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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 22, 1834
Page
7
A notice priced at £200 invites respectable gentlemen to invest in a pleasant undertaking with guaranteed security. Only principals should apply by letter post-paid to A. Z. at The Sun Office.
The Paris papers and a London contemporary debate Don Carlos's movements amid Carlist reports. Contradictions claim Vittoria entry by 13,000 with 450 cavalry, while another source suggests Madrid pursuit and a 150 mile march. Counts Valdesrenas and Menino cited with thousands of troops, yet questions remain about motive and feasibility as French police sweep Paris for the elusive figure.
The piece discusses alleged pretended escapes linked to Carlism, Madrid ministry stability, and possible cabinet reshuffles. It cites Paris journals, Spanish-Cortes relations, and a hope for reform after purging Carlism. It also reports German and New York papers with Mexico news, Bank of England loan notices, and commentary on monetary risk and liberal tyranny.
A verbose critique contrasts humility and power in judicial conduct. It defends a magistrate for balancing suit and suitor, praising humanity and conscientious public service while criticizing a harsh contemporaries and the high Tory market for snobbery and prejudice. Political tensions color the remarks.
The Times notes Lord Brougham’s special favour with the Mercuries and how major papers like the Caledonian Liverpool and Leeds Mercury champion his causes. It critiques Mercury as a capricious god, whose protections align with deceitful, variegated trades, and praises our versatile man who fits Mercury’s varied, flighty nature.
The report notes Spanish funds down after Paris dissent and Goebhard loan changes, with bonds and consols drifting. It mentions Portuguese Regency bonds, hedge of West India debt debates, and a languid wheat market. Shipping and Atlantic news from Civita Vecchia and St John’s are cited, with stock quotes: Consols around 90, Spanish near 44, Dutch 24, and Mexican lower at 40.
On TH119 day limited business across markets with few changes in prices. Lucar and Mauritius sales steady at prior levels, cocoa and Jamaica spices dull, cotton light at unchanged or weak figures, and ocean fish prices up due to poor fishery accounts.
Mr. Frankland Lewis plans retirement from Radnorshire representation. Walter Wilkins of Maeslough Castle is expected to stand for the county. Also reported a gas explosion near Berwick Street Soho at a vacant pub, with a bear escaped from a cage and damages to the building.
Ports report arrivals including the Congress from New Orleans the Diana from Lisbon the Mary Ann from the Cape of Good Hope and other vessels such as the Royal Tar Peace Eden and Ann Milea from Archangel Jamaica and Quebec together with ships from St John s Newfoundland Trieste and Ostend compiling a busy maritime scene with multiple UK and overseas ports listed.
In Westminster a elderly woman named Dugray was charged for placing a fruit board on the carriage and footway pavement against a harsh act said to oppress the poor. She claimed only to rest and support her ailing husband. She was sentenced to fourteen days in the House of Correction and the board seized for parish use. A separate case saw Cornelius Poulton, about twelve, committed to Newgate for stealing a handkerchief and gloves after being offered a share by another youth. Matilda Meyers, keeper of a Leicester Street brothel, was charged with violently assaulting a young woman. the magistrate ordered bail and possible further proceedings at sessions.
Notice of royal celebrations at the palace in Brighton as the King enters his seventieth year and the queen’s earlier birthday observance. Includes post office delays for royal packet ships and various contemporaneous items from Tyne Mercury and The Anderson's Guide on Highland travel and Mrs. Siddons's recollections of Dr. Johnson and Garrick.
Ava Paris reports that the financial plan of Count de Toreno draws sharp criticism from speculators and creditors. The piece questions motives for Spain's regeneration, notes rumors about toreno’s past, and contrasts official Madrid and Paris accounts on military moves in Spain and Carlist threats. It mentions wine duties causing unrest, Lyons news, and a British Benefit Society reunion in Paris.
The Duke of Cumberland left for Windsor Castle to spend the king's natal day with theMajesties. Belgic Minister M Van de Weyer met Viscount Melbourne at the Treasury. Sade Hassana de Ghee, with Mr Scarlett, met Mr Rice at the Colonial Office. Greek Minister Tricaupi transacted business with the Foreign Affairs Secretary. Sir Edward East spoke with Mr Rice about East Indies affairs. Viscount Melbourne and Viscount Palmerston hosted discussions with Lord Auckland and others at Great George Street. Viscount Duncannon departed for Bessborough House Kilkenny Ireland. Mr John Lefevre arrived from Havre in town.
