Debate on capital punishment and colonial abuses discussed
The debate centers on whether to abolish capital punishment and whether colonial conditions at Botany Bay require inquiry. MPs note ministers may have better information, while accusations about New South Wales abuses, flogging, and officials prompt calls for inquiry and accountability. The division ends with a majority of 18 in favor of adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bathurst
Hiutika
Botany Bay
W. Wynn
Mr. Bennet
New Sith Wales
Macquarrie
Convret
Marsden
Bennet
Mr. Canning
B.J
Canning
State of Prisons and Slave Trade Debates In Lords
The Lords discuss prison inquiries and the slave trade. Lord Lansdown moves to appoint a select committee on state prisons with papers laid, while concerns over treaty commissions and enforcement prompt calls for copies of instructions to mixed commissions and naval commanders. In Commons, notices approve writs, transport costs, and Irish Grand Jury reform debates begin with amendments proposed by several MPs.
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Kenyon
Lord Lauderdale
Marquis of Lansdown
Teir
United Kingdom
Sidmouth
Viscount Sidmouth
England
Scotland
Ireland
Lardalto
Portugal
Spain
Pormuzal
Africa
Cape de Verd Islands
Smilar
Lord Melville
Portugafes
Lord Holland
Bari
Liverpool
Appointments Struggles Under Post Act Crisis
After the Act, attempts to appoint Commissioners faced great difficulty finding suitable individuals for roles. Superannuations allowed by the Act led some to accept only after short service, citing the lack of fit personnel. The motion was agreed to and the house adjourned to Monday.
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Munday
France
H. Guete
Bogiand
Serosa
Prin
Lord Castlarengis
Convaudibally Amt
Ayiens
Patig
Prance
Tiernay
Doug
Neat
Tierney
Lord Castlereagh
Lo Jy
Oriviouily
Leealy
Netherlands
F. Baring
Smyth
Spain
Portugs
C. Robinson
Sierre Leone
Savannah
Brazile
Atq
Phere
Bar
Sierra Leone
Mouda
Mouday
Tee
Ireland's Grand Jury Bill Faces Committee Scrutiny
Debates over the Irish Grand Jury Act last session continue as peers push for a thorough Committee review. Lords Abercromby Jocelyn Newport and Fitzgerald press to preserve reform while addressing county-specific concerns and potential obstacles to the bill’s practical execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areland
Bettaseimes
Commission of the Peace
Jong
England
Ireland
Dawson
Pitzgerald
Londonderry
Mayo
Howe
Abercromby
Gent
Bart
George Hill
Mc. W. Fitzgerald
Select Committee
Lord Jocelyn
Fitzgerald
House of Lords
Dublin Castle Levee Notice For February Event
Dublin Castle dated January 20 1819 announces a levee on February 27 at the Castle. The notice specifies a Saturday event with formal access at the castle grounds.
Patrick's Ball Drawings at Dublin Castle March 1819
The Lady and Gentleman guests are urged to bring cards with names and residences for the Drawing-room at Dublin Castle on March 4 and March 11. A ball and supper will occur on Wednesday evening March 5 to celebrate St Patrick. Attendees are asked to dress in full dress. no mourning. The Manufactures of Ireland should be displayed.
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Chamberlain's Office
Dublin Castle
Ireland
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Earl of Shannon
House OF Commons
Exchequer
Ullee
Loase
Serjeant At Arms
Mm. Bennet
Bletchingly
George Tennyson
Chiltern
Rye
C. Arbuthnot
St. Germains
A. Hare
Bandon Beuge
Gark
Bristol
Cashel
R. Pennyfather
Munster
G. R. Dawson Rose
J. Newport
H. Parnell
G. Hell
Leland
Bach. Waa
Wales
Heecher
John Stewart
W. Fupzgerald
Bian Nue
Ruxton
Meath
John Newport
Newport
Fembera
Mc. V. Fitzgerald
Heoosé
Lord Ross
Ferza@eXann
D. Browne
Mayb
J. Parnell
Queen’s County
Teeland
Cork
Bathursf
Galway
Asibe House
Thade
John Boyle
Richard Romayoe
Kay
Dad Eimanuel Hutchins
County of
Wynne
Coutilier
Duke of Wellington
Europe
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