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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 12, 1847

Page

3

Ireland’s coercion debate sparks opposition over safety and rights

The House debated a land and crime control bill amid fierce remarks by O Connell and others. Critics argued it overreaches, citing Ireland’s unrest in Tipperary and Wales, while supporters framed it as necessary to protect life and property. The bill passed second reading with divisions and proceeded to committee stage.

Teulenes Stbieh Regive Ireland Mr. O'Connell Board of Works Times Wales Principality of Wales W. Somerville G. Grey F. O'Connor Major Mahon Rowe Tipperary Friends of Order Friends of Ireland J. O'Connell Mr. O.grace M. O'Connell Roscommon Genteman O’connell Mabou London Srould M. O'Consete S. Canwroup Moore Wall England Harris Veaxen Mr. F. O'Connor

Petition lists return to House of Commons petitions

Tuesday closed petitioning for the House of Commons. The tallies list many petitions from Great Yarmouth Montgomery Stockport Dubhy Cheltenham Gloucestershire West Great Marlow Kinsale Athlone Abingdon Lyme Regis Carlow Westbury Lancaster Sligo Peeblesshire Leicester Dundalk Drogheda Maldon Derby Derbyshire Bodmin Carlisle Burton Aylesbury Bewdley Staffordshire Nottingham Harwich Andover Horsham Lincoln Hyther Essex North Stafford Colchester Monmouth Longford Newcastle under Lyme Waleall Cholmondeley recently declined defending his seat. A plague outbreak on Richmond terrace shows doctors cars due to gastric fever from a contaminated spring in Clifton.

House of Commons Great Yarmouth Lord A. Lennox O. E. Coupe F. H. Goldsmith S. Barber Montgomery Borough Hon. H. Cholmondeley D. Pugh Stockport J. Heald J. G. Johnson G. Henshall T. Whalley J. Goddard W. Keogh J. L. M. O'Bierne S. Tippings P. J. Fallon J. M. Fallon P. Norton Abingdon F. Theniger J. Lye W. Panting S. Cox A. Curling Lyme Regis T.N. Abbey Carlow J. Sad Dundalk C.c.m‘tavish Drogheda W. Somerville T. L. Murray Maldon T. B Lennard Q. Dick Derby E. Strutt F. L. Gower Bodmin J. Wyld Lacy T. Spry Carlisle Hyther E. D. Brockwan J. Wilson D. Major Essex North J. Tyrell Major Beresford C. Wyre Stafford D. Urquhart Clerke Colchester J. A. Hardcastle G. H. Smyth Dennis J. Z. Pegs

Murderous Ridout family tragedy shocks Bathwick listeners

A mother Jane Ridout killed herself and her four children in Bathwick. Inquests found the scene a brutal, premeditated act following prior advice to restrain her. Husband William Ridout and neighbor witnesses testified to Melancholia and danger, with juries returning wilful murder verdicts against Jane Ridout for the children and a separate verdict of self-destruction while temporarily insane for Jane Ridout. The report also covers related local crimes and agency actions across Manchester and Limehouse.

Birmingham Sloo Bathwick Seers Mrs. Rideout Inspector Evans Dr. Baynton Jane Ridout William John Fanny George Mark Crowe Tavern A. H. English Kwaa Elizabeth Lintran Trowbridge William Ridout Woodward Sara Seer Evans William John Ridout Jaid Mark Ridout F. H. R. Woodward Cowpen Manchester Richard Cobden Frederick Willian Cobden Croane Hall Chorley County of Lancaster West Riding Schipt Haymarket White Little Borough Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Eastwood William Bates James Heaton Hebden Bridge Oliver Summit Tunnel Heaton Bates New Bailey Manchester Guardian Baker Limehouse Spale Harner Poplar Arrgurts Matta Worcester Tee Radstock Querney Slade Wilton

Time of sunrise and sunset for Great Britain and Ireland

Instructions to compute sunrise and sunset times by adjusting base times with latitude, plus a complex table of high water corrections for major ports. Also notes Sunday December 12 in Advent with liturgical lessons, moon age, day length, and sunrise details for several dates and places.

