Emigration debate and game laws in 19th century Britain
The text argues Britain faces massive losses from game laws and deer forests, totaling about 8.38 million pounds annually, and notes 10 million acres remain tillable yet unused. It cites a Lord Mayor of London meeting advocating emigration as a remedy but criticizes it as political bloodletting, urging repeal of game laws and reclamation of waste lands to sustain home cultivation and humanity.
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Aberdeenshire
England
Wales
Scotland
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Potter
London
Mansion House
Straths
Letter From William Clark At Northfield House Aberdeen
A brief letter expressing prosperity and peace within borders and to others, signed by William Clark from Northfield House Aberdeen. The writer asks indulgence for trespassing on space and addresses the recipient as Tom, dear Sir.
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Tom
WM. Clark
Examinations for Women at University of London 1871
Records list candidates for special certificates in Latin French Natural Philosophy and Chemistry and Harmony and Counterpoint. Jane Ellen Harrison from Ladies' College Cheltenham appears in multiple subjects. Mary Anne Belcher Laura Gertrude Eaton Esther Lilwall Greatbatch also named across Latin French and music.
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Harrison
Jane Ellen
Ladies’ College
Cheltenham
Spiller
Kate
Belcher
Mary Anne
Eaton
Laura Gertrude
Greatbatch
Esther Lilwall
North London Collegiate School For Ladies
Lords approve key bills before Whitsun recess
The Lords met in a short sitting on Thursday and gave Royal assent by Commission to the Customs and Income tax Bill the Bank Holidays Bill and other public and private measures. Their Lordships then rose for Whitsun tide holidays and will reconvene next Monday.
Notices of motion in the House of Commons
The session hears motions on treaties needing tabled review before ratification with the Washington treaty inquiry. Ballot voting for divisions is proposed. A Truck Commission bill is in preparation, with possible passage this session. Paris calamity prompts sorrowful official sympathy remarks. Endowed schools funding and Sunday observance topics arise as debates continue. Public business covers Civil Service Estimates and the Army Bill with amendments debated and final votes noted. Metropolis Water Bill advances to second reading with committee referral for compulsory purchase considerations.
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Ryvtanus
Washington
Treasury
C. Bentinck
A. Guest
Bruce
Truck Commission
Heygate
W. K. Forster
Education, Department
Anson
Cardwell
G. Jenkiesdx
William RussEient
Sheen
G. Jérkinsui
J. Pantheton
Gladstone
Guapsrong
Metropolis Water Supply
Metropolis Water
Select Committee
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Aberdeen
University OF London
Imperial Parliament
House OF Lords
House OF Commons
Paris
Ropert Prep
France
Baillie Cochrane
Gunstox
R. Peel
Wirabury
Enfield
H. Hoare
Baronet
Leicester
Civil Service
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