Debates Over Slavery Documents and Tamworth Petition Scandal
The House of Commons and Lords discuss whether to publish secret documents on slavery and Thuggee in India, while Tamworth petition forgery is exposed with widespread false signatures. Lords adjourn and prorogation follows as MPs debate reform and budgets amid distress in manufacturing districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Duke of Buckingham
Duke of Wellington
Earl of Ellenborough
Earl of Caroian
Earl of Ripon
Bishop of
Worcester
Lord Brougham
Earl of Wharncliffe
Earl of Shaftesbury
Augustus Clifford
Commons
Exchequer Bills
Poorlaw Commission
Population
House of Commons
Coanceltor
Will and legal guidance column notes 1841 letters
A long Bay area column features reader questions on wills occupation debts and executor duties. It includes advice on heir claims ejectment after twenty years and administration rules plus comments on ordination age and taxation. The piece also presents weather calendar notes Michaelmas terms and railways electricity discourse excerpts amid miscellaneous letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Ni
Manchester
Bristol
J.W
Durham
B. W
A. Z
J. B
O. P
Spital Fields
Nottingham
Time Rules for Sunrise Sunset and High Water
The note explains calculating sunrise and sunset shifts for Great Britain and Ireland using latitude references and minute adjustments per degree. It also provides hour-based corrections to the London high water time for many ports including Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow and Southampton with a pointer to per harbor differences and to consult Notices to Correspondents for calendar-related details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain and Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Prorogation Speech Sparks Press Critique of Peel Era
The Weekly Chronicle laments the recent Parliament prorogation and the Queen's Speech. It criticizes the short session, calls Peel’s leadership vague, and predicts hardships for the working classes amid looming reforms and Trade woes. It argues the Crown’s power rests on public apathy and warns of a landlord dominated parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Robert Peel
Artizan
Peel
Buckingham
New Zealand
United States
Robert Peel
Overland Mail Report Reassesses Canton Campaign
The piece critiques Captain Elliot and the Canton expedition, noting repeated fortification losses and costly diplomacy. It argues the naval and military actions were brilliant while the diplomatic effort faltered, blaming Elliot for partial concessions and delayed justice amid imperial stubbornness. The article also alleges a ransom paid and misused funds, with soldiers bearing the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penelope
Hugh Gough
Humphrey Senhouse
Elliot
Canton
British Plenipotentiaries Face China Impasse and Captain Elliot Critique
The piece condemns Captain Elliot for failing to secure a durable settlement with China. It notes disavowal of the Governor and coercive measures as likely, while praising Sir Hugh Gough's gallantry and the harmony within the service. It anticipates Sir Henry Pottinger’s arrival as a factor in future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
China
Henry Pottinger
Elliot
Wellington and the late chancellor disputed by critics
The article condemns the Duke of Wellington for unclear statements on state finances, arguing his remarks inflated scrutiny. It cites pressure from the Times, details the alleged £2,500,000 deficiency, and notes Baring and Goulburn defending the accuracy of estimates against insinuations.
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Wir
Wann
Mr. Walter
Baronet
Tamworth
R. Pee
Stafford Gnol
Mr. Torney
R. Peet
W. Witliams
J. Graham
F. Barina
Duke of Wellington
Mr. B
R. Peel
Goulburn
Baring
Iscount Pamerson
R. Pre
England
Lord Melbourne
Canada
London
Moxey Market
Crry
House of Lords
House of Commons
Robert Peel
Times
The One Shilling Duty Fallacy and Petitions to the Queen
A critical discussion denounces Peel's Sliding Scale and argues a 1s duty would raise bread prices more than it saves. It condemns Tory manipulation in petition handling and questions Sir James Graham's secrecy around signatures and the Queen's consideration of distress petitions.
