Debates on Abolition Petitions in House of Lords
The Duke of Devonshire presented 300 petitions for abolition of slavery and Lord Surriezo added 201 more with 1,000 to follow. He criticized the emancipation plan as imperfect and likely to delay progress. Earl Fitzwilliam also presented many petitions from Nottingham, Northampton, Yorkshire and other counties. the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Monnay
Duke of Devonshire
Lord Surriezo
Jie
Commons
House of Parliament
Earl Fitzwilliam
Nottingham
Northampton
Yorkshire
Abolition Petitions Highlight Volume in Lords Session
May 13 reports vast petitions against slavery presented by Lords Suffield Dundas and others including Archbishops and dukes with signatures ranging up to 90 000 and 179 000 from British women. Earl Fitzwilliam resubmits Corn Law proposals while Earl Ripon and others oppose. resolutions are defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Suffield
Lord Dundas
Archbishop of
York
Earl of Godolphin
London
Lord Dacre
Duke of Norfolk
Bristol
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Barham
Rauely
Duke of Sussex
Duke of Cumberland
Great Britain
Earl Fitzwilliam
Earl of Ripon
Earl of Wincumsba
Wick- Low
Lord Granthan Attends Esp Day and Takes Seat
On Esp Day May 15 Lord Granthan as Earl of Grey was introduced by the Earl of Airvon and Lord Rosslyn and took the oaths and his seat on the Earls bench. Petitions for abolition of negro Slavery were presented. Lord SurFriexp presented 201 and adjourned to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Granthan
Earl of Grey
Earl of Airvon
Lord Rosslyn
Earls’ Bench
Lord SurFriexp
Debates Over Abolition Petitions in Parliament
On Friday May 17 petitions calling for abolition of slavery were debated. Lord Ellenborough questioned petitioners on support for government plans while Lord Surrexp noted a general request for abolition and opposition to making slaves pay for emancipation. The Duke of Welllington cited West India property losses, while Lord Surrimp said abolition would not destroy rightful property in people.
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Lord Surrizny
Lord Ellenborovagh
Lord Suvrrexp
Duke of Wellincron
West India
Surrimp
Canning
United Parliament
Planters
Mar
Iman
West Indies
House of Assembly of
Jamaica
Hear
House of Commons
Stanley
Lovell
Lavell
Weymouth
Negto
Mr. Stanley
England
Ics
Britain
Wilberforce
Thave
Debates on Irish Church Temporalities Bill and Abbey House plan
The House discusses petitions to abolish negro slavery and considers the Tiverton election void. It debates the Ireland Church Temporalities Bill with opposition over church property, bishops, and Protestant establishment, while finances and clergy residence features are contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
Abercromby
Tiverton
John Kennedy
Hume
Sion
Ireland
Lefroy
French
Mgr. O'Connell
Althorp
Mr. O'Connell
Goulburn
Dublin
Church of Ireland
Hume Rena
Granville Vernon
Vernon
York
W. Wynn
Main objections to the measure cited in session
The record notes two primary objections: reducing bishoprics and applying church property to non ecclesiastical objects. The meeting adjourned at 3 o'clock.
Abolition Petition Drama and Plan for Slavery's End
Tumspay reports a massive 179,000 woman-signed petition for abolition of slavery presented in Parliament. Mr. Buxton and others urge immediate abolition, with Mr. Stanley outlining a phased plan granting freedom to slaves while preserving some masterlabor relations and a funded transition, backed by religious education and protective oversight.
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Parliamentary Intelligence
Tumspay
Lushington
Tower Hamlets
I. Buxton
Edinburgh
Buxton
Amelia Opie
Priscilla Buxton
Africa
Burke
Dundas
Fox
Wyndham
Lord Grenville
Lord Bathurst
Camning
Mr. Canning
Iear
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