Corn Law Ripple Effects and Liberal Outlook In London
The article discusses political shifts after Sir Robert Peel’s stand, predicting formation of a Liberal government, diminishing Protectionists, and potential sugar duty reform. It cites Lord John Russell as a leading figure, notes wage reactions to corn importation, and references probate news, fashion notes, and local council debates on debts and property sales in Wixpsos and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinue
Cobden
Robert Peel
House of Commons
John Russell
Times
Lord John Russell
Robert Fee
Robert Feel
Preston
Chorley, &c
Manchester Guardian
Charles Stuart
Baron Stuart de Rothesay
Isle of Bute
G.C.B
P.C
D.C.L
Russia
Stuart de Rothessy
Ches. Stuart
1St Regiment Grenadier Guards
England
Highcliffe
Christchurch
Southampton
Thomas Farncomb
John Britten
Basingball Street
Court of Common Council
James Frisby
John Wileun
Paris
Wixpsos
Commissioners of Woods and Forests
Society For the Relief
Prince Albert
Alderman Ferebrother
Moathouse
Stockwell
HaLtinett
Trinity College
Cambridge
British Museum
British Museem
Halliwell
Henry Ellia
Hexgy Exrles
James Orchard Halliwell
Mr. Halliwell
Great Ryder-Street
St. James's
Sir Henry
Henry
J. O'Hathiwell
H. Ellist
Wakley
Middlesex
Rum Pancheon
Drury Lane
Martha Grogan
Charles Street
East Tedia Company
Musenum Street
Bloomsbury
Laws
Lowe
Sotalle
Final Meeting of the Anti Corn Law League in Manchester
A large gathering at the Town Hall in Manchester marks the final meeting of the Autora Law League. Speakers including Cobden and Bright discuss winding up the league after the Corn Laws repeal, with resolutions to suspend operations, release subscribers, and honor long-serving leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masoneston
Autora Law League
Manchester
League
George Wilson
Richard Cubden
M.V
John Bright
William Brown
Liverpool
South Lancashire
Lord Francis Egerton
William Rawson
The
William R. Callender
J. Mellor
Bay
W. Bickhem
H. Ashworth
Turton
W. R. Greg
Bordeaux
Executive Council
Anti Cornlaw League
Mr. Cobden
Council of the League
Council of the
Protectionists
England
France
Defeaux
Apo
House of Common
Prentice
Hae
Mr. S. Lees
Mr. Rawson
Mr. Wooley
Mr. Bickham
W. Evans
A. Rawson
Freemasonry
Brotherhood
Anti Corn Law League
Anti Corn-Law League
Bright
M.P
Cobden
Wilson
Greg
Rathbone
Wm. Brown
J. B. Smith
Joseph Brotherton
House of Commone
Thames
Briaton
Afr. Cobden
Weekly Chronicle
Lord Radnor
J. Brookes
Lord Duvie
J. Walmsley
Mr Ricardo
Brookes
Lord Ducie
Covent Garden
R. Gardner
Westhead
London
The Corn Laws Debate Amid Unrest and Dissent
A long report from the Lords journals outlines a protest against a Third Reading of a Corn Law bill. It lists six proposed measures for immediate repeal or reform, including land taxes, tithes, and duty adjustments, plus calls to free tobacco and sugar production and repeal consumption taxes. The piece also notes political maneuvers, resignations, and public reactions across Britain, with references to Manchester, Dunfermline, and Bordeaux officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
St TaNaore
Ricu- Mond
Pexsnunst
Beauront
Mansheep
Selkirk
Grantley
Bropenick
Crortoy
de FresNe
Claxcanty
Preston
Lord Stanley
Manchester
Dean
Board of Customs
Thos. Fremantle
George R. Dawson
T. Fremantle
Burke
Walla
R. Peel
Liverpool
Thie
Sowixa
Salisbury
Salisbury Herald
Dunfermline
KR. Peel
Bey
House of Commons
Tus Mayon
Bordeaux
France
M. Duffour Dubergier
