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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 08, 1855
Page
6
A public plea argues that no single group or the wealthiest donor can solve metropolitan poverty. It contends thousands suffer unseen beneath mansions and churches, begging a united Christian and philanthropic response to lift every displaced resident from squalor and despair.
The Anti-poverty office head Mr. Baines writes from Whitehall Aug 2 resigning due to ill health and plans to remain in Parliament with resignation effective at session end. The note refers to cabinet vacancies and mentions Matthew Talbot Baines, Lord Palmerston, and a possible Bouveric succession. The Times reports possible cabinet reshuffles including Mr Bouveric as president and Lowe as Trade Vice-President.
Baptist minister Mr Arthur ONeill spoke in Nottingham on August 1 at Exchange Hall to a crowded audience. He analyzed the war with Russia, Turkish conditions, Greek and Christian subjects, Catholic efforts in the East, and Russia France ambitions, arguing that Maglish people have been misled about war’s hopes for progress and liberty.
Mr G White formerly with Feargus OConnor urged vigorous war prosecution but faced strong disapproval for personal remarks and Peace party denunciations. In Derby Mechanics Hall Mr O Neile praised by a crowded audience, yet violent war appeals met laughter and irony as locals urged England’s early exit from the conflict.
The Times notes General Simpson may retire and Major-General Markham is favored to succeed him. Markham, with long Indian service, rose from ensign in 1824 to colonel and later major general, known for energy and Camp discipline. His appointment would place him to lead the Crimean forces if health forces retirement.
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