Ireland Corn Laws Debate and Reform Proposals
In a crowded session, colonel Coxonxy and M O Fernane debated Ireland's poor law and a proposed Irish extension. They favored limited reforms and government emergency measures. Lords and Commons turned to railways, corn laws, and crime in Ireland, with petitions for repeal, protective duties, and coercion measures. A mixed mood on protection vs free trade emerged, highlighting agricultural interests, urban industry, and imperial costs. The speakers urged moderation, emphasized Ireland's unrest, and called for a comprehensive approach balancing revenue, protection, and social order.
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Ireland
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James Graham
Rovidale
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Ureland
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Roscommon
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Henry Lennox
Chichester
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Pakington
Hansoun
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J. Grab
J. Graham
Mr. Dalythout
Hon. Penceman
America
Debates on Corn Laws and leadership in Britain
The passage records parliamentary clashes over Corn Laws and protectionism. Speakers praise leaders, critique Sir Robert Peel and Lord John Russell, and argue for or against repeal. The discussion touches education, national progress, and the role of the press, ending with an adjournment after formal business.
Militia debate hints at upcoming legal overhaul and guidance
The Weekly Chronicle details a reader alerting to an 1 Vie post office exemption for militia service and notes a new bill remodeling the old law. It promises a full abstract of clauses once introduced and, after passage, a complete digest of the law as it stands.
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Dundee
Ude
Weekly Chronicle
Time of high water and lunar details from old London port chart
A dated 19th century notice lists high water times for major ports including London Dock Bristol Cark Cove Falmouth Harbour Hii Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin and others. It also includes astronomical notes on the moon moon age sunrise sunset and day length for a week in February with references to religious lessons and parliamentary interest and advertises The Weekly Chronicle with pricing and address.
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Britain
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Aunset
Avery Deseo
Ennrise
Lonudon-Dock
Bristol
Falmouth
Milford Haver
Brighton
Zheere
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Dover
Dublin
Hoishead Harbour
Liverpool
Port Glasbury
Southaapton
Monvay
Teeapay
Wunespay
Tiarspay
Farmay
Sateapay
Public Men and the Education of Public Morality Debated
The piece critiques Mr C Greville and Sir Robert Peel on political education and policy shifts. It discusses the collapse of a Whig government, the shift toward Protection, and the alleged duplicitous tactics used to educate or mislead the public. It weighs honesty, consistency, and the dangers of a party led by power rather than principle while praising open Free Traders.
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Weekly Chronicle
Wrexry Cavesserr
Stone
Catastece
Werekty Crnoxtee
Stafford O’brien
Sidney Herbert
England
Villiers
James Graham
Lord Worsley
Lord Lincoln
Newark
Curse
C. Greville
Robert Peel
Greville
Meaon
Chevitle Dena
Tamworth
House of Commons
Joen
Lees
Sir Robert Peel
Huskisson
John Russell
Ward
Robert Perl
Pemrmaeast
Debate on the Ministerial Resolutions in Parliament
The piece surveys a week long debate marked by calm tones and restrained rhetoric. It notes Sir William Heathcote and Mr Miles speaking evenly while opposing ministerial policy. It highlights inconsistencies in Lord Sanden and critiques Mr Hope's quirky, satirical lines and strained allegiance to his Leader. The overall tone questions political strategy and unity amid dissent.
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Miles
William Heathcote
William Heathcot
Robert Peel
Lord Sanden
Lord Samian
Mr. Disraeli
Liverpool
Fisde
Hope
Wolsey
Westminster Electors Face Evans and Rous Choice
The Westminster electors confront a clash between General Evans and Captain Rous over Free Trade and Agricultural Protection. The piece argues the core question is who will vote rightly on corn laws and whether Liberals can abandon past landmarks for party gains. It weighs the candidates' independence, party obligations, and the impact on future representation.
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Westminster
Evans
Rous
Robert Peel
James Grahaw
Rius
Coe
Captain Rous
Free Trade
Trady
Admiralty
Ruus
House of Commons
Debate on Free Trade and Protection in the Lords and Commons
The article reviews speeches by Lord John Russell Sydney Herbert and Mr O Brien on Free Trade versus Protection. It notes Herbert's eloquence, O Brien's delicate rhetoric, and the moral questions surrounding government measures. It highlights Gaskell’s resignation to vote against the Government Bill and the overall cautious but dignified tone of the debate.
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House of Lords
Lyndhbors
Coty
Lord John Russell
Sydney Herbert
Sidney Herbert
Covent Garden
Stafford O Brien
Wermetone
Silney Herbert
Lord Worsley
Jones Graham
Mr. Colquhoun
House of Commons
Gaskell
Treasury
Death in ruins at Pepper Wanghouse and local foot race
The body of Peter Leacey was found crushed among barrels in ruined Pepper Wanghouse after a week missing, his death likely due to crushing injuries. On Tuesday, Frost and Mills raced four miles at Hamcommons for £10, Mills led early, Frost surged, finishing in 22 minutes 10 seconds.
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Tosday
Mr. Wobbley
University College Hospital
Sarah Swallmore
Kentish Town
Wace
Fletcher
Fleet
Jobesone
Sprips-wlley
Chiuver
Oxford
Bridelana
Bexpep Wanghouse
Peter Leacey
Hee
Auxsine Marcu von Twesty Pouxas
Frost and Mills
Hamsommun
Frost
Mills
Oae
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