Parliament Evening Session Debates Labour Rate Petitions
The Lords met after five with few members present. Duke of Richmond presented petitions from a Lincolnshire parish and from Doddington seeking renewal and extension of the labour rate, noting it had proven beneficial. The Factories Labour Regulation Bill was introduced by Mr. Bernal and others from the Commons, then the Lords adjourned.
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House OF Lords
Duke of Richmond
Lincolnshire
Doddington
Bernal
House of Commons
Repeal Demands for Taxes in House of Commons Debate
In the Commons petitioners urged repeal of house and window taxes amid strong speeches from Lushington and Evans. They argued taxation harms the metropolis and hurts the poor while reforming ministers delay action and threaten revenue and foreign relations. Debates touched Ireland, retrenchment, and potential income tax as alternatives.
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House OF Commons
Lushington
Tower Hamlets
London
Marylebone
England
West Indies
Ireland
Tamworth
Evans
Westminster
Scotland
Marshall
Col. E
Bon
Entleman
Indies
Jamaica
Colonel Evans
LincLair Rose
Sinclair
Germany
Italy
Naples
Paris
Rome
Hawes
Metropolia
Forster
Ruthven
Memper
A. Johnstone
G. Sinclair
Ponsonby
Lyme Regis
Penny
Mr. Penny
Irish judge questioned for late sittings and conduct
Mr O Connell profiles Baron Smith’s alleged failures on the Ulster Circuit and in Dublin, accusing him of late court starts, long nights, and political meddling. He cites trials ending at dawn, misused commissions, and calendar neglect, urging a formal inquiry into Irish judiciary conduct and public trust.
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Ireland
England
Mr. O'Connell
Mr. O’connell
Mr. O.C
Baron Smith
Raglan
Eople
Monsybad
Ulster
Armagh
Down
Crown
Nisi Prius
O’connell
Liverpool
Drogheda
Dublin
Havin
Baron Smit
Baron Fletcher
O’conne
Court of Exchequer
Commission
Green-street
Calender
O'C
O.C
House of Commons
O Connell Attacks Judge Over Ireland Tithes Speech
In a heated debate Mr. O’Connell condemns Baron Smith’s charge as political, accuses the judge of improper motives and notes calls for vigilance over judicial independence. He cites passages from Baron Smith’s address to the grand jury of Armagh and warns of the danger to the bench’s dignity.
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Snow
O’connell
Ireland
Mr. O'Connell
O‘connell
Drogheda
Baron Smith
Baron Pennefather
Grand Jury
Armagh
Glasgow Lottery Fraud Sparks House Debate
In the Imperial Parliament the Glasgow Lottery case prompts urgent questions on legality and government interference as MPs demand action to prevent further lotteries and expose the scheme. The debate leads to a Committee of Supply approving large grants to repay Exchequer Bills and fund public works, churches, and colonial losses. The session notes criticism of the Building Churches commission and reports on inquiries. The House adjourns after approving the day’s votes and requesting income returns from legacy duties and probates.
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House OF Commons
Exchequer
Hume
Lord Alfhorp
Glasgow
Sinclair
Lord Althorp
Roebuck
R. Inglis
Peel
Treasury
West Indies
H. Hughes
Bernal
S. Rice
Rupahven
Regeneration system versus free competition in trade
A Sheffield reader rebukes Robert Owen and his uncompetitive system, arguing that competition is a divine law and that the corn laws impoverish farmers while harming industry. He cites farmers’ rising rents, stagnant bread prices, and foreign competition, warning of national decline and begging for free and fair competition without subsidies or protection.
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Robert Owen
England
Nimrod
Machiavel
William Ibbotson
Ocollen
Rivilin Mills
Shefield
Hull
Hamburgh
Europe
Fielden
Milla
John of Groats
Penzance
Jack
Charles Street Gang
Samson
Temple
Waterloo
Houguemont
la Haye Saint
Calico Printers Turmoil Spurs Sheriff Action in Thornliebank
In Glasgow area turmoil among calico printers led Sheriffs Dunlop and Campbell to Thornliebank and nearby works to investigate and issue a proclamation. New workers replacing strikers faced molestation on Monday and Tuesday. A strong police presence and 78th regiment were deployed to Pollokshaws and Thornlieback, with limited incidents reported and protection offered by police.
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Calico
Dunlop
Campbell
Thornliebank
Thornliebank Field
78Th Regiment
Pollockshaws
Glasgow
Thornlie-back
Springhill
Neilston
Army notes on 50th Regiment transports to New South Wales
The Arab and Susan transport ships prepare to carry two drafts of the 50th from Chatham to New South Wales under convict supervision. Only two companies of the 50th have departed. The cavalry regiments undergo reductions to one major each, including several Dragoon Guards and Lancer units.
