Mortmain reform sparks debate in parliament and church charity clashes
Debates in the House of Lords and Commons hinge on relaxing property rules for charitable bequests and the protection of women against ecclesiastical influence. Speakers argue for and against tightening laws while discussing mortmain, charity, and inheritance, with emphasis on potential mischief, religious instruction, and collateral reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Crave
Ireland
R.sats
England
Mortmain
Benner
J. Hansen
Hawes
Bortuwicx
J.an
Sollerron
James Granam
Victoria
Heme
Hapasox
D'Erncovar
Forsrex
Heney
Dion
James Graunm
Head
Legal Advice on Watch Seizure and Parish Settlement Law
Reader questions about a pawnbroker withholding a watch and a magistrate’s potential action to compel sale. The editor cites guidance on avoiding untrustworthy institutions and notes aim to help widow cases while advising reliance on guardians or residents known to the parties. Includes extensive discussion of Sir Robert Peel’s settlement law proposals and parish inequalities with letters from readers in Hertfordshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover Union
Fee
Walter
Mhes
Bernt Se Rta
Cuatstre
James Graham
Mr. Parker
Banda
Romeo
Marker
James Grabs
Turner
Hosne
Jasmes
Parker
Christie
James
House of Commons
Boards of Guardian
Sir James
Edmund Head
Hose of Commons
Sir Edmund
Uate
Sir Edmind
Edmund
Andover
Boards of Guardians
Fartlovitch
Poor Law Commissioner
James Granam
Hone
Mer. Parker
Ferrano
Keighley
Sir R. Inglis
Presen
Her Majesty
Poor Law Commissioners
Mr. Perker
Offce
J. Grauan
J. Graham
Deycombe
Duncombe
Durcombe
Borthwick
Heme
Lord Perrxeten
Juavis
James Graham Sould
Jonxson
Avitoner
Sriztaas Caawronn
Frecox
J. Ghana
Cochermont
Aglienby
Ue Howe
Committee of Inquiry
Weymouth
Mr. Christie
Sr. Parker
Tehat
Lewiston
Law
Recorder
Cnares
du Retigneion
Corenel
R. Crustre
Jeusis
Symipatoy
Wavehouse
Bowring
Waxsey
Ie House
Yaron Tyad
Tarouet
Mr. Walley
Mr. Wakley
A. Bas
Dsan
A.B. C
Chronicle
Sirs di
Jun Tif
A. M
Chiltern
Nouthern
Buckinghinshire
Berkshire
Alfred
Chilterns
Wien
Hermphalme
Northstead
Searon
London
Savings’ Bank
Hon
E.W. E
Coats
J.H
Newport
Lst
District Bankruptcy Court
Paisley
J.R
M. Gould
Johanna Southcatt
Weekly Chronicle
Robert Peel
Robert
Aicners
Lertfordshire
Weis
Hertfordshire
Howes
Cme
Board of Ganedians
T.M. N
T. Rose
Robert Sale
City of London
Vote Upon the Oregon Question Delivers Alarm in Britain
A British perspective on United States Congress action ending joint occupancy of Oregon, warning that war risks loom if terms fail. It criticizes President Polk and calls for conciliatory diplomacy, arbitration, and renewed negotiations to avert conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ies
United States
Canada
Oregon
Fatere
England
Congress
Pacific
New York
Ireland
Polk
Democratic
Mexico
Oregon Territory
Sir Alonthe
Allen
America
Duthin
Unclear maritime notes on tides Freights and Bremen
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss high water times at various ports and freight rates. Mentions Bristol Dover Liverpool and Bremen along with navigation blocks and legal references. Contains calendar dates and astrological details, but overall context is incomplete and fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonene
Aunaet
Euerice
Rattes
Pal
Bristol
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Raven
Brighwo
Reinuter
Cowes
Dover
Dublic
Halstead Harbour
Liverpool
Southampton
Parliament Maps for Members in the Library
The writer notes geography is weak in the House and urges the Speaker to provide detachable Children’s Maps for the Library. The suggestion is aimed at aiding Mr. Liddell after his remarks on Bremen and a supposed Battle Fort, referencing Mr. Hutt’s counterclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilight
House of Commons
Liddell
Bremen
Battle Fort
Bridport Election Controversy and Reinstatement Prospects
The Bridport election tale centers on Baillie Cochrane and Romilly with Liberals split over Cochrane’s stance on Free Trade. The paper rails at Cochrane’s speech, praises Romilly, and predicts his likely reinstatement while deeming Cochrane’s reform zeal hypocritical and politically costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baillie Cochrane
League
Conden
Cochrane
Kemilly
Hridport
Warturton
Mitchell
Thage
Cern
Robert Peel
John Russe
Romilly
Ater
Po Cauge
House of Commons
Tuer
Protectionis
Disraeli
Crebrane
House of
Loth
Arlie
Delay in the Progress of Ministerial Measures
The House debated Mr Villiers' motion on immediate repeal of Cork laws and league objections to electors in Warwickshire Staffordshire and other counties. A long, lively session followed with partisan blame games and calls for future measures to protect electors and ensure fair franchise amid ongoing Tory Liberal clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
Lancestire
Thig
Liverpool Times
Lincoln
Alderman Rudeard
Edward Bawer Lytton
Sir Edward
Baronet
Mr. Collett
R. Peel
Iver East Oy
Horse Guards
War Office
Dragona Guards
Royals
Seargent
Seamen's Hospital Society
London
Earl of Ellenborough
Admiralty
Trinity House
Merchant Elder Brethren
East India Company
Weghorn
Indi
Wagborn
Earlce
India Board
Lagland
Une
Christopher Reed
James Dunn
Eb Meiu
Battersea
Jones
Dunubu
Reed
Fink
Southwark Bripce Road
William Payne
Goldsmith's Arme
Southwark
Oridge-Road
Martyn
Guildford Street
Southwark-bridge-road
Newpwte
C. Woollacott
Lite Wild Street
Little Wild Street
Wicks
Ol Bailey
MR. Villiers
Andover Union
Villiers
Cork
League
Warwickshire
Stafordshire
Middlesex
Hume
Mr. Newdegate
Ik Bighime
Howeser
Spottiswoode Gang
Nera
Mrs. Frail
Frail
bodkin!—(Mrs. Foresight
Charles Buller
Buller
Moodey Ogi
Easure
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J. M. Doyle
Government OF
Spain
Duke of
Lord Bravena
Earl of Aberdeen
Portugal
John Milly Doyle
Don Pedro
Duke of Wellington
Lord Broveham
Duke of Werrincrox
Tuck Plica
Join Milke Doyle
Marquis of
Duke of Ricumon
J. Doyle
Gover
Marquis of Laxpuxspenny
Arthur Hill
County Down
Casny Down
Wexford, Carlow, and Junction
MoxtRace
Loxnosnenny
Hicnamusy
England and Wales
Michaelmas
Michalmas
Union Works
James Geanan
Erwaxt
NewpneaTy
Ezwadh
Janes Gratan
Rane Caser
Henveferth
Descostur
Home Secretary
Walker
Reh Tan
Iver
Gedia
Han
Tod Real
Minissrers
Figarry
Basilian Nuns
Minsk
Foreign Office
Basilian
Adk
Thomas Weer
Robent Penn
Warpaw
Russia
Cowren
T. Dexcomay
Mrener Ginsox
PL Howard
Peres
Sue
Jasnaies
the Weekly Chronicle
Weser
Elbe
Gravesend
Frink
Great Britain
North Latitude
Hyer
Teiner Seip i Marr
Goh
Bridport
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