Debate on corn law and proposed fixed duty in Parliament
Speakers condemn the sliding scale of the corn laws as harmful to trade and consumers while urging a moderate fixed duty. They argue for steady imports, protection for agriculture, and expansion of trade with America, noting distress in manufacturing districts and the potential relief from freer corn.
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Roe
Dantzic
Odessa
America
Liverpool
Hubbard
Grey
Oae
Greg
Agriculre
Bank of England
Allealey
Europe
Baltic
North America
United States of America
United States
Brazils
Buckingham
States of the Union
New York
Lake Erie
Lakes
Ohio
Upper
Mississippi
Oneida
France
England
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Wisconsin
Curtis
Canal
St. Lawrence
Black Sea
Malthus
Ricardo
M‘culloch
E. Knatchbull
Thomas Gooch
Joan Russell
Mr. Huskisson
Sayin
Baronet
Leeds
Manchester
Scotland
Gett
Birmingham
Joan Russetu
Lord Bacon
House of Commons
Grapstone
Lord John Russell
Huskisson
Prussia
Ngland
John Russell
John
Sir Robert Peel
Lord John
Sir Robert
Mreipe
Lord Melbourne
Lord Fitzwilliam
Lippe
Entleman
Hear
Lear
Mr. Ward
Wilson
Robert Peel
Aronet
Newark
Meek
Lord Stanley
Knaresborough
Sheffield
Ward
Hon. Baronet
Canada
Bart
Great Britain
Sir R. Peel
Right
Wolverhampton
E. KnatChsvutt
Bowring
Lord Jown
Repeal Party
J. LanoveHere
Sir E. Knatchbull
Ireland
Russia
London
Knatcapuxt
James Grawam
Debated Corn Laws and Free Trade in Lords and Commons
In a heated session the Lords and Commons clashed over the government plan for corn duties, with speakers arguing for and against a sliding scale versus a fixed duty. Proponents claimed protection balanced prices and supported landowners, while opponents warned of higher taxes on consumers, currency instability, and reduced trade unless a true repeal of duties occurred.
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House OF Lords
Wharncliffe
Earl of Shaftesbury
Earl of Bannor
Spitalfields
Paisley
Lords of the Treasury
George Clerk
Board of Trade
Earl of
Arron
Rapnor
Turtle
Earl of Raptor
Earl of Breon
Agers
Weekly Chronicle
E. Butter
Canada
England
Lord Stanley
Mr. Buller
Oxford
Buckingham
Lincoln
Heathcote
Fat Evesham
Lincoln Fen
Lincoln Town
Aurora
Spenser
Watters James
Villiers
Bernal
Rous
Scott
Hastie
Rossacx
John Russell
Sir R. Peel
Robert Rose
R. Peel
Baronet
Lord Sandown
Liverpool
Lord Woxstsy
Sir Robert Peel
Robert Peel
Christopher
Christophen
Lincolnshire
Lord Woreley
Lord Woxsey
G. Berksley
House of Lords Wednesday Session Not Held
The House of Lords did not sit on Wednesday, with no formal proceedings or votes recorded for that day.
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House OF Lords
House
Debates on Corn Laws and Privilege in House of Commons
Petitions pressing repeal of the corn laws open a wide session. Sir James Graham discusses small debts recovery, while the Privilege debate centers on Belfast election challenges. Speakers critique the sliding scale, defend protection, and urge or oppose fixed duties as the house considers Peel's plan and political repercussions.
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House OF Commons
Wemys
Duncombe
Lord Jocelyn
Spain
Fox
Baronet
Cabrera
R. Poet
Fox Maule
Court of Session
Scotland
James Graham
Evans
Tresiex
Belfast
Earl of Belfast
Ennishowen
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E. Knatehbury
Dr. Bowrixe
Committee On
Fernano
Clay
William Clay
Sir Robert Peet
Mr. Gladstone
Hamitros
Sirbert Peel
Rovs
Westminster
Capt
Williams
Ormsny Gore
Gore
Warp
Lord Grey