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Newspaper

Nonconformist

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 30, 1849

Page

20

Ballot Move Fails in Parliament Amid Corruption Talks

In the House of Commons on Thursday, supporters of a ballot measure urged protection for electors against coercion, citing past corrupt boroughs and coercive practices. The motion to proceed with a ballot was defeated 136 to 85 amid partisan debate and questions over public trust in representation.

House of Commons Great Britain and Ireland Hannay Blaxxtey House Old Sarum Sudbury Hampshire Joan Williams West-end Grantley Berkeley Lord Fitzhardinge Captain Berkeley Colonel Anson Bellew Byng Admiral Dundas George Grey Marcus Hill Macaulay Fox Maule Parker Redington Sheil William Somerville Tufnell Ward Buller Gibson Craig W. J. Fox H. Verney

Roebuck calls for unified colonial governance and federal union

Mr Roebuck argues for self government linked to metropolitan union, proposing a staged system for North American Canada and other colonies, with governors appointed by the Crown and a Federal Legislature. He warns that without a binding rule, Canada may become independent or join the United States.

Rogsacx England Ireland West India Canada North American South Africa Australia New Zealand Confederation Union Ohio Roebuck Lower Canada Democratic Party Upper Canada United States America St. Lawrence Pole Colonial Office Upper Federal Union Legislative Assembly House of Representatives United Legislature Mr. Hawes Mr. Roebuck Roe Buck Africa Australasia Secretary of State Roxzgvox North America Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Natal South Australia Otago Mr. Anstey New Macanecor Newpeaate Lord Joan Russet Lord Grey Grap

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