Controversial Letter on Sugar Trade and Slavery Policy
A long inflammatory letter to Lord Russell argues government duties on slave grown sugar harmed West Indian planters. It claims free labour sugar was undercut, details forced slave labour in Cuba and the Caribbean, and predicts price shifts will favor slaveowners abroad. The writer cites Mauritius and Demerara cases, criticizes Navigation Laws, and warns of bankruptcy among colonial producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell
Omnium
Diba
Ares
Jessure
Cuba
Porto Rico
Brazil
Exeter Ball
Nein
Atlantic
West Indies
Demerara
St. Cruz
Sendorat
East Indies
Iordebi
Mauritius
Regent Street
Calis
Ten
Jamaica
Havannah
England
de Rosne
France
America
Mayoral
Avery Ea
Caos
Asionera
O'Donnel
Cay
Coatly
Africa
Colonial Office
O'Doniel
Lord Elgin
Lord Harris
Guiana
Tam
Belgravia
Jaco Omxice
Slave trade debate in Belgravia letter to Lord
A Belgravia correspondent urges Lord to curb the slave trade and protect sugar planters, arguing that clinging to cargoes and labor from Africa harms their estates. He cites rising field negro prices, Cuban imports, and Chinese labor, calling for continued protection, faster labor reform, and a frank policy shift to prevent ruin.
Free trade with India sparks anti slavery debate at Eastern Institution
A large meeting on Commercial Road backed free trade with India as a path to end slavery. MP G Thompson urged using Indian cotton to curb slave labor, arguing India could replace American cotton, and called for parliamentary action and further lectures, with a petition adopted.
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India
Commercial Road
Messares
Francis Carnac Brown
G. Thompson
M.P
England
United States
Indian Empire
America
East Indias Companys
Cwne
Himalaya
Lancashire
East India Company
Russia
Ryots
Iodia
W. Howitt
Not Guilty by Insanity in Covar Shooting Case
Jobe Owenstone, 54, upholsterer, faced trial before Mr Justice Maule and Mr Justice Ordzaboil for feloniously shooting at George Crawley with intent to murder him. Evidence showed Crawley, a wine merchant, owed Owenstone money. after an execution, Owenstone shot Crawley in a private room, wounding him fatally striking the jaw. The defense urged insanity. after deliberation, the jury returned Not Guilty by reason of insanity and Owenstone was detained during the queen’s pleasure.
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Currins Cuivat Covar
Old Court
Justice Maule
Ordzaboil
Jobe Owenstone
George Crawley
Trédeac
Ryland
Lauris
Clarkson
Buddle
G. Crawley
Mark Jene
pHaoner
Cromer
Bond
Fey
Jnot
Prveres
John Yates
Legge
Mr. Crawley
Eskeaner
John Strickland
Yates
Crawley
Therisoner
Mary Dickson
Beatrice Jenkinson Owenston
D. Walker
Cremer
Bull Inn
Bal
Jacobs
R. Clarkson
J. Easthope
W. Tite
T. Tilleard
Theankruptcy
T. Dizon
Ireland and Faith in Education Provokes Bigotry and Reform
A heated critique argues against Catholic schools in Ireland, warning that Protestant fears fuel sectarianism. It cites Rome’s influence, laments Ireland’s learning barriers, and calls for Tenant Right amid threats of violence, political agitation, and repeal movements. It warns of future harsh actions to satisfy agitators.
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Rome
England
Ireland
Anya
Louvein
Belgium
Peta
Sir Winston ‘Barron
Time of Sunrise and Sunset and High Water Tables
Instructions describe methods to estimate sunrise and sunset times by latitude and degree adjustments, plus high water times at major sea ports with added or subtracted hours and minutes for Bristol, Dover, Dublin, Liverpool and others. Includes weekly calendar notes, religious lessons, daylight duration, moon phase, and holidays.
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Great Srntsim
Ireland
London
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Shoure
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Bank and South Sea
Peel's Cat o' Nine Tails in Bank Regulation Act Critique
The piece roasts the Bank Regulation Act of 1844 as a set of flawed assumptions. It argues that tying currency to a single class of assets, limiting bank numbers, and forcing notes against bullion destabilize finance. It labels Sir Robert Peel’s plan as impractical and dangerous to the economy.
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Bank Regulation Act of
Bank of England
Robert Peel
Tesue
Eternum
Privy Council
Morning Chronicle
Peel
Ropert
Ural
Bia
Magistrates under fire in Morning Chronicle critique
A heated critique targets magistrates and police practices as the Morning Chronicle sensationalizes assaults and inquiries. The piece argues against overreach, defending police discretion while warning against fragmentary complaints and partisan traps in press campaigns. It notes prior scuffles with Lord John Russell and calls for balanced scrutiny.
Propaganda Declares Support for Nonsectarian Colleges
The Propaganda asserts approval of colleges at Ira and Ira Colleges with assent from PilaTX, rejecting sectarian teaching. It argues for ancient and classical learning free from Popery to avoid religious dogmas. The text then hints at taxation issues for the country.
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College of the Propaganda
Ira
Pilatx
The Plea of Insanity. A Victorian critique of legal insanity.
A dense essay argues that the plea of insanity multiplies with crime and class, mocking the idea that epilepsy or impulse excuses murder. It questions the test of legal sanity, notes doctors’ influence, and warns against exploiting “insanity” while urging caution in judging offenders. The piece cites specific cases, Doctors Connolly and Bedlam versus Old Bailey, and highlights the uneven protection of the innocent in a system tied to wealth and access to experts.
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Egypt
England
Sir Peter Laurie
Old Bailey
Bedlam
Mary Ann Hoot
John Owenston
Connolly
Henwell Raylom
Crenatone
Conolly
Fragmentary excerpt on moral judgment of murderers and doctors
Disjointed passages discuss wicked minds, moral distinctions between good and evil, and prosecution. Dr Conelly, Dr Maule, and references to murder, robbery, and legal duty appear vaguely. Text reflects controversial opinions without clear narrative or outcome.
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Baron Maule
Conelly
Rights of Tradesmen in a Lord Case at Westminster
A London weekly critique discusses Bury versus Clarke at Westminster Court of Request, noting the jury award covered costs after Lord Bury forced entry into a shop. It argues the case shows cheap law and proportional penalties, praising Lord Bury for pursuing justice while criticizing Magna Charta as irrelevant to the dispute.
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Weekly Chronicle
Bury v. Clarke
Westminster Court of Requesia
Jodpens
ED Ip
Fly * Ry
Kimey
Wubjen
Apa
John
Bury
Clark
Lord Bury
Dona
Pasmage
Battersea
Mr. Clark
Tony
Herria
Refusal to Bury the Dead in Lancelly Parish
A rector and clerk faced Bishop-supported charges after a funeral was completed without a required certificate. The case hinges on a marginal note in the burial law and whether the rector’s delay and the congregation’s hymn service constituted a legal offence. The Bishop’s stance condemns unauthorized rites while acknowledging the parish’s burial practice and duties to register deaths.
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John of Exeter
Pitt
Dr. Philpotts
Philpotts
Rawlinge
Clergsman
Keelesiat
Rawliney
Brongis
Rawlings
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Trent Valley
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Usu
Crone
London Bridge
Gay's Hospital
Beaumont
Triel
Ovenstone
Mr Ora
Britain
Irelands
Loxpor
Tansun
An. Au
the Weekly Chronicle
Monetary Matters
Times
Jardine
James Graham
Lord Lyndhurst
Yardley
Essaalta
George Gray
Hume
Orange Lodges
Yerdley
John Runnell
Philpouis
Skawhings
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