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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 25, 1834
Page
4
A harsh critique of Britain’s pension system contrasts state and parish paupers, arguing the Poor Laws favor the rich and penalize the vulnerable. The article condemns the Pension List, calls for scrutiny of elite grants, and rails at the Lords and ministers for arithmetic cruelty and political theater.
The Examiner argues against hereditary rule yet respects the Lords. It notes taunts by Lord Brougham toward the Lords, condemns the institution but urges indulgence for its flaws. It praises the Lords’ public virtues when present, despite their power being unqualified and unaccountable.
The Spectator notes two public dinners where the Chancellor may showcase views. It sketches how Lord Brougham might align with Reformers against Church and State abuses, while also predicting moderation with Whigs and Tory appeasement of peers. It accuses him of political blarney and selective reform.
A critical survey of Lord Brougham and Vaux portrays him as inconsistent and opportunistic. The piece mocks his Speaker conduct and fondness for self promotion while predicting he would spark Radical change if politics tilt left. It likens him to comedic stage figures and warns against trusting his shifting allegiances.
A creditors meeting in London heard extraordinary disclosures on Jersey and Guernsey laws affecting cross channel trade. Guernsey creditors claim priority by registration, excluding London debts, while assignees press for Royal Court and Privy Council review. Cases cited include Allen v Cannon and Fox v Fox. threats of outlawry against Le Couteur loom.
The Attorney General denounces a plan to force Guernsey creditors to prove debts in London while natives fear loss of local privileges. Jurats and Jeremie clash over notices seen as pushing lawsuits in foreign courts. Appeal denied but right to petition noted. meeting adjourns as bankrupt orders surrender next Tuesday.
A Marylebone case describes Mary Thorpe kept in custody after a night of gin and loud singing in Lisson Grove, leading to a month on the tread-mill. In another matter Richard Jones faced charges for selling Weekly Police Gazette and Pioneer under the Stamp Acts, exposed by an informer posing as a stamp-officer, with magistrates admonishing decorum.
The court reviews a series of violent incidents including a brutal assault in Portpool Lane where Charles Connor Irishman allegedly beat Ann MCarthy leaving her near death, a Queen Square Brorn examination of Ellen Deyrick for cutting Ann Ecclestone causing a skull fracture, and a marine store case in Broadwall where Edward Turner sold stolen rope to Padden. Turner receives two months with a 5 pound fine for the receiver.
Liverpool market shows limited demand with 10 920 bags traded including 900 American and 100 Pernams on speculation and 900 American and 50 Surats for export Sales for week include 2 000 bags with stock tallied at 1 071 523 bags for Liverpool London and Glasgow plus dealer holdings. prices unchanged except lower American grades. Local provision market notes steady Irish butter bacon and hams in good demand. corn market slightly lower with various regional price references. Also reports a dog bite incident in Plymouth and two inquests including the death of Francis Daniel Quadry age 54 at the Bull and Mouth inn with natural death verdict.
Mining intelligence notes copper ores for sale this week at Redruth and Pool with multiple mines and tonnages listed. Consolidated Mines and United Mines lead a long catalog of producers such as Great St George Laniscot Fowey Consols Dolcoath East Wh Crofty United Hills and Tin Croft with totals of 3282 and 4404 tons respectively.
Dispatches from Mexico raise anxiety over the Foreign Mining Share Market amid gloom in monetary trades. Bolanve Company reports estimated property value around 220 007, about 20 000 more than current cost, with potential gains from Vera Grande and Barrasco after preparatory works. Discoveries at Veta Granule and Barranco hint at further profitable ore, pending unexposed mines.
The article reports a large scale clash between working builders and their masters over union affiliation. Thousands of builders are dismissed for refusing to sign declarations against unions, while masters are accused of coercion. Government involvement alleged worsens tensions as public works staff are removed.
A dense fragment from a London newspaper page lists creditors meeting notices at various addresses in London and surrounding towns, followed by births marriages and deaths. Names include Wert H TO-MORROW, Thompson, W. Coe, J. Drayton, and J. Le Couteur among others. The column also records birthdays and marital notices, with several names and locations such as St Johns Woolley and St. Peter's Port Guernsey. The section ends with public notices of death and a standard printing note from the publishers.
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