Controversy Over India War Policy and London Reform
Debates in Parliament focus on the Afghan war policy led by Lord Auckland, criticism of ministerial accountability, and calls to print full papers. Lords discuss London city corporation reform, police abuses, and magistrates' conduct, with leaders urging careful inquiry and possible royal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condé
Lord Palmerston
John Hobhouse
Russia
Bath
Roebuck
Persia
Herat
Afghanistan
A. Burnes
Dost Mahomed
Punt
Ranjeet Singh
Auckland
India
England
Briain
Sheh Soojah
Europe
Sir A. Barnes
Lord Auckland
Sonjah
Neral
Indus
Mr. Roebuck
Belgium
Holland
D'Israser
Indian
House of Commons
Constantinople
Mediterranean
John Russell
Ans
Circassia
Escort
Lord John Russell
Mr. Escott
R. Peel
House
Committee of Marry
Affghanistan
Lord Ellenborough
Acre
Crown
Russ'a
Lord Packerston
A. Barnes
Gerral
Noble Rd
Times
Indian Empire
Danrer
Baltic
Black Sea
Dust Mahomed
Shah Soojah
Dust Muhamed
Shak Soojah
BR. Incuis
House For Inquiry
W.O. Stanley
Jonx Manners
Rogsvex
Walcheren
House OF Lords
Lord Kenyon
St. Asaph
Earl Powis
Exy
Bangor and St. Asaph
WaHazacurrz
Houses of Parliament
Corporation OF London
Lord Baovcaam
Corporation
London
Commission of
Lord Brougham
Mr. Blackburn
Corporation of
City of London
Metropolitan Police
Fox Maule
Temple Bar
Emple-Bar
Aldermen and Common Council
Iucha
Dey
Munici Corporation
Courts of Justice
Lord Campsort
Lord Campbell
Lord Brovena
Duke of
Wexiindton
Lord Caspar
Lord Brovoham
Legal Q and A on wills and property in England
A reader’s mixed legal notes cover wills without lawyers, witness requirements, auction licenses, legacies, road dedications, and notices. Other entries touch on tax, tenancy, distraint, and the duties of overseers, with advice to consult a solicitor and details about public road status and recovery options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S
Manchester
Wve
Park-street
Westminster
Cape
Juvenil
J. Frances
Amicus
John Bates
W. H
D.S.H
Army
S. W
Patlonmakers
C. S
B. L
Modeate Arrives with Million-Dollar Cargo at Devonport
Devonport reports arrival of Her Majesty's ship Modeate from China. The vessel departed Hong Kong October 23 and St Helena January 6, carrying 1,000,000 dollars. The seizure or transfer details are not specified.
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Devonvest
Her
Modeate
China
Hong Kong
St. Helena
Time of Sunrise and High Water for British Ports
The guide explains sunrise and sunset by latitude adjustments and lists high water times for major ports. It covers Bristol London Dublin Dover and others with offsets from London Dock time. The piece also notes ecclesiastical readings and weather ephemera for March 6th and 7th, with commentary on social issues and public figures.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
York
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Senta
Ashley and the Education Bill and social collapse fears
A Washington or London style critique extols Lord Ashley for urging national education reforms linked to the Children’s Employment Commission findings. It decries social degradation, condemns alcohol, prostitution, and ignorance, and warns Parliament to act to avert a looming crisis among destitute children and industrial workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Ashley
Children’s Employment Commission
Leeds
Sheffield
Wolverhampton
Manchester
Scotland
Wales
Home Secretary
England
Reat
James Graham
John Russell
Roebuck Speech Draws Mixed Praise and Censure in Debate
In a stormy debate observers praised Mr Roebuck for clarity and information while faulting his temper and partisan tone. The Bradford Times notes his attack on Sir William M Naughten and the Cabal breach, yet acknowledges his forceful argument and skill in defending a public position amid hostile rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulmenice
Eny
Afr. Roebuck
Brent
Liberal Party
Roebuck
William M'Naughten
Cabal
Wellington and the Duke’s dual role in politics debated
A Scotsman-like critique argues the Duke of Wellington cannot hold both Commander in Chief and Cabinet seat without bias. It notes his past refusals and questions how to reconcile principles with practice in 1837 and 1345, suggesting indemnity or clear exception may be needed to prevent dangerous precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letten
Weekly Chronicle
Great Britain
Morning Chronicle
Bhut
England
Lothians
Science
Little Bentley
Rose-hill
Isaac Lyon Goldsmid
Great Bently
Association
National Community Friendly Society
Harmony Hall
Witran Gatrin
Stockbridge
Lord Ashley
Gladstone
Christendom
Lord John Russell
Robert Peel
Saya
Cresar
Horse Guards
Duke of Wellington
Declan
Julie Russell
Mr. Cobden
Stockport
League
Cobden
Christopher
Robert Inglis
Lincolnshire
Oxford
Essex
Whig
Anti-Cor Law League
Robert Grosvenor
London and Dublin chatter on petitions and mint finances
A late night in parliament features postponed speaker dinner after a relative’s death, a 900-signature protest to Mr Cobden from Kendal, and Dublin corporation debates. A Mint paper outlines annual coinage purchase, bullion values, recoinage losses, and silver copper cash movements in 1842.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genceman
Kendal
Cobden
Reegan
Dublin Corporation
Alderman O'Connell Brough
Alderman Butt
Walter
Kingslake
Ter
Austen
Bank of England
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Miecellandous
Great Britain and Ireland
Philip iv
Legh
E.N.M
Meteo Ephem
Zadkiel
Monnar
Michal Angelo
Meteo
Ephem
Tuxspat
Perpetua
Higham Ferrars
Nottingham
Wepwazapay
Sarozpay
Tassoborn
Thea
Fair
Cooler
Satugper
Bsunday
the Wheheely Chronicle
Brougham and Roebuck
Paris
Harry Brougham
House of Lorda
Cheevers
Robert ‘Peel
Lord Lyndhurst
Lord Stanley
Joebuck
D’ferack
Bedlam
Alexander Barnes
Hume
Hbim
East India Company
St. Petersburg
Bickham Estcott
D'Israeli
John Manners
Foreign Office
Lord Robert Grosvenor
Villiers
Byron
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