Distress and Corn Laws Debate in Parliament
The excerpt portrays heated debates over the corn laws amid widespread distress. It cites Lord John Russell, Lord Palmerston, Sir Robert Peel, and Lord Macaulay, detailing positions on immediate repeal, gradual abolition, and tariffs. MPs argue about impact on labor, manufacturers, Ireland, and Ireland’s rents, with Jamaica and Presbyterian marriages also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Macaulay
Great Britain
Lord John Russell
Lord Palmerston
Ireland
Mr. Ricardo
Sirbert Peel
J. Russet
Sir R. Peel
Robert Pex
Charles Napier
Robert Peel
America
Debated Corn Laws Stir House Over Land Tax and Monopolies
Members clashed over the land tax and the impact of the corn law on landowners, manufacturers, and the poor. Arguments accused monopolists of bribery and anti corn law league tactics while defending or opposing repeal. The debate included figures and quotes, ending with a division: 393 against, 303 for the motion, then adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferran
Anti-Corn-Law League
Leeds Conservative Association
Col. Sibthorp
Brotherren
Cospen
Fitpen
Hepentoas
England
Gunza
Jonngox
Ireland
Vickers
Legal Advice Column Excerpt on Distress and Inheritance
A long reader letter shows legal questions about distress for rent, notices, and possible trespass. It covers who may seize property for rent, the need for proper notices, and proper procedures in cases of lawful eviction or distribution of a deceased’s effects. The item includes a sample dated note from The Week and miscellaneous reader remarks about wills, insolvency, and parish relief.
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J. Cox
W. Street
Testator
J. D
London
London Gazette
Imes
John Snelling
L. M
Q. R
Rupert
Murphy
Legh
E.N.M
Meteo
Ephem
Tuxspay
St. David's Day
Bristol Fair
St. Chad
Frankfort
Oder
Portugal
France
England
Peninsula
Spain
Francia
Paraguay
Rosas
Buenos Ayres
Mexico
Columbia
Peru
Duke of Brunswick
Mr. Pitt
Danton
Robespierre
Calculating Sunrise Sunset and Tide Times in Great Britain and Ireland
Instructions detail finding sunrise and sunset by latitude with adjustments per degree, and computing high water times at major ports with specific hour/minute offsets for each location. It mentions Bristol York Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and notes further calendars information in Notices to Correspondents.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London
Bristol
York
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Villiers's Motion on Corn Laws Closed Debate in Commons
The adjourned Corn Laws debate resumed and concluded with Villiers's motion to abolish duties rejected by 393 to 90. The article critiques the awkward, shadowboxing rhetoric, praises some speeches like Macaulay's and Peel's, and urges focus on practical reform despite systemic change fears in Portugal and broader revolutions. It links parliamentary ambiguity to national distress and reflects on foreign interference and Portugal's unsettled politics.
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Villiers
House of Commons
Mr. Villiers
Mr. Macaulay
Colonel Fox
William Clay
Milnes
Pontefract
Smyth
Canterbury
Charlies Buller
Robert Peel
Mr. Milnes
Mark Philips
Philips
Mr. Gregg
Sir R. Peel
Sam Slick
Spain and English opinion shape Peninsular affairs
The article analyzes Britain’s stance on Spain, noting widespread approval of the Espartero Regency and denouncing Carlist and Christina factions. It cites Sir Robert Peel’s call for a peaceful, powerful Spain and rapid recognition of Queen Isabella, while criticizing Lord Aberdeen’s etiquette dispute and possible diplomatic friction with Austria and Prussia. It also lists parliamentary notices and Great Western Railway proceedings among broader 1842-43 financial and governance matters.
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Mr. Hindley
Robert Peel
Spain
Carlton Club
Don Carlos
Christina
Espartero
France
Basque
Napoleon
Louis Philippe
England
Europe
Hindley
Peninsula
Amon Commons
Colonel Baillie
Honiton
Joan
Benett
Bunbury
F. Burdett
Bayse
Cartwright
Chapman (Whitby
Joy M. Barry] Clements
Clive
Crawford
Degem Douglas
Shep M. Wood
Stdata
Mrc Lanne
The
Treasury
Lord Caley
James Graham
Henry Goulburn
Thomas Greene
Reiner
Committee of Ways and Means
R. M. Milnes
J. Carlton
Rochdale
Clement Royds
William Chadwick
Butters
Tey
Lancaster
William Carlton
Salford House of Correction
C. Royd
Jaud Ordnance
Office of Ordnance
Commissariat
Ee Navy
Foltewindd
Admiralty Office
Her
Bie Auge
Royal Marines
Post-Office
Lord Denman
House of Lords
Goory
Lord Aberdeen
Yeterday
Austria
Russia
Prussia
London
Amsador
Downing Street
Lord Cottenham
Court of Chancery
Conchester
Tri
Wi Hawkins
H. Vint
John Bartree
Esgis
M. Savill
Ipswich Express
Great Western Railway
Prince's Sued Bank
Thos
Chara Russell, Esq
M.P
Great Western Railway Company
Bristol and Exeter
Exeter
Cornwall
Cheltenham Company
Cheltenham
Wales
Dartmouth
Bristol
Ireland
Great Weste
Compa
Bristol Exeter Railway
Cheltenham and
Great West Union
Cmpany
Biol and
Exeter Railway
Chenham and
Great Western Union Railway
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Robert Frederick Gower
Thomas Guppy
William Singer Jacques
George Low
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Brunel
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The Aylesbury Dinner Shows Party Split Over Corn Laws
The Buckinghamshire gathering reveals a divided alliance as the Duke of Buckingham faces resistance from returning MPs and farmers. Sir Thomas Fremantle is absent, while Clayton and Hamilton defend Peel policy amid a cautious majority. A key toast by Mr Rolfe questions government reform from Whigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Buckingham
Christopher
House of Commons
Thomas Fremantle
Captain Hamilton
Clayton
Peel
Buckinghamshire
Mr. Clayton
Thames
Windsor
Aylesbury
Mr. Rolfe
Intrigue and cautious moves amid European powers
The passage discusses future intrigues with reduced risk of escalation, noting Sir Robert Peel's opinions and Lord Aberdeen's potential influence. It mentions the King of the French avoiding direct interference, secret agents, and Espartero's quick suppression of an insurrection. It highlights shifting support and the diminished chances for adventurers to seize government without French backing in the Northern Provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peel
Lord Aberdeen
Espartero
Leon
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