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NEWS OF THE WEEK.
The SpectatorREPLY OF THE PEOPLE TO THE KING. 'WHEN his Majesty was pleased to prorogue Parliament with a view to its dissolution, he informed the members, that he had been induced to...
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list of Places in England and Wales, which, in reply
The Spectatorto his Ma- jesty's gracious Speech, have returned Members to serve the King and the Country ; with the Population of each in 1821, and the estimated amount of Property rated to...
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List of Places in Scotland, whit , h, in reply to his
The SpectatorMajesly's grs- cious Speech, have reiurned M('mb , , , rs to serve the King anti the Country ; with the Population of each in 1821, and the actual Electors. SCOTCH Cot:...
List of Places in Scotland, which, in reply to his
The SpectatorMajesty's grs- cious Speech, have returned Members to serve the Borough- List of Places in Scotland, which, in reply to his Majesty's grs- cious Speech, have returned Members to...
List of Places in England and Wales, which, in reply
The Spectatorto his Ma- , jesty's gracious Speech, have returned Members to serve the Boroughmongers. ENGLISH COUNTIES. Places. Population. Property. Members. Buckingham 39,252 297,600/. ,...
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List of Places in Ireland, which, in reply to his
The SpectatorMajesty's gracious Speech, have returned Members to serve the King and the Country; with the Population of each in 1821. 4,688,023 For the King and Country, 48 Members,...
The election of Prince T.EOPOLD to be King of Belgium
The Spectatorseems now placed beyond a doubt, if the Belgials can be brought to agree on the question of the boundar . e. , s,-so that the Prince may, before accepting of his new dignity,...
RECAPITULATION.
The SpectatorFor the King and Country. For the Doroughmongers. No. of " No. of Mernbcns. Population. Property. Members. Population. Property. Counties... . 5 .. 301,104 .. 966 6811....
List of Places in Ireland, which, in reply to his
The SpectatorMajesty's gra- cious Speech, have returned Members to serve the Borough- mongers. Places. Cavan Down Donegal Fermanagh Leitrim Londonderry Longford Sligo Ty rone...... ........
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Rows.âThe waves do not fall when the wind lulls. The
The Spectatorexcitation of the contested elections, in two or three places where the spirits of men have been most powerfully worked upon, still continues to exhibit itself in breaches of...
The di=isolie ion of the French Chamhers tool( place on
The Spectator'Wednes- day, as we last week stated it would ; the ordinenee appeared in the liknilenr of Hutt day. The returns to the D,Ieetiee are to be completed by the 51 h of July; and...
There was a report very current yesterday and the day
The Spectatorbefore, that another great victory had been gained by the Poles ; that Marshal D t en tescu himself was the defeated general ; and that lie and his skin clad followers here in...
Ma. SPRING RICE.âThis gentleman was entertained at dinner in
The SpectatorBelfast lately. After dinner, lie addressed the meeting at considerable length on the all-engrossing topic. ".Our opponents talk of revolution, warn the people against the...
KING ANT) IIIS CooeasâTheir MoIssties left St. James's for Windsor
The Spectatoron Suit The only events of the week have been the Royal visits to Ac e tt on Tte.sday and Thursday; which we have noticed under the head td the Races. For the rest, their...
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as 11111011 care and conned with as much intents le
The Spectator'as are those of our o u tgo, noisier, and more diversified Parliament, has just closed one of the lite , i;'sZ. S,' 4 1,i;01S drat Las occurred for many years. It is curious,...
Lusit S'ecx.u. CONMISSION. â A special commission for the trial of the
The Spectatorrioters in Clare and Limerick, was opened at the latter place on the29th of May. On the 30th, Michael Storm and Michael Devitt were found guilty of using threats towards a man...
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ARIGNA MINING Couesszy.âAmong other companies (some good, many badâsome feasible,
The Spectatormany extravagant) which the year 1824-5, fertile in bubbles, produced, was a company for working the Arigna mines in Ireland. These mines were represented to be of great...
Fiess.âAbout ten o'clock on Thursday morning, a fire broke out
The Spectatorhs the Greyhound brewery, Chiswell Street, in the occupation of Mr. Pul- len. By the prompt attendance of the firemen, and having a plentiful supply of water, the flames were...
A Youxu THIEF.-011 Wednesday, a boy, about eleven years old,
The Spectatorwas charged by his father, Mr. Pink, of Green Bank, Wapping, with stealing from the till various sums to the amount of 1001. The boy had, it seems, been stimulated to the theft...
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Stu Casuntes AGAIN.âA cad named Death was accused at the
The SpectatorMansion- house, on Wednesday, of striking an officer, who interfered to prevent him from seeing home a gentleman who had drunk more wine than he could convenien tly carry...
