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Newspaper

True Sun

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 23, 1834

Page

1

Recollections of a Naval Life and Other Works

A catalog of naval and military memoirs including Recollections of a Naval Life by Captain James Scott R.N. and Soldier's Recollections of the West Indies and America by Lieut.-Col. St. Clair. Also listed are Naval Adventures by Bowers, narratives of campaigns of the Coldstream Guards by Colonel MacKinnon, Life of a Sailor by Captain Chamier, Transatlantic Sketches by Captain J. B. Alexander, and Sir David Baird's Life by Theodore Hook. Includes Latin and Greek class books with new editions and examination questions from J. Souter.

James Scott R.N Fance United Service Journal Bowers Spereator West Indies America St. Clair Monthly Review Coldstream Guards MacKinnon David Baird Theodore Hook J. Souter School Library St. Paul's Churcher London

Great Lottery drawn in Hamburg and Oldridge’s Balm advertised

An 1833 Hamburg notice announces the 631st LOTTERY of 12,000 tickets to be drawn in October with prizes including 150,000 and 60,000 marks, tickets priced in multiple currencies, and a request for orders. It also touts A Oldridge’s Balm for hair restoration, claiming rapid growth, grey prevention, and regional testimonials from Philadelphia and London, urging readers to demand genuine Oldridge’s Balm and beware counterfeits.

Hamburg Feine Brothers Board OF Treasury of Heine Brothers Kamburg Bank of

Do Spirits Help Those Exposed to Cold in Travel

A correspondent cites Dr Aitken and others arguing spirits worsen cold endurance. Cases show sailors and travelers with no distilled spirit fared better in Arctic and extreme conditions, while those drinking heavily suffered higher mortality or fatigue. Historical accounts include crews at Hudson Bay, Spitzbergen, and a Massachusetts wreck, plus Cheyne’s grazing experiment and general military observations.

Aitken Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester Hudson's Bay England Spitzbergen Massachusetts Russia Newport Island North America Newport Cheyne Jackson America Quier Gilbert Blane New York

Quoit Game Between Two Blind Men Noted in Huddersfield

In Huddersfield, William Bottomley landlord of the King's Arms and a man named George Hoyts played quoits on a eighteen yard course for a small wager. Each hole had a caller and a referee. Bottomley led early, both sides counted to ten before a restart. Hoyts eventually reached twelve with a late throw. Notably the four throws of the first round stayed within six inches of the hole and the widest throw remained within two feet of the hob.

William Bottomley King’s Arms Huddersfield George Hoyts Bottomley

Army promotions and exchanges across regiments dated August 22 1834

The War Office releases a list of officer transfers and rank changes across the British Army. Lords Beresford and Hale move between Life Guards and Dragoon regiments. various lieutenants, ensigns, captains, and majors shift by purchase or exchange. Senior appointments include Maxwell to Lieutenant Colonel and the promotion of several officers, with notes on retired or half pay statuses and a correction for Captain Cary’s service dates. The document also records an assistant surgeon appointment and a message from the Middlesex lord lieutenant.

War Office Regiment of Life Guards Lord W. Beresford 43D Foot Hale 3D Light Dragoons 3D Regiment of Light Dragoons J.R. B. Hale 1St Jackson 4Th Regiment of Light Dragoons P. Kemp Te Crath Purchase 12Th Foot A. J. Netterville Cameron J. Bomford Gillespie A. M. Maxwell R. Nickle Foot F. Jackson Fragment of Life Guards A. E. Cele Mende 7Th Foot 30Th Foot J. C. Charles Best Vaux H. D. Fanshawe 2D Foot Murray Fuller W. A. Heathcote Hovenden E. H. Urate Heathcote H. W.cumting Poyntz FE. Garland Burchase Lowther J. Campbell Jeel Garland F. Romity J. Robinson 15Th Foot C. Campell K.C.B T. Reynell 87Th Regiment Starr J. A. D. Mbean Bomford Royal Regiment Middlesex Uxbridge Volunteers A. C. Medley

Bankrupts list with multiple trades and assignees

A long list of bankrupts and their occupations across England with dates for surrender and meeting at the Court of Bankruptcy. Names include John Bell linen-draper Shoreditch and Christopher Frankland sen maltster. Official assignees and attorneys are named, with locations from Mitre-court to Pancras Lane and Liverpool to Norwich. Also notes on dividends, certificates, partnerships dissolved, and sugar price data.

