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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 08, 1868
Page
7
Across Europe and America reports show parliamentary actions and political tensions. Italy adopts the first paragraph of the Grinding Tax Bill with a 184 to 149 vote while Austria and Germany discuss religious policy and parliamentary privileges. The Johnson impeachment trial continues in the U.S. and Abyssinian forces near Magdala face logistical and health concerns as Napier advances toward Attala.
The Lieutenant Governor of Bengal seeks divisions’ opinions on levying an educational cess to fund a comprehensive vernacular education system for the population. The New York Journal of Commerce notes a rising push among US African Americans to emigrate, while the American Colonisation Society asks Congress for an annual Liberia line of 100,000 dollars.
The movement grows from local volunteers who cite their own duties and interests, with 3,000 applications submitted. Authorities note the initiative is spontaneous and community originated as ships are sought to serve the colony.
The Queen held a court at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday with humorous presentations. She left the drawing-room shortly before four and the Princess of Wales hosted the ladies. The Queen and Royal family traveled to Windsor Castle on Saturday and attended a private service on Sunday. The Dean of Cork preached, and Mr. Gathorne Hardy dined with the Queen. The Queen visited Lord Derby in St James's Square to discuss his health, with Lord Stanley present. He is regaining strength and may attend the Lords after Easter. Balmoral is expected mid May, and the Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Sandringham for a week before Ireland. A June accouchement for the Princess of Wales is anticipated. Sir Dominic Daly, Governor-General of South Australia, died on February 19. Mr Hadfield affirmed support for his constituents amid public affairs. The Marquis of Abercorn may be raised to a dukedom during the Ireland visit. Sir John Pakington has chicken-pox. Mr Harcourt awarded 5000 to the plaintiff with 1200 a year for life in the Countess d Alteyrac case. Mrs Gladstone hosted a large reception Wednesday night, with the Duke of Cambridge and the Prince of Teck among attendees.
The Clerkenwell case looms in the Central Criminal Court with seven Fenian prisoners charged with murder. A murder near Forest Hill ends with the arrest of Bishop, who dies after stabbing Cartwright. Maurice's Milton lecture at Weigh House Chapel and Punshon's Florence lecture attract large audiences and praise.
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