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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 27, 1847

Page

5

London Corporation Reform Debate Seeks Parliament Action

City of London Common Council debates reform of the corporation urging a bill through Parliament. Speakers clash over whether to proceed without Aldermen consent, warning of past defeats and noting Charter powers. Advocates insist Parliament is needed to curb royal authority and secure lasting changes for London governance.

Thorsday Eas Peacock London P. Laurie Norweir Matot Perliament Court of Common Council Mr. Ashure Peter Peter Laurie King Lord Meyer Lynch Court of Aldermen Corporation of London Gooh Lawrence Rooghebod R. Taylor George I C. Marahall Stevens Asharet Asid Anderton T. H- Hall Aad Peacock Carteialy

State Education Debates in Leeds Deputation and Protests

A Leeds deputation led by Mr George Goodman and others met Lord John Russell to oppose the government education plan, presenting a 25 000 signature petition and voicing objections to state interference, with documents promised for consideration. A separate Protestant Dissenters meeting in London reviewed memorials and urged Parliament to withhold funding, criticizing Privy Council control and the plan’s impact on voluntary education.

Leeds Borough of George Goodman Bernaebs E. Baines J. Wilkinson P. Fairbairn Carbutt Lord Morpeth W. Aldam M.P John Russell Marquis of Lansdowne J. Russell King’s Head Poultry J. Remington Mills Hull Terrell Congregational Board of Education Lord J. Russell T. Pentreas Hankey Conder Privy Council G. Knox Walton London Privy Council Committee House of Lords Church of England Committee of Council On Education Conneriion Bon Sixrovs Rior Friends of the Government Scheme of Education Wakefield John Flatman Corn Exchange G. Landare T. B. Parkinson T. B. Macdonald Monroe G. W. Harrison W. H. Leatham George Landare Mon. Tos Kaye Shuttleworth Privy Council On Education Manchester Guardian B. Green Pettatts Newcourt Lord E. Russell Irwin Hutchinson Skerratt Mr. Mostyn Bowes Mostyn Glentilt Conyngham Horn of Chase O'Brien L Fox Northampton Jockey Club Lonp Guascow Usiasir Glasgow Glasgow Argus Asouition of Suavgay Rm Wattacnia Buchareat General Assembly Wallachia Bibescu Bogarda France Privet’ Ryni

Paris News Briefs on Reform Defeat and Nobility Gossip

Paris reports focus on the Chamber of Deputies reform vote and ministerial defection. Emile de Girardin framed the ministerial downfall as a genuine defection. secret nobility titles are hinted at among officials, with murmurs of dukes, counts, and marquises. Reports from Madrid, Constantinople, and Athens touch on regional tensions, Ottoman-Greek disputes, and Bavarian royal visits, while Cork endures deadly pestilence prompting sanitary reforms.

Paris Chamber Depusies M. Davergier de Hauranne Tointatera M. Leon de Malleville Anebs Emile de Girardin la Presse Tts M. Martin du Nord Martin Patto M. de Salvandy M.lacave Laplange Marquis de Deficit M. Lacave Laplange Spain Rompure Catalonia Madrid Serrano Blaser Thomas Mellissova Cork Caffin Ratoora Danmanus Bay Cuaxce Lions Coun Tyacxe Daan L. Shadwell Hilford Cornwall Richard Vivian Trelowarren Falmouth Parker Pigott Stuart Mir. Bazalgette

Murder at Shoreditch as Brookes is Tried

Inquest at Old King John Tavern into the death of William Gobert by gunshot. Thomas Brookes, accused, is described amid testimonies from family, a sweetheart, and neighbors. Postmortem confirms fatal wound. jury returns wilful murder verdict against Brookes. Public interest noted as witnesses struggle to write.

Baker Holywell Jane William Gobart Hare Alley Charles Richard Eaton Worship Street Lock Ramrod, &c Mary Jarvis Tom Acairs Brooks Sarah Brooks Hancorn Benth Thomas Brookes Staines Mr. Arnold Vann Sarah Brookes Gobert Godart Richard Charles Eaton Ware Gobart Brookes Elizabeth Wade Jarvis Harris James Hancorn Mod Royal Engineers Royal Navy Percival Heathcote Horse Guards Coontigs London Hospital William Prior Eastern Counties Railway William Perry London Ponders End Day

Reclaiming Waste Lands and Moorland in Connemara

Testimony before Lord Devon's Commission outlines methods and costs for reclaiming moorland and deep bogs in Connemara. Experts discuss draining, irrigation, lime, and coral sand as key, with extensive notes on crops, timelines, and tenant incentives to encourage extensive improvements.

P. Scrope County Doxggar Geo. C. Mey Esbes Aberdeen Co. Gatwar James D'Arcy Clifden Connemara Martin Waste Land Company Marten Hart Henry Hildebrand A. Thompson Ballynahinch Killeries Galway Ballynahinck Mao Acre Kenny Keane Mahony Castlequin Cabirdveen Bland Marquis of Lansdowne James Hickson O'Connell College Knight of Kerry Valencia O'Sullivan Killorglin Killarney Ireland

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