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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 03, 1843
Page
4
In a tense session, Irish Arms Bill discussions dominated the House with speeches from Wise Sheil and O Connell allies challenging the bill as coercive. Proponents argued for safety, while critics linked it to Ireland’s church dominance and political oppression, leading to a division and committee stage.
Debates on libel penalties for false reports, press protections for fair reporting, and the right to publish court proceedings. Lords discuss security for newspapers and proposals for a bill following a report. Also notes on a Scotch church ministers bill and a light Commons session with few members present.
A broad correspondence page covers legal advice on child names, notices, rent, ejectment, and authorities. Readers ask about marriage name usage, invalid notices, landlord remedies, and tax complaints. The column cites authorities and suggests practical steps while noting parliamentary and church timing references.
Guides explain calculating sunrise and sunset by latitude with adjustments per degree from 51 and 61 degrees. High water times at major ports are set from London Dock with port-specific additions or subtractions, listing Bristol Cork Falmouth Haven Milford Bay Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and others for navigational hints.
The piece argues Repeal sentiment quickly grew to Parliament, urging measured conciliation over coercion. It critiques Tory dismissiveness toward Irish Catholic rights, notes England's mishandling of Irish policy, and calls for equal treatment to quell agitation while warning of potential repression if ignored.
Opinion urges Repeal of the Fifth Article of the Act of Union and the return of church revenues to religious instruction. It argues for equal Catholic and Protestant pay, expanded local self government, and a broader franchise for Irish counties. Warns that refusal fuels English funds decline and potential civil strife amid calls for arms acts.
A London pamphlet style discussion recounts Mr. Gibson's push to end the Three Shilling Duty on American Wheat as Canada enters with wheat and flour. The piece notes weak attention in the House, party splits among Liberals and Conservatives, and forecasts on smuggling and future duty effects amid broader imperial policy.
The article argues the Spanish coalition lacks unity and principles, backing Espartero with Army and National Militia. It warns against amnesty risks reviving Christina loyalists, notes French intrigues, and reports Madrid’s calm as the new Cortes prepare to convene on August 27.
The speaker compares the Irish Arms Bill to a hypothetical Russian imperial parliament. He suggests such a body would justify an ongoing Arms Bill in Ireland by noting prior Tory approval under Whig rulers. He argues that Whigs cannot now criticize when political power shifts and the tables turn.
A lengthy Commons debate pits Whigs and Tories over an Irish arms control bill. Critics warn it mirrors harsh measures against seven million Irish subjects, while supporters argue it is a necessary step to peace. Speeches by Shiel, Russell, Buller, Wyse, Roebuck, Graham, Shaw, and Peel frame the clash, with the second reading passing 270 to 105 amid fears of rising tensions in Ireland.
The article catalogs a string of court, royal, and political items: Her Majesty’s eight concerts directed by Prince Albert for the Earl of Westmoreland in Berlin, Duchess of Inverness reports from Bagshot to Kensington, and health updates. It covers the late Dural election with Mr Bright amid anti Corn Law activity, the British American Colonisation Association proceedings, summer assizes circuit assignments, a Ducal accident at Goodwood, and a scattering of India news rumors. It closes with Broveram Hari reports on Bird and sons contesting rent at Brougham Hall and advice to file in equity court.
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