18 Feb 1842
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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 18, 1842
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR item describes a yard with items such as Hawes id Cobtelsid and various textiles and containers. It notes that individuals wishing to view the Lot must apply to the Superintendent for admission notes, and mentions catalogs and conditions of sale available locally.
The article reviews a House of Commons paper on Dutch expansions in the Eastern Archipelago. It notes 1824 treaty duties, Java regulations reducing British imports, monopolies in Palembang, and Dutch influence across Sumatra, Borneo, and surrounding islands. It cites memorials from Glasgow and Penang chambers and mentions related European notices and court actions.
The French Chamber of Deputies in Fes discusses electoral reform with M Ducos proposing changes. Ministers and orators clash over universal suffrage, property qualifications, and the risks to stability. the chamber adjourns after a heated vote and calls for continued vigilance.
In a Lords session discussion centered on Irish workhouse chaplains and Roman Catholic preference, Lord CLANCARTY pressed for reforms and condemned the commissioners for alleged bias. The Duke of RICHMOND and others argued for restraint, with motions eventually withdrawn. further debate and adjournment followed.
The Lords will consider standing orders on Private Bills and adopt resolutions. The report asks whether any alteration has occurred since the former petition and bill and whether leave should be given to renew a bill in the same form. Provisions on committee timing and notice are outlined.
Fragmented OCR notes recount divisions on Sir R Peel motion for corn laws modification and Whig votes. Mentions dates March 16 1838 and March 15 1690 with scattered figures. later notes Chantrey sculpture for Horton Derbyshire churchyard.
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