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Vol. III.]
INTRODUCTION.
[July to December, 1842.
NOTES.
paoe
16 Base is the Slave that Pays.—The " Gurney Affair "
created great excitement among the sporting community. A
Me. Gurney had lost largely on the Derby and Oaks, and not
being able to meet his engagements, placed his affairs in the
hands of Me. Byng, Me. Pobtman, and other gentlemen.
The trustees conditioned to receive all Me. Gubney's winnings,
and to pay his debts in full. They, however, paid some of
the creditors a composition, and Lord G. Bentinck, Me.
Moentok", and others, proceeded against them for a return of
the amounts paid as losers to Me. Gurney. The trustees had
to refund.
18 The Diet of Debt.—The Marshalsea and Fleet prisons were
ordered to be closed, and the prisoners removed to the Queen's
Bench, the regulations of that prison having undergone con-
siderable alterations, wheieby much of the waste and extra-
vagance of some of the inmates were controlled.
22 Mesmeric Miracles.
23 Debate on the Drama.—See " Copyright Act."
64 The Wharncliffe Ear-Plug'.—Loed Wharncliffe was
President of the Council.
66 Grandmama was a name popularly given to the Morning.
Herald newspaper in 1842.
76 Mr. Warner's Discovery was a submarine infernal machine,
which he stated to be sufficiently powerful to destroy a man-
of-war. Much attention was given to it at this time, but after
an experiment on a ship off Brighton, the subject lost its
interest, and Me. Warner and his machine were left to their
fate.
88 Dactyls to Mr. Mulready.—A post-office envelope de-
signed by this distinguished artist, was issued to the public,
but owing to its utter impracticability, and a clever parody
by Me. John Leech, it soon passed into oblivion.
98 The Man in "Windsor Castle.—A poor demented labourer
who thought himself Lord Godolehin D'Aecy, was found
asleep in the footman's waiting-hall at Windsor Castle. He
was sent to Bethlehem Hospital.
101 Evans was the proprietor of the music hall in Co vent
Garden, and which still bears his name, although now presided
over by the celebrated Paddy Green.
104 The Duke who Thinks Aloud.—The late Duke of
Cambeidge.
107 "A Voice from the Grave."—The Marquis of Hert-
foed here referred to was Geoege the Fourth's Marquis.
117 Grand Aquatic Progress.—The Queen embarked for her
first visit to Scotland, Aug. 30, 1842.
PACK
The Royal Visit to Scotland.—The Lord Provost was, 121
as here described, a-bed when the Queen arrived.
Carter's Lions.—The first (we believe) of all the Lions 128
exhibited on the public stage.
The late Commander-in-Chief.—Lord Hill, who was 130
a Shropshire man. (Qy.)
Exchange no Robbery.—The Duke of Brunswick 147
was expelled by his people from his Duchy. He was very
unpopular when in England.
Ice, or the Widow.—The late King of Hanovee died, 148
1851.
Vauxhall was first opened about 1730, and sold by public 150
auction, 1860. It was demolished immediately afterwards.
The Election of Lord Mayor.—Alderman Humeheey 151
was elected Lord Mayor for the ensuing year, Alderman
Harmer being passed over.
Four versus Five.—-The beginning of the Early Closing 17*
Movement.
The Modern Milo, Mr. Feaegus O'Connor. 183
The Bristol Hoax was played off on a Mr, Woolley by 191
one Mary Anne Biees. She managed by a skilful correspon-
dence to persuade Mr. W. that he was beloved by a lady of
position^and contrived to obtain from him presents of con-
siderable value.
Columbus.—Duke of Wellington at the back; Sir R. 193
Peel iu the c.; Lords Palmeeston and Russell e. ; Hume,
Lord Melbourne and O'Connell l.
Punch on the Queen's Head.—A fact. 201
Fair Rosamond.—-Sir R. Peel as Britannia, as the 203
Americans were thought to have the best of the treaty.
Belisarius Redivivus.—Loeds Melbourne and Russell ; 223
Sir R. Peel in the background.
The Lowest of the Lowe.—Lord Frankfort prosecuted 227
Alice Lowe, his mistress, on a charge of stealing certain
valuables which were said to have been given as presents.
The jury acquitted Lowe, and she became a notoriety for
some short time.
Newspaper Expresses.—Before the present general 236
application of the telegraph, large sums were expended on
" Expresses" by the proprietors of the daily papers in order
to secure a priority of intelligence. The Morning Herald had
a private steamer to " express " from Boulogne.
Peace with the Pigtails Concluded, 1842. 238
Dr. Locock, accoucheur to the Queen. 240
INTRODUCTION.
