Fortified Cronstadt and a Naval Watch at Sea
The report describes Captain Caldwell delivering a despatch to Cronstadt, the wary Russian fortifications, and a fleet array from London Shoals to Cronstadt. It notes deserters from Cronstadt, Polish fighters, steam-powered gunboats, and extensive earthworks guarding approaches, while predicting no immediate assault and mentioning Admiral Baynes's expected arrival.
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Caldwell
Cronstadt
London Shoals
Tollboukin
Less Ness
Baird
Risbank
Neva
St. Isaac’s
St. Petersburg
Baynes
Nargén
Intelligence from Crimea and Paris follows the allied actions
Lord Panmure transmits Crimea telegrams dated June 11 1855 noting good fire on Redan and improving army health. Paris Moniteur reports July 10 2 p m dispatches of brisk firing at the English Redan and plans for advancing works. Trebizond letter claims the Caucasian chief Shhamul is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Panmure
Moniteur
Paris
Crimea
Pelissier
Great
Redan
Trebizond
Shhamul
Maynooth Inquiry and Abjuration Oath Debate
The second reading of Lyndhurst's Bill repealing the Abjuration Oath was set for the 17th. The Maynooth Commission hears renewed Irish Catholic bishops title ascriptions in the report, with Lord Hannoway insisting the insertion was accidental and improper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lyndhurst
Maynooth Commission
Earl of Wincuinsea
Maynooth
Earl of Hannoway
House of Commons Monday proceedings noted
The House debated Mrs. Ronbuck s motion and a Yambridge member plan to amend a Crimean policy resolution. The Partnership Amendment Bill faced opposition before clauses passed and the Raglan Annuities Bill advanced. The Coal Mines Inspection Bill and Public Libraries and Museums Bill moved toward third readings as the chamber adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
Ronbuck
H. Anarr
Yambridge
Shafto Adair
Sheffield
Lastie
House
Raglan
Williams
Public Libraries and Museums
House of Lords discusses Hango outrage versions and prisoner exchange
Turespay Earl of ChanENDON explains differing Hango outrage versions. Baron de Berg's statement was largely inadmissible. Admiral Dundas to send a more accurate outrage report to Russia with a demand for immediate prisoner release. A mixed English French commission sits in Paris to plan regular prisoner exchanges with Russia.
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Earl of Chanendon
Earl of Mamesnury
Baron de Berg
Admiral -Dundas
Paris
Russia
Vote of Confidence Debates in the House of Commons
Parliament debates a motion of no confidence in the Vienna negotiations and the ministerial conduct. Palmerston details a Turkish loan arrangement with a split British French guarantee while open competition for civil service posts is discussed. A call of the House motion by Roebuck is rejected 138 to 104 as the House adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Lytton
Committee of Supply
Vienna
Disraeui
J. L. Ricarpo
Lord Palmerston
France
England
Sir Pe Lacy Evans
Lord
Palmerston
V. Scurry
Lord Goorenien
Wilkinson
S. Northcott
Guapsrons
Tir
Excarqurer
Lord Patmension
Lear
London
Cork
Exchequer
House of Commons
Church Rates Abolition Debate Sees Divided House
In the House of Commons the Church Rates Abolition bill triggers sharp division as supporters claim it will strengthen the Established Church while opponents say it shifts repair costs to churchmen. The debate adjourns amid ministerial absences and procedural clashes. Lords discuss Vienna negotiations and a July protest over tutor exams at Oxford.
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House OF Commons
Wronespar
William Clay
Follerr
Jonn Manners
William.somerville
Ireland
Edward Bart
Rupert Pariimore
Forster
Wirram
G. Vernon
Bentrncx
Admiral Watcott
Lord Seymour
Frewen
Coweer
Lord Esrineton
Mowsray
Lioup Davis
Lucyp Davies
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Parliament
House OF Lords
Ilouse OF Commons
Tresday
Roxusuck
Seymour
Tururspay
Oxford University
Heywood
Lord J. Russell
Bucks
Fertfordshire
J. B. Lytton
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