Food fears and Irish coercion debates documented in Lords and Commons
The House divisions over Christie’s amendment and ministers’ duties trigger cheers from agricultural benches. Discussions cover Minsk Basilian nuns, Russia’s stance, famine in Ireland, and proposed Irish coercion bill clauses. Corn Laws reform debates feature Stanley, Peel, and O'Brien with opposition to protection and calls for immediate repeal.
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Parker
Foreign Office
Minsk
Tuomas Wise
Ronegr Pret
Warsaw
Russia
Andover
Cowrer
T. Duxcombe
Mauxen Gissox
P. Howanp
Bowesxe
House OF Lords
Peiday
House
Earl of St. Germans
Earl Grex
Consolidated Fund
Ireland
Earl
Rouen
Fanxwam
Treland
Laxspawne
Cuancanry
Gary
Lord Camrsext
Lord Corremuau
Lord Laxenaue
Lord Grey
Lord Brovena
Marquis of Cranzicague
Lord Monaexe
Marquis of Laspowne
House OF Commons
W. O. Stanley
John Ruswell
R. Peel
Woon
Brecon
S. O’brien
R. Pee
O'Brien
J. Russell
G. Bestincx
Joan Rugseve
Mr. Coblett
J. Tygern
Co. Wasa
Worsley
Mir. W.O. Stanley
Craress
BR. Peel
Hopsus
Duxcas
M. Minsea
Erving
Acionny
Cumberland
Westmoreland
Breel
R. Peec
Mr. Aghionby
Mites
R. Purl
R. Peet
London
I. Peel
Mr. Miles
Boxravours
Aglionby
Joe
A. Brooke
T. Detaxn
Milnes
C. Buller
Ward
W. Joxurre
Baronet
Mr. Corgan
Hampshire
Essex
Yorkshire
Hear
Lord G. Bextick
James Graham
Herbert
Firar
R. Poe
Bart
Hansard
Bear
Ncation
Wolverhampton
C. Villiers
Earl Grey
Mr. Disraet
G. Bentinck
R. Peebac
BR. Per
J. Lord
G. Beatixcx
Beal
Frncu
Pinch
Stockwort
Cobden
Leighter
Finch
Coben
R. Finen
Agriculturiel
Villiers
Sintuunr
Amd
Sibthorp
Honec
Queen Anne
FC Pres
Commissioners of Woods and Forests
Lord Canning
Treasury
Calonius
Indiaed
Heoonrabde
Lincoln MP Sibthorp defies Parliament calls at Lincoln market
Colonel Sibthorp urged dissolution of Parliament and challenged the Prime Minister to test him at Lincoln. Debates covered cabinet attendance, the Chiltern Hundreds, and Irish famine relief measures. Resolutions on barley oats buckwheat maize and rice duties were debated, with Peel defending efforts and opposition ironical at times. House adjourned after progress reported.
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Ststuvum
Havin
Baronet
Lincoln
Sibthorp
Treasury
Baronnt
Lincalo
Disraktt
G. Murray
The
Ordnance
J. Russell
K. Peel
Sir George
R. Pee
Gladstone
Disfaver
R. Peel
Peel
Dinraeli
Lord Potrincron
Nottingham
SturnoRy
Mitts
O'Connett
Ireland
Miles
R. Peer
Brieur
Mines
G. Bentixey
J. Russerx
Earl of Marcn
Dispagci
Reland
P. Mines
G. Bentinck
Joint Stock Banks
Scotland and Ireland
A. M. Chiltern Hundred entries and legal notices
A compilation of legal queries and advisories including guardian discretion on governess hiring, Chiltern Hundreds explained with Britannica notes, and various legal opinions on wills, joint receivers, and administration. Also reports on bankruptcy, district courts, and local dockets with references to the Birkenhead docks valuation and related notices.
Calendar of sunrise sunset and tides with Bremen note
The text outlines a method to calculate sunrise and sunset times for Britain and Ireland using latitude and degree adjustments, plus high water times at major ports. It also includes a dated religious calendar and lunar phase data for March, with commentary on Bremen’s location relative to the Elbe and freight cost observations comparing Bremen, London, and Irish corn trade.
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Great Britain and Ireland
Lordon Dock
Bristol
Ork
Cova
Falmouth
Gull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead Harbour
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Elbe
Bremen
Wexer
London
Gravesend
Sunderland
Newcastle
The Oregon Question and Chances of War
The Weekly Chronicle warns that the United States Congress has fixed a six month period to settle the Oregon question, risking war if negotiations fail. It blames President Polk for pressuring Congress, urges calm diplomacy, and anticipates possible arbitration to avoid conflict between England and the United States.
