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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 08, 1842

Page

4

Writs and debates loom in divided House

The passage traces motions to postpone or withdraw the new writ for Windsor, readings at the table, and a string of questions about election integrity and possible retirements under Chiltern Hundreds. It covers accusations of bribery, privilege, and inquiries, plus discussion on the Income Tax Bill and amendments affecting Ireland and England.

Waxp W. O. Stanley H. Hine Wyn Warp Wynn H. B. Barrie Sresker Windsor Roeseck Reading Lord Chelsea Lord Carusta Tory Bath Rorsock Russeer Rousack Penryn Pirumnince Lear Rouseck Nottingham J. C. Hansover Rorscck George Larpent Lewes Eepainstone J. Roebuck Sreaxen Rernick Fitzroy Rogstex Ruebock Harwich Penrye Falmouth Fitznoy Evprixstoney Waktey Huse Wakley R. Pee Mounrz R. Peet Artwood Rose French Rose England Ireland Great Britain Grit Bremerton

Amendment on Act Expires One Year From April 1842

The house debated extending an act for one year from April 6, 1842. Amendments failed with 62 in favor and 174 against. A proposal to extend to 1844 was carried. Other motions sought exemptions for attorneys from duties and equalizing borough and county electors. The house adjourned before noon.

Mr. Huse Parurr Howar Claus Renveap Yorxe Srnt Horr Robert Peer T. Duxcumbe Sir B Peet Baronet Dexcombe

Legal Q and A in a Victorian correspondence column

A compilation of reader questions and brief legal observations on tenancy rights, possession, notices, debt, and inheritance. The exchange covers landlord viewing rights, prescription for title, bankruptcy effects, rent and fixtures, road encroachment, and ecclesiastical probate actions, with calendar notes and weather ephemera.

W. S John Evans Select Vestries Amicus R. P Lewes Fes HS. W B.W.B Chester R. N Wigan R. S Court of Equity Equity

Sunrise and High Water Times for Great Britain and Ireland

Instructions to compute sunrise and sunset by latitude adjustments and list of high water times for London Dock, Bristol Ork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton with adjustments for each port. See Notices to Correspondents for further calendar information.

Great Britain Ireland London Dock Ates Bristol Ork Cove Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton

Overland Mail and Indian affairs in British policy

The piece surveys British strategy in India and China, praising military management and criticizing failures at Cabul. It analyzes Afghan resistance, the sieges of Ghuznee and Jalalabad, and notes potential political shifts as war aims align with a future withdrawal. It also covers elections corruption, Roebuck’s motion, and the Nottingham Harwich readings.

Cabul Nott Candahar Sale Jellalabad Ghuznee William M‘naghten India Pollock Khiber Shah Soojah Affghanistan China Henry Pottinger Pekin Canton Cortez Mexico Burmah Otumba Montezuma

Southampton Election Bribery Rulings Court Adjourns

A London committee meeting in the Southampton borough election records resolutions on bribery and treating by Lords Bruce and C. C. Martyn, with a finding that personal bribery is not proved. The vote to declare the election null is debated and postponed, noting large sums spent and the loss of vouchers. A second item reports a Wakefield doctor’s comic misadventure ending in damages. The Ipswich Sudbury Southampton elections are denounced as depraved with critique of reform proposals including Buckingham’s plan.

Gerous Nottingham Harwich John Hobhouse George Larpent Mr. Walter Walter Carlton Denis le Marchant Mr. Attwood Barnet Smithfield Beresford Denis Cockburn John Cam Hobhouse George Gerard de Hochepied Larpent General Committee of Elections Reading Russell Lord Chelsea Hogg Mills Plumridge Penrhyn Waller Robert Peel Ipswich Sudbury Marlow Southampton England Lord Bruce C. C. Martyn Mr. Martyn Mr. Cockburn Mr. Redington Austin Mr. Austin William Rous Madsox Aisculapius Wakefield Leeds Mercury Buckingham Sheffield Messrs Simpkin Marshall

Louis Philippe claims against Spanish government over 1823 duty

The Morning Chronicle cites a report that Louis Philippe seeks one and a half million pounds from Spain to force the marriage arrangements for the young Queen or her potential son. It questions the legitimacy of France's demand, recalls the 1823 context of the Peninsular War expenses, and urges Britain to uphold Spain’s interests. The piece argues for Britain to back Spain against French claims, referencing Lord Aberdeen and Canning.

