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Vol. XXII.]
INTRODUCTION.
[January to June, 1852.
PACK
87 A Chancellor in Chancery. — Lord Brougham and
Lord Truro.
95 The Derby Event.—Mr. Disraeli was now Chancellor
of the Exchequer.
98 Something like a Brother.—Waistcoats were fashionable
with ladies in 1852.
99 " The Game of Speculation " was the name of a clever
drama translated from the French, the principal character
being played by Mr. Charles Mathews. In the course of
the piece he indicated by means of a toy that one of the other
personages of the drama could be easily played upon. Thus
Mr. Disraeli and Lord Derby.
104 Disturbed by a Silly Hoax is a. political parody of an
engraving popular at that time.
122 Election Intelligence.—A dissolution of Parliament was
expected to take place at the end of the Session.
122 What was Found inside the American Sea Serpent
which had not been caught as reported in the American
press.
131 The Ministerial Team.—Lord Naas was Chief Secretary
for Ireland.
134. Donnybrook Fair under the New Lord Lieutenant*
—The Earl oe Eglintoun and hero of his own " Tourna-
ment."
139 An Easy Place.—Lord Palmerston and Mr. Disraeli.
156 Expected Arrival in London every day.—Mr. Bar-
num, a notorious American speculator and showman.
157 Mute Eloquence.—The Derby Ministry was silent as to
its future policy.
173 The Great Prima Donna Question.—See p. 162, " The
Waggeries of Wagner."
178 A New Name for the Solicitor-General.—Sir Fitz-
roy Kelly.
181 National Disgrace refers to the removal of the Crystal
Palace from Hyde Park and the retention of the various
absurdities about London.
191 Cry of the Advertising Tailor.—The paletot, now an
almost forgotten article of dress, was generally worn at- this
time by patrons of cheap clothes.
193 The Calculating Boy gets the Prize for Arithmetic.
—The Budget of 1852.
195 A Sweeping Reformer.—Lord St. Leonards, formerly
Sir Edward Sugden.
197 Don't Sing, Johannah— Wagner.
Anything but a Hit.—The Engineers struck for higher 199
wages, and were signally defeated after some months of
privation.
The Downing Street Cad.—Mr. Disraeli. Lord John 203
on "Knife-board."
Mr. Bendizzy's Rapid Act with a Change.—The 208
Derby party were trimming to the Free Traders just before
the general elections.
The Derby Drag.—See "Introduction." List of Derby 213
Ministry.
The Weybridge Duel.—Two foolish fellows, whose names 231
are not worth recording, met in the neighbourhood of Wey-
bridge on an " affair of humbug." They exchanged powder,
when a cock pheasant, alarmed by the report, frightened the
combatants, and a policeman fortunately appearing at the same
time, the imbeciles expressed themselves " satisfied," and
were subsequently well laughed at for their foolishness.
The Crystal Palace in the Crystal Village is still 237
(thanks to Mr. Francis Fuller, who became its purchaser)
the source of daily enjoyment to thousands. 1862.
One of the Effects of the Blackguard Betting Offices. 240
—Betting Offices were opened in various parts of London by
persons of ill repute, and there any one could back a horse for
so low a sum as a shilling by depositing the money. If the
race went against the office-keeper, he, of course, disappeared
The Betting Offices resembled the old Lottery Insurance Offices,
and produced similar evil effects, many cases of embezzlement
and ruin being traceable to their influence. The Legislature
interfered, and made such places illegal. Tattersall's being
" a club," is exempt from the operation of the Act.
Protectionist Estimates (Mather) and Sanguinary 245
Outrage on a Defenceless Foreigner.—The outrage on 246
Mr. Mather, at Florence, occurred on the 29th of January.
The Grand Duchy oe Tuscany, although governed at this time
by its Grand Duke as an independent Prince, was occupied by
a strong corps of Austrian soldiers. As this regiment was
marching through Florence, headed by a fine band, Mr. Ma-
ther, a young Englishman travelling for pleasure, kept pace
with them, and happening accidentally to step somewhat
within the line of march (owing to the pressure of the crowd)
he was struck with the flat of the sword by an Austrian
officer. Mr. Mather turned round to remonstrate, and was
instantly cut down by a second officer, and received a severe
wound on the head. All reparation was refused for some time,
but the British Government remaining firm, an apology was
subsequently made to Mr. Mather, and 1000 francesconi
(about £250) awarded as a compensation.
The Weather and the Hippodrome at Kensington 254
could not agree, and the latter passed away.
