Sugar duties spark West Indies debate and protests
Debates in Parliament scrutinize the proposed sugar duties and protection for the colonies. Speakers urge a balance between emancipation aims and colonial interests, condemning mismanagement while defending government measures as the best path to end slavery and support revenue. A contested vote on writs and Irish concerns follows amid party clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pekington
Gladstone
West Indies
Dow
House OF Commons
Peday
Lucius O'Brien
Board of Excise
Trish
Joan Rosset
Joan Paxrndox
Derby
Mites
Bristol
John Pakington
Hawes
West India
Becaues
Atick
Liverpool
G. Bentick
West India Seas
Mauritus
Colonial Office
Proprietors 1 Trust
Africa
George Bentinck
G. Benbinck
Mauritius
Jamaica
Lord Harris
Lord G. Bentinck
Cbarga
West India Committee
G. Troxison
Joax Russitz
G. Bentinck
Colonial Department
Lord Grey
Mr. Hawes
George Grey
Meaneas
Disgard
Bentinck
J. Russell
Duke of Bedford
Newmarket
Disraeli
Lord Gray
House
Fee
E.N. Buxton
Sreaxzn
G. Bextinex
Lord J. Russell
Russell
Barrzz
Mitts
Hawea
Lord Patterston
Henley
Marquis of
Granby
Law and Affiliation and Bastardy Law Treatise
A compact 1848 Law Times notice of T W Saunders Haq of the Middle Temple Barrinter at law presenting a concise exposition of bastardy law under 7th and 8th Victoria cap 101 and Bib Victoria cap 10. It notes 38000 illegitimate births annually and claims the work offers clear guidance for Justices of the Peace clerks and practitioners before justices. It promises practical usefulness and authority on a subject little understood by general practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Saunders
Middle Temple
Law Times Office
Victoria
England
Wales
France’s New Constitution Under Scrutiny in The Weekly Chronicle
The Weekly Chronicle appraises France’s new constitution, mocking its glossy pageantry and loose guarantees. It contrasts the document’s abstract rights with enduring political practice, warning that France’s novelty may falter unlike steadier American foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Barbes and Co
America
Franco
Irish League and John O Connell in Union Talks
Fragmented discussion on Irish political factions and a possible revival of the Irish League. John O Connell considered resigning or relinquishing claims as patriot while internal rivalries threaten unity. The Nation urges armed council and mobilization, describing clubs, district meetings, and premiums for founders as it channels Mitchel’s legacy through The Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Connell
bin Vade Mecum
Confederates
Irish League
Magpie Meagher
Dear Ray
Holmes
Bird
Wisdom
Mitchel
Starling
League
John O'Connell Hineels
Jonah
John Mitchel
Ireland
Council of 800
England
Tribune
Rebels’ Arm Effort Lacks Powder and Power
A contemporary critique notes the Rebel movement is loose incomplete and impotent in action. It condemns partial arming as harmless and mocks pikeheads without handles muskets without powder and missing gunpowder essential for effectiveness. The piece argues the rebels have will but no power to reverse the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Sheffield Constituency Presses for Resignations Over Representational Trust
A parliamentary debate centers on whether Sheffield's electors can demand resignations from their MPs. The piece argues principled independence, not personal fault, should hold, warning that yielding to such demands would erode national representation. Burke is cited on the dangers of surrendering representative freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Ward
Burke
Shefield
Austrians gain ground as Italian campaign faces strain
Charles Albert and his army struggle with reinforcements and setbacks as Vicenza Padua and Treviso fall. Austrians press toward the Mincio while Lombards bitterly question Piedmontese leadership. France could be drawn in if Lombardy seeks aid, risking a broader continental war with Russia's potential intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albert
Vicenza
Padua
Treviso
Ustras
Germany
Adige
Paxings
Vicenge
Lombardy
Italy
Kingdom of
Piedmont
France
Alps
Repubblik
Russia
