London Corporation Taxes and Governance Critique Explodes
A heated debate denounces the London corporation for oppressive taxes on bread, coal, potatoes, and all goods, plus heavy feasting costs and mismanagement of the Thames port. Speakers urge reform, citing wasteful expenditure, freeman labor requirements, and lavish lord mayoral hospitality funded by urban residents.
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Bnot
London Corporation
Thames
Windsor
Medway
England
Majes
Corporation of London
London
United Kingdom
Cocket
Merchants of
Corporation
Baronet
Home Department
Common Council
Right
Guildhall
Civic Chair
Peter Laurie
James Guanax
Noble Lord
Queenborough
James Graham
Court of Chancery
City of London
Lord Mayon
Sipovenees
Newgate
House of Correction
Central Criminal Court
The
Thames and Medway
Newgate Street
Corporation of
City of
Legal Queries and Readers Answers From The Constant
A wide set of reader questions on debts, property, taxes, marriage legality, and legal procedure are addressed. Topics include treating a fraudulent payment as a debt, creditor liability, options for claiming income or rent deductions, bills before suing, and indictment for obtaining goods under false pretences. The column notes limited room and postpones several entries to next week.
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John
W. Ward
T.C. R
W. W
Bean
Ricardo motion on reciprocity treaties and free trade
In the London Chronicle essay, Mr Ricardo’s motion seeks to avoid tying import duty reductions to similar cuts by other powers. The piece argues for engaging Portugal France and other states where best, asserting that trade depends on exchanges, not treaties alone. It questions recent negotiations with France Spain Portugal and Brazil and notes ongoing diplomatic haggling.
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MR. Ricardo
Globe
John Russell
Lord Howick
England
Robert Peel
Portugal
France
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Aberdeen
Ricardo
Spain
Brazils
Irish bishops residence policy debated by Fitzstephen French
A critique of Mr Fitzstephen French’s challenge to Irish episcopal residency and the question of whether the Crown should sanction continental stays. The piece argues the English establishment in Ireland harms Catholic and Protestant interests, cites absentee bishops as examples, and urges the Commons to refrain from meddling with royal prerogative.
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Fitzstephen French
Lord Eliot
Church of England
Ireland
French
Sneyd
Mr. French
House of Commons
Court of Chancery Roebuck’s Silk Gown Debate and Politics
A London Court of Chancery notice discusses the ascent of Mr. Roebuck to the Silk Gown amid barroom politics. It mocks the price of legal precedence, likening advancement to payment in malt or meal, and predicts Roebuck will align with Conservatism when needed while maintaining some stated independence. The piece also references Lord Brougham, Lord Lyndhurst, and Talbot in evaluating influence and loyalty within the bar.
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Prince Ament
Baistol
Prince Albert
Bristol
Great Britain
Prince George Or
Canbnipce
Ionian Islands
Royal
Prince Mecklenberg of
Strelitz
Neptune
Whittingham
SaLrapuny
Bouverie
Longford Castle
Salisbury
Brodie
Tuames Tunxet
Court OF Chancery
Toespar
Sergeant Wrangham
Gregory Lewin
Talbot
Martin
Roebuck
Snayp
Her Majesty's Counsel
Lord Brougham
Lord Lyndhurst
Lord Wharncliffe
Mr. Roebuck
House
Cobden
Lords and Commons salute Duke of Sussex and birth of Princess
The House of Lords paused between condolence and birth congratulations with praise for the Duke of Sussex. Sir Robert Peel lauded his life, integrity, and charity work, while the 25,000 Masons plan his funeral at Kensal Green on May 4. A royal birth bulletin mocks public fear with clockwork efficiency.
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House OF Lords
Culchestex
St. Asaph
Bangor
Lyttirros
Worcester
Lord Stanuart
Protestant Association of Dublin
Maynooth College
Duke OF Sussex
Duke of
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Royal Society
Lord Campnett
Scotland
Marquis of Craxthorpe
House of Commons
Robert Peel
Kensal Green
Duke of Wellington
Locock
The Factory Bill Storm in Parliament and Education Clash
The piece surveys furious petitions against the Factory Bill in the House of Commons and the clash between Puseyite influence and dissenters. It notes the impracticality of passing the bill as is, calls for widening educational reform beyond voluntary contributions, and stresses balancing conscience rights with national education needs amid political maneuvering.
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Tard Lotrox
Maynooth College
Ireland
Rd Corrennasm
Lord Campsexe
Lord Wickrow
Lord Monreauty
Earl of Asexpeen
France
Lord Beaumont
Latvia
Lord Campseay
House of Commons
General Committee On Petitions
Torquemade
Pusey
Standard
John Bull
Lord John Russell
James Graham
England
Lane Fox and Repeal Ireland Debate Sparks
A critical view of Mr Lane Fox's Push for stronger powers amid Repeal agitation in Ireland argues coercion risks inflaming unrest. The piece endorses conciliation over force, critiques O Connell’s tactics, and notes forthcoming parliamentary steps and a Navy uniform change reported by the Hampshire Telegraph.
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Lane Fox
Mijesty
Great Britain
Ireland
Her
Navy
Hampshire Telegraph
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