State of the Nation and the Press in Reform Era England
A critical polemic on the Church of England, the press, and the English aristocracy. It argues the church remains a political instrument with unequal wealth, praises educated people yet condemns noble self interest, and calls for national reform after exposing widespread social and political folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Jeffrey
Junius
Cobbett
Wilks
The
Times
England
Russia
Kossuth
Napoleon
Despot
O’connor
Harney
Reynolds
Christ
Old Bailey
War Controversy in British Quarterly Review
Manchester dispatch notes the British Quarterly Review, long known for zeal in promoting the war, is viewed by religious readers with regret. The current issue, likely authored by Rev Dr Vaughan of Lancashire Independent College, presents The War Controversy as a faithful account of key diplomatic events leading to the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Quarterly Review
Vaughan
Lancashire Independent College
War policy debate sparks clash in Manchester hall
A religious publication controversy led to a lecture by Mr. Thompson at Manchester Town Hall. He attacked Dr Vaughan and accused him of misquoting and bias in war defenses, denying a Russian ambassador interview proposing a secret treaty. The speech attracted deep interest among peace supporters and critics alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
Thompson
Vaughan
Russia
Ile
Christian Review
Peace Party
Manchester
Emperor's Paris Visit and war news reach Vienna reports
From Paris the correspondent notes the Emperor likely to visit the Crimea early next month. He stresses the war’s urgency, discusses Vienna Conference outcomes, and cites market reactions to rumors of a possible war speech. He analyzes Russia, Austria, and Prussia positions, plus naval minister Hamelin and new French Institute decree.
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Paris
Crimea
Boulogne
Vienna
Our
Constitutionnel
Prince Gottschakoff
Lord Palmerston
Russia
Lord John
Sebastopol
Austria
Moniteur
Pest
Prussia
France
England
Baltic
Black Seas
Hamelin
Windsor Castle
Prized Admission or Sitting Date Without Ministerial Consent
A remark on Bonaparte fear of literary men who resist slavery, noting that prize or ticket admission can be set without consent, reflecting his policy aimed at forcing authors into subservience. The passage frames the ban as an inherent part of his rule and his fear of independent thinkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Know Nothing sides with slavery in New York and Maine lines
New York correspondence from April 12 1855 reports Know Nothing foes promoting slavery, citing threats to Council members and anti slavery stances. It notes Seward’s opposition to the slave power, Maine’s anti slavery measures, and a cheering anti slavery letter by M Victor Schelcher with European Republican support.
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New York
Seward
Congress
Rickerson
New York House of Assembly
Seaward
New York State
National Congress
Washington
Pierce
Millard Fillmore
United States
Sam. Houston
St. Jacinto
Sam
Nebraska
Boston
Garrison
Texas
Hamilton
Maine
House of Commons
York
Thompson versus Baines in Leeds opinion test
The letter to the editors questions when Mr G Thompson will visit Leeds to probe Mr Baines's views from the blue books. The writer also critiques a Times interpolated National Anthem stanza used at an Imperial Opera visit, condemning the scene as worldly and inappropriate for prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
the Times
Timperor
England
France
The Value of England's Cheers
Srrs recounts reactions to public figures from Cromwell to Mazzini with a mix of irony and praise. It notes the crowd’s warmth for leaders like Cromwell and Hudson, contrasts with fear to praise great men, and ends with a Latin moral about emptiness of crowds and power.
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England
the Empire
Srrs
Cromwell
George Hudson
House of Commons
Gog
Magog
Maziini
Louis Napoleon Visit Sparks Editorial Controversy
A letter to the Empire editors protests Louis Napoleon's 1855 visit, arguing monetary power sways public feeling and condemning French wars. The writer, Young John, questions patriotic memory and demands the trophies of past conflicts be removed to reflect the era’s supposed folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Napoleon
King Lear
Napoleon
Young John
Decimal coinage proposal for a pound and cent system
A letter to The Empire argues for decimalizing British currency. It proposes 12 pence equal to one shilling, 1,000 farthings per pound, and a new two-pence halfpenny silver “cent.” It suggests keeping existing coins, taxing postage stamps, and valuing accounts in pounds and cents with mill and decimals as needed. Walter Marriage signs the piece.
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Empire
Walter Marriage
Liquor Traffic Debate Opens Public Discussion
The author urges broad public debate on the Maine Liquor Law, arguing liquor traffic fosters drunkenness, poverty, and crime and that licenses undermine national interests. He challenges supporters to present contrary views, promising further discussion on enforcement and remedies.
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Empire
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M. Victor Schelcher
Consul Saunders
M. Kossuth
Louis Kossuth
Republican Party
Saunders
M. Schelcher
Europe
M. Scheelcher
Joseph Barker
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