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CHAPTER II

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Thames Tunnel Flooded--First Mention of the Nelson 12 Column--Sale of the King's Stud--Marriage by Registrar--Commencement of New Houses of Parliament--Lunatics and the Queen--The Queen's Visit to the Guildhall--Lord Beaconsfield's Maiden Speech

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1838 Destruction of the Royal Exchange--Sale of the 23 Salvage--Spring-heeled Jack and his Pranks--Lord John Russell's Hat

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Lords and Pugilists--"Penny Gaffs"--Steam between 34 England and America--A Man-Woman--Designs for Nelson's Monument--A Termagant--Scold's Bridles, &c.

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Thom, the Religious Fanatic--His Riots and 45 Death--Delusions of his Followers

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