Gallery of Paintings at Auction Through Estate Agents
Public sale of a splendid collection of paintings including Holy Family works and pieces by Rembrandt, Poussin, Vermeer, Steen and more. Catalogues available one shilling each from Davies Street and Williams. A library sale of books and household items to follow with dates in late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PIC Ab. Tures
Meginno
Pyders
Embrandt Cuy G
Eritosa Poussin Brelderoaker Suntease
Molineat Honding Wouvermans Ee Ee Jan
Molineat Honding Wouvermans Ee Ee Jan Steen Neven
C. Dold Pether
Osth
Ath
Precedia
Davies-Street
Ber- Hay
Staines
Keey Square
Mr. Williams
Thureday
Delock
Paris News Rooms and Circulating Library Exalted in Paris Adverts
English and American news rooms in Paris boast the largest European establishment with 400 journals, 140 in English, and a 40,000 volume circulating library offering multilingual works and frequent new releases. The Paris Advertiser, Book of Addresses, and West of England Life Assurance promote access for travelers, subscriptions, and economical advertising, while Dawson's Lozenges are advertised with authenticity cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West of England
Life Assurance Ofice
G. G. Bennis
The
Paris Advertiser
Rue Neuve Saint Augustin
Paris
Rue de la Paix
Europe
Nach Ollan
England
Germany
Italy
Ireland
Austria
Switzerland
Greece
Scotland
Russia
Spain
Turkey
America
Poland
Portugal
Algiers
France
Prussia
Belgium
Egypt
London
Old World
Paternosterrow
West OF England Life Assurance Company
Desiirous
Peel's
Fleet-street
Washbourne
Salisbury Square
Oldridge's Balm advertised as miracle hair restorer
An 18th century advertisement promotes Oldridge's Balm from Wellington Street Strand as a universal hair restorer. It claims rapid prevention of hair loss within 48 hours, growth in three weeks, and benefits across ages, including whitening, curling, and even whiskers or eyebrows, with certificates from Philadelphia officials and cautions against counterfeits.
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A. Oldridge
Columbia
Philadelphia
Wellington Street
Strand
United Kingdom
Oldridge
Carl
Gilbert Robinson
City of
Royal Army of
Great Britain
London
N.B
Wellington-street
Parley Tales and Circassian Hair Dye Adverts
An advertisement page promoting Peter Parley tales for children and Walter Parley books on geography and history, plus an extensive Circassian Hair Dye promotion by Agid Hassan via Day and Co. It touts dye quality, non-fading color, and testimonials from chemists and military officers, with prices 7s 6d and 10s.
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Peter Parley
Europe
Asia
Morocco
Walter Parley
Africa
America
London
Thomas Tegg and Son
Agid Hassan
Cham Day and Co
Black Boy
Gracechurch Street
William Day and Co
Circassia
Sun
Sinking of Fairy Queen steamer and bashful children tale
The Fairy Queen steam vessel struck ground while descending the river and sprang a leak then sank near Erskine Ferry. Passengers reached shore safely and the ship was raised the next day for repairs. A Fife minister told a widow the children were bashful and blamed the widow for their fear while noting the stipend collector comes often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy Queen
Erskine Ferry
Greenock Intelligencer
Basantiness
Fife
Ireland Ministers Money and Limerick Sailor Salute
A Dublin placard denounces ministers money with anti clerical lines against Rev John Rowley for his 500s yearly levy. Limerick petty sessions reward 20 for salvage on Triton voyage near Clare river. Galway seduction case reportedly ends with Miss O Dogherty’s death. Curragh April meeting lists races and entries across multiple horses and stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Anne-street
Dublin
John Rowley
County Cavan
St. Michan’s
Freeman's Journal
Limerick
Henry
Francis Koslewin
Triton
Clare River
Limerick Star
Kennedy
Galway
Miss O'Dogherty
Ensign Barrow
Dublin Morning Register
Important Discoveries In Science At Marylebone Society
The Marylebone Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge held its second conversazione at Gothic Hall New Road. A lecture on National Melodies by Philipps preceded a chemical talk by R Johnson on mine gas dangers. Johnson showcased two new safety devices by John Roberts a hood with liquid scrub and a mine safety lamp that with oxy hydrogen gas proved explosion resistant, unlike the Davy lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylebone Society For the Diffusion of
