Parliamentary bribe, corruption debates in historic session
Debates in the assembly center on bribery accusations, committee investigations, and calls for punitive action. Members argued for transparency, fair proceedings, and potential legislative measures to curb corrupt practices amid tense exchanges.
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Beresford
Bath
Erento
Fitzroy
Escott
Five Boroughs
Lascktes
Wanp
Saanlek
Hawes
Actioney
Sophe Founett
Tie
Howe
T. Dexcosme
Bachellers
Prri
Cera
Piers
Hipiself
Mortanenes
Idavone
Luis Tid
Od Exchequer
Grote Chitern
Nantn
Deuiow
T. Troy
Comiou
Catholic Education Debate and South Australia Grant
Debates reveal objections to funding Catholic schooling and a £60,030 payment for South Australia bills. Supporters cite emigrant protection, while critics urge relief for starving manufacturers and efficiency of land grants. House divisions follow and parliamentary business continues with a new writ for Nottingham and a Canada Loan Bill report.
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Cowran
Howard
O'Connell
New York
South Australia
J. Hume
Crancencon
Exunsquer
B. Woop
Lord Stansky
Heme
Ware
Hinds
Army, Navy
Ordnance Service
China
Mr. Hisv
Sir C. Narren
C Naren
Commodore
Hume
Hon
Ciaran
Sivas Crawford
Nottingham
Bowmng
RB. Pies
Pgentleman
Liste
BR. Pere
Hemi
Waap
Baronet
House of Commons
Poasikeven
Canada Loan
Hynes
Bacarer
Prescu
Hoste
Magerity
Ecloch
Calculating Sunrise Sunset and Tidal Times for Great Britain and Ireland
Instructions describe determining sunrise and sunset by latitude adjustments and six minute increments after 51 30, then listing high water times at major ports with added or subtracted hours and minutes relative to London Dock. Includes Bristol Orkney Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and notes to see Notices to Correspondents.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Ork
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead Harbour
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Opening of the French Chambers and Regency Question
The Weekly Chronicle argues for unity amid the Regency debate in France. It lauds Louis Philippe's plea for focus on the Regency and criticizes partisan plotting as France faces a pivotal moment with the new Chamber and King in tears and streets of Paris showing sympathy.
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Chamber of Deputies
Duke of Nemours
Orleans
Louis Philippe
Europe
Duke of
Count Mole
Monsieur Thiers
Monsieur Guizot
France
Paris
Monsieur Gruizot
Duke of Orleans
Unnatural Parents and Lord John Russell Bribery Bill
The article lampoons Lord John Russell and his Bribery Bill, accusing him of neglecting his duties and criticizing its provisions. It notes Peel’s stance, the bill’s slow progress, and debates over clauses on bribery, testimony, and indemnity, with a plan for report and third reading before any election.
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Lord John Russell
Oliver Twist
Lord John
Thomas Wilde
Charles Buller
Robert Peel
Mackinnon
John Russell
Scotland
Lord Palmerston
House of Lords
Commons
Sir Robert Peel
Hardy
Milnes
Compromise Committee and Roebuck Resolutions Analyzed
The piece argues Roebuck proved facts against Harwich Nottingham Reading Lewes and Penrhyn abuses. It notes opposition from Russell and Beresford, government reluctance, and a failed push for penal measures. It asserts the report exposes systemic corruption and that Peel’s support faltered.
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MR. Roebuck
Roebuck
Charles Russell
Reading
Canada
Russell
Major Beresfords
Coxe
Mr. Attwood
Harwich
Ward
Aglionby
Hume
Lascelles
Hawes
John Russells Hill
Robert Peel
Nottingham
Dribery
House of Lords
House of Commons
Protracted UK Session Ends Amid Danish Claims Debates
The House of Commons disposed of Danish Claims and civil contingencies votes including South Australia and India China military expenses. Lord Palmerston and Peel secure assent to the Nottingham Writ linked to the Bribery Bill. Ashburton negotiations with the US progress slowly amid mixed reports and prorogation planned for August.
