Ireland Conspiracy Act Debated In Lords Speech Clash
Lord Holland defends conciliation then coercion as the Convention Act nears passage. He cites the King's speech and the Irish association as a danger to the constitution, urging measured inquiry and limiting cabinet exposure. Earl Bathurst and others warn against trampling civil liberties as the empire weighs a broader remedy.
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Ireland
Will
Lord Holland
Earl
Liverpool
Troland
Kur
Balancly
Karl
Wis Ma Joxty
Grattan
Hyangbto
Tia
Hiv
Lordahip
Earl Bathurst
Kriend
Igeerpan
Ministers Could Not Count On Support In Debated Motion
In a tense session Lord Grosvenor and Lord Holland explained that ministers could not rely on backing until the measure was before the Lords to assess its sufficiency. Lord Caernarvon condemned the lack of reasons offered and lamented the cabinet’s scattered statements. A late delay ended with the Non-Contents and Contents division and an eight o'clock adjournment.
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Earl Grosvenor
Lord Holland
Lord Caernarvon
Lord C
Ireland
House of Commons
House of Lords hearing at ten appeals on Lord Nelson case
Lords met for the first hearing day with Lord Gifford presiding on the Andrew M Dowall v Alexander M Dowall appeal. Counsel spoke for both sides, the case was adjourned, and later Deputy Speaker Lord Gifford sat on the Woolsack. Government business included a convict ships report and private bill petition controls. The session adjourned to tomorrow.
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Lord Gifford
Andrew M‘dowall
Logan
Alexander M‘dowall
Drummore
Lushington
Key
Jenner
Abercromby
Lord Nelson
Duke of Sussex
Saltoun
Colchester
Eputy
Ari
Gifford
Earrietts
Earl of Shaftsbury
Capper
Earl of Liverool
Ireland
House of Commons Adjourns After Sparse Attendance
The Speaker took the chair at four o'clock and began the count with only 35 Members present, prompting the House to adjourn.
In House of Lords Debate on Ireland Inquiry
Lord Holland protests standing orders as Lords discuss reviving the Ireland inquiry. Lords Liverpool and Darnley press to widen the commission to examine Catholic claims, education reports, and the Catholic association, while Lords Lansdown and Barnarrowby weigh the scope before the motion ends.
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Lord Holland
Ireland
Lord Liverpool
Committee of Inquiry
Marquis
Catholic Association
Lord Darnley
Haméliet
Henriet
Marquis of Lansdown
Commissioners of Education
Earl of Livenpool
Lo d Holland
Anthony
Earl of Flarrowby
Ater
Lord King
Parliament considers bill to curb unlawful Irish societies
In the Commons, Mr Goulburn moves to introduce a bill amending laws on unlawful assemblies in Ireland citing the Catholic Association. He condemns its permanent structure and money levies, argues for parliamentary intervention, and notes past abuses in justice and public order, while opponents press for evidence and caution against suspending rights.
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Ireland
House of Lords
Brougham
Ineo
London
Ballybay
Medhurat
Catholic Association
Stephen Hanly
Whiteboy
Leeland
J. Smith Eaid
England
Connaugh
Orange Association
Enniskillen
Mr. Smith
Mr. Smnith
Lord Cancellor
Lord Redesdale
Foreign Department
South America
Contention Over Catholic Emancipation Debate in Parliament
Debates hinge on the Roman Catholic Association and the Emancipation bill with Mr Abercromby and Sir H Parnell opposing measures while Mr Leslie Foster warns of Catholic influence and Protestant fears. The discussion covers government limits, Church power, and the role of Parliament in addressing grievances without endorsing unlawful societies.
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Ber
Ite
Abercromby
Westminster
Thas
Orangeien
Marquis Ellesley
Ray
Abercrombie
Ty. Wellesley
H. Parnell
Marquis Wellesley
Leslie Foster
Ireland
Irelas
J. Williams
de Fine
Peel
Catholic Association
Patani
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Wronaspay
Fes
Tarasuay
Wwe
Pom
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