Austria’s decline foreshadowed by shifting German policy
The text argues that Austria’s bid for absolute German control collapsed, signaling the weakening of the Austrian empire. It frames this as a defeat for despotism and a boost to democracy, noting the Hungarians’ struggle and suggesting Germany bears part of the responsibility for preserving national existence and free institutions.
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Austria
Germany
Shareholders approve South-Eastern Railway report and judge conduct
Investigation finds misallocation of £107,932 to construction charges, but endorses board chairman Mr. M’Gregor as honorable and devoted to the company. Shareholders back the report at a Thursday meeting amid near unanimity. The notes also cover parliamentary oath proposals and a Bath inquest into arsenic poisoning.
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South-Eastern Railway
South-Eastern Railway Company
Pritchard
M‘gregor
Oatus Bitu
Lord J. Russell
A.B
Queen Victoria
Batu
Bath
Charlotte Harris
Henry Marchant
Mr. Saunders
A. H. English
William Harris
Daniel Shayler
Hannah Shayler
Edinburgh
M.P
Edinburgh News
William Henry Miller
Craigintinny
Newcastle-under-Lyne
William Hornsby
Haltwhistle
Vison
Bytephen Reed
Glover
R. Elliot
Morpeth
Gateshead
Canada Pressing Move Toward Religious Freedom and University Reform
Brantford April 17 1849 reports Canada adopting liberal religious policy. Premier Baldwin drives University Bill excluding religious tests, while Clergy Reserves await Parliament action. Bishops’ Halifax meeting fuels speculation on church control and salaries. Wheat price and rail needs shape economy as temperance gains spread.
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Brantford
Canada
University At
Toronto
Robert Baldwin
England
Karl Grey
British North America
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Phillpotts
Exeter
Sisters of Mercy
Plymouth
London
British
America
Atlantic
St. Lawrence
Lower Canada
Western Canada
J. W
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Birmingham
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G. W. Alexander
T. Swan
M. Daniell
Brewin Grant
G. Cheadle