Cirrus@Austlit

The 'Flaneur' muses on Sydney's recent political and social occurrences. He directs his attention to ladies' fashion, the recent solar eclipse, volunteer regiments and the rejection of donations (resulting from crime) to the building of St Mary's Cathedral. The 'Flaneur' also notes the private publication by Mr F. Lee of a defence of the character of the late Dr William Bland. The publication was prompted by the Sydney Morning Herald's assessment of Dr Bland and its refusal to publish Mr Lee's response. A copy of the handbill came to the attention of one of the Herald's compositors and so enraged him that he threatened to horsewhip Mr Lee.