England
Anti- Corn Law League
Council of the League
Cobden
J. B. Smith
Henry Ashworth
Thomas Bazley
Chamber of Commerce
M. Dufour
London
Simongst
Lisle
M. Dauffour
Manchester Guardian
Conpey
Chorley
Notts Inquest Hears Of Two Brothers’ Self Destruction
A Nottingham coroner and jury assembled at the station house to hear the inquest into the deaths of William and Samuel Collier. Witnesses described the men found hanged in a ropewalk shed, their finances strained and spirits broken amid alleged club debts. An older man, Billy Holmes, testified to helping Collier after the death, with the inquiry noting the brothers’ state of temporary derangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Samuel Collier
W. Brown
Charles Sewell
Samuel
Townsend
Taylor
Sewell
Colliera
Mary Ward Sworn
Back-Isne
Father
Raynor
Julia Chapman
Lenton
Park
New Lenton
Thomas Mallett
Wollerston
Anolder
Barnes
Billy Holmes
Beeston
Nottingham
Collier
Holmes
Mr. Kollis
Beeston Meadow
Kellis
Cut
Coulson
Barnett
Union
National Testimonial to Mr Cobden in Manchester Meeting
A large Manchester Town hall gathering chaired by Mayor W B Watkins convened to consider presenting a national testimonial to Richard Cobden MP for free trade advocacy. Letters from Villiers and Paget were read, with pledges including a £100 from Paget and an estimate Cobden’s seven year sacrifice around £20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobden
Manchester
W. B. Watkins
Richard Cobden
M.P
Mr. Cobden
Wilson
Bright
Villiers
Thompson
Robert Hyde Greg
C. Paget
Gentlerman
Impropent Plagiarisy at Aldersgate Lecture
A Irish lecturer J J O Grady faced exposure of presenting Mr M Culloh’s ideas as his own at the City Literary Institution Aldersgate Street. Prominent members confronted him, the chair urged manuscript surrender, and Grady fled amid uproar pursued by about 100 youths. The incident ended with Grady escaping to an Islington omnibus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Literary Institution
Aldersgate Street
Prospectus
J. J. O. Grady
Grady
G. Stacey
M‘culloch
Islington
Eastern Counties Railway Company
Yarmouth
Norwich
Shoreditch
Mesas
Banatar
BaewHorst
Payne
St. Thomas’s Hospital
Stephen Murphy
Mesars
Barclay and Perkins
Thomas Bennett
Barclay’s
Judlina
Bennett
Also Mentioned on This Page
the League
Barry
Senate
Lords
Commons
Cabra
Pelissier
Chamber of Peers
Montalembert
Algeria
Teplace
Delarue
Fabvier
Capriari
Algiers
Corsica
Afoniteur
Toulouse
Gray, Lyons
Marseilles
Marans
Avignon
Boulogne
Dieppe
Pagiy
Strawburg
Tours
Nantes
Paria
Lyons
Mavaro
Barcelona
Gaivers
Madrid
Gijon
Asturias
Hhis
Rome
Pius IX
Piazza del Popolo
Mastai Ferreti
Younes
Guyot
Nautouze
Nantouze
Galignani
St. Marylebone Court House
Earl of Manvers
Tatham
Royal
Cambridge- Place
Paddington
Novat Taines Yacut Ciou
Piazza Hotel
A. Pagat
Com ‘Modore
Prince
Connors
Cadiz
Madeira
Royal Thames Yacht Club
Royal Yacht Squadron
Marquis of Stafford
House of Laaps
Lord Cottenham
Matt Hussons
Austin
Muatthyssons
No. 4
Vansittart Terrace
Greenwich
St. Mark's Church
Kennington
Joanna Frances Elmslie
China
Macao
Sydney
Maltbyesons
Macau
Adam Wallace Elmslie
Henry Pottinger
George Thomas Braine
Hongkong
Calcutta
Lord Brougham
Tattersall's
Tuorspay
Lavenroot
Mendicant
My Mary
Satyr
Agat
Highwayman
Paget Intrepid
Goopwond Stakes
Lagat the Hero
Jenny Wren
Petitioner
Giantess
Orion
Jonathan Wild
Maynooth
W. Scott
Sir Tutton Sykes
Gully
Red Hart
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