Poor Law Debate Highlights Guardian Power and Abuse Claims
In a heated session the speaker condemned the size of unions and the effect on relief, arguing poor relief should be centralized under guardians with accountable administration. He cited travel for medical care, dietary disparities, and the old system’s abuses, defending the 52d clause that lets guardians summon medical aid in emergencies and stressing the law’s aim to humanize aid while maintaining responsibility.
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Ublic
Hon
Blackstone
Elizabeth
Mr. Ward
Hou
Finsbury
Aulony
T Haying
Mc Waknex
Mr. Wanv
Mr. WakLex
Mr. Wann
London
England
Ward
Boards of Guardians
Wakley
Astley Cooper
City of London
Baronet
Sir James Graham
Home Department
James Graham
Tere
Liverpool
Ee Hey
Hoine Ware
Knaresborough
Yorkshire
Ard
Debate on Poor Law and distress in the countryside
Parliament debates wage a broad humane critique of poor law administration. Ward argues happiness exists in manufacturing districts and calls for fair play to sustain the poor law. Waxley and Ward clash over guard ian confidentiality, outdoor relief, and scrutiny. Lords discuss bribery and elections as well as distress reports from Bolton and Manchester areas.
Retaped Stamp Advertising List for Principal London Papers
Important notice to advertisers records the return of stamps issued to principal London newspapers during quarters ending September 30 and December 31, 1840 and March 31, 1841, printed by order of the House of Commons.
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London
House of Commons
Aggregate counts in a fragmented weekly chronicle list
The fragment lists multiple named periodicals and observers such as St James’s Chrons, Mark-Jane Express, Eros, Magnets, Britannias, Spectators, Globes, John Bulls, Evening Mails, Standards, True Sans, New Messengers, and others. It notes aggregate figures around 4, 54, and 64 with references to an edited organ of S, placing the data in a listing of periodicals and observers.
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London
Janes
Morn
jMorn
the Weekly Chronicle
Globe (Daily
Monvar
Standard (Ditto
Shipping Gazette
Ditto
Courier
Public Ledger
St. James's Chronicle
Evening Mail
Evening Chronicle
Mark Lane
Magnet
Observer Ae
Watchman
John Bull
Spectator
Britannia
True Sun
Atlas Bell
St.James's
Weekly Chronicle
Globes
John Bulls
Evening Mails
Standards
Records
True Sans
New Messengers
Patriots
Planets
Legal Q and A on apprenticeships, marriage, wills, and debt
A long set of legal correspondences covers apprenticeship covenants and remedies, marriage with a deceased wife’s sister and prohibitions, child property allowances, breach of promise, widows’ rights, partnership dissolution, and liability on notes. It also notes title to property, heirs, and policies. with authorities and practical guidance.
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J. Mendaman
Court of Chancery
Rosaline
James Wilson
Board of Control
W. B
S.R
A. B
M. J
J. J
Time Tables for Sunrise Sunset and High Water in Britain
Instructions outline how to adjust sunrise and sunset times by latitude for Great Britain and Ireland and provide corrections to high water times for major ports such as Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven and others. The piece notes these places command many harbors of inferior note and points readers to Notices to Correspondents for further calendar information.
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Great Britain and Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Goulburns Measure Sparks Equivocal Public View
The Weekly Chronicle notes mixed reaction to Mr Goulburns first financial measure as insufficient funds and market limits pressure new borrowing. It mocks the Premier as a parrotlike foolhardy reformer while urging tighter controls, tax review, and expenditure reduction to meet rising revenue needs.
A Hint for Lord Lyndhurst on Magisterial Duties
A lengthy letter by Mr. Manners Sutton responds to questions about Sir James Graham's inquiry into a Greenwich magistrate's alleged anti Ireland expressions. The piece argues officials must curb anti Irish prejudice and calls into question the Peel and Stanley factions in the Cabinet amid potential shifts in Ireland policy and registration reforms.
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Manners Sutton
Home Department
James Graham
Greenwich
Ireland
Home Secretary
Otway Cave
J. Graham
Lyndhurst
England
Mr. O'Connell
Lord de Grey
Lord Eliot
Peel
Stanley
Lord Stanley
Lord Spencer
Grey
Sir Robert Peel
Parrot That Would Not Talk Mirrors Peel Acquisition
A buyer discovers his parrot cannot speak yet proves clever in thought. The vendor explained the bird’s silence but boasted of its mental vigor. The tale is contrasted with the English government led by Sir Robert Peel, who may seem silent yet sharp in policy.