INTRODUCTION.
[January to June, 1852.
PACK
87 A Chancellor in Chancery. — Lord Brougham and
Lord Truro.
95 The Derby Event.—Mr. Disraeli was now Chancellor
of the Exchequer.
98 Something like a Brother.—Waistcoats were fashionable
with ladies in 1852.
99 " The Game of Speculation " was the name of a clever
drama translated from the French, the principal character
being played by Mr. Charles Mathews. In the course of
the piece he indicated by means of a toy that one of the other
personages of the drama could be easily played upon. Thus
Mr. Disraeli and Lord Derby.
104 Disturbed by a Silly Hoax is a. political parody of an
engraving popular at that time.
122 Election Intelligence.—A dissolution of Parliament was
expected to take place at the end of the Session.
122 What was Found inside the American Sea Serpent
which had not been caught as reported in the American
press.
131 The Ministerial Team.—Lord Naas was Chief Secretary
for Ireland.
134. Donnybrook Fair under the New Lord Lieutenant*
—The Earl oe Eglintoun and hero of his own " Tourna-
ment."
139 An Easy Place.—Lord Palmerston and Mr. Disraeli.
156 Expected Arrival in London every day.—Mr. Bar-
num, a notorious American speculator and showman.
157 Mute Eloquence.—The Derby Ministry was silent as to
its future policy.
173 The Great Prima Donna Question.—See p. 162, " The
Waggeries of Wagner."
178 A New Name for the Solicitor-General.—Sir Fitz-
roy Kelly.
181 National Disgrace refers to the removal of the Crystal
Palace from Hyde Park and the retention of the various
absurdities about London.
191 Cry of the Advertising Tailor.—The paletot, now an
almost forgotten article of dress, was generally worn at- this
time by patrons of cheap clothes.
193 The Calculating Boy gets the Prize for Arithmetic.
—The Budget of 1852.
195 A Sweeping Reformer.—Lord St. Leonards, formerly
Sir Edward Sugden.
197 Don't Sing, Johannah— Wagner.
Anything but a Hit.—The Engineers struck for higher 199
wages, and were signally defeated after some months of
privation.
The Downing Street Cad.—Mr. Disraeli. Lord John 203
on "Knife-board."
Mr. Bendizzy's Rapid Act with a Change.—The 208
Derby party were trimming to the Free Traders just before
the general elections.
The Derby Drag.—See "Introduction." List of Derby 213
Ministry.
The Weybridge Duel.—Two foolish fellows, whose names 231
are not worth recording, met in the neighbourhood of Wey-
bridge on an " affair of humbug." They exchanged powder,
when a cock pheasant, alarmed by the report, frightened the
combatants, and a policeman fortunately appearing at the same
time, the imbeciles expressed themselves " satisfied," and
were subsequently well laughed at for their foolishness.
The Crystal Palace in the Crystal Village is still 237
(thanks to Mr. Francis Fuller, who became its purchaser)
the source of daily enjoyment to thousands. 1862.
One of the Effects of the Blackguard Betting Offices. 240
—Betting Offices were opened in various parts of London by
persons of ill repute, and there any one could back a horse for
so low a sum as a shilling by depositing the money. If the
race went against the office-keeper, he, of course, disappeared
The Betting Offices resembled the old Lottery Insurance Offices,
and produced similar evil effects, many cases of embezzlement
and ruin being traceable to their influence. The Legislature
interfered, and made such places illegal. Tattersall's being
" a club," is exempt from the operation of the Act.
Protectionist Estimates (Mather) and Sanguinary 245
Outrage on a Defenceless Foreigner.—The outrage on 246
Mr. Mather, at Florence, occurred on the 29th of January.
The Grand Duchy oe Tuscany, although governed at this time
by its Grand Duke as an independent Prince, was occupied by
a strong corps of Austrian soldiers. As this regiment was
marching through Florence, headed by a fine band, Mr. Ma-
ther, a young Englishman travelling for pleasure, kept pace
with them, and happening accidentally to step somewhat
within the line of march (owing to the pressure of the crowd)
he was struck with the flat of the sword by an Austrian
officer. Mr. Mather turned round to remonstrate, and was
instantly cut down by a second officer, and received a severe
wound on the head. All reparation was refused for some time,
but the British Government remaining firm, an apology was
subsequently made to Mr. Mather, and 1000 francesconi
(about £250) awarded as a compensation.
The Weather and the Hippodrome at Kensington 254
could not agree, and the latter passed away.