Debated royal pensions and costs amid civil list concerns
The House debated grant of £3,000 yearly to Princess Augusta of Cambridge amid arguments over royal expenditures. Mr Hume, Sir R Peel, and others pressed reductions in civil list spendings, questioned pension equity, and noted totals exceeding £700,000 for royal allowances. The division eventually approved the grant amid calls to curb royal largesse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Baring, Brothers, and Co
Satan Mallee
Beld
Princess Augusta
Cambridge
Hume
Duke of Cambridge
Duke of Sussex
Prince of
Charlotte
Hoe
Young England
Right
Baronet
Duke of Cumberlane
Hanover
Mr. Home
England
Mr. Hume
Liverpool
Sir H. Douglas
Buckingham Palace
Queens Civis
Duke of Cumberland
Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Sophia
Princess Sophia of Gloucester
Queen Adelaide
Duchess of Kent
Prince Albert
King Leopod
N.B
Windsor
Leopold
Belgium
Claremont
Mary
Prince George
House
Civil List
House of Commons
Augusta
Caroline of Cambridge
Sir R. Peel
RB. Iscars
F. Barixe
Mecklenburg Strelitz
Woon
J. HB. G. Ward
Brecon
Mr. Ward
George the Third
Henater
Rose
Papi
Glocester
George II
Mecklenburgh Strelitz
A Wealthy Royal Dowry Debate Sends Royal Finances Scrutiny
Readers debate Princess Augusta Dowry and royal funding. The piece argues against new public money for royal allowances, noting the Duke of Cambridge wealth and urging fiscal restraint amid national hardship. questions Crown expenses, precedent, and the value of royal trappings versus national needs.
Spain’s Regent Faces Growing Threats as France Press Intensifies
In a cautious forecast, the piece argues Spain and Regent Espartero risk collapse under French influence and internal division. It cites desertions, Catalan unrest, and a divided Cortes, warning that without English support the Regent’s position could erode to submission, flight, or civil conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Louis Philippe
Queen Christina
Espartero
France
Prim
Barcelona
Cortes
Warning Chronicle
Monsieur Lesseps
Duke of Victoria
Duc d’Aumale
Lord Aberdeen
England
Monsieur Guizot
Zurbano’savant
Coalition
Spanish Dancer Montez Attracts London Inquiry
In 1833 a Spanish dancer, Lora Montez, recounts schooling in Bath and a return to Spain before landing in England on April 14. She aims to perform her native dances and seeks fair treatment amid calumny, with legal action promised. The Earl of Malmesbury refutes a newspaper claim about introducing Montez to Lady Malmesbury.
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Bath
Spain
England
London
Lora Montez
Earl of Malmesbury
Morning Post
Montez
Seville
Maturssuny
Whitehall-gardens
Junea
Thomas Morgan
Fes
The Fixed Duty Debate in Parliament
The Fixed Duty debate on Tuesday featured Lord John Russell with a sharp speech praised by some as clever although poorly attended. He mocked the government with the Ghost of the Whig Ministry and likened the 1612 Corn Law to Regent Street. Mr. Gladstone spoke fluently to expose weaknesses in both sides while failing to prove the Sliding Scale superior.
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Lord John Russell
Robert Peel
Red Sea
John Russell
Regent Street
Lord Palmerston
House of Commons
Gladstone
Debate on Russell motion exposes landowner power and Peel compromise
In a late parliamentary debate Sir Robert Peel defends past commitments while landowners insist on maintenance of last year’s settlement. Lord John Russell’s motion fails to draw Tory support. Peel’s response signals possible shifts. The scene ends with adjournment and a rapid division, attendees lamenting a lack of firm tariff proposals.
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Luxvar
Battle of Waterloo
1815
Joshua x
Joshua xxiii
Legh
Mateo
Ephem
Zadkiel
Queen Victoria
Kidderminster
Meteo
Taraspay
Farpay
St. John the Baptist
John Russell
Robert Peel
England
Mr. Webster
William Clay
Lord John Russell
House of Commons
John Hanmer
Edward Knatehbull
Pennenden Heath
Ireland
The Factory Bill Abandoned Yet Not Deservedly Vindicated
The education clauses tied to the Factory Bill have collapsed, exposing a weak government and a divided public. Sir James Graham’s resolution is examined as a balanced attempt between establishment support and dissenting hostility. The piece argues the bill caused alarm without solving the core issue, and urges either broader action or no intervention to avoid further opposition.
