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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jan 17, 1847

Page

3

Poor Law Inquiry At West Derby Workhouse Ends In Boardroom Charge

A council inquiry chaired by assistant poor law commissioner Mr. Austin examined a complaint against a West Derby union relieving officer, alleging negligence led to a laborer James Parks’s death amid severe asthmatic distress and destitution. Witnesses described Parks’s deteriorating condition, delays in relief, and personal hardship of his widow Margaret Parks as doctors urged relief measures before his death on December 15. The board adjourned after testimonies from guardians and locals, with the case to be submitted to the poor-law authorities for ruling.

Austin Board Room West Derby Perac Yrram Ae Wes Tecodp Ming Stil Rommissioner Peers Posseer Yat James Parks Cag Cree Rc James Peersie St Hee Prescot Street Low Hill Furseset Hoyt Owett Van Charles W. Greatrex Mosserret Beck Burton-street Parke Mr. Tristram Margaret Parks High-street Edge Hill Grestrer Tatif Weet Derby Union Weet Derby Tristram Dreas Elizabeth Place Worshume Trintam Ecud Sfiers Bin Liverpool West Derby Board of Guardians K . Sas Ianeeen Oat London Henry Horace Walpole Walpole Three Kingdoms Strawberry Hill Arabella Falkland Horace Continent Becacar Hansard Bayes Duke Blaze Enius Minerva Berg Chamberlaix House of Pelham Tony Waterr Larrens Vale Bentley Honaiite Weybridge South Western Chertney Tos Hand Clifhard Elisha Thv Chertsey Union Charlvn Ecke Sod Buildford Weybridge Station Oxforp Worcester Workanametos Riveras Spooner’s Rainbow Hill Eonan Dudley Eastern Counties Railway Lakenheath Railway Brandon Joaeph Roterham Wiliam Talbot Asberoeft Permanent Way Brando Laken Heath Pearify Laken Heath Talbot Rotherham Samuels Wes Ashcroft

Note on a Canoe Voyage Up the Minnesota River

A literary chronicle reviews Featherstonhaugh's notes from his canoe voyage beyond the Mississippi with Canadian voyageurs. It recalls scenes of Irish canal workers, Indian customs, and early frontier life, interwoven with reflections on travel methods and a judge in a western court.

G. W. Featherstonhaugh F.R.S London Richard Bentley Mr. Featherstonhaugh Slave States Haa Minway Sotor St Peter's River Mississippi New World Globe America Ireland United States

Monopolist Agitation Public Testimonial to Duke of Richmond

A large meeting of agriculturists and tenant farmers gathered at the Bree tavern to discuss a testimonial to Duke of Richmond as president of a proposed tenant farmer relief institution. The Duke pledged support, urged practical fundraising, and urged careful use of funds to aid distressed farmers rather than building workhouses. Subscriptions and local committee plans were endorsed by several agricultural societies.

Variana B’ree Masons Queen Astreet Duke of Richmond Fisher Hobbs Ellman Sussex My. Warnes Ius Norfolk Hilditch Hants Weston Northamptonshire Browne Wilts Earle Hante Cheetham Harnelt Burgess Dorset F. Smith Speering Pane Bedford Purchase Pilawowe Currgil Ronmenis Jones Monmouth Newball Sheame Jervin Pile Onslow Ant Winchester Suitor Huntingdon Mr. RedweEter J. Paine Hanow W. Burrell Rt. Rodwell Suffolk Waters Winchester W. Lamb East Sussex Beasley Livedo Phillippa Richmond Burrell Hear John Hudson John Warnes John Muire Ne. Rodwell Captain Beasley Phillips Hartshorn Newbolt Armbers Buyer Great Britain Anti Corn Law League England Imen Suil Perauna Central Society For the Protection of Agriculture Fleur Bear Jory Lincoln and Lindsay Agricultural Society Christopher Great Grimsby Society Ebinet Rugby Agricultural Society Barnstaple Agricultural Society Durham Agricultural Society Andover District Society

Tenants Rights and a Meeting of Farmers at Blackfriars

A large gathering of tenant farmers and agriculturists convened by the Farmers' Club met at Radley's Hotel Blackfriars to press for tenant rights. Speakers argued for long leases and compensation for improvements, amid broader calls to protect tenant interest before Parliament.

Farmers’ Club Radley's Hotel Bridge Street Blackfriars T. Fisher Hobbs Essex Agriculturian Farrow Shaw England Nottinghamshires Lincolnshire Mr. Shaw

Tenure and leases urged to boost soil cultivation and capital

A Coventry debate argues tenant right aids landlords by stabilizing rents, enabling capital for improvements. Leases are praised as security, while distresses and rent laws deter loans. A committee will liaise with Parliament as other speakers support similar aims. A Malt Tax repeal push follows with a cautious plan for deputation to Lord Russell.

Coventry Hear O Edpeulnshire Nottinglamshire Shew Central Society For the Protection of British Industry Camerava Thia Society Thia Soho Rusa Duke of Richmond John Russell Central Protection Society Julian Ragsell Cod Herald

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