Clerical conflicts and parliamentary debates over law enforcement
The passage discusses deposement and petitions in Scotland, government stance on enforcing laws, and mixed views by Lords Melbourne and others. It covers debate on Charitable Trusts Bill, distress in manufacturing districts, corn laws, ecclesiastical benefices, and administration of justice, with adjournments and notices, reflecting a tense period of legislative contention and calls for protection of rights.
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Nedies
General Assembly
Lor Melbourne
Lord Me Povene
Lord HappineTox
Lord Melbourne
Head
Lord Normanry
Advocate
Lord Breap- Albane
Duke of Ancyst
Lord BrevcHam
Scotland
Court of Session
Court of Appeal
Lord MeBourne
Lord Brooeham
Lord Chancetton
Charitable Trusts
Lord Lyndhurst
Lord Broveram
Cxsncelior
Scooteriep
Williams
Hixpney
Birmingham
House of Commons
F. Burwett
Baronet
House OF Lords
Dissolution of Parliament and early election prospects
The article discusses the expected rapid assembly of a new House of Commons after dissolution, noting the July 1837 dissolution and November writ return, and highlighting speaker selections as a key early issue. It recounts past speakers Manners Sutton, Abercrombie, and Lefevre, and mentions the 1839 election, with remarks on parliamentary longevity since 1509 and the political maneuvering around bribery petitions linked to the Walterites. It also covers effects of British Corn Laws in America and a Fayetteville factory tally, plus assorted robberies and items seized from various houses and shops in London.
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Earl of Winchersea
Lord Agricer
Lord Denman
House of Commons
Iine
Lara
Abingdon
Earl of Wicklow
Earl of Happington
Marquis of Normandy
Lord Brovcham
Earl of Devon
Earl of Hanewoop
Earl of Binnon
Earl of
Lord Wuarnxcrirre
Viscount Duncannon
Marquis of
Maanby
Ribery
Normandy
Aniicer
Manners Sutton
Viscount Canterbury
Houses of Commons
Abercrombie
Lord Dunfermline
C. Shaw Lefevre
United Kingdom
Walter
Nottingham
Godson
Kidderminster
Thomas Duncombe
Walterites
Duncombe
America
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Boston
Essre
Drew_and Co
King William-street
City
Forfeiture and By Laws at NonTeeEn and Eastern Railway
A special general meeting at the London tavern voted to forfeit seventy shares with unpaid calls. Shares were reduced to £50, the line to Harlow expected to open by August with ten coaches. Receipts averaged £455 weekly, rising to £510, then projected £600, after paying £200 weekly to the Eastern Counties company. The capital now stands at £720,000 in 14,400 shares. A public Banff meeting expressed sympathy with Strathbogie ministers and planned a further gathering on the 29th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NonTeeEn and Eastern Railway
London Tavern
William Crawshay
Eastern Counties Company
Harlow
Broxbourne
Stratthhogie
Banff
Strathbogie
Ranald M.grigor
Young Leslie
Kiningie
Calculating Sunrise Sunset Times Across Britain and Ireland
The method uses latitude from local guide books to adjust sunrise and sunset by minutes per degree from 61 80. For high water times at major ports it lists offsets from London Dock timing for Bristol Orkney Falmouth Hull Milford Haven and other ports including Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Panthenice and notes additional harbours.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London
Bristol
Ork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Advice to Constituencies Before the Elections in England
The Weekly Chronicle urges English voters to consider what they truly want as the 1837 delegated power ends in a week. It warns that money and lack of scruples may win, questions whether Reform Bill empowers the people, and stresses resisting bribery and oligarchic power while upholding true electoral principles.
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Poxisa
Weekly Chronicle
J. C. Golejenski
London
Parker-street
Princes-street
Westminster
St. Clement's Danes Saving’s Bank
Fleet-street
J. M
Lord Durham
Brooks
Gainsbro
John Thorogood
Leeds
William Detchen
Shakspere
Liverpool
Prince of Wales
T.M. B
House of Commons
M. A
Tek
England
Nottingham
Wigan
Kearsley
Rome
Grote vs Globe over Reform and Ballot push in London
The piece rails at the Globe for attacking Mr. Grote and endorsing Lord John Russell, arguing for broader reform within the Reform Bill and a real representation. It forecasts movement toward the Ballot, redistribution, and broader constituency expansion, urging a rational, practical course across metropolitan boroughs and key towns.