John Bell Shoreditch Court of Bankruptcy Burt Mitre-court Like-Street Groom Abchurchane William Parker Horncastle Lincolnshire Noneyscrivener Messrs Norris, Allen Anthony Great Ormond-street Edwards Pancras-lane London Anthony Stratton John Henry Secretan Cheapside Freeman and Bothamley Culeman-street Cannan Lothbury John Phelps Robert Appleton Cras White Hart Inn Gaingburgh Shearman Gray’s Inn Spurr Gainsburgh John Kesterton Camberwell Coach-Buitler F. Dreke Bouverie-street City D. Cannan John Thomas Armstrong St. Martin’s.street Leicester-square Oil and Colourman Hankegpiey Baddeley Leman-street Goodman’s-fields Turquaod Copthall-buildings Illiam Postle Worstead Norfolk Corn-Merchant White Swan Son Attorneya Sewell Blake Keith Norwich Wood Falcon-street Aldersgate-street Willian Reid Paine Henry Brettargh Liverpool Clarendon Rooms Taylor Roscoe Turner Godford-row Crump Lowndes Swan Hotel Wells Per-king and Frampton Gray’s Enn-square Miller Frome Selwood Somersetshire Thomas Dean Alderson Great Marlborough Street John Duncomb Metcalf Regentstreet John Clarkson Gower-street Austinfriars James Bennett Covent-garden Seedswan Joshua Lowe West Derby Messrs. Lace and Sons Richard Bates Wakefield Court House Wakefield John Jones Worcester John Wm. Spencer New Sheffield Northumberland George Inn Newcastle Upon Tyne John Mandy Amesbury Wiltshire Red Lion Inn New Sarum Mark Last William Casey Winchester Street John and Joseph Pim Bartholomew-close Thomas Conroy Teicester-place John Henry Bicknell Stratford-upon-Avon Thomas Groom Weichpool Montgomeryshire James Chamberlain Aldermanbury C. Moresby E. C. Olive Frome Somerset R. Wilson W. Eyre S. Simmonds J. Williamson Coventry J. W. Neil J. Webster W. Humble L. Galais Manor House Kennington-lane W. Wardell D. W. Osbaldeston Blackfriars-road J. Rotton J. Scholefield C.C. Scholefield Birmingham W. Pilkington J. Harrison St. Helen's Lancashire J. Worger Ashford Kent T. Barnes Hamilton Hackett Ballishannon Ireland J. Pickles J. Foster Leeds Yorkshire Y. Crawley Hertford J. Driver R. Nixon J. Berry E. Turner and Brier Clayton Bridge Calico W.J. Myers T. Crooke W. Swinburn Valparaiso Chili Taena Peru E. G. Howard W. Howard Newry Woolllon-Drapers Great Britain

Antiquated Canoe Exhibited Near Shooter's Hill

An antique canoe said to be found by excavators near Shooter's Hill is now on display on the ground floor of the Court of Bankruptcy in Basinghall Street. Brewers drays are said to bear the owner’s name in large conspicuous letters on all other vehicles. The Judges of the Court of Review and other court commissioners are currently absent from London.

van Diemen’s Land Thames Robart Town Colonist Department Agahin John Marshall Emigration Committee Birchin-lane Cornhill London Shooter’s Hill Court of Bankruptcy Basinghall Street Court of Review Messrs. Fune and Holroyd

Wisbeach wedding farce ends with reluctant groom's arrest

In Wisbeach on Monday evening Mr John Hewett sought marriage to Miss Howett. A crowd forced him into the church after he repeatedly refused to marry, offering money. The vicar asked yes or no. Hewett hesitated and the ceremony was abandoned. Hewett was taken home by a constable amid jeers, with rumors Love later returning to him.

