Intricate Debate on Catholic Claims in Parliament
Lord Castlereagh defends limited Catholic concessions amid party tension. He argues Catholics can join Parliament to strengthen Protestant establishment, foresees few Catholic MPs, and opposes broad exclusion from Privy Council and judiciary. Colleague Wetherell warns against partial measures. Mackintosh defends broad religious toleration and cautions over enforcement of ecclesiastical prohibitions.
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Lord Castlereagh
Church of Scotland
Ireland
Presbyterian Synod of
Ulster
Church of
Great Britain
Church of Maglind
Dr. Dulgenan
Lord C
Ant
Hyiend
Lee
Privy Council
Canterbury
Parliame
Verhors
Catholic Conciliation Debates on Irish Legal Seats
In Parliament the debate centers on Catholic emancipation and the effect of allowing Catholics to hold high offices in Ireland. Speakers argue the example of Catholic judges would advance acceptance of the British Constitution, while opponents question clerical influences and push for restrictions. The session includes motions, divisions, and planning for future progress on the Intercourse with Rome Bill and related clauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
India
Barham
Leicester
Gill
Hayes
Carew
Rome
Papal
Nahou
Peel
Sir John. Newport
C. H. Hutchinson
M. Fitzgerald
J. Newport
Taust
Lord Palmerston
Lords Debate on Agricultural Distress and Naples Mediation
Arch Bishop of Armagh took his seat as peers discussed petitions from Sussex Derby and Nairn landowners seeking relief for agriculture. Indemnity for witnesses and a Commercial Intercourse Bill were noted. Naples topic: Lord Ellenborough moved to offer mediation between Austria, Naples, Sardinia to amicably resolve differences, urging Britain act as mediator to curb wider European conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Archbishop of Armagh
Earl of Ashburnham
Sussex
Duke of Devonshire
County of
Derby
Earl of Shaftesbury
Marquis of Lansdown
Bolton-le-Moor
Chester
Naples
Lord Ellenborough
Austria
Sardinia
Marquess
of Lansdown
Europe
Mediation for Austria and Italy urged by cautious statesman
A peer urges Britain to offer mediation to Austria and Naples, warning against harsh language toward Austria. He recalls Austrian and Russian conduct in recent upheavals, argues that a tempered stance could avert broader war, and stresses Italy's risk if Austria presses on. He appeals to defend liberty against despotism and to unite European powers for a peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Europe
Spain
Paris
Naples
Italy
Piedmont
Genoa
Russia
Prussia
Sweden
Finland
Poland
Turkey
France
Netherlands
Rhine
Alps
Lombardy
Germany
Austr
Gulif Austria
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Colonial Department
John Nicholl
Castlereagh
Leigh Keck
Wetherell
Court
L. Keck
Mr. Wetherell
Venice
St. Peter
Adriatic
James M
House of Commons
Crown
Church of England
Michael Foster
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