The Whisperer Judge of Principle and Duty
A vehicle of editorial sentiment urges a judge to uphold justice over fear or power. It extols a magistrate who weighs evidence fairly for the poor, resists threats, and would resign rather than betray reason or country. The writer longs for a ruler with unwavering integrity.
Petition Against River Embankment Bill
Subjects urge King to withhold assent to a late parliamentary bill enabling embankment of the Thames near Durham Yard and Salisbury Street. They argue the measure would destroy ancient rights and property of the city of London granted by royal charters.
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Thames
Durhamyard
Salisbury-street
Cecil-freet
Beaufort-buildings
Middlesex
London