War policy critique delays resignation of British leaders
The article notes John Russell delaying resignation for private reasons and highlights Lord Palmerston's failure to immediately announce quitting alongside the Prime Minister. It reports that the Home Secretary has condemned the war policy of the Earl of Aberdeen and the Duke of Newcastle as strongly as Lord John Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell
Lord Palmerston
Home Secretary
Earl of Aberdeen
Duke Ofewcastle
Ireland Incumbered Estates Court Commission Appointed
Letters patent appoint a commission to report on the state of business in the Irish Incumbered Estates Court. The panel includes the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, Sir John Romilly, J H Monahan, F Blackburne, A Brewster, Sir Richard Bethell, Mountifort Longfield, John D FitzGerald, and Hugh M Cairnes. The commission, dated 23 November 1854, will return in one year and will not hold viva voce examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
John Romilly
Knt
J. H. Monahan
Court of Common Pleas
F. Blackburne
A. Brewster
Richard Bethell
England
Mountifort Longfield
Ll.d
Q.C
John David Fitzgerald
Hugh M.calmont Cairnes
Estates Court
Gaid Court
Court of Chancery
Sanitary Reform Bills Debated in House of Commons
The Commons considers two measures to create district boards of health elected by ratepayers with central oversight, while extending Nuisances Removal Act powers. A London local government bill and City of London reform proposals follow as Royal Commissioners report on metropolitan drainage and sewer plans led by Frank Forster and Robert Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
B. Hall
Board of Health
General Board of Health
London
City of London Corporation
Royal Commissioners
Court of Common Council
Consolidated Committee
Metropolitan Sewers’ Commission
Thames
Frank Forster
Robert Stephenson
Plumstead Marshes
Lions Appear Beside Diligence on Algerian Road
A French Algeria paper reports two lions descended from the mountains due to heat and cold. They matched the Constantina diligence from Constantina for about half a mile, riding alongside the horses before quietly withdrawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeria
Philippeville
Eldis
Constantina
Paris improvements and London docks notes dominate bi monthly meeting
The bi monthly meeting at Lower Crosvenor street chaired by Mr. Penrose heard Professor Donaldson describe Paris schemes around the Louvre and Arc de l'Etoile under the Emperor. London Docks proposals push for an inspector over wine vaults while Ridley notes payouts to claimants. A Smithfield martyrs memorial plan by public subscription is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvre
Paris
London
Messrs
Armand,Hettorft
Pelechet
Rohault de Fleury
Hotel Des Chemins de Fer
Bois de Boulogne
Arc de l’Etoile
London Docks
Messrs. Ridley
Lusitania
Sauthfre.p
Protestant Alliance
Smithfield
John Rogers
St. Paul’s
St. Bartholomew Hospital
Licensed Victuallers Debate Sunday Trading Act Repeal
Delegates meeting at the Ship Tavern Birmingham discusses circulating petitions to repeal the Sunday Closing Act. The resolution favors proceeding with the 1854 Birmingham plan while leaving later steps to future events. A funeral sermon for W A Larby and talks with MP W S Lindsay are also noted along with a general court at the Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship Tavern
Steelhouse Lane
Joseph Stinton
Harrison
Melton Mowbray Society
Stinton
Watton
Councillor Stewart
Wadhams
Smith
Roderick
Williams
Showell
Birmingham
W. A. Larby
Victuallers? Asylum
Victuallers’ Association of
North Shields
W. S. Lindsay
Aynsley
Bailey
Howey
Coulthard
State
Sproat
Ward
Byram
Lindsay
Victuallers’ Asylum
Old Kent Road
Holden
Board of Management
Wm. Gee. Martin
Wousley
Steinnett
Hodges
Raven
Hughes
Pugh
Sinclair
Franklin
Fitchiner
Long
Mr. Taylor
Harris
Mr. Best
Mr. Marsh
Mr. Gaugé
Wright
Eason
Day
Swann
Mourgue
Elliston
Barrett
Draper
Richardson
Rountree
The
Incorporated Society
Clark
J. Palmer
Endowment Fund Appeals Seek 5000 More This Year
The Board appeals to the Trade and non-subscribers for added contributions to meet endowment needs. Aims include raising £5000 more before year end and reducing the deficit by £45,000 over the next year to secure allowances and endowment capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agait
Fatal Park Drowning and Grim Winter Health Woes
Report from St James Park details four youths drowning as frost grips London with harsh weather. Coroner's jury cites inadequate Humane Society resources. meanwhile mortality from illness climbs with 1104 to 1519 deaths in early month. Paris sees sledges and frozen streets. Bremen to Kiel report severe winter onset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ‘Brophy
George Fidwards
John Flatton
John Linton
St. James's Park
Prophey
Humane Society
Itumane Society
Charlier
Icemen
City of
London
Metropolis
Thames
Paris
Champs-Elysées
Bois de Boulogne
Crimea
Bremen
Cuxhaven
Bremerhagen
Pillan
Guboeck
Travemunde
Griefswald
Copenhagen
Kiel
Exeton centenarian pensioner and Leith tragedy report
In Exeter a centenarian sergeant Thoms Sealwight nearing age one hundred is noted for forty years service in multiple units and pension since 1802. Mary Bartlett of Exeter may reach a hundred and five next May. she hemmed a pocket handkerchief for a visitor with no spectacles. In Leith a fatal fencing accident occurs when a sword wounds a friend, the son of a leading merchant dies next day. Birmingham factories remain languid though some branches stay busy for stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Washington
Edwin Chadwiell
Fixeter
Mary Bartlett
Exeter
Mary
Conc Tenarian
Leith
Birmingham
Water ingress at Woolwich dock causes ship capsize
A steamship was floated into the Woolwich dock to take on water when a sudden squall shifted the vessel, turning it over on its side and causing damage to the dock parapet. The accident occurred as work continued near the coal depot, with the foremast resting on a chapel roof and significant parapet loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straen Cmino
Iin BadaeNps
Woolwich
Shy
Livenany of
Ras
Burnett
Iact
Aberdeen
the. Rew
Robert Anchor Thompson
AVM
Louth
Lincolnshire
John ‘Tulloch
Manse
Ketting
Capir Angus
St. Mary's College
St. Andrew's
Scothoul
Baden Powell
Fenry Rodgers
Laurae ‘Taylor
Liecrenes
Manriveau
Harriet Martineau
Europe
Chepstow
Hye
Bawtry
Biggleswade
Bletchley
Middlewich
Monmouth
Ormskirk
Oswestry
Alinabon
Crediton Court
Capford
Bowani
Manchester
Dublin
London
Tay
Liverpool
Dixs
Corporation of Liverpool
University of Dunisa
Magdalen College, Oxford
University of Durham, Oo
Manchster Squirb: Misleading Soiree Proves Pro-Russia Jest
A notorious placard circulated in Manchester lampoons a Brieht and Gibson Soirée with a parade of MPs and dignitaries. The entry mocks patriotic rhetoric and Russian sympathy, featuring names like Milner Gibson, Richard Cobden, John Bright, and George Wilson in a satirical program of songs and mock demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Corn Exchange
Nicholas
Gibson
Alexander Henry
Msq
M.P
William Brown
South Lancashire
Neewall
Councillor Mackie
Milner Gibson
Newall’s
Iis
Richard Cobden
Russia
John Bright
Neq
Cuar
George Wilson
Watts
Lt. Armitage
Alderman Watkins
Thomas Bazley
Russi Liberty
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