Privacy and the law of honour in private letters debated
The piece discusses privacy in private correspondence, arguing publication highlights motive and character. It cites Mr Wittis and Mr Willis on eavesdropping and printing letters without consent, noting benefits to writers and the world’s need to know opinions, with critique of American writers’ demand for precise personal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Wiis
Winis
Wiexis
Fanny Fern
Willlis
Wittts
Literary and Artistic Gossip of the 1850s Press
The piece previews new and forthcoming works from publishers including Murray and Bohn with Washington Irving’s Life of Washington and Hallam’s Historical Works. It notes war era publications, mixed Paris Exposition results, and highlights Millais and Solomn exhibitions, plus a charity boost to Wellington College from Drury Lane funds.
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Washington Irving
Washington
Murray
Bohn
Hallam
Parker
Lord de Ross
Principalities
Crimea
Black Sea
Newby
Robert Harrison
Russia
Messrs. Routledge
Macaulay
Langster
Stanfierd
Roberts
Ward
Royal Academy
Monetrose
Argyle
Creswick
Webster
Millais
Drury Lane
Wellington College
Mr. Millais
Nice
Millars
James Graman Admits Error in Accusations and Scruples
The piece critiques Sir James Graman for admitting an erroneous statement about Captain Curisric after heavy political theatre. It argues he damaged Layard’s cause, accuses him of deceiving the house, and condemns the red tape morals of the era, calling the incident a crude pantomime.
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James
Laganp
Janus Granam
Captain Curisric
Cunisre
Sir James
Graman
Layana
Layard
American private letters spark copyright debate
A New York Home Journal piece by N. P. Wixfis explores whether private letter recipients may publish letters. The discussion arises from Lady Blessington's Memoirs and letters from Dickens, Lytton, LANpor, and others, with critics arguing private rights must be respected and editors overstep.
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America
New York
the Home Journal
N. P. Wixfis
Wiluis
Frontiers and weather sparked by empire shifts
In a European note a vivid account describes spring heat breaking ground after late winter in the hills, while a St Petersburg dispatch claims Russia uses regional upheaval to extend its southern Siberian frontiers. Mongol Khanates reportedly seek annexation to the Russian Empire, aligning with Czarist expansion.
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Tim Szasons
Constantinomy
Ireland
Russa
Cuina
St. Petersburg
Ith
Russia
Siberia
China
Literature The Anglo Francais review selections from current French literature
A review feature highlights contemporary French literature and selections from the current French scene. The piece notes contributions to the weekly chronicle and surveys literary trends, authors, and notable works shaping French letters today.
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France
The Queen of the Left and Henry IV’s Mistress
Henriette dEntragues writes a moving letter to Henry IV lamenting her fall from favor as his mistress. Henry reinforces her status with grand displays in Lyons, sending enemy standards to the church in her honor while Marie de Medici travels to Paris igniting renewed rivalry and humiliation.
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D'Entragues
Marquise DE Verneuil
Cuar
Henry IV
France
Henriette
Mademoiselle
Henry
Savoy
Lyons
de Salucés
la Bresse
Gex
Charbonniere
Madame de Verneuil
St. John
Lyonnais
Marie de Medicis
Marseilles
Paris
Christine de Lorraine
Tuscany
Eleonore de Medicis
Mantua
Duke of
Ursino
Germain
de Joyeuse
de Gondy
de Givry
House of Entragues
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