The subject of fortification and recent important experiments with 300-pound Armstrong guns, had been further debated in Parliament. The Minister in the House of Lords deprecated hasty action, and argued that experiments showed that they ought not hastily to depart from the system of fortifications supplemented by floating batteries. It was predicted that Armstrong would soon produce 600-pounders to do the same at 2,200 yards which his 300-pounders have done at 200 yards.
The Duke of Somerset admitted that the Admiralty was now prepared to proceed at once with Capt. Coles’ cupola and other plans.
The House of Commons debated Italian affairs. Plamerston believes that sooner or later the unity of Italy will be completed by the possession of Rome.
The difficulties of the Mexican question claim some attention. It was rumored at Paris that Walewski will make a special mission to England on he subject.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Friday Morning, April 25, 1862, p. 1
The Duke of Somerset admitted that the Admiralty was now prepared to proceed at once with Capt. Coles’ cupola and other plans.
The House of Commons debated Italian affairs. Plamerston believes that sooner or later the unity of Italy will be completed by the possession of Rome.
The difficulties of the Mexican question claim some attention. It was rumored at Paris that Walewski will make a special mission to England on he subject.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Friday Morning, April 25, 1862, p. 1
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