The Session of 1839 and the Liberal Risk
The piece warns that the 1839 session opens against liberal reform and that Peel’s stance seals the Corn Laws fate. It argues Reform Bill stalemate risks boosting anarchists while favoring a future coalition with Conservatives. It predicts a turning point where corn law agitation may push broader franchise reform and better governance.
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Wakley
W. Molesworth
Chas
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Hutt
Dennistoun
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Lushington
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Gome
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the Times
National Convention Begins With Charters Petitions Lists
Delegates from across Britain meet at the British Coffee-house in Cockspur Street to launch the People’s Charter effort. About 60 delegates present hear petitions with signatures and rent tallies from Birmingham Edinburgh Glasgow Manchester and other towns while committees organize rules funding and outreach to Parliament.
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Ballie Hugh Craig
Craig
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Wade
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Jesus Christ the
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Lovett
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F. O’connor
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O’brien
Hadley
Salt, Sankey
Feargus O’connor
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Chesney
Foley-place
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Mr. Pierce
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Williame Cobbett
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Salt Rose
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de Lacy Evans
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Bishop Marsh near death prompts lease stakes and Tory gain
The Peterborough bishop Dr Herbert Marsh has been seriously indisposed for three weeks at an advanced age. If he dies before Lady Day, leases fall due including Mark Fitzwilliam's, with rents raised only to conservatives supporters, risking a fifty-vote Tory gain.
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