Emancipation Question Presses Imperial Action in West Indies
A London article argues that emancipation is already won in principle and calls for immediate imperial legislation to end apprenticeship in the West Indies. It warns colonial resistance could trigger conflict, urges preemptive measures on poverty, land, currency, and labor to secure orderly transition and avoid social chaos or race war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell
Eardley Wilmot
House of Commons
West Indian Islands
Trinidad
Bulwer
Houses of Assembly
Jamaica
Barbadoes
England
Canada
Lord Glenelg
West Indies
St. Domingo
Atlantic Ocean
Lord Paumerston
New
E. Wrumer
Tribunal of Justice
Friends of the Planters
Baronet Hear
Colonial Office
Vinnrers
Winciam Rocuer
Baronet
Hume
Her
E. L. Benner
E. Wilmot
J. Ressert
Poor-law Reform Ireland Bill Seeks Aid and Regulation
Lord MeLbourne moves the second reading of the Poor Relief Ireland Bill. He outlines its English roots, magnifies the need to relieve poverty, and defends workhouses as humane relief while preserving work incentives. He stresses parliamentary support across classes and cautions on vagrancy controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord CanBery
Cork
Marquis of Westmeath
Dublin
Poor Relief (Ireland
Viscount MeLbourne Rose
England
Ireland
Wales
Karl Frezwrentan
Marquis of Londonperry
British Auxiliary Legion of Spain
Churchill
Hicks
Cannon
Claudius Shaw
Viscount MelBourne
Legion
House OF Lords
Lord Wystorp
Earl Rapnor
Marquis of Londonpernryy
Melbourne
Spain
London
Joun Russexx
Baronet
Warwickshire
E. Wiiner
Joan Russent
Lauith
Roxburgh
James Graham
Larvick
Irish Poor Laws Debate Faces Opposing Arguments
Lords clash over Ireland's proposed workhouse system and four commissioners with unchecked powers. Supporters argue it will curb poverty and improve landlord tenant relations, while opponents warn of constitutional dangers and insufficient safeguards.
Danish Claims Move for Compensation on Ship Seizures
In the House of Commons debate, Mr Creswelt moves to direct commissioners to examine Danish losses in 1807 for book debts and goods, and for seizures of ships and cargoes. The motion wins 115 to 81 despite opposition about reprisal and wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
Creswelt
Her
Brackett
Ivcuam
W. James
Baltic
Roxburgh
James Granam
Hawick
J. Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
History and Politics
West India Islands
Houshm OF
LORDS
Earl Fitzwilliam
Duke of
United Kingdom
Lynphurst
United Empire
Mark
Earl Stanhope
Earl of Rapnor
Jord
Wellington
Brouenanm
Huse
Aonday
Lord Eshxeroy
Bedford
Henry Stuart, Esq
Samuel Crawley
M- Wows
R. Peel
Lord Jolly Russexu
Hon. Bart
Epward ScucpEn
Serjeant Tatrourp
Lancpate
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!