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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 21, 1834
Page
5
Debates rage over Irish tithes with Cobbett and O Connell among speakers. Proposals urge reducing or reappropriating tithes, curbing landlord burdens, and tranquilizing Ireland through land and church reforms while addressing Catholic rights and public finance.
In a second trial at Guildhall the Lord Chief Justice contemplates affirming the lower court ruling in a case where Sir James Wylie sues Benjamin Pend for 100,000 rubles. Wylie, once physician to the Emperor of Russia, alleged Pend failed to secure payment of four bills and invest the funds, with issues over principal agent relations and bank instructions. The jury returned a verdict for Pend.
William Camplin a vendor of dog meat was indicted for assaulting Patrick Donahone a policeman in Camden town on January 8. The trial before Benjamin Roteh Esq lasted most of the day with lively testimony and jeers. The jury acquitted Camplin after two hours deliberation.
At Old Bailey new court Serjeant Arabia presided as Ann Davis and Powell were tried for extensive robbery from Mr. Dalton of Kensingtons Holland Arms. Davis found guilty of thefts including sheets shirts and table linen. Powell convicted of receiving stolen goods. Davis also charged with stealing linen and table cloths from W H Lee. Verdict Guilty. Judge signaled fourteen year transport for Davis on later charge with ends of justice served.
In Cheapside John Bennett faced Sir John Key after an impudent theft by grabbing a parcel from Legitter’s cart while it stood briefly at a doorway. The driver surprised him. Bennett denied the charge and was committed for trial. Union Hall reports two men Cummins and Churchall charged on suspicion after highway robbery attempts near Reigate and Croydon against Mr Mason and Mr Sharp. Witnesses recounted two incidents in which masked assailants, with pistols, demanded money and fired. one attacker was shot at, another fled. Both suspects, described as notoriously bad characters, were taken into custody. A pistol and a disguise card were found on one. After prolonged examination, the prisoners were remoulded to allow further witness testimony for the prosecution.
A seizure was made on Wednesday for King's taxes on the goods of Mr. Beresford in Fitzroy square with a police escort and hostile crowd. Similar action occurred at Cleveland street and later at Clancery lane, Long Acre, and Norfolk Street amid refusals to admit goods. Two quarters' house and window taxes were levied on Mr Wright in Rathbone Place. Sheffield cutlers plan a petition to Parliament to repeal bread tax, joined by Derby residents seeking repeal of the corn law due to cost of life essentials.
Ireland reports the seizure of the Pilot newspaper proprietor Mr Barrett then jailed in Kilmainham Gaol for publishing Mr O Connell's letter. Stamps officials forbid supplying stamped paper for printing any newspaper and declare Barrett outlawed under a 1813 act, with authorities citing a seditious libel verdict.
The Limerick Chronicle reports planned garrison changes in Dublin delayed until September and forthcoming withdrawal of Royal Marines from Cork. It notes movements of 70th Regiment to Gibraltar aboard Jupiter and transfers involving the 51st 58th and 92d Highlanders, with postings and appointments in Dublin Cork and Quebec and notice of Lord Brudenell’s arrival and compensation claim processing.
The hop trade in our market today was brisk at advanced prices with rents 5 11s to 6 1s, 7 1s pockets, Sussex pockets 8 18 3. There was a good supply of corn and the trade was fair. White Wheat 4 14s, Red 5 2s, Burley 2 6 3, Qats 18 3 to 22s, Beans 2 8 5, Peas 3 4 8, Hay and forage similar to last, Oilcake also listed.
Poll closed at one o clock on Monday after the nomination. The election passed off without further display of the earlier spirit. Vote counts show Lord Seymour and Mr Mayne with five as the tally.
Parish of St Clement Danes met in the vestry to petition the House of Commons for immediate repeal of the assessed taxes on windows and inhabited houses. Resolutions condemned window tax as pernicious and called for broader tax reductions, citing 500000 pounds as the proposed saving and criticizing ministers for insincerity. The gathering also lamented missing metropolitan MPs at a pensions division.
The Poor Law Commission outlines remedial measures for Parliament including uniform workhouse regulation, a central board with parish incorporation powers, and duties on parents for illegitimate children. It also seeks changes to settlements, bastardy law, and penalties for misapply of Parochial authority.
The Society of Householders of Saint Giles-in-Tule-Fields met at the Mitre Tavern in Saint Martin's Lane with Mr. Roberts in the chair. They discussed vestry succession from 1180, noting first churchwardens chosen 1525 for four years and three quarters, and argued that changes in tenure violated prescriptive rights. Resolutions against the police were then passed.
A February meeting in Manchester convened by the Church party aimed to push Sabbath law strictness. Opponents circulated a counter bill and disrupted the proceedings. After multiple speakers urged existing laws and better conditions for the poor, the resolution passed, and a censure was levied against Mr. Braidley. A subscription funded ad costs in local papers, and the assembly dispersed.
Commissioners at Guildhall resume witness testimony on municipal reform. A letter from W L Newman warns against ex parte statements in Scales v Key. Gresham College estates and the Navigation Committee receive attention, while a note corrects a Times coal duty error. Additional local commentary critiques church and state, urging public reform.
The True Sun Daily Review lauds the Ladies Penny Gazette as a affordable weekly delight. It praises its prose and verse contributions, fashion woodcuts, and varied topics from love to domestic life and town news. Creators include shared editors and a friendly circle, presenting a humanizing moral tone. It notes a forthcoming conclusion of a pottery sketch in the issue.
A Portsea vestry meeting to fill seatate and master of the poor house roles ended in a contest between pro and anti aristocratic factions. Mr. Sweet won vestry clerk amid cheers. Mr. Bannister became master of the poor-house while Mr. Moorman secured vestry clerk, provoking crowd unrest and calls to annual elections.
Royal party departs Brighton after prayers and farewell dine nite. Queen and Princess Augusta travel to St James's. Lady Clinton and Lady Augusta Seymour accompany the queen. Attendants, nobles, and gentry bid farewell as the royal suite heads to London.
The King held audiences with the Earl of Alble yeute and Count Tudolt, while the Duke of Richmond visited Earl Grey Nie. Viscount Althorp met at the Treasury as Jamaica affairs were discussed. Colonial office messages note Jamaica governor detentions in Leeward Islands and ship operations described.
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