27 Apr 1835
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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 27, 1835
Page
1
A chaotic fragment notes a public meeting in Holborn with the chair at eight o'clock. It mentions a push for repealing a stamp duty and restoring ten shares, citing disgruntlement with unjust imposts and tyranny. The text references venues like the Coffeehouse and peace assurances, with vague notices about court gatherings and property matters.
Greenwich petty sessions before Sir Thomas Maryon Wilson and magistrates discharged Samuel Passan alias Passmore William Gray Joseph Wood Charles Chapel and Benjamin Bryan. After examinations they were found linked only to the Frognal-house vicinity on the burglary night. Court freed them on their own recognisances in 502.
The prosecution witnesses attended to be bound over as part of the Foster case for forging a bill of exchange of 800l and aiding Foster. The Lord Mayor refused bail due to lack of suitable sureties, noting one is hiding from creditors while Murphy’s defense argued no case. Mahon pressed for surrender of notes as Murphy suggested, but the Lord Mayor declined, insisting on standard bail procedures to prevent Foster’s escape.
A court report describes bail refusals and remands in a London case involving forged signatures on bills, a prisoner named Foster committed to Newgate, and Chesterman denying authorisation. Separate proceedings recount a juvenile robbery case in which two brothers James and John Coomber face trial, and a coachman case where James Lawson is released after insufficient evidence of theft of forty eight sovereigns.
Electors of Shaftesbury hosted a reform dinner at the Bush Tavern praising Mr Poulter. A gold scarab box was presented as a token of esteem and support for his liberal national policy. Prominent attendees included Mr Hannan and Mr Bishop of Woodbridge with toasts to the King and reform.
From the Coventry Herald, Mr Ellice speaks at Craven Arms to a large crowd, defending his conduct, condemning the Coventry Corporation, and blaming misgovernment and malt tax for economic strain while promising faithful support to Reform measures and future actions.
A Reform dinner was held at the Crown Inn in Chertsey with nearly 150 gentlemen attending. W. J. Denison chaired, Willats acted as deputy, and notable attendees included Sir Henry E. Austen and John Leech. The gathering toasted Earl Grey and Lord Melbourne, praised former ministers, and urged passage of two key bills including Corporate Reform to end Tory corruption.
The gathering celebrated reform and Irish Church questions while praising Lord John Russell and Lord Grey. Speakers urged speedy Corporation Reform, condemned false election rumors, and defended Protestant establishment with calls for justice for Ireland amid political optimism and cheers.
A banquet ends with the toast to Reform principles and a letter from Hon. Mr. Locke King read aloud. The host voices hope Britain will not lack reform, and the gathering remains in session until late.
In a tight electoral contest in a limited Irish constituency, O'Dwyer defeats Plunkett by an 8 vote majority amid bribe-ward and intimidation fears. Reports note orange agitation, warded bribery penalties, and a cautious electorate, with O'Dwyer set to be chaired on Monday after initial delays.
A Plymouth meeting of Lord John Russell's Plymouth District Committee drew upwards of 140 gentlemen, with reports of over 300 attendees. Lord Ebrington spoke on church revenues, civil liberty, and Ireland, defending reform while urging voters to hear his colleague's full conduct before judging.
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