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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 21, 1841

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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