Critics clash over the Tory press and Gladstone policy
A review contrasts the British Quarterly and Westminster on Liberal and Tory critiques, labeling Tory obstruction and defence of vested interests in liquor and navy policy while urging Gladstone to reshuffle ministers, pursue a clear reform measure, and defend Nonconformist liberties amid Church questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Childers
Baxter
First Lord
Gladstone
Edinburgh
Westminster
Liberal Party
House of Lords
University of Dublin
L’awcett
Ireland
Forster
Ngland
London Quarterly
Megera Straitened by Leaks and Beaching Off St Pauls
Despatches from Captain Thrupp report the Megera leaking badly due to aged hull plating and honeycombing. Divers say it unsafe to proceed. the ship was beached near shore with provisions for 130 days. Dutch ship Aurora later ferried Acting-Lieut. Jones to relay distress signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Irving
Admiralty
Batavia
Thrupp
St. Paul’s
Aurora
Amsterdam
Jones
Singapore
England
Australia
Men and Things in America by a Cosmopolitan
An English observer praises Virginia aristocracy and old country tastes while describing American leisure, hunting, picnics, and social rhythms. He notes strong preference for early rising in the South, contrasts work hours with London, and reflects on colonial loyalties and manners in Virginia society.
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F.F.W
Virginia
United States
England
Old Dominion
Pytchley Hunt
Old Country
Ivanhoe
Ashby-de-la-Zouche
Izaak Walton
Lens Volens
Wylkesburg
Charles Lamb
London
Great
Republic
America