Ireland's outdoor relief heated debate over amended clause
In a drawn out Lords session the debate centered on a clause to restrict outdoor relief in Ireland. Opponents warned it would burden landlords and hamper providence, while supporters argued it was a needed compromise. The division favored preserving the clause amid broader Irish Poor Law concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Laxspawne
Orgref Wiexcow
Lord Stancer
Ireland
Lord Tooley
Lord Grey
Lord Stanley
Lord Browdam
Earl Grey
Elizabeth
Marquis of Craxarcanne
Lord Brougham
Lord Desant
Fitzwilliam
Marquis of Westweath
Haring
Sint
Nicholls
Gulston
S. Crawtorp
House of Lords
W. F. Fresco
Staw
H. Bannox
Ross
B Escott
J. Russell
Lord Manos
D. Nuragys
Trecawyey
Poor Relief Supervision
England
Scotland
Sir G. Grey
D Monners
G. Grey
Liverpool
Sir J. Granta
P. Scrure
Srj. Graham
F. Faentt
P. Scrope
Sir J. Graham
Cagonelt
H. Bangey
Constantinople
Russia
Lord Sanpos
H. Barren
H. Barron
Waktey
Hardih
Forsts
Gaatseer
Artoney Grxesac
R. Prior
Lord J. Russert
Batture
Hebrides
Papkenr
No foundation for Earl of Auckland leaving Admiralty office
Announcement interrupts rumors about the Earl of Auckland’s status as First Lord of the Admiralty. The piece also covers new late letter hours, frost relief, and telegraph expansions. It notes delays caused by the North Western Railway and aligns with Liverpool Times and Manchester coverage.
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Earl of Auckland
Admiralty
London
Lancashire
Liverpool Times
Electric Telegraph Company
King Elme
South Western Railway
Telegraphic Company
Strand
Whitehall
Portsmouth
North Western Railway Company
Rugby
Afanchester
Debates on pensions and decimal coinage rise in letters
Readers discuss pensions for widows and clerks, property division among heirs, and a proposed decimal currency reform. Commentary touches on debt recovery, sheriff elects, sewers rates, and Marlborough Street confirmations, with notices on art acquisitions and the Tripoli unrest among Christians and Musulmans.
Calculations for Sunrise Sunsets and Tidal High Water Times
Instructions detail latitude based adjustments for sunrise and sunset in Britain and Ireland, plus tidal high water times across London Dock and major ports. Includes specific hour additions or subtractions for Bristol Orkney Cove Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and notes on related harbours. Also lists dates and liturgical data for May including moon age, day length, dawn and twilight times.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London-Dock
Bristol
Ork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Weekly Chronicle on Legislative Insanity and Market Worries
The piece rails at proposed wage payments in money versus land, mocks parliamentary tricks, and ridicules coercive labor acts. It laments stock contracts, the hosiery industry, and the folly of legislate intervention. It analyzes money markets, corn shortages, and predicts a gradual trade revival despite panic.
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Duke of Wellington
H. Halford
Sir Henry Halford
Peel's Bank Paper Notion and a Monied Crisis
The text critiques Peel's average of years as a standard for Bank Paper to meet rising needs, comparing it to Edward III statutes on wages and prices. It argues the plan is flawed, mixing blame across Peel's bill, railways, and gold drain, and questions how a single average fits modern income versus expenditure. It cites Tamworth to Brummagem and laments misapplied fiscal theory.
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Peel
Edward III
China
England
Tamworth
Brummagem
Decimal Coinage Doubtful Utility in a Global System
The piece argues that a universal decimal coinage is impractical without international cooperation. It contends that coining to tenths and hundredths would complicate value, introduce vulgar fractions, and subvert the existing currency system. It cites the fourpenny piece and two shillings as examples, warning of consumer loss from fractional adjustments and noting the burden on the poor.
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W. B
A. H
A. Mead
Moanchester
Peace Society
Armica
Columbus
Elihu Burritt
Band of Brotherhood
Swansea
India
England
Civis
Cubilt
Cubill
Decimat
Cotnace
Weekly Chronicle
Victoria
Juan Bownise
Atheneum
J. BR
Dorchester
L.C. A
Cronin
London
Common Sewers
Tower Hamlets
Hume
Transport of a Confessed Thief at Middlesex Sessions
A twenty year old girl pleaded guilty to theft and petitioned to be transported. The judge considered the humane motive but warned transport policy, noting past abuses and promising remand for inquiries. The discussion touched on women sent to Van Diemen's Land and evolving transport practices.
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Middlesex Sessions
Serjeant Adams
Shiza Johnson
Lani
Thas
van Diemen's Land
Reformer Lady and Transport Policy Debate in Van Diemen’s Land
A controversial account describes Mrs Bowden head of a reform effort for female convicts in Hobart Town, detailing her attempts to create work through bonnet and straw goods, the resistance she faced, and a court case urging transportation for a young woman. It highlights Home Government meddling, Bowden’s factory ventures, and calls for reform of criminal punishment.
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Aur Biao
van Diemen's Land
Eardle Wil
van Viemun Gu
Dhemen
Lan
England
Hustony
Wo Bowden
Anii
Wu Tinaa
Bowden
Hobart
Moon
Mra Dowdes
Tereare
Hanwell
Fogalovus
Market Crises and Policy Debate Echo in Irish Bill Discussion
The Money Market remains feverish as Corn prices rise and fears of meddling with Peel's Bill fade. Proposals deny immediate relief by raising Exchequer bill rates, while buyers hold back and foreign purchases thin demand. The author urges watching the crisis, not rushing expedients, with concern over Irish property and pauperism linked to ongoing legislative battles.
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House OF Combions
Hrur
G Gris
B. Harton Beerved
Csst
Liverpool
Boghing
Io Mersey
Bos
Ireland
Merser
Cardiff
Board of Ordonice
Oo Hospital
Ermanen
America
Wenxfore
Werford
Wexford
G. Harron
G. Grey
England
Customs
J. Reasert
P. Scrops
House of Lords
Lord John Russel
J. Russere
House of Commons
Canada
Coro Ia
Morre Ceipta
Lesa
Peel
House of Last
Times
Seisue Barthen
Mts Owa Petstead
Staglyy
Lord Stanley
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Tripoli
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