House of Commons Thursday and Friday Debates
Report on the Commons session with adjournment at four, list of present members, and actions on the Chalgrove Inclosure Bill, Education and Canada Bills, Ireland concerns, petitions on post office reform, and discussions on registration, Ireland state, and governance. Condensed summaries of speeches by Hume, Graham, and others follow.
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House OF Commons
Chalgrove
Baxcels
Dorsetshire
Scholefield
Rowland Hill
Durham
Joan Russett
Lord Dungannon
Lord G. Semerset
Ewaxt
Baronet
Home’ Department
Ireland
Bir J. Granam
J. Graham
Ewans
Attorney-Genere
Hawes
Mans
James Graham
Suir
James Geanam
Robert Peety
Johnnx
Peel
Sau
Hear
Mr. Hume
Renee Peet
Memer
University of Dublin
Maynooth
H. Bannon
Cashel
Bernatsese
Cool
Mr. Suow
Ireland and Irish affairs dominate late session in Lords
Debates on the Irish magistracy and governance climax as Lords consider a declaratory conveyance bill and the Northam pton and Peterborough Railway bill. Discussions touch Spain arrears, education, libel law, Scotch church affairs, and legal notices as the week advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Lord Brove
Northampton
Peterborough
Earl of Clarendon
Ph. Bsovchan
Earl Fitzwittiam
Lord Wharncliffe
Lord Broucham
Commons
Earl of Rapoor
Lord Camrack
Marquis of Londonderry
Earl of Aberdeen
Spain
Lord Lorrox
Hear
Lord Terriam Rose
Lord Camsett
Courts of Justice
Lord Anespeen
Bolland
Lord Aberdeen
J. W
Jane G
W. B
Jehn
Tipler
Ogice of Wills
Doctors Commons
Poort Law
Alexander
Waterloo
Lambeth
John Williams
Geirer Webster
Iou
Pew
Pelopidas
D.X
Manchester
Canada Bill Dominates Debates In House Of Commons
The session saw sharp exchanges over a Canada Bill with ministers pressed on provisions for smuggling and duties. Lords Stanley and Pauwsenston debated colonial implications, agricultural effects, and potential extension to all colonies as MPs raised concerns about interpretation, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia impact, and the law’s reach despite a reported majority for the second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Fox
Popery
Ireland
Monte Video
Herbert
Rouvert Peer
Monte
Everys Desison
Canada
Bexyett
Yorke
Stewart
Bankes
Mitchyll
Lord Pauwsenston
Lord Stanley
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Custom House
England
Hore
Snetx
Montrose
Americana
Lake Erie
St. Lawrence
Lord Staxley
Sheil
New York
Montreal
Sir C. Narien
Bennet
Lord Norneys
Biscustoxe
Irish Arms Bill debate and parliamentary moves noted
Mr Ward and Mr A Court Holmes spoke for Mr Sharman Crawford's amendment during the second reading while illness forced him from town. Cobden plans a Chelmsford visit with Sir John Tyrell to argue corn laws before farmers. Cayley paired with Walter Long to end of session. Hume resumes duties after illness. A small vessel arrived from Oahu with 6 100 of sugar, highlighting pacific trade. A ferry accident near Back Hill injured several. a woman narrowly escaped. Dawes Savings Bank audit shows deposits 338,382 183, repayments 231,246 4s 5d, invested 107,136 13s 7d. Liverpool fire destroys warehouses and cotton stock. Charles Kerr ships officers to Madras regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
A’court Holmes
Sharman Crawford
Cobden
Chelmsford
John Tyrell
Essex Herald
Cayley
Walter Long
Hume
Saspwich Islands
Oahu
Pacis Islands
United States
Allsslands
Hattun-garvitish
Harris
Clement Dawes’ Savings Bank
Liverroot
Liverpool
Duke of Bridgewater
Charles Kerr
Chathats
Madras
Time of Sunrise and Sunset and High Water Notes
Instructions to compute sunrise and sunset times for Great Britain and Ireland using latitude adjustments. Also details for adjusting London's high water time for major ports such as Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow and Southampton, plus references to Calendar information in Notices to Correspondents.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Cork
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Repeal agitation seen as root issue in Ireland
The piece argues Repeal stems from long standing Irish grievances and Protestant dominance. It criticizes English ministers and Protestants who resist concessions, urging justice through Catholic rights, fair land policy, clergy pay, broader local government, and equal religious revenues to curb the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Sheil
Wiseacres
Pitt
England
Scotland
Yorkshire
Lothians
Mr. O'Connell
Lord Eliot
Jacksons
Lefroys
Treland
Ely
Claude Hamins
Lord Morpeth
Fe 8 O'Connor
Tipperary
Mullingar
O'Connell
Proposals for Peace and Unity in Ireland
In urging restraint and fairness, the writer warns that Ireland’s fate could hinge on the first regiment that obeys command. He condemns calls for violence and insists England must offer justice as well as security, to preserve the United British Empire and prevent internal discord. He urges conciliation with anti repeal elements and cautions against petulance and ignorance that threaten national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Mr. O'Connell
