Gossip in the first decade of Victoria's reign . 7. CONTENTS. 1837] CHAPTER I. The Queens Accession—Proclamation—Funeral of the King—The Queenand Social Functions—Mr. Montefiore—^Amusing Letter—ElectricTelegraph—Knocker-wrenching: Amusements of the Young Aristo-cracy ..,...,....., CHAPTER II. Thames Tunnel Flooded—First Mention of the Nelson Column—Sale ofthe Kings Stud—Marriage by Registrar—Commencement of New-Houses of Parliament—Lunatics and the Queen—-The Queens Visitto the Guildhall—Lord Beaconsfields Maiden Speech. ... 12 1838] CHAPTER III. Destruction of the Royal Exchange—Sale of the S
Gossip in the first decade of Victoria's reign . 7. CONTENTS. 1837] CHAPTER I. The Queens Accession—Proclamation—Funeral of the King—The Queenand Social Functions—Mr. Montefiore—^Amusing Letter—ElectricTelegraph—Knocker-wrenching: Amusements of the Young Aristo-cracy ..,...,....., CHAPTER II. Thames Tunnel Flooded—First Mention of the Nelson Column—Sale ofthe Kings Stud—Marriage by Registrar—Commencement of New-Houses of Parliament—Lunatics and the Queen—-The Queens Visitto the Guildhall—Lord Beaconsfields Maiden Speech. ... 12 1838] CHAPTER III. Destruction of the Royal Exchange—Sale of the Salvage—Spring-heeled Jack and his Pranks—Lord John Russells Hat 23 CHAPTER IV. Lords and Pugilists— Penny Gaffs —Steam between England and America—A Man-Woman—Designs for Nelsons Monument—A Termagant—Scolds Bridles, &c 34 CONTENTS. CHAPTER V. Thorn, the Religious Fanatic—His Riots and Death—Delusions of his Followers 45 CHAPTER VI. The Queens Coronation—The Carriages—The Fair and Festivitie
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