Extension of the County Courts Debated in Lords
In the Lords on Monday and Tuesday April 7 and 8 discussions centered on Lord Brougham's county courts extension bill. The Lord Chancellor warned of a coming nuisance from broad judgeships while critics noted limited experience among many county court judges. Provisions for new duties, equity clauses, and the repeal of a barrister restriction were examined before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Brougham
Lord Ceayworth
Lord Campnect
House of Commons confirms Lynes custody discharge and seeks Waggett order
The House reports William Lynes of St Albans to have been committed for prevarication but discharged after answering questions. It orders George Seeley Waggett John Hayward and Henry Edwards into custody after allegations they obstructed committee attendance, with Speaker to issue warrants. The session then debates income tax renewal and its historical context with Herries, Peel and others arguing for or against extending the tax to fund government needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lynes
St. Albans
Ifo
Ellice
Select Committee
Willian Lyndn
George Seeley Waggett
John Hayward
Jienny Edwards
George Sculay Waggatt
Wmn. Lynes
Corgoan-st-Asne
Mr. Ellicke
Nut Henry Edwards
Committee of Ways and Means
Iuerriers
Great Britain
Ireland
R. Peel
House of Commons
St. Peel
Sir Robert
J. Russell
Herries
Reed
Labouchere
Lord Howick
F. Buring
Lord J. Russell
Mr. Labouchere
Horries
Mr. Horries
Exciequer
Robert Pool
C. Wood
Robert Peel
Sir C. Wood
Peel
Lord Stanley
Prinsep
F. Peel
Customs and Excise
Mr. Paul
Robert Paul
Mr. Peel
T. Baring
Loughboy
Sheplord
Keven
England
Choors
J. Willow
Barklin
Spoonin
Kiynotns
8. Clawroonrn
Stancey
R. Snaxiy
Inj
Torjority
Lords Debate Easter Recess Adjournment Move Planned
On Thursday April 10 their lordships discussed petitions and routine business for an hour. Karl Grey gave notice that on Monday next he would move to adjourn the House for the Easter recess to Thursday May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Grey
Lords Pass Mutiny and Designs Act Extensions in Friday Session
Friday's session saw THE ROYAL ASSENT given to Mutiny Marine Mutiny Mills and Factories Ireland and the Designs Act Extension. Lords Commissioners included the Lord Chancellor Earl of Minto and Lord Campbell. Marquis of Breadalbane presented Scottish petitions against Papal aggression. Lord Brougham moved second reading of an evidence bill to allow all parties to testify in civil cases, countering perjury with subornation concerns. The bill follows the 1842 Lord Deenman’s Act and aims to broaden witness rights in civil suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills and Factories
Ireland
Earl of Minto
Lord Campbell
Marquis of
Breadalbane
Scotland
Lord Brougham
Worrall
Jones
Court of Common Pleas
Tindal
Court of Justice
Lord Deenman
Debate on Reform of Church Rates and Costs
On Tuesday April 8 Mr Trelawny moved for a select committee to review church rates including assessment in different regions and the Ecclesiastical Court enforcement costs. He called church rates grievous oppression on conscience and urged abolition, citing the church building act and differing practices. Mr Hardcastle seconded the motion and supported examining the merits and process of the rate system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trelawny
Braintree
Hardcastle
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Impecial Presiment
House OF Lords
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