Debates on Agricultural Distress and Corn Laws in Lords
Monday and Tuesday sessions feature petitions on Papal aggression and agricultural distress. Lord Hardwicke presents Cambridgeshire concerns about farms ceasing cultivation and labourer unemployment amid low grain prices, rising imports, and calls for relief and a shift in policy from free trade to protection, with sharp exchanges among Granville Disraeli and peers.
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Earl of Hardwicke
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
Lord Hardwicke
Newmarket
Ely
Lincolnshire
Lincoln
France
Rouen
United Kingdom
Earl Granville
Yevanue Gannof
England
Chelsea Hospital
Metropolitan Police
Lord Granville
Dorsetshire
Disraeli
Lord Stanley
Duke of Richmond
Cny
United States
Lord Wookousk
Lord Mwardwicke
Norfolk
Suffolk
Essex
Earl of StnabBroke
Earl of
Wixcaisea
Earl of Manmesnuny
Earl Firawittram
Government Backing Third Vice-Chancellor Amid Chancery Delays
In the House of Commons the Chancellor notes delays in the Court of Chancery due to the vacancy from Sir J. Wigram’s illness and resignation. A bill to reform the court’s establishment and proceedings is planned but not yet ready. Lord Cranworth warns four extra evening sessions would not help, while the government contemplates a temporary fix and prepares for financial measures tied to the income tax renewal.
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Court OF Chancery
Lord Brougham
J. Wigram
Arops
Lord Truro
Sen
Aship
Lord Cranworth
Farling
Sir C. Wood
Post-office
Crown Innda
Consolidated Fund
Crommissariat
Ordnance
C. Wood
Pembroke
Portamouth
House of Commons
Ireland
R. Peel
C. Froud
Huskisson
Pitt
Nck
Siany
Roland
C2 Wood
Ime
Ist
Tune
Howe
Smu
Ie Ic
Tampa
Lis
Lannob
Giese
My. Cobden
Lords Debate On New Officer Appointment At Chancery
The Lords discussed the need for a new officer and its possible impact on government plans for the Court of Chancery. After brief remarks by Lord Staxens supporting a distinct third View Chancellor, the session adjourned shortly before nine.
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Brougham
Truro
Court of Chancery
Lord Staxens
Vreluck
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