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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 20, 1845

Page

4

Usury Law Debates Split Over Landed Interest in Ireland Bill

In a late session debate, Mr. Greson seeks a clause repealing protections on money lent against land security, arguing benefits to landed interests. Mr. Williams warns against extending exemptions and favors a limited, five year window with potential reforms. Other peers push for a committee review next session to study impacts on landed interests and commerce.

M.greson Williams Manchester M. Gibson F. Bartse R. Pseu Gibson Warstrrox V_ Surra Ar. Hen Bromerton Mcxrzain Gusox Ireland Taxing Masters Court of Chancery Dublin Channel Islands Criminal Jurisdiction Assistant Barristers i Ireland

Rewards for Chinese War troops debated in Parliament

The discussion compared prize awards in various campaigns and urged a fuller recompense for Chinese war troops. Lords Palmerston and Pattenstone recalled prospects of a single payoff, while critics pressed for fairer sums. The motion was rejected 69 to 27 as the House paused for Irish Church revenues scrutiny.

Syris Waterloo China J. A. Suiza Picrett Rostar Peer Algiers St Navarino Williams Berkeley Lord Patnverston Henry Pottinger England Lord Palmerston Henry Hargis Pucmnipoe James Drie Evetra Denson T. Tue Mantre Ecclesiastical Commission Hawes Ireland Ir James Grahamm R. Ferguson Henley Lord Bernard M. J. O'Connell Grogan Committee of Supply

Jewish Disabilities Removal Bill Debate Curiosity Note

We print a fragmented report showing Second Reading procedure and division counts with a long list of names, amid a parliamentary curiosity. The item also includes a later note on charity subscriptions for a writer and a court-fire case narrative.

Calendar of Sunrise Sunset and Tidal Times in Britain

A dated calendar entry outlines methods to compute sunrise and sunset adjustments by latitude, plus high water times at major ports. It lists specific harbor times for London Dock gates and others, notes the week’s liturgical dates, moon phase, and daily lengths including several days with named saints and biblical references. The entry presents astronomical and ecclesiastical data in a compact, period-voice style.

Great Britain and Ireland London Dock Bristol Cork Cove Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton

The South Eastern Railway Petition Report Debate

The Weekly Chronicle lauds the Select Committee report on the South Eastern Railway Petition as necessary and fair, condemns canvassing as a practice, and criticizes figures like Mr Bonham and Captain Baldero for conflicts of interest. It attacks MP conduct, praises scrutiny, and questions political generosity influencing parliamentary outcomes.

Morning Herald Select Committee South Eastern Railway House of Commons M.P Wray Mr. Bonham Mr. Wray Bonham Bonhem Baldero Hignett Ordnance Office South Eastern Company North Kent

France and Pelissier in Algeria atrocity debate

The article rails against French actions in Algeria, condemning Colonel Pelissier for brutal tactics and comparing the crimes to a horrific hypothetical massacre. It criticizes Thiers and the French government for not punishing the atrocity, urging accountability and moral renewal in France.

Monsieur Thiers Consulate Empire Algeria Pelissier India New Zealand Europe France Germany Colonel Pelissier Marshal Soult Paris Marechal Bugeaud Poila Tessentiz Toulon Norfolk Island

Delicate Public Letters and House of Commons Fallout

The article discusses the misuse of private correspondence by Mr. Hignett to bolster his South Eastern Company share application, including alleged swindling and invented conversations. It cites Roebuck’s critique, questions about the Board of Ordnance, and calls for decisive action, potentially resignation or dismissal, by Sir Robert Peel.

Gian Mr. Hignett Boldero Bonham South Eastern Company Hignett Board of Ordnance House of Commons Hawes Robert Peel

The Jews and Municipal Privilege in British Law

The Jewish Civil Disabilities Bill faces a second reading in the Commons after a failed amendment by Sir Robert Inglis. It questions whether Jews may hold deputy lieutenancy, magistrate, sheriff, or municipal roles under existing laws, with Peel proposing to align the declaration with the 1828 framework.

Court of Requests Castle-street St. Martin'sdane Afr Brindle Preston Brolcn Lancashire J Smith J. P J.P Correspondenta J. Smith M’manes Hoghton-lane Cife Home Secretary E.L Ita H. Bolton T'e Life Assurance H. P France Tequirer Jane J. E Lai Jvilin Chanerry Ll.d Weekly Chronicle M. F. Vickering Chancery M.M.E Luctoral Commons St. Paula Churchyard Wich Joe Sophia Keston Robert Inglos Commons Robert Tugliss Atanda Lords Robert Peel John Russell House of Lords Robert Inglia

Premier's Speech Probes Religious Tests in Empire

An 19th century scene outlines Conservative doubts about church and state. The Premier argues for broader merit tests beyond religious belief, noting a shift toward liberal opinion. References to Gladstone, Inglis, and ministerial moves hint at cabinet reorganization and potential expulsion of prejudice in public life.

Spooner House of Commons Plumptre Oxford Eeven Blombera Robert Inglis Hamilton Gladstone Goulburn House of Lorda Board of Trade Lord Lonsdale

New Zealand Debate and Illness of Lord Grey Notes

The article discusses limited Supply nights in Parliament with two strong polling candidates Captain Berkeley and Mr C Buller pressing for prize money claims and a stance on New Zealand events under Lord Stanley. It cites Peel pushing a late Monday move, concerns over colonial unrest, Howick’s health news, and the Hawken Committee’s South Eastern Railway report amid a Bennett pressures debate.

New Zealand Lord Grey Captain Berkeley C. Buller China Robert Peel Lord Stanley Jord Stanley Lord Howick Hawen South Eastern Railway Buldero Berkeley Lord Palmerston

Royal Movements and a London inquest mix

Royal family departures from Osborne and Gosport aboard the Royal Steam Yacht the Fairy and train to London with Belgian royals visiting Marlborough House and Buckingham Palace. An inquest opens on missing Miss Matilda Delisser after a fall from a Portland Place window, with mirrors and fall geometry cited and the coroner adjourned.

Cowes Prince Albert Osborne House Gosport Horst Castle Ryde Metropolis Marlborough-house Buckingham Palace South Eustern Ostend John Williams Lendance Liverspool Wakley M.P Masons’ Arms Devonshire Street Portland Place Ellis William Delaser Dr Delisser Italy C. B. Brearey Great Portland-street Delisser Matilda Delisser Breary Portland Road Liston Masons’ Arma Mias Delisser Mias Delisser’a Brother. Dr. Delisser

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