Rise and consequences of popular education in England
The article traces English education from near absence at the century’s start to the Madras system and state grants. It explains motives of rulers, religious groups, and various reforms, criticizing the mix of church and state control, inefficiency, and rising costs. It argues for local control supervised by authorities over education funding and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stevenson
France
Bell
Madras
William Curtis
Earl Granville
Lowe
Lancashire
Bombay Gazette Summary of Indian affairs and royal grief
News from Bombay and Calcutta dated January end reports universal mourning for the Prince Consort. Prince Kumroodin of Mysore is jailed seven years for attempting to pass a defaced Rs 10 note as Rs 1,000. A Secretary of India letter condemns Bengal’s Lieutenant Governor over ryot landholder disputes. Eight Madras regiments to disband. Bombay health improving with near average ten year mortality. A memorial to the Secretary of State on Bombay’s defenceless condition is adopted by the Chamber of Commerce. Nana Sahib is brought to Bombay in irons and jailed in Tannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Overland
Bombay
Calcutta
Bombay Gazette
Kumroodin
House of
Mysore
Gholam Mahomed
Tippoo Sultan
Bank of Bengal
Alipore
Government of India
Government of
Bengal
Madras
Chamber of Commerce
Nana Sahib
Tannah Gaol
Reform conference plans and tax reform debate unfold
A meeting at Anderton's Hotel Fleet Street discusses the reform conference set for March 18 with delegates from Leeds and Norwich. Harper Twelvetrees named treasurer and secretaries invited nationwide. A Liverpool Financial Reform meeting criticizes indirect taxation and promotes a 5 percent income tax analysis and broader tax repeal aims while noting opposing tariff changes. The French Senate address to the Emperor praises foreign relations and contemplates Mexican expedition and Italian questions, with Rome diplomacy over bishops and Vatican canonisation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderton’s
Fleet Street
E.C
Harper Twelvetrees
Leeds
Norwich
Metropolis
Trades Associations
Co-Operative
Anderton
Mile End
Robert Charles, Jun
Liverpool Financial Reform Association
John Noble
Washington Wilks
Morning Journal
Alcock
East Surrey
Wilks
England
Frai
America
France
Senate
Mexico
House
Napoleon
Rome
Bardinal Antonelli
Empire
Insurrection Plans Attacks on Hangchow and Shanghai
The Journal de St. Petersburg reports from Pekin that Shangtong and central provinces insurgents plan to attack Hangchow then Shanghai. They promise moderation but threaten total destruction if resisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
St. Petersburg
Journal de St. Petersburg of Today
Pekin
Shangtong
Hangchow
Shanghai
Allies Seize Biendon in Cochin China Operations
Paris dispatches from Admiral Bonard reveal the capture of Biendon after fierce Annamite defense. The last actions secure a stable allied base for further operations in Cochin China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochin China
Paris
Moniteur of Today
Bonard
Biendon
Annamites
Japan Quiet After Assassin Attack on Legation
Canton reports Japan is quiet as of January 15. Prince Muto was said dead and his son is seeking to capture the assassins who attacked the British legation.
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Japan
Canton
Muto
Warsaw churches reopen after siege with hymn ban
Feb 14 report from Thorn notes Warsaw churches reopened the day prior. The archbishop urged restraint on singing hymns and vowed to honor the Emperor’s intentions toward Poland. Merc Felinski urged prayer for Poland and discouraged songs that offend the government. An ensuing spring visit by Alexander II was speculated. Dziennik Warsaw lists 143 locals punished for disturbances since siege. Priests confined earlier were moved to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Thorn
Warsaw
Merc Felinski
Schlesische Zeitung
Breslau
Alexander II
Dziennik
Russia
Treaty Links Russia and Turkey as War Moves in Herzegovina
News from Constantinople reports a Russia Turkey commerce treaty signed and three transport steamers carrying troops departed for Herzegovina. From Mostar dated February 16 the Turkish position at Politza cut Nahias of Schiouma and Popova from Zubzi, forcing submission. Local leaders arrived to grant amnesty and establish district representation ahead of a potential Zubzi attack.
