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Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 17, 1846

Page

5

Amicable Oregon Settlement Seen In House Vote

The article lauds the hinge of U S and British talks on Oregon, noting the House adopted Senate resolutions verbatim, signaling peace over punitive actions. It praises measured conduct in Parliament, dismisses rash partisan fear, and expects amicable adjustments without war risks over a few square miles at the world’s edge.

Oregon Territory Portsmouth Bermuda House of Representatives Senate Oregon Congress Pakenham England

Rocks Ahead and Heavy Fight Over Corn Importation Bill

The article outlines two major political rocks ahead in Parliament as the Factory Bill and the Corn Importation Bill face divisions and possible government defeat. It notes a large majority of 98 for the latter in the Commons and forecasts strategy shifts, cross-party maneuvering, and potential compromises involving a fixed duty, with Lord Palmerston and Lord Melbourne’s positions under close scrutiny.

Stey Baring Labouchere Robert Peel House of Lords House of Commons James Graham Lord Palmerston John Russell Commons Lords Lord Besuvile Lord Melbourne George Bentinck Disraeli Cobden Horner Shrewsbury Duke of Wellington Bonham Ireland United States Lawson Lord Granby London

Corn Law debate and Dock Street Seamen's Church event

The session featured a heated debate on Corn Laws with Protectionists interrupting, ending in a division despite Sir Robert Peel’s urging. Separately, Prince Albert laid the Dock Street Seamen's Church foundation stone, near Sailors' Home and Seamen's Asylum, with crowd cheers and a funds shortfall still to raise.

Henley Cryley Villiers Sir Robert Peel Port of London Dock Street Commercial Road Royal Prince Albert London St. Katharine’s Seamen's Asylum Henry Roberts Marquis of Abercorn John Russell J. Russell Lord Kinnaird Lord Monteagle S. J. Loyd G.C Yarborough Plymouth E.N.E Her Majesty Albion N. Lockyer Rodney E. Coltier Raleigh Brilliant Eddystone Seleven R. Calder Norway Brardrageren Biezer Blexen Bremer-Lebe Weser Ems Guelphic Order Metropolis R. and R. Soulter Shadwell Liyson Grove Upper Charlotte Street Fitzroy Square Old Bond Street Wells Street Oxford Street East India Thames Alfred Monarch Owen Glendower Queen Ellenborough Poaitis M.—Perry Tak Brack Broome’s Bendigo Sable Perry Ben Caunt Bendy Caunt Swift Laren

Forgery of Buckinghamshire Railway Scrip Scandal Rises

Amid Guildhall proceedings for a large Buckinghamshire Railway scrip forgeries case, witnesses including Clarke Richards and Edwards testified on how 50 forged shares were peddled to the stock market. Detectives seek further evidence as arrests and adjournments occur. Festival of the Sons of the Clergy proceeds with sermons and dinner raising substantial funds. Public notices cover final bankrupt examinations and local accidents including a fatal window fall and a laborer’s death at a building site.

PUP Tee Bacingha Guildhall Baldwin Wilder Solomona Giese Richards Daniel Forrester Moorgate-street Epwanp Brewanns Clarke Huddlestone Alderman Gibbs John Clarke Doane Mr. Clarke Teague Gibbs Edwards Buckinghamshire, &c Mr. Huddlestone Mr. Edwards Robins Acrip Stock Exchange Mr. Richards Hall of Commerce Mr. Doane Faulkner Fabian Friends of the Society Cathedral of St. Paul John Giffard Ward Lincoln Merchant Tailors’ Hall Threadpeedle-sreet Menars Bathe Breach Barxanurtcy Hulroyd Lawrence Catate Love Anp Waterloo Road Weinborn Kennington Westminster Road Clarke's Humphries Fatau Faun Baker London Hospital Lyons Levy Soloman Guldamith-row Hackney Bullien Blusium Brith Maarum Collins University College Hospital

The Battersea Murders at the Central Criminal Court

Eliza Clark stood charged with wilful murder of her child by throwing it into the Thames. Witnesses described distress, drunkenness, and threats. the jury found her not guilty by reason of insanity. The report also covers other court items and police notes from London and York.

Buran Alderton Justice Coltman Eliza Clark Jane Clark James Richard Clark Ryland Clarkson Fulham Baron Alderson Clark Ann Innwood Mr. Clarkson Richard Champ Mery Ann Hall

Oregon question settled by joint resolution of notice

United States and Canada report that Congress adopted a joint resolution to abrogate the 1827 Oregon convention and to direct the two governments to a speedy amicable settlement of all differences over the Oregon territory. The measure follows long debate and a conference committee report approved by both Houses.

Washington New York Liverpool Elcridge Oregon Senate House of Representatives House Messrs Berien Hayward Corwin Ingersoll Qwen Hilliard Aricken Committee of Conference Ares Naga Webster Secret Service Adams Committee On Foreign Affairs Tagersoll New York Chamber of Commerce Slidell New York Herald Worth New Orleans Taylor Caledonia Boston Halifax Lake Champlain Canada House of Assembly United States Merritt Bir. Draper Lord Cathcart Vera Cruz Santa Anne Paredes Don Nicolas Bravo Mexico Washington Union Ampwdia San Luis Potosi Muntamoros del Norte Vega Ariata England Texas House of Representatives of Austin Congress Lakenpool Royal Mail E. G. Lott Philadelphia Wasuixoroy Oregor Oregon Territory United States of America United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland America Rocky Mountains Oregon Terriiary Great Britio

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