Debates over Portugal prisoners and Ireland distress in Commons
A parliamentary record recounts Lord and Commons discussions on Portugal’s treatment of prisoners after Torres Vedras, British neutrality at Lisbon, and potential interventions. It also covers Irish famine relief debates, landlord conduct, Repeal rent funds, and calls for temperate, coordinated action amid widespread distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovish
Torres Vedras
Angola
Africa
Lisbon
Lanspawne
Spokie
Dom Miguel
Earl of Aberdeen
Portugal
Porto
Tagus
Marquis of Laxspawne
Earl of Ellexsobrough
London
Lord Buovenam
Liverpool
Duke of Rich Mond
Earl Grey
Reluctance on Irish measures debated amid famine relief talk
Members discuss sacrifices and landlord duties as Ireland faces distress. Emphasis on whether the land will bear charges, with calls for emigration, fisheries, and rail travel as relief avenues. The Factory Bill seen. committee actions and a proposed board to supervise poor relief in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceple
Ireland
Mr. Shaw
Ido
O'Bren
al Ras
Lord George Bentinck
B. Escort
Lord Barwarp
M. Gore
PrizGgRacp
Claupe Hamilton
Lord Castleneach
Lord Duncan
Caawford
Leapgn
B. Eacorr
Lord Joax Russet
The Castle of Ehrenstein and the Poor Soup Plan
A letter to the editor defends the novel The Castle of Ehrenstein arguing its first volume contains new material unseen in prior magazines. It also details A Sovers Kitchen and Soup for the Poor with two receipts for economical soups and plans to feed thousands, plus a note on the right of the able bodied poor to relief and the moral duty of society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exnenstery
Weekly Chronicle
Afr. James
Castle of Ehrenstein
Drnmworth
Ainsworth
M. Sover
United Kingdom
Casin
Royal Navy
A Voice From Ireland Reads On Charity And Reform
A letter urges Britons to donate clothes and bedding for destitute Irish in harsh conditions. The piece condemns mockery of relief efforts, highlights suffering in towns like Cambridge, and calls public writers to support charitable campaigns while noting political and economic strains across Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Toray Epirom
Time Rules For Sunrise Sunset And Tides For British Ports
The text describes methods to compute sunrise and sunset times across Great Britain and Ireland using latitude and adjustments per degree. It also gives high water times at major stations with offsets for various ports. Includes calendar notes for February and Lent with moon phase, day length, and daily prayers references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain and Ireland
London Dock
Ork
Falmouth
Bull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
The Poor Law Debate on Imposture and Duty
The piece condemns imposture under the Poor Law as an administrative defect not a principle. It argues that abuse by administrators and some poor choosing parish relief over work misleads judgment, urges safeguards, and rejects the idea that famine justifies neglect of the able bodied. The writer mocks simplistic syllogisms and defends Christian duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Mets Reed
Dirtox Browne
Lerney
Roscommon
Foster
Baxtain HaLx
Reyal Association
Auiman
Honea
Castlebar
Friah
W. Verner
Baronet
Association
Conacre
Atlantic Ocean
Mayo
Porth
J. O'Connell
Sir B. Hall
England
Gaattan
B. Hall
Repeal Association
Horsuck
Benjamin Hall
Somerset
Mr. Roebuck
Joan Russure
Dublin
Ieland
Haer
Church of Rome
Oxford
Christ
Cicero
Boards of Guardians
Masona
Carpenters
Duke of Wellington
Duke
Gil
The Ten Hours Bill Debate in Parliament
The article analyzes the Short Time Bill aimed at restricting female and under twenty-one labor to ten hours daily. It explains proposed compromises to eleven hours, the failed second reading, and divided votes in the House of Commons. The piece likens Parliament’s effort to the fable of the cow and milk, criticizing lawmakers and noting motions for committee consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jerusalem
Sisrdondon House
A. Sorna
Reform Club
Jama Pb
Bo and Co
Manchester
Murrie
Saont Tims
Northumberland Court
John Leach
Hudderstein
Robert Peel
Whitehall
Lancs
Yorkshire
Wal Brace
T.mardiles
J. Hrewet
Mr. Bernal
Ferrand
Robert Ingis
Mel Crawford
George Strickland
George Benin
Friends
Norwich
Friends Ool
Ackworth
Croydon
Ee Ear
Ayton
Sibford
Rawdon
Norwich Cape
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital
Teico
Mapdaleo Teed
District Visiting Society
Bury
Samuel Hoare
Lomenes
Norfolk
Hampstead
John Gornry Aare Beyar
Hathig and
Cromer
Samuel
Edward Hoare
Guizot
Chamber of Deputies
France
Mediterranean
England
Botany Bay
House of Commons
Eacott
Requiring Irish Revenue and Property to Aid the State
A call to compel every one to fulfill duties amid Irish taxation debates. The piece argues Treland must support its people, push regeneration, and ensure Irish income and property contribute their quota to public service, with a focus on aiding the poor and correcting misrule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agheda Hectory
Cloyne
Co. Cork
Treland
Jay
England
Meade
Controversy over Cambridge Chancellor nominees unfolds
The Cambridge University election drama pits Trinity and John's colleges against Prince Albert as Earl Powis resists the Prince Consort’s bid. Critics call the move elitist and undemocratic, arguing the chancellor should be Cambridge’s greatest living scholar, not a royal by birth or title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Joan’s
Guelphs
Ghibellines
Cambridge
Chris Chaorch
John's
Earl Pyayy
Etalion
University of Cambridge
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Thornely
Mir
Stansfield
A. Bay
B. Escott
C. Napier
Promptre
R. Inglis
Grimsditch
Greene
Spooner
Major Macnamara
S. Crawford
Bowring
W. Pattee
Layard
Liodasy
R. Currie
Finch
Brotherton
NM. Milnes
M. Forster
R. Trevor
Barnard
Lord Sandor
Muntz
John Hope
C. O'Brien
India
Lord Ashbourton
Bank of England
Earl of Clanenvon
Lord Stancer
Guy
Lord Asheveton
Monrcade
Duke of
RieuMona
Protectionista
Tresson
Lord BeauMont
Marquis of Satissery
Lord Repespare
Marquia
WestmeaTe
G. Baxxus
Rorsucx
Hume
Cracow
Jomn Rosser
Ecclesiastical Commission
LanoueneRe
Major Lazaro
Bila
Lasoucuxa
Foustix
TA Chronicle
Legal & Miscellaneous
Xizise Battwat
Sheriff'a. Court of
Paintey
the Weekly Chronicle
Incorporated
St .Martin’s Place
Archbishop of Canterbury
Hereford
Lisndaff
St. Asaph
Dewsbury
Dewsbury Saunas
Minshull Vernon
Middies
Nantwich
Eightoo
Gateshead
Rowbarton
St. James Taunton
Carleton
Ecclesia
Habergham
All Saints
Ovar
Ham
Lancashire
Lamb
Earl
Shuttleworth
Penth
Bangor
St. James's
Bath
Breuee
Evesham
Wainhem
Nesy Horsham
More
Bishop's Ceatle
Anc
Aise |Ibe Society
4St & Org
Eorth
Monnat
Tuxaway
Wennyspay
Ember
St. Matthian
Duke of Cambridge
Turzapay
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Sonpay
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