Cochrane Fergus Young Case Highlights Evidence Debate
In a curious court proceeding the defendant seeks to vindicate character while attempting to exclude the evidence supporting the charge. Mr Cochrane’s posture is unsettled by a midweek verdict and a public outburst against Mr Young amid published charges whose truth remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochrans
Young
Cochrane case questioned over trial evidence
The article argues Mr. Cochrane could not read or present passages from a book during trial, questioning the legitimacy of the verdict. It contends his legal team framed pleadings properly yet questions why the book was not procured to support his defense and warns the outcome did not improve his position at Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walice
Cochrane
Westminster Hall
Weetminster
Jenny Lind Charity Concert Controversy Denounces Rumor
A long critique rebuts circulating claims that Jenny Lind will host an expensive benefit at Her Majesty's Theatre with proceeds for a Consumption Hospital. The piece denies refusals to sing with an English tenor, defends Lind's popularity, and condemns malicious press rumors as baseless and harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennir Lixo
Jenny Lind
Her Majesty's Theatre
Marth
Lumley
Reevas
Lind
Freige
Bail in sedition case for Ernest Jones and Fussell discussed
At the Central Criminal Court Judge Patteson considers adjourned bail for Ernest C Jones and Fussell. Counsel debate sufficiency of sureties as Serjeant Rendell reports property values. bail ultimately accepted for Jones while Fussell bail is rejected. Jones binds himself to £500 with two sureties of £250 each for future appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Coleridge
Ford
Ernest Chas
Jones
Haywood
Mr. Haywood
Rendell
Detective Police
Macnamare
Justice Patteson
Meccamara
Nervoce
Fussell
Hayweed
Jentha Patteson
Macnamara
Fricay
Justice Pattagon
Ernest C. Jones
Notices on London Middlesex voters and registry rules
Notices warn London and Middlesex residents that failure to pay poor rates and assessed taxes by July 2 will remove eligibility for the next voter register. County voters must send notices by July 20 if seeking inclusion or changes to their qualification. Existing registrants need not act unless desired. A separate note covers a misadventure of the Hibernia steamer near Calf of Man. Public dinner for Clapham special constables celebrated loyalty and order with a large marquee, flowers, and a band for the April 10 anniversary proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswestry
Vigo Atrest
Southwark
Baker
Vauxhall
Melia
Lambeth
Staney
Kingstown
Reynalds
Angelina
Devonport
Long Jane
Thia
B.S
St.John Street
Scotchman
Nous
George the Second
Smithfield
London
France
Walworth Road
Crown
Crown Court
Wells
J. W
Islington
A.B
Aisswikt
E.F
Tre
C.D
E. F
Pentonville
Tenter Street
Knarenborough
Pimlico
Fou
Bristol
Droitwich
Birmingham
Lord Denman
Aquirer
Ambleside
Lisson Grove
Camberwell
Essex Street
Dublin
Commons
Teignmouth
Dorcheater
Wartin
Titchfield Atreat
Aus Insurance Office
M.M
Bing Street
Rivers
Coldingham
Northampton
T. B
Gray's Inn
United States
Jonathan
Craig's Court
Palace Court
Z.C
Vincent Street
Middlesex
America
Liverpool
Hibernia
Constanze
Crapsau
Clapham
Chase
Claphacs
Robert Nixon
Bowyer Armataverd
Clapoam
John Thornton
Bowyer Atking
Coldstream Guarda
Also Mentioned on This Page
House OF Lords
Viscount Arbuthnot
Lord Arbuthnot
Earl Ferrwrttias
Marquis of Laxspowsz
Previeus
Earl of Greneary
Repucriox
Yaieu Mempens
Lucian O'Brien
Po Snawer
Pierre
Lxacur
the People’s League
National Hall
Holborn
John Scoble
J. Barnet
J. Robertson
Genteman
Lowrie
le Commerce
Drurgrave
M. Dumas
M.hontein
Louoon
Koete Lathropa
Bleh WaTia
Great Britain
Lesporte
London Dock
Falmouth Barbour
Bull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Holyhead
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Senpar
Johny
Moxpar
Torstay
Wepvgsway
Queen Victoria
Tuvrspay
St. Peter's Day
Farpay
Sarurvar
Sonpay
Philip ii
WeExLy Chronicle
Legal & Miscellaneous
Baturdey
the Weekly Chronicle
Uatzar
THE
Cochrane Fergus Young
Bates
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!