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Newspaper
Empire
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 28, 1855
Page
3
A collection of 19th century opinion from The Daily News and other papers railing at the Newcastle War Ministry and the British administration for failures in appointments and policy. It questions Crown influence over generals, laments Balaklava outcomes, mocks court antics, and laments Parliament's handling of the Crimea war while urging stronger, centralized leadership.
The Times notes a minister likening a future war to the imperial war ministry and warns that millions will be wasted if preparations are insufficient. It questions readiness for Sebastopol or broader campaign, citing shortages of animals, transport, and even summer clothing. The piece highlights the danger of being unprepared for field operations.
The Emperor and Empress arrived at Paris at half past six on Sunday evening. They were greeted at the Northern Station by high officials and the English ambassador Lord Cowley. The crowd cheered their Majesties. both are reported in excellent health. A decree from Windsor appoints Admiral Hamelin as secretary of state for the navy and the colonies. The Moniteur translates addresses from Irish and English cities to the Emperor. The camp equipage has been sent south for a possible Crimea campaign, marking the first clear indication the Emperor may personally go to the field.
A report from Denmark notes the trial of former Ministers is postponed to early June. A distant relative of the current Premier is ill and absent, threatening changes in the court’s composition if the Parliament dissolves the Diet before the major case proceeds. The ex ministers face expected defeat and likely heavy penalties for unauthorized public treasury expenditures.
At Potsdam a ceremonial transfer of a uniform worn by Nicholas I. was presented to a regiment of Cuirassiers, with Russian national music and a reading of donation documents. Separately, Prussian debates on abolishing the Sound dues reveal tensions over Vienna diplomacy and the prospect of Prussia entering broader conflict depending on peace prospects and Western powers.
The Pope, during a visit to Rome, witnessed a tremor as the hall in the monastery of St. Agnes collapsed beneath guests after dinner. Cardin als and generals were injured while the Pontiff descended unhurt and ordered prayers and a benediction as rescuers cleared wreckage. The event interrupted the Pope's audience with Propaganda College pupils.
The St Petersburg Journal reports an Easter amnesty proclaimed by Emperor Alexander and mentions broad war fever in Russia. The New Prussian Gazette reprints a Russian correspondent describing widespread militia mobilization, unrest, and the Baskirs arriving in regiments who fear earthquakes and seek audience with the Emperor.
The Royal Mail steamer Asia, Captain EF G Lott, arrived at the Mersey from Boston and Halifax carrying 177 passengers and 7300 dollars in specie freight. Reports from New York cite stable markets, rising breadstuffs and active provisions, with a New Maine Law pending that would ban liquor sales and levy fines. Additional notes cover British enlistment efforts, recruits for Crimea, and a savage riot in Cincinnati where Dutch and American factions clashed, cannons were seized, and several were killed.
A letter from New Brunswick colonists disclaims treason yet questions self rule and cries for greater local autonomy. They challenge the distant government for neglect and ask when colonists mature enough to govern their own laws, constitution, and administration. Dated Westmoreland Times New Brunswick, April 4.
The Halifax Catholic notes a scam that lured about sixty Irish immigrants from Boston via Windsor with promises of railroad work at six to eight dollars weekly. Instead they were told they would join a Foreign Legion to be raised here. The paper condemns the fraud and questions the creditability of those behind it and the use of deceit to recruit for Britain’s forces.
The Imperial visit of the Emperor and Empress of France to the Crystal Palace at Sydenham is described with emphasis on the Friday proceedings. The morning weather was bright and crowds filled London Bridge Station as spectators struggled to secure railway seats amid the large throngs gathered for the event.
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