EARL. oP EenoreâThis nobleman has been made a Peer of
The Spectatorthe Unite I Kingdom by the style and title of Baron Kilmarnock. The last Lord Kilmarnock was attainted in " the 45." NEW Pre iS currently reported that his Majesty intends to...
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awed by' authority, uninfluenced by any petty vanity or time-serving
The Spectatorservility, will stand forth the uncompromising champions of public ri.,;hts, and declared enemies of abuses under every tbrm, whether of en- croachments on the legislative...
To 11: - :.% Ire ns or Tire Sracr.vron.âWe learn that disappointment
The Spectatoris frequently - felt by readers, who trust to obtain their paper by casual applications to t , ,e Newgnen ; and more especially so in the country. The supply of the Newsmen,...
FATAL RIOT AT CASTLE POLLAnD.âWe alluded to this outrage in
The Spectatorthe Postscript to our second edition last week. The examinations belbre the coroner's inquest have now reached us. It appeak that seven men and two women were killed on the...
ASCOT HEATH RACES.
The SpectatorThiess: I.:11"PS are chiefly famous beranstt they are the only ones whieh are esually Lime:: red by the )rteenee of the Sovereign. George the Fourth, it is well known, was...
POSTSCRIPT TO THE WEEK'S NEWS.
The SpectatorSPECTATOR OFFICE, SATURDAY, Two o'Cauci. Ills Majesty's ships Briton and Childers have arrived at Portsmouth, front Lisbon. They report the seizure of live Port:utmost! vessels...
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EAST INDIA SHIPPING.
The SpectatorThe Samuel Brown, Reid, from Mauritius for London, has arrived at Ascension critic six feet of water in her hold, lumina been on a lock near that island. About two thousand bags...
THE MONEY MARKET.
The SpectatorSTOCK EXCITANGE, SATURDAY MORN/No, !IA LP-PAST Tar.-There has not been much business here this week; but notwithstanditig that, a good deal of Money Stock came to Market before...
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FROM E LONDON GAZETTES. Tuesday, Nay 31.
The SpectatorPAItTNE FISIti PS III , !SOLTL:D. JONES and GOOD, loolg's Yard, Lamb's Conduit Street, whales:de-confectioners -Driamman and SrAto.:;, Sttliidk Lane, tviltv-inuelittnts- MIN...
THE UNIVERSITIES. OXFORD.
The SpectatorJoNE 2.-This day the following degrees were conferred. Doctor in Medicine- 3. M. Calvert, Oriel. Bachelors in Dioinity - Rev. R. W. Self, Canon of Christ Church, Grand...
THE ARMY.
The SpectatorIVAn-Osonce,May 31.-Istor Grenadier Beet. of Foot Guards : J. W. Drummond, Gent. to be Ens. and Lieut. by purchase, vice Hope, promoted -4th 'teat. of Foot : Ens. W. B. Ponsonby...
THE CHURCH.
The SpectatorPRE FEIZSIENT9.--The Rev. Dr. French, Master of Jesus College, Cambridge, has been collated to the Prebendal Stall in Ely Cathedral, vacant by the death of the Ber. H. T....
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS.
The SpectatorBIRTHS. On the 31st ult. in the Regent's Park, the Lady of TI:OMAR CitAMBEft LATNn, Esq. of Cranbury Park and Weston Grove, Hants, of a daughter. At Ardglass, the Lady of...
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PRICES. CURRENT.
The SpectatorPUBLIC FUND S. Satur. on. Tues. Wednes. Thurs. 1 ._...._... lriiday. 3 : M ,I i 83.1 i till i i !,839: it Shl-lZjiti S-li a-ll s.111 g *845 i 4 s-u ,yiu -I' 7::-4i â 1191 Sj...
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NOTES FOR SPEECHES IN THE DELEGATION PARLIAMENT.
The SpectatorLORD RâL. "Not going to debate the Bill eleven nights moreâthere it is, un- alteredâif any body wishes to talk about it, he's welcome for me, imt I shan't replyâ' pass...
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
The SpectatorWHAT HAS THE KING GAINED BY THE DISSOLUTION? 'Emu( week brings some new proof that the King of England is become a free agent. This week his Majesty has created one of his...
WORK FOR THE REFORMED PARLIAMENT.
The SpectatorTHE Reform Bill is virtually carried. The work of Reform is to begin. We have repeatedly observed that no sensible man has looked at theGreat Measure as an end, but as a means....
NECK OR NOTHING.
The SpectatorCERTAIN Lords, there is good reason to believe, are endeavouring to form a party in the Upper House, of which the object should be 10 break up Lord GREY'S Cabinet before the...
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CANDIDATES FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF LIVERPOOL.
