The Corn Laws as a Public Health Question
A reformist argument links Corn Laws to national health, arguing hunger and malnutrition drive poverty mortality. It asserts the laws reduce food supply, worsen child and infant deaths, and emphasize that bad living conditions, not merely disease, explain the rich poor mortality gap, urging policy change and parliamentary accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vparr
Jenkins
Jessen
Rutlandshire
Whitechapel
Manchester
Wilts
Legal Correspondence on Insolvency and Property Issues
This item compiles a range of legal and insolvency notes. It mentions Insolvent Court actions on debtor property, landlord changes, licenses transfer by magistrates, and pursuit of time and costs. It also covers baptism registration, bystander assistance under royal law, cremation claims, bankruptcy law changes, wage rules for servants, and rabbit hunting legality. It notes potential action against an attorney for misadvice and the need for a reliable solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. C
A.C
James Lancaster
Salford
Ant
London
Levastable
L. H. Staneh
Norwich
Thompson
Bristol
A. C
Dean
Laurie
Hut
Fur
Ke x
O'Brien
Mr. O'Brien
Mer
Tom
Piy
Lrish
Travers
Statesman
Woney
Guipg
Mathews and Veatris in Haymarket drama dispute ends
A letter column reviews theatre quarrels over Madame Veatris and Mr Mathews leaving a show for better opportunities. It notes public reactions, notes on pricing, and hints at their return under new management with improved appeal. Includes various reader comments on theatre and period notices.
Calculating Sunrise and High Water Times for Britain and Ireland
This note outlines methods to determine sunrise and sunset by latitude adjustments from 61 deg 30 min, and to compute high water at major ports by adding or subtracting specified hours and minutes from London Dock gates times. It mentions Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain and Ireland
London-Dack Gates
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Partial admission of American wheat through Canada controversial plan
The piece argues that allowing duty-paid American wheat into Canada risks a large smuggling trade via the Boundary Line, undermines domestic producers, and ties Britain to American manufacture. It skeptical of Lord Stanley's plan, noting political theatrics and limited corn-growing areas as constraints.
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Canada
Old Spain
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Lord Stanley
Custom House
America
Christopher
Miles
United States
New Zealand debate over colonists and government finances
Contested colonial funding raises questions on settlers investing in land under a government charter. Critics accuse officials of pursuing self interest, denounce Downing Street policy, and warn that reforms are needed to stabilize New Zealand's financial and administrative future.
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Auckland
London
Jeousy
New Zealand
South Australia
Irom Colonial Office
Stanley Indy
New Avaland
Downing-street
Lord Huntingtower
Bankaplain Hotsy
Taisinip Ih
Newspaper Stamps Return and Weekly Issuance Totals
A report shows the return of newspaper stamps at one penny per issue to weekly newspaper providers. It specifies the stamp counts issued for April May and June and notes the weekly average sale per publisher in those months.
League plans public fundraising for 50 000 pound fund
The National Anti-Corn Law League announces offensive plans to solicit subscriptions for the Great League Fund from inhabitants to support the cause. Donations may be sent to George Wilson, Chairman, Manchester, as the council awaits details of a one day collection.
The Week Seaxpay notices and New Zealand colony query
The long column notes dates, weather, saints day references and the coronization discussion around New Zealand mid island colony. It details Emigration plans, harbor sites on the Middle Island, survey and barrack proposals, and Lord Stanley's stance, with letters to the New Zealand Company and the Colonial Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeord Stanley
New Zealand
Leon
Middle Island
Nelson
Saul
New Zealand Company
Lord Stanley
Stephen
Colonial Office
New Gerald Company
Hudson
Duckland
Ime
Midle Island
Oliver
Port Nicholson
Welington
Chestam-place
George Reysie
Tfe
Macready
Panic Over Canadian Policy Split Among Agriculturists
The Weekly Chronicle argues that Lord Stanley’s Canadian Wheat plan shifts duties to favor American bread stuffs via the St Lawrence. It warns the scheme undermines open trade, breeds smuggling, and diverts commerce to Canadian and Northern U.S. interests, challenging Free Trade aims.
