Parliament turmoil over gallery disruptions and justice reform
In a chaotic session the House of Commons grappled with gallery interruptions by Mr Roebuck and Chartists as lawmakers debated the poor law and the Administration of Justice Bill. Debates praised Lord Cottenham while urging separation of political and judicial functions to prevent future losses to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Hawes
Ward
Times
G. Crerk
Rorstee
D. Norreys
Minters
William III
Kensington Palace
T. Fremantis
Greene
G. Crerx
Viscount Pattrrston
G. Creix
Right
Baronet
the Treasury
T. Fremantle
Viscount ‘Parsterston
Lord Cottenhans
Waxarr
Lord Cottenham
Wakley
Bunsen
Court of Chancery
Mr. C. Buller
C. Buller
Mr. Buller
Inns of Court
Middle Temple
Lincolns Inn
Oxford
Cambridge
Commons
Inn of Court
Manchester
T.L. R
W. J. Miles
John Jones
V.J
P. Hughes
T. G. BR
Henry Adson
Joseph Granger—Fou
Exeter
H. H
D. M
Turton
England
America
Funeral peal honors ringer John Edwards at St Clement’s
Crowds gathered Wednesday near St Clement Strand and St Dunstan Fleet Street to hear a funeral bell for John Edwards aged sixty four buried at St Clement's churchyard. Edwards served as steeple keeper for both churches for thirty four years.
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St. Clement
Strand
St. Dunstan
Fleetstreet
John Edwards
St. Clement's
C. K. Murray
Duke of York Tavern
Hanwell
Solomon Cohen
Whitecross-street
St. Luke's
Cohen
Consolidated Bank
Prescott Street
Goodman’s Fields
Miles
Hexton
St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Luke’s Workhouse
Bagley
Hanwell Asylum
Hoxton
St. Luke's Hospital
County Lunatic Asylum
Sarah Cohen
Farringdon-street
Return of Stamps IssueD To Advertisers 1840 41
Important notice printed by order of the House of Commons concerning the return of stamps issued to advertisers and the principal London newspapers during the quarters ending September 30 avpD December 31, 1840, and March 31, 1841.
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London
Houre of Commons
Time rules for sunrise sunset and high water ports
Instructions give how to compute sunrise and sunset for Great Britain and Ireland using latitude adjustments. It lists add or subtract minutes per degree and cites high water times for major ports with specific hour and minute offsets from London Dock gates. It notes more information in Notices to Correspondents.
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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
View of Peelite Government in the British Cabinet
The piece attacks the Peel administration, naming Lords and MPs who back Free Trade or oppose reform. It condemns corruption and intimidation, predicts little real change, and laments the electorate’s gullibility. The author argues the country faces ruin despite a nominal reform effort.
Peel's New Government Under Scrutiny In 1841
A 1841 London commentary rails at Sir Robert Peel's first ministry as an old, biased coalition. It argues the cabinet overrepresents landowning interests, names key figures like Lord Ripon, Knatchbull, Buckingham, Stanley, Graham, and Goulburn, and predicts limited reform, condemning the government for embracing Tory conservatism over broader change.
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Lord Lincoln
Mr. Gladstone
Board of Trade
Lord Ashburton
House of Lords
Treasury
Bingham Baring
Milnes Gaskell
Charles Wynn
Granville Somerset
Beaultiis
Duchy of Lancaster
Kreimaude
George Clerk
Robert Peel
Buckingham
Sir Robert Peel
George Dandin
Ireland
Cas Voulu
Spectator
Lord Stanley
James Graham
Lord Melbourne
Goulburn
Duke of Buckingham
Edward Knatchbull
Baronet
Lord Lyndhurst
Lord Ripon
Agricultural Party
Curran
Henry Grattan
Dinner to Mr Byng at Brentford draws 500 Middlesex electors
A lavish dinner for Mr Byng in a marquee near Brentford drew over 500 Middlesex electors. The gathering highlighted Liberal fervor and praised Byng’s anti aristocracy stance and free trade vision. Speakers included Duncombe Villiers Ward Hobhouse Easthope Wikle and Lord Ebrington. The editor notes Byng’s speech as highly practical and influential for liberal aims.
