Debating MPs Subscriptions and Public Duty in the Commons
The Weekly Chronicle defends Sir William Molesworth's view against a critic named Factus who questions disinterested parliamentary service. It argues committees and public duty should not be paid via local subscriptions, and that merit, not money, should qualify a representative. The piece lauds open debate, urges large towns to sustain liberty, and warns against degrading public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Molesworth
Leeds
Factus
Tyro
Weekly Chronicle
Tose
House of Commons
Commcon
John Bull
England
Gatten and Sarum
Roebuck
Grote
Peyronet
Thompson
William Melesworth
Editorial critique of MP Sir William Molesworth and public duties
A reader questions the Commons performance of MPs and condemns Sir William Molesworth for warning against local charity ties. The letter mocks the notion that MPs sacrifice for constituents and accuses parliament of private gains, delay, and expense in the last session.
Intellectuals and the Parliament Committees Critique
A letter from Queen Square Westminster dated Oct 17 denounces unpaid legislators and committee plunder. It mocks reformers and calls for a televised return listing committee names, attendees, and minutes to reveal true costs and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s
Honourable House
John Ball
Elitor
Sui Generis
South
M Untebank
Queen Square
Westminster
Daniel O'Connell Urges Public Dinners for Reform in England
A letter from Daniel O'Connell answers an invitation to a public dinner in November. He denounces the Tory aristocracy, argues for extended suffrage, ballot protection, and shorter Parliaments, and praises agitation through public meetings and associations to push reforms. Signed by O'Connell and Mr. William Lovett.
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O'Connell
P Ublic
Daynace Abbey
Sur
Tom Right
Friends of Real Reform
England
Daniel O'Connell
William Lovett
Military Movements and Trafalgar Anniversary Observances
The 4th regiment sails from New South Wales for India while the 7th Fusileers prepare to embark at Liverpool for Dublin. The 88th marches through Weedon to Balton, Wigan, Haydock Lodge and Liverpool. Trafalgar’s anniversary sees Royal Marine Barracks Chatham adorned with laurel and a dinner hosted by Colonel Laurence CB. About 3000 marines attended. only eleven officers remain in service.
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New South Wales
India
Fusileers
Liverpool
Dublin
Weedon
Balton
Wigan
Haydock Lodge
Battle
Trafalgar
Lattle
Trefelgar
Royal Marine
C.B
Wingrove
Woolwich Division
John George Richardson
Deaths in Drury Lane and Szho Square
Two men died suddenly in London streets. Upholsterer Mr Wallbanck of Belton street Drury lane collapsed in a passage and died, leaving a widow and family. Earlier inspector Mr Wigley of nuisances in St Giles fell in Compton street on his way home and expired.
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Scpden
Wallbanck
Belton Street
Drury Lane
Wigley
St. Giles
Peenixestreet
Szho-square
Comptonsticet
Sketches of Celebrated Characters
Poetic tribute praising a noble lineage and reformers for steadfast resolve in advancing reform despite opposition from tories.
Lord John Russell MP A Life of Reform and Parliament Record
The sketch profiles Lord John Russell MP for Stroud and secretary of state for the horse department. Born 1792, son of the Duke of Bedford, he served multiple boroughs, supported reform efforts from 1819, led the House of Commons, and produced notable works. A future portrait of D W Harvey, MP for Southwark, is teased.
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Stroud
Horse Department
John
Duke of Bedford
Georgiane Elizaveth
George
Viscount Terrington
Hertford-Street
Mayfair
Sunbury
Westminster
Fixelty
University of Edinburgh
Adelaide
Lora Ribblesdale
Georgiana Adelaide
Taviateck
Cone Moerth
Tavistock
Huntingdonshire
Bandenbridge
Devonshire
Parker
Col. Fox
Birl Grey
Due
Lord Sielbourne
Perfor Sing
Dutiet
House of Commons
Lord O Stbreuth
Graspound
County of
York
Leeds
Ules
Manchester
Birmingham
O'Connell
Wees
House of Command
Lords
House of Lords
William Rusail
Don Carlos
Europe
Utrecht
Post Office Abuses And The St Martin-le-Grand Report
A writer cites a report showing large unworked totals and losses at the St Martin-le-grand post office. The piece criticizes misrouted letters and weak checks, notes high postage rates and delays, and argues the system harms the poor while urging reform and accountability. The letter ends with a sign-off from A Larree-WRITERSY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astavishmeent
St. Martin-le-grand
Twa
Manchester
England Could Improve Beauty in Suburbs With Simple Plantings
The piece argues England’s working classes enjoy comfort yet lack taste in garden spaces. It suggests turning small suburban plots into beauty and fertility with minimal cost, using creeping plants and scarlet runners to hide walls and hedges. It contrasts English scenes with the more picturesque French and Swiss peasantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George the
England
Inhabitants Meet Over Public Passage at Castle Street
Tuesday evening 2 meeting of St Martin in the Fields and St Anne Soho held at Bear Tavern Leicester Square to receive a deputation report to the Woods and Forest Commissioners. No answer to last application. passage through the public edifice now open for free access from Castle Street to Charing Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Martin’s in-the-Fields
St. Anne’s
Soho
Bear Tavern
Castle-street
Leicester-square
Commissioners of Woods
Ant Forest
Chsringergas
Jacuzh
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Sete
Chronicle
People’s Journal
Wim. Molesworth
Lister
Wm. Molesworth
William
Tribery
Gill A Neiz Clazz
Williama Molesworth
Sir William
Fir
Working Min’s Association
the Army
ITI
Lord John Russell, M.P
D. W. Harvey, Esq
Southwark
St Martin's-le Grand
Hume
Indusetricus Peoys
Enquirer
Wales
London
Edinburgh
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