History and Politics on Tuesday in the House of Commons
A London editorial surveys Tuesday's Commons debate. It predicts a coalition between Peel and Lords Melbourne Russell and a transformed government with a radical opposition, noting shifts in Irish church funding and municipal reform aims. It warns against party compromises and foresees a major realignment by 1839.
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House of Commons
Hell
Mahomet
Ireland
Robert Peel
Tamworth
Armagh
Tuam
Church of Ireland
R. Peel
Lord Melbourne
Orange Tories
John Russell
Lord John
Mr. Grote
Lord Brougham
Lord Lyndhurst
Francis Burdett
Ife
Wakley
Thomas Acland
J. Russell
Baronet
Lord J. Russell
Warp
Lord Clements
House OF Como
Irish Poor Law Debate Hints at Broad Irish Reform Split
In the Lords and Commons the Irish Poor Law bill sparks sharp exchanges. Raging fears of power given to commissioners clash with calls for union and compensation. Ministers push for gradual reform while opponents warn of confiscation and social upheaval. The debate covers workhouses, tithe questions, and municipal corporations amidst wartime-like tensions.
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Earl Rawen
Ireland
Earl Stathpore
England
Duke of Wetheron
Marquis of Cuanricarpa
Lord Wixtorp
Marquis of Clanricarde
Marquis of Lansdawne
Scotland
Marquis of Clan
Duke of Wellmeron
Earl Rivon
Birmingham
Negroe Apprenticeship Debate Shapes Caribbean Policy
In the House of Commons debate on the May 22 resolution about negro apprenticeship in the West Indies, Sir G Grey argues for clear government action to avoid dangerous uncertainty. He urges Parliament to set out the laws governing emancipation and warns against delaying a bill that might mislead colonial populations, stressing the need for cautious yet decisive legislation toward abolition.
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Bart
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Wolverhampton
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Trates
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R. Pres
O’connell
Coventry
West Indies
Her Majesty
House of Commons
Lord Stanuey
Dublin
Lord Glenelg
Lord Stanney
Hon. Baronet
Lord Mulgrave
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Joan Russiewx
George Grey
Houghe
G. Grey
Eardley Wilmort
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