Poor Law Bill third reading sparks Cobden clash and council notes
The Poor Law Bill passed the House of Commons by 133 to 18 amid Cobden and Wakley debate. Cobden argued the laws fit a broader system linking subsistence and industry, calling on Peel to reform the Corn Laws. The day also records a foreign office cabinet meeting, Royal arrivals, writs, sheriff swearing in, tea market, rail plans, and other miscellany.
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House of Commons
Fielden
Cobden
Wakley
Wekley
Vensittart
England
Calcrait
Robert Peel
Foreign Office
Earl Axp
Fortescue
Earl Fortescue
Castle Hill
Sydney
Herbert
Lord Fitzharris
Earl of Malmesbury
Lord Somerton
Earl of Normanton
Wilton
Globe
George Cockburn
Lawrence
Studley-park
Ripon
Edward Sugden
Peel
Alderman Thompson
B. Bond Cabbell
Guildhall
Westminster
Lorp Sypenham
Acadian Recorder
Quinec
Kingston
Campbell
Liverpool
Manchester
Pssz
Smith
Canterbury
Edward Knatchbull
Westminster Abbey
Tripoli
Gloucester
Birmingham
Metropolis
London and Birmingham Company
Cheltenham
Morpeth
Bedford
Tyne Mercury
Royal Household
Norton
George Augustus
Earl of
Guilford
Ressons ‘le Long
Marne
John Russell
City of London General Pension Society
la Forte
Cherbourg
George the Third
Berkshire
Yarmouth
Norwich
Muaper
Government Police
Jane Robinson
T. R. Robinson
Tunnel Inn
Ashdaleside
Whitby
Yorkshire
Whitby and Pickering
Greenwich
Grove
M. Drury
Home Secretary
Whitehall
James Graham
H. M. Sutton
Secretary of State
Queen’s Bench
Thames
Hayle, Coperhouse, Sandys, Carne
Feargus O'Connor
Northenn
Axpd Eastern Railway
Northern and Eastern Railway
Spelbroke
Ishop’s Stortford
Railway Times
Debate on Poor Law and political blame in 1832 era papers
The article reviews debate over the New Poor Law, faulting ironical attacks and praising Mr Wakley and Mr Ward while noting the broader clash of policies with Corn Laws. It cites O'Connell and Ferrand, discusses trust in leaders, and argues for reform that marries Poor Laws with economic policy.
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Times
Lord Melbourne
Ferrand
Oastler
Lordie
O'Connell
England
Satler
Knaresborough
Wakley
Ward
le Change
Sharman Crawford
United States Political Turmoil Around Tyler and Webster
Report discusses the U S political crisis after the Whig collapse following Harrison's death and the rise of Vice President Tyler. It notes Webster's continued role, the Bank Bill dispute, and potential consequences for U S policy toward England while suggesting Webster could unite moderates to maintain peace.
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United States
M.leod
Whig Party
Tneral Harrison
Tyler
Webster
Department of Foreign Affairs
England
Clay
America
Brussels Revenue Up Slightly Despite Ordinary Growth
The Brussels city revenue rose from 3,031,033 francs in 1639 to 3,097,000 francs last year, a gain of 66,000 francs. Ordinary revenue increased by 47,000 francs, while seven years earlier it stood at 1,983,000 francs and later reached 2,860,000 francs, marking a steady growth in fiscal figures.
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Brussels
Hans of Iceland at Covent Garden a Victorian pantomime
A mixed review of Covent Garden’s current offering notes Hans of Iceland as a feature with scenic effects and melodramatic twists. It criticizes novelty for novelty’s sake, praising stage imagery while contesting modern programming.
Tomb of Edward I Opened in 1774 At Westminster Abbey
In 1774 the Society of Antiquarians opened Edward I s tomb in Westminster Abbey. The body lay in notable preservation and opulent dress after 534 years entombed. Separately the London and Birmingham Railway warns against transporting gunpowder by rail without company notice to ensure safety.
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Society of Antiquarians
Edward I
Westminster Abbey
London and Birmingham Railway
Newmarket First October Meeting Racing Notes
Sporting Intelligence from Newmarket reports a dull room as Liverpool visitors head to the track. Results include T.Y.C. stakes wins by Colonel Peel's Potentia and Lord Bruce's Rosalie, plus Mosques and other notable placings in St Leger and Buckenham stakes events. Across days, Grafton, Rutland, and Exeter contenders compete with betting summaries and plate results.