From Maidstone Avs 21 correspondent reports extraordinary hop revival credited to recent warm weather and hovering winds. Picking starts tomorrow at Penn's Court Loose with Hadlow and Peckham areas expected to yield about three bags per acre while prices drop. Wheat and barley trade flat with good wheat at 50 shillings and hay scarce as farmers withhold offerings for cattle.
August 20 reports show a broad grain supply including New Wheat priced 6d to 8d per 72lbs and Flour at 9d per 56lbs. Old Wheat ranges 6s 4d to 7s 4d per 72lbs, Barley for 6d to 53 per 38 quarts, oats 15s 8d to 16s 6d, beans 16s to 17s 3d per 196lbs, flour fine 8s 9d to 8s 3d and seconds 7s 3d. No peas at market.
Birmingham market notes a full supply and heavy trade with wheat prices down from earlier levels. Old wheat 5s 8d to 63s per 62lbs, new wheat 5s to 5s 9d per 62lbs, barley 34s to 36s per quarter with grinding quality down, malt 6s to 7s per bushel, oats 3s 6d to 3s 9d per 30lbs, beans 15s 6d to 16s 6d per 196lbs, peas 15s 6d to 16s 3d per 196lbs, and flour prices 36s 3d to 37s 3d per barrel.
In Plymouth vicinity military circles it is reported that Sir James Cockburn Adjutant General of the Royal Marines is poised to assume the governorship of St Helena with Ascension as a dependency. He would command a battalion and a field officer of the corps according to current speculation.
The Kensington Theatre visit showcases Speed the Plough with Bob Handy and Sir Philip Blandford. The Princess and the Physician earns praise alongside Chickini ballet numbers from the King's Theatre troupe. Monday plans announce The Innkeeper's Disaster with a strong ballet corps as the proprietor seeks larger female casting.
St Lecer, Plenipo, Shilelagh, Warlaby Baylock, Bran, Marcellina, Bubhastes, Cotillon, Gen Chasse Delirium figures show closing bets. Bets of 7 to 4 on Plenipo and 160 even offered. highest offer 13 to 8. Final prices list Eyesbetto, Touchstone, Shilelagh, Warlaby colt, Bran, Marcellina, Bubhastes, Cotillon, and Gen Chasse Delirium with varied rivals. 500 to 490 on Tord Jersey's Silenus for the Derby against Bubastes for the St Leger.
Race notes cover Warwick Guy Stakes with odds against Mr Gallys Victor and Mr Sadlers Defensive. Rochester and Chatham races report Maiden Plate won by Ir Snow s Raven, Rockingham Stakes won by Mr Gardners Messenger, Members Plate by Gardners colt, Gold Cup Stakes won by Gardners Omen, West Kent Stakes won by Wickhams Robin Hood, royal attendance at Egham Races. Tunbridge Wells races include Ipsala and Jenny Wren results and Duchess of Kent Cup, Ladies Plate won by Florences, Yeomanry Cavalry Cup led by Mr Elliots Chance, Duke and Princess Victoria present. Burton upon Trent races report two-year-old stakes won by Sir J Gerard's Wildon and Drakelow Stakes won by Mrs Watmoughs Lady Fulford, Dorrington wins in sweepstakes.
Lord Hotham backed plate race winner Nell Gwynne by Mr Fuller. Top honors go to Nell Gwynne ahead of Manchester, Bilberry, St Hilary. Borough Stakes of 3000 stg? No, three guineas each with 30 added. big Mertin beats Lady Jane Uberly Lass and four others.
A stock of race results from Newport Pagnell and Exeter notes multiple events. Dirce, Listen, Airy contested the Cup Stakes and related heats. Little Bay Blue won the Sweepstakes beating Titian and Skimmer. Radical and Fitzwilliam placed in Hunters Stakes. Dirce and Radical featured in Town Plate standings. Exeter's Devonshire Stakes saw Lansdowne Changeling Castor and others run, with Sam Day Jr riding winner. Cecilia, Parthenea, Firman, Intrigue, Sponidee led Home Stakes results. Partial note of Sweepstar and a christening for Devonshire Stakes winner Haldou.
Corn-Exchange shows no interest with few buyers at former prices as new Kent and Essex wheat remains abundant and in good condition. Oats and barley steady. malt dearer. Flour marks varied. ship prices 34 to 37s, best town 48s. At Smithfield supply tighter due to grass, beef dearer but inferior. mutton higher and in demand, veal dearer, pork steady, lamb steady. overall grazier advantage. Beasts 386, Sheep and Lambs 2,800, Calves 48, Pigs and Tea quantities noted.
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