London Corporation Tax Grievances and Reform Plea
Speech denounces the London corporation’s alleged oppression across the metropolis from Windsor to the Medway. He cites port taxes, freeman requirements, and lord mayor feasts funded by bread and coals taxes. He accuses mismanagement on the Thames, calls for reform, and critiques past inquiries while detailing the corporation’s income and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theity
London Corporation
The
Thames
Windsor
Medway
England
Municipal Boroughs
Corporation of London
London
United Kingdom
City of London
Lord Mayor's
Cocket
Zeetsopelle
Hear
Merchants of
Bear
Baronet
Home Department
Common Council
Guildhall
Peter Laurie
James Gravas
Ord
Queenborough
James Graham
Court of Chancery
Corporation
Aix
Newgate
House of Correction
Central Criminal Court
Thames and Meilway
Compier
Magia Tracy
Newgatestrest
Mansion House charges spark city debate in House
The debate centers on the lord mayor's costs tied to the Mansion House and a book author’s charges. Estimates put building at £75,000 with 8,000 annual charges including library and state expenses. Lords and MPs discuss true city expenditures, municipal privileges, and the lord mayor's expected hospitality costs amid calls for clarity and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genteman
Ntleman
W. Wirtrans
Maxon
Antleman
Guildhall
Mansion House
W. Williams
Mr. Williams
City of
London
Common Council
Joan Russgxt
Fueney
Time tables for sunrise sunset and tides in Britain and Ireland
This excerpt outlines methods to calculate sunrise and sunset times by latitude, lists corrections per degree, and gives high water times at major ports with offsets. It also includes a dated almanac entry noting liturgical days, moon age, daylight length, and weather notes for early May in 1831.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain and Ireland
London Dock Gate
Bristol
Ork
Cova
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Legal Q and A on debts, leases, and further claims
A reader inquiry discusses debts on account received, rent deductions, and creditor limits. Several named correspondents propose answers on private acts, witness needs, and liability for payments. The column notes probate divisions, fraudulent transactions, and legal remedies with responses postponed for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
W. Ward
W. W
Bean
Mr Ricardo's Motion and Reciprocity in Trade Debates
The piece defends Mr Ricardo and allies in Parliament, arguing against overreliance on reciprocity treaties. It urges flexible trade policy, prioritizing national interests, lower tariffs where possible, and using diplomacy to reduce duties on desired imports while allowing exchange to drive growth. It questions recent treaty efforts with France Spain Portugal and Brazil and criticizes endless diplomatic haggling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricardo
Crown
Mr. Ricardo
The
Globe
John Russell
Lord Howick
Mrs. Glass
England
Robert Peel
Portugal
France
Nationa
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Aberdeen
Spain
Free Trade vs Protection: England’s Commercial Terms Debate
The text argues for bold reciprocal concessions and declares protection should be replaces by a clear simple tariff. It warns against industrial class carve outs like sugar and corn, insisting a broad intelligible rate by England would boost trade and customs revenue within five years, even without further diplomatic exchanges or embassies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Brazile
Residence of Irish Bishops Sparks Ecclesiastical Debate
The article discusses Mr Fitzstephen French’s question to Lord Eliot on whether Irish bishops should reside at home or abroad, criticizing the Church of Ireland as an established force in Ireland. It notes absentee bishops, revenue use on the Continent, and hints at broader tensions between Ireland and the English establishment, urging the Commons to defer to the Queen’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
St. Helen's
London and Croydon
Wanp
Chamber of Commerce
Sheffield
A. Chapman
Whitby
Trelawney
Cornwall
Busfeild
Bradford
Skipton
Divett
Exeter
Hichards
Merionethshire
Mr. Farnham
Leicestershire
