Controversy over Despatch Excerpts and Guizot Recall
An intricate 1847 foreign affairs exchange is discussed noting inaccuracies in a September despatch and Guizot’s confirmation. Lord Palmerston replies affirming government confidence, while hints of political tension and potential ministerial repercussions surface amid the ongoing cabinet dispute and press scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Guizot
Lord Palmersto
Fee
M. G
Aizot
Macaire
Eich Gre
Ark
Fredence Peice
Gaizot
Impudent Railway Bill Draws Sharp Tory Criticism
The article attacks a proposed railway subsidy as a desperate bid by political adventurers and speculators. It denounces a quartet of named figures including Hudzon and Alderman Trompson, labeling them as railway shysters and insiders. The piece urges the Government to reject the measure to avoid further financial risk to the British Exchequer.
Westminster Reform Society Meets at Covent Garden
A large Westminster Reform Society gathering at Stannard’s Hotel Covent Garden reviewed last year’s committee report and formed a management committee for the new year. Candidate C Lusbington stated he would contest Westminster if Liberal interest united, while G Thompson’s retirement was praised for moderating liberal divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Reasm Society
Stannard’s Hotel
Covent Garden
C. Lusbington
City of Westminster
Society
W. F. Austin Ride
Lusbington
Westminrt
G. Thompson
Westminster
Hear
T Lewin
Sun
C.uenington
Sattara
Mr C. Luthington
Bengal
Benehether
Timate
Pea
Ducties
Crown
C. Loshington
Onlen
Maure
Parkes
Meeting of Irish party on Bentinck bill postponement call
A major Irish party meeting at Parliament Street discussed delaying the second reading of Lord George Bentinck's railway bill to prioritize relief measures for Ireland. Lord Monteagle chaired. prominent peers and O'Brien and OConnell representatives attended. The group urged postponement if possible, while Bentinck signaled he would only delay with Irish support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament Street
George Bentinck
Ireland
Mesanre
Lord Monteagle
Earl of Lucan
Earl of Mountcashell
Lord Bernard
Lord Clements
Denham Norreya
Thomas Esmonde
Sir Edmond Hayes
John O Connell
O'Brien
Daniel O’connell
Jon
Figstephen French
G. A. Hamiltes
Bauer
Frederick Shaw
Colonel Acton
F. Vesny
Cecil Lawless
John O'Brien
T. Bunbury
Villiers Stuart
James Power
W. H. Gregory
Edward Chiges
R. Chapman
H. NM. Tuite
M. Corbally
R. B. Osborne
A. Lefroy
Colonel Bruen
W. H. Baron
H. Grattan
House of Commons
Lyn
G. Bentinck
S. O'Brien
Meeting on Irish railway funding ends with resignation threat
A meeting of Irish members chaired by Lord John Russell was held to discuss Lord George Bentinck’s plan to fund railways in Ireland. The Premier warned that if the Lyon proposal passed, he and his colleagues would resign. The gathering signaled strong opposition to government expenditure and potential ministerial resignations if the measure advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonp Joux
Lyon
George Bentinck
Country
Joseph Satchell
Gee's Court
Pye Street
Westminster
Thames Bank
Young Satchell
Cottenham
Leach
Cambridge Advertiser
Atprames
Alderman Copeland
Homphery
Farebrother
Haumphery
Copeland
Humphery
Hompbhery
George I
P. Laurie
J. Duke
J. Doke
Breadesborton
Yorkshire
City of London
Brandesborton
Piccadilly
Louis Napoleon
M. de Jarnac
London
Army and Navy
Athenium
Rowan Catgozrie Curscu
Walter Buckle
Exeter College
Oxford
Ramsgate
Cardinal Acton
Rome
Crown Court
Skipper
Southwark
Central Criminal Court
Burfield
Catherine Wheel
Surrey
Romnt
Sloman
Paris Presse says Palmerston wins Prussia over Spain
The Paris Presse reports that Lord Palmerston has persuaded Prussia to align with Britain on Spain. Guizot warns Parliament England will press Northern Courts to back her policy. Debates in the Deputies include jests at English and Galician misquotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lord Palmeraton