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Lori
Mersey Conservancy
Sewell
Securite
Deveford Atta
McDowall
Deoford
Los Id
WoDeuall
Beptford
Tee
Mackinson
Southampton
T.S. den Oars
Wight
Crawforre
Nottingham
Committee of Supply
Herr Rose
Denmark
Imember
Crancetron
Pat Merston
R. Pres
Exeter Hall
Harlah
Williams
Greene
Wrottams
Siatgorr
F. Mauve
Heme
Sibthorp
North America
Sir G. Clarke
Lord Sydenham
Ewart
Parmerston
Europe
France
Prussia
Bowrine
Constanople
Porte
R. Pert
Bownrine
Lord Paumerston
C. Narrer
Robert Peel
Premerpge
Hey
Hoste
South Australia
India
China
House of Commons
Hume
England
Sharman Crawford
House of Lords
Ward
Lord Palmerston
United States
Lord Ashburton
Washington
New York
America
Ford Ashburton
Maine
News from Jamaica Barbadoes and Demerara reports
The Tweed steamer brings overdue West India mails with Jamaica dated July first Barbadoes June eleventh and Demerara the fifteenth reporting little change in affairs. Demerara faces greater distress and a petition seeks budget cuts and a government led immigration program under royal control. Honduras pockets reveal Lopez resignation with Rivera Paz returning to power and Marra zan rising to influence in Central America.
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Jamaica
Barbadoes
Demerara
Honduras
Guatemala
Lopez
Rivera Paz
Carrara
Marrazan
Nicaragua and
Salvador
Confession of a Merthyr Murderer Before Execution
Richard Edwards, aged 28, condemned for the murder of his mother Tamar Edwards at Merthyr Tydfil, gives a public confession before his execution at Cardiff Gaol. The report details his steady conduct, the chaplain's influence, and Edwards's sworn statement of guilt over the crime and related events.
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Cardiff
Tamar Edwards
Merthyr Tydfil
Edwards
Stacey
Ile
Merthyr
Richard Edwards
Thomas Stacey
Glamorgan
Peggy
Vesey
Dowlais
Com Coed Cymmar
Jane Phillips
Caer Draw
Duffryn
S Ey
Mark Vy
tichaRry
Joun B. Woop
Pistols found in queen's train carriage at Slough station
After the royal party departed Slough a Great Western Railway official found two loaded pistols left in a carriage by a Queen's attendant. They were sent to Windsor Castle, with claims the monarch and Prince Albert would prorogue Parliament by mid August.
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Slough
Buckingham Palace
Gibbs
Great Western Railway Company
Windsor Castle
Prince Albert
Great Western Railway
London
East Kent
Court of Common Council
Wire
Charles Pearson
Southwark
Holmes
Adelaide hewaLed
Adelaide Kemble
John Sartoris
Temple of Hymen
Count Sartoris
George Henry Ross
Greenwich
John William Rugg
Edward Stairs
Wapping
George Edward Rose
Horselydown
Lewis Sholl
Tower
James Liddy
Wandsworth
William Meekiff
Horseferry
South Sea
William Jolliffe
Meekiff
Liddy
Thames Yacht Club
Lords of the Admiralty
M. Jolly
Brussels
Orleans
Tours
Vendome
Lyons
Youse Lapyix Kensmctox GaRpeNs
Fairfield
Kensington
Kensington Gardens
Portman-place
Edgeware Road
William Webb
Traill
Union Hall
James White
Noble and Mee
Peckham Rye
Cottingham
Payne
White
113 P
Inspector Campbell
Constable
Mr. Cottingham
Webb
Parker
Old Bailey
Guildford
Reading case ends with withdrawn petition and costs
The report closes the Reading case noting the petition was withdrawn after high costs and fears of losing seats. It outlines expenses by Russell and Mills, and cites bribery worries and compromises in Penryn Falmouth and Bridport cases with substantial sums spent on elections and arrangements to avoid further inquiry.
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Russell
Sittin
Mills
Reading
Amnss
Lord Chelsea
Lord
Chelsea
T. Mills
Penryn
Falmouth
Vivian
Plumridge
Gwynn
Sartoris
Bridport
Warburton
Mitchell
Elscte l
Alexander Cochrane
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Cochrane
Exchequer
Leman
Cochrane
T. A. Mitchell
Nicholetts
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Eyegi Port
Mifose Ee
Wille
C. Whitworth
Anetim
Wour House
Natanes
Royal Academy
Ephen
Mayer
Legh
E.n.m
Ephem
Charles X
Murphy
Meteo
Ephiem
Daventry Fair
Trissay
Brunswick Fair
H.N.M
Meno
Sarcroway
Leah
Muurphy
Jovan Camaisston
Commission
Cestonere
GC. L. Bastiaans
Whitehall
Formien
Weekly Chronicle
Rhine
Basle
Rotterdam
FR. A. Mackenzie
Wakefield
Bean
Bacon
Walter
Bancurren
Bunney-park
Tay
Peel
Mercator
Great Britain and Ireland
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the Weekly Chronicle
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