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Newspaper
British Standard
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 14, 1858
Page
1
The Earl of Paler e TSR questioned the Oude proclamation and the government’s handling of the matter. He reserved judgment pending more information while opposing premature conclusions. The session adjourned at half past six after debate on the third reading of the Dill.
A lengthy and garbled transcription reports House of Commons proceedings including resignations and disapproval from peers, motions on abolition and landed proprietors, committee nominations, mining petitions from Hanley, and private bill concerns. The text notes delays, adjournments, and routine parliamentary business amid unclear August to May timeline references.
The House of Commons discussed Indian resolutions and a proposed transfer of duties from the Court of Directors to a Secretary of State. Debate focused on whether the head of India should be a President or Secretary, with a compromise phrased as “one of the responsibi lities of the Crown.” The Lords’ amendments and Limerick election inquiry were also noted.
Report covers multiple court actions with Guilty verdicts for forging and fraud. Clergymen and officials face penal servitude up to fifteen years. Prosecution of Truslove debated. Lord Campbell and Treasury urged swift trial. Observations include political critique and social commentary on diet and industry.
Telegraphs report Calcutta and China mails arriving at Corfu with dates from Calcutta to April 9 Madris 16 Ceylon 19 Hongkong 30. Despatches describe operations in Rohilund with 26 casualties and a march toward Azimghur. Seaton defeats rebels on March 7 and a Bengal Light Cavalry court martial at Umballah sentences handed down.
A fragmentary report describes a Wednesday opening at Stanley terrace Notting Hill for a reception aimed at aiding respectable women. The text also references the Home scheme, modern surgery aims, and the Prince Consort's visit to inspected buildings in Angelcourt with various dignitaries present.
Amid alarms in Shields and North Shields, several homes were broken into last week. Etal Villa, home of the Mayor of Tynemouth, lost silver plate valued over 150 pounds while Mrs Hall’s residence also had keys stolen and a second entry attempt frustrated. A Lordship will and other estates are noted in the period’s notices.
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