Rome Papacy opposes Italian move as troops advance
A detailed exchange surrounding Rome's status during Italian unification unfolds. Pope Pius IX rejects proposals for sovereignty and annual payments, vows to resist invasion, while Victor Emmanuel pleads for restraint and a peaceful settlement. The king asserts guard duties to protect the Holy See and maintain order, urging conciliation and Benedictine support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Pall Mall Gazette
Count San Martino
Holy Father
Victor Emmanuel
St. Angelo
Hadrian
Leonine
Minerva
Spada, Flamini and Co
Europe
Father
Holy See
Tiber
Florence
Foreign News Snapshot From Global Posts and Disasters
The report notes Senator Morton of Indiana as Grant’s chosen American Minister in London. It cites Madrid on Barcelona yellow fever with about 1,000 attacks and 300 to 400 deaths. It mentions Hughes's Cambridge visit to Lowell and his refusal to lecture. Other items cover Brazil slavery plans, Vaal diamond finds, German federation, and a major China earthquake near Batang with extensive casualties and regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Mr. Motley
London
Senator Morton
Indiana
Madrid
Barcelona
Boston Commonwealth
Thomas Hughes
James Russell Lowell
Elmwood
Cambridge
United States
Hughes
Boston Journal
A. P. Ladd
Augusta
Maine
Wey
New England
Wyoming Territory
Brazil
Empire of
Vaal
South Africa
Parker
Free State
Hebron
Germany
North
Prussia
Bavaria
Federal Council Board
Paris
Vienna
Papal Court
Saxony
Wurtemberg
Baden
America
Switzerland
Daily News
China
Calcutta
the Times
Batang
Thibet
Burmah
India
Shanghai
Cachar
Lamaserai
Chauveau
Pung-hontang
Mr. T. T. Cooper
Seer Ruggut Sing
Pekin
Lhassa
Kong-dze-tin
Court and Royal News From Scotland to the South
The Court and Personal News notes the Royal return from Scotland in early November and a dinner with the Queen by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Prince Arthur to rejoin the Rifle Brigade at Woolwich mid October, living at Ranger's House then riding to duty daily. Cabinet Council to meet Friday. Mr. Bright recovering vigor and strength after a long strain and rest. Sir John Young to be raised to the Peerage as Lord Lisgar for services as Governor General of Canada. Death of civil engineer John Braithwaite at seventy three, noted for railway construction in Britain and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince Arthur
Rifle Brigade
Woolwich
Ranger’s
Blackheath
Birmingham Post
Bright
Llandudno
John Young
Canada
Lord Lisgar
Lisgar
Bailieborough
Cavan
John Braithwaite
England
Baby farming trial ends with Wilful Murder verdict at Central Court
The Brixton baby farming case reaches a verdict of wilful murder against Waters after Mrs Ellis pleads guilty to conspiring to obtain money by false pretences. The Lord Chief Baron condemns cruelty to children and orders transportation of funds for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waters
Bills
Brixton
Central Criminal Court
Eee
John Walter Cowen
Sarah Ellis
J Relph
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