Reduction of wool duties debated in parliament
Officials discuss wool revenue prospects as Mr Wood and Mr Becket oppose further tax cuts while Sir R Peet notes revenue constraints. Debates cover Prussia export duties, cotton wool, and the need for substitutes before reducing tariffs amid agricultural interests and public finances.
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Wood
Kendal
4Oulburn
C. Wood
Prussia
England
Mr. Becket
R. Peet
Stuart Wortney
Stansfrelp
BrotHerton
Cantley
Barmby Dunn
Finningley
Hatfield
George Strickland
Irish Arms Bill and House Proceedings Report
The session debate covers the Irish Arms Bill with district limits debated, amendments defeated, and divisions. government majorities range 42 to 68 as committees continue into the night. Other measures advance, including Church and Customs bills, with select committees named and exchequer loan plans discussed to aid West Indies earthquake sufferers.
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Lord Ashtey
James Graham
Joan Russert
Lord Extor
Tipperary
Church of Scotland
R. Perx
Privy Council
Glanstone
Washington
Graystong
Coa
Gladstone
Laboustere
Lord Ashley
Mitcalfe
Hutt
James Dake
Wawn
Philip Howard
Hindley
Kemble
Chapman
Henley
Cretan Gladstone
M. J. O'Connell
Ireland
House of Correction
Iron Masters Deputation Presses for Trade Relief
A South Staffordshire iron masters deputation met with Sir Robert Peel and cabinet ministers to present a memorial on the severe downturn in iron demand and wages. They argued for currency reform to improve trade and employment, while Peel cautioned that iron production faced strong demand shifts beyond government remedy. The group blamed money laws for low prices, but Peel dissented, and the interview ended amicably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Staffordshire
R. Peel
Hatherton
Lyttelton
Wolverhampton
Home Department
Board of Trade
United States
Thornely
Robert Peel
Ireland
Reading Room Q and A on wills and contracts
A long correspondence page presents reader questions on inheritance, fees, contracts, auctions, licenses, and legal remedies. Contributors named Anne, Amicus, An Old Reader, F. B, F. G, D. K, and others discuss death intestate widow rights, escheats, sixpence fees, stamping contracts, action timing, and licensing rules with cautious legal opinions and practical cautions.
Method for Sun Rise Sunset and High Water Times in Britain and Ireland
Guide to calculating sunrise and sunset by latitude with adjustments per degree from 61 80, and adding 5 minutes for higher latitudes. High water timings at major ports shown with specific hour minute offsets from London Dock. Lists Bristol, Cork, Falmouth, Hull, Milford Haven and more with numerous harbor references.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Ates
Bristol
Bork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Weather Log and Liturgical Notes for Sonpay Week
The entry records liturgical lessons for Sixth and Seventh Sundays after Trinity, the year's day counts and moon age, solar position, and day length. It includes daily weather summaries from Legh and Meteo Ephem with notes on fairs, horticultural events, and a conference at City Road Chapel.
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Samuel xii
John xi
Tim
Legh
Meteo
Ephem
Zadkiel
Mateo
Lewes
E.N.M
Meteo Ephem
Conference of
Wesleyan-Methodists
City-road Chapel
London
Jair
Progress of Repeal in Ireland and the Do Nothing Ministry
The Weekly Chronicle argues that Ireland's Repeal movement thrives while the British ministry remains ineffectual. It predicts stronger Irish action led by Mr O Connell, questions the army’s loyalty in a popular uprising, and warns that Ireland may force concessions such as Irish Church and franchise reforms to align with national sentiment.
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House of Commons
Coal-whippers
Menacine
The
Herald
Evesham
Tony Respect
Reugion
Market Drayton
Shropshire
Salop
Colson
Holloway
Engerall
Worship Street
Clifton
Regent’s Canal
Waller
Regent's Canal
Long-place Bridge
Robinson
Manchester
Somerset House
Weekly Chronicle
Anne
C. R
Seal-office
Inner Templelane
Queen's Bench
Common Pleas
Law-Stationers
Thames Tunnel
Henry Dowell Grifiths
Hebert Julian
James Jackson
Lord Brougham
House of Lords
John Lewis
M. C.S
Probus
Duke of Richmond
W. M
W. W
Europe
Robert Peel
James Graham
Lord Stanley
Ireland
O'Connell
Standard
Do Nothing
Duke of Wellington
Great Britain
Wexford
Drogheda
Drogheda, To Which Mr. O’connell
Mary
Smithfield
Guy Faux
Gardes Frangaises
Brussels
Barcelona
Treland
Lord Clare
England
Wolfe Tone
Bantry
Eldon
Roushad
Lord Liverpool
Sir Robert Peel
Lyndhurst
Lord Lyndhurst
Grattan
Peter Borthwick
Lord Wharncliffe
Hanover
Lord Lyndburet
Public Opinion in Ireland and the Lure of Political Action
A dated critique urges re creating a favorable public opinion in Ireland before conflict erupts. It warns against passive policy and a dog in the manger approach, arguing for proactive concessions on rent and property to avert social upheaval and preserve empire unity.
