Political shocks and reform debates ripple through the Commons
The article surveys significant votes and opinions in the House of Commons on income tax, franchise reductions, and endowments for charity schools. It notes the Prime Minister's shaky control, Dillwyn’s victory on endowed schools, and broader moves affecting reform and colonial affairs.
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Hubbard
Gladstone
House of Commons
Locke King
Warner
Darby Griffiths
Lord Palmerson
Disraeli
Baines
Dillwyn
Gaeta
Pembroke Boroughs Elect Liberal Sir Hugh Owen
The Pembroke Boroughs polling closed Thursday evening with Sir Hugh Owen the Liberal winner by a majority of eighty six. The report also notes the anti slavery conference attendance and distant reach of participants, highlighting provincial representation and potential for greater turnout.
Mirés Arrest Sparks French Financial Scandal
In Paris the great money-lender Mirés is arrested and sent to Mazas prison amid a widening probe into irregularities and defalcations harming the state. His threats and defiant rhetoric prompted extraordinary action as MPs debate the case and ministers push for decisive measures.
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Paris
M. Mirés
Mazas
Viscount de Richemont
Monsieur. Mirés
Last Days at Gaeta as Neapolitan Surrender Ends
A private despatch notes the arrival in Rome on the 14th of the King and Queen of Naples with royal brothers and General Bosco. The fortress surrender followed fierce bombardment. 50,000 shells were fired from the Piedmontese since the demand to surrender. Royal procession, capitulation, and public tears mark the moment as Sardinian troops take half the town and Neapolitan troops are reviewed.
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GAETA
Monitenr
Rome
Naples
Bosco
M. Casella
Francis
Opening of the Italian Parliament Speech by King Victor Emmanuel
The king’s opening speech praises the united peoples and Divine Providence. He asks Parliament to found and strengthen Italy through greater administrative freedom and shared institutions.
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Victor Emmanuel
Italy
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