Egyptian drama turns justice on its head in Porte Saint Martin burlesque
A Paris Porte Saint Martin burlesque mocks Egyptian melodrama with a tale of treachery and murder. Ze' murders his brother then marries the King’s daughter after a daring ploy, while a Greek translation shrewdly mirrors Egyptian lore. Mr. Hine’s illustration captures the piece in true Egyptian style, earning a prominent spot among contemporary burlesque squibs.
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Tal
Harrison Ainsworth
Jack Sheppard
Tyburn Tree
Lin
Rampsinitus
Porte Saint Martin
Paris
Mr. Hine
Deaths of Tur Queen and Notable Figures
Obituaries report the death of the Tur Queen of Sardinia born 1822, widow to the Queen Consort with five children. Also noted are the deaths of Mr Merle the Galignani editor in Paris, Wesleyan preacher Dr Beaumont, and Sir Thomas Frankland Lewis, long-serving politician and official.
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Sardinia
Rainer
Austria
Turin
Menx
Daily News
Merle
Galignani
Messenger
Hig House
Rue Chauveau Lagarde
Paris
The
Courier
London
Journal Des Dehats
Globe
France
England
Lord Palmerston
Sir de Lacy Evarts
Braumont
Waltham Street
Hull
Tle
Dr. Beaumont
Newton
T. F. Lewis
Thomas Frankland Lewis
Eton
Christ Church
Radnorshire
Great Britain and Ireland
Treasury
Board of ‘Trade
Navy
Poor-law Commission
Beaumaris
Ennis
Radnor
Anecdote On Port Wire Fraud In Royal Circles
A late anecdote recalls George the Fourth in youthful pleasure with rare wines. The royal suite exhausted nearly all stock and sought aid from a wine brewer. He asked for a single specimen bottle, supplied it, and the next day a counterfeit quantity appeared, keeping the fraud hidden.
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George the Fourth
Crystal Palace Company reports progress and finances 1855
Directors detail extraordinary general meeting to review affairs at year start. They note £1,132,338 8s 8d spent on capital by Dec 30 1854, need £300,000 more to complete works, and outline Dulwich Wood lease arrangements, surplus land, and security against covenants. Paxton reports main building completed, water towers on track, and fountains ready by May with a projected £1,000 weekly maintenance. A 7 percent preference stock proposal aims to raise funds for waterworks completion.
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Crystal Palace Company
Sir Joseph Paxton
Dulwich Wood
Dulwich College
Sydenham
Crystal Palace
West End Railway
West End
Anerley
Messrs. Staples
Albion
Aldersgate-street
Palace
Charles Geach
Robert Gill
Apps’ Court
West Moulsey
Surrey
S. Larne
Josurph Paxton
Rockhills
Monti
Josefh Paxton
Crystl Palace
Comet Discovery Reported Amid European Affairs
A Paris Moniteur note announces a newly found comet. An order directs prayers in Austrian churches from month’s end for the Empress of Austria’s safe accouchement, indicating a forthcoming event of significance.
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Paris Moniteur
Austria
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D. Orginal
Ee Ee Ag
Gs Sa
C. Ee Ve
C. Oa
Syeiemanda
Pxbenatas
Ee Ae
Larne
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