Drury Lane Review Finds Balfe Lacks Theatrical Power
The critics condemn Balfe as lacking power for theatre singing while praising some peers and the orchestra. They note Miss Shirreff, Miss Forde, and Templeton offer stronger values, praise the Guillaume Tell overture, and deride a catch-penny finale and poor joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury Lane
Balfe
Phillips
Lenox
Templeton
Wilson
Miss Shirreff
Guillaume Tell
Madame Malibran de Bennot
Gustavus
Miss Hamilton
Tom
Beethoven Overture Triumphs Despite Small Ensemble
In Covent Garden this week the Beethoven overture to King John stands out as a fine work by the composer. The orchestra, short on wind and brass, delivers creditably yet imperfectly, while Herold’s Le Pre aux Clercs overture fumbles from a faulty fugue start and remains a poor performance overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covent Garden
John
Lyimont
Herold
English Opera House Review Laments Frazer and Bel Canto
A mixed critique of Frazer in Romer's Pachas Bridal and Lubin music. Frazer’s recent performances are faulted for harsh tone and poor phrasing with little light or shade. Miss Betts and Mrs. Fitzwilliam receive praise for tone and declamation, while overall the piece elicits cautious approval and requests for better drama and orchestration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Frazer
Conrad
Romer
Pacha
Lubin
Wilson
Frazer
Macheath
St James's praises Miss Smiths duets and hopes for Huller opera
The article commends the Misses Smith for their duets I know a bank To distant lands and the Keel row while lamenting the orchestra. It expresses anticipation for Mr Hullers opera and praises Stansbury as talented though underused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. James’s
Another View of the Revenue in Government Policy
A London Journal critique accuses the ministry of misleading the public about tax cuts since 1830 while noting tax increases under Customs and Excise. It argues labouring classes bear the burden as £1.5 million more is levied this year. The Rio Grande letter reports siege activity, scarce beef, and a counter revolution with many Republican leaders imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Journal
Rio Grande
San Gonzalo
San Francisco de Paula
Republican Party
Binto Manuel
Binto Goncelvez
Edinburgh Liberals urge Lord Brougham dinner request
A deputation from Edinburgh Leith and Portobello delivered a cordial address to Lord Brougham at Brougham Hall praising his health restoration and urging his attendance at a public dinner in Edinburgh. He thanked them but citing medical advice due to risk of relapse, declined accepting the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Mercury
Edinburgh
Lord Brougham
Brougham Hall
Leith
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Great Britain
Ireland
Portobello
Lord Brougham Declines Edinburgh Provost Invitation
Letter from Brougham at Brougham Hall dated Oct 5 1836 expresses grateful respect for Edinburgh friends and reform allies, cites fragile health, and declines the invitation to attend, promising continued service to public good and prudent reform. He thanks the deputation and pledges to persevere in guiding general welfare and constitutional improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brougham Hall
Edinburgh
Deepest British coalpit depth and odd insects raise questions
The Monkwearmouth coalpit, sunk to 264 fathoms, saw observers in 1834 note rising temperatures with depth and a thermometer stuck 24 feet down recording 71.5 degrees. Recent reports say the pit is deeper and hotter now about 79 degrees, with a biting insect troubling workers.
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Dreerest
Great Britain
Monkwearmouth
Phillips
York
Glasgow Courier
Marylebone Parish
Welbeck
Bernera
Francis Bowyer Relton
Newgate-street
Lambeth
Bank of England
Palmer
Great Fire at Quebec destroys stores on Queen's Wharf
Destructive blaze in Quebec near Queen's Wharf Saturday noon gutted the Strang Langevin firm and D Vass stores, spread to Buteau and St Lawrence hotels, plus several houses along Sous le Fort and Champlain streets. Wind from the northeast fanned flames, authorities lacked organized firefighting, Royal Artillery pumps and volunteers aided, with total losses estimated £65,000 to £75,000 and several arson suspects jailed.
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Montreal Herald
Quebec
Queen’s Wharf
Strang
Buteau
St.Lawrence Hotel
St.Peterstreet
Preudly
Roy
James Marrett
E. Baird
Sousse-Fort-street
James Hunt
Cul-de-Sac
Champlain
Cape
St. Louis
M‘donald
Chaplain-street
King’s Wharf
Mountain-street
Royal Artillery
Commissariat
Black
Champlain-street
Arnold
Sous-le-Fort-street
Chouinard
Sous-le-Fort
Notre Dame Streets
Mountain-streets
Justices of the Peace
Queen's
Napoleon’s
Merropolis Church Fund Subscriptions Reach Over Seventy Four Thousand
A printed statement shows subscriptions and donations for the Merropolis Church Fund through September 10 total £73,636 10s 3d with further gifts of £1,185 5s bringing the aggregate to £74,821 15s. Nobility clergy and banking houses figure prominently among donors including £5000 from two clergymen anonymous gifts and £2000 from the Bishop of London and £1000 from the Archbishop of Canterbury. Brazenose and Magdalen Colleges each gave £1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merropolis
London
Canterbury
Brazenose
Magdalen Colleges
Oxford
C. B. Golightly
Oriel College
Piney
Messrs. Hoare
Duke of Portland
Charles X
Maison de Santé
Prince Polignac
Wonderful Escape From Indian Captivity Aboard Clio
Alexander Paton, sole Clio survivor, recounts capture near Salinas at the Amazon entrance after 1835 voyage from Liverpool to Para. Indians seized the crew in a grim tale of deceit, pursuit, shipboard loss, and a harrowing trek through rivers, forests, and mangrove swamps before aid from Para and H. M. S. Racehorse arrived.
Descent into Salinas and pursuit of murderers
The narrative describes a raid to seize Paton and two murder suspects after a Salinas massacre. A ransom offer and hostage kept, then Paton is brought aboard as a boat crew sails to Barbadoes and Bermuda to collaborate with Brazilian authorities. Governors and Priest are pursued and captured, with delivery to Maranham for trial.
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Paton
Barbadoes
Salinas
John Priest
Priest
Liverpool
Sir G. Cockburn
Bermuda
Belvidera
Snake
Savage
Para
Edwards
Clio
H. M. Brig
Maranham
Agnes Graham Case Reveals Workhouse Details and Guardian Notes
A Surrey magistrate issues a letter defending Agnes Graham amid public interest. The document outlines her history from the workhouse at Egham, including prior housing by a lady, multiple relocations, and involvement with peers of bad character. It describes guardians actions, warnings, and claims about the poor law bill. It notes Mrs Murray failed to attend a summons on settlement evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guill
Arthur Graham
Egham
Graham
R. Ward
Surrey
Agnes Graham
A Respite for Caillot In Death Row Murder Case
The convict Caillot, sentenced to death for the murder of Mary Jane Williams, receives a 14 day respite likely leading to a pardon or insanity confinement. Charles De St. Croix arrives in London from Jersey on a mission supporting the unhappy prisoner. The article also details a naval experimental squadron voyage, weather, and ship performance observations.
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Jersey
W. H. Dillon
Pique
Rous
J. Hayes
Cork
Vanguard
Pembroke
Bellerophon
Pantaloon
Bangle
St. Melen’s Roads
St. Helen’s
Wm. Symonds
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Leish
Eno
Alexander Paton
Amazon
Lloyd
Myself
Tran
Vigea
Clic
H. M. S. Racehorse
Alexander Pzton
J. E. Home
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