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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 12, 1834
Page
3
MPs discuss a motion to inquire into medical licensing laws, a Stafford borough bribery case, and measures to render justice faster before magistrates. They consider disfranchising Stafford for widespread corruption, and propose lists of divisions for public accountability while weighing expert evidence and constitutional safeguards.
Members argued for an authentic public record of divisions to inform constituents. Ward pressed for a method to publish accurate vote lists with Speaker attribution, endorsing publicity as essential to accountability and the constitutional basis of representation. Lords Althorp Hume and others weighed feasibility and urged careful pursuit through a select committee.
In a heated session, opposition urged publication of division names on all public questions. A plan to add clerks was proposed as a fallback to ensure accuracy. The Factories Regulation Act Amendment Bill passed committee, Turnpike Roads Bill advanced with notes on debt, and two disfranchisement bills for Carrickfergus and Stafford were set for further readings.
In the Court of Chancery an appeal from the Master of the Rolls tests the validity of a deed by which Alderman Atkins seeks to claim 9001 Four Percent Stock belonging to the late Admiral Hunter. Sir E Sugden opened the case and part of the evidence was read, but the defence will be public with the accusation, so the plaintiff’s statement awaits the defendant’s answer.
In King s Bench court Eagle seeks damages for libel by Frost Sir James Scarlett and others. The plaintiff a barrister from Burs St Edmunds faced two libels published after a borough election alleging malice and unfitness. The jury awarded twenty shillings after considering whether the later piece qualified as an election squib.
Court of Common Pleas heard Lady Kirkwall sue surgeon defendant over a confidential letter about her health written by Lord Orkney. Defense argued privilege due to medical relation and lack of malice. plaintiff contends motive toward her reputation. Proceedings featured testimonies from Lord Orkney and others about conduct and health.
The Lord Chief Justice ruled the letter forming the alleged libel a privileged communication unless the writer’s bona fides was impugned. With no proof of bias by the plaintiff, the burden of proof lay on him and the action was dismissed. The judge nonsuited the plaintiff.
In the Exchequer at Fes the case Upston v Ritchie concerns a 301 60 bill of exchange alleged forged. Evidence showed handwriting disputes and alleged perjury with witnesses for both sides. the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for the bill's amount after a close deliberation.
Thomas Smith convicted of stealing two pewter pots and a drinking glass from Mr. White a licensed victualler and sentenced to one calendar month in the House of Correction Jane Davis found guilty of stealing a half pint Rechet Spirit measure from Mr. Welah and sentenced to six weeks hard labour in the House of Correction
General Session of Over and Ter miner and Gaol Delivery convened at Justice Hall Old Bailey before Sir J Nicholl and Justices Gaselee Littledale. Grand jury heard cases of grave offences on the high seas with possible manslaughter verdicts. Five bills reduced to two after deliberation. Thomas Keswick indicted for manslaughter.
The court, lacking witnesses for John Light and Edward Barker cases, postponed the former and for Barker’s case the recognizances were estreated. No cases stood for trial this session as the petit jury was not sworn and the grand jury discharged.
The Corporation Commission heard evidence on the alleged exclusive privilege of London ticket-porters to load and unload wagons. Witnesses described porters’ duties, disputes over pay, and comparisons with innkeepers' labor. The inquiry aimed to elicit facts on porterage rights and practical market impacts in 1834.
In Cork Herald details of a court at King's Bench describe an unclear verdict regarding a ship Wellington and the voyage, noting a deceased life and an amount for damages. The fragment mentions testimonies about drinking and a failed attempt to prove misconduct, with references to sea sufferings and a verdict forthcoming.
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