Dispute over Poor Laws and Reform in House Sessions
The debate centers on Lord John Russell’s remarks about the poor laws and the need for reform. A protest by the Duke of Sussex criticizes commerce restrictions and corn laws, arguing for free trade to prevent distress, with dissenting opinions on ministerial policy and Ireland’s governance.
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House of Lords
Duke of Sussex
Scanhorough
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Duran Lemost
du Maury
Tonrrontt
Clements
Evs
Ravyor
Hathertax
Gostorp
Ireland
Sehen
Irish bishops in parliament and public notices in Dundee Advertiser
The report lists Irish representative bishops in parliament including Lord John De La Poer Beresford and others, notes cheers for Lord Russell and Morpeth in the House of Commons, and includes an extract on Thomas Parnell. It mentions Mr. Cockburn being appointed Queen’s counsel and presents a 1841 Return of funds for refugees, detailing sums for Polish and other refugees and related treasury notices.
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John de la Poer Beresford
Armagh
Ludlow ‘Tonson
Killaloe
Clonfert
George de la Poer Bereford
Kilmore
Robert P. Tottenham
John
Russell
Ga House
Morpethi
House of Commons
Dior ConcheTon
Congleton
Goldsmith
Parnell
Thomas Parnell
Cingleton
Cheshire
Commonwealth
Ireland
Dundee Advertiser
Cockburn
Monsey
Apanlek
Nile Caeceee
Liang bShae
R. Mors O'Ferraty
Whitehall
Treasury Chambers
Return of Stamps Issued to The Principal London Newspapers
Important to advertisers return of stamps issued to the principal London newspapers during the quarters ending September 30 and December 31, 1840 and March 31, 1841, printed by order of the House of Commons.
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Loxpon
House OF Commons
Strands and Circulation Thwart Advertisers’ Plans
A fragmentary note from the Evening Chrons and other periodicals discusses the relative reach of the Morning Post and the public ledgers, citing a gain for advertisers through a broader weekly chronicle. It mentions an office at 337 Strand and a comparison of issue totals within 1500 of the Morning Post, underscoring advertiser advantage.
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Tur Weekly Chronicle
Morning Post
Sir R. Perv
Orrice
Correspondence answers on credit and ownership rights
A compilation of legal queries and answers on commercial credit liability, debtor rights, property distribution on death, tenancy notices, game rules, and creditor remedies. It covers indorsements, payment obligations, wills, mortgages, and possession timelines with practical outcomes for each named case.
Weather and civic notices from the week in 1841
The page lists religious liturgy guidelines for Sonpay Sunday, parish and borough burgess list deadlines under the Municipal Reform Act, and notices on objections to county electors and borough lists posted on church doors. It records daily weather notes for Murphy Legh Hist Alm and a London editor letter advocating Robert Owen's reform program with the Universal Community Society of Rational Religionists and calls for rapid education and employment reforms.
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Matthew Vic
Murphy
Legh
E.N.M
Weekly Chronicle
Owen
Congress of the Allied Powers
Frankfort
Hargreaves
Arkwright
Watt
Great Britain
Ireland
Robert Peel
Afr. Owen
Universal Community Society of
Rational Religionists
Tytherley
Hampshire
New Moral World
Winstan Garin
London
Pall-mail
Mr. Owen
Parliamentary letters and public notices in 1841 Chronicle
Readers respond to political topics, printer delays, and public issues. Letters critique government, wages, emigration options, and taxation while activists discuss Somerville and the Spanish Legion, labor conditions, and anti tyranny appeals.
Sunrise and high water rules for Great Britain and Ireland
Instructions to compute sunrise and sunset by latitude adjustments and to adjust high water times for major ports such as Bristol Cork Falmouth Hull Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow and Southampton with offsets from the London Dock gates time. See Notices to Correspondents for calendar details.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London Dock
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hull
Milford Haven
Brighton
Cowes
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Resignation of ministry speech by Lord John Russell
The Weekly Chronicle reports Lord Melbourne and Lord John Russell announcing the resignation of the Whig ministry to Parliament. Russell praises Melbourne and states the policy arc from Reform Act to Free Trade. The piece criticizes Lord Stanley and the Duke of Buckingham, predicts limited corn law changes, and urges voters to act through constituencies to curb Tory power.