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Pitt
Baring
Williams
Coventry
Hawes
Lord Palmerston
Robert Peel
Birmingham Journal
Euclid
Sir Robert
England
Sir Robert Peel
Lord Eliot as Ireland’s test of impartial justice
The editorial argues Mr. O'Connell sees hope in Lord Eliot's fair aims but warns that the new government must avoid appointing hostile allies. It contends a fair, balanced judiciary is essential, criticizing party-driven appointments and urging restraint to preserve the Union through conciliation and equal rights. It praises Eliot's integrity while noting the political rocks that could undermine him.
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House OF Lords
Fropmore Estates
Royal Gardens
Administration of Justice
Broucuam
Mr. O’connell
Lord Eliot
Mr. O'Connell
Ireland
Court of Justice
Lord Melbourne
O'Connell
Justice Perrin
Edward Sugden
Michael O’loghlin
Lefroys
Lord Morpeth
Poor-Law Debates and Tory Duplicity in Commons
The Poor-Law Commission renewal passes with Tory majorities as party convenience shapes stance. Critics urge accountability for elected officials who used anti Poor Law rhetoric during campaigns yet support indefinite prolongation in Parliament. Notes reference to Lord Sandon, Ferrand, Buller, Sharman Crawford, Yorke, and speeches by Sir James Graham and Sir Robert Peel.
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Poor-Law Commission
House of Commons
Lord Sandon
Ferrand
Charles Buller
Sharman Crawford
Yorke
James Graham
Robert Peel
Whig Debates On The Poor Law And Political Shifts
The Times draws cautions amid heated discussion on the Poor Law, opposing both the Foxite critics and the New Poor Law’s critics. It notes Mr Ferrand and Mr Wakley, contrasts on franchise votes, and argues the impracticability of pairing Poor Laws with Corn Laws while urging measured reform. It references OConnell, Lord Melbourne, Grey, Stanley, Graham, and Ward in a broader critique of political blame and fiscal policy.
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Times
Lord Melbourne
Ferrand
Lord Stanley
James Graham
Grey
O'Connell
England
Oastler
Knaresborough
Wakley
Ward
Sharman Crawford
Ely
Lin Castla
Intel
Hereford city candidate offered by Mr Freshfield in Conservative column
A report notes Mr Freshfield offers himself for Hereford represented on the conservative interest in place of Mr Hobhouse who has taken the Chiltern Hundreds stewardship. The item accompanies a series of brief notes, including a dramatic fire at Kinmel Park with no casualties and various other 19th century notices.
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Murphy
Legh
E.N.M
Nottingham
Tuerspay
St.Mark
Cambridge
Weekly Chronicle
West Indies
East Indies
Mauritius
Owen
London
Gravesend
Falkirk
S. Thompson
Albany Street
Regent's Park
J.A
Cardigan
India-house
W.R
Lloyd's List
Windsor Castle
Round Tower
J. D
Camberwell
P.S
Freshfield
Hereford
Hobhouse
Courier
Kinmel Park
Thomas Tallis
Westminster Abbey
Free Grammar School
Berkhampstead
Edward J. Wilcocks
Lincoln College
Oxford
England
Tricou
Tripoli
Ir. Beckwith
Farringdon Without
Gloucester and
Richard Beithelt
Yorkshire
Richard Bethell
Leresic
Suizer
Wilenbach
Grand Duchy of
Hess
Saxony
Berlin
Germany
Phitpotts
Heap
Head
Devonshire Chronicle
Toulon
Bourbon
3D Regiment of Marines
Cosmao
Sons
Tabasco
Tago Elys
Maldon
Aya
Yucatan
Beta A
Kamipeariy
Essex
Sydney
N.S.W
Joseph Forbes
Cardiff
Prad San
Mount's Bay
Robert Burney
Banff
Stockine
Hoxpory
High Mrsborn
Elizabeth Ringdove
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Wiltshire
Stuart Wortley
Crawford
Honntleman
ListHore
Waler
Finsell
Warp
Daisy
Lord Leveson
George Cockburn
Poor Law Commission
Waxley
Sheffield
Guardian of the Union
Waxver
Wanp
Wand
Board of Guardians
Waxtey
Sreaker
Waxkter
G. Clerk
Feerace
T. L. Corry
Roue
NAVY
Napier
Army
Admiralty
Baronet Opporte
Hear
Lancashire
Bownrine
Home Office
Bolton
Society of Friends
Messrs
Ashurst
Naseby
Dr. B
BrorHeston
Janes Graham
Robert Peet
Bowring
Manchester
Salford
Oldham
Stockport
Leeds
Han
Cospen
Coarres Buuren
Lord Sanpow
Atpuam
Cuazizes Narre
Pei
M‘leod
Lynch la
Rosgert Pren
House
Weekly
Chronicle
Maning Post
Peen
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Lord Lyndhurst
Peel and the Parrot
Lord Eliot and
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