Parliament Debate on Offices in Reversion and Jury Practices
A heated session centers on reform measures to prohibit offices in reversion and discuss improper juror payments. MPs Question Crown influence, efficiency, and the timing of Bill passage amid ministerial silence and strategic objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein Atin
Siranon
Crwen
Moma
Ex‘chy
Maravatr
Werdyts
Crowe
Warranean
John Harriott Flirt
Cloucester
Cuawes
Nesbitt
Walsh
Poreecren
Cunaxcennsa
Evcnequen
Flouse
Bankes
Lodhi
Perry
Flo
Pig
Ireland
Debated Local Militia Bill and Faro Islands relief
In a divided session the Local Militia Bill faced a large majority against it. A grant of 2600 pounds for Faro Islands sufferers from a Dutch vessel with letters of marque was discussed but withdrawn amid questions about Baron Hompesch. Adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponsonby
Lord Ponengsven Rose
Baron Trompesch
Pencevan
Baron Hompesch
Admiralty
Baron Sempesch
Lords Debate on Scotch Bills and Seat Purchase Allegations
The House discussed consent to the Scotch Creditors and dedicature bills and private measures. The American Trade Bill moved to a committee. papers on a Parliament seat purchase for Walsh were promised. Sir A Haslam pressed Lord Castlereagh’s conduct amid India Committee findings, highlighting alleged corruption and parliamentary exchange practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zorrow
Whitbread
Aberombie
Lord Castlereagh
Botany Bay
Curwen
Walsh
House of Walsh and Nesbit
A. Hasaitoy
Lord Casbereagh
Redingr
Lord Clancarry
Tle
Prefention of the Sale and Brokerage of Offices
The Bill by Mr. Perceval targets selling or drawing rewards for offices across public departments including Treasury, War, Navy, and East India Company. Offenders face penalties. the act extends a 16th century law to curb office buyings and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Controut
Excise
Navy
Victualling
Transport
East India Comany
Fragmentary legal text on a related act and appointments
The passage discusses extending certain acts to purchases and sales through agents and deputies, with duties and penalties. It notes exceptions for offices and legal securities, and mentions terms like patent agents, negotiations, and commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward. VII
Actutitieg
Otto Atheghs
Births and Marriages Notice from Driffield Gloucestershire
Births show the wife of a poor mit at Driffield Gloucestershire named Kelly with four children and a likely good recovery. Marriages include Joseph Adrien of Thomas streets to Ann Kearney Moore street and Deniel Hoey of Kinnegad to Breanads Maryborough. Notes mention a special license for Chatlebar on the 11th and a Ranger of His Majesty's 88th regiment to Miss Bourke Carrienkeal Mayo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driffield
Gloucestershire
Hamed Kelly
Wit
Joseph Adrien
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Trenyey
Tme
Exchequer
Lord Arden
Mr. Winsteap
Casnine
Fie
Commons
Court OF King's Bench
Wisi
Fox
Sxownitt
Cockell
Sigey
Keyy Fox
Ms. Pal
Fwihagh
Tard
Fit
Unwin
José
Lord Ellenborough
Hodges
Parliament
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