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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 13, 1842

Page

4

Naval monuments debate and Irish bankruptcy bill actions

Parliament debates memorials for Exmouth Saumarez and Sydney Smith while contrasting monuments for science and peace. The House passes the Coventry Boundaries Bill, Marriage (Ireland) Bill and various other measures as discussions touch on prison reform, Irish police, remonstrances, and state of public affairs.

Johnston Hesn Baronet Home Department J. Gran Sergeant Adams Piccadilly Sir J. Graham Sereant Adams James Graham Robert Peet Lord Exmouth Lord Saumarez Sydney Smith R. Peel Lord de Saumarez Hawes Chatham Pitt Percival Cooke Herschell Watt Davy Dr. Black Europe R. Meris George Cockers House of Commons Here Sir Robert Peel Wyse Westminster Abbey St. Paul's F. Burnett Brotherton Lambeth Bowler Salford Coventry Ireland Lord Extor J. Graham Baillie Ruardsolontane’s Hime Secretary of State Isle of Wight Pentonville J. Grattan T. Witses Trowas Duscompe Bury Bradford Hythe Dundee Halifax Aberdeen Woodside Sheffield Grover Clean Ro Pee Dencosm R. Yourke James Grahtam West Elior Dungarvan Lord Eliot Hagan Fawcett Sligo O'Brien Parswenstox Duke of Wellington Robert Peel O'Connell Whig Downing-street Great Britain China Peer Sibthorp Hume

Palmerston motion approved and Lords discuss registration bill

In a lively session Lord Palmerston's motion passed amid remarks from Mr Coupey Mr Hume and Mr Ewart The Lords then addressed several bills including the better registration of electors and boroughs incorporation The Newfoundland bill reached its third reading and was passed before adjournment until Friday

Duke of Buccleuch Earl of Shaftenbery Court of Chancery Ireland Dublin Hrouse of Commons Pat Ord Campbell House of Assembly of Newfoundland Agenard Newfoundland Sibthorp Affghanistan America Coupey Hume Ewart Lord Palmerston J. Granam Parchmethit Fngland Wales Coventry Manchester Birmingham Bolton Buopuan Lord Rivas Chance Son Burge

Legal correspondence about wills and marriage rights

A letter page discusses counsel for children in court, estate claims, and how wills are handled after death. It covers marriage licenses, executor accounts, creditors, and who may sue for estates, with reader questions about legitimacy, guardians, and the right to inherit.

Haneery M. QQ. S M.A. C A. WB Keelvaiaational Hugh Williams C.D B. G N. Ob KE. J. Bo Manchester

Debate on Palmerston Motion Dominates Session

The Weekly Chronicle analyzes the session, noting rapid legislation and uncertain details of Bribery and Bankruptcy Bills. It condemns Sir Robert Peel for a flawed apology and criticizes Lord Ashley for government support while praising Ashley’s local achievements against a national disgrace.

Lord Palmerston Lord Ashleys Robert Peel Tord Palmerston Lords Commons Ordnance Services Court of Chancery Offices East Indies Ireland Dublin Imperial Bank of England Cauvin Hele Mines and Coullieries Lord Ashley House of Lords House of Commons James Graham Lord Wharncliffe C. Buller Lord Campbell

Almanac style calendar for Britain and Ireland times

The calendar explains sunrise and sunset calculations by latitude with minute adjustments, and gives high water times at major ports with added or subtracted hours and minutes for each location. It notes applying the rules to other calendar information and directs readers to Notices to Correspondents for further details.

Great Britain Ireland London Bristol Cork Cove Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Harbour Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton

Ipswich Committee Bribery Claims Examined by Stewart

The Ipswich Committee controversy is revisited as Patrick Stewart defends against charges of bribery and treating. The piece argues there was no real dissent within the committee about bribery on a large scale, only questions of agency and intent, with old electoral tricks recalled. It criticizes the Times and Standard for bias and defends Stewart’s stance on electoral integrity.

Hanover Mary Saxe Altenburg Ems Hamburgh A.W. E Central Criminal Court VA. H Jacques C. D Bond E. H Earl of Cadogan Henry Charles Chelsea G. S—Lord Sefton United Kingdom House of Lords Fusbes—Garrick Weekly Chronicle Robert Peel Lord Exmouth Lord de Saumares Sidney Smith Burslem London T. R Ipswich Committee P. M. Stewart THE TIMES Patrick Stewart Standard the Times P. Stewart Ipswich Stewart Henry Fitzroy Lewes Harwich Southampton Lord Nugent Lefeuvre Hope Mildmay Liberal Party Cambridge Reading England

Ipswich verdicts and party unity probed

Thousands of pounds spent at Nottingham and Lewes are cited as evidence of fear and coercion in Ipswich after recent convictions. The Tory committee notes the only disagreement is over extent of responsibility of Gladstone and Lord Desart for allies acts, and argues party control remains unaffected by the Ipswich case.

Nottingham Lewes Ipswich Gladstone Lord Desart R. Peel

Disturbances at Manchester blamed on misrepresentations

A Times report is denounced as fabricating Anti Corn Law League blame for Ashton Stalybridge Oldham and Manchester disturbances. The piece argues masters caused unrest by wage cuts, condemns Tory magistrates and fears bloodshed, urging orderly resolution and noting Colonel Wemyss’s control in Manchester.

Anti-Corn Law League Ashton Stalybridge Oldharr Manchester Acland Feargus O'Connor League Jones Robert Peel Peterloo England Times MaConnor Northern Star Wemyss

Southampton contest tensions threaten Reform prospects

The Southampton election scrutiny portrays Lord Nugent clashing with voters over reform, as critics blame élite influence and property interests for Conservative gains. The piece condemns Nugent’s nomination speech, notes widespread dissatisfaction, and questions Reform’s viability amid unemployment and political stalemate.

Belgian consul notes coal export duties could aid Livonia trade

Brussels reports that England duty on coal exports might push Belgian merchants to import coal into Livonia. Riga port has no coal duty, and Belgian shipowners have not visited Riga Pernau Aremburg Leban Windau in the first six months, per the Belgian consul.

Brussels Riga England Livonia Pernau Aremburg Leban Windau

Forged Exchequer Bills Case Report Summary

Commissioners detail the forged Exchequer Supply bills fraud led by E Rapallo and Beaumont Smith. They trace issuance rules, circulation, and the chain of holders from claimants to Rapallo, noting discovery sparked by De Berchem’s 1841 loan deposit scheme and Morgan and Mariner/De Berchem financing. Four holder classifications emerge, highlighting varying degrees of caution and suspicion.

Muir Exchequer Besamnant Smith Ernest Rapallo E. Rapallo Beaumont Smith Smith Angelo Solari Messrs. W J. Morgan Messrs. Mariner de Berchem Rapallo Stock Exchange de Berckem

Ipswich election set for Monday or Tuesday

The Ipswich contest features Liberal candidates Messrs Gisborne and Moffat against Tory leaders Viscount Villiers and Captain Gladstone with the vote scheduled across either Monday or Tuesday.

Ipswich Messrs Gisborne and Moffat Viscount Villiers Gladstone

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