Village Wake and New Zealand Colonization Critique
A London review sketches James Smith’s rural sketches praising vivid village life but noting a feminine softness in sentiment. The piece describes Woodside Wake with dancers, stalls, and a caravan show, then critiques S M D Martin’s account of the Wakefield system and colonial governance, including the Bay of Islands tensions and Maori chiefs’ responses to British authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconpson
James Smith
London
Longman, Brown, Green, and Longman
Bloomfield
Smith
Wilkie
Welverman
Watteau
Crossbrook
Boydens
Isnes
Heaven
Woodside
Ias
Orethren
Theers
Oster
Orier
S. M. D. Martin
B.C
Legislative Council of
New Zealand
Simmonds and Ward
Hobson
Home Office
Shortland
Fitzroy
Dr. Martin
Bay of Islands
Native clash ends in line of fire at creek attack
Eyewitness account details a deadly Maori uprising as European forces under Thompson fire upon natives after requests for a canoe and retreat orders. Several Europeans fall, and native fighters press the assault with improvised weapons, while Ranparaha urges restraint as bloodshed erupts within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inamarinn
Rauparaha
Rangibaeata
Sam
Thompson
Rauparahe
Wairau
Mr. Thompson
Captain Weakefield
Kola
Raupahera
Puaba
Aupstairs
Yosa
Christian
Rangitsesta
England
Port Jackson
Rangilaeata
Reuparaha
Rauparahea
Ahuts
Ranparahs
Paaba
Ranpebars
Ranparaha
Pushi
Te Ahita
Wakefield
Rangibaerts
Te Abite
The Corn Law Downing Street Dirge and Spade Satire
A historical projection of anti Corn Law sentiment portrays Peel as the digger of turf with a silver spade, while Cobbett and others chant against fixed duties. The piece blends political verse with mockery of Peel and Tory ministers, highlighting fears of repeal and bread tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel
John Russell
Alan
Anti- League Association
Ashley
Rickham Escott
Richmond
Buckingham
Con Jaw
Odin
Sir Robert
O'Connell
Tressury
Robert Peel
Wright
Cobbett
R. Peel
the Times
Nov. K
Horrible Murder at Aleager's Bank Leaves Man Headless
A gruesome scene at Alsager's Bank Audley parish follows a Wednesday murder of Adolphus Fielding, age about 40. James Dean, a stone mason, reportedly attacked, decapitated, and set fire to the body, acting with savage violence. Neighbors and a collier restrained him as the roof and chimney were forced. Fielding’s head and burnt trunk were recovered, Dean jailed pending assize trials amid general reports of insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding
Dean
Scott
Reat
Audley
Harding
Jary
Alurder
James Dean
Stafford
Fost
Trentham Hall
Apedale
R. E. Heathcote
Colclough
Alseger
Sarah Plant
Dane-enshaw
Congleton
Frances Mycock
Mycock
Newcastle
Aleshhouses
Alsager's Bank
Wan
Stone
Hanford
Alsager
Stake Road
William Ratcliffe
Humphrey
Faily
Ratcliffes
de. Whitehead
New York
Staffordshire Mercury
Windsor Riot Case Faces Sessions After Town Hall Hearing
Magistrates in Windsor hear riot and assault charges linked to the November military riot. Colonel Reid and Hon Mr Ashley attend as Town Hall crowd fills the room. Townsend Millar Richardson Webster and others face trial and bail is set at twenty pounds each after the hearing adjourns to the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wranaoz
Colonel Reid
Mr. Ashley
George Townsend
Samuel Richardson
Brassey
Thomas Millar
William Wobater
Life
James Dobson
Windsor
William Gibbons
Charles Clark
High-street
Peascod-street
Thorwood
Blunt
Millar
Hill
Large
Witnes
William Large
Townsend
Anthony Towers
W. Benham
High Street
Frank Shuff
Brasey
Mr. Adam
Eticka
John Clode
John William Astle
George King
Adams
Wvebster
Robert Wayman
Mr. Adams
John Martin
Ann Norton
Youles
Millus
Voules
Webster
Richardson
Williams
J. Martin
Potatoes Fail Across Warminster Region Amid Wide Spread Blight
Reports from Warminster and surrounding districts describe a severe potato blight destroying crops. Farmers cite widespread rot, with estimates showing only a fraction of the expected yield marketable. Affected growers warn of high seed prices and possible shortages, prompting meetings to assist the poor and secure seed stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Tmstze
Englend
Bath
Warminster
Warminester
Blandford
Dorsetshire
Salisbury Journal
Thomas Sainsbury
Longbridge Deverell
Thomas Brown
Sutton Veney
Stocker
Angel Inn
Heytenburg
Ireland
William Dredge
Boreham
Waralestee
Shaftsbury
Mrs. Grey
Hugh Hann
Edward Arnold
Salisbury
Claus
Salomon Sanger
Semley
William Maidment
Henry Baker
Knowle
James Ford
Tsnday
Branprono
Marquis of Lansdowne
Colne
Confession of the Murder at Great Yarmouth
A twelve month after a brutal murder in Yarmouth a key witness Mrs. Dick gives a sworn confession detailing how the crime was planned and executed by Yarham Royal Hall Mapes and others. The account describes entry at night for robbery, the murder with a knife, and the hiding of money, with Royal and Hall named as principal actors and Yarham’s subsequent disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Globe
Newcastle Coamben Oy Commerce
Robert Peel
Pollard
Alderman Brockett
Charles Rayne
Armstrong
Alderman Wilson
Baker
London
Mary Ann
Algua
Beraedtf
Overton
Gron
Denmarkestreet
Algea Bay
England
Hutchinson
Fayel
Guy
Thia
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Wilson
Gay
Yasmours
Yatham
Royal
Hall
Mapes
Aca
Abe
Justice Patteson
Yarham
Yarmouth
W. H. Pelmer
Norfolk
Yarban
Yarbem
Taaid
Myself
Black Swan-row
Mapra
Layton
Jigger
Yarlam
Halland Royal
Iveches
Johnaon
Wallace
Durham
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Charlie
Coventry
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Lin Barrow
Jack
Boden
Clumber
Harrow
Robert
Uctims Thule
Dover
Rowear
Morning Chronicle
Robert Pee
Essex J. P
Love Axp
John Harrod
Elizabeth Shillam
Winchcombe
Harrod
Mr. Smith
Irley
Tims
Coleman
Wilts
St. Geonce's Bannacks
Tgaratean Square
Leicester
George Bott
Swannington
New Bridge Lane
Desford
Thalby
Bott
South
N. P. Willit
Berlin
Hemburg
P. H. Molee
Wilhelm
Abanmixo Fine
William Trioder
Ro Southby
Wheelwright
P.S
Manch
Leeds
Hull
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Midland
Bristol
Great Western
Birmingham
Grand Junction
Manchester and
Birming
Varpool & Manchester
Newcastle and Cartisla
Gleagow
Paisley
Ayr
Newcaste
Croydon
Fund, & Leads & Selby Ee
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Spencer
Sail
Adbolto
Nottingham
Great Yarmouth
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