Election Recognizances Bill and Tenant Right Debate
A day of parliamentary action covers the recognizances bill with amendments and committee referrals, plus discussions on the framework knitters, Scotland schoolmasters, and public accounts. A Welsh case closes with a Not Guilty verdict, and a Tenant Right essay argues for compensation and legislative reform to protect land, tenant, and national food interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Gerry
Evant
Actions
Hume
Worther
H. Hattorp
Her Majesty
Mr. Packe
Mr. Home
H. Halford
J. Warmster
Newpecote
Scaner
Packs
Colonel Simuox
Bowntse
Lisouchere
H. Hatronp
Land the Peasant for Whore Labour
In consequence of improvements in farming style there will be greater demand. But as noted, production must be stimulated to meet the growing wants of the people.
The Commoners Advice on Rights and Debtor Actions
Readers submit queries on property rights and debts with counsel ranges from rights against lords and improvements to suing for damages. Various letters advise consulting attorneys, pursuing limited actions, and noting that remedies depend on leaseholds, encumbrances, and insolvency. The page also covers global politics and a reconstruction of Central Europe.
France in tumult as Paris parties end and trees of liberty fall
A week after a French revolution wave Paris returns to work while citizens uproot and plant trees of liberty in rapid, symbolic cycles. Lamartine steadies the Provisional Government as outside forces from Germany Poland and Ireland press their demands. Journal notes rising public opinion, political expulsions, and violent suppression of dissent, all framed in a cautious European view of liberty and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Oxford
Reading
Kew Gardens
Lamartine
Germany
Anon
Meagher
O’brien
Europe
France
Mesars
O'Brien
John O'Connell
Conciliation Hall
le Aes
M. Thiers
Booches du Rhone
England
M. Emile de Girardin
The
Presse
Avendora
Time rules for sunrises and tides in Britain and Ireland
Guidance explains calculating sunrise and sunset by latitude, with adjustments per degree above or below 1 degree, and lists high water times at major stations with additive and subtractive shifts for various ports. It also includes a dated calendar section detailing saints days, lessons, moon phase, day length, and daily times for several days in April 1847.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ireland
Lexporta
London Dock Gates
Bristol
Falmouth
Bull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Sownar
Zly
Monnay
Teuszay
Waoxespar
Unclear War Rumors Reported About Warsaw Insurrection
Fragmentary reports claim a rising in Warsaw and armed action by troops though not authenticated. Rumors of insurrection in the Southern Provinces are also unconfirmed. If true, Rossi would face domestic distractions while the world gains by reduced overseas meddling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Rossi
Germany aims to restore nationality not social upheaval
The movement in Germany seeks national restoration rather than an organic social revolution. Germans in Paris face resistance, with Cologne Gazette condemning frontier actions. Germany remains monarchist at heart, wary of republics or Sonderbund style separations. Cooperation across classes is deemed essential to a safe, unified national rebirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Paris
George Herwegh
Cologne
Republic
Franco
Shoenceka
Sonderbund
Abo
The African Squadron Debate Expensive Naval Policy
By motion of Mr Baillie on Friday the 24th inst the propriety of maintaining our African Squadron was discussed again. The debate questions whether a costly experiment should be persevered in and whether blockading a 6000 mile coast while suppressing the alive trade is feasible. Costs cited reach £700,000 to £800,000 yearly plus coast establishments Vice Admiralty Mixed Commission Courts bounties and related expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homham
Brixton
England
Watford
Greengrocer
Westminster
Derby
Times
Africa
