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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 07, 1840
Page
4
Richards and Lords clash over emigration funding from land funds and labour rewards in colonies while discussing colonial administration. Sir Vernon Sattur and others urge caution, advocate limited public aid, and question costs and fairness. Separately, cases on Feargus O Connor and Vincent highlight prison policy and mercy debates, with petitions pressed for reforms and potential remissions.
The Weekly Chronicle lauds a Monday Exeter Hall gathering of varied political views. It notes Mr. Buxton’s frank admission that prior efforts failed and argues a root cause is Africa’s lack of civilizing progress, warning of great costs, risks, and long timelines, yet urging continued action under prudent leadership led by Prince Albert and supported by enthusiastic minds.
The letter laments a Conservative influenced Exeter Hall gathering where Mr O Connell could not speak. It accuses Sir Robert Inglis and Sir Thomas Acland of organizing the suppression. It blasts Mr Buxton for failing to rebuke hostility and warns Africa remains neutral, urging Buxton to uphold impartiality for broad support.
In a heated session Sir George Murray’s confessed 25,000 felonies in Mauritius are cited to oppose a crimping scheme. The bill’s clauses pass after division, with Labour and colonial office figures arguing for cautious use and broader disclosure before advancing. The Metropolitan Police Courts Bill is then read a second time as the house adjourns.
An 19th century irrigation note discusses a Metropolitan Buckthorn as a woodland shrub with May to June fruiting and October ripening. It also offers geranium watering guidance for summer and winter, endorsing light watering, outdoor exposure for showers, proper drainage, and avoiding overwatering to prevent cold damage.
The article criticizes a lax legislative system and urges a bill to define penalties for political libel. It argues penalties should be decided by Visiting Magistrates or the Home Secretary rather than judges, aiming to curb political libellers and prevent forced intercourse or solitary confinement. It notes broad interest across parties to support reform.
The passage argues that juries should not impose harsher penalties than intended and criticizes government responsibility and potential evasions. It contends severe punishment could backfire, warning that libel law may become harsher or more lenient depending on political choices by Conservatives and ministers.
The article mourns Lord Durham's relapse from illness and his inability to attend Parliament during critical Canada Government and Clergy Reserve debates. It notes his loss of strength, plans for Carlsbad waters, and hopes for his return before the looming Liberal-Conservative clash, praising his truthfulness and impact on Canadian policy.
A column of mixed notes reports that the Napoleon subscription ends after a Barrot letter disputing the vote's application to fund a equestrian statue. Morella fortress surrenders to Queen's troops with garrison taken as POW. Also mentions Baron Parry to run as Whig, H. W. Des Vaux named royal usher, St. Pauls charity schools anniversary with Queen Dowager attendance, Mercers reject Gresham plan, aldermen nominate sheriffs, and a note on woodcock naturalisation in Kilnughram wood.
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