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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 18, 1847

Page

5

Conference debate on government aid to schools and religious liberty

The report details a multi day conference with Dr Vaughan and Rev Binnie arguing for and against government funding of schools. Resolutions favor opposing public money for ecclesiastical purposes and urging support for candidates who oppose grants. Delegates plan lobbying and fundraising for voluntary schools, with a forthcoming meeting in the House of Commons.

Anil Vaughan Binnie Serge Hamilto E. Miall Hamilton Harrison Manchester Rowland John Hoare Leeds Domerous Alderman Kershaw J. H. Hinton Marquis of Lansdowne Morning Chronicle J. Sewell Treasury Lord Lansdowne Hinton John Russeil Aaw King’s Head Poultry S. Green Alexander House of Commons St. James's Mies Battersby Abraham Gray Herford Battersby Bristol Westbury-upon-Trim Gloucester Barley Wood Wrington Hanover Bokhemen Hilderheim Lipyaty Oy Rex SuasEdt Rigswas M. de Rothechild Tribunal of Correctional Police Galignani Gateshead Jaaye Hutt Tooseday Mansion House M. E. Stokes C. W. Wood Optician Bishopsgate Street Westminster John Stokes Nicholl’s Square Hackney Road Stokes Central Criminal Court Avazuino Exhoston Staanp Globe Tea Warehouse No. 20 Strand Hungerford Street Marshall Arthur Fozzey Fuzzey Faran Cuanaoters Caroline Bathorat Marylebone Police Court Margaret Whipper Tedman Abe Feath

Great City Meeting Backs Government Education Plan

A London public meeting of bankers merchants and traders at London Tavern backed government education plans. Lord Mayor chaired with speakers including Sir E Boxton Sir J Lloyd and bishops urging expanded and improved elementary instruction to curb illiteracy and social decay. The crowd heard that educated citizens reduce unrest and that government action would raise the poor from degradation.

Great City City of London London Tavern Bishop Agate Street E. Boxton J. Lloyd W. Wilson Chapman Marshall London Llandaff Alderman Thompson Great Britain Middlesex Samuel Jones Loyd Wren Jed Campbell Rover

Opposition to government education plan at Exeter Hall meeting

A public meeting at Exeter Hall led by Mr Bright and attended by independent denomination leaders opposed the government plan. Resolutions criticized the Catholic Relief Act suspension and the established Church, with Mr Mill condemning press inaction and Mr Baines speaking long on the dissent.

Conzoatz Mretinc Exeter Hall Bright Crosby Hall E. Mill Daily News the Times Torres Vedras Mr. Baines Broooks

Destruction of a Steamer by Fire and Loss of Life

A Dublin Freeman's Journal summary reports a Glasgow to Drogheda steamer wrecked by fire off Lambay. Captain Howden perished, 69 saved, about 22 lost. Rescue by the Bessy smack under Captain Pullen amid harrowing scenes. Passengers were largely poor cattle dealers. hospital treatments noted. The inquiry honors Pullen’s crew and condemns no party. coroner’s inquest pending.

Dublin Freeman's Journal Thorsday Liverpool Hrogheda Lambay Drogheda Howden America Holrhead Ali Abe Bessy Ringsend Bartlet William Pullin Mr. Pullen John Parker George Upham Symes Pullen Boarse Parker Ama Boata Bis Parson Weasel Dublin Lelon Bis Baggot Street Hospital Upham Walsh Lloyds Bowden Trew Ynquest Dostis Thomas Bowden William Pullen Paillen Humane Society Frederick

Education scheme debate unites supporters at Crosby Hall

A large meeting at Crosby Hall chaired by the Right Honourable Lord Ashley backed the government minutes on education. Speakers argued the plan would harmonize voluntary efforts with state support, improve teacher roles, and address mass illiteracy without suppressing religious liberty. The motion carried unanimously, with praise for blending church, dissenters, and state aims.

Vlor John Labouchere Russell Bishopsgate J. D. Powles Eng William Cotton Londen Diocesan Board of Education Gtah Lord Ashley Bunal Melville Les Privy Council House of Commons Committee of the Privy Council Oxford Cambridge London University Church of England Downing Street England Acholara Crosby Hall Schoool i Tonstere Norwich Bose Jesus Cheera Crica Pagets Moseley Midland Hear St. Asaph Earth Lancashire H. Hugbee Beer J.J. Cummings Committee of Council On Education Richard Burgess France Austria Cumming Church of Scotland E. Oriel Anguatus Short Dealgnats Adelaide Joseph Payne Hoare WY. Short Manchester Ant and Boe London Bridge West End Citizen Steamboat Company Hammersmith Wandsworth Patnayet Palace Court Bedford Square

Opening of the Prussian Diet Speech by the King at Baxtis

The King Frederick William III opens Prussian Diet amid snow and limited crowds. He denounces arbitrary rule, asserts rights of the Provincial Diets, pledges no new taxes without consent, and warns against constitutional upheaval while calling for unity, sobriety, and public support. The ceremony ratifies a new era of parliamentary involvement and cautious governance.

Baxtis Laatgarten Sitante Bia Star bin Majesty Hs Majesty Balle Blanche Count du Keller Prussia Seata Frederick William III Soam Preas Ouraelvea Germany Europe Prusia Anawer Imalfin Alteve Pir Treasuries

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