The Slavery Trade Debate and Its Costs to Britain
The article argues the slave trade costs Britain at least £1,000,000 yearly, with 259 deaths and 271 invalided in 1845. It questions policy aims, cites Sierra Leone and Niger expedition testimonies that the trade persisted, and notes mortality estimates of up to 33 percent on ships. The piece critiques continued suppression efforts and supports keeping the issue before the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
England
Sierra Leone
Earl Grey
Baillie
Oldfeld
Niger
Select Committee
The Peninsula Medals and a Tale of Valor
In Parliament the Duke of Richmond questioned when the Peninsula medals would be issued to World War era soldiers and sailors. Earl Grey said preparations faced delays from design issues and an accident to the engraver. The navy die is ready, the army die near completion, and the medals will honor those who served, especially heroes of Badajoz and the Pyrenees, with thanks to Napier and others. A separate theatre benefit for distressed artisans featured Lumley, Taglioni, and Vincenzi, with Rossini and Verdi selections and celebrated performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lorda
Duke of Richmond
Earl Grey
Wyon
Navy
Badajoz
England
Peninsula
Anch
Napier
Pyrenees
Spain
Hes Masxaty
Lumley
R. Peel
Rossini
Foscari
Madlle
Taglioni
Coralia
Mile
Crovelli
Berbiere
Rio
Mario Taglioni
Rosati
Northampton and Pytchley Hunt Races at Taverday
Horse meeting reports the Tailyho Stakes won by Mr. Grays Reality beating Retherathorpe The Mornel and Terror. The Althorp Stakes claimed by Lord Cheaterfield with Glanca and Nips close behind. Northamptonshire Cup Stakes saw Lord Clifde and Bellenden prevail over Fergus Dada and Watchdog. Produce Sweepstakes won by Prairie Bird. Handicap Sweepstakes topped by Sagacity in a brisk chase with Miss Burns and Walmpate Bar Without noted among nonplacements. Sagacity later tipped for the Metropolitan Handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mr. Gray
Reality
Cartwright
Steeten
Retherathorpe
W. Cowper
Payne
Glanca
R. Wataon
Nina
Glauca
Routh
Slater
Arkwright
Nion
Nina Routh
Raun
Lord Clifde
Bellenden
Ryder
Lord Northampton
Fergus
Lord Spencer
Mr. Bouverie
Prairie Bird
J. Marson
Bealing
Marietta
Aliss Burns
Walmgate Bar- Without
Ranthos
St. Oswald
Icicle
Mother Carey
Miss Barns
Walngate Bar
Sagacity
Walmpate
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Scotland
Coomgaxx
House OF Lords
Marquis of Laxspows
Earl of Errexsorore
Earl
Post Office
Treasury
Admiralty
Colonial Office
Marquis of Laxspense
Earl of Atcktanp
Bfarquis
Cranzianve
Lord Sranxex
House OF Commons
Rye
Wicklow
Lord Seymour
Freemasons’ Tavern
Robert Grosvenor
Oxrosp Crecyit
Mosmovura
Lusxecign
Justice Patteson
Mary Howells
J. Price
W. Howells
Recased
Llanellen
Heghes
Hanbury
Liavellen
Wil
Price
Cod
Blaen
Boure
Evaun
Abergavenny
Mary Howalls
Taventamn
Newport
Crosa
J. Cooke
Sessions
Walden
Magiatrelch
Abergevenny
Greaves
Thomas Hughes
Howells
Jane Morgan
Edward Evans
Thomas James
Evans
Cooke
Haddlestone
Cannes
Philosphers
M. Soyer
Welch
Inner Temple
Afr. Welch
Acme
Webb
Posey
Ron
Afr
Gloucester
Windsor
Viscent Square
Birmingham
Bermondsey
Teignmouth
Latimer
Duke of Somerset
Exeter
Brr
Cockburn
Essendon
Chertsny
Coventry
London Gazette
Home Secretary
B. A
Bath
Boz
Ipswich
Chap
Walworth
Crite
Deptford
Pamilo
Croydon
Easterby
London
Exonian
George G
Tothill Street
Annette Meyers
L. H
Weatminater
T. C
Lambeth
Lloyd
Carnarvon
Maria Truro
L. O
Marsham
South Molton
Theophilus
Manchester
Thomas
Weymouth
Doora
T.J.R
Sy. B
Bideford
Courts of Equity
Testelor
Truroj
Asetts
Iepal
the Weheeely Chronicle
Metternich
Frederick William
Prussia
Riga
Charles the Fifth
Custom House
Aix la Chapelle
Austria
Italy
Charles Albert
Milan
Perma
Modena
Genoa
Lomberdy
Vienna
Piedmont
Lombardy
Atlantic
Viennese
Ferdinand Isander
Nicholas
German Empire
John Franklin
Berlin
Parry
SirJohn Ross
Baffn’s Bay
Anatria
Russia
Steve
Paperries
Thas
Andreland
North Lithupe
Sondsy
the African Squadron
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