Defense of Public Ethics and Press Freedom in Nineteenth Century Debate
The excerpt argues that partisan hostility and dirt-throwing in American politics harm liberty, citing George Washington and Jefferson as targets of hostile press coverage. It notes the spread of exaggerated criticisms of public leaders, urging restraint and fair treatment of national figures such as Grant. It contrasts historical vilification with enduring reverence for founders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Grant
Horace Greeley
America
Jefferson
George Washington
Philadelphia
Aurora
Washington
Tom Paine
General Grant
Corsican Vote Boosts Imperialist Bloc in French Assembly
In Paris and Versailles a surge of Imperialist support follows M Rouher's Corsican return, while Left demands a republic with a life president. France eyeing new German negotiations on liberated departments and possible public gambling revival intensify political tension.
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France
M. Thiers
M. Rouher
Corsica
Paris
Versailles
Comte de Chambord
Germany
French Assembly
M. Casimir Perier
Commission
Alabama
Washington
London
M. Léon Say
Seine
Arcueil
Times
Prussian Education Debate Sees Bismarck Push German Teaching
In the Prussian Chamber deputies debate on school inspection Bismarck linked CatholicPolish ties to education rights. He urged German teaching in mixed districts and signaled government action, while the Education Supervision Bill passed its third reading 197 to 171. He called for peace with the Centre Party if it renounced certain ties. The Holy See reportedly rejects the 1801 Concordat, prompting Prussia to address state church relations in Alsace and Lorraine.
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Chamber of Deputies
Prince Bismarck
Prussia
Alsace
Centre Party
Germany
International
Cuxhaven
Cherbourg
Strasburg
Holy See
E Gazette
Rome
Lorraine
French Leaders Discuss Protection Abroad and Reform
The article notes plans for European powers to propose general measures for protection and assistance to nationals abroad. It reports Duc d Aumale’s strong speech on Algerian questions and approval of restitution of Orleans Princes property. It also mentions a new League of Commercial Liberty by Free Trade Deputies modeled on the Cobden Club with widespread ramifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Duc d’Aumale
Commission
Orleans
Free Trade
Assembly
League of Commercial Liberty
Cobden Club
Foreign News Briefs Trace Global Turmoil and Local Crises
Madrid reports 2000 Spanish troops sent to Cuba as cholera rages in Revel and St Petersburg. A Bombay telegram notes the King of Siam's arrival. Admiral Cockburn dies in Calcutta. Russia’s Emperor meets Brazil’s, Swiss move against Jesuits, Pope may issue an encyclical on education. Diamond Fields yield high but clashes over stolen diamonds. Persia famine worsens with ten thousand poor awaiting relief. England has raised 12000 for six weeks, fund nearly exhausted. France Italy tensions over embassy succession and staff reshuffles in Rome.
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Madrid
Cuba
Revel
St. Petersburg
Bombay
Siam
Admiral Cockburn
Calcutta
Russia
Nice
Brazil
Swiss National Council
Jesuits
Switzerland
Council of the States
Unita Cattolica
South Africa
Persia
Ispahan
England
France
Italy
M. Goulard
Rome
Cavaliere di Nigra
Paris
Progress in New Zealand and a Fisk murder trial note
Wellington reports conciliation improving relations with natives as road building and telegraph work alter frontier life. An American missionary attack near Pekin is described with violent mob assault and torn clothes. In New York, defense plans for Edward Stokes in the Fisk murder case are outlined as a potential cause celebre.
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New Zealand
Wellington
The
Times
China
Pekin
North China Herald
Yujok
Pearson
Marder
Albert D. Richardson
Stokes
Fisk
Erie Railway
Edward
Assassination of Lord Mayo Shocks India Office
A telegram from Calcutta reports the assassination of the Governor-General of India at Port Blair on the Andaman Islands. The Viceroy had just completed inspections of the convict settlement after arriving from Rangoon and was stabbed by Shere Ali as he returned to his boat, dying shortly after. The incident prompted immediate notices to Parliament and dispatch of his body to Calcutta. The Daily News cites a Calcutta eye-witness account describing the governor’s final steps on Mount Harriet and accompanying guards.
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Calcutta
India Office
India
Port Blair
Andaman Islands
Bay of Bengal
Delhi
Burmah
Rangoon
Glasgow
Shere Ali
London
Saugor
Hooghly
Daily News
Moulmein
Andaman Island
Mount Harriet
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