Privilege of the House Over Sheriffs Debate in Commons
The House debates the privilege to publish its proceedings and the conduct of sheriffs in contempt cases. Lord Advocate and allies urge retaining privilege. opponents argue for parliamentary remedy via law. The assembly passes divisions on motions to release sheriffs or limit Hansard steps, and adjourns after ordering Stockdale to Newgate.
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E. Sucpern
Court of Queen's Bench
Messrs
Hansard
Stockdale
Parliament
House of Lords
Ffansard
House of Commons
Frederick Poxiock
Westminster Hall
O'Connell
Mbthc
Courts of Chancery and Exchequer
Connell
Tris
Loase
F. Suaw
Queen's Bench
C. W. Wran
Juns Russexay
Wm. Blackstone
Lord Coke
T. Duxcombe
M. Woop
London
R. PeEx
Sir R. Peel
Lard Joan Russean
Messrs. Hansard
Adv
Howard
Epward Scepe
W. Fouartz
Noble Tel
Lord J. Russiiz
John Joseph Stockdale
Newgate
Law
J. J. Stockdale
Alderman Thompson
The Latest Standard Inrecuig Encr.- Cabinet Shifts Reported
The piece notes widespread rumors of Lord Melbourne resigning with Lord Lansdowne after the Queen's marriage. Russell to be first lord of the treasury, Durham to join the cabinet, Ward and Buller in office. Parliament to be dissolved, coin-law repeal and ballot planned. a salt duty and new taxes feature in the revenue plan.
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Lord Melbourne
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Russell
Treasury
Lord Durham
Ward
C. Buller
Prince Albert
Sibthorp
Retford
Leeds Intelligencer
Lord Minto
India
Stockdale
Newgate
John Joseph Stockdale
House of Commons
Cope
Queen names Earl of Listowel as lord in waiting
The Gazette reports the Queen has pleased to appoint the Earl of Listowel one of the lords in waiting to her Majesty. Tea market updates follow with last week’s deliveries around 409000 lb and current prices steady amid expectations of larger new season tea supplies. An earlier item notes a person from Sheffield detained at York castle for conspiracy is linked to a historic county election incident involving Mr. Brougham.
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Earl of Listowel
Durrey
York Castle
Sheffield
Lord) Brougham
Halifar Guardian
W. P
Michaelmas
P. T
Tuquirer
R. W
A.B. C
P. Q.H
W. P.C
Lady-lay
John Stevenson
George Castle
W. L
Glenton
William Varley
Manchester
J.R. F
Edward Wilcock
Court of Equity
James Marshall
J.H.T
William Headon
Connmon
E. M
W.G
Ann G
W.R.C
J. W
R. L
Alf
John Williams
T. R
Merchant Seaman's Fund
J. Day
Lord Byron
Lord King
Earl of
Seutonius
Blackwood
C. B
Gulielmus
Uncle Willie
Weekly Chronicle
Sun
Frost
Lord Brougham
Newport
Jones
Williams
F. Pollock
Bradford
Wales
Lord Normanby
House of Lords
Udges
Legal and botanical notes from the Weekly Chronicle
A dense column of legal correspondence covers tenancy, contracts for minors, guardianship, and debt recovery with practical rulings. It also includes botanical briefings on Crocus care, ginseng, soot usage, and shrub management, plus misc items and reader notes on publications and ads.
Engravings Honor Queen and Prince in Weekly Chronicle Feature
The Weekly Chronicle will publish a pictorial two page coup d il featuring twelve engravings on the royal marriage. Subjects include medallion portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Buckingham Palace procession vignettes, Windsor Castle honeymoon scenes, royal arms, and genealogical trees of Hanover and Saxecobourg. Fourpence halfpenny, Office 337 Strand.
The Privilege Question and the Newport Rioters Debate
A Victorian editorial reviews the Privilege question in Parliament, praising the Solicitor-General’s blend of law and sense, and arguing against surrender of free publication rights. It condemns Chartist violence at Newport, defends Frost and allies, and warns against pardons while urging accountability and public interest. The piece weighs legal strategy, political pressure, and economic impact on Wales amid unrest.
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House of Commons
Darby
Sir William Follett
Court of Queen’s Bench
Wilde
William Follett
Privilege Committee
Gurney
Hansard
Messrs. Hansard
Messrs
Lord Brougham
Robert Peel
Commons
Lords
Delicate Strong Socialism and the Bishop of Exeter
The Standard savages the Bishop of Exeter for backing an anti Socialist address to the Crown. It warns that Proclamation cannot ban socialism and argues the economy of Owenite ideas has failed. It urges caution, insisting experience will test the theory and condemns coercive suppression of opinion.
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Xeter
Owen
Lanark
Hampshire
Exeter
Prince Albert Naturalization Bill Passed by Lords
The House of Lords, after a week’s delay, passed Prince Albert's Naturalization Bill with precedence clauses omitted by Lord Melbourne to avert a heated debate. Lord Lyndhurst’s Stowe visit is cited as pretext for Tory delay, drawing criticism of royal regard from the Queen.
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Prince Albert
House of Lords
Lord Melbourne
Lord Londonderry
Lord Brougham
Rely
Lord Lyndhurst
Stowe
Duke of Wellington
George the Fourth
William the Fourth
Parliamentary Proceedings Highlight House of Lords Clash
A fiery debate in the Lords led by the Duke of Wellington and Sir Frederick Trench, with Conservatives debating wax candles and old customs. The Commons saw Sir Robert Inglis contesting a Newgate commitment while Stockdale’s fate remained in question, and the Sheriffs issue resumed with votes against discharge.
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House of Lords
Duke of Wellington
Frederick Trench
Commons
Warburton
Hume
John Russell
the Admiralty
More O’ferrall
Lord Auckland
Indus
John Hobhouse
John
Robert Peel
Blackwood
Newgate
Howard
Stockdale
Robert Inglis
Baronet
Darby
Hansard
John Russell Stockdale
Ministerial Changes and Dissolution Rumors Stir Parliament
The piece discusses rumored ministerial shakeups in the party after defeat, noting possible exits and arrivals at head quarters. It denies an imminent dissolution this year, cites Lord Durham’s illness, and questions the prudence of adding figures like Lord Howick, Charles Buller, and Ward to the administration.
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Lord Melbourne
Lord Durham
Lord Brougham
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Howick
Charles Buller
Wood
Ward
4000 Men to Algiers Amid Transport Shortage
A Toulon letter notes 4000 troops to Algiers for now due to transport limits, with two men-of-war in the roads delaying the expedition set to sail on the 6th, and rations supplied by all war and marine ovens. The Sheriff and House of Commons debate follows in common hall, with resolutions supporting the sheriffs and opposing general warrants, amid election rumours and police prep for dueling in Cheltenham. Bank of England quarterly figures released.
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Toulon
Algiers
War and Marine Departments
House of Commons
Clarkson
James Wilkinson
Kirby
London
Silson
Sydney Taylor
Seager
Ramsden
Callow
Browning
Gurney
Selby
Harding
D. W. Wire
Londonderry Journal
Tyrone
Verner
Sainte
Corry
Edmond Hayes
Donegal
Arrair
Honour Prevesten
Promenade
Promenade Villas
Cheltenham Free Press
Bank of Encuano
Bank of England
Downing-street
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