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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 15, 1846
Page
5
A heated session features divisions over the Framework Act and Tariff, with ministers debating Brandy, Timber, and Silk. The Queen's Speech draws praise for trade liberalization, while contrast against ongoing United States reform hints at easing tensions and potential amicable settlement with Britain over disputes and obligations.
Public gathering in Exeter Hall marked the first anniversary of the London Presbyterian Church Extension Society. Patrons and speakers urged funds for new congregations in London and surrounding areas, noting debt relief for existing churches and urging continued donations despite limited current resources.
Windsor electors gathered at the Town Hall for the Windsor and Staines Atmospheric Railway petitions, while Ralph Neville stood as the Liberal candidate and secured a majority over Cochrane after a hard poll. Nearby Stafford saw Captain Carnegie stand on Free Trade and a later slate form with other candidates amid shouting and party clashes.
The Rochester from New York reports American reactions to Peel's free trade proposals and looming Oregon settlement. Washington debates on Oregon, with hints of a 49th parallel compromise. The Cambria news boosts US stock markets and pacific talk, while a planned New York to Europe steam line unfolds and commercial items show varied grain and flour prices.
A contemporary letter and verse recount British success in a dawn assault led by Sir Hugh Gough and Sir Henry Hardinge. The narrative notes how Hardinge and a youth named Arthur exposed themselves thirty yards forward, driving the enemy from one camp extremity to the other and claiming 30 or 10 guns. The ancillary poem praises duty, sacrifice, and filial courage, venerating English valor and promising blessings on the young soldier.
At a Stafford meeting, Mr. Watkins led with a show of hands favoring free trade and opposition to total corn-law repeal, while Captain Carnegie aligned with the Free Trade side. The mayor tallied votes later showing Carnegie ahead. Sleigh trailed, and Watkins issued a postnomination address urging electors to back Carnegie.
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