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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 07, 1855
Page
2
The governor laments scarce exchanges as Odessa crowds observe officers cruising. A large batch of prisoners was sent out with only one return, a hostile 11th Cavalry soldier denouncing the treatment and protesting officers’ civility toward Russians.
War Department dispatch relays General Simpson update dated July 4 at 6.50 PM. No major events since previous report. French works on the right progressing well and General Eyre’s health is re established.
The article notes a weekly gold intake near 40 000 ounces despite drought and weak diggings. It cites quarterly exports around 507 271 ounces valued at 2 179 970 pounds, with total yearly estimates near 9 million. It highlights evolving mining methods, rising quartz crushing and steam pumps, improving trade, lower building costs, and a mindset shift to sustained industry growth. It also covers a corrected census showing sex imbalance and notes the death of Mr James Buckingham at Stanhope Lodge.
Parliament debates ticket of leave for convicts with Lord Granville defending the system and inspectors reporting high employability. Lords and Commons honor Lord Raglan with pensions for Lady Raglan and heir, while education and local measures are discussed and adjourned.
The Dissenters Marriages Bill passed committee. The Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Continuance Bill was read a second time. Mr. Cowrent secured leave to introduce a bill authorising enclosure of lands from a report by Enclosure Commissioners. Leave granted for Ireland to fund county treasurers' expenses and for Mr. Wilson to amend last session's illicit distillation act. House adjourned at a quarter to six.
The Journal des Debats faces censure after Prince Albert's Trinity House dinner remarks provoke complaints to Count Walenski. Paris papers defend England as Debats is warned not to reply. Sir John Bowring negotiates a Siam treaty granting access to European traders as Siam asserts royal etiquette. Maule retires, Willes succeeds. Revenue up 1,005,575 pounds quarter, with detailed tax increases and deductions. Crimea despatches reach War Office. Palmerston, Russell, Wood, and Firey circle the proof. Vienna rumor links Westmoreland's recall and Elliott's possible succession. Parliamentary report follows.
The government intends in the next session to introduce a bill creating a Minister of Public Instruction with a seat in the House of Deputies. The life of Emperor Solooke is despaired of and fears arise that the session will bring new troubles upon Hayti.
The army is informed of the loss of Field-Marshal Lord Raglan commander of the forces in the Crimea. Her Majesty expresses deep regret and praises his dedicated service and obedience to duty from early selection by the Duke of Wellington. The Adjutant General signs the message.
The Emperor addresses senators and deputies after Vienna conferences fail to secure peace. He defends France and England for restraint, outlines aims for the Danube and Black Sea, and pleads for continued national support as the war presses on.
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