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Canada
Lord Stanley
Downing Street
Mr. Cobden
Labouchere
Lord John Russell
Colonial Office
Board of Trade
Robert Peel
Gladstone
James Graham
Nobwoly
House of Commons
Stanley
Lancashire
Peels
Gladstones
Squires
Liverpool
England
St. Lawrence
Mississippi
United States
Ohio
Canadian
With
France and the perils of Protectionism described
The article denounces France’s strict protectionist system from port seals to prohibitive duties. It argues that export expansion clashes with home isolation, provoking discontent among manufacturers and even Germany’s retaliation. It foresees possible regional splits or reform as wine growers and forge owners oppose current policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chamber of Deputies
Robert Peel
England
Germany
New Zealand Colonization Critique of Hobson Governorship
A London article attacks Captain Hobson as New Zealand Governor, alleging incompetence and anti settler bias. It details Auckland seat choice, land rights unsettled, and threats to move settlers to Chile, criticizing Colonial Office policy and Chartist-era political tactics.
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Colonial Office
Hobson
New Z Zealand
New Zealand
Italy
Staly
Lord Stanley
Bay of Islands
Port Nicholson
Cook's Straits
Captain Hobson
Auckland
Shortland
Antipodes
England
Chile
New Zealand Company
Wellington
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Weekly Chronicle
Gray's
Society of Gray's Inn
James Win. Freshfield
Christopher Good
Frederick Cosens
Finn
Bennoxpsey
Bermondsey Newroad
Southwark Bridge Road
West of England
Connorton
Fallmouth
Lizard
Morning Post
Weekly Dispatch
Madame Veatris
Staelars
Mathews
Haymarket
Anchor
R. B
J. T.A
Wearsley
Capper
Transport Office
Whitehall
Lord Frankfort
Trovel
Alice Lowe
Lice Lowe
Interpreater
Stanp
Artemer
Shepherd
John Norris
Michael Scales
Michael Seales
Michael
T. W
Hank of Ivacen
Christiacus
Thase
Nortwich
Thas
Zee
Sunpray
Monnay
Avril
Et Weekly
Chronicle
Bell
Lon
Bell's Weekly
Examiner
Britannia Wens Era Spectator
Eee
Tin Wall Wees National Advertiser
New Weekly
Mfuss
Atlas Oo
Observer ‘ A
Arpris
Avete
ROE AT
Aimutes
Murphy
Legh
Bon M
Meteo
Ephem
Moxphy
Princess Royal
Fair
Porsryy
St. Cecilia
Feir
Wrovesity
St. Chanent’s
Tivasvay
ENUM
Vainay
Phan
Changealle
Saterpay
Isaiah i
John xix
Dene
Vacar Bisneruc
Cashel
Waterford
Sandes
Burke
Earl of Mare
Nandes
Killaloe
Cashed
Lawrence
University of Dublin
St. Patrick
Packenham
Thomas Robinson
Almoner
University of Cambridge
Madras
Bee
Foundlinge Hospital
Joan Cents
Tate
Grout
Fiterary Gazette
Bivcries
University of Glasgow
Marquis of Bute
Mantle
Marquis of
Bute
Mippiasex Hoseran
Mayo
Middlesex Hospital
Shaw
Hussars
Wittisa Geany
Alexander
Carlton Terrace
William
Daniel Wade Acraman
Willian Edward Acraman
Alfred John Acraman
W. EB. Acraman
Itistal Mirror
Goethe
Weimar
Denis le Marchant
Earl
Bank of England
Messrs. Masterman and Co
Messrs
Rothschild
Paris
Preston
Manchester Chronicle
Crown and Anchor
Midland
Mary Ann
Feargus O'Connor
Duncombe
James Scarlett
Lord Abinger
Her Majesty's Exchequer
Special Commission
Honourable House
James
YD. W. Acraman
Gaks National Debt Commissioners
the Weekly Chronicle
Colonial Office Colonisation
Captain Nobson
Chandos
Veargus O'Connor
Brontene O'Brien
O'Connor
Tandford
Assizes
Cotton
Chealing
Feargus O’connor
Getty
A Brienites
O'Connorites
Connor
Turkey
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