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Newspaper
Freeholder
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 01, 1851
Page
1
A commentary contrasts large and small farm systems arguing that small farms offer real independence for laborers and milder, more respectful relations, while large farms concentrate masters and servants. The piece cites a French political economist and critiques the Illustrated News stance, promising further discussion.
The Freehold Land Movement advocates a country party while condemning the landed gentry. The piece cites abuses under the old country gentlemen, including evictions, wage suppression, and harsh living conditions for laborers, calling for reform and self-protection of the people. It highlights Maple Durham cases and widespread demoralisation tied to rent and housing.
The piece argues against the Irish Freehold Land Society scheme and challenges notions that Celtic race limits hamper peasant proprietorship. It cites Emigration, class prejudice, and colonial race issues to warn of flawed economic remedies and warns that race is not a permanent barrier to freedom or ownership.
The piece argues against concentrating land ownership and praises Freehold Land Societies for creating small proprietors. It contends the land question grows in importance and urges peaceful, reformist change to secure England's future. The author links land ownership to national stability and a broader societal shift.
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