Niger Expedition and Emigration Debates in Parliament
The session discussed Niger river expedition timing and aims, with critics asking if colonisation is intended and noting health risks for crews. supporters argued the goal is profitable trade rather than slave commerce and that proper precautions suffice. A Scotland voting register bill was debated, proposing an appellate legal panel and irremovable roll. emigration from the Scottish Highlands headed a select committee.
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Eon
Tee
Hampey
Ewart
Robert Walpole
Morrison
Thorsely
Niger
Ixcestre
Mont O'Farrarr
Hume
Africa
John Russell
Vernon Ssux
Wainsunton
O'Connelll
Cnts
Hawes
Adam
Incesmiz
Scotland
Lorp-Advocate
Suow
Court of Appeal
Horr
Fox
Oswap
Scottish Highlands
Henry Baille
Select Committee On Emigration
Hr. Baillie
Robert Steuart
Edw. Ellice
Thomas Mackenzie
Cumming Bruce
William Mackenzie
Protheroe
Tufnell
Lord Teignmouth
Robert Pigot
Colquhoun
Ward
William Smith O'Brien
Dunbar
House OF Lords
Harris invention in navy ships sparks compensation debate
The discussion centers on Mr Harris's invention not yet widely adopted by the navy. Lords praise the discovery while questioning rightful remuneration. Admiralty defends actions, agrees to fair pay but deeming the claim high. Various peers push for compensation after trial and possible bill changes. The session adjourns after broader orders.
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House OF Comdons
Sreaker
Cuexenis
Cavan
O'Connell
Ireland
Lord Stanley
Lord Abrpeth
Townery Parker
Preston
RepticTon
Dundalk
Greeny
Lancaster and Preston Junction
Lirton
Borris Okane
Caher
Cashel
Lord Moreth
O'Corsett
Dublin
West India Association
Hawes
8. Mary's
Lambeth
B. Hall
Marylebone
G. Sinclair
Caithness
Scotand
Colonel Pencevat
Mayo
Homne
Linton
Lord Ashley
Snow Harris
Lord Ettor
Baronet
Tamworth
Harris
Royal Navy
Admiralty
Her
Lord Exot
England
More O’ferrant
O'F
Warnurton
James StEwansfteave
Law Hones
Lord Keane
Hone
House OF Lords
Earl OF Cardigan
Earl of Shaftesbury
Earl of Expon
Earl of
Earl Movntcashet
Earl of Suhafresuury
Earl of Devon
Marquis of
Normanby
Doncaster
Clogheen
House OF Commons
Colonel Clements
R. Inglis
Young
Lord Morpeth
E. Sugpen
Westminster Hall
Gispertner
Warsurton
Hume
R. Alston
Col. Listuart
Palmerston
United States
Patwenrston
Mr. Hawes
J. Russet
Ecclesiastical Commission
Mr. Hume
J. Russexx
Wellington visits Apsley-house and royal gallery notes
Weather readings from Adelaide street at noon on February 20 report barometer 29 89 inches thermometer 54 degrees and a freezing point of 32. Treasury data show Great Britain Ireland post office revenue for year ending January 5 1840 totaling 447664 10s 6d. Wellington arrives in good health after a journey from town.
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Royal Gallery of Science
Adelaide-street
Great Britain
Ireland
R. Gorvox
Whitehall
Treasury-chambers
Borren Boroncus
Cornwall
Callington
Strathfieldsaye
Duke of Wellington
Apsley-house
Coleman-street
Cousins
Cousins Having Been Declared By the Court of Aldermen
Allan
Carter
Mr. Cousins
Roberts
Phillips
Mr. Bracher
Tur Funerit
Astrey Cooper
Guy’s Hospital
Conduit-street
Browell
Astley Paston Cooper
Justice Patteson
Justice Coleridge
Charles Price
R. H. Inglis
Bart
Harrison
H. G. Pelly
Frank
Bransby Cooper
Astley Cooper
Hospital
Mortimer
Gatesbridge
Hertfordshire
Guy
Legal Answers and Notices in a Busy Corrrespondence
A column of legal QandA covers contract remedies, instalment offers, arrest of debtors, wills, landlord liabilities, defamation, rent laws, and insolvency procedures. It also notes clerical guidance on magistrates, water pipes, and apprenticeship terms, with a long weather and calendar section from The Week.
