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Newspaper
Empire
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 03, 1856
Page
1
The article argues for democratic checks on autocracy and critiques Lord Palmerston's ministry over the Kars famine siege. It notes repeated defeats of the government, parliamentary delays, and accusations of mismanagement, while predicting a possible dissolution and urging Radical and Independent MPs to act.
The Queen held a Privy Council at Buckingham Palace announcing the Peace and May 4 as a Thanksgiving day. A juvenile ball followed with 276 invitations, featuring the Princess Royal and other royals in elaborate gowns. The Queen and royal family attended throne-room dances, with refreshments in the Green Drawing Room and supper in the Dinner-room. Photos note numerous diplomatic presentations and a Wednesday concert by Viscounts and singers at the palace.
A parrot named Poll arrived at court and impressed the Queen with its plumage and symmetry. When Poll warned she would return unless paid, the Queen arranged twenty pounds to be sent to the breeder, praised as an incentive for teachers to provide profitable instruction.
The Earl of CranEnpox presented a copy of the Paris Treaty of Peace signed by England France Russia Austria Prussia Sardinia and Turkey with three annexed conventions and a maritime law declaration. Ratifications were exchanged and today received. Proposals to end privateering and to postpone Italian affairs were noted. the treaty was moved for consideration next week. The session included a Scotland England marriage law bill first reading and adjourned after routine business.
House of Commons debates the ratifications exchanged in Paris and a Sunday Thanksgiving order. Lord Palmerston moves a prayer for the chaplain to preach at St Margarets. Whiteside denounces perceived British missteps in the Crimea focusing on Kars and Asia Minor. The Attorney General defends the government’s actions, arguing support to General Williams and Turkish forces was constrained by Turkish and allied priorities. The debate ends with adjournment and a committee on Downing Street offices.
Royal assent was given by commission to several bills including Exchequer Bills Public Works Ireland and Gas works schemes. The Bishop of Exerse urged redress of the spemte and the need to take measures to remedy the situation.
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