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Tuk
Chatham
New South Wales
King’s Household
India
Hussars
Sir John Campbell and the Whigs Letter to the Editor
Dudley February 9 1834 Sir I express belief that no king or queen since Christianity declared law is truly Christian while public and private conduct diverge from Christian influence Debated prosecution of you Sir John Campbell as town representative and the Whig ministry I urge Radicals to rally and defend you I plan to raise support in Dudley and Wolverhampton while noting Sir John’s persecution of Russell and opinion on Sadler as a future candidate
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THE
True Sun
Daudley
William
Adelaide
John Campbell
Satan
Wolverhampton
Sir John Campbell
Persecuton
Westminster Hall
Sadler
Dudley
John
Russell
Birmingham
Strange
Nicholson
Ourklind
Freemen
Evermeent
Parkin
Barr Beacon Coursing Meeting Sees Strong Attendance and Exciting Runs
The Barr Beacon annual coursing meeting was held Saturday after a postponed start due to wet weather. About six hundred people attended, with an excellent display of dogs. Eleven hares were killed, including a three legged dog who performed well, as did a similar dog last year. Several coursed events provided much sport.
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Barr Beacon
Ware
Stafordshire Mercury
Court for relief of insolvent debtors hearings listed
The court, for relief of insolvent debtors, schedules hearings at Lincoln's Inn Fields on Tuesday March 4 at nine for numerous debtors, traders, and tradespeople across London. Additional hearings repeat on Wednesday March 5 and Thursday March 6 at the same hour and place, with creditor meetings in Basinghall Street and dividends noted for several listed creditors and trades.
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Court-house
Lincoln's Inn-fields
Lawrance
Edmond-street
Camberwell
Middleton
Carlisle-street
Potknature
Merriott
Worship-street
Shoredi
Morton
Harrow-on-the-Hill
Ste. Hardy
Brixton-place
Waterloo-road
Alton
J. A
Crisp-street
Poplar
Nichols
Brentford
Theakston
J. F
Ebury-square
Imlico
Am Burgiss
South-place
Dalston
Trigg
Exmouth-street
Easton-square
Yicballer
Twemlow
Stone-chair
Cheshire
Johns
St. George’s-in-the-East
Issex
Ranelagh-place
Pimlico
Bowles, G
Gunsbury
Islington
Butcher Chandler
Osbury-on-the-Hill
Vichuatler Dixson
Penton-place
Pentonville
Baker
Gannell
R. G
Jermyn-street
St. James's
Tackle
Leather-lane
Holborn
Shearer
J. R
Stafford-place
Fletcher
Upper Eaton-street
Rowcliffe
Cold Harbour-lane
Brixton
Obituary and birth notices from London era listings
A series of social notices recording births, marriages, and deaths. Entries include a daughter born to the lady of Hon. H. Ramsden at Linton Spring, a daughter to Rev. G. Gilbert, a daughter to Mrs. T. Ballance at Hackney, a son to Mrs. Eldri¢ at Highbury Place, and multiple marriages and deaths across Surrey, Exeter, Clapham, and surrounding counties. The listings name several titled figures and families, with ages and locations where given, concluding with a publisher note from John Ager at The Sun office in Strand, London.
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Linton Spring
Wetherby
County of York
H. Ramsden
G. Gilbert
Hackney
T. Ballance
Highbury-place
Eldri
Bernard
Kennington
Dent
Mitcham
Surrey
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Imperial Parliament
Humphrey
St. Mary Pagnell
Bermondsey
Dublin and Kingstown
Fitzsimon
Commissioners OF Excise
Leith Hay
the Treasury
Excise Department
Spring Rice
Hou
Mr. Rice
Rice
Colonel Serle
Hardy
Lord Morpeth
Littleton
George IV
O'Connell
Bank St
Serre Eer Aurese
Tan
South Sea
Ditto
Ditto New Ann
India St
Ortuguese
S Pereant
Ditto, Reg
Buenos Ayres
Anish
Asassia
Ditto Weseeseseseeees E Fonds
Ditto Metalliques
Fes
Ain
Ebenezer Ellio Stein
Calico Printers
WHIGS
Basinghall-Street
Tommorrow
W. Shepherd
Cheshunt
Manuf
W. Rolfe
W.S. Castell
Piccadilly
H. Fraguiere
Strand
HI. C. Ensell
Winchester
Ferescee
W. Coombs
Bennett’s-hill
Doctors
Cerpent
Powell
Brighthelmstone
Allenby
George-street
St. Leonard's
Exeter
M. Farrington
Spring Lawe
Heart Tree
Susaedbs
Robert Kakowich
Heavitree
Christchurch
G. Stevenson
Clapham
Andrew Baxter
Anna Maria
W. F. Hadden
Enniskillen Dragoon
Hadden
Royal Artillery
Torr
Devon
Wm. J. Redaway
East Sheen
Retta
Sarah Molesworth
Charles Viscount Ranelagh
Robert Molesworth
George
Hanover-square
Miss A. Hurst
Stamfa
Balham-hill
Catherine Celeste Montier
Beckenham
Henry Shute
Joseph Roberts
Blockles
Worcestershire
Lower Clopton
Gloucester
Mary
Mr. Wheellon
Lane
John Ager
Patiuck Grant
Tre
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