Spring Exhibition at the Gallery Sparks Mixed Critics
The Sketcher notes a spring shift in town art with the British Gallery and Suffolk Street shows opening before the Royal Academy. It praises some works like Anthony’s May Day in the Last Century and Herring’s Farrier, but faults many pieces as lacking finish, mocks vulgar prints, and laments crude satirical pieces by Prentis. The piece ends with a tease of returning to critique when time allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Gallery
Suffolk-street
Royal Academy
Trafalgar-square
Starlings
John Ffanners
Anthony
Wilkie
Pyn
Clint
Hastinca
Herring
Taterean
Victor Adam
Holland
Betty Germain
Knowles
Duke of Dorset
Tegerds
St. John the Baptist
St Roque
Lisbon
Clapham
Mercury
Prentes
Stevens
Berlin
Duke of Newcastle Defends His Lifelong Convictions
An 1845 letter from the Duke of Newcastle defends his public service, insists he acted with principle and integrity, and condemns insinuations about dishonesty. He recounts his political career, honors, and stance on reform, Catholic emancipation, and education while denying personal gain. The note frames his loyalty to the Crown and Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Inet
Hafod
Lord Lincoln
Cnviron
Mesera
Hume, Williams, and Co
Humr
Asonibise
Pevogh
George III
Sherwood Forest
Garter
Duke of Wellington
Canada
Jrond
Church of England
Plague Man Vows Censure on Treated Daring Rivals
A controversial letter from Newcastle defends a controversial stance and warns rivals of quarantine and fumigation for any acts benefiting themselves. The writer promises to illustrate his case with leading points to vindicate himself from suspicion and seeks to win public trust through a clear conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
P. S
Servants and Charity: A London Reader Seeks Gentry Aid
A letter from a long absent London reader, March 23 1845, appeals to the wealthy to extend support to servants past work age and illness. The writer laments neglect of domestic workers, notes emancipation talk versus servant welfare, and urges lifting restrictions and fostering Christian duty. The piece cites prices for advertisements and contrasts noble benevolence with workers’ needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Mary
Weekly Chronicle
Owen
Willie
London
Anidhe
Time tables and celestial notes from old guide and Almanac
The fragment outlines method to compute sunrise and sunset times for Great Britain and Ireland using latitude, with adjustments per degree away from 61 30. It also lists hours to add or subtract for high water at various ports, including Bristol Cork Falmouth Hall Milford Haven Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton and more. It then records The Week and Easter timing data with liturgical readings, moon age, day length, dawn and twilight, plus notes on sermons and tax assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Gritaig
Ireland
Landou-Duch
Bristol
Cork
Cove
Falmouth
Hall
Milford Haven
Hrighton
Cowan
Dover
Dublin
Holyhead
Liverpool
Port Glasgow
Southampton
Polk Annexation of Texas Provokes Global Debate
The Weekly Chronicle reviews the Senate’s vote to annex Texas, challenging British and American leaders. It accuses Lord Palmerston of precipitate action and warns that Texas, once part of Mexico, may fuel further territorial moves including Oregon and California, amid fears of American conquest and diplomatic missteps.
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Texas
United States
Times
Morning Chronicle
American Senate
Neny Stould
Isets
Principe
Washington
Mexico
Lord Palmerston
Lord Berdeen
England
Congress of the
Senate
Oregon
Tyler
Canada
Louisiana
Spain
Sabina
Chevalier Onis
Polk
New Spain
Cobahuila
Santa Fé
Californias
Oregon Territory
Meeting disputed titles by Bill and conquering provinces
The text argues that resolving disputes and expanding territories through constitutional means without battle or sword drawing is peculiar to the American race, highlighting a view on diplomacy over force. It presents a reflective stance on method vs. force in national actions.
Protection and State of the Agricultural Interest Debate
A critical column attacks the Morning Post and supporters of Protection in Parliament. It accuses them of incompetence, shifting plans, and blundering from Corn Law to tariffs, arguing Protection harms native industry and raises prices while reducing broad welfare. The piece mocks their rhetoric and calls for clear proof of any gains.
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Tarif
Canada
Fielding
Jones
Partridge
Sir Robert Peel
House of Commons
Statford O'Brien
League
Ist
Morning Post
Grogan
England
Ireland
United States
The Whigs and the Free Traders vote on sugar duties
Lord John Russell’s vote on Milner Gibson’s motion to end differential duties for East and West Indian sugars triggers strong public concern. The piece pleads that Whigs and Free Traders diverge on principle, questioning colonial protection and agricultural policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Traders
Lord John Russell
Milner Gibson
East
India
John Russell
Labouchere
Mr. Goulburn
Free Trade and Whig Unity Amid Protective Debate
A discussion questions the zeal for protection while opposing free trade for colonies. It argues Milner Gibson’s motion aimed at immediate abolition of duties, but notes colonial exceptions. The piece urges better communication among Whigs and Free Traders to align aims before Easter, seeking a united liberal front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hamburgh
Gibson
Naid Ag
Free Traders
Liberal Party
John Russell
Lord Howick
Villiers
Hef Bath
Acd
eLis
Biie
Inter
Patty
Public Debate on Catholic Emancipation and Maynooth Grant
A polemical discussion from the Exeter Hall circle condemns the proposed Maynooth endowment and No Popery rhetoric. The piece condemns zealotry, cites Pitt’s Catholic policy, and accuses opponents of misrepresenting history while urging cautious government action and a peaceful path forward. It notes Switzerland and the Orange Yeomanry stance, and mentions a local parliamentary candidacy push by Devs farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynoutus
Manchester
Switzerland
Endowment of Popery
Maine
Reuter Peel
Europe
Ireland
Pitt
France
D’h
Lingworth
Hollingworth
Robert
Mr. Fox
Burke
Pit
Times
Mr. Holling
Lucerte
Free Corps
Orange Yeomanry
Sir de Poel
Gary
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Livesroot
Justice Wightman
Padsey Dawson
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Hornby Castle
Rector Brooks
Zliverpool
Swisnes Ststiox
Onn Tueadey
Duke of Cambridge
Lord Burrington
Great Western Railway Company
Alr. Hill
Messrs. Scott and Moffatt
Ita
Great Western Company
Lord Barrington
Secesaron Yrom Tae Council
R. Townley
Lancaster
Chester
Salemites
Liverpool Times
Muegtine
Siarp’s
Lloyd’s
Royal Exchange
G. R. Robinson
Prince Albert
Lloyd's
Trollope
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Orion
Scarborough
Idahoe
Thomas Clarke
James Chalmers
Great Yarmouth
Scroby
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House of Egremont
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Board of Trade
Whitehall
Committee of Privy Council For Trade
Frandon and
Peterborough
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Brandling Junction
Ashton, Stalybridge
Ardwick
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Altrinchem
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Macclesfield
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Byford
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Blackwall Stairs
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Andreland
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the Weekly Chronicle
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Devs
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