The SpectatorMa. TIIORNELRY, of Liverpool. " An American merchant, of high respectability, excellent talents, extensive knowledge, and sound judgment ; belonging to the class of able and...
LEONTINE FAY.
The SpectatorTHIS charming actress is the greatest theatrical attraction now in London. A tolerable place in the pit of the Haymarket Theatre must be had at the expense of a serious squeeze...
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PAGANINI.
The SpectatorPAGANINI'S violin has brought him out of the false position in which he was placed by the attempt to take advantage of the sup- posed infinite gullibility of the English. Had...
MRS. NORTON'S PLAY.
The SpectatorTo the graceful simplicity and true feeling of Une Faute at the French Theatre, a striking contrast was presented on the previous evening at Covent Garden, by the Honourable...
L'UNIONE VOCALE.
The SpectatorUNDER this title, Messrs. T. PHILIPPS, HORNCASTLE, and E. TAY4 LOR have offered to the public musical instruction and entertain- ments combined. As Mr. PHILIPPS'S reappearance...
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THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE.âWheli this Society was instituted, seven
The Spectatoryears ago, it was generally cried down; the fancy of fostering genius by a royal donation appeared to /Dell, whether of small wit or great, pre-eminently ridiculous. We...
THE BISHOP AND THE CUHATE.âThe Bishop of Loud el has
The Spectatorbeen catechising one of his clergy for using, in a speech on the itemrin ques- tion, the phrase " political Messiah." ":Would you," said Dr. Bloomfield to Mr. Rice, " not be...
PROGRESS OF MUSIC IN SCOTLAND.
The SpectatorA raraxo in Scotland has sent us some particulars respecting the formation.of a musical institution in Leith, which we think worthy of notice, as affording an additional...
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NEW BOOKS.
The SpectatorB: OG rny....The Life and Correspondence of) Sir Thomas Lawrence, Kt. Byi 2 Vols. D. E. Williams, Es q . the Life and Writin g s of Henry Fused, Esq. M.A.R.A. Written .r ola....
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FINE ARTS.
The SpectatorTHE Sculpture Room, as that store-closet for statuary is facetiously termed, in which busts are piled on shelves like jars of jam out of the youngster's reach, and where groups...
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PANORAMA OF BOMBAY.
The SpectatorTHAT indefatigable artist, Mr. BURFORD, has produced another of his pleasing topographical delineations of foreign scenery ; and having last year placed us in Calcutta, this...
NEW PRINTS.
The SpectatorA MAGNIFICENT litho7aphic drawing, by LANE, of a St. Cecilia, from a painting by Ihi.roN, the head of which was painted by LAWRENCE, is the most striking novelty' of the week ;...
DEATH OF MR. JACKSON, R.A.
The SpectatorWE did not think, when we regretted the absence of Mr. JACKSON'S works in the Royal Academy, that we should so soon have had to lament his death ; it took place on Wednesday. He...
The First Number of Mr. BnocKEnoN's New Illustrated Road Book
The Spectatorof the Routefroin London to Naples, by way of Turin, Florence, and Rome, carries us to Paris ; and it is one of the most useful, compact, and elegant works of the kind that we...
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We were prevented from availing ourselves of Mr. Raemersoses invi-
The Spectatortation to attend his lecture at the Royal Institution, on the evening of Friday week ; but we shall be glad to examine, by daylight, the effect of the improved vehicle for...
" The fine collection of paintings, thirty in number, bequeathed
The Spectatorby the late Reverend HOLWELL CARR to the nation, have been received at the National Gallery ; where they will be opened to the public in the course of this month."âLibrary of...
MUSIC.
The SpectatorThe Melodies of Scotland, with Symphonies and Accompani- ments for the Pianoforte, &c. Collected by G. ThomsoN, F.A.S.E. In five volumes. New edition (1831), with many...
LETTERS ON THE COLONIES.
The SpectatorADDRESSED TO VISCOUNT HOWICK, UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES. LETTER. X.âSvnica's Reseaseanisme IN KENT. 1st June 1931. LoanâI venture to congratulate your...
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ANTIGUA INSURRECTION.
The SpectatorTO TILE EDITOR ON THE SPECTATOR. London, 31st May lsm. SinâIn your last Number I perused with very considerable pain some severe strictures on the conduct of the Council and...
ROYAL SOCIETY.
The SpectatorJune 2, 1831. Sir A ST LET COOPER, Bart., Vice-President, in the Chair. William Snow Harris, Esq. of Plymouth, and William Wilkins, Esq. RA, F.S.A., of Weymouth Street, were...
GLEANINGS.
The SpectatorHeaves: reâHummers musical character is not to be estimated en- tirely from his pianoforte playing, which, to those who are fathiliar with Kalkbrenner, Cramer, and Moscheles,...