Petition for Mercantile Marine Act Reform From Liverpool Shipmen
Monday in Parliament Lord Stanley presented a petition signed by over 6000 shipowners masters mates and seamen of Liverpool calling for repeal or major changes to the Mercantile Marine Act. They object to rapid implementation and to certificates of service that hinder older masters while not restricting foreign ships. They critique fees fines and heavy Board of Trade regulations and seek a select committee to hear grievances. The government plans no major changes and adjourned.
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Lord Stanley
Liverpool
Royal Way
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Earl Granville
Ling
Income Tax Debate and Government Inquiries in Commons
The House of Commons debates the postponed Ecclesiastical Titles Bill and proceeds with the Property and Income Tax Bill. Lord John Russell outlines an inquiry led by financial experts to review taxation, while speakers including Mr Hume and Mr Disraeli press for careful handling of tenant farmers, public salaries, and broader fiscal reforms. The session includes a division over bonded spirits duties and Roebuck’s critique of government control, signaling a tense, ongoing struggle over finance and governance.
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Lord J. Russell
Ifumo
Slaine
Montrose
Umo
Elie
Montrago
Mr. Hume
J. Russell
Disraeli
John Russell
House of Commons
Lords Adjourn Amid Brief Proceedings and Petitions
Their Lordships adjourned without transacting any business of importance. One hundred petitions again at Papal aggression were presented by the Duke of Anayts, and the Earl of Hanpwierr passed some strictures on the Government plan for naval retirement.
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Duke of
Protection of Apprentices and Servants Bill Reread
The Earl of Carlisle moved the third reading of the bill for protecting pauper apprentices and servants. Alterations reduced inspections to twice yearly and two justices must sign prosecutions’ certificates. Opposition argued inspections deter hiring from workhouses. Carlisle urged mandatory inspections to curb abuses. Bill read third time with government amendments. inspection provisions retained. routine business followed before adjournment.
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Earl of Carlisle
Baines
Lord Brananr
Duke of Ricmxone
Lord PorTan
Boards of Guardians
Poor-law Board
Board of Guardians
Movement to End Transportation to Van Dieman's Land
Friday May 9 discussion on two petitions from Van Dieman's Land seeking cessation of convict transport. An anti convict league spread across Australian colonies with strong opposition growing to the system. Lyttleton urged that government will soon abolish transportation and referenced pledges by colonial and Home Office leaders. Petition received. House adjourned before six.
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van Dieman’s Land
Tord Lyttleton
van Dieman's Land
Home Department
van Diemen’s Land
W. de Ison
Legislative Council of
House Adopts Time-Flagged Voteadjourns Before Midnight
In the hop districts the House went into committee of supply. An objection by Mr Wilmaan halted money votes late, the Chairman reported progress, and the House adjourned shortly before 12 o'clock.
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Wilmaan
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