France moves to restore the Pope with allied action
Reports say the French President intends direct intervention to restore papal authority with Catholic powers, while troops prepare near Toulon and Marseille. Paris clubs and retired officers head for Rome to train republican militias in central Italy amid Socialist and vote tension.
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King Opens Prussian Chambers Sets Course for German Unification
The King in a mourning general's uniform opened the Prussian Chambers in the White Hall Feb 26. He stressed confidence in the army, pledged sacrifices for closer German federation, and signaled progress toward Frankfort talks. Domestic affairs await clearer communication and church independence measures proceed. Opposition candidate for chamber presidency is Unruh. Grabow expected to lead by ten to twenty votes.
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Denmark and the duchies in the March Armistice
At Copenhagen the Diet heard that after March 26 King will not be bound by the Malmé armistice terms. European powers foresee no further warlike movement. Russia vows 1815 treaties remain in force. A Paris scare claimed the Imperial Guard moved to the frontier, but this was false.
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German National Assembly Votes on Electoral Law
The Frankfort assembly passed sections banning deputy substitutes and setting one election day across the empire with districts fixed by states unless central laws differ. The vote on the law reached 256 to 194, and the body moved to delay the second reading of the German constitution to give Austria more time.
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Conflicting Reports On Austrian Territory Entry By Russian Troops
Telegrams describe disputed accounts of Russian troops entering Austrian territory sparked by General Puchner's request. Reports claim reinforcements from the Banat and Szeklers bolstering Puchner while Bem is said to be severely wounded. Gergey joins Dem. forces in ongoing Magyar uprising.
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Insurgent Strength Rises as Austrian Forces Rally
Dineky reaches Hatvan thirty miles from Perth as Gorgey commands 9 000 troops with thirty cannons and 12 howitzers. Insurgents gain momentum after Siebenburgen successes forcing Austrian generals to seek Russian aid. Windischgratz prepares to move. Russians arrive at Cronstadt disrupted by Uhlan units. Szeklers retreat to Marienburg.
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Desperate British Attack in Punjaub Leads to Heavy Losses
From the Times report the British army under Lord Gough moved toward Mong and Russoolpore after a January 12 breakout. The assault met with fierce Sikh artillery and jungle cover, causing huge casualties before the 5th Brigade briefly captured a battery and then withdrew.
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