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Ireland
Dr. Higgins
Tullamore
Regent Espartero’s Fate and Madrid Siege Quietly Weighs
The piece surveys a military and political crisis in Spain. Espartero struggles against conspirators while Zurbano Seoane command the main forces, with Saragossa and Madrid loyal. Baylen and Aspiroz flank Madrid as insurgents advance toward the capital, planning to crown a regent and negotiate a marriage with the Duc d Aumale if Europe remains silent.
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Espartero
Zurbano
Seoane
Saragossa
Madrid
Albacete
Narvaez
Cadiz
Baylen
Aspiroz
Sierra Morena
van Halen
Duc d’Aumale
Europe
Spain
Louis Philippe
Monsieur Guizot
Lord Aberdeen
British Foreign Office
Looking-Glass of Sir Robert Peel in Blewitt Letter
A harsh critique of Sir Robert Peel drawing on Mr. Blewitt’s letter as a mirror of Peel’s faltering leadership. The piece contrasts Peel’s false pretences with 1835 legacy and stresses inaction, factional inertia, and disdain for Irish questions, while profiling Lords Clare Eldon Lyndhurst and their impact on Britain’s political crisis.
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Robert Peel
MR. Blewitt
House of Commons
Sir Robert Peel
Bolingbroke
Mr. Sheil
Sir George Grey
France
George Murray
Manchester
Lord Stanley
Lancashire
Beckett
Leeds
Palmer
Essex
Lord Lincoln
Hastings
Newark
Woodsend
Duke of Newcastle
America
Ireland
Times
Parliamentary Business Sets Agenda for August Session
The article outlines the government plan for the short session ending around August 20. Key measures include the Factories Bill, Ecclesiastical Courts Bill, Scotch Prisons Bill, English Poor Law Amendment Act, Irish Poor Law, Exportation of Machinery, and a County Courts Bill. Debates on the Irish Church are scheduled for August 1, with the Address and motions listed in parliamentary notices.
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House OF Commons
Ayrshire
Viscount Kelpburne
Warp
Ireland
Scinde
Joce1lyn
R. Penn
Bowkine
Goutsuan
Syria
RB. Peex
Pertomente
Law Courts
Ir. P. Borthwick
C. Hinpsey
James Granam
B. Woop
F. Freweh
Nicholl
Lord Aberdeen
Ward
Lord Palmerston
Wyse
Blewitt
Press Censorship Edicts and Political Notes
The King of Prussia enforces censorship restricting reprinting of pirated works and prohibits publishing debates from German state assemblies unless officially released. In county news Lord John Russell donates to Middlesex Reform Registration with Duke of Bedford backing voter registration. Mr Bright poised for re election. Cobden visits Lewes to rally free trade support. many clerical appointments listed for Scottish benefices.
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Prussia
John Russell
Middlesex Reform Registration Office
Duke of Bedford
Dozaam
Bright
Tories
Lord Dungannon
Purvis
Mer. Coppen
Lewes
Cobden
Brown
Cospzn
Hereford
Worcester
Worcester Chronicle
Commissioners On the Fine Arts
Messrs. Pickersgill
Corbould
Howard
R.A. W C. Thomas
Stephanoff
Claxton
F. Howard
Rippingille
J.C. Waller
W. Ross
R.A. Tux
John M Donald
James Carmen
Comrie
John Stewart
James Beg
Liberton
Philip J. Mackie
Alexander Topp
Elgin
William Thomson
Belbelvie
Alexander John Forsyth
Maitland Thomson
C Ig. Stewart
Dupplin
Aberdalgie
John Gilchrist
John Murray
Duphog
Lachlan M‘lean
James M-Largan
Kinfanes
Nathaniel Morrell
James Cos
Brechins
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Broveuam
T. Duncombe
W. Williams
Duncan
Warne
Metcalfe
Barnard
Collett
Walker
Scott
Campbell
R Ferguson
S. O'Brien
Mr. Archbold
Capt. Plumridge
C. Napier
Mr. Trelawny
Mr. Brotherton
Sudbury
S. Cpawronp
Dencompe
J. Russell
R. Pert
C. Dovezas
Lord J. Russell
Reform Club
V. Sars
B. Hatt
Caanves Grey
T. FremanTle
James Geaua
Dancombe
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Lund
Scotland
Commons
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C. B. Pierce
Mr. Howard
T. Duncompe
Pierce
Hume
Atarme
Macxixnon
Lord Worszex
E. Exateusatt
Hoe
Lord Worsley
Medical Charities
Thuersday
Lord Brovenam
Lord Cuanceliox
Marquis of Clannicagog
Board of Guardians
Edenderry Union
Westminster-Hatu
Her Majesty’s Commissioners of Fine Arts
Court of Queen's Bench
Journal du Havre
Messrs
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Edwards
Quillebeuf
Royal Parks
Hyde
St. James's
Green Parks
Regent’s Park
Greenwich Park
Richmond
Hampton and Bushy
Windsor Great-park
Windsor
Ascot Royal
Staghounds
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Miss Barton
Father Mathew
Bradford
Huddersfield
York
Leeds Mercury
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Hayltwn
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Iron Masters
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