The Naughty Little Bird That Fouled Its Nest Letter to Lord Campbell
A lengthy political letter attacks Lord Campbell over libel law reforms, arguing against treating oral slander like written libel. It contends public press bias and legal reform risks, questions judicial authority, and defends traditional defamation principles while warning of rising frivolous suits. The piece, dated September 1, 1843, ends mid-argument with a note of continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Campbell
Dudgeon
House of Lords
Commons
Jakes
Court and fashion in royal visit to Windsor palace
Royal visitors arrive at Windsor with a royal salute and cheering crowds. Details include the Prince of Wales and Princesses, accompanying nobles, and a display of court ceremony. Also notes on Espartero and other political and social items, plus September fashion trends and Parisian dress notes.
Pomare of Tahiti appeals to Queen Victoria against France
A letter from Pomare, Queen of Tahiti, pleads for British protection from French rule. She describes coercion by French officials, seeks immediate naval aid, and cites dangers to her sovereignty and people. A Times writer adds context on the Marquesas and Society Islands, noting strategic value and debates over British ownership and naval influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomare
Tahiti
France
Tahri
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
Jehovah
Paraita
Papeete
Moorea
Tairapa
Hitate
Tati
C. Pomania
Times
Sandwich Islands
Marquesan Islands
Society Islands
Marquesan
Pacific
Western America
China
Otaheite
Marquesas
England
United States
Congress
America
North
Northern Pacific
Japan
Sandwich
Aleutian Islands
Tropics
Bermuda
Jamaica
Cuba
Polynesia
Etna
Vesuvius
Acadia Sinks The Merchant After Collision Off Newfoundland
The Acadia sank the barque The Merchant near Newfoundland. The Merchant’s crew were rescued and landed in Liverpool aboard the steamer. Additionally the American line ship Quebec sailed from St Katharine dock bound for New York carrying 47 cabin and 70 steerage passengers plus British goods. The Rev Dr Dakins is retiring after 33 years. Rev G R Gleig to succeed him as principal chaplain of the forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acadia
Newfoundland
Newport
Liverpool
America
Quebec
Hebard
St. Katharine Dock
New York
Far West
Essex
Kent
Sussex
Dakins
G. R. Gleig
Chelsea College
Her Majesty's Marine Excursion to Southampton and Cowes
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert undertook a lengthy royal voyage by special train from Farnborough to Southampton and then by yacht to Cowes. The procession faced heavy rain yet attracted vast crowds along the line and at the pier. The royal party enjoyed generous welcomes, naval escorts, and a grand display of flags and military honors. In France, preparations at Eu for Louis Philippe and family were reported amid a narrow escape scare during a carriage drive at Tréport that left horses injured and the King comforting the Count of Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buicaton
Prince of Wales
Aistera
Lyttelton
Marquis of Ormonde
Lord Hardwicke
A. Murray
Arbuthnot
Pretorius
Ormsby Gore
St. Nicholas’s Church
Grenadier
Prince Albert
Dukee OF Hamittoy
Royal
Scotland
Windsor-castle
Duke of Hamilton
Isle of
Arran
Firth of Clyde
Bagshot
Duke of Gloucester
Espartero
Spain
Cortes
Britannia
Duchess of Victory
Donna Elidia
Metropolis
Hyde Park
Mivart’s
Duke and Duchess of Somerset
John Macdonald
Addington
W. Grey
W. Clay, Bart
M.P
Lord Dalmeny
Ross
Otway Cave
Bezant
William Bruce
Mack
George Folsons
New York, &c
Mivari’s
M. Mendizabel
Finance
Paris
Gurrea
Viscountess
Palmerston
Carlton’ House Terrace
Duke de Maille
Earl of Clarendon
Earl of Minto
Ponsonby
