To the First Rose and Other Fragments
A mixed page of verse and prose fragments inclining toward humor and reflection. Poems include To the First Rose about wilted beauty and lost love, plus pieces on misperception, opium myths, dogs as physiognomists, sickness, and an old London scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephyr
Constantinople
Captain Rose
Grampians
Oakleigh
Johnson
London
Henry II
Beth
Lord Stowell
Admiralty Sessions
Reminiscences of Byron and Macconnell Prize Essay Review
The article discusses I Nathan's Reminiscences of Lord Byron and extracts from Hebrew Melodies, arguing for a reprint and addressing Byron's religious views. It also reviews Thomas Macconnell’s Prize Essay on national education, criticizing past doctrines, advocating humane education reform, and urging practical domestic training for women to improve marriage prospects and societal usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Byron
Heaven
Earth
Jerusalem
Nathan
Thomas Macconnell
Horsley
Macconnell
Mars
Minerva
Movement of the Millions Shapes Our House of Commons
A critical essay urges a mass movement of the people to force national reform through a reform of Parliament. It argues the millions must push legislation on education, Catholic emancipation, church rates, corn laws, and debt payments, starting with electing a proper House of Commons. It praises J I Wilson's brief history of Christ Hospital and the public benefits of the foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Hampden
Cromwell
Sam
Christ’s Hospital
J. I. Wilson
van Voorst
Edward
Wilson
Blues
New Sacred Music Critique of Falkner Volumes Features Handel Roots
A review critiques Falkner's The Sacred Orerines and Tre Sacred Harp, praising Handel’s influence while condemning numerous composition and rhythmic errors. It highlights page by page faults in harmony, bass notes, tempo, and voice-leading, noting Clifton’s overpressing the voice and proposing corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkner
Society For the Diffusion of
S. Rogers
Handel
Tre Sacred Harp
J. C. Clifton
Clifton
Calando
Royal restoration planned for Kensington palace building
The Princess Sophia's apartments in Kensington are to be removed and rebuilt to house the Duchess of Kent with her Majesty's blessing. A former greenhouse and banqueting room will be repaired and converted back, featuring carved pillars restored by artist Mr. Callowy. Builder Mr. Cubbitt, overseeing Princess Sophia's house work, will repair the royal residence and install an ornate Bayswater entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Sophia
Kensington Palace
Duchess of Kent
George the Second
Callowy
Cubitt
Church Lane
Bayswater
Tur Irisa
Lord Plunket
London
Shipley
Regent-street
Dublin
Wiltshire
J. Russell
British Association highlights crowds and excursions at Newcastle meet
The Newcastle gathering of the British Association closes a crowded week with scenic excursions to Tynemouth and South Shields. Geologists led a balloon ascent and coast excursion while engineers showcased the Durham Junction Railway and Victoria Bridge. An accident spoiled the return voyage, and budget notes cover ventilation lighting and a hackney registrar post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle-Upon- Tyne
Northumberland Volunteer Company
London
Newcastle
Bailey
Brown
Tynemouth
Marquis of Northampton
Ehrenberg
Berlin
Sedgwick
Cullercoats
Taylor
Durham Junction
North
Durham
Tyne
Pender
Stanhope and Tyne Railway
South Shields
Canmons
Victoria Bridge
Black Boy Pit
Marquis of Londonderry
Shields
Ture Irish Poor Law Costs Compared to Public Estimate
The article explains that under the new Irish Poor Law the central and local establishments will cost less than commonly thought. It outlines a union establishment budget totaling 936 pounds 5 shillings for various roles including clerk, master of the workhouse, medical officers, relieving officers, rates collector, treasurer, auditors, chaplains, and school staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Messrs
Lewis, Lefevre
Nicholls
England
Board of Guardians
Corn Laws Debate Fears High Prices Hurt Poor Consumers
A letter to the Weekly Chronicle argues the corn laws unfairly burden the public, noting farm rents have risen since 1790 while aristocrats trim taxes and arguing flour costs are far higher than in France. The writer cites Birmingham meeting rhetoric and urges Parliament action to rebalance prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Bedford
Sutherland
Buccleugh
France
Birmingham
C. A
The Representation and Reform Demands of a Radical Reformer
A Radical Reformer argues that Britain's electoral system favors rural interests and wealthy towns at the expense of commerce, manufacturing, and urban voters. He calls for uniform representation per electors and fair representation of all interests to end the corn laws and restore balance in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Great Britain
London
Edinburgh
Dublin
Senate
House of Commons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macpherson
Ossian
Badenoch
Spey
Mudie
Pison
Samuel
Bison
Dickens
I. Nathan
Whittaker
Dean and Chapter
Westminster
Thorvaldson
NEW Music
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Hackney
Daniel Whittle Harvey
Southwark
Reid
Lipet
Churchyard
Thomas Forsdyke
Woodbridge
Orier
Suffolk Herald
Hemel Heapsted
Hemel Hempsted
Hertfordshire
Dr. Hallet
Hallet
Norfolk
Pedley
Rolph
St. Alban’s
Watford
Smith
Dr Hallet
Mr. Pedley
Sun Fire Office
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