Art Unions Stir Debate on Lottery Law and Patronage
A parliamentary debate weighs the impact of art unions on culture, opposing gambling-like practices while urging annual funding for the National Gallery. Lawmakers reference a 1840s inquiry, noting benefits to public art education and the need to curb abuses without harming art promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Gallery
Ewart
G_ Grey
Isute
Waterford
Eastlake
Henley
Shdorets
Lord H. Waxe
Escort
Praett
Ireland
Frewen
Middlesex Free Trade Banquet Praises Free Trade Victory
At Albion hall Hammersmith about 120 guests dined to celebrate repeal of the Corn Laws. Sir Charles Napier chaired as speakers lauded free trade and peace, contrasted with Protectionists, and saluted Cobden Villiers Bright and others for leading the repeal effort. The banquet closed with toasts to free trade and the late triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
C. Ke
House of Commons
Anti- Corn Law League
Colonel Thompson
Thompson
League
Manchester
Cheera
Yorkshire
George Thompson
Villiers
Cobden
Bright
Mr. Thompson
Charles Pelham Villiers
Mr. Cobden
Cherrs
David
Jonathan
John Wright
Mr. Villiers
Cubden
John Bright
Chatchin
Sugar Division Fails Amid Lord George Bentinck Crisis
The Weekly Chronicle critiques the Stanley and Bentinck push, labeling it a trick by the West Indian Monopolists. It notes a 130 vote majority against the Bentinck plan, cites absences from the 1841 party, and argues the result reflects broader country interests. Lord George's miscalculations at Goodwood and in Friday’s division are highlighted alongside praise for independents who opposed the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord George
Bentinck
Robert Peel
Lord John
Robert Pee
Stanley
Bentinck Cross
Coventry
George
Hastings
Stenley
George Bentinck
Harry Inglis
Babbage
Beiling-Ring
Goodwood
House of Commons
Ths
Sidney Herbert
George Bentinch
Duvvil
Tynn
A Worthy Antagonist for Lord Brougham
A London press brief mocks Lord Brougham as a cat and critiques his stance on sugar duties. It contrasts Lord Brougham with Lord Denman, noting their liberal credentials and arguing both have drifted from true Liberal positions while hinting at instability in government and public reaction.
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Lord Brougham
Sir Peter Laurie
Court of Aldermen
Peter
Dickens
Zunch
Pusch
Marylebone
Lord Broagham
Peter Laurie Thaa
Lord
Brougham
House of Commons
Clarkeon
Court of Queen's Bench
Lord Denman
Sir Robert Peel
Africa
Brazil
Ins
É&C
Lorda
Liberal Party
Time of sunrise sunset and tides for Great Britain and Ireland
Instructions describe calculating sunrise and sunset times by latitude, adjusting by 80 minutes per degree above 6 and 80 minutes minus 3 minutes per degree below 6. It also lists high water times at London Dock and adjustments for Bristol York Falmouth Harbour etc, plus a dated weekly calendar with Bible readings, moon age and day length details from 214 days year and dates in August.
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Great
Britssx
Ireland
Lon
Bristol
York
Cove
Falmouth
Aull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Free Traders desire stronger leadership than Lord Stanley and Lord George Bentinck
The passage argues that Free Traders should seek more earnestly to have stronger leaders than Lord Stanley and Lord George Bentinck. It notes a detailed analysis of the Division’s makeup is on page seven and recommends readers study it for clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Stanley
Lord George Bentinck
King Hudson’s Dominions Critique of Rail Safety Probes
A public voice urges government scrutiny of the King Hudson Railway after the Stratford collision. The piece cites broken bones and a coroner’s jury finding fault with management, calling for a full inquiry into salaries, staffing, and the line’s construction, beyond Major Pasley’s report.
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Denman
Eastern Counties
Africa
King Hudson
Jack
Stratford
Hudson
Pasley
Morality of the Peel School in Sugar Question Resisted
An editorial assay condemns Sir Robert Peel's conduct on the sugar issue, arguing public motives should be judged fairly. It notes Peel’s past positions on the Corn Bill and counters the ex-Minister’s stated reasons for supporting a proposal not once his own plan.
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Marquis of Lanspowxe
Lord Beovenam
Commission of the Peace
Ireland
Lord Broconax
Cornwall Railway Committee
Viscount TornixcTon
Westminster Hall
Brovcuam
Lord Brougham
Equity
Jord
Broveuam
Earl of Cranexpon
D. R. Ross
LazovcHere
London
H. Lasovc
Dublin
Maurene Brapy
Henry Labouchere
Jond
Eastern Counties Railway
Wisbeach
St. Ives
Cambridge Junction
Benson
Eastern Counties Railway Company
B. Distsox
Eastern Cration Railway
Hewson
le Wan
Pater
BR. Yorke
Hume
Landrcuers
J. Guallamo
Henson
Sdsat
B. Desisos
Gary
Adem Elmslie
Foreign Office
Chine
Andover Union
House of Commons
Chadwick
Wakley
Board of Guardians
Board of Commissioners
Boards of Guardians
Fleet Street
League
Covent Garden Theatre
Scotland
J. R
Newcastle
Hungary
ceaSse
Maxperm Maxchester
James Hunt
Taseelemaker
Liverpool Times
Parster
Paisley
Edinburgh
Trak
Vauxhall Bridge
Putney
Aud Denly
Birmingham
Wm. Hailes
Penteman
Wolverton
Harrow
Euston Square
University College Hospital
Orgenixe
Ragged School
New Cut
Grove Lane
Victoria Theatre
Arthur Kinnaird
Bend
Austin
Alliott
Jand
Kiradford
Ereand
Bywater
Mag
Vic
Jethysganes
Robert Peel
Peel and the Sugar Question in a Cabinet Clash
A Statesman’s stance on the Sugar measure is debated as Sir Robert Peel supports the ministerial proposal despite disapproval on moral and fiscal grounds. The piece questions whether backing a plan for expediency justifies political risk, and argues principles over party convenience in evaluating the wisdom of Peel’s vote and possible resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peel
Protectioniata
Sagar
Dr. Johnson
George Bentinck
Treasury
Stanley and Bentinck
Lord John Russell
Contending political maneuvering and navy estimates in 19th century debate
The article critiques Liberal Free Traders of Monmouthshire over endorsements and divisions linked to the Beaufort quarrel and sugar policy. It notes Navy Estimates prompting discussion of government efficiency under the Russell administration, then analyzes Lord George Bentinck’s strategy on a temporary sugar bill. It ends with critique of Whig and Conservative dynamics and a note on the Hounslow military flogging case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouthshire
Somerset
Beaufort
Granville Somerset
Peel
George Bentinck
Squireens
Somersets
Jssue
House of Commons
Admiralty
Berkeley
Russell
George Bestinck
Commons
Lord George
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V. Smith
Pecugst
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G. Baxars
Sir G. Grey
Union
Syoonex
Hexor
Bookry
K. Youre
C. Woon
Joint Stock Banka
Scotland and Ireland
Fornes
House
Heme
Gortecen
NewnecaTe
England
Hesxtey
R. Fercuson
J. Stuart
George Ciera
Court of Common Pleas
C. Woop
the Weekly Chronicle
Lord Broughan
Great Britain and Ireland
North
Risas
King Hudson's Dominions
Peel School
Lord Lincoln
James Grehamn
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