State of the Poor in Ireland debated in Lords
Lords debated the state of the Irish poor and outdoor relief. A select committee was urged to digest existing reports on outdoor relief for able bodied poor, its impact on Ireland and British arrivals, and on expanding rates under the Poor Law. Opponents argued against permanent outdoor relief while supporting or opposing measures in the Irish Poor Relief Bill.
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Si Tithout Hasing
Scotland
Colinte
Gian
Ireland
Lord Montriax
Great Britain
Earl Gr
House of Companion
Monteagie
Bruth Aan
Archaibon
Drein
Wintiams
Secretary of the Admiralty
Ward
Admiralty
Wanp
Ihs
G. Bentinck
Channel Islands
England
Excheques
Lord G. Bentinck
Dhe
J. Callaghan
Mr. Beenas
Board of Excise
Atake
Rai
Saas
Protectar
Boursaré
Ben
J. Forte
Mr. Bernal
House
Morodrn
Bernal
Distillera of
Irelach
Barxrr
Odt
Sgaw
Hugh Brooks
Menterte
Yuera
Cape of Good Hope
Bourne
Port Philip
Neasar
Charles Perry
Troity
The
Yere Gray
University College
Oxford
East Somerset
Somerset
Gere Langton
Tin High Sher
Pinney
Sir Alexander
Pin
Lola Mostes
Trestic
Spain
Lola
Seciny
Dublin
Paria -In
Berlin
Munich
Accuns
Bavaria
Trrer Watson
Fragmented 1847 reader letters on marriage, law, and trade
A long reading of letters and notes to a weekly Chronicle editor covers marriage legality, Irish vs English law, peerage privileges, ten hour factory debates, and naval contracts. The fragments discuss wills, apprenticeship terms, direct taxation, and public notices, mixed with weather and astronomical notes.
The General Fast in London March 2 1847
The weekly chronicle comments on the general fast, noting the contrast between church discipline and lay government. It recounts observers attending sermons and chapels, fashionable displays, and public reactions, while debating divine punishment theories and political responses to famine and economic distress. It also includes a long letter from “One of the Unemployed” and editorials on ten hours legislation and free trade versus protectionism.
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Ateats
Vigo
Oporto
Lisbon
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Bai
Southampton
India
China
Nairn
Alexandria
Merceilles
London
Royal Navy
United Service Gazetti
Colinest Tranworks
George Dooget
Tran
Cleland
Bits
John Murrow Wear
Glasgow
Constitutional
Dives
Lazarus
Prince Albert
Garter
Gravesend
Privy Council
Globe
Stuart Wortley
Cracow
Times
House of Peers
House of Commons
Dancombe
Canterbury
League
Robert Peel
Duke of Wellington
England
Seciety
Rights of Humanity
The True Reason Against the Ten Hours Bill
A verbose editorial argues against the ten hours bill, claiming exaggerated claims and rhetorical flourish render the case ineffective. The piece critiques press rhetoric and public sentiment, urging scrutiny of policy details and practical outcomes.
The Leicester Ansizes Case Shows Flaws in Law Administration
A detailed critique of a Leicester Ansizes case exposes how lay magistrates, lacking legal training, sentenced a village woman for grievous annoyance. The warrant misstated the offense, leading to eight days unlawful imprisonment and a costly, flawed process. A Visiting Justice intervened, the Home Secretary ordered discharge, and the incident sparked broader condemnation of the system.
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Leicester Ansizes
Aedes
Home Secretary
Eadh
Wrong whirl operates acely to the jury of the Poor
The text argues that current system harms liberty and health of women, harms their character, and causes domestic misery. It urges Parliament to study the issue carefully to preserve law and the Constitution, criticizing magisterial sanctions in England and public prejudice.
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England
Rye
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M. J. O'Connxue
Canowett
J. Manners
Ways and Means
Chancetton
ExcnEqven
Board of Works
Chanceton
Parker
Treasury
Acme
Lord Mogrera
British Museum
Newpronte
Posey
Acuano
S. O'Brien
R. Pest
G.J . Gary
J. Tromrore
Bewcey
J. ¥. Burress
East India House
East India Stock
Rajab
Sattara
J. Weir Hogg
M.P
James Lewis
Court of Directors
Board of Central
Court of Proprietors
Home Authorities
Government of India
Sattora
Briggs
George Thompson
James Weir Hogg
Pepera
East India Company
Hume
Clarke
Frongs
Chili
Flores
Atates
Europe
Pera
Santa Cruz
Campyx
Camden
London and North Western Railway
Mesers
Pickford
Messrs
Piper and Co
Bishoperats
Messrs. Pickford
University College Hospital
Edward Whitmen
Carpenter
Middlesex Street
Somera Town
William Edwards
Warren Street
Camden Town
George Murfin
Jeremiah Xayhoe
G. Hill Street
Eels
William Sanders
Iean
Yntse
Weekly Chronicle
Jir
Trish
Houses of Lords
Commons
Dodd
James Turwacht
Canswee
Dodds
Bfr
Chitty
Blackstone
Moore
Lord Falkland
Dyer
J. L
Pess
Biden
Robert Peet
al Peeth
Aervant
R. O
St. Quiez
Brazen
Consolidated Fund
Wales
Brancheater
Bmanceater
London Dock
Bristol
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Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Legal & Miscellaneous
Andreland
Risea
Sete
the Weekly Chronicle
Frecch
Watt
Montpensier
Morning Herald
Taverpool
Cobden
Fae Tian Tos
Lomden
Jae Saleen
Coopers
Newingtom
Varighon
Hermes
Sareet
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