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Newspaper

True Sun

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 25, 1834

Page

3

Crisis ends without proof of working class reading

Edited by Mr Robert Owen and friends the Crisis failed due to stamp duty preventing Owen from making it a newspaper. The piece defends working class reading and notes a Paris British Benefit Society dinner report and cordial Franco British class ties. Lisbon and Brussels dispatches, royal regency speeches, and Dutch and New York market notes follow.

Robert Owen Friends The Greenwich Gazette Owen

Defiant Lavalleja defeated as Uruguayan revolt crushed

Dispatches report General Lavalleja’s forces routed by President Fructuoso Rivera at Cuareim after Lavalleja refused surrender. Lavalleja and allies fled to Brazil, with only minor casualties on Rivera’s side. Cordova and Chili border tensions noted, plus fresh turbulence in markets and weather-related casualty mentions.

Markets report on corn and meat prices

Markets this morning remained dull with few traders. wheat abundant from new crop, oats scarce in England but above average in Ireland and Scotland. Prices fell slightly from last week, malt and flour steady, bonded grain quiet. Smithfield shows beef and mutton prices firmer with brisk trade and high Irish pork. Beasts 2,510. sheep and lambs 23,470. calves 190. pigs 360.

England Ireland Scotland

Liberalty in the Nineteenth Century Witham Clergyman Refuses

A Witham youth seeking Excise work secured letters of character after canvassing neighbors. He visited a local clergyman who, upon learning the applicant was a Dissenter, refused to sign a certificate but vowed to oppose the Discenter if possible. The Colchester Gazette notes this as an example of sectarian prejudice in the era.

Witham Colchester Gazette

Shipping Intelligence from various ports and arrivals

Shipping news lists multiple arrivals including Margaret Hall from Demarara to Portsmouth and Acteon from Malta to Plymouth. Other vessels such as Selina bound for Quebec were put back leaky. Occasional destinations include Vera Cruz, Lisbon, Genoa, and Demerara with numerous ships reporting in at Falmouth and off Fatmouth.

Lukes Downs Ave Margaret Hall Davidson Demarara Portsmouth Aus Acteon Malta Plymouth Selina Stone Zante Mariner Wickman Quebec Falmouth Goldfinch Packet Vera Cruz Havannah Confiance Steam-Packet Lisbon Oporto Fame Banks Genares Naverino Jarmel Fatmouth Thomas King Williamson LiverPool Isabella Power Grenada Corsair Potts Antigua Ryland St. Croix Niger Cle Menta Senegal Louisa Goodny Hindostan Pattison New Orleans Potomac Marburgh Virginia Zion Scott Montreal John Porter Jenkinson Halifax Chandos Young Jamaica Francis Hamilton Mobile North Star Benedict Charleston Orpheus Glover New York William Reed Killock Apalachiola River Apug Henry Valparaiso Joblings Archangel Elizabeth Mogadore Julius Demerara Navarino Odessa Comet

Court Circular Highlights Royal Movements and Officials

Belgic Minister M Van de Weyer leaves for Brussels. Dispatches reach Colonial Office from Sir J Carmichael Smyth in Guyana. Lords Auckland Dunsany Holland visit officials. royals attend church and plan at Egham Race Course. Heavy weather expected. troops march to Quadrangle. fundraising sermon aids National Schools.

M. van de Weyer Brussels Colonial Office J. Carmichael Smyth British Guiana Lord Auckland Seenoety Vincount Palmerston Foreign Office Lord Dunsany Sir John Franks Secretary Rice Lord Holland Bedfordshire Windsor Malelses Virginia Water Great Park Duke of Argyle Earl Countess Brownlow Lord Ducie Princess Augusta Duchess of Gloucester Countess Howe Moore Hereford Merewether Egham Race Course

Charity plea over vegetable seller ignites small fund

Charles Moody of Globe-road Mile-end writes to the editor of the True Sun protesting a magistrates’ decision and notes that supporters have donated six shillings to aid a poor woman convicted of selling fruit and vegetables to support her elderly husband. A further contribution is expected, and the publisher invites authorized collectors to receive it.