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Thomas Hobes
Neslen
Thomas Smith
New South Wales
G. Alexander
W.O
London
Doctors'Commons
Caspar
W. D
Court of Requests
J. Edwards
J. C
Whitechapel
Liverpool
Calendar of Britain and Ireland Sunrise Sun Times and Tidal Notes
A calendar for Great Britain and Ireland presents sunrise and sunset rules by latitude and high water times for major ports. It lists adjustments by location from London Dock times and notes additional harbours and references to notices to correspondents.
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Great Britain and Ireland
Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Ates
Bristol
Ork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Parliament Week in the House and Niger Debate
The Weekly Chronicle surveys Parliament’s week with Lord Cardigan’s trial, idle sessions, and debate on public executions. It notes the Niger Expedition plans amid warnings of wasted funds and lost lives, and previews the Irish Registration Bill division next week shaping government fate.
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House of Lords
Lord Cardigan
House of Commons
Rich
Creswell
Mark Phillips
Niger
Lord Morpeth
England and United States Verge on Impending War Talks
The article argues mounting anti British sentiment in the United States risks a conflict over Canada and the Caroline affair. It cites Forsyth's official responses as dangerous, urges restraint, and notes hopes the M Leod case may ease tensions. It also reviews Lord Normanby's drainage bill, its aims to improve housing, and calls for pragmatic, funded reform to aid the poor while warning against over-optimistic expectations.
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England
United States
Atlantic
Canada
St. Lawrence
Mississippi
America
Lord Durham
Buffalo
Congress
Forsyth
M‘leod
Caroline
Morning Chronicle
New York
Freedom at risk in M Leod case trial tension
The article argues that federal versus state sovereignty could spark a judicial murder of a British subject over acts tied to the Crown. It criticizes Forsyth's principles and predicts American surrender unless Mr. M Leod is released on bail, urging a bail solution as the best compromise to avoid international disgrace.
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Lord Cardigan
N. T
Sir Robert Peel
Chronicle
National Portrait Gallery
Peel
Cashel
Ireland
Orange Association
Robert Peel
Baronet
Syncretic Association
W.B. Bernard
Ted
Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
Wellington
Crone Notanthologos
Feargus O'Connor
York
Vincent
Morning Post
New Zealand Company
John Russell
Weekly Chronicle
House of Commons
Home
Secretary of the Admiralty
Republic
Birmingham Journal
Admiral Cockburn
State of
Columbia
Washington
Forsyth
England
M‘leod
Dimmer to Lord Russell signals Wakefield colonization shift
The Dimmer notes the New Zealand Company gift to Lord John Russell as an epoch in British colonization and endorses self supporting emigration. It argues government recognition of colonies as essential to power, markets, and maritime strength, and predicts Wakefield principles spreading to New South Wales and Canada with land funds expanding emigration and markets for English goods.
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Lord John Russell
New Zealand Company
England
Colonial Department
John Russell
New Zealand
New South Wales
Canada
Lord Durham
Land and Emigration Board
Paris Fortifications and War Preparations Dominate Dispatches
Paris papers report growing focus on fortifications and armament under the La Guizot cabinet. Private letters describe intensified training, conscript illness, and widespread drill. Reports cite ministry activity, stock depreciation around the fortification bill, and naval and military planning including possible detached forts and encampments.
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Paris
France
Pacific la Guizot
Mentz
le National
Lanett
War and Marine
Assemi
War Office
Marshal Soult
Sameme
Admiral Cape
M. Thiers
Rue du Helder
Chamber of Deputies
Alfert
Tariff Committee
Rear-aduiral Cys
Toulon
Hyeres
Buenos Ayres
la Plata
Count de Rohsn Chak
Alexandra
M. Cochelet
Marseilles
Italy
Austria
St. Petersburgh
Antiole Demidoff
Jerome Bonaparte
Viley
Paul Wurtemburg
Count Deimidoff
Renti
Naples
Veisian
Limon
Bovarss
Count Mole
Mounier
Commission of Peers
Tirlet
Presse
Rente de Naples
Vontieur Algericn
Medeah
Regnar
Spain
Madrid
St. Francis the G
Duke of Victory
Society of Friends of
Fatmourh
Promonios
West Indies
Cape Hayti
Delight Packet
Ferters Bru
Jamaica
St. Thomas
Cire Hayti
Jamara
C. Metcallen
Kingston
Barbadors
Trinidad
Palladium
St. Lucia
Court of Policy
Attornney-General
Berbice
Essequibo
Lord Jontin
Australia
Port Phillip
Austre Felix
Sydney
Hobart Town
Reo
Felix
Port Mekwe
Vanessa
United States
Cass
M*leop
New York
South America
Liverpool
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