The Harvest of Credulity and the Iron of Law
Sunday June 2 1861 delves into mass credulity and the lawyers who populate England. It laments legal dependence as a civic burden, critiques Parliament for allowing a swollen legal system, and contrasts with French juge de pair style arbitration to reduce disputes. It urges citizens to simplify law, lower costs, and resolve matters without courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hercules
France
England
House of Commons
Plain Speaker
Anderson the Fugitive Slave Meeting at Portman Hall
A Marylebone gathering raised funds for Anderson the fugitive slave and his Hamilton kin to build a church and school in Canada West. Anderson described his escape and killings as a last resource, praised by the audience, with photographs sold to support the cause amid broad sympathy. A separate note reports a brave rescue at Blackfriars Bridge where J Crawshaw saved a drowning boy at the steamboat pier, a third such life-saving act by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Marylebone
Canada
Hamilton
Canada West
Portman, Hall
Carlisle-street
Portman-market
Tansy
England
Blackfriar-bridge
J. Crawshaw
Lillington-street
Pimlico
Syithout
Mr. Crawshaw
Emperors Recognition of Italy Stirs Paris Turin Talks
Foreign intelligence reports Paris and Turin agree the Emperor has recognized the kingdom of Italy and diplomatic ties resume. De Nigri goes to Paris as Italian minister, de Lavallette for France, while Louis Napoleon cautious on unity and wary of Sardinia price. Renaissance of Italian statehood may prompt Rome settlement before autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Turin
Kingdom
Italy
de Nigri
M. de Lava Iette
France
Louis Napoleon
Cavour
Tuileries
Healy
Rope
Rome
Pontifical Court
Sardinia
Ricasoli
France Press Law Debate Ends With Vote
In the Corps Legislatif M Favre pressed for abolishing the administrative press regime and restoring the 1819 law. The bill passed 253 to 0 with Favre and five abstentions. Elections yield a large government majority. only twelve of 1,000 members are opposition. Also notes La Gloire’s speed, Count Cavour funeral in Paris, and a court verdict fining Jaconet and Grampton in libel case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Corps Legislatif
M. Jules Favre
M. Favre
Conseils Generaux
la Gloire
Paris
Toulon
Algiers
Count Cavour
Madeleine
Afonde
M. Jaconet
M. Grampton
Turins alarms as Austrian emissaries threaten powder stores
Reports from Turin detail intensified guard measures around powder magazines after Austrian emissaries were suspected of plans to blow them up. Despite no attempt, access is restricted and tranquility is noted. Meanwhile bills progress in Italy's chambers and unrest appears in Naples and towns San Marco and Bignano. The Pope falls ill again and royal favors and popular demonstrations fill Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Turin
Marches
Umbria
Sicily
Chamber of Deputies
Piombino
Rome
Florence
San Marco
Bignano
Calabria
Cavour
Castelgondolfo
Francis II
Farnesi
Farnesina
Capravola
Aliberti Theatre
Victor Emmanuel
Emperors Amnesty Talk Amid Hungarian Diet Turmoil
The Emperor promises pardon to Bohemian political prisoners who seek mercy while Vienna presses harshly on Hungary. Debates continue in Pesth and Vienna on the Diet address, with Deak reportedly withdrawing key points. Austrian press forecasts danger as tensions rise and Tyrol Protestant emancipation bill is rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria, Hungary, &c
Bohemia
Vienna
Pesth
Hungary
M. Deak
M. Ladislas Szalay
M. Francis Deak
Council of the Empire
Tyrol
Agram
Question of the union of Croatia to Hungary
The general opinion is that the decision will favor a conditional union, with supporters believing terms will be set to preserve Croatian rights while joining Hungary. Opponents warn of potential loss of autonomy and insist on clear guarantees before any formal agreement.
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Croatia
Hungary
England protests Swiss Savoy dispute at Berne
The English Minister protested before the Federal Council in Berne against France’s claim that Britain’s opposition to the annexation of Savoy and Nice was the main reason France had not ceded neutral Savoy territory to Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Federal Council
Berne
France
England
Savoy
Nice
Polish Developments Open Elections and Arrests
Intelligence from Poland notes unclear troop movements and notable arrests. Prince Waldemar Czetwertynski is reported imprisoned at Modlin fortress and Count Tyzzkeiwicz with his wife exiled for funding an Easter banquet. Imperial decrees publish liberal electoral laws. eligibility excludes under twenty five, with district judges and municipal burgomasters presiding councils. A new Council of State will advise on laws and budgets, with secret sittings and Emperor approval required for resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Waldemar Czetwertynski
Modlin
Tyzzkeiwicz
Wilna
Council of State For
Council of Administration
Agricultural Association
Peasant Disturbances in Podolia Suppressed
The Northern Bee reports that through May peasants in Podolia rose in 141 villages totaling 71 000 people. The disturbances stemmed from misinterpretation of imperial ordinances, and order has since been restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Podolia
Sultan ill in Constantinople as French doctors rush to aid
Alarming reports from Constantinople say the sultan’s health worsens and French physicians led by Andras and Trousseau travel to the capital on request of Vely Pacha. Paris papers claim the sickness is beyond medicine. After Syrian troop withdrawal, Moucktara disturbances arose, quickly quelled by Fuad Pacha, with Ose Druse chief executed. Davad Effendi to govern Lebanon as Director General of Telegraphs.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Andras
Trousseau
Vely Pacha
Paris
Syria
Moucktara
Fuad Pacha
Ose Druse
Davad Effendi
Lebanon
Post Office Letter Carriers Press for Parliaments Inquiry
A public meeting at Exeter Hall gathered Post Office carriers and sorters to petition Parliament for an inquiry into Post Office administration, wage increases, and class adjustments. Speakers criticized prior reports, questioned seniority promotions, and noted suspicions as a save guard against public meetings.
Letter Carriers Demand Post Office Pay Reform At Exeter Hall
Friday night meeting led by the chairman voices grievances of Post Office employees. Letter carriers describe stagnant wages from 19s to 38s weekly, failed promotions, and delays in a promised wage scale. They call for a parliamentary inquiry and better pay, arguing reforms would reflect their public service and relieve poverty. resolution carried with cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter Hall
George Bowyer
Exchequer
Rowland Hill
Treasury
House of Commons
Head
Roseman
Jetter-cartier
Post-office
London
Met
Lords of the Treasury
Exeter-hall
Ashiring
Ricwonp
Padfield
Hrat Atlen
W. Keepy
Inquest into Sewer Accident Leaves Two Dead
Coroner at St George's Hospital investigates the death of Philip Unwin and injures to George Smaith and Austin after a trench collapse on Grovesnor road while laying sewer pipes for a new church. Unwin died from internal injuries. Smith remains in danger as doctors describe severe trauma and breathing struggle.
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Bedford
St. George's Hospital
Philip Unwin
Ponsford-street
Pimlico
George Smaith
Austin
Grovesnor Road
Narowly
Smith
Urwin
Nicaie
Aegis
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Queen's Counsel
Post Office
Winer
Foreign Intelligence
Prance
Spatn
Madrid
Spain
America
Bank of Madrid
Tangiers
Morocco
Constitucional
Madrid Correspondancia Autografa
Mexico
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