Anecdotes and Wry Remarks From An 1800s Notebook
A column collects brief curiosities from Allan Cunningham on Fuseli and Sir Thomas Lawrence, longevity oddities, a French bishop’s pride, political bribery critique, Johnsonian witticisms, kissing customs across states, court humor about nothing, Highland pride, and Talleyrand anecdotes, plus poetry notes and verses from Moore and Emin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuseli
Allan Cunningham
Sir Thomas Lawrence
Satan
Lawrence
Stockport Court
Pembrokeshire
Bay of Ssristo
Cottrell
Philadelphia
Pickwick Lovers and Aunt Stir Up Bristol Chaos
The Strand erupts as Pickwick club figures clash with Ben Allen and Bob Sawyer over Arabella Allen. An angry aunt arrives with crucial news that Arabella has married, prompting a comic scramble in Sawyer’s shop. Sam Weller and Mr Pickwick intervene to restore order amid accusations of conspiracy and familial feuding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickwick Club
Boz. Chapman and Hall
Strand
Samuvel
Pickwick
Winkle
Arabella Allen
Will
Bristolas
Ben Allen
Bob Sawyer
Bob
Ben
Arabella
Consolidated Bank
Mim
Mr. Sawyer
Eenjamin Allen
Robert Sawyer
Mr. Allen
Boob Sawyer
Benjamin Allen
Bristol
Martin
Nockemers
Mr. Ben Allen
Sawyer
Benjamin
Beth Sawyer
Pigkwick
Samuel Weller
Weller
Sawyer Late Nockemorf
Sam
Mr. Pickwick
Mr. Martin
Sam Weller
Sawbenes
Grey
Bob Gawger
London
Nathaniel Winkle
Mr. Weller
Mr. Winkle
Mr Weller
Ban Allen
Sarm
Mmonthly Repository
Leigh Hunt
Duchess of St Albans and Harriet Mellon Marriage Sparks Debate
A nineteenth century note discusses the Duke of St Albans marriage to Harriet Mellon, contrasting public and moralist opinions. It defends the match, questions gossip about propriety, and suggests the duchess’s past and Coutts’s motives may be misunderstood by high society. It also notes a Windsor case involving Edward Butter Hannings and his chaotic actions around the Queen, culminating in a caution and release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaille
Chretiens
Athenius
Achilles
Roman Republic
ST. Albans
Duke of
Charles the Second
Harriett Mellon
Nell Gwynn
Coutts
Francis Burdett
Edward Butter Hannings
Windsor
Buckingham Palace
Phaeton
Tyler
Penley
Guthrie
White Hart Inn
Gillman
Chapman Marshall
Dr. Chambers
Hunings
W. F. Champers
Capes
Kensington
Tax WIFE OF THE DUKE OF Sussex
Lady Cecilia Underwood is daughter of the late Earl of Arran by his third wife Miss Underwood. She married Sir Charles Buggins and receives a substantial annuity. She later wed the Duke of Sussex and took her mother’s name, losing claim to Buggins. She is connected to the Marchioness of Abercorn and other titled families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke OF Sussex
Cecilia Underwood
Arthur Saunders Gore
Earl of
Arran
Miss Uunderwood
Dublin
Cecilia
Charles Buggins
Hatton-garden
St. George’s Church
Hanover-square
Buggins
Marchioness of
Julia Lockhart
H&alth
Ma&tropolis
Royal Embalming Practices Court Rituals and Odious Details
The article reviews royal embalming methods from George II to George IV, detailing viscera removal, aromatic compounds, and cerecloth wrappings. It notes the Prince Regent's push for simpler procedures and reports on coffin failures due to internal gases, warning of decay risks and safety valves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Everard Home
George 11
George
Medical Gazette
Recognition by Russia for Captain Phillips and crew
In 1835 the brig Rapid rescued the Sollicito crew off Portugal after heavy gales. The Russian empire awarded Captain William Phillips a gold medal and pecuniary honors for the salvation of the distressed Odessan vessel's crew, with a Certificate of Merit signed by Imperial authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid
John Paynter
London
William Phillips
Smyrna
Portugal
Phillips
Sollicito
Odessa
Demetrius Vivari
Boston
Coust Nezselrode
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Trans
Alabama
Irwinton
Louisiana
Down Ersst
Picayune
Jedediah
Lynn
Bungtown Chronicle
Donegal
Doherty
Troth
Eir
Belfast
Northern Hig
Macdonald
Ireland
Mies Martineau
Savannah
Talleyrand
Paris
Marquis of Northampton
E. Smedley
Southey
Baillie
Barter
Wordsworth
Thomas Moore
Pet
William
Drunn
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