Curious Column Narrates Odd Universal Tales
A mosaic of anecdotes from Perekerlsy to Vera Cruz and Derby recount humorous mishaps, commerce, and science. A farmer retrieves £2000. a Yankee in Vera Cruz bargains in haste. art by John Munro of Paisley earns praise. Derby rules reveal social quirks. gas company finances show prices and dividends. Also notes baptisms of Chinese youths in Bantley and a Liège death escape tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
House of Commons
London Chartered Gas Company
Wales
Cardiff
Swansea
Scotland
Ireland
Liverpool
Seffield
Worcester
Glasgow
Pamber
Dublin
Liverpool Guardian Gas Company
Liswelly
Newport
Monmouthshire
Northampton
Sunderland
London
Norwich Company
Bristol
Lanenat
Derby
Leeds Gas Company
Leicester, &c
Manchester
Theatre upheaval stuns public as Jullien lessee shifts plan
The paper denounces the sudden turn from lyrical promises to equestrian entertainments at the national theatre after M Jullien became lessee. It notes £1000 monthly for five months agreed for the Paris Cirque National trio, doubts the musical orientation, and urges honoring lyric works and a first rate company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davry-Uuse Thratas
M. Jollien
M.le Chevalier de St. Hilaire
M. Dejean
Cirque National of
Paris
Inquest on Robert William Morgan at Queen Street
Saturday Mr Bedford held an inquest at the Queen's Head on Robert William Morgan aged 32 who died by his own hand. Witnesses stated he was despondent over racing losses and a love affair. he wandered the area for days before being found in the Wellington Mews loft with a rope around his neck. The jury returned a verdict of temporary insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrew
Katherine and
Petruchio
Webster
England
Mr. Webster
Grumio
Mr. Keeley
Haymarket
Keeley
Vandenhoff
Lucentio
Brindal
Tranio
Christopher Sly
Lambert
Rogers
Perrogse
Theatas
Guy Mannering
Miss Cashman
Meg Merrilies
Gipsy Woman
Maccacy
Akilfal
Harry Bertram
Old
Baglie
Mag Merrilies
Scott
Crone
Bertram
Miss Cushman
Ellangowan
Misa Cushman
Compton
Dominie
Misa Anne Romer
Weldom
Miss
Maname Arpgntazzi
Miss Howson
Madame Albertazzi
Mapuiz
Alpert
Covent Garden
Paris
George Send
Germany
Académie Royale
Abe
Wellington
Aneo
Mil
Dxstuccrus Fras
Russia
Kustroma
Ragria
Kostroma
Volga
Tax South Eastern Railway
Kent Road
Waterloo
Fink
Aypd
Seisonko
Ixxicit
Lamb Street
Spitalfields
Messrs. Johnstone and Co
Excise
St. Peter's Church
Hackney Road
Chambers
Goodwin
Williams
Williama . Exrpsonpreany Cass
SrEavina
Chelmsford -Quarter
Messions
Emma Robinson
Rosetta Farr
Essex County
Wilkin Place
Knightsbridge
Hyde Park
Albert Gate
Robinson
West Hamingfield
Sarah Cowell
Colchester
Frances Hall
Chelmaford
Perpot
Mary Farr
Little Chapel Street
Westminster
Caver
Therisoner
Newmarket Houghton meeting sports results and notes
Sporting intelligence from Newmarket records light attendance during the Houghton week but lists multiple races and results across days. Highlights include wins by Loadstone in a close finish over Tisiphone, Jest, and Gin others, plus a Cambridgeshire Stakes lineup and a crowded betting scene.
Bombardment and Capture of the City of Mexico
Reports from New Orleans and Pensacola detail renewed hostilities after the armistice with Santa Anna’s forces. General Scott’s troops reportedly entered the city of Mexico on September 16, facing heavy resistance at Chapultepec and the Plaza, while Mexican losses were heavy and casualties counted in the thousands on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawsmoor
Oxford
Goodman. von
New York
Mexico
Overland
New York Herald
Pensacola
Vera Cruz
Herald
Dnahuac
Punaia
Atlixco
Atlisco
Puebla
Cholula
Cajaca
Leon
City of
Mr. Trist
Scott
United States
Upper California
Trist
Upper
California
Mexicana
Rio Grande
Rio Gila
Nueces
Santa Anna
General Scott
Chapultepec
Asda
Balderis
National Guard
Americana
Tacubaya
Herrera
Mobile Herald
Osceela
T the Navy Yard
Imet
Plaza
Worth
Brazos
Anahuac
Mat
Oxsceola
Dimond
Livefoot
Sarah Sands
Morey
London
Henry Clay
England
Paris
Amsterdam
New Orleans
Arco Iris
Twist
Santa Anne
Extraa
New York Sun
el Rey
Tucubaya
E Rey
King’s Mill
Pisza
James L. Day
Bravo
Guadaloupe
Scott Lont
Ays the Picayune
Diamond
Orizaba
Oxatzapa
Sus
Dna- Auac
Delphis
Chapeli-pec
Riley
Legion of St
Roman weapons found on Wittnham farm in Northumberland
