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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 18, 1832
Page
1
An 18th century note traces the spread of PERKING'S patent extra light beaver hats from 1617, listing prices and trade chatter across India, Spain, France, and England. It mentions a London address 65 Strand and other outlets selling varied caps and hats at modest prices.
A 1832 advertisement from Morison's Universal Medicines claims dramatic cholera cures in Warrington and Manchester, detailing multiple patient recoveries and urging readers to obtain the remedy. The piece emphasizes testimonials, a public appeal for investigation into alleged prejudicial effects, and a forthcoming lecture on Hygeian medicine.
A broad offer of wines and spirits from Edwards's Wine and Spirit Establishment Walworth Road near Elephant and Castle. Includes 20,000 bottles of old crusted port at 20s per dozen, Cape white wine of high quality at 11p per dozen, and extensive medicinal wines and tonics from Butler and James firms. Also notes retirement opportunity near Regent Street with rental by lodgers and mentions Mirabeau translations.
War Office announces numerous promotions exchanges and appointments across the Dragoon Guards Light Dragoons Foot regiments and associated units dated August 17 1832. Entries include Lieutenants becoming Captains Vice purchases resignations adjutants and new adjutants with several shifts between units and half pay to active duty. Also notes a correction regarding the Stirling garrison chaplain appointment and a Yorkshire Avon Yeomanry commission update.
Multiple bankruptcy cases across London with dates in August and September. John Doyle of High Holborn, John Hayward of Camberwell, Bernd Sewell, William Garrod of Hackney, and others appear with surrender times and court locations including the Court of Bankruptcy and associated attorneys and official assignees.
A busy list of court actions and insolvency schedules announces official assignees in several cases from London and other districts. Names include James Guardner of Redditch, John Kirby of Leeds, and George Shipman of Guilford street, among others, with August 23 to September 28 dates and various hotel venues. Dividends are noted for G Wall and E Mace, among others, plus certificates from Leyton and Newbury. Partnerships dissolved and Scottish sequestration noted for James Sword.
The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar from returns for the week ending August 1st 1832 is twenty yenl int shillings and one farthing per hundred weight, excluding customs duties paid or payable on import into Great Britain.
A historical assembly records silk weavers petitioning Parliament in 1832 for relief from distress caused by foreign competition and smuggling. They argue free trade harmed wages, cite Leaf and Co. seizures, and press for a formal inquiry into the silk trade and enforcement. The meeting lauds lawmakers and supports The True Sun press.
Report notes a brilliant royal procession to the House of Lords on Thursday, but crowd turnout was sparse. It also covers Royal Horse Artillery moves from Windsor to Woolwich and Dragoon Guards shifting from Kingston to Brighton, with Parliament discussing Orders in Council and wartime provisioning concerns.
The Lambeth Political Union debated colonial slavery with Mr Carpenter proposing a petition for total abolition to both Houses. Mr Grady urged gradual abolition, while Mr Fall argued for gradual steps and cautioned against immediate emancipation. The council adopted a resolution urging extinction of slavery at the earliest practical moment.
Joseph Bonaparte brother of the late Ex Emperor reached port by the Alexander and went to the King's Arms Hotel for the night. His striking resemblance to Napoleon drew attention as he anticipates leaving for the metropolis tomorrow. Reports tie his Europe visit to the expected death of Duke de Reichstadt.
The writer praises Mr Hume for integrity and sacrifices and urges his nomination for Westminster to provide stable public service if he is not returned. They ask electors to consider this change and suggest Cobbett or Wakley as possible trials.
A letter to the editor warns of officials stamping out unstamped news and urges traders to attend a hearing tomorrow at Marlborough Street Police Office. The writer aims to expose Colley and ensure his recognition by every vendor of unstamped publications. The missive, signed J.J. and dated Friday Aug. 172, seeks public scrutiny of the stamp authorities.
Disturbances in Wapping Shadwell Ratcliff and Limehouse by coal whippers over a illegal wage system tied to publicans. A riot led to injuries to Cope and multiple arrests as magistrates hear charges against coal owners and hosts. Ballantine blames publicans for provoking violence and urges licensing action. Additional notices from Scotland about public sentiment follow.
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