Speech on Austria and allied expectations amid military affairs
The speaker argues Austria's position does not warrant censure or alarm and that military operations remain unaffected. He claims England and France enjoy greater freedom for future terms, despite past Allied actions. Lords discuss the Crimea expedition's impact, then adjourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
England
France
Earl of Ellensprove
Crimea
Duke of Angyur
Marquis of Cuawricarps
Earl Grey
Sunday Trading Bill Dominates House Debate
House of Commons proceedings cover Mr Otway's question on Home Department sanction for the Sunday Trading Bill and possible three month third reading postponement. Sir G Grey indicates no opposition to bill progression, while Lord Grosvenor presses for clarity on government responsibility and possible longer reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
R. Grosvenor
G. Grey
Otway
Borcock
London
M. Girson
Massty
Newport
Hyde Park
RoeBuck
Kertch
M. Gisson
England
Times
Parmenston
Marquis of BuaNp
Parishes
Grerner Grey
Maynooth College
Maculry
Maynooth
Captain Stewart
B. Stanore
P. O’brien
Court of Exchequer
Ireland
Duties on stage carriages spark revision debate in Commons
The Commons discussed revisions to stage carriage duties citing horse supply strains for military needs and high forage costs. Lords and MPs urged addressing anomalies while noting Manchester exemptions. a select committee was formed to investigate adulteration of foods and drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berxeier
Wyxpitam
J.W. Sumney
Brotiunton
Lord R. Grosvenor
Williams
G. C. Lewis
Disraeli
Walpole
Lord Ebrington
Wilson
Miles
Manchester
Lord Palmerston
Ireland
Cowper
Spooner
Blackburn
Peter Day
Home Secretary
G. Grey
Accommodation in Barracks and Army Recruiting Debate
The House of Lords examines barracks living conditions and whether separate married quarters are planned as new barracks are built. Lord Panmure praises recent reforms while stressing need for stronger recruitment among older, sturdier men. In the Commons, committees discuss the Metropolis Local Management Bill and Tenants' Improvement Compensation Bill with contentious amendments and a division tallying 97 to 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Bronmonn
Fordyce
Banffshire
Lord Panmure
Lord Panmare
House of Commons
Metropolis
T. Champers
Lord Palmerston
Messrs
Yuille, Shortridge, and Co
Lord Seymour
Lord Palm Enston
Freneh
Serjeant Sun
Debate on barracks reform and enlistment policy in Parliament
Lords discuss barrack conditions including separate accommodations and day rooms, with views on married soldiers. They examine recruitment efforts in the Crimea era, proposed double pay for frontline service, savings bank investment, and a proclamation to encourage enlistment while rewarding those who served.
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House of Commons
Her
Crimea
England
Drommedaries Gifted to Marseilles Zoo
The Semaphore of Marseilles notes General Yussuif gifted a swift drome dary to the Marseilles Zoological Gardens. It recalls his two such drome daries once sent trained to run in a caléche and praised for a Medeah to Algiers journey. Miyenseen, a renowned composer, was welcomed at Buckingham Palace last week.
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Marseilles
Yussuif
Medeah
Algiers
Buckingham Palace
Political Gleanings Outline Elections and Appointments
Lord Mandeville and Mr Edward Fellows announce potential electoral challenges for Huntingdonshire amid Liberal hopes. Maidstone eyes Beresford Hope though he declines. Russia appoints Brunow and Kisselut to posts in Rome, Florence, Hesse Darmstadt, and Rome. Brigh ton hosts a reform meeting condemning current administration. Keogh and a large Irish and British legal contingent dine at Greenwich. Viscount Canning to India as Governor General. Torrens named Military Commissioner to Paris court. About 12,200 troops ordered to war. First Lord of the Admiralty hosts a levee with senior officers and staff listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Mandeville
Edward Fellows
Huntingdonshire
Weathcote
Fellows
Maidstone
A. J. Beresford
Russiacat
London
Paris
Baron Brunow
M. de Iisseleff
Russia
Hesse Darmstadt
Frankfort
M. Kisselut
Rome
Florence
M. de Boutenfer
Council of the Empire
Brighton
Col. Fawcett
Sir George Pechell
Alfred Hervey
Roebuck
Layard
Ireland
Wm. Keogh
Crown and Sceptre
Greenwich
Sir R. Bethell
Edward Horsman
Justice’ Ball
Viscount Monck
Baron Meyer’ Rothschild
Beamish
D. O'Connell
M. J. O’connell
Cogan
P. O’brien
Comyn
Joseph Parkes
Norris
Lyster O’beirne
W. Scully
F. Scully
M.P
T. K. Holmes
Bethell
Deasy
Pollard-Uirquhart
Donoghue
M. Dunne
Fagan
Viscount Canning
India
Torrens
John B. Purvis
George W. C. Courtenay
Scott
Collier
Richard Douglas
Digby Mash
James N. Strange
Vincent A. Massingberd
John V. Fletcher
Michael Quin
William Smyth
George Spong
Charles ‘Jenkins
William Ellis
Thomas D. Stewart
Washington Carr
Edward Dixon
Joseph M. Mottley
John W. Finch
Thomas Greene
Frederick A. Ellis
Edward H. Beauchamp
Charles J. Austen
George Goldfinch
W. N. Boyer
Edward Wylde E. &. Bullen
A. C. Strode
William Rae, M.D
The
Royal Naval Hospital
Plymouth
John Ulliot
Dickens at Drury Lane Rips Lords Theatrical Jokes
The Administrative Reform Association hosts a Wednesday meeting at Drury Lane Theatre where C Dickens, warmly received, criticizes government leaders for joking amid national distress. He mocks parliamentary rhetoric and private theatricals while defending the value of public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Drury Lane Theatre
Mr. C. Dickens
C. Dickens
Westminster
Mr. Layard
Fox
Drury Lane
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J. Manners
Longworth
Anapa
Lord Palmerson
Mr. Longworth
Monastir
Bariure
Col Lloyd
Circassia
Haron Rothschild
Bar i Rontract Tion Rothschild
Toment
House OF Lords
the Administrative Reform Association
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