Parish Vestry objects to Corn Laws reform and seeks petitions
A 1815 meeting of St Anne Parish inhabitants denounces a proposed Corn Law change raising import prices. It urges petitions to Parliament and Lords, arguing higher grain costs burden the poor and domestic agriculture, while supporting free importation with regulated duties. A deputation plan is ordered.
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Petitions Against Corn Bill Bring Large Signatures
In the Lords on March 8, petitions from Portsoken Ward and Saffron-hill Corsham and Bristol urged opposition to the Corn Bill. The Peterborough petition pressed tax relief for farmers as the key issue. The Duke of Leinster presented a County Kildare petition for agricultural protection. Adjourned.
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Petitions in Commons on Corn Laws and Emigration
Debates on corn regulations feature Donegal Clare Mayo petitions for protection of linen and agriculture. Critics allege high price supports burden the masses. ministers urged measured reform and delay, with emigration concerns and petitions from many towns.
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