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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 22, 1834
Page
3
An advertisement lists Belgian Brazilian Chilean and other bonds with varying yields and prices. It mentions French and Spanish funds, Dutch and Greek bonds, and numerous mining and insurance shares. A bold note touts a unique investment chance offering £200 with solid security, inviting respectable gentlemen to apply by letter to the True Sun Office.
The True Sun notes Paris papers and a London Contemporary debate Don Cantos’s movements. Counterclaims place 18 000 men at Vittoria with 450 cavalry while others dispute the Pretender’s route toward Madrid and the strength of his pursuers. Police searches in Paris add to the uncertainty as factions claim varying fortunes for the claimant and his allies.
The article discusses suspected pretender plots near the French frontier, Madrid ministry stability, and possible internal political strife. It notes Spain’s close ties with France England and Portugal, the need to purge Carlism, and the potential quiet reform or convulsive change under the current government. It also reports New York and London financial notices, bank loan procedures, and currency warnings amid market volatility.
A London column defends a magistrate's balance between wealth and poverty, praising his humanity and conscientious public service. It criticizes mercurial praise from rival papers, likening the Mercury’s support of Lord Brougham to a sly, double‑minded alliance and hinting at the unpredictability of political favor.
At eleven o clock Spanish bonds fell one percent amid French government dissatisfaction with the Cortes debt handling and Guebbard loan redemption. Consols opened higher while Portuguese Regency bonds held near last night’s close. By twelve, market chatter blamed the Spanish govern ment for debt disputes, with real losers among investors who bought high and sold low. Wheat and Lloyds reports show subdued demand and a dull stock exchange with varied quotes across bonds and currencies.
The Colonial Markets page notes little business with no new communications. Prices shift for sugar, tobacco, cocoa, spices, and cotton, with light weekly sales across commodities like Jamaica cocoa and Trinidad cotton. Trading sentiment tight amid varying bids, with minor rises in some goods and declines in others.
Mr. Frankland Lewis plans retirement from Radnorshire representation and Walter Wilkins of Maeslough Castle is touted as his replacement. In the city a reckless locksmith deal led to teeth pulled for ale. A gas explosion near Berwick Street Soho damaged a public house awaiting reopening.
Shipping news lists multiple vessels arriving at various ports including Orr Dover Ave 21 from New Orleans and Diana Turner from Lisbon. Other arrivals include Mary Ann Jacks from the Cape of Good Hope and Royal Tar from Lisbon with no mail, Eden Jones from Jamaica, and Eleanor Davidson from St John s N B among others in Lloyd s listings.
An elderly woman named Carray was found selling fruit on a carriage-way and footpath in Westminster. She claimed to support her elderly husband, but was convicted, fined 40s and committed to fourteen days in the House of Correction. A boy, Cornelius Poulton, was also charged with theft after a passerby’s loss. He denied motives, and was committed to Newgate. A brothel keeper Matilda Meyers was charged with assaulting a young woman. the case was sent to sessions for further evidence and bail was set.
The Brighton domestics marked the king's seventieth birthday with celebrations while the Queen's birthday was observed the prior week. Detentions and sailing delays affected his Majesty's packet ships, with routes to Jamaica America Leeward Islands Maria Esape and Brazil noted. A locust sighting near Gateshead is reported as a rare local event. An account recalls Highland travel hardships post 1745 and Mrs Siddons recalling Dr Johnson and Garrick in earlier times.
A London correspondent reports fierce opposition to Toreno's financial plan amid debates over Spanish policy, banking influence, and national prosperity. The piece cites rumors about Toreno's motives, the war news in Spain, and scarce government communications, noting public distrust, frontier interventions, and European powers watching closely. It also mentions Lyons distress, wine prices, and a British Benefit Society reunion in Paris with over 100 members in attendance.
The Duke of Cumberland left for Windau Castle to spend the day with the King and Queen on their anniversary. M van de Weyer and the Belgic Minister met Viscount Melbourne, while Sade Hassana de Ghee and Mr. Scarlett met Mr. Rice at the Colonial Office. Monsieur Tricoupi engaged with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Sir Edward East dined with Mr. Grant and other officials in Great George Street. Viscount Duncannon traveled to Kilkenny, and Mr. John Lefevre arrived from Havre.
