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- Van Amburgh jointly takes over an opera house with Mr. Carter, to be used for circus performance. The reporter sees them and the circus as unworthy of the venue.
- George Catlin brings a group of Native Americans, Ojibwe/Chippewa, to England, although they are accompanied by his nephew Burr. They tour the brewery of Traman, Hanbury and Co. They drink, perform, and receive gifts.
Times (London, England) :: THE ELEPHANT OF THE SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM.
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Crystal Palace- A taxidermied elephant arrives at the Crystal Palace. It is said to come from the Saffron Walden museum, despite rumours of other origins.
- While in Berlin, an animal fight is staged by Frederick I for the Duke of Marlborough. It involved a trooper's horse, a bull, a lion, a tiger, a bear, and a wolf. Description of the fight.
- Massarti (Thomas McCarte) is torn apart by lions in front of a live audience. One lion got angry and attacked, and the other four in the act followed suit.
Times (London, England) :: THE APPROACHING BARTHOLOMEW FAIR.
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Bartholomew Fair- The Bartholomew Fair is approaching, but neither Wombwell nor any other major exhibitor has applied for space. Smaller dramatic exhibits have applied.
Astley's Amphitheatre- Mr. W. Cooke is restoring Astley's to its former glory with new acts, such as the "smallest horse in the world, new tightrope acts, etc.
- A group of Native Americans, Ojibwe/Chippewa, brought to England by George Catlin visit the St. George's Archery Club. Comparison of Native American vs. English archery equipment. They drink with their hosts.
- A baboon called Jackoo, being sent as a gift between friends, slips his chains while at sea. Upon arrival, he goes from house to house removing roof tiles. He is eventually caught.
- Exhibitions at the Great Room, Piccadilly. Les Ombres Chinoises/China Shades/Lilliputian Theatre, comic skits, Signor Rossignol's bird imitations, the Little Conjuring Horse and Learned Dog (which do card tricks).
Vauxhall Gardens- Vauxhall Gardens opens after two years of being closed. Mr. Ducrow, formerly of Astley's bring his equestrian act to the Gardens, to great acclaim.
- Fear for the safety of Charles Green and his balloonists. Explanation of their methods and supplies, supposedly allowing them to stay aloft for nearly a month if necessary. Seen headed toward Amsterdam.
Times (London, England) :: A KANGAROO HUNT IN WEST SURREY.
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- A kangaroo belonging to an MP named W.J. Evelyn escapes, and a standard hunting party is formed to catch it, beagles and all. It is caught, and its keeper's shoulder is injured by its embrace.
- An orangutan imported to the Zoological Society from Borneo has died, seven years later. It has been preserved and is on display at the Society's Museum.
Times (London, England) :: THE LIFE OF P.T. BARNUM.
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- Continued book review of Barnum's autobiography, The Life of P.T. Barnum. The reviewer is extremely negative toward both the book and its style, as well as toward Barnum himself, and his audacity in laying bare his "misdeeds."
Edinburgh Evening Courant: FIRE AT THE ROYAL CIRCUS.
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Royal Circus- The Royal Circus burns to the ground, without sufficient insurance. Philip Astley offers his amphitheatre for use. Two coffeehouses also burn, their proprietors losing everything.
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