Report on Poor Law suggestions sparks heated debate
The article critiques the Report of the Poor Law Commissioners, arguing that the proposed conditions on relief risk elevating the pauper class above independent laborers. It accuses elites of using political language to maintain control while exploiting the poor, and cautions against reinforcing misgovernment and legislative robbery that depresses laborers' prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor Law Commissioners
Ten Tong
Parochial relief and political tensions in 19th century Britain
Discussion shifts to parochial relief mapped to class rhetoric, with critics labeling relief recipients as demoralized paupers. The piece notes language bias by the wealthy, debates on short parliaments and Libel Law, and reports of Spain turmoil including Madrid riots, Queen Regent, and Carlist threats. It documents unrest, court-martial plans, and evolving militia status in Madrid and Spain's provinces.
Colonial Markets This Day Prices firm with dull interest
Imports remain fair though market interest is thin. Sugar shows mixed prices from Mauritius and brown to fine yellow. Rice and Pepper soft, while coffee, tea, and rum hold modest values. Malt production totals across England Scotland and Ireland reach over five million quarters with duty around five and a quarter million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socgar
Mauritius
Baitish
India
Ceylon
Jamaica
Sumatra
P.Y.C
Madrid intrigues and Carlist movements prompt cautious investors
Paris correspondent reports on Madrid turmoil as Carlist cries rise in the capital. Queen Regent’s fragile rule, diplomacy maneuvers, and a looming clash with Charles V factions dominate chatter. Reports note desertions of urban volunteers and a royal decree restricting armed aid to Isabella II’s side, while finance agents maneuver for funds and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
M. Villiers
M.de Rayneval
Navarre
Arragon, &c
Poland
Belgium
Spain
Duchess of Berry
Infanta Louisa Charlotte
Don Francis de Paulo
Sta Iist
Louis Philip
Marquis de Saint-Aulaire
Paris
Tuileries
Petropolis
P.S
Lorenzo
Cuidad Rodrigo
Salamanca
Seville
Barcelona
Charles V
Leon
Isabella II
M. Tassin
Carlos
Rothschild
N. Rothschild
Constantinople
Greece
Porte
Dubois-Anne
Chamber of Deputies
France
Napoleon Bonaparte
Council of Ministers
Debates in Belgian Chamber and Spanish unrest reported
Paris and Madrid dispatches detail a Belgian Parliament debate citing M Pirson with Marshal Gerard and possible diplomatic queries. In Spain, Madrid papers describe street disorders around El Paradiso in Toledo, executions, court martial measures, and cries of Charles the Fifth. the Age warns of anarchy and Carlist actions with authorities pursuing rapid prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Express
Gazette
Age
Bulletin du Commerce
Isabella I
Toledo
Bulletin da Commerce
Cebaca
Charles
Desperate fight at Toledo and Madrid political shifts
An account details a brutal clash at Toledo where five to six rebels fell and about thirty were wounded or captured as rioters hurled missiles. It cites Madrid dispatches on Carlist dismissals, decrees preserving urban militias, disarmament moves, royalist reactions, and ongoing efforts to stabilize the realm amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Charles V
Bulleux
Madrid
M.equid de Frigoyen
Guipuscoa
Isabella II
Seville
Valladolid
Santander
Salamanca
Mariano Caudel
Marquis de St. Aulaire
M. Tassin
Don Carlos
Cuidad Rodrigo
Leo d’Urgel
Portugal
Bordeaux
St. Sebastian
Biscay
Onate
Espantero
Chinchera
Elogne
Alava
Guernica
Ino
Burgos
Zarco del Valle
Bayonne
M. Zea
Rome
Ballasteros
Orleans
Spain
Galignani
Luxemburg affair sparks Belgian call to strengthen army
Brussels reports quote M. Pirson warning that French unrest could backslide into a restoration plot backed by Dutch funds. He cites a secret conversation with Marshal Gerard and witnesses about a two‑way scheme to unsettle France and restore Louis Philippe, urging Belgium to stand ready, expand defense and resist reductions in forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Pirson
Luxemburg
Holland
France
Paris
Lyons
Marseilles
Louis Philip
Belgium
Marshal Gerard
Marquis de Chastelet
Bouqueau
Count de Baillet
Louis Philippe
Marshal Pi
Brussels and Antwerp War News Across Fronts
Reports from Brussels Antwerp Amsterdam and Constantinople describe troop movements near Lille and Old Doel, a Dutch advance and repulse, a Polari diamond robbery trial in Amsterdam, and English pressure on the Porte over Russia and the treaty amid Vienna markets and press commentary.
