Mismanagement of burgh property prompts bill reform
The LORD CHANCELLOR criticizes council control over burgh property as mismanaged by councils leaving burgesses little say. A proposed substitute aims to end self election, but the bill passes second reading without division while East India Bills face Proprietors’ ballot and formal assent remains pending.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Marquis of Lansdowne
Court of Directors
Court of Proprietors
Slavery Bill Debates and Ireland Tithes Controversy
Parliament debates the Slavery Abolition measures with amendments on apprenticeship and child status, while clauses on special justices and punishment are discussed. Ireland tithes bill encounters opposition over funding and church payments as the China Trade Bill advances.
Ministers dispute tithe prosecutions in House debate
Thursday reports the bishops of Cuira Hester and London disputing tithe prosecutions cited as 5 000 to 6 000, calling the figures exaggerated. The Slavery Abolition Bill committee approved remaining clauses, with clause 61 debated. Duke of WEt ErneTon opposed striking it out, division 15 to 31, then adjourned.
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Ireland
Duke of Wrntixcron
Duke of Wxrtingvon
Chancerion
Lord Colvinne
Lord Sorriéto
Duke of Richimann
Lord Surrretp
Fearl Grey
Earl of Aiton
Cuira Hester
London
House of Commons
George Til
Duke of Wet ErneTon
Petition for faster mail to United States debated in Parliament
Friday August 15 Lord Ellenborough presented a merchants petition praying for increased facilities to forward letters to the United States. The Duke of Ricamont urged thorough inquiry into Post Office actions. The Ireland Grand Juries Bill advanced in Committee. East India Company Charter Bill third reading postponed. China Trade Regulation Bill reread and referred to a select committee. Adjourned.
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Mittee
Littleton
Ireland
Hust
Lirrzeton
Wanrey
Arthour
Lirre‘ron
My. Hume
Copnett
Middlesex
Lord Aurnorr
Bank of England
London
Lord Ellenborough
United States of America
Duke of Ricamont
Grand Juries
East India Company
House of Commons Debates on Factories Regulation Bill
In the Commons the committee debate covers meals for twelve hour workers and proposed amendments. A motion to insert two hours for meals fails by 18 to 46 and clause 6 is adopted with modifications. The discussion includes timing shifts from January to July 1834 and removal of the phrase in any factory or mill.
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House OF Commons
Committee On the
Goring
P. Tompson
Brotuerton
G. M.wood
P.thomson
Ewart
Turspay
Lord AttHorr
House
G. W. Wood
Brotherton
Hardy
T. Attwood
Evans
House of Correction
England
Colonel Williams
Lord Anrnorr
Mr. Pryme
J. Scarier
Oxford
Cambridge
Regulation Bill Fails to Limit Child Labor Hours
Debates in Parliament over a factory regulation bill include amendments to limit work hours for under elevens and older children. Divisions show support for gradual enforcement and inspector power, with discussion of education clauses and related penalties and witness accounts.
National Gallery and Windsor repairs funding debated
Parliament debated funding for a National Gallery at Trafalgar Square and repairs at Windsor Castle. Votes approved 24,000 for the British Museum and 10,000 for the Trafalgar Square gallery, with opposition over costs and Whitehall chapel usage. The London Package and Seavage Bill passed before adjournment.
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National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
British Museum
Connerr Gaid
Hunp
Windsor Castle
Youne
Windsour Castle
Ric
Mr.Hums
England
Bueckingham-house
Evans
Whitehall Chapel
Lord Duncannon
Whitehall
London
Imprisonment for Debt Bill and Sinecures Debate in Commons
August session topics include discharging the Imprisonment for Debt Bill and a resolution against impressment of seamen, modified to probe manning ships without impressment. Debate covers sinecures reform, with Lord Althorpe and others proposing lists and emoluments review. Bills on Foreign Enlistment and Spirits Licences in Ireland pass on third reading.
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Tnouns Bay
Buckingham
Robinson
Hume
Lord Althorp
Howe
Blamire
Ireland
Debates on Augments and University Grants During Session
Friday proceedings covered the Miscellaneous Estimates with Lord SomerSet decrying a senior clerical pension and Woop’s appointment. The Chancellor defended the choice citing government communication needs. Sir James Graham pledged a superannuation measure on reassembly and parliamentary oversight of appointments. Discussions followed on university endowments and charity commissions, with debate on dissenters’ access and the London University charter. The Printer’s and Stationery contracts were reviewed, the Factories Bill passed, and the session adjourned.
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Spring Rice
G. Somerset
Mitford
J. O. Woop
Preston
Woop
James Graham
S. Rick
Senate
Tooke
Hume
London University
D. W. Harvey
J. Key
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S. Rice
Great Britain
Werpyes
T. Freemantle
Borough of
George Pryme
Prrnez
Baronet
William LV
Fareemarte
Sortervor-Gexenar
Stamp Office
Hunn
Real Property Commissioners
House of Lords
Commons
Huse
Barscor
Surrey
St. James’s Palace
Lord Atmorr
Oldham
Westminster Hall
Briscor
Lord Aurnour
Lord Dun
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