Debates on Corn Laws and Protection in Parliament
A lengthy report covers Sir R Peel's Corn Laws position, Mr Roebuck and Mr Ward critique protection, and Lord Sandon and others arguing for or against tariffs. It details amendments to railway standing orders, adjournment motions, new writs, and parliamentary maneuvers amid ongoing trade policy battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Dacuorste
Honss
Hense
Hall
England
Scotland
Ireland
Standing Orders Committee
Orarn
Earl of Aserpeen
Lord Clarenpon
Public
House
Debates Over Tariffs and Free Trade in 19th Century Policy
A heated parliamentary discussion critiques the Corn Laws and tariff policies after 1812. Proponents of protection argue against free trade, citing domestic industry needs, while opponents warn of foreign competition and long-term costs. The debate features references to Sir Robert Peel Lord John Russell and Lord Melbourne figures, and ends with motions on county works funding as the House adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Granby
Lord Clive
Presa
Gaskell
Graham
S. Herbert
Canning
Huskisson
Lord Grey
BR. Peel
University of Oxted
Lord Sandon
Baillie
R. Perl
Miles
Roesuck
R. Peel
Lord J. Russell
H. Doucras
Hongsos Hrvoe
Swoulvase
Commons
Nottingham
Galley Knight
Eeat
Gloucestershire
Charteris
Fentann
the Tressury
Treasury
Goulieman
Ferrand
Bowaxy Dovdas
Viscount Veitrers
F. Scorr
Vich
Peel
J Graham
Herbert
P Turner
Westminster Hall
House of Lords
R. Per
Scott
F. Scott
Baronet
Ater
Canada
Warp
KR. Peel
United Party
Knaresborough
West Riding
Ward
Mr. Ferrand
Howard Douglas
Liverpool
France
India
England
Ganges
Brazils
Mr. Ward
S. O'Brien
Mr. Miles
Somerset
Aix
O'Brien
Mires
Baring
Kt. Peel
Central Agricultural Association
Wales
London
Robert Peel
Germany
United States
Robert Peet
John Rossell
John
Sidney Herbert
Mississippi
Russia
Lord Stanles
Ansoon
Ale
J. Russell
Portsmouth
F. Baring
Lord Manci
Nontutaxp
John Rafael
Fercano
Nog TuLaxy
T. Woon
S. O’brien
Ireland
The Militia and the New United Policy Debate
A Welsh postmaster’s note highlights an 1 Fie militia exemption for Post Office officers and promises a full abstract of the evolving law. The piece mentions two upcoming letters and answers about liability, plus readers’ queries on leases, bankruptcy, and political topics. It includes Lord Jocelyn’s election discussion and concludes with a letter from De Lacy Evans dated February 12 1818.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundee
Chitty
Burns
Weekly Chronicle
Bexhill
Bates
Frost
C.D. M
Cuvaninc
C. O'Reilly
Hes. Uf
D. K
J.S
Small Debta Court
King’s Lyyn
Lord Jocelyn
Lynn
Fhativa
Free Trade Movement
Cabbel
Fate
Sydney Herbert
Warnifice
London
Westminster
R. Peel
DE Lacy Evans
Bryanstone Square
Time tables and tides for British ports and lunar data
Chronicle lists methods to compute Ging of xunzine for Great Britain and Ireland, sunrise times, and high water at major sea ports. It also provides Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton high water Adjustments and notes on the calendar, sun, and moon phases for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ireland
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Weekly Chronicle Promotes Free Trade Principles
The Weekly Chronicle pitches itself as a clear advocate of free trade and enlightened policy, promising truth and fair play and extensive Parliament digests. It highlights exclusive sources, independence from party influence, and popular letters on economic questions, with pricing and delivery details at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Aml
Werkly Curoniece
Werkey Dinostore
MR C Greville on the Education of Public Men
A critical review argues that Greville’s defense of Sir Robert Peel exposes the flaws in how party leaders earned public trust. It contends Peel’s 1841 shift and Tamworth speeches masked duplicitous motives, and that attempts to educate voters were used to prop up a divided government amid Corn Law debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford O'Brien
Sidney Herbert
England
Villiers
James Graham
Lord Woraley
Lord Lincoln
Emily
Hastings
Newark
C. Greville
Robert Peel
Greville
Greville Dion
Tamworth
House of Commons
Joe
Lesen
Huskiswon
Johbn Russell
Ward
Jances Graham
Systerm
Westminster Electors Face Evans and Rous Clash
Westminster electors confront a disputed choice between General Evans and Captain Rous amid unclear party lines and shifting identities. The piece critiques the difficulty of distinguishing candidates and hints at larger political factors shaping the decision.
Debate on Ministerial Resolutions in Parliament
A London newspaper summary critiques a week of debate on ministerial resolutions. It notes calm starts, with Miles and Heathcote advocating mildly, Peel’s fate framed, and Disraeli’s echo on politics. It highlights Lord Sandon’s inconsistent stance, Hope’s wit, and Wool trade mentions. Key figures Lord John Russell Sydney Herbert O'Brien Lyndhurst Worsley Graham, with Free Trade defense praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
William Heathcote
Robert Peel
Lord Sandon
Lord Landon
Mr. Disraeli
Liverpool
Hope
Cme
Wolsey
Lorda
Lyndhurst
John Russell
Sydney Herbert
Lord John Russell
Sidney Herbert
Covent Garden
Stafford O'Brien
Wariloa
Geneman
O'Brien
Lord Worsley
Jes Graham
Westminster Choice Tests Free Trade and Captain Rous
The article argues that electors face a core issue of free trade versus protection. It questions whether Westminster should back Captain Rous, a Liberal ally of the government, or support the Conservative rival, given that both share ministerial backing. It warns that allegiance to one issue could sacrifice broader Liberal aims and independence from power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam
Weaminster
Westminster
Rous
Evans
Robert Peel
Uver
Tle
Lysier
Captain Rous
House of Commons
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Great Britain and Ireland
Rives
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Wrowespay
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Ita
Moilay
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Townsend
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the Weekly Chronicle
Robert Perl
James Gra
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