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Alderman Thompson
Westmoreland
Pulsford
Hereford
Ffolliott
Sligo
Maynard
Waxley
Congles Buren
Carnarvon
George Paget
Bunter
Hawes
Waxey
Scotland
Waxtey
Tamworth
Warp
Home Department
J. Graham
Mr. Ward
Sir James Graham
Ward
Bond Fide
George Starkey
Thomas Starkey
John Starkey
Wm. Starkeys
Sarah Starkeys
Elizabeth Starkeys
Charles Starkey
Wm. Denville
John Clarson
Charles Clarson
Ann Clarson
John
Ann Westbury
William Farebrother
Joseph
Thomas
Henry Woodcock
Mary
William Coleman
John Coleman
William Taylor
William Seale
Stafford Gaes
Renee Tae
Robert Peel
Lord Brougham
Treasury
Radnor
Lord Kinnaird
James Graham
Java Aves
Say
James Uralan
House of Commons
C. Villiers
Home Secretary
One Shilling Duty Debates and Market Effects Explored
The article argues that a One Shilling Duty fails to benefit consumers, as capitalists manipulate Wheat prices and supply. It criticizes sliding scale schemes and the current government’s approach, noting potential price volatility and political maneuvering by figures like the Dukes Wellington and Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wellington
Duke of Richmond
Death of Lord Sydenham Murmurs Public Career Ends
A muted notice records the death of Lord Sydenham, expressing deep regard for his public service. It promises fuller details on the fifth page and a longer tribute next week.
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Lord Sydenham
Sydenham
Disarmament debate and Spanish insurrection rumors in Paris
Paris dispatches report disarmament as the leading issue in journals and salons with Debats opposing navy cuts and arguing for line of battle ships as naval education. Insurrection in Spain is not newly confirmed, but intrigue around Queen Christina at the French court is suspected. Reports from Navarre and Pampeluna detail O Donnell’s movement with battalions and guards, with various factions claiming support or neutrality. A Wakefield public meeting will honor Earl Fitzwilliam’s services with Lord Morrettu chairing.
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Liston
House of Corpus, Garcia, and Co
London
Dor
Richard Sill
Lincoln’s Inn-fields
James Hodson
Regent-square
St. Pancras
Twyford
Bow-street
Inspector Black
Concannon
Thomas
Sill
Hodson
Mom Francy
Paris
Jourbes
Salons
Spain
Christina
China
Courrier Francais
Canton
Courrier
Maxes
Eee
Sos
Ioniieur Universe
Atteteur Parisien
St. Sebastien
Moniteur
Navarre
O'Donnell
Pampeluna
Genoa
Ribeiro
St. Sebastian
Moniteur Parisien
Isabella
Ishaluna
National Guard
la Presse
Narvaez
la Press
Regi Lorp Morrettu
Wakefield
Earl Fitzwilliam
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Drarty
Madden
Africa
Lord ElLensonover
Alliement
Government of
India
Law Commissioners
Iran
Socek
Brovenam
Black Rod
Bowring
M.leod
C. Napier
Secretary of the Admiralty
M‘leod
America
Bromherton
R. Perr
Windsor
John Young
Lord Normanton
T. Frewant Tle
Linlithgow
Charles Hope
Greenwich Hospital
S. Duxcowse
Cobbet Club
Chipperiem
H. Baipeeman
Carlow
R. Peer
Banff
Memuzr
Yorker
Lords
LEGAL
Sundbay
Cambridge
Murphy
Oxford
Holbeach
Legh
Trusspay
Hastings
Sarunpay
Bonaparte
Westher— Murphy
E.N.M
Raiuways
Weekly Chronicle
Tyro
Stevenson
Tyre
J. M
J.B. W
Fes
Equity
Henry Ellis
William
T. Wagstaff
Frederick Harvey
Lloyd's
W. Challinor
Feargus O'Connor
F. W
John Hewit
Bedford
Paton
Bfrs
Wood
Witliam
Lennox
Ngland
Milner
Gibson
St. Clement's Savings Bank
Lennon
the Weekly Chronicle
Overland Mail
Exchequer
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