Emigration and Colonisation Debate Amid Economic Distress
In a crowded session, MPs debate remedies for nationwide distress tied to overproduction and unemployment. The reformer urges colonisation as a capital and labor expansion plan, citing Australia and Canada results, while critics warn against exporting misery and call for home-based relief measures. Lord Howick supports emigration as part of broader policy, with detailed scrutiny of colonial sales, costs, and labor dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
Caswell
Northern and Eastern Railway
Newport
Lord Gaimstone
Curcpers
Lord Grinstone
Manx Paritirs
Manchester
Cavey
Scarborough
Bushtun
Bradford
Ozpan
Howanp
Peasfree
V. Santa
Hawes
Bowrise
Hume
Mr. Buck
Torington
Devon
Promorse
Ireland
R. H. Inous
Norwich
Condover
Salop
Mr. Williams
Coventry
Kettering
Northamptonshire
Howard Doverass
C. Bruce
Stirling- Shire
Mid-Lothian
Thornexsy
Heme
Lanouchere
J. Graham
Ecclesiastical Courts
Chester
Jervis
Church OF Scotland
Treasury
J. Gaauan
House of Lords
Bownie
Isle of Man
Home
C. Burren
United States
Everett
Charles Bailer
Dorsetshire
Liverpool
Glasgow
England
North
Australia
America
Far West
Hon
Lord Assiex
Saanman Crawtorp
United Kingdom
Lord Staxley
Liskeard
North American
Canada
House
J. S. Buckingham
Jaboor
Saxony
Lord Howick
Howard Duvotas
Stuart WortLer
Buiter
Sganman Crawrorp
Guilt of General Cass Evoked in Debate at Westminster
In a heated session at Westminster, peers attack General Cass for breach of duty to both government and humanity, alleging he sought to break peace with America for election gains. Lords discuss negotiations, UK navy and commerce treaties, and the state of public finances, education, and museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Paris
France
America
Tyler
England
Duke of Cassitpee
Marquis of Laxspowxe
Earl of Anproeen
Lord Canparry
Lord Dexmay
Brovenam
Banks
Correspondence on law and morals from a Victorian page
A long letter section covers legal questions on marriage and divorce, bankruptcy costs, and ecclesiastical courts, with reader comments about duties to spouses, leases, and stamps. It includes a detailed 1813 letter from William Garin describing a home colony experiment and daily routines, plus brief notes on the Factory Bill and miscellaneous inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Times
Robert Peel
London
Paul Ning
Withem
William Garin
Harmony Hall
Stockbridge
Hants
Isaac Gibson
Hansar
I. H
Thames
Opium Question Debate Ends Without Division
The Weekly Chronicle analyzes Lord Ashley's opium motion, noting no formal division and questioning the feasibility of enforcing temperance in India and China. It argues Britain cannot crusade against opium growth and predicts no lasting reform from coercive measures, urging focus on domestic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Ashley
Ireland
Father Mathew
Confucius
Great Britain
China
British India
Freewood
Boston
Baltimore
United States
Time of Sunrise Sunset and High Water Calculations
Instructions show how to compute sunrise and sunset times for Great Britain and Ireland using latitude differences from 51 30, with adjustments by degrees and minutes. Also lists high water times at London Docks with offsets for Bristol York Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and notes these cover many harbours and refer readers to Notices to Correspondents for calendar information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ireland
London
Bristol
York
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Revenue Returns Show No Major Change in Quarter
The quarter ending April 5 shows no striking revenue shifts. Customs fall £275,516 and Excise £1,788 from last year, due to tariff reductions and lagging wage effects. Income Tax output greatly exceeds expectations, with Peel at 7.5 million likely, signaling its persistence and prompting calls to reform indirect taxation and repeal injurious levies. Lords debates add uncertainty.
