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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 18, 1849
Page
22
The House debated reducing public salaries with opposition over fairness and impact. Proponents cited economic strains and the need to align pay with service, while critics warned against unfair cuts and harming essential staff. A committee approach was favored by some, but amendments failed as the division recorded a substantial split.
In London a Thursday evening session exposed alleged intimidation by Sir William Denison of Van Diemen's Land's Supreme Court judges. Ministers refused to publish papers, backed by a 72 to 24 vote, as the debate noted disapproved conduct but closed the matter. Also London officials pressed for sanitary action over St. Margaret's churchyard and cholera fears amid sewers and pestilence.
The House of Commons committee on Smithfield market urges removal of the livestock market from its central site citing health and congestion concerns. They propose one grand metropolitan cattle market, consider abattoirs, inspections, and a shift to Tuesday market days with improved food and water for cattle.
A committee report shows on March 15 there were 56 323 pauper children in England and Wales workhouses across 607 unions and parishes from a 1841 population of 15 178 180. Boys 30 168. girls 26 1665. Under three years 4 199 boys and 3 879 girls. Under seven 6 707 boys and 6 116 girls. Over seven 19 252 boys and 16 170 girls. Eligible for service 4 579 boys and 3 694 girls. Among the 56 323, 9 587 illegitimate. mothers in workhouses 4 175 illegitimate. mothers not in workhouses 3 626. Other categories include orphans, deserted children, and children of various parental circumstances. An advertisement promotes Ravalenta Arabica food as a restorative and dietary aid.
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