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Tattersall
Exeter
Bosphorus
Goodman
Dilly
Newmarket
Rouss Nicholas
Electress
Lord Albemarle
Chapple
Mr. Gardner
T.Y.C
A.F
Mr. Batson
Potentia
Duke of Bedford
John-o’-Gaunt
Mr. Thornhill
Colonel Peel
Cameleon
Oakley
Lord Exeter
Abydos
John-o’Gaunt
Eringo
T.Y.C. Post
Ab. M
Lord Bruce
Glaucus
Rosalie
J. Day
Mr. Thorn
Eusebia
Ca Ira
Proof Print
Ally
Clearwell
Plenipo
Gibraltar
Lord Kelburne
Pathfinder
Mr. Pettit
St. Patrick
Emilius
Pettit
Duke of Rutland
Monsieur Jabot
F Beiram
Dahlia
Mr. Bateman
Hanoe
Sir Hercules
Duke of Grafton
Mosque
Sir Hans
Viola
D.I
Flambeau
Robinson
E. C
Mr. Treen
Unn
Mr. Goodman
Belgrade
Lord Exeters
Scutari
Lord Lichfield
D.M
D.J
Florence
Barbara
Rutland
Perseus
Bizarre
Mr. Portman
Endymion
Rosalie Calt
Ferent Ys
R.C
Iliona
St. Francis
Edison
Derry
Col. Peel
Hester
Connop
Unprecedented Coastal Steam Run From London To Isle Of Wight
A detailed account describes a rapid one day excursion by London and South Western Railway and Commercial Steam Navigation Company. About 180 passengers left Nine Elms at dawn, rode a seven carriage special at 30 to 40 mph, toured Saxon ruins near Winchester, enjoyed the Needles and Isle of Wight scenery, and returned to London by rail in the evening. Captain Wrightson led the voyage with praised management and favorable weather despite early threats.
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Fame
J. Corbin
General Steam Navigation Company
Ramsgate
Herne Bay
London-bridge Wharf
Poet’s
St. John
Domitian
Isle of
Patmos
Southampton
Wigat
London
Isle of Wight
London and South-western Railway Company
Commercial Steam, Navigation Company
Commercial Steam Navigation Company
Nine Elms
Mars
Winchester
Wrightson
Town
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Postscript
MR. Wakley
MR. Cobden
Covent Garden ThEatre
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Sheridan Knowles
Hans
Iceland
Victor Hugo
Hugo
Caliban
Orson
Diogenes
Fra Diavolo
Cruikshank
Monkholm Regiment
Drontheim
Guth Stasen
Miss Ballin
Frederick
Gilbert
Monkholm
Gill
J. K. Ridgway
Guth
Oglypiglap
T. Ridgway
Payne
Kerridge
Guy Fawkes
Haymarket Theatre
Holcroft
John Kemble
Miss de Camp
Madame Celeste
Julio
de L’epée
Wallack
Strickland
Dominique
Musard
M. Tolbecque
Mitchell
Bond-street
Braham
Prince’s Theatre
Kingstreet
St. James's
W. H. Seguin
Ded
Laporte
Paris
Mr. Power
Tyrone Power
Power
Vauxhall Gardens
Court of Review
Messrs
Gye and Hughes
Foster
Metropolitan Improvements
Vauxhall
Westminster Road
Sporting Intelligence
Chesterfield
Duke of Cleveland
Orton
Rye
Mr. Heywood
Whippy
Aworth
Hull Bank
Catton
M. Foulis
Pillion
Sampson
Lye
Kirby
Kingston Robin
Jackson
Wings
Haworth
Key
Marialva
Eastcheap
Blakesley
J. Burdon
King’s Head
Inspector Hodgson
Edward Bristow
Hertford Road
Sevenoaks
Potter’s Bar
Hatfield
Bell’s Bar
Charity
Brickwell-gate
Langley
Mr. Nightingale
Langley Toll-Bar
Hodgson
Hitchin
Rose and Crown
Bristow
St. Albans
Potter's Bar
Barnet
Harvey
Burdon
Pirie
Kelly
Humphery
Chapman Marshall
George Carroll
Gibbs
Robert Blakesley
Newgate
Robert Dunn
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Albeyn
Wm. Brathan
James Burdon
Basinghall Street
Pa Rne F
Dunn
Hertfordshire
Pelgal
Central Criminal Court
Mansion House
City of London
Court of Common Council
Sutton
Brixton
Cope
Herts
Cocking
Woolpack Inn
Thomas Brown
James Payne
Whitehead
Bell-bar
Welwyn
Mount Pleasant
Brickwall
Ambrose
Wellington Inn
Nightingale
Hitchin-road
Three Horseshoes
Langley-bottom
Tollgate-Keeper
Thomas Mims
Shefford
Strop Mims
Reightoareeds
Charles G. Hopason
Church of
St. Mary-at-Hill
Clive
Rodney Head
Earl of Chesterfield
South Audley-street
Mayfair
Empire
Brown
Home Office
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