New Scottish university bill sparks alarm over tests of allegiance
Debates to regulate Scotland university chairs continue as MPs warn against lingering oaths requiring professors to declare loyalty. A proposed bill would drop compulsory declarations, amid protests that sectarian education threats rise if ministers resist reform. A campaign to fund clergy education grows with 22000 subscribed in three weeks. House votes on railway and land bills, with further discussions on enclosure and drainage measures.
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House OF Commons
Thuersday
Barkly
Leominster
T. Baring
Lord Hotham
Lanovenenre
Scotland
G. Curses
G. Somerset
G. Tittri Tyon
Ziff
Servereerd
Univer
Clive
Church of Sotland
Ciurei
Roti
England
Wales
Aueliu
Lord Worsley
Tre Prinhoun
Isis
Secretary of State
Pei
Commissioners Wold
Williams
Parser
Ag Ienny
Earl of Lincoln
Sir G. Cuers
Gladstone
Cory
Woodstock Electon Force Returns Loftus Over Blandford
Woodstock borough election results as Lord Henry Loftus is elected to represent the area after the resignation of the Marquis of Blandford. The tumultuous meeting features nominations, debates on the Maynooth grant, agriculture protection, and partisan cheers. Opponent Mr Barkly later declared elected without opposition in the evening issue.
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Woodstock
Marquis
Blandsford
Marsquis
Maynooth Grant
J. W. Harrison
Henry Loftus
Lord Loftus
Adam Loftus
Dashwood
T. Robinson
Hoe
House of Commons
J. H. Loftus
Tommy
Viscount Loftus
Kirdlington Park
Mr. Robinson
Kim
Nho
Margetis
Dashd
Ie Marquiz
Ely
Margetts
Lord Loftes
Margets
John c
de Thecot
Lefts
Marquis of Blaud- Linat
Io Parlin
Chef Young Ten
Marquis of Blandford
House of Blenheim
Nooih Pra
Money
Duke of Marlborough
Margens
J. H. Loftus, Esq
Isil
J. B. Loftus, Esq
Blandford
H. Loftus
Tom
Lord Standford
Mr. Money
Lord H. Loftus
Myerell
Lord Ely
England
Scotland
Ireland
Mr. Muney
Duke of Wellington
North
Elliott
Barkly
Whalley
Legal Inquiries and Church Affairs In Dense Letter Column
A long letter column debates mortgage deeds insuring property, church reform, and legal remedies. Readers discuss mortgages, equity of redemption, and covenants. شهادة on church governance, suspension of clergy, and No Popery era politics. The correspondence references the Regium Donum, orders for churchwardens, and the Monckton inquiry, with editorial notices about the Times and Catholic education debates.
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Regium Donum
Ireland
M. F
Muy
A.S
Ellen
F.V
Law Magazine
Times
Sergeant Taffourd
F.W
Afr
Walter
Daily Reports
A. H
H. L
Jas. Smith
Common Pleas
Neutland
England
Tae Conor Don
S. Puppertit
Calender Rules for Sunrise High Water and Tidal Times
A compact guide explains how to compute sunrise and sunset times for Great Britain and Ireland by adjusting for latitude relative to 51°30. It also lists time offsets for high water at major ports such as London Docks Bristol Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton and others. The text presents specific hours and minutes for each location and notes a sequence of calendar items including religious readings and events for May.
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Andrey
Monckton
Zier
Sire
Loudan
Theo
Queens Courts
Doctors’ Commons
F.S. Monckton
Moenekton
FS. Monckton
Leon
Sheldrick
Ma Muxckton
Iter
London
Times
Herald
Great Britain and Ireland
Lonion-Dock
Bristol
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Anbigact
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Benson
Robinson
Madras
Giles Hall
Nos Society
Ge i Mvssulman Fanatichom
Alenandala
Aphol
Reli
Kanassus
Meusen
Court of Justice
Wincats
Cuafagia
Cheik
Damietta
Capt
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Art T
M. Papajoi
Old Sperry
Wa Coreiies Society
Endowment Bill repeal prompt in mixed Irish and Protestant critique
The piece argues for freeing Maynooth Endowment and equal funding for Catholic seminaries, criticizing M r Fox Maule for siding with bigotry over practical policy. It condemns Exeter Hall theology and notes Liberal MPs would not support anti Catholic measures, predicting unified dissent if the Trish Church faces attack.
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Peter Plymly
Lord Hawkesbury
Fox Maule
Lord Eldon
Culling Smith
Exeter
Robert Peel
Dr. Buchanan
Sir Robert Peel
Hutherford
Gibson Craig
Deovintoun
Maule
Tord Dalweny
Macy
Maynooth
Ireland
Regium Donum
Mfr
Trish
Lord John Russell Resolves a Major Whig Move
A critical look at Lord John Russell’s Resolutions shows both praise and doubt as the Whig leadership seeks parliamentary agenda unity. The piece notes dissonance between speeches and votes, fears over mixing unrelated topics, and anticipates Russell’s forthcoming speech and its potential impacts on agricultural and labor interests.
Maynooth Bill Progress in the Lords and Prospects
The Maynooth Bill has weathered parliamentary perils with the division on Mr Law's motion showing likely success at the Third Reading after Whitsuntide. The article notes Hawes dropping his push and urges a balanced endowment solution, criticizing perpetual anti Maynooth agitation and warning against overreach by external demonstrations. It discusses votes, possible committee delays, and the political stakes for Ireland and England.
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Maule
England
Anther
Downinge Street
John Russell
Ireland
Tivebues
Scotland
Pebude
Robert Peel
Home Office
Pax Maule
Lord Fidon
Marquis
Breadalbane
Maynooth
Sidmouths
Fox Maule
Ife
Bunter
Kouight
Law
Hawes
Trish Church
Lord Winchelson
Penenden Heath
Exeter Hall
London
E. Baines
Baines
Leeds
Mendas
Marc Ward
Sartan Cow
Debated Night Promises End to Vexata Questio in Lords
Fragment discusses Monday or Wednesday reception of a bill after recess and the expected House of Lords reception. Mentions Lord Lansdowne, Bishops, Kerry's Treaty of Peace, Kenyons and Rodang, Duke of Wellington, and Protestant Ascendant. Concludes with Sir Robert Inglis’s exclamation about a tie among Lords.
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House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Landes
Kerry
Kenyons
Rodang
York
Duke of Wellington
Lord Brougt
Lord Nourmanty
Hess Clarendon
Robert Inglis
Lord Lansdowne on the Consolidated Fund Debate
Lord Lansdowne tackles the Consolidated Fund and Irish taxation arguing the funds support imperial needs yet burden Ireland with payments for education and church, while Petitions and Maynooth funding spark debate. Sir R Peemous backs current policy, urging no change in system and bank regulation to ensure adequate gold backed paper money.
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Lord Lansdowne
Sil Rone
Jy Peel
House of
House of Lords
Stepa
Commons
Lord Clancarty
Ferrand
Dublin
Meranoth
Laned
Duke of Norfolk
Grant
Ireland
Maynooth
Lansdowne
Tonton
West Indies
Trelan
Consolidated Fund
Lord Lausdowne
House of Commons
R. Peemous
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the Weheeely Chronicle
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Loxpon
Bay of Wesk
Rissa
Mora
Lord John Russell
Charles Villicre
Free Trade Movement
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Lina
Ashles
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Ewart
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