Debate on Army Purchase System Sparks Cross Country Reform
The piece attacks promotion by purchase in the British army, praising French practice and calling Lord Goderich to move a resolution condemning the system as unjust to private soldiers. It contrasts Britain with France and Turkey, noting promotions in the Crimea and urging parliamentary action for fairer military advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Goderich
House of Commons
England
London Gazette
Crimea
France
Turkey
Andrew Anderson
Danube
Constantinople
Anderson
Omar Pasha
Lord Raglan
Horse Guards
Downing-street
Cesar
Wellington
Napoleon Bonaparte
Duke of Newcastle
House of Lords
The Regeneration of Turkey in Foreign Aid Debate
The article argues Turkey cannot rise from barbarism to civilisation without external aid from powerful nations. It weighs whether Britain or other powers should lead reform through foreign influence, citing Britain’s war conduct and international reactions to determine who should shape the East’s future. It references Balaclava as a test of British strength and hints at shifting influence among Russia Austria France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Russia
Austria
Constantinople
France
England
East
Europe
Great Britain
Balaklava
Mahomed
Seraglio
Lord Brougham
Porte
Mortmain
United States
Australia
Reforming Turkey A Path to Freedom and Prosperity
The author argues Britain is ineffectual and France and Russia dominate. The Ottoman system is corrupt, repressive, and unsecure, with sultans and Pashas wielding unchecked power. Three reforms are urged: secure land tenure, equal laws, and freedom of religion and the press to enable industry, education, and eventual national harmony.
Equal laws for Turks and Greeks in Ottoman reform plan
The author argues for a Turkish reform charter based on equality before law and throne, with laws by a people’s representative body and executive power under legal checks. Western influence could unlock Ottoman prosperity. without it, Christian powers aiding the empire would be a crime, and preserving a system based on the Quran would be wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Perdition
England
The Affairs of the American Republic From Syracuse
From Syracuse New York a correspondent reports on American movements, the split in the Methodist Church over slavery, the rise of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection, and political shifts after the Nebraska Bill. He notes anti slavery gains in Kansas and Nebraska, plus federal party weaknesses and looming changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
New York
British Isles
Europe
United Kingdom
John Wesley
America
General Conference
South
North
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesleyan Methodist Connection of
Nebraska
Mace
Indiana
Benton
Missouri
Kansas
Atchison
Senate
Pierce
Congress
Democratic Party
Lucius C, Matlack
The Secular Controversy And The Empire Letters
A 1855 reader correspondence item featuring a secular controversy appeal to the London Secular Society and a critical reply to Empire editors. The letters discuss public discourse on religion, executions, and the ethics of crusade rhetoric, reflecting mid Victorian debate tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
London Secular Society
Sardinia and liberty in British policy debated
A reader argues against labeling Sardinia as a constitutional despotism and warns that Britain under Palmerston may shield Austria as much as Sardinia. He contends Sardinia’s statemen seek freedom from papal authority, while urging vigilant government oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardinia
Sirs
Mazzini
Palmerston
Austria
Three Cheers for the Queen in 1855 Letter
A reader praises Queen Victoria for strong leadership during a crisis caused by Lord John Russell. The letter extols the Queen's authority and compares her to Queen Elizabeth Zenobia and the Deborah of the Jews, urging support for extended monarchical power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Victoria
John Russell
Lord Palmerston
Fomi
Elizabeth
Zenobia
Deborah
Queen
A Word for the Leisure Hour to the Empire Editors
A reader defends the Leisure Hour as not strictly religious yet aims to instruct and entertain within moral bounds. George Harris of Selby praises the periodical, urges support, and cautions against critiques that might deter families, dated February 6, 1855.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwys
George
Harris Selby
The Philistines Are Upon Thee Sampson To Editors
A fragmentary letter to The Empire discusses adversity testing friends Lord John Russell and the late Ministry. It accuses leadership of evasive tactics and self preservation in a political row. The piece likens the situation to Barnum tricks and clergymen dodging accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
John Russell
Roebuck
Lord John
Sampson
Butters
No Christian Nations and War Critique From Readers
A letter to the editors argues that neither Britain nor Russia is Christian if peace means resisting tyranny and defending property, claiming many nations fail to profess true Christian pacifism. It questions the idea of Christian nations amid war, citing Bible principles and societal courage during 1855.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
Deder
Mie
Empeire
Taz Eyeinsa
Britain
Russig
Zeu Kingsland
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PUNCH
Marcena
Emeire
Uc.gextlemen
Ito
Saghy
Kennington-lane
Ruggs
Miss Izurs
London
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