This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 20, 1842
Page
4
Debates on alleged revenue shortfalls and a proposed 3 percent property and income tax. Speakers argue over tariffs differential duties, sugar and timber revenues, and whether an income tax is fair or needed. Ministers defend measures while opponents warn of hardship on the poor and rural classes.
The discussion centers on the income tax and tariff policy with references to Mr Labouchere and Sir R Peel. Criticism focuses on reducing tariffs versus expanding taxation, noting concerns over sugar duties, colonial timber, and foreign competition. The Commons adjourns after a long session as bills advance to staged readings on Monday.
A miscellany of legal queries and guidance covers six months notice for yearly tenancy, distress procedures, widow and children inheritance rights, statute of limitations impacts, ecclesiastical court remedies, and advice to seek solicitors. Includes notes on executors, trustees, and postmaster charges, with brief flurries of calendar items and weather forecasts.
The entry lists liturgical references Exodus xiixii and Exodus xiv Acts ii verse 22 for morning and evening readings and records that the year is 86 days old with a 15 day 2 hour moon phase. last quarter due April 2 at 6 00 pm. It notes sun declination 2 33 south, clock 5 34 before sun, day length 12 38, daybreak 3 51, twilight 7 22, plus weather outlooks marked as fair by Murphy Legh ENM and Meteo Ephem.
Calendar provides methods to compute sunrise and sunset times across Great Britain and Ireland using latitude adjustments. Also outlines high water times at major ports with listed hour and minute offsets from London Dock.
The Weekly Chronicle reports on Mr Ward’s motion on land burdens, with Sir Robert Peel resisting inquiry yet arguing for inquiry in 1834. The debate clarifies landowners’ tax roles, noting direct taxation small versus local charges on rental wealth. The piece critiques Peel, cites Cobden and Strutt, and records an early division with many MPs absent.
A critique portrays Lord Howick as erratic and duplicious in Parliament, noting his habit of shifting positions and boasting candor. It questions originality in his Free Trade ideas, citing an apparent borrow from the Archbishop of Dublin and mocking his inconsistent stance amid heated debates.
In Parliament, Sir Robert Peel’s tax machinery faces scrutiny as Baring argues that sugar and corn duties would shift revenue and lower prices, while Lord John Russell accuses the government of favoring landed interests. The debate shifts to proposed machinery, with King’s Speech-like remarks and a cautious stance on any further bread and sugar tax changes.
The article argues that public prosperity arises from allowing each person to pursue their own advantage without legislative guidance. It contrasts Dr Whateley’s vision with Lord Howick’s Corn Law debates, noting industry differs from genuine creative genius and urging readers to trace ideas to their sources. It emphasizes distributing provisions efficiently through individual initiative rather than centralized control.
The piece denounces a Conservative bid to shift parochial power in Marylebone, arguing the Private Bill violates public rights and remakes the parish constituency for partisan gain. It lambastes the motives of Colonel Wood and Mr M’Kinnon, notes Wakley and Sir B Hall’s rebuttals, and predicts stiff Liberal opposition in Committee despite Tory discipline.
An editorial notes the Queen's sympathy for the people by urging that if the Income Tax becomes law royalty be taxed the same as others. It suggests a Queen Dowager message would influence royal family support and mentions Lord Brougham’s premature hint. The piece urges timely royal clarity before Commons action.
Fragmented discussing session ends with Mr Labouchere delivering a pointed speech amid party tensions. The debate, leaning on Liberal opposition against the government, resumes Monday with adjournment set for ten days. Public faith and taxation fairness are central themes in the quotes about income and annuities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.