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Legh
Meteo
Ephem
Zadkiel
Truespay
Rowland Hill
Ephema
Wednespay
Admiral Rodney
Tuuerspay
Handel
Ig 9
Sekaregb
Robert Peel
Hume Remains Patience Tested by Peel and Ashburton Dispute
In a digressive political sketch, Mr. Hume endures rebuffs from Sir Robert Peel over the Ashburton Motion. Peel prioritizes Easter estimates and avoids renewed debate, leaving Hume hopeful for a Friday duet with Lord Brougham but uncertainties linger about the day and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hume
Robert Peel
Ashburton
Hume
Lord Palmerston
Lord Ashburton
Lord Brougham
Contempt as Motion on Fishing Bill Faces Delay
The passage comments on the House postponing a fishing bill motion with little chance of being revived. Lord Ashburton warns against reliance on doubtful allies, calling for timely action, while Sir R. Peel is expected to vote for it if raised, though delay ruins the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorp
Lord Wuarn- Clipre
School of Design
Emerson Tennent
Commons
Sudbury Witnesses
Cotrexnam
Duke of Wecurxeron
Lord Brougham
Lord Ashburton
Lord Broadtax
United States of America
America
England
United States
Nan
R. Peel
Political shifts after Cambridge election and Nottingham debate
A petition against Fitzroy Kelly in Cambridge is reported as likely to fail. The piece notes Conservative gains amid claims of bribery and Durham contests with Bright close to Londonderry. It also covers Nottingham where Gisborne allied with Duncombe's chartist influence, praised for advancing reform while noting limits in parliamentary support for the Six Points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzroy Kelly
Cambridge
Barnwell
Duke of Newcastle
Kelly
Durham
Bright
Lord Dungannon
Londonderry
Nottingham
Ursa Minor
Young Walter
Old Walter
Mr. Gisborne
T. Duncombe
Feargus O'Connor
Duncombe
Jess
Gisborne
House of Commons
Dancombe
The Dog Bill Defeated by Lords in Humorous Fashion
A satirical recounting of the House of Lords' rejection of a bill aimed at killing dogs by hunger, drowning, or the rope. The piece laments the slaughter and praises the Lords for a rare moment of common sense, noting the Lord Chancellor’s casting vote against the bill and mocking its proponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Commons
St. Bartholomew
Lord Wicklow
Watchmaking monopoly plan sparks trade debate in Parliament
A London correspondence argues against forming a company to transfer Mr. Ingold's watchmaking patent. It notes no motive to crush competition, cites limited skilled labor and multiple crafts, and questions suspending patent disclosure to foreigners. It suggests gains from closer labor organization but rejects a monopolistic company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watch and Clock Making Company
London
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Ingold
Colonization Debate Reflects Mixed Reactions to Buller Speech
The debate on Colonization elicits both praise and disappointment as Mr. Charles Buller’s comprehensive speech is praised for depth while others focus on local details. It highlights contrasts between broad national aims and parliamentary caution, suggesting Parliament would back a major expansion if managed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Buller
C. Buller
Colonial Office
House of Commons
Buller
Francis Egerton
United States
Australia
Europe
Prussia
Belgium
Russia
France
Lord Stanley
Stephens
Downing-street
Lord Durham
Land and Emigration Board
Lord John Russell
Ward
New Zealand
Mr. Buller
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Duke of Warmasse
Lord Brotcxam
House OF Commones
Lord Duncanson
Hodgson Hinde
Ee Thomas Fremantle
Duramd City
Drumpeller
Anderston
Chalgrove
Bermondsey
Rotherhithe
Deptford
Southampton Docks
Earl of Leicester
Banbury
Birmingham
Wigan
Yorkshire
Leeds
Society of Friends
North Walsham
Witheach
Kent
Salford
Lancashire
Warwick
Sussex
Pontefract
Cheshire
Queen's College of Physicians
Huse
Baronet
Home Department
Twisselton
Paisley
Duke of Welington
J. Grawan
Tadsselton
Public Service
Committee of
Joan Bussytt
Robert Pre
Lanovenwere
R. Peex
Bownine
Bsroner
G. Creax
Scotland
Metropolitan Police
Williams
New Seu Wales
van Dieman's Land
Governen
F. Law
Lord Extor
Board of Education
Corquioun
Mr. Hawes
Sir R. Peer
Lord Elior
Iversi London
University of
Cocanrane
British Museum
R. Peen
Westminster
H. Incus
Francis Ecerton
G. Grey
L. G
A. Monk
J. C
Paul
P. W.H
Hua
T.M. J
T. M
Elphinstone
M. O
Naples
the Weekly Chronicle
Robert Pee
India
Saffron Hill
St. Giles’s
Calcutta
Canton
Gio Palace
Great Britain and Ireland
Loxpay
DzanrEs
North Latitude
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