Education clash over church control in Parliament
Debates on the Education Bill reveal sharp dissent over whether schooling should be secular or church led. Sir J Graham argues against expanded church power while others urge secular funding or split measures to aid denominations and workers.
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House OF
Hume
Baronet
Ecclesiastical Commission
R. Snerrs
R. Peel
Uunganon
Dir K. Inglis
Capt
Bennet
Cogonoun
Jonx Russett
Church of England
Church Commission
Huse
Packington
GistorNe
Pruartre
Paseyites
Bortowick
Plumptre
Lord Lanvon
Castesett
Cunteta
Joan Maynexs
Bromeston
Derbyshire
R. Peet
Aarreaianiea
James Graham
Sandard
Robert Peel
House of Commons
Legal notices and advisories from a 19th century column
A dense collection of legal guidance and opinions on wills, executors, marriage, tenancy, and pubic notices. Includes remarks on ecclesiastical authority, administration, bankrupts, and property, with dated references and multiple names. Also contains a weekly calendar, astronomical notes, and weather predictions.
Time rules for sunrise sunset and tides across Great Britain
A guide describes calculating sunrise and sunset by latitude and adjustments per degree from 61 deg 80 min, plus minute additions for high water at major ports. It lists offsets from London Docks for Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Theatres Royal Drury Lane Week of Opera and Plays
At Drury Lane the week opens with Atlas and Galatea featuring Polyphemus and Clara Novello, followed by Comus. Fortunio and its Servants then. Tuesday offers Much Ado with Macready and Nisbett, plus Fortunio. Wednesday brings the Jealous Wife and Loan of a Lover with Fortunio. Thursday features Acis and Galatea and Fortunio. Friday presents Macbeth and Fortunio. Saturday closes with Acis, Galatea, Comus, and Fortunio. The notice corrects earlier ads after a late-night submission.
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Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Handel
Polyphemus
Herr Staudigl
Galatea
Clara Novello
Milton
Fortunio
Shakspeare
Benedick
Mr. Macready
Beatrice
Napier's Scinde Victory and Contested British Policy
The article condemns Lord Ellenborough's annexation of Scinde as unprovoked aggression and lauds Sir Charles Napier for his military prowess. It argues the civil policy was unjust, while acknowledging Napier's gallantry and tactical skill in defending a small force against a far larger army, and it calls for scrutiny of Ellenborough's actions despite any future despatches.
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Charles Napier
Scinde
India
Lord Ellenborough
Clive
Ameers
Ile
Mr Hume Sees First Majority In Historic Session
Mr Hume claims a historic first majority on his own motion as he steers a vote of thanks to Lord Ashburton. Critics debate wit and merit, while supporters hail the moment as a triumph of political life, with rivals arrayed under his banner.
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Hume
Joan Res
Lord Ashburton
Lord Palmeratos
Mr. Macaulay
America
Ashburton
France
M. Guizotto Alsay
Lord Ashb
Rton
Madawaska
Webster
Mosea
Wakefield
Washington
Oregon Territory
Britain
Boston
R. Pee
Palmerston
Russell
Canning
Spain
Lord Palmerston
United States
Africa
Oregon
Robert Peel
Flah
Treaty of Washington
Fox
Ireland
Lord Extott
French Rose
Nicholls
S. Crawtorp
Roscommon
Suir O’brien
Suaw
More O Ferrace
Frence
MR. Hume
Lord Brougham
Parliament Votes Hume Majority in Ashburton Debate
A lengthy debate over the Ashburton treaty exposes divisions in policy and execution. Mr. Hume wins his first parliamentary majority after decades, amid praise for Vernon Smith and criticisms of Palmerston and the Premier.
Sheffield Liberals Accept Duty in Candidate Selection
The article discusses Sheffield Liberals weighing retirement of Mr Ward and Mr Parker, noting the difficulty of success in the House of Commons and the value of duty to family. It predicts Colonel Thompson as a likely joint candidate with Mr Bright or another, stressing support for a thorough Free Trader and mutual concessions among old friends to unite the Liberal Party.
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Ward
House of Commons
Mr Ward
Parker
Ot Sheffield
Colonel Thompson
My. Bright
Mr. Bright
Sheffield
Liberal Party
Morg T
Arkwright fortune leaves vast wealth to sons and grandchildren
A report from a trusted source claims the late Arkwright family patriarch, aged 85, left an immense legacy. Allegedly the five sons receive 1.5 million each plus 46,000 pounds yearly in land to the eldest, and 14,000 pounds to 51 grandchildren, totaling about 700,000 pounds for that item. Daughters are said to receive some provision, though specifics are unclear.
