This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 18, 1868
Page
3
Letter to the editor notes omitted lines from Barclay's Apology editions after the fifth. The writer argues that the later editions exclude crucial text about return of church stipends to the public treasury to ease tax burdens. Dated January 6, 1868.
The report outlines parliamentary action in favor of suppressing substitutes in the National Guard, debates on cemeteries and press law, and a pamphlet arguing Rome should be absorbed into a unified Italy. It notes French military moves toward Civita Vecchia and Viterbo, Italian governance calls for legality and unity, and ongoing sales of ecclesiastical property with strong gains.
The report notes hopes for Italy to accept an agreement restoring the September Convention. Advices from France describe widespread misery among the poor. The Avenir National cites deplorable conditions nationwide as political uncertainty and nonpolitical factors dampen industry and commerce.
The Hungarian Diet and Austrian Reichsrath delegates will meet in Vienna on the 19th. Baron von Beust is drafting bills for submission. Remains of Emperor Maximilian, escorted by an Austrian squadron, arrived at Pola for a public funeral. Army reduction and limited promotions set through 1870.
Senate backs Stanton reinstatement and General Grant vacates War Office. Meade removes Jenkins as Georgia governor, appointing Vunn. Jenkins seeks Johnson's protection. Sherman to succeed Meade. Hancock names Joshua Baker governor of Louisiana after Flanders resigns. House rejects cotton tax repeal. Bullock urges Grant for President. Grand Army nominates Grant.
The South marks emancipation anniversary with enthusiasm as national authorities debate Supreme Court rulings on Reconstruction Act provisions. A Washington dispatch notes Britain’s new minister Thornton seeks to reopen settlement plans with the United States. General Howard proposes distributing eight million dollars of Freedmen's Bureau surplus to aid destitute Southerners.
The item lists reports from Abyssinia to America and Europe. It mentions Marshal Wiel forming a mission to the British army in Abyssinia, the Pope blessing a golden rose for the Queen of Spain, Zamoyski's death in Paris, Lord Monck's Canada plans, Schleswig-Holstein questions, and emigration from Germany. It also covers a Paris ball with a Haitian ex-president in attendance, Irish naming trends in Philadelphia, Vesuvius activity, Algeria famine reports, Goltz's lip tumor operation, a split between Seino Sumngr and spouse, and Bismarck downplaying a war scare. Additional items include Niagara Falls wind effects, the Prince Imperial's schooling, and Grant as a presidential candidate.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.