Ireland Poor Relief Bill Debate Forges Ahead In House
Lords clash over outdoor relief and the Poor Relief Ireland Bill as Lord J Russell defends measures to relieve distress. Proponents argue strong need amid famine conditions, while opponents warn of burdens on landlords and the risk to English welfare. Debate touches on rates, guardianships, and emigration as tools for Ireland’s relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Board of Guardians
England
A. S. O'Barss
Lord J. Russell
J. Russell
P. Sczorg
Great Briain
Gregory
P. Scrope
Mr. Gregory
Ditton Browse
A. 8
O'Brien
Lord Lucan
Ass Mayo
Lord Sligo
Bateson
Bis
W. McLesworth
Mr. Snow
Upos
Nicholls
House of Commons
Bear
Hear
John Russell
Times
Extitee
Great Britain
Sir B Hart
Mr. Shaw
Shaw
Poor Law Commissioners
Mallow
Doyle
Divine
Bose
Barbadoes
America
W. Cray
Woodey
Legal Q and A on deeds and tenancy confusion in 1840s
A long Q and A discussing how misreading a deed might be cured by equity, whether a deed under seal, and various notices and tenant rights. It covers gun carriage on highways without license, wills, wife’s share, savings banks statute of limitations, and procedural notes on notices for churchwardens and vestry. Several named contributors and references to Tidd Pratt, London editions, and trustees.
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London
S.A
Tidd Pratt
Torquay
Diana
D.N.G
Vw. F
Ireland
J. P
Pontypoel
BR. H
Twoould
Savines
Sfr
Barons of the Exchequer
Savings’ Banks, Inc
Savings’ Bank Act
Savings’ Bank
Joan Tipp Pgatt
Wm. H
Paulton
Somerset
W.R. Taylor
Papal honors for English spinner Cobden in Rome
In Rome Sir Ricardo Cobden is feted by Cardinal Fienchi and Pius IX. An edict opens ports to foreign corps as gas works and railways expand, while the Pope backs the national guard with a Bologna banner. Elsewhere, new courts open, a New Oxford Street stage, and remarks on Ireland's famine politics spark heated debate in Parliament.
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Ricardo Cobden
Pius IX
Cardinal Fienchi
Civic Guard of
Bologna
New Oxford
New Oxford Street
Mayo
Waxton
Walhalla
Leicester Square
Canova
Flaxman
Madame Warton
Queen Victoria
Old Haven Cresk
Hadden
Thia
Gravesend
Essex
Kentish
Hodden
Brentwood
Bothie
Pessenger
Waite
Leith
Good Men In And Out Of Office
The Spectator and Morning Chronicle assail Mr Charles Buller and fellow ministers for colonisation views and past reform votes. The piece argues ministers cannot act independently on all questions, warns against entrenched Cabinet mediocrity, and rebuts Mr Duncombe’s motion as impractical with better reform to come from wiser hands.
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Charles Buller
Spectator
Reforming Chronicle
Buller
Duncombe
Bia
Morning Chronicle
Cooncombe
Baller
Avasco
Finnbury
Dancombe
Finsbury
Time rules for sunrise tides and harbor high water
Instructions outline sunrise and sunset adjustments by latitude and time differences for British and Irish locations. It lists high water corrections for London Dock and many ports, plus calendar notes from a 19th century issue including Lent readings, moon phase, and day length figures.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London
Bristol
Ork
Falmouth
Hall
Milford Haven
Brighton
Shoure
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Man with the Scissors and the Reform of Law Making
The Times mocks the Man with the Scissors Lord Brougham and others blame the system not the draughtsman. The piece notes wrecked acts and repeated phrases from pasted revisions and argues for better lawmaking knowledge and limits on legislative tinkering. The article hints at patronage issues behind the quarrel over legal machinations and the need for systemic fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Lord Brougham
Scissors and Legislation Reform Proposal
A letter argues against amateur law making and urges skilled editors and officers to trim and refine Bills. It critiques hasty amendments and gaps in legislation, proposing a dedicated team to draft clear object language and ensure coherent, fully carried provisions, preserving parliamentary control.
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The
Times
Lord Brougham
Poor Law Commission and Phelan Restored to Office
The Morning Chronicle notes the re appointment of Mr Phelan as Assistant Poor Law Commissioner after a brief dismissal. It argues his reinstatement is just and advocates for permanent tenure based on efficiency and good behavior. It critiques the broad political economy views on poverty and urges reform to protect Ireland from famine while preserving property rights and local relief.
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Morning Chronicle
Poor Law Commission
Phelan
Poor Law
House of Commons
Andover
Poor Law Commissioners
England
Ireland
John Ransell
Servants and the Board Expose Flawed Appointments
The text criticizes a week’s warning or wages for servants, links inquiry to justified suspicion, questions Mr. Phelan’s discharge, and condemns the three Chief Commissioners as enemies of the New Poor Law. It describes an arresting pattern of missteps and alleged manipulation behind official appointments and exposes.
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Phelan
Andover Committee
Itu
The Pot and the Kettle on Guizot and Treaties
A parliamentary debate centers on M. Guizot's critique of Vienna Treaty violations. Sir Robert Peel objects to French language and insists on strict adherence to treaties as the path to lasting peace.
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M. Guizot
Sir Robert Peel Rej Ict
France
Vienna
Bec USA
Europe
Frith
England
Sweden
Viruna
Rhine &A
Vistula
Robert Peel
Homes
Cracow
Hume
Mr. Hume
Robert Pr
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Wilts
Pango
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Earl of Devon
Lord BroveHas
Haring
Lord Brorcham
Marquis of Laxspowne
Pescee
ST Rax Grend
Crown Jewels
Marquis of
Laxspowx
Lorg J. Russete
Bartzre
Belgium
Lord J. Ressaur
Sirr Peenl
Captain Warner
Warner
LaxoveReze
Braxer
Feland
Commissariat
National Treasury
Aly
Bates
Skibbereen
Narorzox Bonararts
Frampton
Legal & Miscellaneous
the Weekly Chronicle
Treland
S. O'Brien
Smith O
Smith O'Brien
St. Patrick
O'Connell
Old Bailey
Tom Steele
Smith O’brien
Alii
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Monpar
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Weronxspay
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