Derbyshire
Evsus
Broadling
Yorkshire
Ward
Herts
Cambridgeshire
Captain Plumridge
Cambridge
Lord G. Loucaser
Select Committee On
Greenwich
Liverpool
Lincoln
College of Maynooth
Diocese of Ely
St. Asaph and
Bengor
Blackburn
Mackinnon
Thames
Portsmouth
Currers
C. Buzxxsur
Shoreham Harbour
E. KyatensvuLt
Rice
North Foreland Light
Ramsgate
Ajor Begistorp
Languard Fort
Lord Worster
England
Wales
Supreme Courts
Jervis
Extor
Ireland
Suith O'Brien
Ervland
Hess
Frence
Escort
Fitzstephen French
Lord Eliot
Church of England
Mr. French
Sneyd
French
Gazette de Cologne
Republic of Texas
Paris and Versailles
Orleana
Justi
Orleans
Bayonne
St. Esprit
Madrid
M. Arago
Grenelle
Pantheon
Tur Inpian
A. E. Frere
Addiscombe
13Th Light Infantry
Bengal Cavalry
Henry Shank
Nicholetts
William Not
Barnet
Bysis
B Browie
Bristol Gazette
Thoraday
Balrartty
Lodwich's
Bleausy Church
Wiliam Lewis
Joly Perkins
Wa Werness
Perkins
Court of Chancery critique of Mr Roebuck’s silk gown bid
A commentary on Roebuck's ascent to silk gown status in Chancery. The piece argues the bid reflects political leverage rather than legal merit, noting Roebuck’s ties to the House of Commons and potential subservience to Conservative power. It asserts the value of distinction and predicts a political shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Chancery
Tvzapar
Sergeant Wrangham
Gregory Lewin
Talbot
Martin
Roebuck
Neton
Majcaty
Lord Brougham
Lord Lyndhurst
Mr. Talbot
Lord Wharncliffe
Boots
Mr. Roebuck
House of Commons
Condolences and Birth of a Princess at Kensal Green
The House of Lords paused to congratulate on the birth of another Princess after condolence for the Duke of Sussex. Sir Robert Peel praised the Duke’s character and service. A vast Masonic funeral is planned for May 4 at Kensal Green with about 25,000 masons expected. The Times notes cautious commentary on royal events and public sentiment. The report also covers the finding of Benjamin Ferrand Busfeild’s drowned body near Blackwall and inquest proceedings, plus assorted European news and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Duke of Sussex
House of Commons
Robert Peel
Kensal Green
Duke of Wellington
Lucock
Ius
Busfeild
Benjamin Ferrand Busfeild
Blackwall
Cambridge
Vulcan
Devonshire
Woolwich
Abbey Arms
Plaistow
C. C. Lewis
Essex
William Edward Surtees
Temple
Weymouth
Thomas Hiles
Woolwich Reach
Blackway Railway Company
Brunswick
Blackwall Railway Company
Brunswick Pier
Yorkshire
Jared Prince
Adela
Benjo
Prine
Don Morbing
Palac
Lord Minim
Praia
vTnomedia Lee Tien
Siatel
Buckin Chini
Dia
Cabi Uckingh Atlas
Gare Cab
M.D
Femmaiog
Cera
Palenet
Baccla
Wang
Erlain Ward
Earl
England
Walt Pad
Royal
Cai
Prince
Jacobs
Abe
Arenes
Charles Lacuct
Jn Tech
Nu Clark
Liu Prom
Secon
Domini
Mattie
Jones
Duke Buvarda
Uli
Storm over Factory Bill and religious tensions in Parliament
A turbulent critique of the Factory Bill notes mass petitions flooding the House as MPs struggle to read them. It condemns Puseyism and clerical power while urging a broader, conscience-respecting approach to national education, warning against sacrificing liberty for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
General Committee On Petitions
High Church
Terquemada
Dr. Pusey
Standard
John Bull
Lord John Russell
James Graham
England
Accouchement of Her Majesty Reported Amid Royal Preparations
The newspaper chronicles the birth of a royal heir with references to royal officials, the palace staff, and the public announcement process. It notes delays, ceremonial duties, and the involvement of ministers, clergy, and courtiers as plans unfold for a formal address and celebrations surrounding the infant.
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St. Asaph
Bangor
Lyrrizro
Worcester
Lord StasHope
Protestant Association of Dublin
Maynooth College
Duke of
Sussex
Marquis of
Marquis of Northambton
Royal Society
Lord Campnech
Scotland
Cranzicarde
Limerick
Westher—Legh
Meteo
Ephem
Zadkiel
St. xEsp
St. James's Day
British Museum
Royal Academy
South Sea
Legh
Northampton
Boston
Zedkiel
Puipar
Bonaparte
Stroud
Abingdon
Loxpon
DrGesEs
North Latitude
Suxpar
Monpar
Tuxspar
Tsaunspar
Farpar
Sarcvapar
Sonpay
the Weekly Chronicle
Kensal-Green
Princess
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