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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 19, 1855
Page
10
The condemned man, facing execution, maintains calm resolve. He mutters Vive Republique as the black veil hides him and again shouts Vive Italic after the blade falls, while the crowd remains silent and Pianori asks for his watch to be sent to kin.
The India Mail reports a treaty with Hyder Khan signed March 30 by Mr. Lawrence granting perpetual peace between Dost Mahomd and the English, English respect for Dost Mahomed’s territories, and Dost Mahomed recognizing East India Company lands. Rumors of hostilities at Ava. Golab Singh and his nephew clash in Cashmere. Lord Dalhousie improving at Ootacnund. Five percent lawn fills slowly due to money scarcity.
The Candace steamer arrived at Plymouth with mail and 3061 ounces of gold and thirty passengers including a Royal Spanish Commissioner for the Canary Islands and his Secretary. She departed Madeira on May 5 after a disturbance aboard Teazer and Hecate. One native was shot by an officer during an attempt to bring rum on board.
Foreign page reports the Emperor and Empress plan a summer at Biarritz for health reasons after last year’s stay. Admiral Baron de Mackau dies in Paris after long illness. funeral held without pomp in the Madeleine and body sent to Normandy for family vault burial.
Paris telegraph reports General Canrobert asks to resign due to failing health and requests command of a corps under General Pelissier. The Emperor accepts the resignation and orders the transfer, praising Canrobert’s loyalty while noting health issues.
In a Royal debate Lord Ellenborough attacks ministerial negligence in the Crimean War citing naval and military missteps. Lords Panmure Derby and Granville defend the government urging patience while praising reforms and warning against undermining allied efforts.
Captain Christie died on May 1. He entered the navy in 1810, serving during the early 19th century era. He built a long career in maritime service and participated in conflicts of that period.
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