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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 06, 1831
Page
4
The engraving depicts him in robes listening intently to Conran and captures the master mind of the age. Bailey’s bust and Lonsdale’s portrait background surpass prior efforts, faithfully representing his features and intellect. The public may purchase a true likeness of the man whose reforms advance civilization, likened to the Bacon of the nineteenth century.
This evening’s program includes The School for Coquettes followed by a comedy Belles Have at Ye All or More Flirts than One with cast Mr Vining Clerimont Brindsi Sir Solomon Sadlife Mrs Glover Miss Taylor Miss Sidney and others, and closes with Fish Out of Water.
The Courier reports that all French troops in Belgium will return except 12,000 to remain briefly at King Leopold's disposal. The Temps notes a Russian insurrection rumor that could affect Poland, while the Messager des Chambres and Moniteur provide further commentary on Polish fate, with other dispatches from Berlin and Vienna describing cholera concerns and political tensions across Europe.
The piece argues for efficient public service and fair pay from state revenues, condemns fees and monopolies, and notes Alderman Woon’s withdrawal of a steam vessel regulation bill. It also discusses parliamentary motions on Thames steam navigation, presses Portugal and Russia reports, and cites upcoming coronation music and public access to theaters.
In the Lords Lord Tenterden gave notice to move the second reading of two legal proceedings bills on the 16th inst, and Lord King announced a bill to prevent pluralities. The Earl of Aberdeen presented a petition from Merchants and others trading with Portugal opposing current policies, while Earl Grey warned against the government’s course and pledged defense of national interests. Wellington condemned France’s conduct toward Portugal. The Commons heard a Dublin return petition and notices for select committees on steam navigation and other topics. The sugar refinery bill and a virus bill were debated, with committee enacting payments to barristers and updating vote lists. The Morning Herald notes concerns on legacy duties and insurance taxes, plus cholera updates from Vienna, St Petersburg, and Bucharest, and reports on naval movements at Leith Roads and in the Ionian Islands.
A fragmentary report recalls a chaotic Lords and Commons scene with Mulgrave, Lyndhurst, and Brougham. Lords enter in costume as discussions unfold, a summons arrives from the Commons, and figures like Pepys and Sugden are described hearing fees and closing briefs amid a noisy lobby.
From Lloyds wind and sea reports several vessels arrived or departed including the Favourite from Carlisle, Jean Stewart M Farlane Constantinople and Orion, Archangel and Cherry, Eliza Hillock St Domingo, Vigilant from Lisbon, Belgrave Pars Ambuco Lightfoot Mobile Sarah Parker West Charleston Osport Brilliant Jamaica Janet New Orleans, John Campbell Sappho Demerara Belle Isle Hector Mary Quebec and the New Providence from Stockholm bound to New Providence. The Chieftain from St Vincent’s is believed to have arrived off Eastbourne. An extracted letter from Brest dated Sept 1 states Portuguese merchant ships detained at Brest are to be released immediately. the Sacramento sailed for Gibraltar. the Memorio from the Tagus of Aug 14 arrived with French squadrons and seven more Portuguese warships.
Yesterday's racing scene featured Leary bets on Saddler and Marcus, with Marcus a strong favorite alongside Saddler. Riddlesworth will not start for the St Leger. Prices at St Leger show Saddler, Marcus, and Circassian among top contenders with various bets and stakes listed. Also reports from Bedford Races and Morpeth Meeting note winners, while coronation previews and local market updates accompany births and deaths notices.
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