Death of Thomas Clarkson Esq A History of Abolition Efforts
The article reviews the life and influence of Thomas Clarkson, outlining his birth in 1760, education at St Paul’s and Cambridge, and his pivotal role in leading the abolitionist movement alongside Wilberforce. It details their early efforts, parliamentary battles, and the gradual progress toward dismantling the transatlantic slave trade, culminating in the 1807 abolition law and Clarkson’s enduring legacy.
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England
Wisbeach Free Grammar School
Rudimen
London
Cambridge
Thomas Clarkson
Society of Friends
Burley
Sandeford
Lay
Woolmes
Churchman
Benezet
Dillwson
Godwyn
Wesley
Whitfield
Ramsey
Granville Sharpe
Clarkson
America
Hannah More
Witc
William Wilberforce
Liem
Icis
Waly i
Wilberforce
Somerset House
Mororot
Liverpool
Bristol
Bridgewater
Manchester
House of Commons
Pitt
Fox
Fugland
Privy Council
Clarkton
Paria
Annome
Paris
Ireland
Great Britain
Clarkson life and anti slavery work in the 19th century
A long biographical notice recounts Samuel Clarkson’s persistent anti slavery activism, from his early public life through his parliamentary conflicts with Wilberforce, his leadership of the abolitionist society, and his later years. It notes his health battles, including cataracts and a successful eye operation, his publications, and his involvement in securing compensation to slave owners.
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Sven
Clarkson
Toun
Haring
Wilberforce
Society of Friends
William Penn
Aix-la-Chaprice
Russia
Friends of Abolitien
Wordeworth
Lord Freugham
Glober
Pleyford Parsopags
Ipswich
Gol
Aly
Thomas
Clarkeon
Constant
Israel
Willoughby W
Dickryson
A Few Fragments From Legal And Miscellaneous Correspondence
A reader’s letters discuss omnibus fares and ticketing ideas, proposed Opera House openings, ship grounding inquiries, and local civic issues. Topics cover the penny-a-mile scheme, anchorage chart errors near Dendram Hay, glass pipe travel concepts, and critiques of public postings on bridges.
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Brompton
Paris
T. Lasbury
Hoskenco
Great Britain
Clarton
Dendram Hay
John Summers
St. Clement Danes
John Willists
Liverpool
Anp
Newport
Prost
Sydney
Jonna
Fee Aimule
Wepuisston Stater
John Collis
Thomas Simpson
Wally
Westwinston Bernce
F. Baston
Surrey
W.G
Selington
London
Thames
Mansion House
Prayer Form Ordered For Dearth Relief At Windsor
A Royal decree in council at Windsor orders the Arch bishop of Canterbury to prepare a form of prayer for relief from famine and scarcity across the United Kingdom and Berwick upon Tweed. The form is to be read in churches on October 11 and the following Sundays with printed copies distributed.
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Windsor
Archbishop of
Canterbury
United Kingdom
England
Wales
Berwick Upon Tweed
Berwick Upon Treed
Bathurst
Church of Scotland
Fred
Jesus Christ
Hen Masesty
New Zaland
New Zealand
Raereting
Peten
John Hurvey
Welland Terrace
Spelding
Cambridge Advertiser
Extasonpinany Arrato
Union Workhouse
Dartford
C.J. Carttar
Weet Kent
Frederick Yalbot Focks
William Crayer
Focks
Arriacer
Chancery Jene
Blackfriars
Jehn
Lonsdale Square
Islington
Brady
Thurway
Alice
Fooks
Fooke
Golding Bird
Wouks
Lome
W. G. Foods
Fooka
Luf Herr Rede
Time and tides for British coast and calendar notes
A weather and navigation digest outlines how to adjust sunrise and sunset times by latitude, and lists high water times for major ports such as Bristol Orkney Falmouth Harbour Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and more. It also records Sunday and Michaelmas liturgy dates, moon age, day length, dawn and twilight times with a series of dated misprints and calendar references.