Great Britain and Ireland London Bristol Ork Cove Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dove Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton Monpar Torstay Weoneapay Cambridge Faipay Oxford Satunpar Sunvar Bots Morv

Anstey Bill and Protestant Protection Debate

The article argues against renewed statutory protection for the Protestant faith, labeling Mr. Anstey a shallow reformer. It contends legal bulwarks are gone, urging the church to rely on merit rather than statute, and cautions readers not to oppose changes unsupported by reason.

Brougham Anstey Lord Brougham Thomas Mora Coventry Wiseman Iris Elizabeth Charles IL Red Cross Mr. Anstey Father Mathew Mount Neellerai Ireland Useleas John Bull

Public Health and Cholera Fears Grim in England

A London style essay laments influenza and looming cholera, noting dirty puddles and medical tests as public health alarms. It mocks sensational entertainments, cites doubled mortality in Bills, and argues for at home care over hospital removal, urging humane Local Boards of Health responses.

Terpsichora England Boards of Health Ariven

Repeal of the Union Gains Sparse Support in England

The piece notes Feargus O Connour drawing 23 MPs to back a repeal inquiry. It recalls O Connell and questions the prospect, arguing many Englishmen prefer Ireland governed from within but fear a worse outcome if the Union ends. It suggests repeal would grow more popular in England than in Ireland if not checked.

Feargus O’conour House of Commons Mr. O'Connell O'Connor Ireland England Hamppen Wenbecks Hereford Russell Canterbury Hampden Charles Granvicce Wests Ateock Charles Apenda Chisholm Anstey M.P Westminster Police Court Ryatt Lamb Anstey Detsruenis Hoese Art Wong Aida Tedur Theo Das Ant Wendie Cab Bia Cab Broderip

Protectionist Consolation At Bond Street Meeting

The Society for the Protection of Agriculture and British Industry criticized free trade and defended protection. The report argues protection revived trade and commerce, citing Beaconsfield era critiques, landlord tenants, and political economists. It references Sir Thomas More and Tenterden Steeple as parallels to blind reasoning on economic policy.

the Society For the Protection of Agriculture and British Industry Bond Street Thomas More Tenterden Richmond London Leanes Duke of Richmond

Suppression of Murder in Ireland Bill debated in Commons

The Suppression of Murder in Ireland Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons by a majority of 296 to 19. The debate attacked clergy and lay Gentry who defend or incite violence, arguing the measure seeks protection for Ireland and England alike, while warning against justifying murder as a political gun.

B. Rocne Joux O'Cox Housesd OF Commons West Gloucestershire Wakley Gloucestershire House of Commons Earl Fitzhardinge Grantley Berkeley Fitzhardinge Grenville Berkeley Earl Fizhardinge G. Gray Monson Limerick Ryan B. Cochrane Lord Lincoln Lasoucayne Starroap B. Batt Lord Monrers Cocnnaxe J.o'connech Reynoxps Hume W. Vennen Ireland Labourers of Arma Anstey Ten Ablin England P. Scrore Sconty Tipperary Laffan Scuuty Cashel Clonmel O'Finncarry F. O'Connor Kerxoups House F. O'Connon M. O'Connett J. O'Connetl K. J.o'con Nell G. Grer Moncan J. O'Conner Joan O'Connery F. O'Coxxon M. J. O'Connell Bates Sintuorr

Chief Commissioner of Poor Laws debated in parliament

The House of Commons weighs the appointment of the Chief Commissioner of Poor Laws and the suitability of Mr. Charles Buller for the post. Critique centers on clerical opposition, church authority, and the broader political implications of the commissioner's role amid ongoing debates over reform and church-state relations.

House of Commons Yemen Charles Buller Buller Davy Ant Uimbionens Mieenyesh CEWA Hampden John Ball Times Oxford Church of England Penny Tyre Iliwcunerea

Ship in flames off Port Hendward in violent fire

A burning steamer was sighted about ten miles west of Port and drifting toward shore in rough seas. Reports say the vessel, possibly 400 tons, was already afire for hours with crew likely evacuated. Two jet cruisers and fishing trawlers aided efforts as the Taqua arrived at Southampton with fire sighting and crew rescue details.

Werymotts West Bay Creeter Portland Evans Southampton Bill S.W Aready

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