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Edinburgh
Ireland
Rowland Hill
Janes Graway
Lord Joux Ressent
Baronet
Princess Augusta
Heme
Robert Peel
R. Prex
Mr. Hume
Sam
Robert Peer
Heste
Mr. Wintrass
R. Axcis
Lord DeNeauxon
Canada
Sizzh0gp
Hume
Baurne
Lasoucwere
North America
Lord Stasury
Lord Worstey
Wyse
Brewtz
Col. Miller
Leland
Extor Rose
Wanp
Lord Fortescue
Cork
T Hon
Hear
Arropnex-General
Preott
Jones
Renal
Borrawick
Nord
Huse
England
Lord Duxcas
Ross
Lord Howick
James Gallam
Suarman Crawrorp
Manchester
Chelsea
Victoria
Alphu
Court of Queen's Bench
O. W
Dfr. Fuller
Morning Herald
Marlborough-street
Mayfair
Vieto
O'Connell
Hanover
Aly. Z
St. Richard
Ingoldsby
Lames Graham
Amu
Irish Arms Bill adjournment debate and royal marriage references
An animated debate followed a Wyse Blewett amendment to refer the Irish Arms Bill to a Select Committee. The debate touched on Irish policy, the Duke of Sussex marriage case, royal peerage questions, and calls to repeal the Royal Marriage Act. The session adjourned with Sir James Graham and others voicing strong opinions amid broader constitutional concerns.
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Aghionby
H A Duke
J M'Taggart
Sir J Scott
R Aldam
W Duncan
G Marsland
H = Stansfield
WR Barnard
E G Duncombe
T Martin
J Strickland
Sir G Berkeley
Honc Dundas
Adm Mitcslie
H Strutt
E Berkeley
Hong Ellice
E Morris
D Tancred
H W Blewitt
RJ Evans
W Muntz
GF — Thornely
T Bowes
J Ewart
W Murphy
FS Trelawny
JS Bowring
Dr ‘Fielden
J Ogle
Sch Villiers
Hon C Brocklehurst
J Ferguson
Col Phillpotts
Wakley
T Busfeild
Wo Forster
M Phamridge
J Wawn
J T Cobden
R Gill
T Pulsford
R Williams
W Collett
J Heathcoat
J Redington
T N Wood
B Corbully
ME Hutt
W Roche
D Tellers
Crawford
WS Langston
H Roebuck
J A Hume
J Dennistoun
J Leader
J T Scholefield
J Ward
House OF Lords
Tord Melbourne
House of Peers
Lord Lortox
Dublin
Earl of Feversham
Earl of Averpeen
Lord Campbex
Scotland
Lord Buccarist
Campbect
Earl of
Anerdeen
Wyse
Afr. Blewett
Lord Eliot
Ward
Pigott
Ireland
Lord Normands
Bernal
Hume
Ross
Sharman Crawford
Jame Graham
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Jaxell
Princess Austa Caroline
Legal & Miscellaneous
Paris
Clapperton
E. C
Eliza
Gillspur-street
James Raymond Whithair
G. B—Fou
H. M
Dresicn
H R. G
O'Connor
Don
Chisholm
J. D
J.G
Patonbrokers
J. Hi
L. X
Nundas
Philanthropia
Court of Chancery
P. C
R. O
Sealy
Tue Stanisx Dancen
Donna Lota Montez
Weekly Chronicle
Her Majesty's Theatre
Great Britain and Ireland
North
Tovsvar
Weoneapay
Tarasray
Great Britain
London Dock
Bristol
Ork
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Holyhead
Port Glasgow
Southampton
the Weekly Chronicle
Lord Byron
Lord North
America
George the Fourth
Robert Inglis
F. Baring
R. Inglis
Germany
Colonel Sibthorpe
Frederic the Great
Frederic William
Europe
Prussia
Roy
House O Lords
Duke of Wellington
Princess Augusta of Cambridge
Duches
Inverness
Lady Augusta Murray
Duchess of
Arash
George III
Pusey
Convocation
Rev. H. Wail
C. P. Eden
E. Hill
Court of Quees
Benca
Bunco
Dovetas
Tracy
Hay Axp Otgens
Archibald Douglas
East India Company’ Service
India
Hay
Chatham
Tract
Tothill-fields Bridewell
St. Mary
Coates
Whitechapel
George Offer
Druyx
Norwich
British and Foreign
Temperance Society
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