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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 12, 1845
Page
4
A heated session discusses appointing a royal commission to review Oxford and Cambridge statutes and teaching. Proponents urge modernization, inclusion of dissenters, and better alignment with national needs. opponents warn of prejudice and loss of academic focus.
The discussion covered regimental expenses for IRE Guards bands costing about £560 yearly, to be funded by officers rather than regimental lands. A warrant copy was sought, and Bon. meander’s motion was agreed to to counter claims about maintenance costs. Mutiny Bills passed as the House adjourned minutes before midnight.
A long lettered panorama traces the Maynooth grant controversy through parliamentary maneuvering, dissenting attacks, and strategic votes. It argues that Protestant zeal, not policy, guides opposition, warns against sectarian warfare, and notes potential shifts if Liberal and Tory factions align or clash in the Money Clauses committee stage.
Text outlines procedures to compute sunrise sunset and high water times across Great Britain and Ireland using latitude, with adjustments for each degree and port-specific offsets. It includes weekly religious notices and calendar details such as moon age, day length, and dawn times, dated mid April and Easter term references.
A plain explanation is provided for the postponement of Mr Ward's motion to provide the fundamental matter. The article outlines factors behind the delay and the steps taken to ensure clarity and regular process in the proceeding.
Lord John Russell and Sir Robert Peel discuss the Oregon issue following President Polk’s inaugural address. England’s claim, based on discovery occupancy or treaty, is argued as superior, with Peel urging amicable negotiation and readiness to defend rights if attacked. The piece notes uncertainty over renewed talks and warns against insulting assertions. A Sydney 1814 letter reports new mines near Sydney and Brisbane Water, with a hot season and rising wool prices affecting settlers.
The Anti Corn-Law League held a large Veace day gathering at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden. Speakers including Mr Houghton and Mr Cobden urged national support for free trade, detailing bazaar plans and protective policy criticisms while praising rural and urban backing and predicting political shifts.
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