From Our Own Correspondent notes a remarkable hop revival driven by recent warmth and winds, with picking set to begin at Penn's Court Loose. Hadlow and Peckham areas expected three bags per acre. prices fall, wheat steady, barley and oats mixed, hay scarce, farmers restrain market due to own feed needs.
Wolverhampton reports ample grain supply with New Wheat at 6d to 8d per 72lb, flour 9d per 7lls, old wheat 75 to 79 4d per 72lb, barley 4s 6d to 5s per 38 quarts, oats 16s 6d, beans 16s to 17s per 196lb, flour fine 83s 10 to 83s 3d, second 7s 3d to 7s 3d, no peas at market.
In Birmingham on October 21 heavy trade and plentiful supply dominated the grain market. Old wheat ranged 5s 8d to 6s 3d per 62lb. new wheat 5s to 5s 8d. Barley 34s to 36s per quarter. malt 6s to 7s 5d per bushel. oats 3s 6d to 3s 9d. Beans 15s 6d to 16s 6d per 196lbs. peas 15s 8 1/2d to 16s 3d per 196lbs. Winter tares asked at 8s to 9s per bushel.
Military circles in Plymouth report that Sir James Cockburn Adjutant General of the Royal Marines is set to succeed as Governor of St Helena with Ascension as a dependency He would command a battalion and a field officer from the corps.
A visit to Kensington T. last night praised the elegant theatre and comfortable seating. Performances included Speed the Plough with Green and Cooper, a divertissement with Chickini dancers, and The Princess and the Physician, all receiving strong approbation. The proprietor plans to bolster the female roles and showcases Monday’s Chickini’s Pallet and The Innkeeper's Disaster with a capable ballet corps.
Sporting notes from Tattersall's describe yesterday's horse bets with Plenipo leading at 13 to 8, Shilelagh backed at 0 to 3, and Warlaby Baslock among the close offers. Closing prices show varied support including Elenipo, Touchstone, and Lord Jersey's Silenas for Derby and St Leger placements.
Racing notes from Warwick and Rochester and Chatham meet with multiple heats and prize details. Winners include Mr Snow in Raven Maiden Plate, Messenger in Rockingham Stakes, Gardner’s colt in Members' Plate, Omen in Gold Cup Stakes, and Wickham’s Hackney runner in West Kent Stakes. Royal attendance noted at Tunbridge Wells races with Isabela and Levity among top horses.
At Burton upon Trent on Wednesday two year old stakes of 25 sovs each featured entries from Sir J Gerard and Mr E Peel including Wilden and Tony Lumpkin. The Drakelow Stakes of 25 sovs plus 20 added saw Lady Fulford and Fanny Grey contesting for place. A sweepstakes of 10 sovs each with 10 added for non thoroughbred horses included Dorrington beating Perseverance and two others.
In Leominster on Wednesday a Plate of 50 sovs donated by Lord Hotham was captured in three heats by Mr Fuller's Nell Gwynne ahead of Manchester, Bilberry, and St Hilary. The Borough Stakes of 3 guineas with 30 added was won in three heats by Mr Coleburn's big Mertin, defeating Lady Jane Briefly Lass and four others.
The Exeter meeting featured the Devonshire Stakes with 25 sovs each over two heats on a three mile course. Winners included Sir L. Glyn's leg by Blacklock and Lansdowne ridden by a 3 year old, with Sam Day junior guiding Castor in the four year class. The Gold Cup carried 30 sovs added and Cecilia and Barney Bodkin contended in the Heats. The Home Stakes awarded 10 sovs and 50 added, won by Firman over Intrigue and Spondee. The Devonshire Blakes winner was christened Haldon.
The day shows former prices for wheat and malt with little variation, flour at 34s to 37s for ship marks and 48 for best town. grain condition improving. Arrivals mention greater supply of wheat barley malt and oats, with plentiful grass affecting beef prices as demand shifts. Beef remains dearer than Monday due to generally inferior beef quality and high prices for a top ox worth 4s 6d.
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