[July to December, 1842.
NOTES.
paoe
16 Base is the Slave that Pays.—The " Gurney Affair "
created great excitement among the sporting community. A
Me. Gurney had lost largely on the Derby and Oaks, and not
being able to meet his engagements, placed his affairs in the
hands of Me. Byng, Me. Pobtman, and other gentlemen.
The trustees conditioned to receive all Me. Gubney's winnings,
and to pay his debts in full. They, however, paid some of
the creditors a composition, and Lord G. Bentinck, Me.
Moentok", and others, proceeded against them for a return of
the amounts paid as losers to Me. Gurney. The trustees had
to refund.
18 The Diet of Debt.—The Marshalsea and Fleet prisons were
ordered to be closed, and the prisoners removed to the Queen's
Bench, the regulations of that prison having undergone con-
siderable alterations, wheieby much of the waste and extra-
vagance of some of the inmates were controlled.
22 Mesmeric Miracles.
23 Debate on the Drama.—See " Copyright Act."
64 The Wharncliffe Ear-Plug'.—Loed Wharncliffe was
President of the Council.
66 Grandmama was a name popularly given to the Morning.
Herald newspaper in 1842.
76 Mr. Warner's Discovery was a submarine infernal machine,
which he stated to be sufficiently powerful to destroy a man-
of-war. Much attention was given to it at this time, but after
an experiment on a ship off Brighton, the subject lost its
interest, and Me. Warner and his machine were left to their
fate.
88 Dactyls to Mr. Mulready.—A post-office envelope de-
signed by this distinguished artist, was issued to the public,
but owing to its utter impracticability, and a clever parody
by Me. John Leech, it soon passed into oblivion.
98 The Man in "Windsor Castle.—A poor demented labourer
who thought himself Lord Godolehin D'Aecy, was found
asleep in the footman's waiting-hall at Windsor Castle. He
was sent to Bethlehem Hospital.
101 Evans was the proprietor of the music hall in Co vent
Garden, and which still bears his name, although now presided
over by the celebrated Paddy Green.
104 The Duke who Thinks Aloud.—The late Duke of
Cambeidge.
107 "A Voice from the Grave."—The Marquis of Hert-
foed here referred to was Geoege the Fourth's Marquis.
117 Grand Aquatic Progress.—The Queen embarked for her
first visit to Scotland, Aug. 30, 1842.
PACK
The Royal Visit to Scotland.—The Lord Provost was, 121
as here described, a-bed when the Queen arrived.
Carter's Lions.—The first (we believe) of all the Lions 128
exhibited on the public stage.
The late Commander-in-Chief.—Lord Hill, who was 130
a Shropshire man. (Qy.)
Exchange no Robbery.—The Duke of Brunswick 147
was expelled by his people from his Duchy. He was very
unpopular when in England.
Ice, or the Widow.—The late King of Hanovee died, 148
1851.
Vauxhall was first opened about 1730, and sold by public 150
auction, 1860. It was demolished immediately afterwards.
The Election of Lord Mayor.—Alderman Humeheey 151
was elected Lord Mayor for the ensuing year, Alderman
Harmer being passed over.
Four versus Five.—-The beginning of the Early Closing 17*
Movement.
The Modern Milo, Mr. Feaegus O'Connor. 183
The Bristol Hoax was played off on a Mr, Woolley by 191
one Mary Anne Biees. She managed by a skilful correspon-
dence to persuade Mr. W. that he was beloved by a lady of
position^and contrived to obtain from him presents of con-
siderable value.
Columbus.—Duke of Wellington at the back; Sir R. 193
Peel iu the c.; Lords Palmeeston and Russell e. ; Hume,
Lord Melbourne and O'Connell l.
Punch on the Queen's Head.—A fact. 201
Fair Rosamond.—-Sir R. Peel as Britannia, as the 203
Americans were thought to have the best of the treaty.
Belisarius Redivivus.—Loeds Melbourne and Russell ; 223
Sir R. Peel in the background.
The Lowest of the Lowe.—Lord Frankfort prosecuted 227
Alice Lowe, his mistress, on a charge of stealing certain
valuables which were said to have been given as presents.
The jury acquitted Lowe, and she became a notoriety for
some short time.
Newspaper Expresses.—Before the present general 236
application of the telegraph, large sums were expended on
" Expresses" by the proprietors of the daily papers in order
to secure a priority of intelligence. The Morning Herald had
a private steamer to " express " from Boulogne.
Peace with the Pigtails Concluded, 1842. 238
Dr. Locock, accoucheur to the Queen. 240