Ireland Railways Debate Moves to Public Funding Plan
In the House of Lords and Commons vigorous debate on Irish railways continues. Morpeth seeks a 2 506 000 grant for a Dublin to Cork line with branches to Limerick and Clonmel under public works control. Opponents warn of government interference and demand market-led investment with proper security.
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Richmond
Yorkshire
J. Dundas
Earl of
Ireland
Lord Morpeth
Hudson Hinde
O'Connell
O’connell
Morpeth
John Russell
Lord Morreth
Duke of Leinster
Hear
England
Dublin
Cork
Limerick
Clonmel
Board of Works
ReppiIncTon
R Pren
Exchequer
Bart
Sir R Peel
Hon. Bart
O'Connely
Smyth O’brien
Lyrch
Grattan
Hynde
Lucas
Hume
R. Incus
Mr. Hume
Kilkenny
R. Inglis
O’connent
Baronet
G. Staik Land
Lord Sanpon
Joan Russexx
David Rochee
Lord Morrets
Lord Sandon
Joan Russed
Lord Morters
Sergeant Jackson
Lord Duncannon
Sibthorpe
Jonny Russet
Memoranda for the Present Week on Astronomical Events and Tidal Times
A dated list of daily celestial events and lunar phases for March including sun and moon positions, rising times for planets Jupiter Mars and Venus, and high tides at London Bridge. Notable historic reference to Dr Parr's death in 1825 and David Rizzio's murder in 1566 appears among the entries.
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London Bridge
Batrayay
David Rizzio
Venus
Tain
Widow’s power to will property in questioned will case
The correspondence discusses executors duties and penalties for delayed legacy payments. A widow may name beneficiaries. Legal opinions on a parish act and taxation for servants are debated. Medical and botanical notes follow with advice on remedies and gardening tasks.
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M. B
Ann Miller
Paddington
House of Lords
W. J
Ministers changes debated by The Globe in 1839
The Globe offers a semi official contradiction to The Times on the impact of Lord Morpeth and the Marquess of Normanby joining the Cabinet. It claims the pair sought concessions to public opinion and opposed Ballot expansion, arguing they were not guaranteed supporters of reform.
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Lord Morpeth
Marquess OF
Normanby
GLOBE
Times
Marquess of Normandy
Ireland
John Russell
Liberal Ballot Debate Warns Morpeth and Normanby of Risk
The piece argues Lord Morpeth and Lord Normanby risk harming the Liberal cause by aligning with a Crown dependent ministry. It stresses the need for open Ballot principles, domestic measures, and public trust over royal backing and Septennial politics. It questions the precedent of governing through court favor and urges substantive policy progress.
Mr Whittle Harvey and the Borough of Southwark
A London paper reports the Southwark election result as a clear return for Mr Harvey with the Tories failing to contest using Mr Richards. It questions Harvey’s claim of secrecy around a Secret Committee and defends the committee’s deliberations as proper and nonbiased.
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MR. Whittle Harvey
Borough OF
Southwark
Harvey
Richards
Knaresborough
Mr. Richards
Labouchere Appointed Undersecretary to Lord Normanby
The editorial lauds Mr. Labouchere for his cautious, informed approach as Undersecretary to the Colonial Office under Lord Normanby. It praised his resignation from higher posts for the demanding job, urged a thorough cleansing of the Colonial Office, and noted cautious interest in successors like Stanley and More O’Ferrell while favoring Labouchere.
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Lord Melbourne
Colonial Office
Lord Glenelg
George Grey
Labouchere
Lord Normanby
Mint
Board of Trade
Colonial Department
Stanley
More O’ferrell
the Treasury
Vernon Smith
Board of Control
Mr. Stanley
Mr. More O'Ferrell
Mr. Labouchere
Decline in Parliament Seen as Early Sign of Session End
The text notes that when a Session nears its end the first indication is trouble forming a House by gathering forty Members to elect the Speaker. It suggests decrepitude may appear within a month after Parliament.
Apathy in Parliament over Ireland and Corn Laws debate
The piece notes Tuesday in Parliament as idle with few questions asked on Canada Corn Laws Ballot and Suffrage. It argues Lord Lieutenancy costs and O Connell moves. advocates reforms via Mr Hume and Morpeth while criticizing the £20 000 a year expense and urging better Irish laws.
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Parliament-street
Canada
William Holmes
House of Commons
Lord Dungannon
Maynooth College
Trinity College, Dublin
O’connell
Hume
Ireland
Treasury
Joseph Hume
Spring Rice
Dublin
Edinburg
Lord Morpeth
O'Connell
The Westminster Blockade and Cardinal Hypocrisy in Lent
The piece attacks Lord Chamberlain and church leaders for enforcing Lent theatre closures in Westminster while hosting dinners and parties. It cites Mr. Duncombe’s exposure of hypocrisy, notes speeches by Lord John Russell and Sir James Graham, and reports a Commons vote in favor of Duncombe’s resolution by 20. It condemns political realignments and warns Liberal leadership may suffer.
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Thomas Duncombe
Lord Chamberlain
Westminster
Duncombe
Marquess of Landsdowne
Duke of Cambridge
Theatrical Fund
Mr. Rice
Downing-street
Adelphi
Llandaff
Lord Teignmouth
Mr. Duncombe
John Russell
London
John
Russell
Lord Dungannon
Bramston
D’israeli
The
Saints
James Graham
Cumberland
Ward
St. David’s
House of Commons
Messrs. Wm. Evans
Lefevre
Protheroe
Pendarver
Lord John
Wynn's Case Declared Not To Forfeit Seat
The committee reports Mr Wynn did not forfeit his seat as he had accepted office before his election though the Patent was signed months later. Treasury laxity is noted with a warrant dated on an erasure, prompting Mr Jervis's motion.
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Wynn
Treasury
Jervis
The Westminster Theatres and the Lord Chamberlain
A London paper urges Mr Bunn to reopen the Westminster theatres on Wednesday and let the Lord Chamberlain act as needed. It warns a practioned clash between Prerogative and Resolutions must be avoided, praising Marquis of Conyngham for restraint.
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Marquis of
Shadow of events casts doubt on Ebrington appointment
The piece argues the Tory press attacks Lord Ebrington while praising his fitness for the Irish viceroy post. It warns of possible clashes over the Establishment Church, potential ministerial fractures, and predicts losses in upcoming seats as party lines tighten.
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Lord Ebrington
Ireland
Londonderry
House of Commons
John Russell
Morning Chronicle
Devonshire
Carlow
Sufferings of the Working Classes in the National Convention
Mr Marsden reports from a National Convention meeting on wage cuts and hunger among weavers and other workers. He cites cases of destitution including families starving, rents and debts, and persecution of workers for liberal opinions as justification to end the factory system and political oppression.
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Marsden
Preston
James Colbert
John Waring
Varty
Lancashire
England
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