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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 23, 1845
Page
4
Lord J Bussert defends himself against imputations in the Mazzini case. He argues ministers share responsibility for the warrant and warns against setting a dangerous precedent. The House debates the conduct of the government and the openness of letters, with Duncombe's motions contested and Dowson apologizing for a misstatement about Despard.
A damaged historical note gives rules to find sun time differences by latitude and date, plus corrections for sunrise and sunset across longitudes and degrees below 51. It lists high water adjustments for Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and notes observed seasonal day length and calendar dates for Lent and St. David's day with ancient terms and local times.
A fragmented OCR list includes surnames and places such as SARRACLOUGH SHEF FIELD, NOTTINGHAM, CORK, BATH, NEW CASTLE UPON TYNE, GLASGOW, NORWICH, LEEDS, HULL, EDINBURGH, LIVERPOOL, SWANSEA, BIRMINGHAM, CARDIFF and London. Mentions agents and booksellers like WEYWOOD in Manchester Oldham Street and other named individuals, with scattered town names and offices.
A late 1845 Weekly Chronicle letter storm shows disputes over reporter omissions, weights and waggons, and fair play. Contributors reference government weighing machines, pledges licenses, and property transactions while editors discuss replies, notices, and how to handle correspondence and letters to the editor.
The Weekly Chronicle reports the ongoing Commons debate on English and Irish Income Tax and related posts. It notes mood shifts among agricultural MPs, Roebuck’s motion, and Peel’s government stance, summarizing key speakers and the narrow voting outcome.
A reader defends a letter defending Dr Forbes and rebukes the Weekly Chronicle editor for alleged ungentlemanly attacks. He recounts prior exchanges, notes references to Mr Yearsley and Dr Cronin, and urges fair treatment while criticizing a public notice about a libel dispute. He also includes a second letter about the Window Tax urging reform and voter qualifications.
A railing critique of the Post Office Committee report by Mr Duncombe. He links Russia’s Poland actions and alleged government failures in mail security, condemning parliamentary overreach and criticising letters sent via public establishments. The piece notes the row over a motion for inquiry and questions ministerial conduct and censorship.
A prolonged discussion on government use of the Post Office secrecy powers, warrants and foreign interference continues. The piece defends strict checks while noting past and present Home Office practice, the Mazzini case, and calls for transparent parliamentary scrutiny of letter openings affecting Mr Duncombe and other MPs.
The speaker combined elegance with force, with clear, well chosen words and a polished delivery. At night he reviewed the entire proceedings, correcting flaws in earlier speeches and leaving few issues unaddressed. Sir Robert Peel gains a strong ally in a Cabinet minister rivaling Gladstone in speaking powers.
In a sweeping critique the article compares the Vaud crisis over Jesuit education and universal suffrage to Ireland’s Maynooth grants. It notes Petition protests, a Provisional Government, and the threat of civil war as Protestant cantons rally, while urging respect for law and caution against violent reform. It references Sir Robert Peel, Mr Gregg, and O’Connell amid alarm over political agitation.
The House rejected Lord Howick's amendment by 95 to 240, limiting Mr Duncombe’s motion to his case. The debate grew warmer with a legal clash between the Solicitor General and Mr Watson, touching Home Office authority. Sir Robert Peel’s reply attacked Mr DIsraeli, while Mr Duncombe defended opposing the system, not individuals, and vowed to move to bring the Post Office Officers to the Bar next Tuesday for breach of Privilege.
A large body of the clergy of the city of Bristol and its neighbourhood express affectionate sympathy toward Towander and the late severe contest. They convey respect for the removal of the stone altar from Round Church, Cambridge, and offer condolences to Latta in the event.
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