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NEWS OF THE WEEK.
The SpectatorREPORTS that Silistria had been taken by storm, and the Prince of Wirtemberg defeated by Omer Vrione, have been contradicted. The Emperor Nicholas has returned to St....
The new rising in Portugal excites little interest—little hope. Miguel,
The Spectatorhowever, is troubled with seditious publications : he has decreed that such as possess them, and do not give them up, shall be punished. Secret denunciations are encouraged, and...
Bolivar has given the Columbians a new constitution. He has
The Spectatorassumed the ample powers of a Dictator with which the "sove- reign people" had invested him ; and seems to become more popular in the exercise of those powers. The Peruvians...
To judge from the columns of the daily papers, we
The Spectatormight sup- pose that the example of Kent had become epidemic ; and that To judge from the columns of the daily papers, we might sup- pose that the example of Kent had become...
We understand that before Lord Strangford left London for Rio
The Spectatorde Janeiro, a Portuguese officer of high rank, who enjoys the con- fidele of Don Pedro, had left Falmouth for Brazil, for the pur- pose of preparing the Emperor for his...
The fever at Gibraltar continues unabated. On the 22d., the
The Spectatorofficial number of the sick was 1554, and the deaths 40.; but the belief is, that the number is much underrated in the bulletins. Two carts employed to convey the dead bodies...
It appears in some sort certain, that General Maison, having
The Spectatorcleared the Morea of the Turks, has fulfilled the whole object which his Government had in view, with the understanding and agreement of the British Cabinet. The Turks in the...
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THE KING'S HEALTH -The newspaper reports on this subject have been
The Spectatorso contradictory, as to warrant the censure that some of them write they know not what. Sir Henry Halford has been twice quoted as havine ° de- clared that the King's health was...
THE MONEY MARKET.
The SpectatorWith the exception of the reports relative to the King's illness, there has not been anything stirring in the Money-market during the week to create excitement. The unfavourable...
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Dr. Praissos.—This eminent physician, celebrated chemist, and amiable though singular
The Spectatorindividual, died at his house in Hanover-square, on Sunday evening from accident. Notwithstanding his great age (we believe nearer 80 than 70), Dr. Pearson was indefatigable in...
CATHOLIC AssociartoN.—At a meeting of this body on Thursday week,
The SpectatorMr. O'Connell reported that Dr. Doyle was assaulted on the evening of the 4th, by a gang of upwards of two hundred, who, as the Doctor passed the statue of King William,...
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Police OF LONDON.—Mr. Williams of the Post-office coffee-house, St. Mar-
The Spectatortin's-le-Grand, complained at Guildhall, on Tuesday, of the conduct of the Light Dragoons who formed part of the Lord Mayor's procession on Monday. As a citizen he felt yery...
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MR. O'CONNELL AND THE MORNING CHRONICLE.
The SpectatorTHE Moaning Chronicle has just made the grand discovery, that Mr. O'CONNELL'S representations of the condition of England are " not in the least like the truth ;" and the...
LEAR — SHAKSPEARE MURDERED BY NAHUM TATE, COVENT GARDEN AIDING AND ABETTING.
The SpectatorIT is high time to have done playing SHAKSPEARE, and to leave hint to the fire-side, where none is so welcome. We do not mean that he has grown unfit for the stage, but that the...
INDIAN GOVERNMENT—THE ENGLISH THE FIRST CIVILIZERS OF ASIA. TOPICS OF
The SpectatorTHE DAY. THE East India Directors and his Majesty's Ministers have held a symposium and interchanged eulogies. The Company's Chair- man extolled the Administration, and the...
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BRAHAM.
The SpectatorSURELY Fate has decreed immortality to Mr. BRAHAM. If we have any powers of computation, this gentleman must be but a few years younger than ourselves, and consequently by this...
THE CUFF AND THE KISS.
The SpectatorWHEN we last week tendered a few observations upon Roulade, we only offered our own poor notions of the punishment due to such an offence ; but.we think the sentiments of a...
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THAT KEYS INFLUENCE MUSICAL THINKING.
The SpectatorA NUT FOR THE METAPHYSICIANS. No one there is who knows music, but will allow that it is easier to be tender in Al) than in D ; and of consequence, that it is as hard to attain...
AMERICAN MANNERS.
The SpectatorWE proceed with our specimens of the Yankee, Portland journal. In our last notice we showed the Editors strange opinion that persons livino. in London had the choice of walking...
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ANTHOLOGY OF BRITISH POETS FOR 1829.
The SpectatorLITERARY SPECTATOR. WE have been slow to acknowledge the contributions which taste and genius have lately made to our means of delectation at this ungenial season ; because, to...
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SLAVERY.
The SpectatorTHE " Sketches and Recollections of the West Indies *," are a va- luable contribution to our knowledge of the condition of these colonies, and their real interests. They are...
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SPECTABILIA.
The SpectatorCHANGE OF POLITICAL. BCGBEATIS.—The politicians who alarm themselves and would alarm others with the idea of the Russians conquering the world. may derive a hint from the...
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THE UNIVERSITIES.
The SpectatorOXFORD, November, 13.-This lay the following degrees were conferred. Bache- lor and Doctor in. Divinity, by areamulation-Arthur Benoni Evans, St. John's Col- lege. blesfers of...
EAST INDIA SHIPPING. FRIDAY EVENING.
The SpectatorWe are still without an arrival from India, but the change of wind which took place on Thursday morning gives us reason to expect that another week will put us in possession of...
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.
The SpectatorEr RTIIS.-On the 10th inst. Lady Harriet Baring, of a son and heir-On the 9th inst. at Earl's-terrace, Kensington, the Lady of Sir Gregory A. Lewin, of a (laughter -The wife of...
BODES PUBLISHED DURING THE WEEK.
The Spectators. d. Stark's Elements of Natural History 2 vols. 8vo. boards . . Murray's Manual of Chemical Science, second edition, 12mo. boards Beauties of De Sales, 18mo. boards . . . ....
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED,
The SpectatorC. S. Oldfleld and J. Dyer, Bristol, saddlers' ironmongers-J. Hetherington, R. Maskew, R. Bowley, and S. Smith, Barge-yard, Bucklersbury, wholesale tea-dealers -H. Craven, S....
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LONDON MARKETS.
The SpectatorCORN EXCHANGE, FainAv, NOVEMBER 14. The arrival of grain in general this week has been very limited, owing to the un- favourable weather ; the Wheat trade nevertheless is on...