Queen-square C. Charles Moody Globe-road Mile-end

Theatre opens under new management in London with praise for The Pilot s Grave

Wednesday evening marked the opening of the city s only theatre under new management. The Pilot s Grave drew favorable notice, a new ballet Jessie the Flower of Dumblane pleased audiences, and performances by Mrs Worrell and Mr Johnston were highly regarded.

City Tuearaz Mitton-street London Jessie Samuel Whalley Leopold Duke of Wellington Waterloo Arbuthnot Wellingborough Strathfieldsaye Brescyon Northampton

Paris Avs 23. Journal and Carlist clashes in finance

From Paris reports the True Sun laments Bourse scheming by the Carlists and criticizes Juste Milieu press for obscuring misdeeds. Don Carlos returns to the peninsula amid mixed Spain news as Rodil moves and Carlist bands frustrate strategy. British Benefit Society marks its first anniversary in Paris with 100 attendees and a Dupin letter. Copenhagen electoral lists near completion. Austrian camp in Moravia under Radetzky. Vienna markets show central figures.

Tam United Bourge-banditti True Sun Iam Juste Bill Soames Crocodile Club Lucre Stock Exchange Cortes M. Carre Cour d’Assizes Seine Spain Rodil Ministry of Madrid British Benefit Society Paris Harriott W. Lake Dr. Bowring M. Dupin Mr. Lake Copenhagen Austria Moravia Radetzky Prussia

Builders Turn-Out for Operative Builders Relief Fund

The Central Committee of Operative Builders acknowledges 101 from J. C. Wood Esq brewer as a notable donation. The grateful body thanks numerous generous tradesmen shopkeepers and inhabitants of Westminster for funds and subscriptions enabling them to resist despotic enemies of honest industry. THOMAS MAPLES Secretary.

THE True Sun Builders’ Library Little Portland Street Cavendish-square Srr St. Margaret’s St. John’s Westminster Operative Builders J. C.,wood Brewer Thomas Maples

Builders Letter Sparks Labor Debate in 1834 London

In a August 25 1834 letter THOS PARKIN argues six carpenters plus many workers are needed on large building sites. He cites contractors Grissell and Peto and claims document wars forced some men back to work while others remain unemployed. He praises Trades Unions while condemning the so called accursed thing and urges union support.

the True Sun Messrs. Baker Ranger Lambeth Messrs. Grissell Peto Messrs Grissell London Lords Commons Parsons

Surly tramp steals Bible after supper with shoemaker couple

Howitt, a Sheridan street shoemaker, befriended a tramp who stayed the night and offered work. After supper the swindler fled with a Bible gifted by the Methodist New Connexion Sabbath School from Hucknall Torkard, leaving the Hewitts shocked by the betrayal.

Howitt Sheridan Street Mr. H Methodist New Connexion Hucknall Torkard Nottingham Review

Burnely Races Thursday and Friday results

The Lancashire Stakes and Trial Stakes featured Red Rover Mayflower Zara Eleanor and other runners. Gold Cup winners included Catharine Marley Red Rover and Colonel Cradock's Fanny. Hunters Stakes went to Tally Ho with Antonio bred challenger. Consolation Stakes were claimed by Lady Maare Carew with Lilly of Smedley and Palmflower among the beaten entries.

Burneley Thoureday Hornby Waverley Gardner Zara Clege Eleanor Comus Barrow Morley Marley Mr. Hornby Brg Antonio Lady Maare Carew Lottery Lilly Smedley Palmflower

Prisoner Watson in Clerkenwell Gaol Faces Censorship

Letter from John Cleave complains of Clerkenwell prison censorship banning newspapers and books. He says Watson is jailed six months without trial for selling unstamped The People's Conservative, and items like The Times and Dublin Morning Register were refused entry. Cleave appeals to Home Office to curb magisterial control and restore reading material.