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Lord John Russell
Lord Melbourne
House of Lords
Robert Peel
Wortley
John Russell
Lord Grey
Lord Stanley
House of Commons
Sir Robert Peel Speech and Government Analyzed
The piece assesses Sir Robert Peel as a clever, cautious operator whose speech sought to balance party aims and public fears. It notes his tactical retreats, evasions, and shifting convictions, leaving unclear his future policy on Corn Laws, West Indian interests, and Timber duties, amid cabinet projections and Buckingham's positions in parliament.
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House of Lords
Robert Peel
House of Commons
Duke of Richmond
Duke of Buckingham
Lord Ripon
Gladstone
Board of Trade
Robert Perl
Lord Stanley
North Lancashire
Lascelles
John Russell
France
Sir Robert Peel
House of ‘Commons
Buckingham
Aylesbury
Winchester
France and England Peel and Guizot pact prospects
The piece argues a resumed Commercial Treaty with France under Peel and Guizot could bring national gains, with Palmerston’s resignation seen as a potential benefit. It cautions about Aberdeen’s Algiers stance, calls Algiers a Europe safety valve, and ridicules a Don Quixote-like diplomat pursuing costly colonial adventures.
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France
Robert Inglis
Robert Peel
Monsieur Guizot
Lord Palmerston
England
Chamber of Deputies
Monsieur Thiers
Peel
Guizot
Lord Aberdeen
Algiers
Europe
The Times and the New Baronetage Critique
In a Washington of wit, the piece defends Sir John Easthope and Sir George Larpent against alleged Liberal press corruption while imagining a Conservative remedy. It argues a Walter baronetcy would calm Conservative Press anxieties and mocks the Times for its editorial bitterness toward new baronets.
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Times
John Easthope
Nottingham
George Larpent
Fir Grove
Surrey
John Walter
Bearwood
Walter
John
Larpent
West Riding
Robert Peel
Fry
The liberal misunderstanding over franchise extension
A Liberal split over Sharman Crawford and Ward Roebuck is miscast as a lasting schism. The divide was about timing and unity, not principle, with Ward and Roebuck arguing for a prepared, concerted push to enlarge the franchise before proceeding.
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Sharman Crawford
Wallace
Ward
Roebuck
House of Commons
Robert Peel
Liberal Party
Liberal members urged united action over Peel era debates
In a heated discussion the Liberal group is urged to act in concert rather than as a debating club. The piece notes divisions over Sir Robert Peel and the government’s handling, calls for a fair trial for reformers, and advocates concentrating responsibility on the Prime Minister while warning against perpetual opposition to taxes and finance.
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Sharman Crawford
Phica
Sina ‘ Wallace
Times
Watster
House of Commons
Robert P
Robert Peel
Camijr
Finlee
Duncombe
Postscript on the new Ministry and Corn Laws reform doubts
The writer questions the new ministry’s composition and fears a sham Corn Law reform. They warn that a protected system will persist under Sir Robert Peel and anticipate a hollow, guarded committee led by Fremantle and Clerk. The piece notes Parliament’s schedule and the Queen’s role in grooming ministers.
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Jndew
Debert Peel
Duke of Richmond
Edward Knatchhull
Duke of Buckingham
Robert Peel
Thomas Fremantl
Ant
George Clerk
the Treasury
Jamesham
Robert P
House of Commons
Wilther
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Jonx Russell
John Stuart’ Wortley
Lord Morpeth
Lord Sell
G. W. Wood
George Aviilian Wood
Edward Knatchbull
Robert Harry Inglis
Br. Greens
Edward Buller
Brotherton
Owen Stanley
Wr. Pusey
C. W. G. Howard
Villiers Stuart
Captain Tones
Viscount Duncan
Charles Douglas
Lord Fitcalan
Mr. Buckley
Bfar
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Courier
Public Ledger
St. James's Chronicle
Evening Mail
Evening Chronicle
Iaitte
Magnet
Observer
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John Bull
Speer
Britannia
True Sun
Bell's New Messenger
St.James’s Chrons
John Bulls
Mark-Jane Express
Evening Mails
Shipping Gazettes
True Suns
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