Corn Laws and Foreign Policy Clash Over Trade and Power
In a broad critique, the author argues that Britain’s corn laws cripple foreign policy by restricting imports and provoking retaliatory tariffs. He urges rapid repeal to restore market access, prevent decline, and rebuild influence through open ports and reciprocal trade with Prussia Sweden Belgium and France. The piece links domestic hardship to international standing and warns of economic self-harm if protection continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Baltic
France
Spain
Portugal
Turkey
Belgium
Russia
Lord Lyndhurst
Lord Palmerston
Foreign Office
Lord Castlereagh
Pitt
Lord Aberdeen
England
United Kingdom
Prussia
Prussian Commercial League
Rhenish
Wiliam
Rhine
Sweden
Norway
Algiers
Africa
Rome
Buenos Ayres
Mexico
Spanish America
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Sion
Accouchement of the Duchess of Orleans Birth of a Prince
Paris reports the birth of Louis Philippe Albert, Count of Paris, after the Duchess of Orleans delivered a healthy boy at the Tuileries. King, Queen, and ministers witnessed the event. cannons by the Invalides proclaimed the birth, and a baptism followed by the Archbishop of Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Count Mole
France
Chamber of Peers
Tuileries
Marsan
Orleans
Chateau
the Invalides
Louis Philippe Albert
Ministerial Evening Journal
Morreau Hangs in Kingston and Trade News from New York
From Kingston Commercial Advertiser August 8 a convict named James Morreau was executed in front of the gaol with a small crowd. The body was buried in the Catholic churchyard after prayer and a note of expected retribution for those who influenced his actions. The Montreal Herald notes the Vestal transporting traitors to Bermuda and criticizes lenient parole. New York reports banks resuming specie payments across several states on August 13, with Mississippi delaying until its next cotton crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
New York
Bristol
United States
Canadas
Havannah
Quebec
Toronto
Montreal
Lord Durham
Morreau
Kingston Commercial Advertiser
James Morreau
Gordon
Montreal Herald
Bermuda
Canada
So-Disant Sons of Liberty
New England
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Tennessee
Alabama
Louisianna
Mississippi
Biddle
Royal Society presidency to be relinquished by Duke of Sussex
The Duke of Sussex plans to resign the presidentship of the Royal Society at Somerset House while keeping the presidency of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce in the Adelphi. Health is good but sight problems will limit future patronage. Also notes the Marchioness of Hastings season hunting in Bonar and a Duchess of Orleans amnesty discussion after delivery. A Canadian service draft and a fatal accident at Brunswick Terrace are reported, plus balloon trips by Nassau and Coronation balloons with several travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Count de
Tuileries
Place Carrousel
Mounted National Guard
Quai du Louvre
Madame Adelaide
Duke of Orleans
Clementine
Duke of Nemours
Vive Lé Roz
Hotel de Ville
Notre Dame
France
Mary
Jesus Crist
Sacred
Huck
Bous Sens
Cathedral of
Rue d’Arcole
Parvis Nowe Dame
Duchess of
Duke of Sussex
Royal Society
Somerset House
Society For the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce
Adelphi
Marchioness of
Hastings
Louis Philippe
Canada
85Th Regiment
Maunsell
Richardson
Brunswick Terrace
Edgeware Road
Vauxhall Gardens
London
River Thames
Essex
Chingford
James Green
Helland
Webb
Nassau
Walsham Cross
Hertfordshire
Charles Green
W. Hughes
James Holland
Tucker
Execution of Devey at Warwick Elucides a tragic murder tale
The condemned 28 year old Devey dies on the Warwick scaffold after a fatal feud with Davenport. Witnesses cite a friendship turned to hatred over a disputed workman dispute. The event draws crowds and prompts petitions to the throne for clemency.
Unoccupied Waterloo Road House After Grimwood Murder
The vacant house once occupied by Eliza Grimwood on Waterloo road remains untenanted despite rent cuts. Landlord endures curios observers and financial loss as applicants visit only to satisfy idle interest. The Dart robbery tale follows with Edward Le Maistre captured after stealing a captain’s writing desk and treasure, later found on his person and the desk recovered at the suspect’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Grimwood
Waterloo Road
Hubbard
Rononery
Edward le Maistre
Jersey
Dart
Bis
Plymouth
Sean
Bisson
Levenport
Postage Tax Hurts Poor as Costly Letters Are Barred
A critique in favor of penny postage argues the 600 percent tax on a shilling stamp weighs hardest on the poor. It cites testimonies before a House of Commons committee showing how high rates hinder letters from workers, widows, sailors, and the unemployed, and supports Rowland Hill’s plan for universal penny postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
House of Commons
Rowland Hill
United Kingdom
Death and financial ruin of Alr Wilhereres analysis
The article details the late Alr Wilhereres life of generosity toward worthy causes and his broad public support. It notes a sudden decline in fortune after a failed claim against AMWA Company, with losses around £46,000 to £50,000. His Yorkshire estate was sold to cover the debt, and he spent his final years with two sons, one gaining a church living presented by Lord Brougham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr Wilhereres
Lindos
Toss
Yorkshire
Lord Brougham
Otc
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Sistor
Foreign Affairs
Duchess of Orleans
the American Papers
Price
Devey
Warwick
Davenport
Dewey
Birmingham
Joseph Sturge
Morgan
Isle of Wight
John Russell
Ryley
Childe
Conolly
Weekly Chronicle
Mr. Ashurst
Somersetshire
Glasgow
Manchester
Bledlow
Bucks
Liverpool
Ireland
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