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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 18, 1834
Page
13
The report states pensions were fixed at 75 0001 per annum with other sources covering the balance. It promises future reduction of the civil list to not exceed 75 000 per year. It declares that responsible advisers must recommend no appointments to the list unless claims are substantial.
The report analyzes the price gaps of wheaten flour and bread between Paris, London, and other French cities. It notes higher French wheat prices but rising real wages in France, arguing wages are higher than in the United Kingdom while food costs stay lower. The Times commentary contrasts cost of bread, flour, and meat, with specific regional prices and exchange values, highlighting economic implications for labor and living costs.
The Royal Humane Society of Musicians reports Sir George Smart outlines a grand Westminster Abbey festival to honor Handel’s memory and mark advances since 1784. Four daytime concerts planned for late June and early July with committees from Royal Society of Musicians New Musical Fund Society and Choral Food Society coordinating with continental choirs.
A London meeting of merchants and ship owners endorsed a government report on Britain China trade. The East India Company will offer advances for cargoes to China and India up to 1.2 million pounds, with future increases likely. Tea prices for 1835 capped at 16,000,000 pounds unless market value rises. No changes to tea duties after April 22. Ministers may seek to withdraw duties on Canton trade if the East India Company covers one third of costs at the Canton establishment.
The House of Commons debates naval finances focusing on consul payments, cabinet salaries, and reductions. Sir J. Graham defends pay cuts, naval half-pay, and personnel numbers while critics urge scrutiny of excesses, police, stores, and superannuation. The session covers naval establishments abroad, home costs, and post office questions.
Members discuss a proposed reform to the Post Office system with notes on pensions and cost comparisons. Mr. V Smith emphasizes papers showing changes by the Commissioner of Revenue Inquiry and the need for full documents before judgment. The house adjourns for lack of complete evidence.
Law intelligence reports Lordship’s ruling in Ex-Parte Bardwell. The court held that a petitioner committed for contempt after being questioned by one judge and later by three judges without additional inquiries, and discharged him with costs payable from the estate.
In the vice chancellor's court a letter dated Feb 15 from Dennia claims irregularities in court fees and decisions, while Shaftesbury v Marlborough seeks return or value of gold plate. The day includes petitions and discussion of an intermediate hearing date before a March seal.
Reports from Castlebar and surrounding towns describe repeal sentiment growing with large meetings led by clergy and local leaders. Include Browne’s Galway requisition and escalating public displays amid tithe resistance, male arson fears, and police confrontations in Dowenac and surrounding districts.
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