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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 19, 1840
Page
4
The House of Lords discussed Mr O Connors case denying press claims, and debated the Spanish bonds claims with payment suspensions since 1886. Lords also moved on the Law of Evidence Scotland Bill and other measures while the Commons adjourned for the weekend.
The Lords read and agreed to amendments to the Vaccination Bill. Lord Parkerston's bill for the continuance of the slave convention and fisheries acts was introduced and read a first time. The Chancellor of the Exchequer introduced the Postage Duties Bill for a first reading, and the house adjourned at two.
A long readers’ letter page discusses wills and late-19th century probate questions, including executors age of distribution and costs of debt collection. It quotes subscribers about apprenticeships, contracts, and property claims, with scattered notices and personal letters to the editor.
The article surveys Parliament’s handling of the Canada bill, imperial ties, and the Duke of Wellington’s health while describing agricultural shows in Cambridge, Peel’s speech, and broader political tensions impacting miners and landowners. It also notes global news on Brazil, Jamaica, and European legal cases.
The piece questions Dr Bowring's mixed government role amid parliamentary controversy. It notes Conservative and agricultural hostility, cites paybacks to him by the Government, and critiques the practice as violating independence and the seat vacating rule. It argues for separation of agent and representative roles.
The piece argues against combining a diplomatic post with a parliamentary seat. It cites Henry Bulwer’s Belgium mission and questions Dr. Bowring’s potential Kilmarnock return. It criticizes double duties and calls for reform of diplomatic representation to avoid improper influence on Parliament.
The piece argues Fielden mislabels Government Factory Inspectors as spies while they merely report from districts to illuminate dangers facing workers. It notes eleven supporters of a committee inquiry and criticizes D Israeli for exaggerations and jokes, underscoring the political stakes and faults in the opposition.
The article applauds the selection of Mr. Thirlwall as bishop, praising his scholarship and liberal views. It notes the political dimension of bishops in the House of Lords and hopes Thirlwall will help broaden church support for popular rights and rational religion within the clergy.
Paris reports indicate the French Chambers were prorogued by commission with few deputies present. Madrid papers from May 8 offer no decisive Spain news. Espartero’s stance remains uncertain between Camarilla ties and liberal shifts, while Tristany resists Carlists. Rio Grande reports a May 16 battle in Rio Grande province with significant casualties as patriots pull back their army.
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