Gothic Hall
Newroad
Philipps
R. Johnson
John Roberts
Lord Lowther
Roberts
Sentences and Executions Reported in Commons
A return shows that last year two hundred forty six were sentenced to death for robbery but only seven were executed. Lord Londonderry’s grand Freehold Residence in St James's Square, once famed for hosting Allied sovereigns, will be sold by George Robins next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Lennard
Lord Londonderry
St. James's Square
England
George Robins
Change of Practice in the Court of Common Pleas Opens
In Westminster hall the royal warrant ends the monopoly of serjeants at law, allowing barristers to plead during term with seniority. The Crown directs equal rights for all barristers, preserving serjeants’ rank for those already coifed. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow. In King’s Bench matters, Oaks bail petition granted. Rule nisi on Carmichael Smith et al. libel indictments discharged. Exchequer grants new trial for Hibbert Thomas case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Chancery
Court OF Common Pleas
Sw IV
King
Westminster Hall
N.C. Tindal
Westminster-hall
Court OF King's Bench
Exparte Oaks
Earl OF Wemyss
Leith
J. Scarlett
Charles Oaks
Brancaster
Norfolk
Norwich
Baron Vaughan
W. H. Carmichael Smith
J. Jadis
Nevinson
Nisi
W. H.C. Smyth
Court OF Exchequer
Hibbert J. Thomas
Mr. Hill
Humfrey
Birmingham
Court of Common Pleas Hearing Over Fee Guarantee Case
The Court of Common Pleas sat in Banco on April 25, hearing a guarantee dispute between two attorneys. The day’s sole interest was selecting the concerned party, with no substantive issue argued or decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Common Pleas
Banco
Eugene salvage ruling and Kinnersley Castle costs case
In the Admiralty Court Sir Daniel K Sandford admitted advocate. The Eugene salvage appeal confirms the Colchester magistrates 200 share but contests two salvors interests and court jurisdiction. The Kinnersley Castle costs request against assignees is denied unless vexatious proceeding is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty Court
J. Nichol
Daniel K. Sandford
L.L.D
M.P
Eugene
Colchester
Gunfleet Sands
Colne
John Nichol
Kinnersley Castle
Fry's and Chapman's Bankruptcy Court Hearing Report
Bankruptcy case against Fry and Chapman shows debts proved near 400000 pounds with dividends already paid 3 pence per pound and a further 1 penny per pound to be declared. Separate estate of William Fry to pay 20s per pound. surplus to joint estate. Also noted are House of Commons Petitions counts on union reform church patronage Sabbath observance and Corn Laws from the tenth report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Commissioners OF Bankruptcy
Holroyd
Fry
Chapman
Commission of Bankruptcy
Messrs
Frys
Mildred’s Court
William Fry
Ireland
Mansion House Court Odd Cart Theft Case Ends In Laughs
Two apparently honest men were summoned before the Lord Mayor after a misadventure involving a horse and cart. Each man believed the cart belonged to the other, leading to a mistaken robbery claim. Laughter accompanied the hearing as the men defended their innocence, and the magistrate advised caution in assuming ownership of property. Separately, a request to bury a relative in Tower cemetery was declined locally, with a suggestion the Duke of Wellington might grant the interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansion House
Mr. Pingo
Tower
Pingo
Duke of Wellington
Marylebone
Strutt
Reputist
Charles Stewart Clarke
Bristol
James Patterson
Millinden
Cumberland
Royal Navy
Donnell
No.8
Dorsetplace
Dorset-square
Patterson
Clarke
College-Street
Camden-town
Francis Lyden
George Seal
Blackfriar’s-road
White
Peacock
L Division
Price
Westminster Road
Thames
Danine Ropsery
James Clark
Smithers
Carter
Combe
St. Katherine’s Dock
Therisoner
Messrs
Hobson, and Co
Craney-wharf
Thames-street
Horner
London Docks
Markham
Hobson
E Cart
Ae Combe
Newgate
Lambeth meeting vows repeal of Septennial Act for triennial Parliaments
A Lambeth gathering at the Horns Tavern with about sixty electors passed resolutions to petition Parliament for repealing the Septennial Act and restoring triennial Parliaments. Speakers, including MPs Charles Tennyson, Hawes, and Beauclerk, defended reform efforts and urged accountability every three years. The meeting adjourned after votes of thanks and strong acclaim.