Lord Monteagle
Glenelg
Holland
Fox
Seaford
Portugal
Gillkrest
Loftus Otway
Thomas P. Hays
Dennistoun
Battersley
Major Lynn
Royal Engineers
Duke
Woolwich
Viscountess Palmerston
Matthew Woop
London
Gloucester
Lord Aberdeen
Sir J. Graham
Tracey
James Tracey
Committee For Privileges
House of Lords
Cheltenham Journal
Nottinghill
Shepherd’s Bush
Pelerines
Camerons
Ladies’ Magazine of Fashion
England
France
Farnborough
Southampton
Windsor
Chaplin
Eyre
É&C
Viscountess Canning
Miss Liddell
Charles Wellesley
Bowater
James Clarke
Duke of Wellington
Nine Elms
Earl of Aberdeen
Basingstoke
Old England
Union
Winchester
LouthAmpton
Fusilier Guards
7Th Hussars
Portsmouth
Marchwood
Aberdeen
Liverpool
Boothby
King
Henderson
Lock
God Save the Queen
Guard of Honour
Her Majesty
Royal Highness
Lord C. Wellesley
G. Anson
Wylde
Lord Liverpool
Marsh-lane
St. Mary-street
Northam Road
Marland-place
Royal Pier
High Street
Bar-gate
Royal Marine Band
Mace
Mayes
Leefevre
Eldridge
Lobb
Ward
King and Sieere
Tae Emnankarion
Victoria and Albert
Lightning
Winmiate
Admiralty
Sir Charles Rowley
Cyclops
Austin
Lowe
Firebrand
Fearless
South Western
Monarch
Lord Orkney
Earl of Haddington
Charles Rowley
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth
Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence
Southampton Water
Royal Yacht
Royal Yacht Squadron
Calshot Castle
Cowes
Warspite
Lord John Hay
Modeste
Cowes Castle
Royal Yacht Squadron Club
Earl of Yarborough
Motherbank
Ryde
Spithead
St. Vincent
Her
Cowes Roads
Prince
Earl
West Cowes
Earl of Delaware
Norris Castle
Princess Victoria
Rowley
Downs
Camperdown
St. Helens
Prometheus
Weymouth
Ventnor
Brighton
Henry Cheesman
General Steam Navigation Company
Dart
Dieppe
Chateau d’Eu
Louis Philippe
Chateau
Euer Dieppe
Vitte D’eu
Europe
Joinville
Duke d’Aumale
Char Au-Banc
Count of Paris
Tréport
Count of
Brezle
Terra Firma
Dissenters and Methodism in Peel and Graham Debate
A Carnarvon Herald excerpt argues Sir Robert Peel bears greater blame than Sir James Graham for the Factory Bill. It recalls a Freemasons Hall speech on national schools warning that perseverance would drive all Methodism from the land. The piece accuses Peel of lingering behind the scenes yet deeper in the mire over educational clauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roster Pert Axp
James Graham
Robert Peel
James
Freemasons’hall
Evangelical Magazine
Carnarvon
Abatement of the toll barriers and grievances in South Wales
The Times reports crowded meetings of farmers at Newcastle Emlyn and later at Aberystwyth and other towns addressing toll gates, local trusts, and the new poor law. They demand toll reductions, free passes for peat and manure, and fair treatment, with resolutions to cut tolls by over a quarter and calls to dismiss Parliament. Reports describe large crowds, magistrates, and local officials balance grievances and set dates for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Augustus Brigstock
Lloyd Hall
Mr. Jones
David Evans
Principality
Rees Goring Thomas
Hall
Newcastle Emlyn
Bwichydowmangate
Kilrédding
Bwllland
James Evans
Pengwernarkar
Bwileland
Newcastle-Emlyn
Carmarthen
Bwlkland
Cardiganshire
Llangellar
A. Davis
Evans
Wales
Cardigan
Aberystwith
Trust
Swansea
Menydd Mawr
South Wales
W. Chambers
Rees
Kilymaen
P. Pryse
J. B. L. Philipps
Mabus
W. T. R. Powell
P. Evans
W. T. Jones
Gwynfyn
J. Morrice
J. T. Morgan
R. O. Powell
W. Lewis
Lianlear
L. Morrice
J. Lewis
Mr. Bullen
Evan Killen
Times
Glanawilly Gate
David Joshua
Joshua
Middlebank
Middle Bank
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History and Politics
Billingsgate
Lord Denman
John Bobtail
Axor
Sarah Tagray
E.W.C
Case
Her Majesty’s Marine Excursion
State of South Wales
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