Private view of an art exhibition at Colosseum with masterworks
A lengthy critics' report reviews a private view of a large art exhibition featuring over sixty works. It notes strong portraits by J T Hill and Pheasants Nests at Cheddar by J B Pyne, plus observations on lighting, glazing, and the gallery’s funding, with praise for some pieces and criticisms of others. It also covers related topics on photography, local crimes, wool trade, and a horse endurance event with betting and crowd interest.
Water-colour room notes and vivid portraits
In the water color room 592 a piece shows faults yet strong drawing. 240 Going to the Fair by J F Herring marks major progress with a foreshortened mail coach and bustling country fair figures. 241 A Study of a Head by C Baxter rewards careful viewing with pure painting and refined color. 659 London from Waterloo bridge by W C Smith stands out for bold clear washes. Park’s busts include Sir Charles Napier and John Forster, plus a notable Alexander Johnstone full head.
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J. F. Herring
Ward
C. Baxter
London
Waterloo-bridge
W. C. Smith
Park
Sir Charles Napier
John Forster
Alexander Johnstone
Arrival of the steamship Acadia at Livertoon
The Acadia under Captain Ryrie arrived at three this morning after a twelve and a half day voyage from Halifax where it left on the 12th. The Caledonia replacement was greeted with joy as the Unicorn, heading for England, met the Acadia after a rough outward voyage. Crowds at Halifax cheered Acadia and Caledonia’s safety in England as the two ships exchanged news. The mail and passengers were transferred to the Unicorn to Boston. the Clyde West Indian steamer sailed to New York with the news. The Atlantic mail delay leaves us with Halifax dates to the 12th, but no further important intelligence. A Halifax Morning Post extract notes renewed discussion in Cape Breton over Gladstone’s tariff proposal, fearing harm to colonial trade and shipping unless British producers’ access is protected. Hon. J.B. Uniacke moved for an address to the Queen, adopted to forward via the Acadia.
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England
Lambro’head
Wharfa
Unicorn
New York
United States
Oxford
Halifax Morning Post
Gladstone
J.B. Uniacke
France
Paris
Courrier Francais
Asturias
St. Etienne
Anzin
Newcastle
Treasury and Industry
Great Britain
Tory
Chamber of Commerce of
St. Mabces
Sparx
Corresponsal
Madrid
Aston
Cortes
Tangier
Estepona
Morocco
Spain
Gastellano
Pontevedra
Portugal
Turrkey
Constantinople
Mavrocerdato
Greece
Germany
M. Mavrocordato
Russia
Turkey
Braila
Jacobson
Vogorides
Hungary
Vienna
Porte
Drath
William Beatty
Her Majesty
S Fleet
Greenwich Hospital
York-street
Portman-square
Trafalgar
Nelson
Millwall
PopLaw
Ferry Road
Alfred-street
Poplar
Everett
Ferry-road
City Canal
Jefferies’-square
Wellclose-square
Arcott
Phoenix
Mials
Anchor and Hope
Stockine
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Worcestershire Chronicle
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Ciry
Payne
Crown
St. Dunstan’s-hill
Thames-street
Henry Lephard
Funnel
Cross-lane
Thames Street
Sephard
Dawson's Wharf
Cory's
Surrey
Waterloo Bridge
St. John's
Waterloo Road
the Weekly Chronicle
Greenwood
John Marriott
John Alloi
Norway-street
St. Luke's
St. Giles’s
Mr. Greenwood
Thomas Hughes
Butler
Jones
Fortune
Upper Clapton
N 223
Horsford and
Reany
Mendicity
House of Correction
Francis James
Eastern Counties
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Edwards
High-street
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Hall
Stratford
Eastern Counties’ Railway
Roots
H Division
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Railway Police
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West
Union Hall
Valentine Bartlett
Rose
John Mortimer
Queen Square
Chelsea New Caurcu
Samuel Hillier
St. Luke’s Church
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Thomas Carter
Gregorie
St. Luke's Church
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Johnson
Jefferies
Hillier
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Carter
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Kimber
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Mr. Gregorie
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Norfolk
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Cambridge
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House of Commons
Smith
Sutton
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Broome
Marylebone-lane
Oxford-street
Middlesex Hospital
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Captain Nowlan
Mr. Twyford
Rascal
Goodersons
John Bull
Bacchus
Muses
Marylebone
Henry Taylor
Berkeley-street
Long
Lucy Fairden
Regent Street
C Division
Regent-street
Gabriel
Argyll Place
Hardwick
Jackson
Spooney
Clerkenwell
Frederick John Poulter
Caroline Barry
Goswell-street
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Paris Papers Trace Coal Duty Impact Across Europe
The Paris papers discussBritain’s planned export coal duty hurting English trade. Belgian and Asturias coal supply would rise with St Etienne and Anzin benefiting, while Newcastle suffers. Weather in Paris remains frigid with a 25 degree weekly drop. Brisk news on Spain, Turkey, Hungary, and a Bell Beattie obituary follows amid fires and inquests.
Outrageous assaults by railway labourers on a shopkeeper
A Surrey bench heard Solomon Reeves and a gang of 60 to 100 railway labourers charged in a February 22 incident at Bletchingley. The mob forced entry to a beer shop, threatened witnesses with a pistol, and Reeves was found guilty and sentenced to twelve months with hard labour.
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South Eastern Railway
Surrey
Puckle
Thomas Gower
Bletchingly
Wallinger
Thomas Jissup
Bletchingley
Reeves
Bow Street
Horzrout
Watts
Joseph Lambert
Hart-street
F. 61
Twyford
Jack Sheppard
Jonathan Bradford
Mr. Twyford
Master Watts
London murder and Wellington statue news from Times era
The article reports a London murder case with details of a steward Bonnet and forged will involving Lady Hawarden, plus news on Wyatt's model for a Duke of Wellington statue in bronze. It also notes Brighton creditors meeting and various brief notices, including a religious tax debate and a curious humorous advertisement fragment.
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