SALE OF A PAUPER'S BODY AND POOR LAW DEBATE
In the Commons a question on the circulation of a handbill alleging a pauper's body was cut up after death in Sheffield workhouse prompts Home Secretary inquiry. The Poor Law Bill faces strong opposition about central boards, with Wakley and Ferrand arguing for reform and fears of executive overreach.
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Mzov
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Commons
Feridat
Pri McE
Home Secretary
Sheffield
John Darvin
Avion
Shefield
Darvie
St George's Churchyard
Mr. Ferrand
G. Guar
T Tleman Atsted
Hou
Bonruwick
B. Escort
Lim
Lore J. Ruesel Bimerlf
England
Wales
Poor Law
Poor Law Commissioners
Warner
John Russell
John Fussell
Wakley
Althorp
Board of Guardians
Lord J Russell
Home Department
Poor
House of Commons
Boards of Guardians
John Russel
Lord J. Russell
Andover Union
Ferrand
Poor Law Commission
Poor Commission
Chadwick
Debate on Poor Law Commission bill and Andover inquiry outcomes
The House debated centralising the Poor Law under a new commission. Speakers criticized and defended the Andover inquiry, with Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Day figures discussed. The bill was supported by some peers including Sir J. Graham, while Mr. Villiers and opponents urged caution. The division yielded 176 to 218 against the amendment. the bill passed to a second reading.
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Andover
Christe
Diaraeli
Chadwick
Poor Law Commissioners
Day
Parker
Lord J. Manners
Andover Committee
William
Villiers
Christie
J. Graham
Friends of the Poor
Lord Althorp
Poor Law Commission
Cornewill Lewis
E. Head
Flo
Poor Law
Board of Trade
Board of Control
Disputed Wages and Debts Across 19th Century Notes
A compilation of remarks on wage entitlement notes and debt recovery, discussing discharge justifications, insolvency effects on debts and statute limits, plus reader letters about debt collection schemes and a court path for assault cases. It reflects commentary on trades, advertisements, and legal remedies in a historical weekly.
Time tables for sunrise sunset tides and saints days
Instructions outline how to compute sunrise and sunset adjustments by latitude and degree, and give high water times for London Dock and other ports with listed minutes. It also notes religious readings, lunar age, daylight length, and calendar events including birthdays and terms across various dates.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
York
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
The Oxford University Election Controversy Explored
The Weekly Chronicle mocks Oxford University’s candidate race after the retirement of Mr Estcourt. Cardwell Gladstone Round and Dr Marsh all enter, with mixed reputations and clear ridicule. The piece questions university judgment, party alignments, and the propriety of endorsements amid a volatile contest.
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Oxford
Estcourt
KR. Peel
Cardwell
Clitheroe
St. Alban's Hall
Gladstone
Round
Essex
Marthe
University of Oxford
Marsharo
Oxford University
Roond
Young England
Robert Peel
Downing-street Corps
Hus
Cordwell
Newman
Rome
Maynooth
Mr. Gladstone
Jesuitical Seminary
Ahadowy
Talleyrand
Gladatone
The Bread Question and the Peoples Needs
The article argues price rises in bread tighten households across England, noting scarce corn and rising costs. It laments misused charity and urges prudence, while warning of food riots and the risk of widespread hardship before a general election. It calls for a temporary safety valve from Parliament to ease market pressure.
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Thiadleas
England
Italy
France
Dorsetshire
Willahire
Auch
Roebuck versus Ferrand in contentious House debate
The report depicts a Monday night clash where Roebuck lambasts Ferrand fiercely, arguing Tory governance and policy while defending the Peer. Roebuck’s rhetoric leads to musings on poverty, workhouse separation, soldiers’ hardship, and social distinctions. The piece closes by praising Roebuck’s acumen and signaling another chance to weigh his argument.
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Mr. Roebuck
Mr. Ferrand
Rerbuck
The Devil When Sick and the Railways Vote
A sharp critique on parliamentary virtue amid railway voting ethics. The piece questions why self interest abstentions appear virtuous and whether the same standard should apply broadly, arguing that personal stakes tempt bias in many issues beyond railways and urging consistent rules across the House.
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Commons
Railways
House of Commons
Charles Russell
Case of African passenger denied saloon and worship rights
Our Readers recall the case of an African GeoUeman who paid for tin berth in the Steam Ship Cambra but was deprived on racial grounds and forced to endure indignities. He writes to the Buston Liberator detailing his treatment on the voyage and after, including exclusion from social privileges and Christian worship.
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Livertoon
Royal Mail
Hibernia
Ryrie
Baston
Halifax
France
Countess of Elgin
Earl of Durham
Count de Mantholon
Edward Bruce
Clyde
Wear Indies
Jamaica
Windsor
Windsor Cuxtie
Peet Traseport Lair
War Office
Champion
Avoca Bay
Sydney
Gravesend
Hobart Town
Gold
Lady Gold
Wilson
96H
Gregg
Elwes
Cameron
Ilth
Clifford
65Th
58Th
99H
96Th
Hobar Town
Auckland
Sydney Roads
Mesars
Greenwell
London
GeoUeman
Cambria
Douglas
Addreeeed
Buston Liberator
Sailor’s tale of color prejudice aboard the Cambria
A passenger reports boarding the Cambria from Liverpool to Boston on April 4 and facing racial discrimination. He claims an American slaveholding mentality persisted aboard, including denial of a berth and barred saloon access despite paying for first class. He contrasts treatment with white passengers, notes compulsory religious services, and concludes American slavery taints travel under British colors.
Murders and inquests overshadow rural town turmoil
Reports from a county inquest detail two men in custody over a homicide at a house near the deceased Mr Wraith. The coroner’s inquest is to resume with potential circumstantial evidence. Separately, a court at Stoke Lane heard a man fatally shot a rival after an altercation at Hart Beer House. The jury returned a verdict of wilful murder.
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Thie Trely
Crisp
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Argand
Devoxfort
Gilbert
Thoreday
China
Tors
Trips
Aurgeon
Robert Oxland
Pedier
Boz
Wong
Dickens
Frampton
Michael M'Cade
Reed
Mr. Wraith
Caroline Ellls
Ellis
Munpex
Sheproy
Stoke Lane
St Michael
Daniel Acklondlane
Hall
Heldingly
Bryer
I Quest
Huli
Boyce
Conten
Sac Journal
Extaaonapixasy Hioa Paice
Warat
Windsor
Urrris
Thorsday
Chertsey
London
Uxbridge
the Times
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St. George's Place
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Weekly Chronicle
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Ady
India
Thare
Joe
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N.T
Legal & Miscellaneous
Queen Victoria
Gen. i
Matt. iii
Gen. xviii
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Hinlika x
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