Lord St Vincent Monuments and Library Debate In Parliament
Imperial Parliament debates on a proposal to erect monuments to Lord St Vincent and on moving papers about the late King’s library. Other topics include assessed taxes, insolvency reform, a bill to repeal profane swearing penalties on clergy, Ireland finances and trade, and Foreign policy criticism of government actions toward Spain and France with calls for a stronger stance to defend liberty and national honor.
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Leiden
Apuseum
Sir C. Long
King’s Library
British Museum
Mc Maberly
Memher
Herries
War debates and bills shape British policy in Parliament
In a crowded session MPs debated military prerogatives and the war effort. Ministers defended action while merchants bore economic strain from credit tightening. The House passed the mutiny bill, and the Ordnance resolutions report was received as measures on Ireland and West India officers moved forward.
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Aldivia
Alxarato
Ife
Wilson
FL Blake
Col
Davies Caid
Ricardo
Denman
J. Newport
Spain
Fran Millame
Tord Palmerton
Reed
Lord Palmerston
West India Company
Davien
Wynn
Brogden
Committee
Ordnance
Tiumie
George
Ireland
Royal Assent Granted and Calls for Foreign Papers
Parliament discusses bills receiving Royal Assent by Commission and demands immediate presentation of papers on Franco Spanish negotiations. Marquis Lansdowne urges timely disclosure to enable Parliament and the public to judge policy, while Lord Liverpool stresses government duty and condition of peace prospects.
Slave Trade debate and Irish affairs dominate House agenda
In House of Commons on March 19, petitions from St Peter's Dublin on taxation and slavery stir debate. Bennet postpones currency motion to April 23 while Folkstone shifts petitions to May 14. Wilberforce presents Quaker anti slavery petition urging abolition and justice, with Buxton announcing a committee on slavery in the West Indies for April 22. Irish Courts of Justice committee named. Hume seeks libel prosecutions data through 1822.
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Rice
St. Peter's
Dublin
Bennett
Essex
Lord Folkstone
Goulburn
Ireland
Wilberforce
West India
Lord Percy
Dundas
Lord Melville
Jamaica
Trinidad
Burke
England
Society of Quakers
Canning
Wilberforcies
T. Buxton
Irish Courts OF Justice
S. Rick
Debate on King's Library Ownership and Parliament Role
In the discussion on the King's Library, Lord Kellenborough argues Parliament is needed for any royal disposal, while the Lord Chancellor seeks time to answer common law questions. The Earl of Liverpool contends the King may dispose of private crown property freely, with no Act of Parliament required. The Earl Grey notes the logic would apply to any royal property. After brief remarks, the matter is dropped and adjourned.
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Lord Kellenborougel
Earl of Liverpool
Farl Grey
The King's property bill passes committee without amendments
In Picnopav on March 20 the House of Lords reported the King's property bill after a committee stage with no amendments. The session adjourned until tomorrow.
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House OF Lords
Picnopav
House of Commons Adjourned Over 40 Member Absence
The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday after not reaching a 40 member presence at 4 o'clock. The Speaker declared the House adjourned until tomorrow.
Jesuit Establishment Debate and Warehousing Bill Proceedings
The House of Commons discussed a letter from Ireland regarding Jesuit establishment plans and revenue papers for Ireland. The warehousing bill sparked vigorous debate with opposition to woollen cloth exclusions and calls for committee re‑debate after holidays, ending with a division and passage to a committee stage.
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House OF Commons
Faipay
Mar
John Newport
Ireland
Bron Eent
Rome
Treland
Board of
Flrat Fruits
The War Mood on March 24 1848 Europe Faces Uncertain Battles
The piece argues no immediate Franco Spanish settlement, detailing 100000 French on frontiers and 150000 Spaniards plus militia. It warns Madrid could fall if Paris advances, while Spaniards may resist to defend liberty. It notes political unrest in Netherlands Swiss and concerns over Dutch rulers and French hesitations, emphasizing unpredictable events guiding destiny.
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France
Spain
Madrid
Jay Issa
Trontiers
Manus
Mencis
Spai
Paris
Netherlands
Rhine
Holy Allee
Locts
Europe
Altho
House of Lords debate over European peace prospects
The Earl of Livewroot denied that European peace was hopeless while acknowledging diminished chances to avert a war between France and Spain. He reiterated Mr Cranning's claim that ministers would give Parliament a full explanation of their role in recent continental negotiations, insisting delays were not to serve personal or collective convenience.
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Bonour
Wermat
Ehurope
Spain
Portugal
Einglind
Burke
Europe
Fox
France
England
Lear
Parliament
Sie
Baronet
Mr Canning
Briwland
Hobeouse
P. Burdett
Enwlish
Tle
Courtenay
Sir AL Welson
Earl of Liverpool
House of Lords
Earl of Livewroot
Marquis of Laxsvowse
Choe
Cranning
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Marquis of Lansdowne
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Corunna
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Eagland
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Wales
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