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Brentford
Byng
Middlesex
Robert Peel
Commons
Mr. Byng
Duncombe
Charles Villiers
Ward
T. Hobhouse
John Easthope
Thomas Wikle
Lord Ebrington
Ireland
Otway Cave
Roebuck and Press Privilege in Times Debate
A cautious editorial defends Mr Roebuck against Times criticism over his Poor Law Motion while urging restraint in using parliamentary privilege to shield press commentary. It likens past leaders’ responses to hostile columns, notes the power and limits of the press, and lists figures deemed lucky or unlucky in current political shifts including dIsraeli Maclean Staton and Perceval.
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House of Commons
Ward
Mr. Hawes
Lawson
Roebuck
Times
John Russell
Lord Stanley
Mr. Roebuck
Fred
Donald Maclean
Lord Staton
Robert
Lord Palmerston
Ami
Manners Sutton
Colonel Perceval
de Siuard
Edward Sugden
Trish
Pennefather
London
Treland
Messrs
Shaw
Lefroy
Jackson
Trenham
Holiies
Herries
Armagh
Tee
Bridport Writ Moves Prompt a Liberal Seat Change
The Wednesday writs moved for Bridport show Mr Warburton not opposed yet the seat likely to pass to Mr Cochrane a young man largely unknown in the representation. No fault is found with Warburton’s character but a replacement is anticipated without opposition.
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Bridport
Warburton
Cochrane
Unclear political dispute and awaiting Commons committee decision
A fragmented report discusses Conservative support for Mrs Cucheee and Mr Wu, noting unresolved circumstances and a distant future reveal. It laments the Liberal Party’s position as Mr Warburton’s influence, and mentions Mr Mitchell’s return to a House committee next year amid a temporary absence.
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Chatell le
Cucheee
Ton
Mitchell
House of Couny Hds
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Warburton
Writs Move and Contests Mark Westminster Elections
Twenty seven new writs were moved by Sir Ti Fremantis as elections loom in Buckingham London and Newark. Contests are limited with only Sunderland and Newark promising real opposition while others may be uncontested. The piece notes party maneuvering over seats and the influence of patrons on constituencies.
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Ramcas
Weekly Chronicle
Faraday
Royal Institution
G. R
Westminster
Metropolitan Anti
Bank of England
Cheltenham
John Bull
H. B
Ti. Fremantis
Vietuny
Mr. Acland
Lancashire
Lord Stanley
Ft Cy
Dorchester
James Graham
Buller
William Follett
Amon
Iis
Gladstone
Newark
Wits
Sunderland
Gs Liberal Party
Thomson
Wolverly Atuwood
Andy
Debates in Commons on Peel’s Financial Plan Reform
The House of Commons considers urgent finance with Sir Robert Peel expected to present measures Friday. Critics warn that the proposed loan approach widens deficits and risks future extravagance, urging alternative methods while Parliament weighs England’s financial system and public funds amid uncertain six month delays.
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House of Commons
Robert Peel
England
Ian
Exeter Election and Westmorland Representation Notes
Exeter electors gathered at Pratt's Old London Inn to greet Sir Whee lett as he canvassed without opposition. Reports mention J Milnes Gaskell MP for Wenlock likely retaining his seat, while Westmorland representation shifts due to a peerage vacancy. Ashley and the Tex Hours Factory dispute cited with Mr Crabtree letter urging continued effort for factory questions and welfare.
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Exeter
Wheelett
Pratt
Old London Inn
Jerge Bedgle
Ezeter
Eat J. Milnes Gaskell, Esq
Wenlock
Alderman
Lorp Ashley
TEX Hours Factory
Crabtree
West Ri Byshire
Robert Peel
AsHlEy
Mark Crabtree
Bradford
Yorkshv
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Cotton Twist
Duke of Wellington
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Audh
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W.C
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Hume
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Peel
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Charles II
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Britannia
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John Bulls
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