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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 12, 1842

Page

3

Prominent British Lords and Commons in Debate over Corn Laws

A dense report lists peers and MPs present in the House of Lords and House of Commons. It notes the Duchy of Cornwall Bill's third reading, the Van Diemen's Land Bill in committee, and petitions on distress, education, and burial in cities. It also covers debates on Ireland education grants, poor laws, and machinery's impact on employment, with a later adjournment.

House OF Lords Duchy of Corwall Lord Redesdale van Diemen’s Land Corporation of City of London France Marquis of Craxhtorpe Earl of Aberdeen Algiers Marquis of Clanrivarde Marquis of Lanspowne Ireland Duke of WellsGrTen Marquis of LansDowne Earl Stannore Rochdale Lord MaxTeac Ie Earl of Stannore Lord Denmax

Bellamy resigns as Housekeeper and refreshment rooms keeper

Mr Bellamy, long a valued servant of the House of Commons, has submitted his resignation from the posts of housekeeper and keeper of the refreshment rooms. It is expected the refreshment rooms will be managed by his son E Bellamy, while the housekeeper role may pass to an unnamed successor after formal appointment.

Bellamy House of Commons House E. Bellamy House of Lords Alderman Thompson West India East India Geneva Jersey London Hindle Susan Baker Kemp Town

Anatomy of the Irish and British peerage lineages

A historical survey of Castlemaine, Cathcart, Cawdor, Caulfield, Charleville, Brabazon, and Charlemont. detailing origins, births, marriages, seats, and political roles. Notes on Wellington era peers, UK and Irish titles, and notable military or civic offices. includes residences and mottoes of each line.

Castlemaine William Handcock Privy Council of Ireland County of Westmeath Richard Margaret Michael Harris Dublin House of Lords Mordrum-castle Westmeath Catucart Earl of Scotland Loudoun-hill Cathcart James the Second Flodden Pinkie Sheriffmuir George the Second America Col. Macguire Ireland William Schaw Cathcart Elizabeth Andrew Elliott New York Charles Murray Greenock Lord Cathcart Copenhagen Greenock and United Kingdom Earl Cathcart Mansfield Atholl Greville St. Petersburgh 2D Life Guards Hull Royal Military College Royal Military Asylum Carlton Club Pall-mall Schaw Park Clackmannan Cawper House of Argyll John Campbell Archibald Duke of Argyll Great Britain John Frederick Vaughan Emlyn Marquis of Bath Earl Carlisle Morpeth Duchess of Rutland South Andley-street Sears Cawdor-castle Nair Stackpole-court Pembrokeshire Golden Grove Carmarthenshire Crakiemont Toby Caulfield O’neill Earl of Tyrone James I Lord Caulfield Charlemont Phelim O'Neile Phelim O’neile Viscount Caulfield Earl Baron Charlemont Henry Caulfield Earl Mountcashel Earl Malmesbury Harl Charlemont Irish Volunteers Grosvenor-street Castle Caulfield Tyrone Marino Cuanteville Drogheda John Moore King’s County Charles William Bury Beaujolais Harriet Charlotte Colonel Campbell Shawfield Charles William George Tullamore Earl Wicklow Earl Mayo Lord Dunally Maberly Carlow Penryn Robert M Baron Rolfe St. George's Charleville Castle Cunwonrn Brabazon Normandy Edward Brabazon Wicklow Staffordshire Ardee William Meath Viscount Chaworth John Melesina Adelaide Earl of Clanwilliam Baron Chaworth Eatonhall County Hereford Baron Dunmore Baron Kenlis Earl Meath St. Patrick Fenton's Hotel St. James's-street Kilruddery-house Peel Chester Chichester Carlisle Durham Waverton Winchester Sodor and Man Cambridge Brown Sumner Chesterfield George Augustus Frederick Stanhope Earl Stanhope Earl Chesterfield Ann Elizabeth Cecil Lord Forrester George Philip Cecil Arthur Stanhope Earl Thanet Winchelsea Nottingham G. Anson Bath Carteret Weymouth Aylesford Repton School Chesterfield-house South Audley-street Bretby-park Derbyshire

Weather dated notices and trials from 1842 weekly Chronicle

A long OCR fragment presents Sunday Lent readings, weather ephemera, and reader correspondence. It includes reports on a Henry Stanhope alias Stanton trial and a separate acquittal for a gold ring theft, with editor letters debating press fairness and public notices about savings bank annuities and Indian arts fairs.

Thompson Jno Craddock War Office Halifax W. R Encyclopedia Britannica A.B Cupid St. Clement Danes Savings’ Bank Savings’ Bank Afghanistan Candahar Cabul Gueni Gundamuck Jellalabad Peshawar de Capes Sateen H. E Weekly Chronicle Times Stanhope Central Criminal Court Morning Herald H. Stan- Hope Compton-street Brunawick Square Siocorar Henry Stanhope Stanton Edward Gowland Prendergast Phillips Clarkson French Harleyford-road Vauxhall-road Lake Tea Penton Terrace Kennington the Truness James Showell Alice Wordley Newton Terrace State Guyland Tue Mesner Kwnaresporoven Zohe Fou Busfeild Ferrana Yorkshire Forkshire Stephen’s The Bradford Charles Villiers Bustello Fernano J. A. Ruppes James Ingham Joseph Vickers Otley Br. Rhodes Ferrand Busfield Ferrand Knaresborough J. A. Rhodes Vindex

Placards Warning of Labor Hunger and Resistance

Lincolnshire Mercury reports placards posted around town last week warn of labor hunger and sworn resistance to tyranny. Police note two inscriptions calling for bloodshed and threatening force, with hidden weapon symbols. Caution urged to anyone posting such notices as severe punishment may follow.

