Privy Council Bill and Ireland unions debated in Lords
Debates traverse amendments to a bill and the condition of Ireland’s union workhouses. Lord Wellington hints at broader Poor Law reform, while Moonrascie attacks the method of collecting rates. The Commons discusses privilege over relief certificates, sugar duties, and protectionist motions amid cross-fire on East Indies and West Indies interests, ending with Bank Charter Committee progress and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privy Council
Craxcettor
Lord Broucnan
Union Workhouses
Ireland
Marquis of Cranricarve
Duke of Wellington
Lord Moonrcasie
Lord Claintcarve
Corn Importation Motion Divides House in Jan 26 Vote
Wenonespay dispatch reports Mr. Villiers's motion sparking division in the House with 124 ayes to 28 nos. A long list of MPs and peers are named among ayes including Lords Shelburne Bannerman Dundas and leaders, plus numerous ministers and Tory and Whig figures. The record reflects a heated parliamentary tally on importation policy.
Supersedeas in O Connell case and bankruptcy hearing notes
The Limerick Chronicle reports a supersedeas prepared by the lord chancellor's secretary for Mr. Morgan John O'Connell MP Kerry, dispensing with his peace commission services. It covers pressings at Boulogne and Calais with 1,907 total crossing in a week, up from 1,077 last year. A bankruptcy hearing for Lord Huntingtower fixes interim order under the new act. debts total £87,723 0s 5d, assets £20, pictures valued at £400 with lien for £15. The court warns against delaying petitions and adjourns to July 4 with attendance conditions for protection.
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Limerick
Morgan John O'Connell
Kerry
BouLocye
Calais
England
Boulogne
Cole
Lewis
Lord Huntingtower
Commissioner Fonblanque
Blanque
Fonblanque
Turf and the Turfites on Trial at Doncaster 1843
At Westminster a trespass case heard before Baron Rolfe and a special jury involves plaintiff Wood being turned from the grand stand by Lord Eglintoun as steward. Evidence shows Wood accused of swindling in betting with Hawker and others, with witnesses detailing conflicts over admission, bets, and subsequent expulsions. Jury returns verdict for defendant on two pleas of justification and for plaintiff on others.
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Doncaster
Corporation of
Earl of Eglintoun
Jervis
Kelly
Liverpool
Goodwood
Hawker
Charles Hook
Devizes
Leadbitter
W. Shipstead
Lord G. Bentinck
Wood
Jockey Club
Lord Stanley
Mostyn
Mr. Wood
Duke of Richmond's Park
Mr. Roper
Lord Eglintoun
Lord Maidstone
Duke of Wellington
Metternich
Eringo
Mr. Jervis
Glynde
Regent Street
Grey Milton
Mr. Mostyn
G. Bentinck
London
Coronation
Payne
Greville
Greatures
Clark
Colonel Anson
Portman
Rous
Gardner
Ward
van Amburgh
Bury-street
St. James's
Stroud
Jenkins
George Payne
Mr. Portman
Palemon
Gurney
Mr. Weatherby
Baron Rolfe
The Cobden and the Renegade Radicals debated in print
A letters page scene covers Cobden and Cobden's defenders and Teetotaller jibes. The Corn Law debate dominates. The Weekly Chronicle editor defends Cobden while criticizing sensationalist attacks and misattributions. The Vociferous discussion extends to Lord John Russell, Lord Howick, and Peel era debates. The piece critiques public sentiment, party strategy, and the consequences for free trade and protectionist factions.
Sunrise and sunset tables and lunar data for Britain
The excerpt explains how to compute sunrise and sunset by adjusting base times with latitude deviations from 61 30, and how to adjust high tide times at major ports using offsets for listed locations. It also includes a weekly almanac note with calendar dates, phases, moon age, sun declination, daylight length, and brief weather forecasts for June 30 to July 7 including tides, sessions, and celestial events.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
France and Morocco Looming Conflict Deepens Across Seas
The article forecasts an inevitable France versus Morocco clash driven by Moorish forces and weak command, noting the Prince de Joinville’s delayed peace mission and possible seaborne operations against Moroccan ports. It also hints at European power plays, including a renewed Family Compact and a royal marriage prospect, with public Paris agitation referenced amid strategic moves near Gibraltar.
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France
Morocco
Prince de Joinville
Toulon
Monsieur Guizot
Mediterranean
Paris
Lord Aberdeen
Algiers
Gibraltar
Dorset
Barcelona
Europe
Louis Philippe
Duc d'Aumale
Duc de Montpensier
Infanta Blessed With Vigorous Health Yet Time Presses
The Infanta is blessed with robust health and pleasing appearance, but securing her ahead of other powers is urgent due to the prospect of her imminent succession prompting alarm among rival states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infanta
Sugar Duties Debate Ends With Sharp Attacks On Free Traders
The House of Commons adjourned from a long dull debate on the Sugar Duties, enlivened by Lord John Russell and responses to Sir Robert Peel and Mr. Mangles. Critics branded Peel as hypocritical and accused Free Traders of misnaming themselves, warning the Sugar Bill offers no real gains and may delay progress for years.
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House OF Commons
J. Graham
Walter Jones
Norfolk
Suffolk
Times
Hawes
Java
Grapstone
P. Stewaner
Manches
East Indies
Lord Stanley
Waxsurox
West Indies
Lord Saxpon
Buket
Mauritius
Borthwice
Protess
St. Miles
Joan Rossetti
Miles
Lord Althorp
Mr. Miles
H. Douglas
Borthwick
R. Peer
John Russell
Mangles
Lord Worsiey
R.peex
Villiers
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Frederick
Prussia
Robert Peelcarte Blanches
Somersetshire
Bankes
Lord Howick
Lord John Russell
Mr. Villiers
Mr. Cobden
League
Free Trade
Stafford O'Brien
Anti-Corn Law League
Pro-Corn Law League
Ward
Gibson
Mr. Ward
Lord Rendlesham
Robert Peel
Free Trade Party
John Trollope
Lincolnshire
United States
Cobden
Squires
Covent Garden
Paris
Lord Palmerston
Wyse
Rutherford
Scotland
Sir Robert Peel
Cone
East
Holland
England
Siam
Penelope
Sir
Mr. Gibson
Poor Laws and Poor Law Guardians in Suffolk
The piece condemns selective enforcement of the 1833 Poor Law in Suffolk parishes where relief seekers face gauntlets from farmers who deny work and demand certificates. It notes laborers are driven to union relief only to be sent back for certificates, creating serfdom. Sir James Graham urges immediate abandonment of the unjust, unprecedented practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Union Board For Relief
Imnes
James Graham
Poor Law Commissioners
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