27 Dec 1836
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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 27, 1836
Page
1
Dickensian London news recounts Christmas morning death from illicit restraint and a man jailed after a scuffle over alleged robbery. A separate case involves a son found dead in East Ham marshes, with alleged threats noted. Bow Street reports warn of snowball mischief and pushes for strict pavement maintenance and fines.
Dr Lingard prepares a revised edition of his History of England in Monthly volumes priced at five shillings each. The work, illustrated with engravings, aims for a twelve volume completion with thorough revisions and references to authorities. The public may expect the revised edition to present lucid narrative and original views.
A long discussion analyzes how French wheat averages, based on 26 markets, inflate prices vs English averages from 150 markets. It argues French data overrepresents urban centers, ignores rural markets, and tallies transport costs, yielding higher overall prices. The piece asserts English returns better reflect national conditions and proposes adding 20 percent to English averages for fair comparison.
The Coaort presided to clear a cause list of thirteen cases. Jok Grime and Francis William Love faced opposition from Nicholls and Cooke for Hutchinson, with Woodroffe supporting. Insolvents dissolved a Wakefield partnership with Gothard. a 1831 bill of exchange for 150 pounds led to a verdict against the insolvent partners. Clayton accused of collusive arrest. court noted debt proof required and adjourned for amended balance sheet.
William Godfrey, a young man charged with passing a bad half crown and attempting another, faced final examination. He denied knowledge of Mr Powell, known at police Mint offices, and defended himself amid questioning by the Lord Mayor. Fully committed for trial.
In Marlborough Street a drunk constable C 104 faced a bar inquiry after Brown a private watchman testified to witnessing the officer strike a assaulted woman and Brown on Lancaster court. The inspector discounted the charge against the officer finding intoxication influenced action and the magistrate imposed a reduced fine or twenty one days for the misconduct. Snowball nuisance cases saw several youths charged for throwing snowballs in public streets with magistrates ordering bail for good behaviour.
Joseph Gee, a crockery dealer, faced trial for assaulting and causing the death of a man named Pedro in a Whitechapel lodging house on Christmas morning. The incident began when Gee allegedly turned Pedro’s bed and threw him to the floor, stamping on him before placing him back on the bed in an insensible state. Witnesses included a deaf mute, who could write his testimony. A constable was summoned after Pedro remained insensible for hours.
Julia Sullivan, a well dressed but destitute young woman, was brought before Magistrate Mr Gregorie at Queen-Square after being found nearly frozen at Lewisham Street. She claimed no kin and said she had been admitted to St Margaret's workhouse Thursday and expelled Friday. The magistrate ordered relief from the poor box and instructed an officer to arrange care with parish authorities.
Report of a riot in Whitecross Street where Sedgwicke Roe Hee Park Alcock Burton and Murphy were charged with assaulting a police officer and others with inciting breach of peace. The incident began when the cart horse collapsed injuring a child and the constables faced a stones and missiles assault as police attempted to restrain the mob. Numerous witnesses including Mr Turner and Paine described the chaotic scene and the police eventually detained the suspects.
In St Pancras and Regent's Park districts a disorder followed seizures for church rates by a broker and others. Witnesses described crowds, disturbances, and property distraction, with defendants ordered to bail. The proceedings continued with testimony about carts, weighing machines, and the legality of distraint actions amid parish disputes.
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