Death at Marylebone Workhouse prompts dismissal of mistress
An emergency Marylebone workhouse board meeting investigated the death of Rose Ward at age six from lung inflammation. The inquiry found gross neglect by Miss Beaver mistress of the infant school and the board voted to discharge her, urging immediate dismissal.
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St. Marylebone
New-road
Joseph
Hodgkinson
Ward
Caroline Ward
Rose Ward
Rose Davis
Miss Beaver
Glendinning
Mr. Kensett
Mr. Skinner
Mr. Scobell
Kensington
Lambeth
Perry
Ita
Hall
Kensett
Eyre
Legal Correspondence on Tenancy and Wills From A Period Issue
A collection of reader questions and official responses covers tenancy year to year notice, will probate, legacies, annuities, pawnbroker sales, stamp act penalties, and remedies for housing and debt matters. It includes advice on ejectment, administration, and creditor claims, with multiple letters from readers and editors weighing in on various legal scenarios.
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H. T
C. Grant
W. W
Testator
H. H.— Fou
B. M
al. N
Thomas Eveleigh
S.T
Septimus
G. H
Leicester
W. P
Health of the Queen Opens Parks and Keeps Royal Bands
The Weekly Chronicle reports Queen Victoria in robust health with gates opened to the public and bands allowed near the palace. The birth of a Princess Royal is celebrated as securing the throne and stabilizing the monarchy under a constitutional system praised for liberty and order.
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Puivirrs
Weekly Chronicle
Lewis Phillips
Phillips Brothers
Regent-street
Messrs. Phillips
Leadbeater
L. Phillips
Dorset Cottage
Richmond-road
Morison
Chardj
Society For the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
W. T
W. L
Horsham
England
Society of Antiquaries
TY. W
Foundling Hospital
A. B.—Thorogood
J. S
George Flower
Rachel
L.H
Sheffield
Newsweek
Dilto
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
G. B
Westminster Savings' Bank
Abbey
H. D.—The Duke of Wellington
Dangan-castle
County of
Meath
Lafayette
United States
Hanover
Attitude of British Press on Royal Event and Queen Victoria
The Dublin Evening Mail and Feargus O Connors Northern Star stand apart in praise while Tory papers at times repent their libels against the Queen. The Times lauds the Queen and Prince Albert, notes joy across cities, and confirms Princess Victoria's health improves rapidly. The Weekly Chronicle prides itself on timely Saturday dispatches about the event.
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Dublin Evening Mail
Feargus O'Connor
Northern Star
Times
Prince Albert
Canterbury
Weekly Chronicle
The Duke of Wellington and the Standard
The Standard promises indemnity for false information about public figures, skewering the Duke of Wellington and urging accountability. It accuses the paper of garbling the Duke's letter and dodging required explanations while the Duke seeks a straightforward, factual restatement.
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Duke OF Wellington
Standard
Hugh Stowell
Editors and the public press accountability debated
A letter defends newspaper editors against unverified claims and urges naming sources for statements. It argues editors must not repeat or echo unjust imputations, and calls for transparent authority and recompense for wrongs. The piece critiques public regard toward editors and cites Wellington as an example of seeking justice.
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Fat
Duke of Wellington
Examiner and Lord Palmerston analyzed by critics
The piece rebukes the Examiner for accusing Lord Palmerston of treason to the Liberal cause by suggesting he sought counsel from Wellington, Lyndhurst, Peel, and Aberdeen. It argues Palmerston acted after cabinet decisions and warns against mixing foreign policy with domestic party conflicts. It condemns Holy Alliance echoes and urges clear, distinct policies shared by parties.
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Lord Palmerston
Duke of Wellington
Lord Lyndhurst
Robert Peel
Lord Aberdeen
Great Britain
Verona
England
Canning
Sain
Examiner
Journal Des Débats
Spain and Queen Christina Threaten Europe’s Calm
The article argues France may use Spain as a safety valve over the Syrian question. It cites Christina’s Fontainbleau reception, her manifesto, planned Pau residence, and fears of a new civil war, with France sending 50,000 troops to curb Radicalism. It critiques Christina’s power claim and warns England should stay aloof.
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Spain
France
Christina
Fontainbleau
Pau
House of Bourbon
Munoz
Martinez de la Rosa
Senor Munoz
Journal Des Debuts
Mr. Canning
Monsieur Guizot
England
Retirement of Butterworth and Dukes Likely Victory in Farringdon Ward
The ward report notes Butterworth retires after failed bid to succeed to the Aldermanic Gown and that Sir James Williams declines to serve as his rival. Sir James Duke appears set to walk over the course, with a warning to supporters to secure his return amid party treachery.
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Farringdon Without
Butterworth
James Williams
James Duke
Report of City Courts Proceedings in Ongdon
The Corporation of Eatanswill presents a report of last week’s Aldermen and Common Council proceedings in Ongdon. The piece warns against corrupt swindlers and indecencies, noting the commentary is unnecessary and the fun may amuse readers. The report appears on page three with Metropolitan News.
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Corporation OF
Eatanswill
London
Ongdon
British naval daring cited after St Jean d Acre assault
Reports praise the British fleet for its near-open-sea attack on fortifications at St Jean d Acre, noting a massive magazine explosion and a fiery siege that proved few fortresses could resist. The debates in the chamber reference exchanges between Duly and Thiers over wealth and contracts, highlighting concerns about ministerial trust and public influence.
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England
France
Chamber
Chamber of Deputies
Europe
Monsieur Guizot
Mehemet Ali
Monsieur Thiers
Chamber of Peers
Monsieur Eugene Perrier
Constantinople
Monsieur Perrier
Courrier Francais
St. John of Acre
Ibrahim
Syria
Count Walewsky
Lord Palmerston
Pacha
Egypt
India
St. Jean d’Acre
Alth
Robert Stopford
Lord Exmouth
Algiers
Monsieur Duly
Depu
Cta
Robbery, Commitments, and Local Court News
Reports from Tower Street police and surrounding areas detail a major robbery case, with Denmore and Higgins committed for trial. The piece also notes a series of thefts involving butter and cheese, and local criminal investigations alongside a public notice about colonial expansion and region rail concerns.
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Postscript
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Epposite
Saale
Denmore
Jobhu Higgins
Thor
Nort Poten
James
Romford
Denna
Higgins
Cuatham Islands
Wez Ovahey Af
Socal Arip
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Port
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Colonial Gazette
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GMP
J. A. Smith
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Nowe
Raya
Brighton Guardian
Ampion
J. Kemp
W. Harris
Colonel Craige
Mr. Gell
John Craizes
Mary Folder
Mondilly
Sworny Folder
Pigbugs
Mi An En
John Pascell Larkin
Bengal
Snmaate
Tesa
Farnacres
Alice de
William Wilkinson
Cambridge-road
Messrs
Duggan
Ceeded
Bae
Sud Bne Nk
Mills
Thoseph Simpson
William Dawson
Smith Hay
Queen’s Head Tavern
Harrow
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Wakley
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Union Canal
Blaby
Crow Mills
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