Debated Foreign Policy and Vienna Conference Outcomes
Parliament heard criticism of ministers over the Constantinople issue and the conduct of war. Palmerston defended negotiations while opposition speakers urged clearer aims and a decisive course. The Vienna Conference outcome was questioned, but the main motion to support Victoria's government passed unanimously as the House adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Porte
Lord Palmerston
Mr. Disraeli
J. Gnauam
Russia
France
Austria
Mr. Lowe
W. Hearhcote
F. Baring
Walpole
Guapstonx
Baronet
Recommendations to merge Incumbered Estates Court into Chancery in Ireland
Summary of the commissioners report on the Incumbered Estates Act proposing: parliamentary title for land transfers, extending title to all estates, qualified titles when needed, transfer of powers to the Court of Chancery, abolition of the Master of the Court of Chancery, creation of a three-judge Chancery lineup, a Court of Appeal with an ex-chancellor or senior judge, unified conduct of cases by each judge, and staffing rules for clerks under the three judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Chancery
Ireland
Estates Court
Court of Appeal
Master of the Rolls
Proposals for Chancery Reform and Land Sale Rules
A 1855 royal commission report urges general rules for Chancery sales of estates, modeled on the Incumbered Estates Court, with rules drafted by key officials and laid before Parliament. It favors viva voce examination, annual officer returns, expedited proceedings, and reduced or abolished court fees while noting need for careful implementation and precedent. Signatories include M Brapy, R Bethell, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Chancery
England
Ireland
M. Brapy
J. Romney
M. Lonx
J. H. Monanan
J.D. Fitzgenalp
Obdurate 16 year old in London court case
At Thames Police Court William Hibbert aged sixteen was charged with robbing his parents and a merchant. His mother wept as she described repeated thefts including cash and a forgery. The magistrate condemned him as incorrigible and advised sea service or confinement, while the mother begged for mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
William Hibbert
Ingham
Artin Hibbert
Greenfield-street
Commercial-road East
Kent
London
Mr. Ingham
Roche
Whitechapel
Spitalfields
Mr. Ingram
Mrs. Hibbert
Cigar seizure on ship Commodore leads to penalties
At a magistrates hearing aboard the Commodore ship three officers John Scott captain, Samuel Gazard chief mate, and John Brown second mate faced charges for concealing cigars liable to forfeiture. Values ranged from 16s to 18s per pound with treble penalties imposed and fines paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Samuel Frederick Gazard
John Brown
Custom House
Gazird
Brown
Pitman
Customs
Crown
United Kingdom
William Frazer
British Funds Closing Prices Week Ending June 2 1855
The Gazette reports British funds closing prices for the week ended June 2 1855. It lists Government Debt at 11 015 160 and other securities at 2 984 900. Gold coin and bullion amount to 47 083 185 and silver bullion to 9. Department shows government securities including dead weight annuity at 12 677 816 and other securities at 12 419 158. Notes and gold and silver coin totals appear as well.
Mixed English Bank Shares and Exchange Rates Listed
A compact listing shows various London and international shares such as London and Westminster Bank stock, Joint Stock, and Royal Exchange Assurance. It also provides a course of exchange with rates for Amsterdam Frankfurt Rotterdam Vienna Saint Petersburg Hamburg Madrid Paris Leghorn Lisbon and foreign gold and silver prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wed
Thur
Cocmeemeree
Ames
Ems
South Sea Stocks+ Co
India
Buenos Ayres
A. Do
Corse
P.c
New Det
Granada
P. Ct
Det
Aondon
Brighton
South Coast
London
North Western
London and South Western
London and
Blackwall
Midland
Thirsk
York
Ireland
Oxford
Worcester
Wolverhampton
South
Devon
South Wales
France
Paris
Lyons
Rouen
Havre
Lond
Westr.Bank
Eaat& W.ind
London Docks
Commcel.of
Gen.Steam Nav.Co
Globe Ass. Comp
Stex
Pen. &Oritl.Stm.Co
Royale
Leghorn
Lisbon
Bara
Atnad
London Markets Corn Exchange Grain and Meat Prices
A market summary from London markets shows fair Wheat and moderate Barley and Oats supplies with variable demand. Foreign Wheat and Flour imports are liberal. Flour prices steady to lower. Beef and Pork markets soften. Lamb and Sheep arrivals steady. Copenhagen Fields reports brisk trade and price comparisons. Newgate-Leadenhall notes softer meat demand. potato and coffee markets with mixed activity. farm produce and general trade show cautious movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Kent
Ireland
Harley
Norfolk
Monvar
Dantzic and Konig
Suff
Linc
United States
Seev
C.rail
Lksn Sveussaseree
Smithfield
London
Downs
Copenhagen Fields
Islington
AAVN
Newgate
Leadenhall
Bonover
Moxpay
York Regents
Barbadoes
Jamaica
Mauritius
Bengal
Ceylon
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Ms MansuaLt
London Markets
Carr
Hartley
Wallsend Bell
Holywell Main
Hetton
Tanfield Moor
Stewarts
London Gazette
Baptist
Lenton-lane
Lowe
Warwickshire
Commercial-road
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