Storm Survival on the Penzance Coast
In a heroic sea drama, Captain Bowling, Dr. Chamier, and crew face a ferocious gale after their ship founders off Cornwall. Green and Neptune volunteer for dangerous lines as a wad-net swing saves sailors, including Watson and the captain, before a tragic toll of survivors and a naval court martial is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamier
Tom
England
Penzance
Bowling
Green
Old Nevptune
Neptune
Martinique
Watson
Exmouth
Dutton East Indiaman
Cornwall
Doctor
Jamaica
Richardson
Vessal
Grevn
Aself
Cime UN
Vttom
Pixty
Amie
Stein
Thames
Susan
Plymouth
Tak Mee
Bradford Election Sees Busfeild in Liberal Bid Against Wilberforce
In Bradford on election day the Liberal William Busfeild faced William Wilberforce as the Tory candidate. Busfeild praised his past service and reform aims while Wilberforce argued for continuity. poll results showed Wilberforce ahead with 623 to 528, amid accusations of bribery and a censure of the returning officer. Bridport next: Baillie Cochrane elected unopposed as Warburton retires amid political fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
W. Cunliffester
Hsg
William Busfeild
William Lister
W. Wilberforce
Hull
Busfeild
Crofts
Robert Milligan
Hisq
Wiliam Busfeild
Joshua Lupton
John Garnett Horofail
Wm. Wilberforce
Cowling Ackroyd
Wilberforce
Kande
Chartiste
Bridport
Burrprort
Warburton
Baillie Cochrane
ELECTION REPORTS FROM BURY CAMBRIDGE AND OTHER TOWNS
The article covers multiple borough elections including Bury St Edmunds where Lord Jermyn is elected unopposed after a minimal campaign, Cambridge University reelects H Goulburn, Chippenham confirms Captain Boldero, Dorchester keeps Sir James Graham, Exeter reelects Sir William Follett, Huntingdon Pollock and Col Peel win, Lichfield elects Lord Leveson, Marlborough chooses Lord Ernest Bruce and Henry Baring, Newark selects Gladstone.
Speech on confidence in representatives and government policy
The speaker recalls the fullest confidence between the people and their representatives and warns that Parliament must not adopt questions at the government’s whim. He defends the present ministry as upholding ancient institutions in church and state while addressing abuses for the public welfare and ends by moving a vote of thanks to the mayor before leaving the hustings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bury
Edmund
Jermyn
Thos. Robinson
Enry James Oakes
Lord Jermyn
Her Majesty
Charles Case Smith
Lord Je
Bury St. Edmunds
Cambridge University
Camprince
H. Goulburn
Senate House
Goulburn
Exeter
W. Follett
Henry Hooper
House of Commons
Charles Veasey
Frederick Pollock
J. Fell
Dennis Herbert
Lieut
Thorley
R.N
Col. Peel
Jonathan Peel
Dad
Huntingdon
Melf
Cheera
Peel
Sir R. Peel
The
Ordnance
Wright
Lichfield
George Anson
Prince Albert
Leveson
Rowley
Magendie
Lord Leveson
Dr. Rowley
Viscount Leveson
Sirbert Peel
Sir Robert Peel
Marlborough
Mantzsonovuen
Merriman
John Gardine
Lord Ernest Bruce
C. Merriman
Stephen Brown
Henry Bingham Baring
Thomas Halcombe
Ernest Augustus Charles Brudenell Bruce
Ernest Bruce
Friend
Tamworth Election Sparks Clash Over Monopolies and Corn Laws
In Tamworth and Wenlock elections, contests centered on monopoly and the corn laws. Sir Robert Peel supporters clashed with Acland and reform advocates as voters gathered for polls. Acland’s two hour speech drew praise, while Peel’s backers declared his victory by show of hands. Wenlock elected J Milnes Gaskell amid cheers, with Gaskell pledging to serve and renew trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Acland
Sir Robert
Thomas Buckenfield
William Yates Peel
Robert
Charles Wolseley
S. Tylecote
Robert Peel
W. Robinson
Vaughton
James Acland
Forster
William Peel
Sir Robert Peel
W. Peel
Baronet
Wenlock
J. Milnes Gaskell
Lords of the Treasury
R. Peel
Much Wenlock
Serjeant Talfuurd
Davis
Gaskell
Owen
Carnarvon Election Bribery Claims Stir Tory Polls
A Carnarvon Borough petition targets Bulkeley Hughes with claims of bribery intimidation and corruption by the Tories. The Carnarvon Herald notes likely unseating but mocks the parliamentary scene and rival figures including Lord George Paget and Hon E M Lloyd Mostyn amid broader regional election chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnarvon
Flintshire
E. M. Lloyd Mostyn
Carnarvon Herald
Politician Rallies for Liberal Principles in Town Address
A speaker defends liberal policy and Catholic and Corporation reform while opposing protectionist measures. He cites past acts, calls for repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts, and argues for economic reforms in line with the government and public interest amid party divisions. Attlee and Attwood referenced as local contenders with chartist support noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocala
Eearty
Osence
Applaus
Institut
Scotland
Resistaees Mately
Mayer
Parisien
Erie
Parli Venture
Aoi
Sang Age Party
Tee Br
House of Commons
Guinea
Loudon
Pinus
Bert Peel
Pesan
Conrete
Aea Police
Duke of
Bioghen
Edward Knatchball
Dulke
Fiinehan
Marquess of Chandos
Mitac
Cainister
Coun ‘Ile
eeLey Opeenich
Wolverley Attwood
Uae
Attwood
Thompson
Howick
Orthe Tories
W. Attwood
Imperial Parliament opens as Peel seeks funds for new Houses
The Treaxer chairs as Peel and new ministers take oaths and seats. Writs issued for Portarlington and Cavan by elections. Debate covers estimates for heating and ventilation of the new Houses, continuation of the Poor law Act, and/ or other measures to balance revenue and expenditure. Russell backs early action and calls for state papers on ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treaxer
P. Pollock
H. Hardinge
Goulburn
W. Follett
Robert Peel
Baronet
H. GonIburn
Capt. Boldero
Milnes Gaskell
H.‘ Hardinge
F. Pollock
Jonathan Peel
Bingham Baring
Ernest Brace
Lord Jermyn
J. A. Smith
E. W. Gladstone
T. Furmannix
Portarlington
George Dawson Damer
Wigan
Bridport
Belfast
Mesers
Atkins
Hanton
Gibson
Christopher O'Connell
Mt. Grogan
Dub
Parliament
House of Commons
Poor-law Commission
Hear
Sir R. Peel
J. Russet
J. Russell
Treasury
Lord J. Russell
Norcia
Genttleman
Rcial Regeempions
Bown
Earl
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Chippenham
Carprexham
Bolder
Henry Spencer
Robert Ashe
Langley-house
Boldero
Taylor
M.P
Dorchester
Dorchrster
James Graham
Earl of Shaftesbury
Newfoundland
Lobe
Huminenox
Godmanchester
T. B. Pumfrett
Newark
T. S. Godfrey
William Ewart Gladstone
Branston
Gladstone
East Kent
Edward Knatchbnil
Delamark Banks
Mondey Next
North Lancashire
Lord Stanley
Castle of Lancaster
Lancaster
Liverpool
Monmouth County
Granville Somerset
Duchy of Lancaster
Nottinghamshire
Earl of Lincoln
Ripon
Sergeant Atcherley
Sunderland
Lord Howick
Bridge Inn
Lord Dungannon
Wolverly Attwood
Imperial Parliament
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