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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 21, 1869
Page
5
In the debate Sir R Palmer was again absent for the division. Sir R Peel did not vote on the second reading but backed the Government on both Thursday and Friday night divisions.
In Paris a Saturday debate in the French Legislative Chamber centered on commerce treaties with England. Proposals called for a parliamentary inquiry and restoring tariff-setting powers. Belgium’s M Frere Orban faced a French stance hardening on rail issues, while a Bari lottery prize drew 830,000 francs with a dreamt intervention credited. The Pall Mall Gazette describes Rome Holy Week pilgrim aid, with rich ladies serving pilgrims in a crowded lay house and monks reading aloud.
The Chamber approved the bill ending exemption from conscription for priesthood training by 223 to 26. Count Cambray Digny opened his Budget noting rising revenue and decreasing expenditure since 1867 with an expected 1875 equilibrium, no new taxes, reorganized system, and vigorous public works. he estimates a 94 million lire deficit for the year and will conclude the statement today.
The draft constitution includes a monarchist clause while the government explains Cuba defense. Admiral Topete reports ironclad Victoria sailed and more ships are en route but crew shortages limit readiness. The Cortes receive a tariff reform budget with phased duty reductions. Royal succession rumors name Prince Frederick Charles, the Duke of Luxembourg, and the Duke of Aosta as potential heirs. Prime Minister Prim hints at a Directory role if military control is preserved.
The Senate ratified the Naturalisation Treaty with Great Britain and rejected the Darien Canal Treaty. It confirmed nominations including Freeman Morse as United States Consul in London and Thomas Nelson as Minister to Mexico. Basset, a Black nominee, was named Minister to Haiti and confirmed. Hight war steamers of 77 guns were ordered to reinforce the U S squadron in the West Indies.
President Grant appoints three postmistresses to please progressive women in the United States. One Richmond lady earns a key post at Virginia’s capital for service to Federal troops in the war. Secretary Boutwell replaces many clerks, appointed via Congress requests on grounds of incompetence.
Northanverton Conservative Mr Hutton wins by six votes. Hastings petition upholds Mr Brassey and Mr North as elected with no bribery proved. Chichester returns the Earl of March unopposed, with Brecknock contest looming between Lord Hyde and Lord Hamilton. Hereford Conservatives plan petition against Liberal winners. Several petitions in Warwickshire, Durham, and Boston withdrawn. Bradford ward dinners mark Liberal triumphs with a letter from Alfred Illingworth praising working men and families.
George Beaumont extols electoral independence and unity of working men and middle class Liberals in a West Ward victory. He celebrates Bradford’s clean reputation, foresees lasting benefits for future generations, and urges generous conduct toward opponents after a protracted contest.
The Norwich case recounts Sheward being hanged for murdering his wife after an 1849 1852 confession detailing a money scheme with Mr Christie and a spree of grisly disposal of body parts across the city. Calcraft was the executioner as a large crowd gathered outside the prison.
Mr Ayrton's Newspapers Bill eases press restrictions by requiring printers to keep copies of all issues with recipient details and to present them on request. It also mandates printing names and addresses on publications. A quirk in telegraph pole repairs prompts buffaloes to scratch poles, leading to costly bradawl shipments and amusing chaos.
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