Thiers Explains France’s Eastern Question Policy
Paris debated policy under Thiers as he recalls taking office with a divided Europe. He describes France isolated against England and four powers, aiming to gain time, arm for pressure, and negotiate a favorable settlement for the pacha while avoiding war at all costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Thiers
Foreign Department
England
France
Russia
Austria
Prussia
Egypt
Syria
Europe
M. Guizot
London
Lord Palmerston
Mr. Guizot
Rhine
Beyrouth
Alexandria
Duke de Broglie
Lalande
Duperre
Pacha
Inquiry on small debt courts and legal guidance in correspondence
Readers ask about a court of requests power to imprison for small debts for a limited time and how to pursue claims. Other letters offer guidance on tenancy notice, wills, executors, and legal rights, with cautions to consult a solicitor for complex property disputes and equity questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Iia Court of Requests
W. H
Court of Queen's Bench
Thomas Hooper
Timothy
R. O
M. P
Thomas Newmann
Germaine
T. C
J. W
Bromley College
Peace or War in Molesworths Contingent Viewpoint
A editorial argues for judging Sir William Molesworth by his own merits on peace and non interference. It critiques attacks from Morning Chronicle and Globe while defending his stance on Syria, the Treaty of London, and Palmerston. It notes France's cautious role, Thiers, and Russia, urging evidence over insinuation in assessing policy choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Molesworth
Morning Chronicle
North
Globe
Canada
Lord Sydenham
Alj
Lord Palmerston
Syria
Turkey
Thompson
Russia
Constantinople
France
Leeds
England
Mehemet Ali
Mediterranean
Monsieur Thiers
Guardian Angel
Egypt
National
Peyronnet Thompson
Baron Bulow
Prince Esterhazy
Manchester
C. Attwood
London
Waterloo
Spain
Evans
Westminster Review
House of Commons
Austria
Tunis
Vienna
Fragmented reader submissions on colour theory and pensions
A collection of short reader comments and questions including I white as a mix of three colours, safe money transmission via post office orders, pension payments through a London agent, advice to apply to the Horse Guards, and a note that medical questions are not answered.
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A. I
W. X
London
John Nicholls
P. Siface
Hwe
The Indian Mail on Canton Chusan and Afghanistan
The overland dispatch notes British fleet at Canton Mouth and seizure talks on Chusan. It describes Elliot’s northward movement, a Canton blockade, and failed attack on Campsingmoon. Also updates Afghan upheaval, Beloochistan, and Palmerston’s cautious policy amid French politics.
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India
Canton River
Admiral Elliot
Elliot
Chusan
Campsingmoon
Canton
Affghanistan
Lord Keane
Clibborn
Khelat
Beloochistan
Mehrab Khan
Shah Soojah
Fifth of November Exposed as Religious Enmity
A periodical weighs the Exeter Hall November 5 display, condemning Protestant rhetoric, Catholic persecution, and religious prejudice. It questions No-Popery claims, notes Ireland’s history, and mocks anti Catholic zeal while urging fairness and truth in disputes. It cites Dr Stowell and Pusey, and demands verifiable names and dates for controversial claims.
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Exeter Hall
Stowells
O’sullivans
Whatiface
Limerick
Guy Fawkes
Bloody Mary
Stowell
Dr. Pusey
Exeter-hall
County of
York
France
England
Yorkshire
My. M‘ghee
MEETING OF THE FRENCH CHAMBERS AND PARLIAMENTARY NOTES
The French Chamber of Deputies shows a peaceward sentiment under Louis Philippe with Sauzet favored over Odillon Barrot by a wide majority. Pro forma reassembly of Parliament and prorogation details are recorded along with Bank of England quarterly liabilities and a coroner's inquest into a public figure's death. Military and naval dispatches list ships, orders, and ordnance movements from Portsmouth to the Mediterranean and Syria, detailing preparations at Woolwich and related stores shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Duncannon
House of Lords
Commons
Henry Stone Smith
Bank of Exglaxd
Bank of England
Downing-street
Wm. Carter
Surrey
King George
Surrey Zoological Gardens
John Bowler
Newington-place
Kensington
Jarratt
Hooper
Portsmouth
Satellite
Robb
Serpent
Gore
North American
West India
Pelican
Charles Napier
Chatham
Wasp
Mediterranean
Steane
Lunn
West Indies
Thomas
Africa
Plymouth
Madagascar
P. Wallis
Seringapatam
St. Vincent
Vengeance
Henry
Formidable
Alfred
Sheerness
Samuel Chambers
Monarch
Raven
Mapleton
King
Brighton Gazette
Royal Arsenal
Woolwich
Queen
Syria
Indus
James Stirling
Caledonia
Duke of Somerset Ordnance
Rhadamanthus
Moderation and war notes shape French political scene
Nine Bureaux debate a moderate Address likely to pass by a 60 to 72 majority. Thiers is blamed for political defeats, while Guizot is praised for cautious peace aims. The piece criticizes Thiers for shifting notes to time war and questions trust in his future promises. It contrasts Guizot’s frankness with Thiers’s perceived deceit and argues for conciliatory terms with Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsieur Guizot
Monsieur Thiers
Syria
France
Courrier Francais
Constitutionnel
Louis Philippe
Ibrahim
Europe
Cambridge Election Teaches Unity Against Partisan Wrongs
The Cambridge contest ends with Lord Lyndhurst’s majority, denouncing Lord Lyttelton’s backers as overly confident or misinformed. The piece celebrates Lyndhurst as a moral example, urging unity and whitewashing of public factions, and hopes the university’s decision guides future British youth away from partisan bitterness.
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Cambridge
Lord Lyndhurst
Lord Lyttelton
University
University of Cambridge
Poll for Cambridge High Steward ends with Lyndhurst win
The Cambridge election for High Steward concluded with a Lyndhurst majority over Lord Lyttelton. The vote tally showed Lyndhurst ahead as the university assembled in Senate House to cast ballots, while later summaries describe the role and duties of the High Steward and the 2,615 eligible voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Cambridge
Lord Lyndhurst
Dr. Graham
Christ's College
Senate-House
Lord Lyttelton
Furl Lyndhurst
Norwich
Lichfield
Marquis of
Northampton
Lorch Melgund
Pryme
Cambridge
Henry Gunning
Bedell
Lincoln
Lord Lyndhur
Uads
Mysterious parcel sickens Hitchins jailed in Nottingham
A parcel sent from London to Hitchins caused violent illness after he opened it in Nottingham county jail. He received ammonia and yolk of eggs to counteract symptoms but remained in agony. The incident followed a court sentence of six months hard labor for leading a political party faction. Other items note a fatal fall from a shaft at Box-tunnel and a severe Dee flood with timber damage but no major bridge harm.
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Hitchins
London
Brierley
Nottingham
Cecarats
Attenburton
Hewet
Spa
Wiltshire
Dow
Aberdeen Journal
Jeaves the Vanguard
Sidon
Som
Malta
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Harford Osborn
B. S
Joshua Timms
Bath
the Weekly Chronicle
Monsieur Sauzet
Monsieur Odillon Barrot
Soult-Guizot
Grahs
Proctors
St's
Collepe
Esqui Master
S. Triaio
Sinaia
Abel Legion
Aed
Ndhurst
Ren le
Vines
Urst
Tei
Yielton
Lytteltor
Lyttelton
Awka
Cee
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