Life Trials and Conversations of Robert Emmet
A Victorian era review traces Robert Emmet's character and fate in Ireland's rebellion, quoting his eloquent defence to Justice Norbury and noting ties to Curran's daughter. It then surveys Sanuel Chifney's turf philosophy, riding rules, and notable Doncaster Leger legends including Theodore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Exet
John Dolerty
Manchester
Robert Earset
Trishkman
Miss Porter
Sister Isle
Emmet
Norbury
Ireland
Curran
Miss Curran
Sporting Magazine
Sanuel Chifney
Chifey
Chifney
Prince of Wales
Newmarket
Priam
Doncaster
Memnon
S. Templeman
Ploinsmart
Clin
Templeman
Florismart
Lucetta
Robinson
San
T.Y.C
Theodore
James Croft
Violet
Corinthian
Duke of Leeds
Parlington
Woful
Jackson
Muta
Mula
Jehin
The Sporting Anecdote and Poetic Pieces in Boz Era
A long critique excerpt discusses Chifney and Eclipse era racing, then moves to a ballad about Lord Tomnoddy and a street theater of hanging, ending with praise for Tur Wasps VI a weekly periodical known for its originality, economy, and a steel engraving of Albertazzi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chifney
Robinson
Kemble
Ascot
Bentney
Boz
Oliver Twist
Charity
Lord Tomnogdy
Tiger Tim
Tim
Tomwoddy
Mallibran
Duvernay
Tagliant
Lord Tomnoddy
M‘fuze
Tregooze
Ducrow
Piccadilly
Waterloo
Exeter Hall
Temple-bar
Lord Temnoddy
Waithman
St. Paul's
Old Bailey
Albertazzi
Mr Glover’s songs praised for superior writing
We have received two songs by Mr S Glover described as a superior order and a decided improvement on loose writing. The comment notes Glover’s clear aim and suggests talent exists but lacks encouragement and means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Glover
Glover
Glover Songs Praised For Mozart Like Style
A journalist compares a Glover song to Mozart and Barnett, noting elegant composition and harmonic treatment. The piece echoes Farewell to the Mountain while highlighting the graceful, strong writing. Another piece, The Dream is past, is pretty and likely to gain popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart
Glover
Barnett
Haynes Bayley
Elopement at Belgrave Square Sparks Fashion World
An Irish beauty from Ross County flees to wed Mr. C in secret at a church near Almack's. The couple, aided by a discreet carriage and a friendly clergyman, marry amid surprise and family dismay. The vow signals a church and state alliance in a loyal Protestant country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrave Square
Glorvina
Florence Macarthy
Grace Nugent
Ross County
R——e
Morning Post
John C
Alicia P
Mr. C
Almack
Alicia P——s
C——y
Loss of the Tiger from Liverpool to Bombay
Papers from Bombay dated February 1 recount the Tiger voyage from Liverpool in May and its wreck on Astora reef near Madagascar. Passenger Deacon describes surviving sailors, drownings, and the Emma whaler rescuing crew. Captain Spur reportedly jumped overboard in a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Bombay
Deacon
Land of the Living
Astora
N. Poirt
Madagascar
Emma Whaler
Goodman
London
Tiger
Spur
John de Nova
Stirling
Scaight
China
Lyndhurst
Lovu
Lord Lyndhurst
Goldsmid
Goldemid
Corps Diplomatique
Junsey
John Houston
Royal Court of
Jersey
Philip Picot
England
Blumenbach
Fulgentius
Smithfield
Smoothfield
Tyburn
Cartwright
Inquest Into Hull Steamer Explosion At Blanket-row
An inquest at Blanket-row station-house investigated the Union packet disaster near Hull. Witnesses described a crackling blast, a sinking vessel, and rescue efforts, with jurors hearing from crew, innkeepers, and engineers about boiler pressure, safety valves, and suspected causes. The inquiry adjourned to continue with more testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thorney
Israel Myers
Abanut
Gainsborough
Union
Boar
Therne Packet
George Baines
South Clifton
Nottingham
Hull
Sheffield
John Baines
Joseph Gamble
Wm. Lewis
Wellington-street
William Lewis
Chatterton
Tomlinson
Joe
Gamble
Mr. Waterland
The
Mr. Lewis
Bass
John Williamson
Waterman
Waterland
James Overton
Graham
James Vernon
Dock-street
John Barrett
Arthur Youle Barrett
Arthur Hutchinson
James Goddard
Miss Moody
Jaques
Junction-street
Young Hutchinson
Thomas John Pearsall
Medical School
William Walker
Lowgate
Murders and deaths at inquests across London
An inquest in Bermondsey found a full grown male infant dead with a tightly tied neck tape, others reported a baby in a river basket with stones, and a woman observed with a bulky bundle. Separate inquests declared deaths from intemperance and sudden collapse, including Joseph Short and Mrs Ann Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuIp Murph
Mr. Carter
Raven and Sun
Russell-street
Bermondsey
Edward Reeves
Abraham
Brown’s Fields
Hall
Henry Sterry
Elizabeth Hall
Reeves
White
Carter
Jolly Sailor
Lower Deptford Road
Higgs
Thomas Scott
Salisbury-street
Strand
Carrdnance
St. Martin’s
Ann Davidson
Joseph Short
Frome
King’s Head Inn
D. Ashford
Cunning Tricks and Road Plans in London Notes
A column covers rogue razabends in coffee houses as landlords pay to avert investigations. It then discusses the Metropolitan Roads proposals to bypass Brentford for faster city access, plus Brentford residents seeking a street widening or new route. It closes with a curious European crime-morality stat and a London door etiquette piece about noblemen’ s knocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Razabends
Eare
City of London
Metropolis
House of Commons
Brentford
Ublic
Europe
London
Velluti
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carnaby Jenks
Tamnoddy
St. Sepulchre’s Tower
Sir Carnaby Jenks
Captain M
Tomnodéy
Tee
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