Ireland's Irish Monster and the British Steering Hand
The piece condemns Sir Robert Peel's Ireland speeches as hollow rhetoric while arguing a new era in Ireland requires direct action. It likens the Downing Street approach to a failing captain steering through peril and calls for bold measures to end famine and red tape, urging decisive reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Robert Peel
State of
Ireland
Downing Street
Robert
Downing-street
Adam
Europe
Louis Philippe
Paris
Imposture in Modern Politics Drawn in 1849 Rhetoric
A harsh 1849 critique denounces red type and stale traditions in England and Ireland. The author cites Cromwell, O Connell, Peel, and the Parliament, warning of imminent collapse unless new methods replace failed governance. The piece links literary figures, biographers, and statecraft to a dawning political crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwells
Longshank Edwards
Henry Santageneta
Wilhelmus Conquestors
Arkwrights
Brindleys
Shakepeares
Samuel Johnsons
Robert Peel
England
Ireland
Poral
Ieland
Ulster
Munster
O'Connell
Cromwell
House of Commons
House of Peel
Tamworth
Baptismal Records Sought for UK Clerk Posts Affects Dissenters
A 1849 letter to the Times argues a future baptism register for Customs clerk applicants would reveal religious affiliations of candidates and parents, bias against Dissenters, Baptists, and other nonconformists, and unfairly influence public service hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Treasury
Reindin
Memorial appeal for Rev Eliel Davis of St Ives
A faithful pastor of twenty years who left a widow and large family unprovided for due to no fault of his own appeals the Christian public for support. The writer urges generous aid from broader circles, citing the words of Jesus about giving. April 16 1849, Huntingdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliel Davis
ST. Ives
Dear Sin
Isaac Anthony
Hertford
Churches of Christ
Jesus
Huntingdon
M. Fokras
Representation of Pugatu and possible candidate shifts
The article notes Lord Panmure's critical health a fortnight ago and vacancy talk in the city’s representation as Fox Maule moves to the peerage. Arthur Kinnaird is discussed as a potential successor after recent appearances confirming intent to stand. An Edinburgh Witness item confirms the lord’s health has improved, enabling a carriage ride.
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Pugatu
Lord Panmure
Fox Maule
Arthur Kinnaird
Perth Courier
Edinburgh
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Spirit OF the Press
the Spectator
Duffy
Kilkenny
British
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