England
Canada Wheat Duty Debate Shows Split in Parliament
Mr Gibson’s motion to abolish the Three Shilling Duty on American wheat as Canada’s admission condition sparks a fractious Commons session. Conservatives cling to the bill for party reasons, Liberals split, and public opinion remains unsettled amid arguments on smuggling, protection, and Halifax privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
MR. Gibson
House of Commons
Gibson
Demosthenes
Mr. Thomeley
Halifax
England
Atlantic
Spain and the Espartero Coalition Crisis
The piece argues that a Franco-leaning Coalition in Spain lacks principle and would fail to unseat Espartero, who commands the Army and National Militia. It notes unrest fears in Barcelona and Madrid, praises the Regent’s support from the National Guard, and predicts a Cortes meeting on the 27th with financial and political hurdles but likely a loyal army and a stabilized government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Lopez
France
Espartero
Christina
Paria
Tuelleries
Madrid
Louis Philippe
Duke
Victory
Barcelona
Prym
Sugars
Saragossa
Coalition
Cortea
National Guard
Cortes
Moderados
Andalusia
Diae Fen
Vutorebiys
Irish Arms Bill sparks cross party critique in Parliament
The debate treats the Arms Bill as a national issue, condemning rigid Irish control and arguing Britain should not treat Seven Million Irish as enemies. The piece contrasts calls for conciliation with concerns over license, registration, and harsh penalties, echoing fears of distrust and renewed sectarian tensions.
Debating the Irish Arms Bill and its implications
The piece reviews three nights of debate on the Irish Arms Bill noting Mr Sheil and Lord John Russell delivered pivotal speeches while Sir Robert Peel defended past Liberal arms policies. It highlights division among MPs, pressure for conciliation, and the government’s cautious stance ahead of a close second reading carried 270 to 105.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Robert Peel
Mr. C. Buller
Lord Morpeth
Lord de Grey
Mr. Sheil
Lord John Russell
Luckiess
Cusack Smith
Lord John
John Russell
Lord Palmerston
Macaulay
Sharman Crawford
More O'Ferrall
O'Connor Don
Lord Listowel
Redington
Denham Norreya
Siery
Charles Buller
Wyse
Roebuck
James Graham
Shaw
Lord Stanley
Carlton See-Saw Wins Over Canada Corn Plan
Sir Thomas Fremantle crafts a simple division list to please all sides on Canada Bill votes. The Carlton Club notes a peaceful Seesaw with MPs assigned to vote, stay away, or speak, and even awards a plate to Fremantle for pacifying his party amid a dull debate marked only by a brief clash between Lord Stanley and Mr. Sheil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fremantle
Squires
Carlton Club
Canada
Sir Thomas
Robert Peel
Mr. Labouchere
Lord Worsley
Lord Stanley
Mr. Sheil
Thames
Ireland crisis dominates House of Commons debate in Peel era
The House of Commons clashed over Ireland policy as Sir Robert Peel moved for Whitsuntide adjournment and Lord John Russell pressed the government to reveal its plans for pacification beyond troops and measures feared to suppress rebellion. Observers noted More O Ferrall’s call for a middle ground between tenancy and landowner abuses, and warnings that inaction could spark civil war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
House of Commons
Ireland
England
Ford John Russell
Robert Peel
Norfolk Island
John Russell
Hume
More O'Ferrall
University of Dublin
Smith O'Brien
Tartar fire sinks brig with ordnance cargo at Sovarnamprov
Consternation in Sovarnamprov as the 209 ton brig Tartar commanded by Capt. J. Byron caught fire while loading ordnance and munitions for Mexico. Fire, explosions, and shelling followed. the vessel sank near the docks after a dramatic effort to scuttle it. Cargo value estimated around £25,000 with cannons valued at £700 each.
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Sovarnamprov
J. Byron
Highstreet
Vera Cruz
Ward
P. Bernar
Nappers
Osmera
Yolland
Hulyrond
John King
Messrs
Ira
Hill
Lloyd’s
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George Staunton
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King of Hanover
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Williams
Pinlico
Great Britain and Ireland
Loxpon
the Weekly Chronicle
Carlton
Postscript
Duchess of Inverness
Kensington Palace
Bagshot
Duchess of Gloucester
Jon
Foreign Office
P. Borthwick
Colonial Office
Donhai Exectiox
Bright
Roy
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India
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Rereal Agtratlon
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Pope
Evening Packet
Dungannon
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Carney
4Th Dragoons
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John Maher
Wexford
Lord Carew
Lord Ffrench
C. O'Connell
Parliament
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Spenser
Farar Aecrpest
Medlock Vale
Messrs. Hulme and Sons Manufactory
Smith
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William Allen
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