Morning Chronicle Louis Philippe Don Carlos France England Spain Great Britain Lord Aberdeen

Electioneering Tactics Across Nottingham and Reading

The piece condemns attempts to undermine the Electoral Body and the Parliament it returns, noting ongoing inquiries into the purity of those claiming seats as Representatives of the People. It laments the system’s mockery of justice and reports both parties uniting to block exposure of alleged misdeeds.

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Rapid Progress of Income Tax in the Commons

The article surveys the House of Commons as the Income or Property Tax Bill moves toward the Tariff, noting Sir Robert Peel’s pledge to align main Tariff principles, the Tory reluctance, and the risk of ministerial shifts. It warns of party discontent and possible provocative votes during Tariff Debates.

Robert Peel Pelf Sibthorp Knatchbull Goulburn Ferrand and Walter Sir Robert Peel

Roebuck committee in session stirs political scandal in parliament

The Roebuck investigation dominates Friday night’s House of Commons as MPs like Attwood, Beresford, and Hobhouse face questions on private compromises. Reports claim witnesses supported or disputed allegations, with Monday expected to reveal the truth and affect election integrity and reform across Southampton and Harwich districts.

Roebuow House of Commons Nottingham George Larpent Robert Peel Roebuck Mr. Godson Thomas Fremantle Godson Ward George Clerke Tattersall’s Yard Mr. Attwood Brookes Harwich Kinsale Athlone Lyme Beresford Attwood Lord Chelseau Russell Major Beresford John Cam Hobhouse Capt Fitzroy R. Peel Goulburn Charles Wynn Walter Lord Chelsea Reading Bath Southampton Hodgson Hinde Duncombe

Squire’s Break with Corn Laws and Tax Feud in Parliament

A political commentary notes Squires opposing Corn Laws and fearing tariffs and Income Tax mandates. It critiques Lords Russell and Peel, cites Roebuck and Burke precedents, and highlights Mr B Wood’s amendment on taxing nominal incomes across schedules amid a debated 3 percent levy. The piece laments outdated precedent, parliamentary maneuvering, and potential shifts in fiscal policy.

Robert Peel Mirabel Millamant Roebuck Henry Petty Lord Henry Petty Burke House of Commons Hume Greene B. Wood

Races at Chester and Oaks Trials Reported

Sporting intelligence details a busy Chester program with odds on several stars including Attila Frederica and Canadian. It covers Valentine’s Produce Stakes victory at Chester with ironies and a long list of horses, plus multiple purses, heats, and stakes across Grosvenor Course events led by Alice Hawthorn and Lanercost in late races.

Chester Mr. Price Valentine Lord Westminster Irony Lord Stanley Voltaire Mysinda Sir R. Bulkeley Mr. Plummers Alice Hawthorn Kirby Mr. Holmes Vulcan Satirist Crosskeen Clinker Cormorant Retriever Nancy Dawson Rory O’more the Youngan Pagan Marshal Soult Fell Ermengardis the Maid Jolly Tar Fidhawn Brother Harpurhey Lord G. Bentinck Rory O Lanercost Feathers Jolly Alice Tripoli Mr. Meiklam Physician Solace Collett Walter Wilton Brown Mostyn the Great Lord Flirt Mr. Mostyn Her Highness Amaranth Mr. Critchley Delia Mr. G. Ogden Mr. Worthington Despot Grosvenor Mr. Copeland Combermert Marlow William de Fortibus Lord Miltown Edward Rockana R. Bulkeley Jemima Marion Order Bee Wax Mr. Graydon St. Bernard Mr. Bird Dr. Allen Mr. Jones Portrait M. Jones Mr. Heseltine The Shadow Heseltine Lord Eglinton Bellona Linworth Buckley the Biddy Griffith Miss Eaton Miss Winey Speed Emperor Plummer Ferguson Humming Bird Skerratt Thompson

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