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Turkey
Herzegovina
Constantinople
Russia
Mostar
Politza
Schiouma
Popova
Zubzi
Serdar-Ekrem Omar Pasha
Knes
Mouktar
Trebigne
Italian Journals Question Army Officers Orders to Rejoin
Italian journals dispute claims that furloughed officers have been ordered back immediately. The Turin paper Diritto cites Garibaldi learning that such orders were not issued, clarifying confusion about regimental duty versus furlough status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Turin
Garibaldi
Italian unrest and papal relations dominate Paris reports
Paris papers discuss Italian demonstrations against the Papal temporal power. Thouvenel urges calm and end to protests, while Italy cannot block petitions across the peninsula. The national committee calls for discretion and emphasizes loyalty to the Pope. Spain notes troop concerns in Mexico and press freedom debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Thouvenel
Chevalier Nigra
Italy
M.thouvenel
Naples
Europe
Morocco Treaty Strains With Guelayas Over Melilla Edge
Reports from Tangier describe rising tensions as the Guelayas resist the imperial order to surrender land around Melilla. The Rif allies may back the Guelayas, while insurgents kill a provincial governor and kin, prompting the emperor to deploy troops to quell the revolt and restore Sultan authority.
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Morocco
Spain
Momacher
Melilla
Guelayas
Rif
Tangier
Rabat
Greek revolt seizes Nauplia as troops retreat under general
Advices from Athens dated February 14 report a military uprising on February 13 at Nauplia. The town and fortress are in insurgent hands. Troops moved there under General Abn, and the situation remains unresolved with rebels in control of the strategic position.
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Greece
Trieste
Athens
Nauplia
Thither
Abn
Bullet Through Co operative Society Window in Sheffield
A shot was fired at the Co operative Society’s Devonshire street store last night. The bullet hit the iron barred window on the second floor where the finance committee met. A fragment of the bullet was recovered and a round hole seen in a pane. The secretary narrowly escaped injury. No culprit or motive is known. The committee suspects the shot may have come from the street, possibly from an air-run, and a blind was drawn as the shot was fired. No explosions were heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire Street
Co-operative Society
Shefield Independent
Fatal Omnibus Collision Near Camberwell Gate
Last Sunday night between eight and nine an omnibus crash occurred on Walworth road near Camberwell gate. The Tally-ho from Camberwell Green to Cornhill collided with a Peckham Rye omnibus causing the driver of the Tally-ho to strike the kerb and die later at Guy's Hospital. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.
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Walworth-road
Camberwell-gate
Hubble
Camberwell-green
Cornhill
Tilling
Peckham-rye
Walworth Road
Crisp
Guy's Hospital
Peckham
Prince of Wales Arrives in Vienna with Suite
The Prince of Wales arrives in Vienna on the 12th with a large suite. He is greeted at the station by the Duke of Saxe Coburg Coburg and the English embassy. He visits Archduke Charles hotel, meets the Emperor, tours military establishments, attends a court dinner, and attends a Zéte at Prince Auguste de Saxe Coburg. He departs Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince OF Wales
Vienna
Duke of
Saxe-Coburg Coburg
Charles
Auguste de Saxe-Coburg
Grand Duke of Tuscany
Modena
Mysterious disappearance case before Exchequer Court
The case of Trew and Hiorns against Railway Passengers Assurance Co was heard on a policy of 250 pounds linked to Frederick Dawson Hiorns who vanished on September 15 1856 off Brighton. Plaintiffs claim death by accident and seek payout while the defense questions identity and policy terms. Evidence described clothing found on a Brighton bathing machine steps and a body later washed ashore at Walton on the Naze.
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Trew
Railway Passengers Assurance Company
Court of Exchequer
Fred K. Dawson Hiorns
Hawkins
Lady Ellice
Southall-park
Hiorns
Brighton
Walton-on-the-Naze
Frederick Dawson Hiorns
Full Court of Exchequer
Walton-on the-Naze
State
Charles Warner
Carpenter
George White
London
Serjeant Ballantine
Mr. Francis
John M.cabe
Coast
Mayfair
Edmonton Benefit Society
Gardner Baker Hiorns
Edmonton
Walton-on-the- Naze
Manthorpe
Walton-on-the Naze
Jubb and
Miller
Willian Livily
Tie
Goodwin Sands
Landguard
Isham Baker Hiorns
Naval Estimates for 1862 63 fall by large sum
The Navy Estimates for 1862 63 total 11 7094 305 pounds, a drop of 846 283 from 1861 62. A supplementary iron ships allowance of 250 000 is noted, and Parliament sanctioned excess expenditure of 364 338 for year ending March 31. Major cuts hit Storekeeper General and Controller roles, with a 541 732 reduction. wages, works, pensions, and troop conveyance also fall.
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Navy
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Madrid
West Indies
Isabella
Santiago
Epoca
Paris Jetter
Journal
du Havre
M. Mon
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Pyrenees
Sheffield
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