Shoe-lane Fleet-street Watson Clerkenwell New Gaol People’s Conservative Times Dublin Morning Register Frederick Roe Bow Street Middlesex Charles Morgan Lawrence Tam John Cleave

General Post Office Updates and Maritime News

Notices posted at the General Post Office outline daily mail to France excluding Sundays with delivery by eleven on Tuesdays and Fridays and eight o’clock on other evenings. The outward packet will touch Perbambuco and Bahia through January, then on the homeward passage for six months. Reports include arrivals from Lisbon and new passengers aboard several Royal Navy brigs, plus Irish Citizen Commission appointments. Also recorded is the Henry Grattan wreck near little Keg Harbour Bar with passenger safety and loss of vessel. A lengthy extract covers Captain Brenton’s testimony on drunkenness and its alleged hereditary effects on offspring observed in the Marylebone workhouse.

General Post-office France Perbambuco Bahia Rio Janeiro Nautilus Lisbon Falmouth Confiance Lapwing Opossum Leeward Islands Goldsmith Irish Citizen Commission Lord Brougham Viscount Duncannon E. J. Littleton Daniel Maude George Cornwall Lewis William Tighe Hamilton Acheson Lyle William Newport Denis George Lube John Fox Strangways Neill O'Donnell Browne Rowley Lascelles Thomas P. Luscombe John Gibson Anthony Austin William M.dermott James Moody William Gibson Craig Anthony Wills Matthew Barrington Suspw Beck James Wilson Henry Grattan Londonderry Wilson Tucker's Ecles Matthewson Brenton Buckingham Select Committee of Captain Brenton Marylebone Workhouse Twen

Middlesex Sessions This Day Nuisance Case Heard

The Middlesex Sessions opened with the chairman praising the grand jury’s light calendar after six weeks. A verdict of guilty was returned against Henry Kirkman for a prolonged nuisance in Camden Town, including loud noises and foul language at night and a strong stench from his home. Sentence: twelve months in the House of Correction, a 25 shilling fine, and recognizances to keep the peace, unless abatement leads to mitigation at adjournment.

Old Bailey Beng Henry Kirkman College-street West Camdentown Erie Kirkman Payne Mo Ater Spie ii House of Correction

Son of Mans in Disgrace at Somerset House Theft

A private soldier in undress uniform with a Waterloo medal faced a charge of stealing an ink stand and bottle from Somerset House. The porter testified spotting him near the areas, the ink stand was found in his possession, and he was committed for two months hard labor for illegal possession. Additional drunk and disorderly conduct cases followed in the same session.

Bow-Street John M‘kenzie Somerset House Witcees Somerset-house William Jones F.toe F. Roe Shackle

Regatta Fun Off the Squadron House Harriett Wins

On Thursday at the Regatta the Harriet of 67 tons skippered by George Walker Heneage won the race for his Majesty's copes against Hebe Witch and Emerald. Time 8 50 16 for Harriet, with Hebe at 8 51 80 and Witch at 3. The Emerald, Symonds, Mary, and General Johnstone retired after damage. The RYS dinner followed at the Squadron House with notable guests including the Duke of Norfolk and several earls and admirals. A royal salute marked the king's birthday and rowing matches by four on two oared boats drew crowds.

His Majesty’s Copes RY. Squadron Harriet George Walker Heneage Harriett Geo W. Heneage Hebe Andrew Corbet John Congreve R.Y.S Squadron House Duke of Norfolk Belfast Ilchester Cavan Deerhurst Foley Corry Graham Eden Peter Halkett Johnstone George Pechell Fuller Lynn, Saunders, &c

Charge of rape against a police inspector in a public case

The case of a police inspector charged with rape was heard in Sault at meee street. The lengthy proceedings featured sharp criticism of the superintendent and officials for secrecy and obstruction, with the defense alleging fabrication and the prisoner remanded for trial.

Squire Wivendrin Meee -Street Louisa Sir F. Roe Sir F.roe Frederick Sir Frederick Duecannon Soner Asi Rae Teesgate Atia

Local Comte de la Roche figure linked to a royal-era event

An obscure 18th century notice records a Comte de la Roche linked figure and a named son, with garbled phrases referencing Fatantepia and grand station. The fragmentary OCR suggests a noble lineage note or ceremonial mention without clear dates or actions.

Comte de la Roche Fatantepia Gatvice Ne ’ Bheoois Marte Pheniobes

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