Lincolnshire Mercury

Rule to compute sunrise sunset and high water times in Britain

Instructions give methods to adjust sunrise and sunset by latitude relative to 51 30 and 80 minutes rules. Also provide time differences from London Dock for several ports such as Bristol, Cork, Falmouth, Hull, Milford Haven, Brighton, Cowes, Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Port Glasgow, and Southampton. Mentions consult Notices to Correspondents for other calendar information.

Great Britain and Ireland London Dock Ates Bristol Bork Cove Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton

Hopeful Manpower Lost in Cabul Disaster News

The Weekly Chronicle reports a devastating Afghan disaster after British forces reach Cabul. It cites starvation, mismanagement, and a brutal enemy, with five thousand British troops killed or captured, sixteen European ladies held hostage, and General Elphinstone possibly captured, signaling a potential end to British influence in the region.

Calcutta Cabul Elphinstone Candahar India House

Turmoil After Kabul Evacuation Described as Calamitous

The passage recalls the murder of Sir William M'Nuthton and a failed capitulation on the 25th. It claims troops were hemmed in after leaving entrenchments and describes a three day slaughter of fugitives. It mentions Dost Mahomed’s son entering Cabul and offering to kill the envoy to prove zeal. It argues a heavy national calamity, requiring at least ten thousand troops to repair the disaster, and warns a costly, unjust aggression risks moral power in the East.

Overland Mail India Weekly Chronicle Indus Russia Affghanistan Lord Auckland Clive Wellington Hindostan Cabul Calcutta William M Naughton William Mohamea Sir William M*naughten William M‘naughten William M‘naughton Lord Cornwallis

Army and Navy Estimates Keep Nation’s Strength Steady

The article argues the Army and Navy must stay at high levels to maintain Britain’s European and colonial power. It supports continued expenditure, warns against reducing strength, and praises Secretary Sidney Herbert’s clear, detailed naval budget speech while noting many officers critique the Estimates. The piece emphasizes prudence over economy in defense.

Williams Guards Yeomanry Macaulay Henry Hardinge England France Mediterranean Algiers Monsieur Thiers Secretary of the Admiralty More O’ferrall C. Wood Sidney Herbert Treasury Admiralty Daily Press

Consular reform debate criticizes DIsraeli motion

The House debates Mr DIsraeli’s plan to reorganize the Consular body. Critics say his proposal lacks a clear aim and confuses consuls with ambassadors. Lord Palmerston and others defend the service, noting many capable members and that language skills grow with experience.

Second Reading of the Corn Law Bill Heard

The Corn Law Bill’s second reading passed by 284 to 176 amid Liberal absence and agricultural reluctance. Lord Howick for Sunderland delivered a forceful, principled speech, contrasting with prior detail debates. Charles Buller introduced a fresh angle citing the Factory Inspector’s report.

Lord Howick Sunderland Charles Buller

Lords clash over Corn Laws amid Peel Russell duel

The debate ends with an animated speech by Lord John Russell and a lively reply from Sir Robert Peel. The exchange touches on Peel’s remedies, party consistency, and shifts in stance. Commentary notes the Corn Law issue remains central, with both leaders casting serious political lines.

Horder Robert Peel John Russell Stobert Peel Tara Dasshive London Tipperary Dung Madoi John Rusell Pia Lise Loni Worsley

Ward's Motion on Corn Law Debate Postponed to Monday

The article notes Mr Ward's subject motion was delayed by the House as Tory opposition and Liberal impatience clash. It describes Mr Tufnell's non-enforcement stance, Lord Ebrington's Mullin, and Peel's upcoming financial statement, urging a Monday discussion if the Corn Law committee is fixed then.

Mr. Ward Tufnell Lord Ebrington Ward Robert Peel Secoud Foster

Royal procession and royal visit events in Brighton and London

Crowds line the road from the pavilion to the town as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert depart Brighton in a royal carriage escort. Attendants include Buckley Bowater and Anson. Later, the Marquis of Salisbury hosts a fashionably attended dinner in Arlington Street with nobles and diplomats. Also covered are royal promotions, Afghan war news, and troop movements to India.

Baicuros Scots Grews Bentinck Broadhead Newton Vernon Lieut White Coldstream Guards Brighton Pavilier Royal Lorses Scots Greys Prince Albert Buckley Edward Bowater Prince of Wales Princess Royal Viscount Hawarden Countess of Dunmore Miss Stanley Mrs Devereux Palace Her Majesty George Edward Anson Constable Royal Marquis of Salisbury Sanwudl Arlington-street Colliner Musard Strauss, Labitzky, &c Duke of Cambridge St. Augustre Baroniss Branow Count Kielmansegge Baron Hugel Baron Nieumann Baroness de Cette Baron Gersdorff Baron Lebzeltern Count de Noailles M. Kondrinoffsky Queen J. B. P. Hay Alexander J. Greme H. J. Ellington W. Mould J. Franklin Alfred J. B. Woodthorpe G. J. Hertzill James St. John Liutenant W D. Carroll J. P. Palmes John Hallowes St. Vincent Bombay Calcutta Jellalabad von Ivpia India Affhanistan William M‘naghten Woolwich Marca Freemasons Tavern Robert Bes. Esq Burrai

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