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Mr. Grote
Lord John Russell
London
Globe
Lord Grey
Mr. Macaulay
Standard
Times
Gatton
Old Sarum
Manchester
Birmingham
Macaulay
John Russell
Mr.Grote
England
Lambeth
Hawes
D'Eyncourt
Palmer
Southwark
Curling
Doerl
Marylebone
Commodore Napier
Young
Napier
Hall
James Hamilton
Benjamin Bond Cabbell
Westminster
Willoughby Cotton
Charles Wellesley
James Graham
Pembroke Burghs
Covent-garden
Westmoreland
Lowthers
Finsbuny
Tooke
Duncombe
Wakley
Lord Melbourne
Tower Hamlets
Fox
William Molesworth
Lushington
Nottingham
Walter
Bath
Lord Duncan
Mr. Roebuck
Robert Peel
Public clash over Grote campaign and Globe criticism
A heated polemic contrasts the views of Grote and the Globe as Edinburgh shifts its expression of support. The writer defends Grote’s integrity and warns against attempts to sway his retirement, noting the risk of Liberal misalignment in a large constituency and predicting eventual reevaluation of the Globe’s stance and its critics.
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Grote
Globe
Edinburgh
Gall
Mr. Grote
Counting Out in the House Amid Tory Debate Controversy
The House adjourned by Scholefield's motion amid a lively Tory attendance and discomfiture of Wodehouse Burrell and Ormsby Gore. Sir Robert Peel remained silent as Hindley and Scholefield offered distressing district manufacturing facts and Burdett’s mixed rhetoric. The piece critiques protection, taxes, and Poland’s loss, arguing Parliament must first secure reciprocity before addressing markets.
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Scholefield
Robert Peel
Francis Burdett
Wodehouse
Charles Burrell
Ormsby Gore
Hindley
Caliban
Westminster
Wilts
Poland
Black Sea
Prussia
United States
Parliament
Lord Palmerston
Guards
Ministerial Shuffle Expands Cabinet and Offices Across Government
A broad cabinet reshuffle follows election results, promoting officials such as Mare O Ferrall to Admiralty and Parker to Lord of the Treasury while transferring Fox Maule, George Grey, and Stanley to new posts. The changes touch Home, Trade, Board of Control, and other departments, with several vacancies and uncertain arrangements noted.
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Mare O’ferrall
Admiralty
Globe
Oheness
Trans Financial
Robert Gnary
Windsor
O’ferrall
Pan
Sheffield
Parker ‘Place
Treasury
William Cowper
Hertford
Fox Maule
Vic
Board of Trade
Shei
George Grey
Stat
Lancaster
Snow
Lord St. Maur
Fox Maure
Mr. Stanley
Ireland
Lord Worpeth
le Marchant
Henry Pamiell
C. But
Hawes
Liberal
C. Buller
Tiany
Mr. Hawes
Liberal Party
Ipsrich
UrYs
Lily
Ety
Handley and Stanley correspondence examined
The letters reveal misrepresentations against Mr Handley in the No-Confidence Debate. Lord George Bentinck pressured Handley to back the Stanley faction, while Stanley’s memory denied such commissions. Original documents prove Handley’s accuracy and independence, and Lord Worsley’s stance remains secure amid Peel opposition.
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Handley
Howers
George Bentinck
Brandley
Stanley Party
Lord Stanley
Mr. Handley
Stanley
Loc Stanley
Lord George Bentinck
Dilly
Lord Melbourne
Robert Pee
Lincolnshire
Lord Worsley
Robert Peel
Ministerial Changes and London Gossip From The Standard
Correspondent reports ministerial reshuffles with Fox Maule moving to the Board of Trade Vice President and Lord Seymour taking the Home Office, while Sheil may become Bombay governor and Lefevre joins as assistant secretary. A Worcester palace dispute over Bishop Pepys ends with a compromise as tensions flare among church and creditors.
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Standard
Fox Maule
Sheil
Board of Trade
Seymur
F. Maule
R. L. Sheil
J. RB. Carnac
Bombay
S. Lefevre
D. le Marchant
R. Peel
Lady Holland
Lord Melbourne
House of Commons
John Russell
Marine Intelligence
Hull Boys Gazette
Corsair
Fortune Bay
Newfoundland
St. Pierre
France
Aaa
S\ Pierre
Worcester
Pepys
Foley
London
Hure
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Edward Sucben
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Joan Russett
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Administration of Justice
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Lord Glamis
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Mr. Canning
Washington
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