Bee badge debates spark on merit and rewards for genius
A satirical discourse mocks honorary orders and proposes that true merit should be its own reward. It critiques a proposed Order of Merit tied to money, notes Nelsons monument and Captain Smith, and argues men’s works are their best decoration without badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Trafalgar
Captain Smith
Britannia
Smith
Doctor Bigsby
Lord_Castlereagh
London
Treasury
Order of Praise
Bigsby
Elem
Robert Stephenson
Menai Bridge
Order of Vulcan
Apollo
Earl of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Market declines despite profits take and Bank rate wait
The English stock market opened steady but closed lower as investors lock in profits from recent gains and seek cash for settlement on the Stock Exchange. Trading showed cautious sentiment with a 3 percent fall in Turkish stocks and a 3. to 4 percent dip in Paris and Vienna markets. The Peninsular and Oriental Company declared a half year dividend of 3 percent, payable June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Bank of England
Paris
Vienna
London
Buenos Ayres
Peninsular and Oriental Company
Mail Conveyance Arrangements to Australia by Clipper Ships
Arrangements have been made to mail twice monthly to Australia this year by Liverpool clipper ships under contract with the Postmaster General. Mails for New South Wales Victoria South Australia Van Diemen's Land and New Zealand will be made up in London on specific dates and shipped from Liverpool the following day. Newspapers incur no postage. letters are charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Liverpool
London
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
van Diemen’s Land
New Zealand
Massachusetts Senate
Vera
New York
Board of Trade returns show exports rise month by month
The Board of Trade report for the month and four months ended 30 April notes higher exports yet little other change from last month. Corn and flour imports fall sharply while live animals drop mainly in sheep. provisions rise markedly and tea sugar coffee data are unreliable due to fiscal shifts. Exports fall over four months but rise in the latest month with irregular distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Trade
Siege and news from Sebastopol and Paris exposé
Despatches from General Pelissier report fierce night attacks on a central fortification at Sebastopol with partial success and advancing aims. Other items note Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Paris visit plans, Nightingale’s illness, education reforms, and foreignnews on Russian sinking orders and Vienna fever for Prince Gortschakoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham Palace
Palace-street
Pimlico
Charles Dodd
Wilson
Coldstream Guards
Journal de St. Petersbourg
London
Elsinore
Cronstadt
Amelie
Southampton
Duke de Nemours
Radley’s
Miss Nightingale
Ke.t. Smith
Une Shilling
Norma
Madile Arga
Adalgssa
Madile
Therese Magner
Oroveso
Hamilton Braham
Signor Armandi
Vienna
Prince Gortschakoff
Vienna Conferences reopen question in House of Commons
Debates center on reports of renewed Viennese talks and Lord Palmerston’s position on powers held by Lord Westmoreland. Disraeli’s motion and Layard’s amendments draw criticism over war policy, with emphasis on Austria’s role and the aim to secure a lasting peace in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Rogguex
Viena
Viscount
Palmerston
M. Ginson
Sheffield
Lord Westmoreland
Viscount Palmerston
Disraeli
Wurresipe
Lowe
Caxtey
R. Paumer
Lord Stanley
Lagano
Buckinghamshire
Layard
Kidderminster
Mr. Lowe
Hear
Lord Palmerston
Austria
Omer Pashin
England
France
Europe
Russia
Gladstone
Turkey
Debate in Lords Over Vienna Negotiations and Russia Policy
Lord Grey’s address to thank the Queen for laying Vienna negotiation protocols is followed by a sharp critique of Russia’s aims. Lords Clarendon and others urge firm action to curb Russian aggression and secure peace terms. The debate ends with Grey withdrawing and royal assent given by commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Tah
Ruesta
Earl Grey
Vienna
Russia
Earl-of
Cranenan
Grey
Turkey
Nicholas
Menscikof
Europe
Lord Clarendon
England
Earl of Mauritsnuny
Duke of
Ancytr
Bishop
Oxtond
Duke of Newcaste
Earl Dewar
Earl Granville
Lord Grey
Lord Lyrreton
Debate on War Policy Ends In Adjournment
The House divided on Disraeli's war resolutions with a large majority for the motion. Amid opposition and amendments led by Low and Grason, debate continued with objections to premature division and the session adjourned to Monday June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disraext
Disraeli
Bantne
Low
Russia
Black Sea
M. Grason
Lord Goperton
Lord Par- Meraton
J. Gra
Ham
Joan Russey
DisnaEtt
Sione ¥ Y
The Oaks at Epsom and Notable Races Report
The Oaks at Epsom featured 50 soves 3 year old fillies with Blooming Heather and Marchioness among the notable contenders. Capucine led early before Marchioness took the win by a half length, with Blooming Heather close behind. Nettle and Marlow suffered a serious accident during the race. The report also notes a Glasgow murder conviction and various Paris exhibition curiosities and public notices including adulteration penalties in Exeter.
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Rudston ‘Read
Chariton
I. V. Turner
Cowl
Bartholomew
Lord John Scott
Clotilde
Touchstone
Wells
Pyrrhus
Misa Whip
Nettle
Judith
Amy
Chalice
Cave Adullam
Lady Tatton
Marchioness
Miss Whip
Dave Adullam
Capucine
Marlow
Blooming Heather
Dame Judith
Sole Stas
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Old Deesa
India
Wyvill
Her Majesty
83Rd Regiment
Nimrod
Sebastopol
Moniteur
Pelissier
Prince Albert
House OF Commons
EPSOM
Alexander Stewart
Glasgow
Welsh
Glasgow Phrenological Society
Bureau
de Renseignements
Fabrica
Callender
Palais de l’Industrie
Lyons
Africa
Guildhall
Exeter
William Keeth
Joshua Austin, Esq
Edwin Trent
Messrs
Oliver and
Satchell
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