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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 03, 1845
Page
3
Residents oppose converting the site into a cricket ground and barr race course arguing the area will be hidden from pedestrians. The proposal suggests changing current open views, raising fears of reduced access and altered neighborhood character.
In Conciliation Hall and at town meetings Irish leaders debate repeal and a royal visit. Speakers attack English policy, urge national independence, and warn that neutrality is impossible amid Parliament’s stance. A Drogheda dinner and Dundalk trip are announced with public reaction framing the incident.
From the Leading Statesmen of Europe series the Austrian policy of Prince Metternich is dissected. The analysis argues Austria is a fictitious denomination lacking unity, with diverse peoples under Vienna's rule. It critiques centralization, suppression of reform, and the balance of power in Europe, noting intellectual stagnation and control over public opinion.
Parliament weighs the Maynooth grant with deep opposition from Lordings and concerns over Protestant interests. In Commons Sir R Peel advances Irish and Scottish banking reforms to regulate note issues, deposits, and weekly returns, with provisions for specie security and cross‑bank consolidation. Debates touch Protestant-Catholic tensions, constitutional questions, and ministerial resignations.
In Peeblesshire rumors swirl about Liberal candidate Carmichael opposing Forbes Mackenzie amid a possible hoax address. A dated 1845 placard circulation attacks Mackenzie on Maynooth votes, urging electors to beware and demanding honesty from any candidate.
Mr Sturge leaves the British and Foreign School Society after it accepts government pecuniary aid. The Customs Commissioners report a Treasury order authorising drawback on exported sugar candy equal to refined sugar, with revenue officers instructed to implement from the present time.
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