Emigration and Wellington statue in Lords debate
The Lords discussed emigration as a remedy to population pressure and reviewed Lord Grey’s committee plan. They also examined the Wellington statue at Hyde Park arch, the loan discount bill, and extending prison reform including transportation versus separate system, with MPs debating its future and fiscal implications.
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Hoube
Homa
Ossoryk
P. Boatawien
PatsshaeTos
Mannexa
H. Vana
Wellington
C. Reaxecer
Hyde Perk Corner
Lord Magento
Corour
Duke of Wellington
Lund
Gissorxe
G. Bentinck
Excuteqium
G. Bestinck
Rd J. Russec
J. Rousseu
W. Cray
Hansos
F. Hapise
Lord Joux Hussert
Excnegren
Aner
William Metesworth
G. W. Hore
Lord Stanley
W. Molesworth
Jeng
Great Britain
G. Grey
Eerl Grey
North Australia
J. E Deno
Sir G. Grey
Howes of Lords
Gorge Grey
Baron Alderson
Lord Denman
Jnsthe Erle
Parkhurst
J. Paxtsarun
Shaw
Golmesos
Hane
Her
Braides
Hawet
New South Wales
van Diemsn
Sudden Death of the Rev Dr Chalmers in Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Advertiser reports the sudden death of Rev Dr Chalmers at his Morningside home after a London visit. He was about 69 or 70, had served forty five years in ministry, and died likely from apoplexy or a ruptured blood vessel. The piece notes his leadership of the Free Church, his scholarly honors, and a large family, including two married daughters. Also included is a second edition notice detailing the manner of death and his distinguished career. A brief railway traffic figure follows.
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Chalmers
Edinburgh
London
House of Commons
Morningside
Free Church
Cunningham
Biaciatrr
England
Free Assembly
Professora Cunningham
M'Dougall
Dm.dougall
Chalmera
North British Mail
Free Church of Scotland
Anchor
Sandy
Institute of France
Mkerzie
Ratho
Hanna
Skirling
North British Review
Anstruther
Fife
St. Andrew’s
Wilton
Hawick
Kilmany
St. John's
Glasgow
St. Andrew's
Walled College
University of Edinburgh
New College of Edinburgh
Nine poisoned in Kensal Green family tragedy
A London paper reports a family of nine at Kensal New Town who sickened after eating rhubarb pie mixed with arsenic. Thomas Hickman, a former police constable, and five children died. a sister, mother, and two other children survived after treatment. An inquest was planned, with autopsies to follow as investigators probe how the poison entered the household.
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Kensal Green
Kensal
Alx
Thomas
Mary Hickman
Thomas Hickman
Abercrombie
Hickman
Robert Barnes
Nottinghill
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Hickman
James Bouamny Hickman
John
Henry
Mary Ann
Harriet Elizabeth
Bickman
James
T. Webley
Portobello Arms
Kensal Road
Thoman Hickman
Lares Panthutans
Chelsea New Church
Mort
Kmaan
Time Tables and Almanac Notes for Britain and Ireland
A 1847 guide explains sun rise and set calculations by latitude and degrees, then shows high water times for major ports and harbours with offsets for Bristol York Falmouth Milford Haven and others. It notes lunar phases and weekday saints days with religious lessons and day length figures for Trinity season.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London
Bristol
York
Cove
Falmouth
Bull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Sourhampton
Approaching Dissolution Shapes British Political Drift
In a sprawling analysis the Weekly Chronicle forecasts a rapid end to the session and parliament. It argues Protectionists face collapse, Liberal gains ride on reforms, and party leadership falters without a unifying top figure. The piece warns electors to distrust recent converts and to focus on proven fidelity.
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Liberal Party
Exeter Hall
Palace Yard
Shakapeare
Dame Quickly
Anahaken Abdiels
Reynard
House of Commons
Peel
Bentinck
Lord
Brougham
Sir Robert
Lord John
England
The Dread of Defeat Shapes Political Debate
A fragment from a parliamentary discussion notes that both Lords and Commons seek amendments to Poor Law and Lend Bills while fearing defeat. It argues debate strengthens positions, urging direct confrontation over avoidance, and hints at passage contingent on future Parliament.
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Lords
Commons
Lord Jobo
Times
Dows
Ibe Pviat Im
Parliament Courage and Reform Through Defeat
A fragment stresses that the point and bill would remain secure only if Parliament learns to rise above cowardice and defend a cause, aiming to amend much in the next session. It calls for courage to sustain defeat without valiance and to secure progress in future votes.
The Maze at Marylebone and Voter Privileges Debate
Editorial urges Marylebone electors to demand public candidate meetings and inquiries before voting, focusing on candidate David Salomons. It argues British qualification and oath readiness, warns against tacit appeals, and warns that neglect could erode local representation and trigger political instability.
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Marylebone
Candidate for Bedlam and Hanwell in a London pamphlet
A satirical notice echoes 1847 politics asserting W R Cooke would stand for any seat except Tamworth with terms including tax relief and a Peace Act. It lampoons parliamentary folly, naming dates and places such as Little Britain in London and Exeter Ball portions, inviting readers to compare the document.
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Hanwell
Lord Ashley
Exeter
University of
Bedlam
Poor
Suibury
Dorsetshire
William Robert Currie
United Kingdom
Tamworth
William Robert Cooke
Little Britain
Lonion
Mr Ferrand Attacks and the Harewood Feud in Knaresborough
A scathing critique targets Mr Ferrand as a noisy, gullible figure tied to Knaresborough politics and Lord Harewood. The piece accuses him of false statements, personal vituperation, and manipulation of others while detailing interactions with Mr Lascelles and the Lord, including a cited May 18 1847 letter from Hanover.
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Ferrand
Knaresborough
Lascelles
Geodeman
Bonsor
Devil
Mr. Cobden
James Grahem
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Ferrand
House of Commons
Hoyland
Uia
Lord Harewood
Laycolles
Pad
Drann
Hanover Equore
William
Harkwoun
Wiliam Lascelles
Camden Biel
Lundon
Sont
Texue
Alderman Brown
Lord Barewood
Lord Morpeth
Bath
Kanaresborough
Fragmented historical note on Harewood and political life
Disjointed OCR fragment references Harewood influence and political life, hints of departure and lament, mentions Rat and damp unpleasant desire, unclear context, no coherent event or date.
A Little Knowledge Is a Dagger in Law Dispute
The Times misreads law, Woolmer and Toby clash over a contract claim and pleading points. Lords Denman and colleagues face the issue of whether the Provisional Committee and others could recover debts, while commentators warn against superficial legal knowledge amid a broader defense of settled court rules and freedoms.
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Toby
Spottiswoode
Times
Devman
Ludger
Queen's Bench
Prin Pteer
Ion
Richard Brown
Madeiras Queen Dowager to Madeira for Health
A brief, garbled note reports the Queen Dowager traveling to Madeira with a small royal suite for health reasons. The item references other scattered European news items and a controversy over wages and court proceedings, but these lines appear as fragmented excerpts from a larger periodical summary.
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Manchester
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Tyne
Newcastle
Carlisle
Dartington Norfolk
Leeda
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Paris and
Tron
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Rotbaohild
Birkenhead Docks
Birkenhead
Liverpool Mercury
Reland
Josh
Josh xxiii
Atercom
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Bass
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the Weekly Chronicle
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Madeira
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Cobden
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Manchester Guardian
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Royal Sutian Opera Company
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