24 Apr 1837
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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 24, 1837
Page
1
A 1837 London essay argues all men are naturally free and equal, condemning kings and aristocracies as violations of a divine law. It traces despotism from ancient rulers to modern monarchies, praising republicanism and democracy as the true path for humane, civilized nations.
In a spring circuit discussion the judges, including Littedale Coleridge and Coltman, set out procedures for cross examining crown witnesses after magistrate deposition. The court rules allow later cross examination, read deposition, and potential reexamination, with prosecution replies, plus guidance on when to read statements and how to handle character evidence and defenses. The Lords debate includes cases on costs, appeals, and specific performance in property disputes, with judgments deferred or postponed.
The spring charity festival was held at the Freemasons Tavern Saturday with nearly 100 attendees led by Duke of Sutherland as chair. Donations, including 150 pounds from the duke, plus gifts from royalty and nobility, pushed the evening total over five thousand pounds for St Andrew's charity.
A letter to the editor argues against slander linking Greenacre to radicalism and murder. It asserts flawed cause by associating later actions with past affiliations and parodies a bishop’s roles in a Bible and Wise Suppression Society with a name‑calling twist.
A reader argues against Parliament fixing wages and warns such law would raise prices. He urges removing trade restrictions like corn laws to boost competition and wages, noting the link between limited trade and low pay. The writer requests broader editorial focus to enlighten workers.
A Saturday inquest at the Man in the Moon Camberwell into Alfred Hardwicke of Dudley Terrace who shot himself. The jury found temporary derangement after evidence of long gloom and financial trouble preceding the death.
Cusack Roney medical commissioner arrives to finalize arrangements for Irish medical charities as the government moves to align with new poor laws. The German official has already submitted his report, printed by order of the House of Commons.
Lord Denman outlined the week’s schedule for paper trials and motions. The Stockdale libel suit followed a verdict for the plaintiff on the general issue and the defendant on the obscene book issue. Stockdale argued for a new trial citing nonunanimous verdict, surprise, and lack of evidence. The court refused the rule, upholding the verdict and noting no prejudice from newspaper reports.
Mrs. Sarah Walker sues her husband Walter for separation on cruelty grounds, facing a counter plea of adultery. The husband did not appear as proceedings proceeded with Mrs. Walker’s case presented by Dr. Addams, with adultery and cruelty asserted as grounds for a favorable sentence.
The bankrupt, a pauper, petitioned for relief from a 1830 Norfolk commission. Only one creditor proved, and the debtor has been imprisoned for four years by the gate creditor who did not join the commission. Debts do not exceed 400 pounds. property valued at 2000 pounds. Court directed notices to Respondents to obtain a renewed commission while the bankrupt acts to that effect.
In a case before Mr Sergeant Andrews, Bavtat Taxatmentor 2 Paxisa is indicted for assaulting Mary Ann Bailey, a 13 year old servant. The victim recounts repeated blows with hands and tools, a locked room confinement, and a brutal head injury. Witnesses describe ongoing ill treatment. defense argues good character. Jury convicts but recommends mercy. Sentence: six months hard labour.
Mary Ann Perceval and Richard Sladden faced charges of running a disorderly house in Cavendish Square St Marylebone. Counsel arranged for the female prisoner to enter recognisances to shut the place, with departure on condition the nuisance be ended. male defendant found Not Guilty.
In Guildhall a toll case concerned Jarmes Long a broker from King Street Bartholomew Close. West the city toll collector claimed the defendant a king s freeman. The court held he was not a freeman but allowed to trade while exempt from toll, if cart use and residence were in the city and goods were his own. The alderman adopted this interpretation and dismissed the toll claim.
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