Revival questions and a royal funeral tale in 19th century notes
A Bath alderman questions impartiality in Wiltshire election while a London journal recounts a 1163 year old Mrs Lennon funeral and public jewel displays. The column then shifts to Lablache at a Duchess fete, Woolwich cannon volumes, and a long epistolary tale on Napoleonic security and palace preparations.
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Br. D
Bath
F. Burdell
Wiltshire
Methuer
Lennon
London
Duchess of
Lablache
Woolwich
Royal Arsenal
Tris
England
Abarlute
Louis XI
Rasis
Paris
Lesan
Countess of
Anjou
Martina
Pavia
The Queen and the Olive Tree Letter
A writer comments on the young Queen’s appearance at Parliament dissolving day describing her grace and health. The piece then reproduces a letter from Dublin about sending Jerusalem olive branches to the Queen, praising her as a unifying monarch and urging protection for Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monthly Repository
Kensington Gardens
Hamilter
Annandale Cottage
Dublin
Egypt
Rabbiss of
Jerusalem
Samson
Jaffa
Beyrout
Eleanor Gordon
London
Israel
Sion
Hecles
Joseph HamMinton
Napoleon's Household Fortified at the Palais with Secret Precautions
The text details meticulous inspections of Napoleon's chamber by Marechaux de Logis and guards. It notes door arrangements, a removed mameluke bed, a secured bolt, and small candle closets. A planned green screen over an ugly courtyard wall was debated, then partially allowed, with sentinels placed along the gate to ensure Napoleon's safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Journal
Colburn
Napoleon
Nepelion
Scafield
Buoneparte
St. Cloud
Buonaparte
George Cadoudal
Palace
Tuilleries
France
Imperial
Trevillicg
Rome
Marie Louise
Dues de Guise
Mayssif
Egais
M. Deschammges
M. Yougbloedt
Napaleon
Fourriers
Marechaux Des Logis
Chamberlain
M. le Baron de Canonville
Valets de Chambre
Roustan
Marechaux de Logis
Biarechal Duroc
Vairly
Monune
M.m.de Segur
de Canonville
Marechal
Rvideau de Verdure
Imperial Guard
Palais
Frazer
Regina
Barry Cornwall
Origin of the Twopenny and Threepenny Post
The article traces the origin of London’s Twopenny Post to Mr. De cura in 1683, noting his private service, subsequent government takeover, and lack of compensation for him. It links St John’s Gate to Sir Thomas Decura, recounts family history, and mentions ties to Malta and noble lineages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottice
London
Delcroix
Curzon-street
Seven Dials
King’s Bench
St. Joan’s Gate
Decura
Hugh Middleton
St. John’s Gate
Thomas Decura
Malta
England
House of Peers
Palestine
Herts
Chauncy
Ireland
St. John
Blesio
Sesley Church
Kendal
Penrith
Funeral of Harriet Duchess of St Albans in Private Ceremony
The funeral of Harriet Duchess of St Albans proceeded from Stratton Street to Reburbul Hall, with a private service and a procession of family, tenants, and household staff. Will details reveal £1.8 million estate left to Miss Angela Burdett of Sir Francis Burdett, while Duke of St Albans receives life income and Coutts assets are mapped.
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Harriet
Duchess of
St. Albans
Stratton St Piccadilly
Beawclerk
Redburn Wall
Lincolnshire
Banting
Pall-mall
Elie
Beauclerk
Beneaih
Coutts
London
Stratton-street
Picadilly
Bensfeet
Barnet
Watfield
Rebure-hall
Bady
Tus
Duke of
Coutts and Co
Angele Burdett
Francis Burdett
Countess of Guildford
North
Angela Burdett
Europe
Editor Hums to Clarionet and Horn as Neighbourly Dispute
An editorial voice laments editorials interrupted by a neighbour’s music. The piece ponders sympathy from fellow editors and mocks remedies from moving the establishment to silencing the musician. A tangential tale recalls a poacher outwitting a Tory magistrate over partridge dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Aobile
Mobile
Sussex
M.p.g
Death of the King of Ava and Goa Revolutions
Letters from Rangoon report the death of Ava’s king amid civil unrest, with trade halted and communications severed. British protection mitigates risk to merchants as Goa’s government is overthrown, new five-member leadership formed, and three parties vie for power amid widespread anxiety. The Fourth Estate notes rising press influence over aristocracy and government, predicting a shift in power toward the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Rangoon
Colonel Burney
Goa
Seahor Pere
Ago=ada
Dryden
Otway
England
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Mentz
Trithemius
Frederic II
Galileo
Milton
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Holland
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China and Glasshop
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Queen of England
Elizabeth
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