Missionary Case Sparks Lords Debate over Mercy and Justice
In the Imperial Parliament a heated discussion centers on the trial of Mr Smith, a missionary linked to the Methodist society. Critics accuse the court of aiming to suppress missionaries, while supporters condemn the punishment as murder. A prayer is moved for mercy, and accounts reveal a widow’s grief, public outcry, and harsh actions surrounding the condemned man’s burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rmit
Brougham Crove
Smith
Religious Society of the Methodus
Missionary Society
Mr Smith
Church Missionary Society
Brougstam
Nde
Sly J. Mackintosh
Banal ¢ Daid
Iferér
Phydiclavis
Watt
Gotéfoot
Mr Horton
Mra Smith
Iiot
Getsyal Murray
Ao Jong
Glasgow and Portpatrick Roads Bill passes third reading
In the House of Commons on June 2 the Glasgow and Portpatrick Roads Bill reached a third reading after amendments on Exchequer Bill powers. Lord Hamilton opposed the bill, while Monteith supported it. the bill was passed amid debate on the South London Docks Committee minutes and related motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Monteith
South London Docks
J. Sumner
South London
Alderaan Heygate
JH. Sumner
F. Palmer
Oyers
P.grenfell
H. Sumner
Wim. de Crespigny
B. Varvey
Albertian Heygate
Kleps
R Calvert
Debates and adjournment in the House of Commons
After brief remarks from several members the motion passed then the house divi ded 25 to 6 but failed to reach a quorum and adjourned, leaving many disappointed at the halted debt vote while a balloon display drew away members. In the Lords the skins bill passed third reading and other measures advanced including excise oaths and restoring honours to Erskine. A Meath parish petition against tithe composition was laid on the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Lauderdale
London
Westminster
Earl of Egremont
Samuel Brown
St. George
Hanover Square
Hammersmith Bridge
Lord King
Earl of Liverpool
Lord Holland
Lord Liverpool
Brougham
Graham
Fark of
Liverpool
Erskine
Earl of Mar
Commissioners of Public Charities
Karl Darnley
Meath
Ireland
Spain
Lord Clifden
Petition and debates on Catholic Claims and Ireland reforms
The House considered petitions from Dublin and Limerick on Catholic Claims and emancipation, with MPs noting moderation and potential effects of concessions. Debates touched Irish charities, the warehoused wheat bill, and the repeal of the earls attainder, alongside a retrospective account of 1700s venture schemes.
Sale of Irish lands under Chancery decree 1824
Public sale ordered by High Court of Chancery Ireland following a decree against Thomas Pleasants estate. Lands in Tipperary totaling over 1189 acres near Uabir to be offered to the highest bidder at Inns Quay Dublin on the thirteenth of July, with details and solicitors for both plaintiff and defendants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court of Chancery of Ireland
Inns Quay
Dublin
Kedragh
Rathard
Castlacoyne
Ballyalagoe
Shortcastle
Dannamore
Mortlestown
Iffa
Offa
Tipperary
Rowesick
Uabir
Gro. W. Cana
New Ross
Lamont Coates
Upper Camden Street
Wa. C. Hogan
York Street
Cras. C. Kixe
Upper Dorset Street
Usugi Bega
Hollea Street
Catholic Petitions Silence in Commons and Ireland Debate
The House of Commons tabled two commercial treaties with Prussia and Sweden without explanations. Catholic petitions from Earl Grey and Mr Brougham dominated Monday night debates, Grey denouncing parts of the petitions as imputing to the Duke of York. Mr Brownlow’s petition for suppressing the Catholic Association was withdrawn pending committee action, while the Gane Bill faced division. Reports note press commentary on Mexican and South American independence and English recognition policy, with mixed signals from Paris and Lisbon on diplomacy and royal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Grey
Duke of York
Orangemen
Brougham
Ao Frank
Brownlow
Catholic Association
Ireland
Courier
America
Bolivar
Peru
France
Tania
Iturbide
Mexico
Spanish America
Peninsula
Bolivar Victoriqua
San Martin
South America
Pisarros
Americas
Europe
Spain
England
Ferdi
Lruin
Lima
Cormissionere
Pacific
Lina Asia
Cadiz
Janusr
Guitamala
New Galicia
Qoxaca
Yucatan
Queretero
English Commissionera
Bouampton
Detd
W. A'Conrk
Paris
Tost. de Scrip
Neapolitan
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Imperial Parliament
House OF Commons
Trasnay, Juxe
House OF Lords
W Kusaapay
Marquis of Downshire
Lord Laungapae
Earl of Shaftsbury
City of
County Courts Hill
Bar
Canterbury
Campbell
Commons
National Association
Caledonian Canal
Weoselway
Fairay, June
Rice
Catholica of
Limerick
J. Newport
C.H. Hutchinson
S$.rice
Lord J Russell
Select Committee
Freemasons OF
Dawson
Grattan
Fredasoity
2. Smith
Orange Association
Roman Catholic Association
Orange Party
R. Setaw
Secretary Pret
Baronet
Micpherson
York Buildings Company
Jesson
Butler
Hupler
Joshua Pasley
Thos Pleasants
Elizabeth Roberts
UVAR
Journa
Stuart Wortley
OG Ning
Ward
Horne Hatet
Mfr
Steel
Harry
A.twiie
Badgey
Lisbon
Don Miguet
Perola
Peroks
Englicl
Kucravr
Besa
Teoker
Estrella
IRIS
St Ga
Royal Canal
Gov. Security
National Insurance
Royal
St. Patrick
Shamrock
Dublin Gas
Hibernia Gas
E. Loan
Actos Mining Company
Shores
Royal Irish Mining Co
Ain Dublin Coal Co
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