Labourers uncover five Roman weapons on the Thranwon farm near Wittnham in Northumberland. The three spearheads and two inward blades lie two and a half feet underground, well preserved and of uniform bright metal. Hon. H. F. Liddell directs further excavation but no additional remains were found. scholars speculate on burial near a Roman soldier’s retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thranwon
Wittnham
Northumberland
Lord Rovensworth
H. F. Liddell
Eslington House
The Silent Friend and Other Medical Works Exposed
A long list of medical treatises on sexual health and disqualification of marriage era, with coloured engravings and remedies. It promotes The Silent Friend, The Cordial Balm of Syriacum, Perry remedies, and Delicate treatments, offered by Perry and Lucas, Curtis, La Mert, and others through Oxford Street and Paternoster Row outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. and L. Perry
Perry
Berner Street
Sutton and Co
C. Bow Churchyard
W. Edwards
St. Paul’s Church Yard
Barclay and Sons
Farringdon Street
Butler and Harding
Cheapside
R. Johnston
Cornhill
L. Hill
New Cross
W. B. Jones
Kingston
J. W. Tanner
Exham
Exham ; 8. Smith, Windsor; J. B. Shillcock
Bromley
T. Riches
London Street
Greenwich
Thos. Parkes
Woolwich
Ede and Co
Dorking
Jobn Thurlby
High Street
Romford
Charles Lucas and CO
Newman Street
Oxford Street
London
London College of Medicine
Brittain
Paternoster Row
Hannay and Co
Gordon
Leader-hall Street
Noble
Chancery Lane
Mansell
Fleet Street
Winnall
Hightreet
Birmingham
Whitmore, Bookseller
Market Street
Manchester
Howell
Church At
Liverpool
Robinson
Greenside St
Edinburgh
Powell
Westmoreland Street
Dublin
Ita
New Boll
Messrs. Lucat and Co
Newmanestreet
Oxford-Street
Loudoun
Advica
La’mert
Samuel LA Mert
M.D
BacrouD-sraxEt
BevrokD-squans
Lonpor
University O
Kent and
Richards
Paternoster-row
Hanway
Titchborne Street
Haymarket
Leaterthall-street
Anrood
J. L. Curtis and CO
Frith Street
Soho Square
Military Gazetts
Mawnoop
J. L. Corti
United Service Science
Ito
Oxford
Sowlen Te
Campbell
Chester
Philip
South Castle
Argyle Street
Glasgow
Rodleson
Maessra
Curtis
Soho-Square
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Perekerlsy
Leyland's
Mooney
Liverpool Mercury
Los Yankees
Norfolk Herald
William Smith
Burritis
Lessure
John Munro
Paisley
Monro
Nottingham
Nottingham Review
Hans
Hane
Sam Slick
Fraser's Magazine
Derby Town and County Museum
Victoria Street
Ann Barnes
Francey
Franceya
Mantnla
Ensembly
Anne Barnes
Dorothy Every
Elizabeth Eyre
Bridget Baily
B. Pitzberbert
Hester Mundy
Liége
Schorbein
Revue Scientifique Et Industriele
Mechanics’ Magazine
Bantley
Jace
Jean
China
Mr. Hill
Legge
Aberdeen Herald
M. Jullien
Himsell
Sporting Intelligence
Newmarket
Monpar
Aarpting
T Y.C
Payne
Woodcraft
Lord Glasgow
Hetman Platuff
Ardrossan
Ab. N
Mr. Mostyn
Kitchener
Duke of Bedford
Villiers
Eothen
Pettit
Mr. Gratwicke
J. Hawley
J. Marson
Lord Strathmore
Passion Flower
Nat
Criterion
Gillies
Loadstone
Lord Exeter
Tisiphone
B. Greenslatcatcher
Pedley
Lady Mary
Duke of Rutland
Paladin
Mr. Hargreave
Alrican
Cambridgeshire
Cessrewitch
Eo Litte
Mr. Wallace
Touchstone
Firefly
Mr. Elliot
Glance
Mr. J. Scott
C. D.M
Mr. Payne
Spider
Mann
Col. Peel
Lady Cecilia
Ab.m
Mr. Hyde
Will of the Wisp
Simpson
Lord Chesterfeld
Cherry
Mr. Marson
Rosaura
Mr. Golly
Willo
Rosanna
Rosaran
Will O' the Wisp
Bell
Lord Enfield
Garryowen
Secundus
E. Russell
Fergus
J. Sharp
C. Rayner
Albonis
Shelley
Sheraton
St. Demetri
My Mary
Rosin the Beau
Spectator
Columbus
Shelforth
Camera Obscura
Vanity
Faish
End Rosin the Bear
Leigh
Widow
Bouverie
Rolt
Collingwood
Dulost
Lady Wildair
Cur
Patriot
St. Margaret's
Grimston
Blackbird
Vanish
Blackie
Giselle
Rofns
Clermont
Valiant
Montpensier
Hydrangea
Rough and Ready
Master Downes
Vanda
Brown Bess
Colleen Bawn
Queen
Agat Collingwood
George Hudnop
Fistiana
Eagle
Queen Mary
War Eagle
B.C
Tvon
Mr. Shelley
St. Mann
Lord Spencer
Dacia
Feather
T.M.M
G. H. Moore
FE. Bauer
Clementina
Ab. M
Barner
Blackcock
Nut
C. T.Y.C
Mtr
Mostyn
H. T. Worley
Headsman
Duke of Ruuland
Bella Donne
Hector
Terrier
Redwing
Bella Doone
Winchester
Coords
Heademan
Belle Donna
Hectors
Cord Glasgow
Don John
Gibbs
D&c
Mr. Greig
Earl of Richmond
Singleton
Lord Orford
Dorothy
End Backetone
Bin
Slength
Cuplicity
Air
Mr. S. Day
Milliner
Paulters
Bingham
Pimento
Marquis of Conyngham
Julie
Lady Larewell
Millwood
Mr. Sandford
Kimblesworth
Sir J. Hawiley
Chanrxa Cross Baiper Company
W. Hawes
Mesara
Jackson
Hungerford Market Company
Hawes
Stately
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