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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 31, 1846

Page

4

Release of Mr William Smith OBrien

Intense Irish politics surround the release of William Smith OBrien from confinement in the House of Commons. The article credits OConnell and Shaw for moving his discharge after a report by the committee and notes Irish leadership, motives, and public adulation. It contrasts OBrien's martyr status with practical political realities and critiques hollow praise from Repeal members and Dublin society.

Watson William Smith O’brien House of Commons Shaw O'Connell Smith O O'Brien Ireland Smith O’brien Mr. O'Connell Trish Smith O'Brien Durance O’brien Treland Aindy Dublin George Robins

Goulburn Budget Critique Sparks Probing Debate

The piece rails at Mr Goulburn’s Budget speech, mocking his figures and claims while praising certain shifts toward Free Trade and education reforms. It notes the fiscal result of tax cuts, a projected surplus, and concerns over minor tampering, then ties Ireland policy to Peel’s Coercion Bill and hints at wider imperial tensions including US Mexico war and European diplomacy.

United States Mexico Robert Peel Goulburn West India Cobden John Russell James Graham Hume Gulllburn Ordnance Ireland Chine Baring Aay

Decisive Whig peers meet on corn bill fate at Lansdowne

Reports from Lansdowne House state Liberal Whig peers united to back Sir Robert Peel's Corn Bill and oppose any amendments, signaling late June passage. Other papers chastise protectionists while praising the Whigs for sticking to repeal and shaping future government policy.

Lansdowne House Lord Stanley Robert Perl House of Lords John Russell Lord Palmerston George Bentinck Lord Melbourne Lord FitzyWiliam House of Commons Commons Peera Morning Herald Lanedowne House Robert Peel Lord Beauvale Ponsonby Board of Trade Melbourne George Bentisck Prince Albert Ascot Farpay The Castle Buckingham Palace Prince Consort Windsor Ascot Downs Earl Delawarr Lord Dunfermline Scotland Duke of Devonshire Devonshire House Louis Napoleon Buonaparte London France England Haro Louis Napoleon Tarrday Mewley Bourne Lincoln Lord Vivian House of Londs Duke of Cambridge Duchess of Duke of Rutland Earl of Beverley Marquess of Exeter Marquesa of Salisbury Earl of Cheaterfield Duke of Beaufort Earl of Powis Earl of Rosebery Earl of Carnarvon Earl Granville Earl of Morley Earl of Mornington Earl of Aberdeen Duke of Wellington St. James's Park Axdvorse Union Wakley

Miscellany notes appointments and New Zealand matters

The Wakefield Journal reports Mr Ferrand MP distributing 140 waste land roads in Harden and Cullingworth. It notes Sir Francis Hastings Doyle named Receiver General of the Customs with salary cut to 1200 and security of 30000. Oxford issues notice against William Leech. National Bank of Ireland annual meeting reports increased reserve and dividends. New Zealand Company considers winding up after government land grant failure. Also coverage of Joseph Ady case, rail traffic returns, and other brief items.

Waarz Lane Ferrand M.P Harden Cullingworth Wakefield Journal Francis Hastings Doyle Board of Excise Excise Customs William Boothby Oxfomd Benjamin Parsons Symons D.D University of Oxford William Leech Oxford National Bank Taucanp National Bank of Ireland O'Connell Broad Street New Zealand Old Broad Street Viscount Ingestre Lord Courtney C. Buller H. A. Aglionby W. Hutt Alderman Thompson Bowring R. D. Mangles S. Marjoribanks F. Tollemache Briggs Chase Caulfield Grover Cargill Maconochie Colonial Secretary Grey John Russell Robert Peel Aglionby Watson Joseph Ady Broderip Thames Police Court Samuel Smith Hill Vine Street Regent-street William W. Hornsby Brower-Street Woolwich Whitechapel York-street Charlotte-street Peter Laurie Ady Capt. Homeby National Provincial Bank of England Feam National and Provincial Bank of England W. W. Hornsby London Gazette J. Apy Pelham Alr Bonner Cook Donegan

War Declared By Congress Over Mexican Conflict

The United States and Mexico are at war after Mexican forces crossed the Rio Grande and defeated a detachment of General Taylor's army. Congress authorized a ten million dollar war fund and up to 50,000 volunteers, while the President was empowered to coordinate defense and naval actions.

United States Mexico Oregon England Atlantic Congress Vera Cruz Tampico Taylor River Bravo Guanaxuato Polk Texas Washmeton Rio Grande Galveston New Orleans Mobile Rio del Norte Matamoras Saint Isabel Nueces Department of Texas Gulf Nuecer Department of Tamaulipas Nueces and Louisiane Mexican Department Corpus Christi Ampudia Alvarez Matamoros Paredes Whalever Army of the North Arista Point Isabel Natamoras Thornton Porter Cross Gulf of Mexico Matemoras Thames Waterloo Bridge Isabel Paiot Isabel Generil Taylor Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Europe Rome Washington White House Senate House of Representatives Key West Florida Navy Department Rio Grands

Accidents and Robbery Reported in Liverpool Area

A railway ballast wagon accident near Bainton injures twelve workers, six severely, with leg breaks and dislocations. another mast-head fall endangers a fourteen year old boy who sustains a head wound and brain concussion. A daytime robbery at Francis Barnes’s Everton house sees a maid bound in the water cellar and valuables stolen, including nine sovereigns and several items of clothing and jewelry.

Stamford Peterborough Bainton Faun John Eastman Guy's Hospital Stnoman Ronseau Francis Barnes Roscommon-street Everton Barnes Liverpool Ibion

Mersey Collision Kills Dozens On Steamers Sea Nymph Rambler

A Mersey river collision between the Sea Nymph bound for Newry and the Rambler from Sligo caused extensive loss of life and injuries. Survivors were ferried to shore by Magazines boats as hospitals reported numerous dead and many wounded. The blameless accident left many families grieving while authorities and locals assisted with rescue and care.

Tivenoor Mersey Liverpool Times Mertey Newry Rambler Sligo Liverpool Life Boat House Life Boat Thompson Sea Nymph New Brighton Samuel Easter Clarence Dock Ship Blackhorne William Daniels M‘allister Viben Life‘boat-House Wallasey Scambler America Northern Hospital John Roach Northern North-west of Ireland Steam Navigation Company Cepia A Om P Ulster Carrying Company Glasgow Londonderry Steampacket Company

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