01 Aug 1832
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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1832
Page
1
Advertisements tout Morison's Vegetable Universal Medicines as a universal cure and preventive for cholera and cholera morbus. The notices claim numerous cures across towns like Warrington Sheffield Glasgow and Manchester, with testimonies from customers and agents, listing outlets in London and other cities.
At Norfolk circuit, July 3, before Chief Justice Tindal, William and William Gilby faced a burglary indictment involving Mrs. Briggs's household. The trial heard the prosecutrix describe a July night assault, theft of a watch, and bloody injuries, with Twichett condemned to death and Gilby sentenced to probable life imprisonment after testimony, confessions, and expert opinions suggesting insanity.
At Nottingham before Mr Baron Vaughan the Wrights suit against the town seeks damages for losses during rioting on October 5. The plaintiff, a bookseller, claims property damage from a mob while the defendant town argues the plaintiff’s compliance with the relevant Act. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff with damages of 9 pounds 1 shilling and 0 pence and costs 40s.
The article details current dress trends for August including shorter waists in coats and frocks, near hip buttons, tight sleeves, and double or single breasted waistcoats. It notes favored colors black and dark green, variations for stout and slender figures, and mentions trousers with fall-down fronts and white daytime pantaloons.
James Lawns a famed Westminster cracksman died after an early Sunday cholera attack. Attended at Union-court Orchard-street by doctors and Dissenting ministers, he confessed a profligate life and claimed he never murdered. He expired about eight, invoking mercy. He had been linked to many burglaries and a burial subscription followed his funeral Monday.
George Waugh solicitor to Mrs. Bagster writes to Morning Herald denying a published claim that Mr Newton plans to seek a setting aside of the jury verdict. He asks for inquiry into the truth of such paragraphs and urges fair reporting in future items. July 31.
The Sugar Market showed heaviness then firming by week end as buyers acted on better terms. West India stock sits around 31,781 hhds and trs, Mauritius 51,206 bags. deliveries down year over year. Coffee fell in price with Jamaica notes 159, 763, and 77s for ord and triage. Foreign sales scarce as large consignments withdrawn. Trade in beef pork and butter remained sluggish with prices steady. rice demand improved and tobacco and spices largely unchanged.
Amateurs gathered at Blackfriars to witness a Thames match for a silver cup with boats led by Mab and Water Witch. R. C. Bucknall started the race from Blackfriars, and after a brisk northeasterly breeze the Water Witch won ahead of the Brilliant and Mab with Vestris, Daphne, and Leah following. A banquet at Oliver's Coffee-house celebrated the victory, with Mr. Unwin praised for a gentlemanly performance.
The Lords debated the Tax Cart and Customs Bills. The Russian Dutch Loan Bill passed a committee and was ordered for third reading tomorrow. Auckland moved a second reading of the Customs Duties Bill, to be committed tomorrow. An Irish Boundaries Bill discussion failed to advance with a Select Committee reference. The House adjourned after resuming the report.
Parliament debated scaling back the death penalty for forgery. Supporters cited juror and merchant petitions showing prosecutors hesitate. Advocates urged a humane reform with transportation and restitution, aiming to extend changes to Scotland and Ireland and simplify indictments.
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