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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 15, 1834
Page
3
The commentary mocks the arc of British governance with a Hanover report critiquing the Lords. It questions the necessity and limits of hereditary power, cites critics and a Tory declaration arguing for preserved peer influence, and lampoons the balance between Commons action and Lords restraint.
A Times city article contends that delays and garbling in the Bank of England assets and liabilities return stem from political tinkering. It argues the Bank’s periodical reports influence bullion stock, notes then legal tender, and gold agio, warning that continued metallic currency harms Britain's industry and financial stability.
The piece argues for a National Bank and a currency of paper convertible to gold to shield the economy from gold drain and Usury Laws repeal. It condemns the Bank of England for prioritizing security over national commerce and cites government bias in distributing the King's speech. It notes City excitement and a looming gold transfer, plus political maneuvering around Paisley MP Sir D. K. Sanpropp's possible seat vacancy and Mr Crawtorp's bid.
The article reports on European money markets with rates for French, Spanish, and Portuguese securities, noting Spanish debt uncertainty from the Cortes and price fluctuations. It mentions Dutch and Hamburg news, a bankruptcy trial in Lancaster affecting Liverpool and Birmingham, and general market sentiment for Consols Exchequer Bills and India securities.
Markets note wheat plentiful but quality moderate with heavy selling at existing prices. Oats scarce, beans and peas dull, flour steady. Smithfield market smaller. beef higher, mutton brisk, lambs plentiful but retreating in price. Beef near peak, more beef desired, veal and pork steady. totals show cattle 333, sheep and lambs 10,710, calves 320, pigs 290.
A public house near Blackfriars Bridge is to be replaced by a gun palace with an agreed conversion cost of 3000 pounds. Major-General Ouseley was convicted yesterday at the Middlesex Sessions of assaulting Villiers Pearce and fined 1000 pounds to the King. He paid the sum to Chesterton, entailed bail of 1000 pounds by Laxton and the attorney, and 2000 pounds personal recognizance by the General, then was released from custody at 9:30 PM.
His Majesty attended the House of Lords and prorogued Parliament with a speech outlining the government’s priorities. The formal address emphasizes forthcoming measures and the monarch’s legislative intent.
The speech thanks Parliament for efforts and grants, notes unease over Holland Belgium talks, Portugal Spain and Turkey pacifications, and praises reforms. It highlights the amended poor laws, a central court for metropolitan justice, and calls for continued economy, loyalty, and moral duty as foundations of empire.
Arrivals listed include Venus from Cadiz and Pike from Lisbon with others from St Vincent Oporto and Rio Janeiro. Several vessels sail or are reported onshore and arriving from Liverpool Laguna Trinidad New Orleans and Corfu with Hamburg and Rotterdam calls.
This week’s business was limited with uniformly steady prices from last week. Imports were light as 4,000 bbls of BP sold at last week’s levels with small upticks. Maize and coffee markets were dull with minor rises. tea yielded small profits. white Bengal rice moved at 6d to 12s per 100 lbs and damaged at 93 6d to 103. Cassia Lichea sold 400 chests at 65s 6d to 65s, damaged 54s to 6ls.
Ava Paris reports that the Chamber of Deputies voices support for Radical Reform while avoiding explicit support for armed intervention. The address critiques the monarchy and discusses liberty, economy, and the National Guard. The piece notes opposition unity on reform and mentions Talleyrand’s ministry changes, Muirson’s expulsion, and Spain news.
Letters from Gotha report the Queen of England arriving at Inselsberg accompanied by Grand Duchess of Russia and other nobles. A procession of carriages, guards, and forest-keepers greeted her on a cloudless day. From Liebenstein route to Altenstein, 24 gun salutes and toasts honored the King and Queen.
A Lloyds report from Peterhead dated August 11 details the Eclipse from Greenland and the Union and Mary, Walker from this port each returning with catches of fish and tuns. The Eclipse, captain Sutter, also reports catching 600 sharks during hauling, with livers yielding eight to ten tuns of oil. A Hull correspondent adds that Dandee Friendship and several foreign vessels report two fish or one fish each, and notes Greenland fishery declines.
A man about thirty years old killed himself by leaping from a high tree in South Lambeth after being seen climbing it on Saturday. He fractured his skull and died soon after in a surgeon’s house. He had recently lost his job as a waiter near Charing Cross. A coroner’s jury returned a verdict of temporary insanity. Also reported is the inquest into Richard Franks’s death from cholera at Fleet Prison, with testimony noting poverty and a possible contributory factor of hunger. Colonel Bailey died of cholera in the same prison.
A commemorative speech at the Kensington Theatre marks its reopening. The speaker laments prologues and flattery, urging a simple, decent performance style. The manager is urged to favor moral feeling and genuine wit over showy tricks, to win the audience’s approval and sustain Kensington’s theatrical culture.
A miscellany cites a strange field flower in Grenada resembling a passion flower, notes on a wormy zoophyte in rock, and historical lines about royal authority, judges, and a tongue in cheek alderman punishment. It closes with Dr. Channing critiquing national prejudice and hostile state policy.
His Majesty departed for Windsor Castle with Sir Herbert Taylor. A Cabinet Council met at Viscount Althorp's residence with many ministers present. Lords of the Privy Council and Home Secretary attended a later committee in the Council Chamber. Prince Talleyrand visited Viscount Palmerston at the Foreign Office. Barbadoes agent Meyers transacted business at the Colonial Office. The Commander of the Forces visited Viscount Melbourne. A proposed waterway route is criticized for expense and property impact, suggesting an alternative crescent route through central London ending opposite Oxford Street.
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