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Arkwright
James Wigram
The New Boroughmonger or Puffing Gone Mad
A satirical national piece targets George Robins for auctioning seats in Parliament via real estate deals. It mocks his public notices for St Albans and Woodchester, argues such auctions undermine representative government, and calls for tenant rights and long leases to reform property influence on politics.
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George Robins
Feargus O'Connor
Friend Sturge
John Russell
Robert Peel
M.P
Christendom
House of Commons
G. Robina
North Mimms
Robina
St. Albans
Aga
Woodchester
Earl of Ducie
Robins
England
Natung
Rosser Peix
Bart
G. Robins
Representation of Sheffield under Reform
The Sheffield Independent reports on the impending change in Sheffield's representation with a letter to the editor from Mr Ward. It notes Mr Parker's long service since 1833, his role since 1836, and his removal after the Melbourne government dissolution, praising his mild manners and steadfast Liberal Whig views.
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Sheffield
Ward
England
Parker
Lord Melbourne
Postscript on Salisbury Loss and Peel’s Church Plan
The piece notes Salisbury’s Liberal defeat with a Conservative majority of 86 for Hussey, and outlines Sir Robert Peel’s Church Extension plan funded from Queen Anne’s Bounty. It mentions O'Connell, Smith O'Brien, Shiel, and Franco-British diplomacy, with Spain and Guizot as context for royal marriage choices and European policy.
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Salisbury
Brodie
Bouverie
Hussey
House of Commons
Robert Peel
Robert Taglis
Lane Fox
O'Connell
Dublin
Smith O'Brien
Shiel
Spain
France
Guizot
Albion
R. Peel
Monsieur Guizot
Louis Philippe
OVERLAND MAIL EXTRAORDINARY EXPRESS FROM PARIS
Intelligence from Bombay to April 1 reports Scinde to join British territory with abolition of slavery and river navigation opening to all nations. In Hyderabad £1,000,000 found. frontiers unsettled. Cortina named president of Spain’s Chamber of Deputies. An assassination attempt on the Viceroy of Lombardy is described with details of the assailant’s monomania and capture. Tax exemptions guidance issued. dividends for 150 pound income per year allowed with filings by May 27.
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Legh
Meteo
Ephem
Zadkiel
British Museum
Wepmspay
Lodi
Tuvespay
Zudkiel
Fatray
Earl of Stafford
Oswestry
Satunday
Paris
Faas
Bombay
Scinde
Rapier
Hyderabad
Bundessund
Lompanovy
Gazetta Privilegiosa di Milano
Archduke
Place del Duomo
Sdiovanni Sinelli
Criminal Court
Turin
Sardinia
Office of Stamps
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J. Graham
Ewart
G. Knicut
Hawes
M. Gisson
Earl of Sunney
O.stanney
R. Fercuson
Corrensan
Camrseer
Earl of Ansepeen
Lord Corrennas
Brovesan
Desmax
CamPsert
Devon
Wicklow
House of Lords
Lord Cottexham
Robert Peet
PecHent
Hee
Mr. Webster
Bowarxe
Charnnes Napren
Bezrexes
Escort
Enwanp Burree
Lord Ashburtoe
Howaen Dorazas
New Brunswick
Vexnox Smith
Mr. Home
Duke of Wellington
Cuanres Butler
Canada
M'‘Leod
Netherlands
Quebec
St.John
Jons Hanner
Rd Stanuer
Maine
Massachusetta
Lord Aberdeen
Leod
Townshend
Lord Brorc
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Corarsoun
Jervis
James Geanam
Rosgert Ferzenson
Tournstic
Rowzat Peet
Peter Borthwick
Don Carlos
F. Freseu
Medical Charities (Ireland
Exvexinstone
Nicuott
Dunfermline
Newcastle-under Lyne
Kent
Lord Montrade
Lord Brovcza
Servia
Russia
Criddle
W. Yeffrah
Fés
E. Reuberts
S. A
Maria Ward
Marcus
Fou
Yeffrah
Will.a. H
J. H
W. P
GV. Brooke
Drury-Jane
Minna
Brenda
Scott
Duke of
Susser
Mary Banks
Jamaica
W. B
Lloyd's Coffee-House
Ludgate-hill
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All Soul's Church
Langham-place
Regent Street
East India Company
Leadenhallatrees
the Weekly Chronicle
Great Britain and Freland
Faipay
Sarunpar
Sunpar
THE
Overland Mail
Vernon Smith
Huma
Lord Stanley
Laster
the Representation OF
Postscript
China
Mapazio
M. Cortina
Chamber of Deputies
General Serrans
Alcina
Madoz
Silvera
Overjaro
Prim
Garnica
Samoja
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