Cabinet of Contradictions faces New Era in British politics
The article decries Gladstone’s unpopularity and Tory dominance in Newark, argues bribery and intimidation shaped elections, and previews a Peel-led cabinet of heterogeneous factions as a risky, volatile coalition. It rails against reform opponents while noting reform advocates and future parliamentary shifts. The piece calls Newark a bellwether for Tory decline and predicts honest reform triumph.
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The
Globe
Graham and
Stanley
Wellington
Wharncliffe
Lyndhurst
Haddington
Peel
Ellenborough
Ireland
Duke of Buckingham
Robert Peel
Meee
Boatswain Smith Charged With Obstruction in Bartholemew F
Police report details Boatswain Smith known as Boatswain Smith being charged before Alderman Pirie for obstructing Bartholemew Passage by preaching with a group of children. Witnesses describe crowds blocking footways and listeners. Smith defends his right to preach while inspectors note the nuisance and ensuing detentions. The case follows with discussions on past proclamations, public order, and potential further action.
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George Charles Smith
Boatswain Smith
Alderman Pirie
Bartholomew Fa
Martin
Smithfield
Chapman Marshall
Smith
Mr. Smith
Hodson
Witness
Jesus Christ
Billingsgate Market
Indecent conduct charged against Mr Augustus Allen in Oxford Street
A stylish 13 year old, calling himself Augustus Allen of Gray's Inn, faced Mr Long at the magistrates court on a charge of shameful indecency toward respectable women in Oxford Street. The case paused for witnesses who did not appear. Allen was later bailed after a 40 shilling fine for violent behavior in the station house.
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Thomas Sneezum
Great Smith Street
Westminster
Jardine
Bankes
Central Criminal Court
Sneezum
Snéezum
Mr. Jardine
Mr. Sneezum
Mace
Gregory
Bedford-row
Jardise
Augustus Allen
Gray's-inn
Mr. Long
Oxford Street
Hovendon
Long
Vere-street
Tedman
Wakeling
Lord Strafford
John Lee Ablett
Finn of Ablett
Mr. Wakeling
Mr. Ablett
Thomas Waterhouse
Lord Strangford
Messrs. Ablett and Co
Phelps
Portman Square
Messrs
Woolwich Police
Roya Muitany Academy
Royal Military Academy
Edward Gilbert
William Grant
Frederick Russell
Joseph Ashdown
Burnaby
R.A
Academy
Mallalieu
Grove
James Palmer
High-street
Woolwich
Hare-street
Gilbert
Grant
Crown and Anchor
Ashdown
Serjeant
Bindon
Perry
House of Correction
Prisoner Committed After Linen Fraud Case At Newgate
In a London magistrates court a prisoner was committed to Newgate for trial after a case involving Mr Wakeling and Lord Strafford's linen. A constable noted similar alleged frauds, and the magistrate urged indictments for any other victims. In Marlborough Street a ragged sweep and sister faced charges over a silver spoon theft from Sir J Beresford, with the spoon sold in Oxford Street for 23s 3d. The boy claimed he found it in the scullery. the sister admitted selling it for 2s 3d, keeping a shilling. the other girl became king's evidence and the others were remanded.
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Bankes
Gregory
Thomas Sneezum
Smith-street
Westminster
Mr. Gregory
Mr. Bankes
Jardine
Mr. Jardine
Mr. Sneezum
Smith Street
Sneezum
Rospery
Mary Ryan
David Jones
Holborn
James Smith
Thomas Bowles
Jones
Newgate
Mr. Wakeling
Lord Strafford
Long
Rosseny
Neddy
Nelly Flynn
J. Beresford
Harley-street
Neddy Flynn
Sir John Beresford
Oxford-street
Oliceman
Eddy Flynn
Mr. Maltby
Worship Street Suicide Attempt Affects Weaver and Husband
Mary Golby a pregnant married weaver attempted to drown herself in Regent's canal near Haggerstone after a morning dispute with her husband. A passerby Mr Smith rescued her, paid for hospitalities, and she recovered with warmth and restoratives. The husband, sobbing, testified they have four children and expect another in two months. he denied ill treatment and said she was sober and industrious.
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Mary Golby
Smith
Austinfriars
Desperate self destruction case and river collisions
In a London magistrates court report, a woman described as distressed and regretful over an unaccounted self harm attempt is remanded to the care of friends after a serious admonition to her husband. Separate cases include a cashier charged with embezzling small sums from purchasers while drink impaired, and a crew of suspects in a purse theft tied to a captain’s money. A river collision leads to bail for a London steam towing captain after a near-fatal encounter with a skiff. Additional items include assaults at Vauxhall Gardens and Woolwich involving French and cadet defendants, with police confrontations and court-mandated penalties.
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Rossine
John Wansley
C. P. Hayes
Hackneyroad
Broughton
Parnell
Alfredplace
Cambridge-heath Road
Marks
Church-street
Hackney
Cottrell
Saunders
Thames
Susan Breeson
Mary Brian
Broderip
William Brown
Sunderland
Ratcliff Highway
Brian
Breeson
Shadwell
Jane Brown
Susan
Brown
Downe's
London
Captain Dodd
Mr. Tucker
Eagle
Dodd
Tucker
Lord Tenterden
UNION
HALL
Vauxhall Gardens
Jules le Jeune
John Maddox
Millingen
Jean Baptiste Dumont
Joseph Millingen
Wagstaff
A Popular Russian Fable and its Author’s Claim in Hell
A Russian fable by Krusloff depicts an author and a thief in separate kettles. The devil sits under a vast fire for the man of letters while the thief enjoys a mild warmth. The author argues Satan’s partiality. the devil replies that the author’s sins endure for centuries, whereas the thief’s sins have died with him.
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Krusloff
Satan
Arm torn and unsafe voyage on Brunswick steam boat
Multiple London dispatches report a serious accident aboard the Brunswick steam boat from Blackwall to Gravesend after leaving Terrace pier. An engineer suffered a severe arm injury likely requiring amputation. he was treated at Blackwall and transferred to the Dreadnought.
Warlike Vengeance Driven by Clovis Invasion
A fragment recounts Clovis ruler of the Franks leading invasions across the Rhine to expand territory. The account details grim punishments inflicted on the conquered, including torture and executions by hanging, impalement, and being torn by wild beasts. It also mentions barbaric acts against women and mass killings as part of royal vengeance.
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Clovis
France
Basin
Childeric
Rhine
Kerge P
Hwstiu
Wolsey and Menzicoftl Papal Legate and Fames
A fragmented historical essay tracing Wolsey rise and fall from butcher’s son to cardinal and statesman, imagining his power and later ruin. It includes Musings on Peter the Great and a domestic scene from Dr Bowring’s Confession, with hints of romance and betrayal.
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Wolsey
Shakspet
Menaivet
Peter the First
Charles the Twelltt
Lewenhaupt
Riga
Livonia
Derbent
Persia
Peter
Catherine the Czarina
Bereson
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