Prussia
Spain
M. Guizot
England
Pronsia
Sidcle
Lord Normanby
London
MM. Guizot
M. Grindin
M. Dupin
M. Blanqui
Guizot
M . Thiers
M. de Beaumont
MM. de Beaumont
Bethmont
Leon de Malleville
France
Charles X
Rheims
Ireland
Wellington
Dublin
Northumberland House
University of Cambridge
Duke of Gloucester
Charingcroee
St. Martin’s Church
Percy
Joceline Percy
Earl of Northumberland
Duke of Somerset
Baron Percy
Sir Hugh Smithson, Bart
Duke of Northumberland
Sir Hugh
House of
Order of the Garter
Northumberland
Launceston Castle
Launceston
British Museum
King's College
Royal Humane Society
Sevaniry
Kensington Gardens
Micah Loftus
Wimpole Street
Cavendish Square
London Brigade
Weat of England Companys
Maine
Gremen
Guardian
Extraordinary Scene in the Court of Common Council
A crowded Court of Common Council debated the Qualification Bill. Lord Mayor refused to put a third reading amid sharp exchanges over the bill’s legality, while officers and members clashed on procedure. The tumult spanned objections, amendments, and a mass exit, underscoring fierce factional divides in London governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Council
House of Comrene
Ashurst
Common Council
Thind Court
London
R. L. Jones
Prendergast
Recorder
Mr. Ashurat
Alderman Johnson
Mr. Prendergast
J. Wood
Wire
Prendergest
Gibba
Farebrother
Wood
Harrison
Sidney
Peter Laurie
John Wood
Lawrenceson
Literary Chronicle of a Journey to Lisbon and Spain 1846
A long literary review covers J. Hughes overland trip from France to Portugal and Spain. It critiques style and bias, highlights fashion and sport depictions, then details Lisbon sights, royal pageantry, and urban life with vivid comments on streets, vehicles, and city lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissom
New Zealand
South America
France
Spain
Hughes
Portugal
Lelaare
Bordeaux
Bayonne
Thia
Trae Man
Barrow
Ford
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Hudson
Exsheauer- Fle
Hudzon
Alderman Trompson
York
THE
Westminster Reform Society
Lord George Bentinck
Irish’ Party
Railwate
Arbroath & Forfar
Chester & Birkenbeld
Dublin & Drogheda
Kingstown
Dundes & Arbroath
Durham
Sunderland
Eastern Counties
Northern
Ee Aenneseeercese de Eastern
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Eastern Union
Paisley
Ayr
Greenock
Gravesend and
Kester
Great Western
Hartlepool, Dock and Hail
Beuwe
Birmingham
Grand Junction
Blackwall
Asdenens
Brighton
Croydon
South Western
Manchester
Bolton
Bury
Leeds
Meanchester & Bheffield
Bristol
Bi (Newent
North Shields
Tyne
Newcastle and Carliste
Dar Noam
Norfolk
North Britis
Esse
Preston & Wyre
Yew
Newcastle
Rouen
Literary Chronicle
Victor
Ons
Caen
Havre
Ives
Sunene
Charitat Party
Saldanha
Dom Pedro
Prince of
Regiment of
Queen's Grenadiers
Colocel
Lisbon
Rue Do Ouro
Largo Do Pelourinho
Bank of Lisbon
Naval Arsenal
Casa de Risco
Naval School
Carter
Canning
Opera House
San Carlos
Cacs Do Sodre
Sodre's Quay
Black Horse Square
Dom Miguel
Tague
Liabon
Saloios
Gallego
G. P. R. James
Erq
Smith and Elder
James
Richard Bentley
Bentley
Messares
Newgate
Miss Dormer
Thomas Deans , Co
Jehildren
Madagascar
Europe
Rans‘valena
Sither
Ranavalona
Nose
Tawatavo
Angovtsy
Betsimisaraka
Hove
Angontay
Job
Pear Port
Ecape
Oath
Port Louis
Pamplemousses
Lapres
James Madden
Tus Mermopotitan Police
Metropolitan Police Establishment
Metropolitan Police
Vane, &c
Metropolitan Police Courts
Victoria
Metropolitan Police Force
Tom Rovar Grewex
Amragity Society
Royal General Annuity Society
London Tavern
Lord Stanley
Messrs
Bethe and Breach
Shoubridge
Mina Cabill
A. Newton
Turner
G. Buckland
F. Smith
G. Ward
George Carroll
M.P
Hadaun
Avr Hudson
Marquis of Lansdowne
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