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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 26, 1847

Page

3

Imperial Parliament Debates On Ireland Bills And Adjournment

In a Monday session the Lords approved the Crime and Outrage Ireland Bill the Railway Bill and the Public Works Ireland Bill by commission The adjournment to February 3 was moved amid debate over Jewish disabilities conscription duties and Saturday attendances Lords J Russell discussed penalties for nonattendance and the possibility of exemptions for Jewish members The Commons adjournment and discussions on distress in Warwickshire and South Wales followed with calls to delay further measures until relief funds and Ireland’s Poor Laws could be assessed Numerous motions were entered and the New Zealand Government Bill received a second reading before the House adjourned to February 3.

Sxsousah LORDS Ireland Marquis of ‘Lansnowne Earl of Ellenborouge Marquis of Laxsnowne Howush of Commons Joan Russert Srot Harr Lord J. Russell J. Russecy Lord J. Rissley Spooner Warwickshire South Wales England Herries Newveaatt Maunsgec P.sczore Lord Lincoln Hinprey Graystone Statnorr L. O'Brigs Heneiss Frem Great Britain Mr. Herries Mr. Spooner Perliament Earl of Clarendon Lord Clarendon North America Canada Col. Downe B. Bae H. Grattan G. Gues Deanna Sky Cubden Tay Agoo Houre Commos Cobden Stockport Invard China Shiz Indian Archipelago

Mother seeks clemency for teen in old Bailey theft case

At Lambeth police court Mrs Ward, mother of James W Ward convicted at the Old Bailey and sentenced to seven years transportation for stealing his grandfather’s watch, along with Mary Ann Turpin, pressed for justice. She presented a letter from her son alleging a relative forced the theft and kept most of the fifty shillings. The case raised questions about the sincerity of a witness and the suspected guilt of a third party. The Recorder ordered further consideration, with Ward’s mother to return the next day.

Lambeth Noron Ward James W. Ward Old Bailey Mary Ann Turpin Nho Turpin Quender Norton Mr. Norton China Hong Kong Lady Mary Wond London Canton Sir John Davis Vulture Cochin China Ringdove Sir John Hue Sir Joho Macdougel Inglefield Vernon Manilla Straits Royal Irish Madras Native Infantry India Great Britain Shanghai East India Company Amoy Cincutan Pekin Gazette Council of State Taukwang China Mail Sin Joux Davie China Mail Extra Howo Kona Turon N.E L'Isle de Y Observatoire Board of Revenue Kwangnan Buddha Singapore Toron Harbour

India China and Egypt in late 1847 dispatches report

Long dispatches from Bombay Calcutta and Lucknow detail Earl Dalhousie travels Suez to Calcutta and Governor General Hardinge's movement through Meerut Cawnpore Lucknow with reports on Sikh troops Tej Singh and Oude affairs Nizam and Punjab reforms and calamities including famine and bank panic.

India Marseilles Bombay Moozaffer Earl of Dalhourie Suez Calcutta Gardendia Lahore F. Currie Lawrence Punjab Aiatriota Peshawar Tej Singh Lali Singh Dhost Mahomed Afghanistan Scinde Lord Hardinge Meerut Cawnpore Lucknow Oade Oude Magness Delhi Nizem Guornevor Angoul Europa Calcutta Star Reid, Irving, and Co M‘beath Cananore Bengal J. Edwardes Frontier Brigade Kangra J. M. Swinton Chunar R. M‘intosh Messrs. Sanderson and Co Bank of England Ea Ag Panjab Britain Lanont Gentleman's Gazette Overland Lebhore Sir John Littler Palace Borss Fee Queen Lron General Littler Bia

Weathergloom and ecclesiastical debate fill a Sunday issue

The week’s Chronicle blends sun timing rules for Britain and Ireland with harbor high water tables, then shifts to religious controversy. It critiques Dean Merewether’s memorial, reports Sir George Grey’s reply, and analyzes Irish Catholic clergymen’s role amid crime and public order concerns.

Denunciations and murder threaten Ireland’s harmony and church honor

The piece argues that violent denunciations and conspiracies against property have driven Ireland toward disorder, calling for strong powers and united effort beyond sectarian lines. It notes potential involvement of Catholic clergy, questions the reliability of reported denunciations, and urges inquiry to expose the facts and protect the church’s honour.

Ireland

Poem of Political Polemics on Jews and Providence

The piece mocks reform era disputes over Jewish emancipation and religious liberty, citing The Standard and Morning Post. It questions civil rights denial to Jews, notes inflammatory rhetoric, and discusses the troubling way religious arguments are used in political discourse. It also comments on a controversial obituary note about Dr. Hampden and Dr. Arnold.

Ander United Kingdom Waite Jarning Post Arnold da. Hamppen Lars Agwoiy Hampden Dr. Arnold

Opinion Fragments on Leadership and Faith in a Kingdom

A fragmentary, decorous discourse questions the prudence of blind faith in leadership within a kingdom. It notes that understanding is limited, humbly acknowledging that even righteous minds may err and that truth may be veiled by intentions that differ from apparent meaning.

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Cobden and free trade clash over taxes and armament policy

The article records a heated exchange between Cobden supporters and opponents in Parliament over corn laws, tea duties, and military spending. It argues Cobden favors free trade, reduced taxes, and measured armaments, while critics urge caution and stronger defense. It also notes related local notices and a minor crime reporting theft in Barnsley.

England Earl Grey

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