City News and Market Wrap From This Day
London notes report a Teasale disturbance at East India Company with countermands denied by the Court of Directors. Markets show fluctuating Consols and foreign stocks with minor activity. Malt tax and Dissenter votes loom in Parliament. News includes Lloyds subscribers meeting and the National Gallery move, plus a canceled public hanging clause in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India Company
Nicholson
Newcastle
M. W. Ridley
Court of Directors
Flanders Mail
Antwerp
National Gallery
Patlmall
Walter Stirling
Freemasons’ Hall
House of Commons
Ireland
Court of Chancery costs motion in Clifton case
In the Clifton O Cooke Burne matter the Master of the Rolls' decree was affirmed by the Lord Chancellor but each side bears own costs. Sir E Sugden urged that costs in the court below be charged to the general fund, claiming the other parties compelled initiation of the suit. Mr Knight opposed. The Lord Chancellor requested a party cost breakdown and said a decision would be given before the Easter recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Marcu
BeLcran
Rothschild
Amsterrdam
Amort
Hruesels
Constantinople
Russia
Pera
England
Aska
Porte
London
France
Great Britain
Court OF Chancery
Clifton
Ocookburne
Master of the Rolls
E. Sugden
Knight
Vice-Chancellor Delays Court Over Absence of Barristers
In Southampton the Vice Chancellor waited in vain for counsel as several causes were set for hearing. The court suspended civil business for a day due to bar inattention. At issue was Mr. Whitmore for Thomas Naylor seeking to restore a supersedeas petition. Naylor and solicitor failed to appear, and the petition was advanced. The court noted delay caused by the creditor and urged readiness with proofs of bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Review
Southampton
Bumpinas
Whitmore
Thomas Naylor
Liverpool
London
Naylor
Not Guilty in Midland Arson Case
A long criminal trial at Midland Circuit Lincoln to convict John Thorpe aged 23 of arson. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after a day of circumstantial evidence about fires destroying wheat stacks worth about 4001. The defendant, a waggoner for a Holbeach farmer, faced suspicions tied to prior fires and careless candle use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Lincoln
Mareh
Criminal Court
John Thorpe
Messrs
Clarke
Whitehurst
Mesars
Hill
Humfrey
Holbeach
Thei
Lawthern
Shipping Arrivals Log from March 1 to March 12
Arrivals include Roscoe Castle from Constantinople Liverpool March 1, Mogul from Savannah and Montecello from Savannah March 1, America Thelluson from New Orleans Findhorn Wood from Gallipoli, John and Elizabeth from New York March 10, Martha Druammond from Lagana March 10, British Merchant from St Johns March 10, Coquet from Odessa Laura from Dantzic Ann from Oporto Beatrice from Malta Odessa Stranger from Java Albion from Lisbon George Canning from Mauritius Libia from Rotterdam Perasto from Trieste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyp’s
Orr Prymovta
Roscoe Castle
Murrey
Constantinople
Liverpool
Mogul
Blake
Savannah
America
Thelluson
New Orleans
Findhorn
Wood
Gallipoli
Coe Dupin
John and Elizabeth
Churchill
New York
Cork
Martha
Lagana
Orr Dustin
St. John’s
N. B
Coquet
Odessa
Laura
Dantzic
Ann
Oporto
Beatrice
Malta
Stranger
Java
Albion
Lisbon
George Canning
Mauritius
Libia
Rotterdam
Perasto
Trieste
Aggregate and foreign corn duties and hay market pricing
The weekly British corn averages for March 7 are listed with wheat at 488 Od and oats 18s 2d, including 51 weeks prior totals. Foreign corn duties show wheat 385 Sd and oats 19 Sd. Hay markets report little demand, with Clover and Straw prices varying by market and region. Additional listings cover Smithfield Whitechapel and New Hungerford hay, potatoes, poultry, and live prices for codfish, mackerel, lobsters, and coal tonnage from several firms and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wales
Smithfield
Hay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forelgn Fund
Columbian Sands
French Rentes
P. C.s
Hibernian Bank
Southbess iv
Do. Hope
Wondernaean Nase
Ann. Aeane
Prenca Vonds
Rente d'Espag
Royal Spanish
Eseres
Rente de
Naples
Exchange On
Bmares
Cata Bramca
Ssssassanseesee
Aeseee
British Iron Mining Company
Columbian Mining T .Oo
Mee
Aves Nada Company
Scccee Nenasmedeceesseee
General Mining Association
Eesses Hage
General Steam Naviation Company
Ank of
Bank of
Irela
MAILS
DDS
Halifax
Brazil
Bueno
Leeward
Carthagena
Crue
Ten-nYson
O’connect
SamMver Whalley
CuThBert Ripton
House of Peers
Cebada
Cuantes V
Castiles
Don Carvos
Folosa
Guipuzcoa
Lichtenberg
James Cockburn
Scotland
Marcutt
Mascn
St. Etienne
Savoy
M. Tiphaine
Messager
Marco II
Chamber of Representatives
M. Hoffamidt
M. Gendebien
M. Hoffsmidt
Journal of Orion of the 8Th
2D Regiment of Light Horse
Martelange
Arloa
Aubange
St. Leger
Grimwald
Journal of Luxembourg
M. Adam
Journal of Lurembourg
Eye Particule
Lille
Old Doel
Stavykens
Scheldt
Amsterdam
The
Handelsblad
Constant Polari
Carrara
Assize
Hague
Polari
Vienna
Fes
Allgemeine Zeitung
Mexico
Consol
Thes
Lloyd’s
Dobson
Hulland
Stock Exchange
Portugese Regency
Real del Monte
Congos
LAW Intelligence
Assize Titel Rach
Shipping Intelligence
Newmarch
Northumberland
Peareth
Perkins
Riddells
Lambton Primrose
Hetton
Tees
Hartley
Walla End
Sunderland
Basinghall-Street
E. T. Curtis
Budge-row
Wholesale
W. Bradley
Newgate-street
Linen-Draper
R. Knight
Cirencester-pl
Portland-rd
Commis
W. Johnson
Maiden-lane
Wood-street
T. Ubsdell
Tanbridge-wells
Tunbridge-ware
T. Cary
High-street
Waping
Heard
Queen
New Bond-street
Jeweller
E. Hobbs
Hitchen, Herts, Grocer
Woodford
Essex
Knowles
Middleton Rectory
County of
Lancaster
C. J. Way
St. Pancras New Church
Henry Green
Sloane-street
Chelsea
Jane Caroline
Walley
Judd-street
Brunswick-aquire
Laveno
Italy
Harry Trelawny
Trelawny
Cornwall
John Ager
Patrice . Grant
Strand
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