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Threadnerdle-street
Old Broad-street
Royal Exchange
Hall of Commerce
Exchange
Windsor
Lord John Russell
Hiome Park
John
York and Lancketer Towers
Lord John
Waterloo Gate
Betes Gull Streem
Nottingham
Person
Reubert William
East Retford
Bridgegate
Corse
Muour Gate
Williams
Las Morrison
Bettisons
Hyson
Retford
Geinsbrough
Hull
London
Morrison
Hippingale
Worksop
Morricon
Iere
Leo
Ous Ball
Thor Dabout
Morrisom
Worknop
Nottingham Journal
Nanset Tor
Great Britain and Ireland
Sunbet
London Dock
Bristol
Ork
Cova
Falmouth
Sh. Or
Milford Haven
Brighton
Shoura
Cowes
Dover
Dubkin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Alderman Humphery and the Weekly Chronicle clash over a garbled report
A London controversy centers on a court report of the Alderman’s examination in a case involving a young woman. The Weekly Chronicle defends free press while challenging garbled details and possible exaggerations. The paper calls for precise statements and offers cooperation to correct the record.
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Guildhall
Alderman Humphers
Flawea
Morning Chronicle
Alderman
Essex
Mourning Chronicle
Lenn
Alderman Uumphery
Tur
Cheagea
Tau Peacock
Falal
Alderman Tamptery
Ceherens
Publicity and restraint in reporting court proceedings
The editors argue newspapers cannot conceal court and police proceedings yet acknowledge the tension with public interest and taste. They refrain from judgment, promising to pursue full justice for the alderman, the reporter, and the public as details emerge.
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Alderman Humphery
Rent Charge County Qualification Debate at Bath
Coverage of the Twerton Rent Charges case discussed before the Revising Barrister at Bath. Questions on seizin and receipt under the Rent Charge law affect county voter qualification, with Murray and Thorneley cited. The decision on whether a passive receipt suffices and how early possession must be held remains pending, with Friday set for a further ruling.
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Bath
Bristol
Tyrrell
Sejzin
Murray and Thornely
Common Pleas
Beizin
Twerton
Murray
Williams
Murat Pasa
Naish
The St Pancras Workhouse Abuse Exposed Inquest Report
Reader reports a severe failure in care at St Pancras Workhouse with improper injections and deadly labeling. A letter to the board describes overcrowding, unsanitary oakum room confinement, denied worship, and brutal conditions including a “black hole” cell with stifling heat and poor ventilation.
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St Paneres
Douglas
Cooper
Peutlrmar
Sterne
Directare
Harsh confinement and hunger in prison conditions report
Survivor accounts describe severe confinement at St Pancras with no beds and only four ounces of bread daily. Inmates recount fleas, brutality, and forced labor while seeking relief and medical care from Dr. Couper. Peers, including Henry Saues, urge scrutiny of authorities and offer witness testimony.
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Raliaf
Sr. Jones
Mare Ann Sunes
Saidle
Tees
John Buckinghaw
St. Pancras
Henry Saues
Lou
Mr. Wills
Stonemasons
New Road
Cron
Public Charities and Private Corporations in England
A Bristol correspondent critiques the state of public charities and private corporations, blaming incapacity and superficial inquiry in official Blue-books. He argues for robust public inspection to curb malversation and waste, noting Bristol as a prime example of systemic neglect and urging reform to protect noble charitable aims.
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Bristol
Sai
Churchford
St. Mary Redliff
England
St. Mary Rede
Critique of Income Surrender Talk to Dowager Queen and Bishops
A weekly column mocks calls for the Queen Dowager and bishops to surrender half their incomes to aid the starving Irish. It argues incomes reflect labor and dismisses equal sacrifice, labeling such proposals as disguised attacks and a drunken, misleading campaign.
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Wessler
The Marquis of Westminster and the Law Debate
A fragmentary critique condemns English law and Parliament for excluding lawyers from power. It questions the aim of stripping lawyers from Parliament, suggests reform depends on altered law, and mocks the idea that Knights and Burgesses could legitimize political influence through the House of Commons.
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Westminster
House of Commons
Burgess
Tragic Domestic Incident Reported in Local Chapel
An alarming event ends with Mr Walton accused of forcing his way and injuring a child during a grim disturbance at a chapel. The scene involved Miss Brougham and a struggle to free the child, leaving one adult and a child injured and receiving aid. Local inquiry continues as investigators review the sequence of actions and the reasons behind the confrontation.
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Trish
Plunket
Arabiy
Beni
Boer
Triuglan
Terenas
Ufcalark
Shane
Valton
Miss Brougham
Windias
Zoou
Mr. Walton
Walton
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Perieh
Oakum Room
Oakum
Lee
Spell
Mts
Fee
Farees
Esov
Ted Ande
Braun
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