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Newspaper
Edinburgh Evening Courant
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 28, 1868
Page
8
A motion by Mr Kates proposed Mr Pender as fit and proper representative for Linlithgow county. The chair announced the nomination carried by acclamation as about six to seven attendees cheered.
Mr John Gorrie of the Temple London canvassed Galashiels electors in a crowded public hall. About 800 people attended as the Chief Magistrate refused to put the resolution. The interval led to a heated exchange with strong crowd reactions and calls for clarity on the act.
A rumor links Dyce Nicol of Batlogie to Banffshire and BR Doff to Kincardineshire with possible Tory gains if Gordon of Cluny stands. Noe addresses Annan and Kirkcudbright meetings, defending his honesty and noting his father's fame, while Noel questions church disestablishment and fiscal policy, and Laing campaigns in Wick.
(By Telegraph) Purworry candidate Mr Stuart Lane, a Conservative, proclaims himself a thorough Christian Conservative and constitutionalist, opposing disestablishment of the Irish Church but favoring reforms. He appeals to workers to oppose education by compassion and to support measures aiding education with freedom. Nir E F Cayley, independent for North Riding, at Malton discusses Irish Church and agriculture, arguing landowners should decide church matters and linking highway and bond questions to church policy.
Sheriff Criminal Court convicted Robert Stewart Porteous of theft and assault at Crosswood Burn near West Calder. He admitted stealing thirteen cast iron rails and three chains from the water works between April 20 and June 23 last, and stabbing Thomas Spence on January 20. Porteous was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment.
Telegraphed update notes little market change despite a holiday peak. Foreign stocks slip while Turkish and Egyptian scrip show uneven moves. Bank of England securities firm, railways quiet, and notable profits and dividend plans disclosed for National Bank and Atlantic ventures.
The Liverpool and Manchester stock quotes show Great Eastern at 393, North British 342, Manch and Shef 423, with various bonds and canal shares listed. After hours Consols steady at 938 to 94.5, copper and tin steady, South-Eastern traffic down £1269 year over year, Glasgow railway market firm with mixed shifts, and Caledonian stock advancing morning then softening.
Edinburgh Water Co and Caledonian Ordinary shares feature in a mixed listing. The page lists a range of debentures and ordinary stocks including North British, Great Northern, Great Western of Canada, and City of Glasgow Banking Co. with prices, discounts, and conversion mentions, reflecting a bustling mid‑19th century market.
Edinburgh July 25 1868 letters explain how matriculated students of the University may qualify for General Council membership under the Reform Act of 1868. It details conditions attendance and evidence requirements across Aberdeen Glasgow St Andrews and Marischal College, with notes on matriculation lists and registration deadlines.
The July 1868 note outlines Court of Session reforms to shorten vacation delays and speed rulings. It explains new rules for decrees in absence, shortened defences and quicker final decrees, plus streamlined entry from the Bill Chamber and abolition of the antiquated advocation.
Londox Monday report describes a rare temperate session in Parliament as fire eating remarks by Mr Roebuck praising Lord Brougham ease tensions. Gladstone delivers flowing lines, Northcote presents the Indian budget, and debates over Poor Relief Bill linger. Prorogation now eyed for Thursday or Friday.
Members in the Lords and Commons discuss Irish religious houses policy and the Dribbery Election Petitions and Corrupt Practices Bill. Lords hear speeches by Napier Shaftesbury Malmesbury Russell. Commons hears Otway and Northcote on foreign alliances, gun factories, Sierra Leone, Jamaica Clergy Act, and the Indian budget.
The Electric Telegraph Bull passed committee without amendment. Lord Redesdale noted a provision for fair distribution of purchase among shareholders to be moved at third reading. Public Schools Bill cleared committee and read a third time. Abyssinian Prisoners drew attention to envoys and courage of Ras sam, Prideaux, and Blanc. Lords adjourned at 7.85.
The order to go into committee on the Government of India Act Amendment Bill was discharged and the bill withdrawn with plans to reintroduce early next year and refer to a select committee. An ineffectual attempt to count out the House occurred. The Governor General of India Bill was also withdrawn. The Poor Relief Bill passed after debate. other business disposed of and the House adjourned at 2.35.
The Select Committee on Royal Gun Factories reports discrepancies between estimated and actual gun costs, deeming the issue desirable to address and noting explanations in evidence. It also covers Mr John Simons on public hearth, calling for clear liability for sanitary malfeasance and potential legal reforms to protect public health.
Paris July 27 The finance minister prepares for a new loan issue in August as the Legislative Body meets. Debates on the budget end with a 207 to 15 vote approving the ordinary budget amid earlier discussions on elections. Spain July 26 A plot on the Villa de Madrid aimed to land exiles and liberal leaders at the Canary Islands. naval officers resign as Belda resumes Marine portfolio. Denmark July 27 The King of Sweden visits Bernstoff. Russia July 7 the Emperor leaves abroad while peace with the Emir of Bokhara is reported. Venezuela July 27 A revolution breaks out. President Falcon leaves for Caracas as troops seize Caracas on June 28. Yellow fever declines in Lima. a drowning reported at Dundee. Mr Bright ill while Mr Bricur to Scotland. Mr Bright urged rest. A man Francis Miller found dead near Glen Brave quarry.
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