Newspaper - Daily Advertiser, Boston, January 11, 1848

This item is an issue of the "Daily Advertiser" newspaper from Boston, dated Tuesday, January 11, 1848. The primary content focuses on the "Admission of Jews to Parliament," detailing the debates in the British House of Commons regarding the removal of civil and political disabilities for Jewish subjects. It includes the speech of Lord John Russell introducing his motion and the responses from figures like Sir Robert Inglis and Lord Ashley, who opposed the motion. The article discusses principles of religious liberty, the Christian character of the constitution, and historical precedents. Visually, the item is a text-heavy newspaper clipping with multiple columns, typical of periodicals from the mid-19th century, showing some signs of age and staining.

Associated People/Businesses

• Lord John Russell
• Sir Robert Inglis
• Lord Ashley
• Mr. Macaulay
• David Hume
• Edward Gibbon
• Dr. Arnold
• Mr. Solamons
• Baron L. de Rothschild

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Jewish Emancipation
• Parliament
• Religious liberty
• United Kingdom
• Boston
• 19th Century
• Newspaper
• Politics
• Social issues
• Antisemitism
• Civil rights

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 10