Wispead John Hewett Wisbeach Howett Hewett Miss Hevett Love Hymen Swain Mr. Hewett Lincoln Mercury

Melancholy death of young man in Walworth garden

Thomas Rickaby a 19 year old apprentice to a hairdresser in Houndsditch shot himself in a summer-house behind Miss Ellen Pitcher’s Providence Street home Walworth after paying her visits amid a courtship that arose as he stood to inherit property. His note to Ellen stated he died to preserve his honour and thanked her for kindness. Police inquiries noted a nocturnal gunshot prior to discovery but routine gunfire in the area was common. The self inflicted wound was through the heart and the body found with the dress altered suggesting intent to ensure death.

Thomas Rickaby Combs Houndsditch Rickaby Ellen Pitcher Providence-street Walworth Norwood Pitther Providence Street Ir. Pitcher Miss Pitcher Hemsditch Walworth-common Ellen T. R

Crackum and Twopenny in Petty Session Chimney Scene

In a Hamm ersmith petty session, Joe Crackum and Twopenny dispute a bill under the Wilful Damage Act. Crackum opposes machines for chimney sweeping urging manual boys, while Twopenny defends modern humane methods. A bystander testifies as the quarrel escalates on the road, ending with disputed damage.

Twopenny Crackum Joe Crackum Bill Terspenny Bill Twopenny Dinas Indies Bill Tommy

Tradesman Objects to Master Builders Domination

A London tradesman argues against the master builders monopolizing bricklayers, stone masons, plumbers, and related trades. He contends Cubitts and allied firms hoard business, harming landlords and workers, predicting growing discontent and possible consequences. He notes wage levels and urges trades unify to break the system. August 19, A TRADESMAN.

Sia Times London Combe, Delafield, and Co Cubitts

Unions and the Press clash in London labor scene

A reader letter in The True Sun defends Trades Unions against hostile press depictions. It cites Morning Advertiser criticism, calls for worker retaliation against brewers and publicans, notes masters’ dismissals and wage pressures, and reports solidarity signals from Bristol and Brighton workers along with donations to London operatives.

THE True Sun Operative Builders Morning Advertiser Messrs. Combe and Co Lambeth Baker Messra London Thomas Parkin P.S Bristol Brighton Wood Westminster Mr. Wood

Harbour reform urged to aid Leith trade and costs

A dated Edinburgh piece argues for a new harbour with deep water and extensive berthing to replace Leith harbour flaws. It critiques government spending on Leith docks, warns of rising debt near 273000 pounds, and says a western entrance could boost steam navigation and reduce port inefficiencies.

Murray Lord Eeeid Council Edinburgh Leith Roscoe Gavin America Algo Gether Leith Docks Haven Lord'Advocate

Lisbon dispatch and Royal Tar siege update from Plymouth

Plymouth August 21 1834 report notes the steamer Royal Tar bringing Whiteway and Col Gand from Lisbon in seven days, with bullion for government. Lisbon is described as tranquil with currency measures. Don Pedro acts cause limited concern. Regatta highlights include women rowers and varied boats near the Humber show. Other notices cover Maritime arrivals, sailings, and ships Galore including Esperance, Restitution, Cornelius, and Flamer, with armaments and moorings updates.

Lisbon Col. de Gand London Don Pedro Lisbony Devonport Humber Buenos Ayres Barque Esperance Gardé Mariner Fell Quebec CPE Accust Royal Woolwich Portland Mediterranean Pembroke Sn Gd Veh Price Rinaldo Packet Malta Falmouth Rone 'Iy As Ae the Pique Frigate Will Be Commissioned In A Few Days. Oo Admiralty Board Per Ree Josef Malabar Stag Talbot Wolf Tyrian Industry Dea Flamer Steamers Barnpool Jupiter

Liverpool Markets and Prices in Provincial Report

Provincial market notes from August 21 describe limited cotton sales, thin Liverpool corn trade with small declines, and modest colonial market activity. Timbers and ship timber prices in Baltic and American markets are listed, plus recent Jamaica coffee and molasses figures. An extraordinary recovery report endangers a Halifax Express item about a man named Janenh Smilin.

Liverpool Corn’ Exchange Liverpool Avenar Trinidad Demerara Jamaica Riga Wesceoeneeaaes Québec Quebec Janenh Smilin Clayton Heights Bradiorda Banat Halifax Express

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