Irish Sheriff Appointment Debate in Lords Session
The Lords debated sheriff appointments in Ireland with emphasis on replacing patronage practices with English style selection. A roll for Tipperary produced three excuses before the first nominee finally acted, while Hart of Donoughmrore defended the government and judged the judge’s conduct. The motion to send a message to the Commons and the Sayings Banks Bill discussions followed, with postponements proposed for the Savings Banks Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Ogland
England
Tipperary
Tee
Hart of Donoughmore
Sherif
Wipperary
Hart
Marquis
Lansudiwne
Commons
House of Lords
Kenespare
Debated Delays and Reform Bills In Westminster Session
The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a health excuse from Mr Tierney delaying the Finance Resolutions debate to Friday. Measures include frame breaking penalties, suspensions of habeas corpus, and a taxation bill for spirits with opposition over start date. Lord Sidmouth linked opposition to central government aims, while Luddite fears and parliamentary reform moves dominated proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchequer
Tierney
WM. Sauth
Lionel Self
Lord Walpole
King’s Lynn
Nottingham
Abercromby
Leicester
Derby
Lord Sidmouth
Home Department
Wiley Addington
Board of Control
Frances Burbelt
Sc. Luke
Chelsea
Sir. W. Fitzgerald
Treasury
W. Smilil
Lushingson
Equity on Distillery Duties Sparks House Debate
The House debates the Beil principle for Irish and British distillers, arguing for reciprocal taxation on excess spirits. Mr Evans's petition and prison treatment are examined with testimony on petition handling, irons, dungeon conditions, and communications, revealing tensions between humane treatment and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tradeta
Mr. Evans
Bennet
Evans
H. Addington
Strate
Petitian
Hls
Knight
Reading
Secretary of State
Aboot
Lord Cochrane
Harmer
Mr. Harmer
Mr. Abbot
Coldbath-fields
Horsemonger-lane
Mr. Evens
Abbot
Nlarris
Surrey Hills
Watson
Benney
Coldbathfields
Ewans
Mr. Pilkington
Pilkington
London
Tear
Heac
Covent-garden
Harris
Evang
Shelpersom
Debates on Prisoner Treatment and Library Returns in Parliament
Historic parliamentary discussions cover the treatment of a prisoner denied fire and candles, confinement conditions, and the propriety of irons. Debates also address a Return on books claimed by universities and public bodies, with motions to regulate library use and allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Addington
Brougham
Lb. Addington
Gawler
Mr. Barham
Sir E, Brydoges
Rose
Chase
Peel
Stationers’ Hall
Croker
KE. Brydges
Station
Garonet
Rk. Smith
Godles
WA. Smith
WM. Burroughs
D. Gilbert
Mr. Lockhart
Oxford
W. Smith
E. Brydges
Holdsworth
Devon
P. Moore
D. Gilben
London
J. Browne
Huskisson
F. Lewis
Cawthorne
Lancashire
Baring
Exchequer
Gilbert
J. Shaw
Gill
the Exchequer
Debates on Coinage Reform and Bank Dollar Tokens
Parliament debates the timing and effects of stopping token and bank dollar circulation in favor of new silver and gold coinage. Queries address definite liability post March 25, navigation of guineas, proclamations, and measures to reduce militia staff. Bill readings and assorted orders conclude the session.
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D. Gilbert
Baring
Committee of Supply
Brogden
Warre
2. Galbert
W. Sonith
G. Warrenter
G. Hope
Croker
Wallsittart
Jeave
Devonshire Fishery
Ejcuse
Report on chimney sweep abuse details a rescued boy
The House of Commons committee report notes the prevention of climbing boys and includes evidence about a boy sold for eight guineas. The extract describes a child found in August 1804 in Yorkshire, later cared for by Misses Strickland, learning prayers and saying he believed his papa owned a gold watch while claiming little memory of his name or origin.
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House of Commons
William ‘Yooke
Burlington
Bridlington
Yorkshire
Strickland
Boynton
Chirmney
Bayutai
George Strickland
Papa
Pee
George
Anne
Flembrough
England
University of Dublin Address on Catholic Question
The 1813 Dublin address to the Prince discusses not interfering in the Catholic question. It explains resting on a policy of silence to protect Catholic and Protestant interests and warns against deriving political views from that silence. The piece notes the university’s cautious stance and its hope for Royal approval.
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Oxford
Cambridge
University of Dublin
Prince Recent
President Leaves Baltimore for Eastward Voyage
United States dispatch from Baltimore dated June 3 reports the President departed the city aboard the Philadelphia for the east. Mayor and City Council accompanied him to the steamboat as citizens offered respects and a dedication. the President thanked them, recalling Baltimore’s wartime valor and urging fortifications and naval expansion. He is expected to reach New Castle tonight and Philadelphia tomorrow.
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Baltimore
United States
Philadelphia
New Castle
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