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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 19, 1840
Page
4
Fragmented report details writs for Penryn Newark and Southwark and a moving parliamentary clash over Stockdale Hansard privileges. Debates reveal calls to summon bar and wrap with orders, amid adjournments and a looming committee of supply for Prince Albert.
The piece discusses how real property laws vary by state, noting the English dower right for widows and the abolition of primogeniture. It explains that brothers share equally, aliens face potential forfeiture of lands, and that Virginia and New York limit alien-related seizin. It also clarifies that a person may dispose of property by will, and that a first wife’s son has no claim.
The article criticizes the Queen's Speech as cautious, omitting remedial measures, and notes a looming vote of no confidence led by Sir John Yarde Buller. It argues Tory actions risk elections outcomes, town patronage, and potential dissolution while warning against Chartist violence and urging royal mercy in treason cases.
The passage argues success hinges on Liberal Party action, predicts a Tory defeat by twelve to fifteen seats, and questions government viability without a country appeal. It urges ministers to present a rallying policy in the upcoming debate on the 28th and promises continued discussion next week.
The two Frost associates Williams and Jones were found guilty of high treason at Monmouth based on evidence showing the broader plot to subvert government. The article asserts the jury clearly proved treasonous intent and assigns fault to Frost and Williams for assembling armed forces against Newport.
The article criticizes Mr. O Connell for supporting a large future grant for Prince Albert in the face of royal expenses. It argues such spending worsens public opinion of the Representative system and royalty and urges reconsideration before the House. It notes the costs of the Privy Purse and royal household and warns against special provision for the Prince.
A London newspaper critique argues that public opinion favors unrestricted inquiry and publication. It questions Lord Denman involvement, defends press rights, and supports Mr Stockdale’s committal as self defense by the House of Commons. The piece notes cross party agreement with Sir Robert Peel.
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