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United States
Canada
Oregon
England
Congress
Pacific
Coarats
New York
Slave States
Ireland
American Congress
Polk
Democratic
Mexico
Jessop
Amula
Pesca
Oregon Territory
Allen
America
Geography of Public Men in the Hillan Commons
The piece complains of a dull geography in the Hillan of Commons and jokes that the Speaker should order children’s maps for the Library to aid Members. It mentions Mr. Liddell and Mr. Hull and quips about a speech in Weenen and antic Port in a satirical tone.
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Pivera
Liddell
Hull
Bridport Election: Martyr or Goose in Free Trade Row
The Bridport contest pits Baillie Cochrane against Liberal and Protectionist forces. Romilly’s impending reinstatement is debated after Cochrane’s insolent address and his pledge on Free Trade for Corn. Liberals claim they offered support but demand honesty. The piece ends by noting Cochrane’s barony bid, Disraeli’s jibe, and a Fielding verse about politicians craving two stools.
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Baillie Cochrane
Joase
League
Cobden
Cochrane
Romilly
Alr. Cochrane
Bridport
Warburton
Mitchell
Robert Peel
John Russell
House of Commons
Disraeli
Peel
House of Lords
Fielding
Delay in the progress of the ministerial measures
The piece reports a slow parliamentary division since last week’s 97 vote in government’s favor. It covers Mr Villier's motions on immediate repeal, Army thanks to India, and League objections to Electoral notices in Warwickshire and Staffordshire. It notes blame games between parties and a push for reform to protect electors from vexatious challenges.
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Anail
Mr. Villiers
India
League
Warwickshire
Staffordshire
Middlesex
Hume
Newdegate
Soni Fide
Spottiswoode Gang
Are
Buller
Nandegate
Vissers
Luce
Aod
Debated Irish Corn Law Repeal Split in Parliament
The piece outlines a sharp division over the Corn Laws and Irish famine relief. Villiers and allies pressed rapid action while Peel and Lords Russell faced ministerial scruples. The House rejected Villiers’s motion by 23, amid broader clashes between Protectionists and Free Traders.
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Ireland
Miles
Villiers
Jobn Russell
Robert Peel
Atea
Joan Russell
Cobden
Hastings
League
Peter Borthwick
Andover
Christie
Parker
Poor Law Commissioners
India’s Vote of Thanks and Overland Mail Critique
A London periodical laments renewed sanguinary fighting in India after Sir Henry Hardinge’s vindicated policy. It condemns officer decisions against Sikh batteries and praises British daring while noting 45,000 to 70,000 troops near Ferozepore Moultan and Lahore plans. It hints at Captain Warner’s invention to breach Sikh defenses.
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Henry Hardinge
Ferozeshab
Fe ‘Rozeshah
Loodianab
Ferozepore
Charles Napier
Moult
Hugh Gough
T Ho
Lahore
India
New Opposition Resolutions and Tactics Noted
Postscript discusses the tone of Her Majesty's New Opposition as changing with government resolutions carried and amendments to Owen Stanley and Milner. It notes initial unity among many factions, exemplary attendance, and enthusiastic cheering, with occasional lack of sound argument but vigor boosting Cowran place's mood as the Resolutions were awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Stanley
MR. Milner
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O'Connech
Malachi Duggan
Moyarter
Kilballyowen
Clare
A. M
Chiltern
Encyclopedia Britannica
Nouthern
Buckingham
Berkshire
Alfred
Chilterns
Hempholme
Northstead
Savings' Bank
Afr
Frudion
Hudson
J.H
Newport
Sal
District Bankruptcy Court
Paisley
J. R
M. Gould
Johanna Southcott
T.H.A
Board of Guardians
Ne Verry
T. MN
T. Rose
Robert Sate
City of
Hank Creax
Wmy Ginopolitan
Staten Jodividual
William T. Power
Clonmel National Bank of Ireland
Delignant
Bigkennead Docks
Birkenhead Dock
Arkenhead
Monvay
Torspay
Weroneapay
HoRaDay
Vatpay
Satugpay
Sonpay
John ii
Lospor
Rines
Setaines
Bev
Marv. An
Priday
Bunday
the Weekly Chronicle
Flying Fish
Andover Union
Overland Mail
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