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Lambeth
Horns Tavern
Kennington
Samuel Palmer
Napier
Charles Tennyson
M.P
M.p.,and Mr. Hawes
Saint Topware Ceed
House of Commons
Hawes
Wood
Mr. Hardy
Major Beauclerk
Unio
Wakefield
Milton street Committee plans dinner for Calthorpe Jury cups
The Milton street Committee met at Jacob's Well Tavern to arrange the presentation of seventeen silver cups to the Calthorpe street Jury on the 30th. A sub committee will oversee the celebratory dinner with Sir Samuel Whalley MP presiding. The cups will be shown publicly on Monday at Jacob's Well and dinner slated for Highbury barn. The anniversary of the verdict of Justifiable Homicide will be celebrated fittingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton-street
Jacob’s Well
Milton Street
Highbury-barn
Benefit Societies Press Petition for Legal Reforms
A large meeting of delegates from Benefit Societies at the Red Lion, St James’s Square, adopted a petition urging legislative action. Mr Foster M P moved for a select committee to review the Laws relating to Benefit Societies and to encourage formation, extend benefits, and secure property. Foster to support and districts urged to send petitions promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lion
St. James's Square
Foster
M.P
Wilks
The Romance of History France Vol 11 reviewed
A literary critique praises the series as romantic and historical in tone. It notes strength in illustrations and execution, with occasional overreach and vague aims. Leith Ritchie’s tales receive commendation, while specific plates like The Pilgrim of St James and The Phantom Fight are highlighted for effect and imagination.
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France
Thomas Pes
Leith Ritchie
It and Its Comic Editor Illustrated by Atrrep Caonavi St Wilson
The piece praises a region satire book with humor on pun and caricature and wood cuts like A Light over the Bridge. It notes the editor’s skill and claims the laughs outpace the price, while acknowledging the need to see rather than just read to appreciate the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrrep Caonavi St. . Wilson
Speedy sails to Jersey to guard oyster fishery
Portsea reports His Majesty's cutter Speedy under Lieut Norrington paid yesterday and set to sail Monday for Jersey to protect the oyster fishery. Also listed are Revenge, Royal George, Tyne, and North Star in sea-viz, with light winds and cloudy skies. The 12th Regiment travels Malta to England and is expected soon, stationed at Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedy
Norrington
Jersey
Revenge
W. Elliott
President
J. M‘kerlie
Royal George Acht
Lord A. Fitzclarence
Tyne
Mageiscount
North Star
O. V. Harcourt
Malta
England
Plymouth Stemmer
Portsmouth
The Affair at Lyons and Public Disorder Reflections
A fragmentary summary notes Lyons riot casualties claimed as two thousand in a single day versus cholera limiting to eight hundred. It discusses royal rank, peerage hesitation, and unrest echoed by Uncle Toby and Sterne. It contrasts Rome and Lyons under public order, claiming Lyons was sacked twice in three years while progress is hinted.
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Lyons
Yous
Toby
Sterne
Rome
Yeovil Meeting Demands Dismissal of Ministers Over Dorset Labourers
At a Yeovil Political Union gathering chaired by Mr Henry Barrett the group denounced the Whig government for sentencing six Dorsetshire labourers to seven years transportation. They resolved to draft a memorial urging the king to dismiss current ministers and praised liberal papers for supporting the Dorsetshire labourers victims of what they call tyrannical policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeovil
Henry Barrett
Dorsetshire
Lord Melbourne
Tomphon
Henry Haun
Dorchester Assizes
George Stacey
Rolls
Thos
Bodenham
Trac
Trades' Union Petition Presented to Lord Teynham
Deputation from the Trades' Union Council waited on Lord Teynham at Kensington to present a petition signed by over 400,000 men and ask him to lay it before the King. Lord Melbourne replies that the proper channel is through his lordship, and a letter from Melbourne explains the request and the ministerial procedure. The Hamburg mail packet from the General Steam Navigation Company arrived at the Custom-house this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the Trades’ Union
Lord Teynham
Kensington
Lord Melbourne
Carnegie House
Council of the Trades’ Tonigns
Melbourne
Whitehall
General Steam Navigation Company
Hamburgh
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Dawson
Edwards
St. Paul’s Church-yard
Messrs. Dawson and Warlock
Benjamin Dawson
Bath
Benjamin Lawson
Ae Monron
Paran
Curragh
Col. Armstrong
Dandy
Mr. Watts
Starch
Mirza
Mr. Wyley
Lord Portarlington
Wasp
Wamba
Mervinia
Gonolly
Emily
Batteraby
Knarenborough
Mr. Bullen
LAW Intelligence
Police
Borough OF
Milton-Street Committee
Jobo Thurlby
Helpringham Fen
Lincoln Mercury
South Regent Street
Waterloo Place
Commissioners of Woods and Forests
Regent-street
Oflebone
Oxford-street
Portsea, Apri 25
Yeovil Political Union
Trades’ Union Petition
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