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Newspaper
Empire
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 17, 1855
Page
2
Paid in advance notices indicate annual payments at 21s. half-yearly 10s 6d quarterly ds 3d. All business communications to Mr. Thomas Dick at 145 Fleet Street London.
A group announces a platform designed to allow speakers to express thoughts freely while ensuring they alone bear responsibility for what is uttered. The statement emphasizes independence from external influence and accountability for published remarks.
A stark polemic decries Lord Palmerston as unfit ruler, arguing that England under his leadership would become despotic. The piece asserts Palmerston’s long foreign policy record, condemns his possible premiership, and pleads for reform and national liberty.
A dense editorial argues for universal suffrage based on the people over property, criticizing property-based governance and urging immediate extension of electoral rights. It links debt, war, and imperial policies to an ineffectual aristocracy, calls for Lord Elgin to India to establish a Canadian constitution, and urges strategic reforms to empower the masses and sustain moral and physical strength. The piece critiques Whig and Tory principles, praises universal suffrage as essential to national reform and self reliance.
In a detailed political reflection, Cato argues democracy in Buddhism qualifies for self-government while Mahomedan despotism does not. He advocates universal suffrage and limited monarchy, warning that Britain risks checkmate if class legislation continues. He urges seamen to elect leaders and naval patronage reform to strengthen the navy and national liberty.
Windsor reports detail royal movements across February and March. The Duke of Cambridge arrives to mark Queen Victoria's marriage anniversary with a ceremonial band on the South terrace. The Queen and royal family members attend services, drive in sledges, and participate in dinners and court duties at Windsor Castle and Frogmore with various nobles and attendants noted.
A Cabinet Council met at the residence of Sir James Graham in the Admiralty. Attended by Viscount Palmerston the Lord Chancellor Hart Granville the Marquis of Lansdowne the Duke of Aggy str Geore Grey the Earl of Clarendon and others. The session discussed commanding the fleet and political prospects for the ministry amid speculation of Palmerston's influence and possible government shifts. The Morning correspondent reports Chancellor Lancaster's transfer ended by Lord Palmerston for the Earl of Shaftesbury and was accepted by him.
London papers recount a tense clash over appointing Lord Shaftesbury to the Duchy of Lancaster and a cabinet seat. Gladstone and Sidney Herbert opposed, Lansdowne pressed a veto, Palmerston yielded, and an acceptance was later reversed amid factional maneuvers at Brooks's Club. Mentions of Napier, Graham, and upcoming appointments.
The article critiques Baltic fleet leadership and fortifications at Sweaborg and Cronstadt as formidable, questions Sir Charles’ knowledge, and notes widespread support for vigorous war. It cites rapid fundraising of £10,000 for ongoing publication duties and laments aristocratic governance and ministerial struggles, including Lords Aberdeen and Palmerston.
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