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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 21, 1834
Page
9
Debates rage over Ireland’s tithe system as ministers unveil a coercive reform. Speakers attack the land tax linked to tithe collection, warn of rent rises and continued agitation, and demand humane relief for the Irish people while protecting church provisions.
Members clash over the Catholic and Protestant control of tithes in Ireland. Cobbett urges a tranquilizing purchase of tithes by England, while O Connell and allies push for land transfer and reduced church power. Russell condemns confiscation and urges protection of property rights amid calls for reform.
Debates on tithes in Ireland, with speakers condemning tithe collection as unjust, proposing two thirds reduction, and warning of landlord tenant conflict. Amendments aim to protect tenants, with law of distress for rent discussed including costs and security for cattle. Canada postage bill and tonnage regulation measures also noted as parliamentary business, along with clerks of the peace fees and miscellaneous orders.
Count Matuszevic departs Curzon Street to join the Earl of Wilton and notable sporting friends at Melton after a short stay in the metropolis. Prince Talleyrand and the Duchess de Dino arrived at the embassy from Woburn. Earl Grey and Lady Georgiana returned home. Lord Holland was absent from the Duke of Richmond's dinner amid health concerns. Princess Augusta, with Lady Mary Taylor, reached St James's Palace from Brighton. Paris reports note a Corsican agent selecting granite for the Place Vendome column and Carrara marble for the Quay d Orsay edifice. Demolition proceeds on Hotels de Crussel and d Eboeuf as the surrounding areas are cleared this year.
The notice served on Barrett, owner of the Pilot, reports his imprisonment in Kilmainham Gaol for publishing a letter by O Connell. It cites the Stamp Office action under 55 George II, prohibiting stamped paper for printing newspapers. The 1815 Act clause bars delivery of stamped materials to outlawed printers and those judged to print treasonous or seditious libel.
The Limerick Chronicle reports no change in Dublin garrison until September. Royal Marines at Cork to be withdrawn. Detachment from Spike Island to London included Captain Burton and 112 ranks. Jupiter troop ship sailed for Cork to board the 70th for Gibraltar and return with the 51st from Corfu. Depot companies of the 51st to arrive at Cork. 48th to England. Transfers and appointments among 92d Highlanders and adjutancy details. Discussions on 15th Hussars command and Lord Brudenell compensation. Regiments bound for Canada. Lord Brudenell moved to Cork after arriving in Dublin.
The Maidstone market today saw brisk trade at advanced prices. Rent bags priced at 51 10s to 61, choler at 71, packets strong at 7/5s. Sussex packets 8 18s. Corn supply was good and trade fair. White Wheat 64, Red 525, Barley 263, Oats 18s to 22s, Bean 288, Peas 348, Hay Clover and Sanfonn steady, Oilcake unchanged.
The Totness poll closed at one o'clock Monday. Following nomination the election passed without further sign of the earlier spirit. The figures show Lord Seymour 153 and Mr. Mayne 73, with Wemteeene as a noted name among the totals.
A parish meeting at St. Clement Danes urged immediate repeal of the window and inhabited house taxes. Resolution praised the Chancellor’s partial repeal, condemned the taxes as harmful, and criticized government spending totaling 50 million. The gathering also lamented absent metropolitan members during a pensions vote.
The Poor Law Commission reports recommendations to Parliament including a universal workhouse regime, a central board with parish incorporation powers, appointment and dismissal controls for parochial offices, child settlement rules, abolition of bastardy laws, and adjustments to illegitimacy and maternal support obligations. The proposals also seek repeal of prior statutes restricting unmarried pregnant women and penalties related to confinement.
The Sheriff captured twelve Calico Printers Union members alleged to be accessories to recent printing works outrages. They were taken to Glasgow gaol by a strong Hussar escort with hopes of swift justice. A separate case from Darwen reports a suspected murder of Alice Riley and infant, with husband Richard Riley later charged after an inquest found willful murder amid cruelty and suspicious wet clothing evidence.
The True Sun Morning Review applauds the Ladies Penny Gazette as a lively, inexpensive weekly offering prose and verse, fashions and music. It highlights contributors from both sexes, themes of love, country life, and domestic affections, and notes a forthcoming visit to a country town by Reuben Ramble ending next issue.
At a Monday vestry meeting Portsea Parish elected Mr. Moorman vestry clerk and Mr. Bannister master of the poor house after a heated contest. Mr. Sweet and others faced strong opposition amid aristocratic party tensions and crowd reactions as the vote proceeded to a Tuesday tally. The chair faced boos when declining to consider annual clerk elections.
Their Majesties in excellent health and royal suite depart for St James's Palace at noon. Princess Saguste and household also leave for London. The King enjoyed a carriage airing with Mademoiselle d Este, then returned to the Palace. The Queen and Lady Clinton attended prayers, with many nobles visiting and leaving cards as the season closes.
The King received the Earl of Albemarle yesterday while Count Ludolf the Neapolitan minister transacted business at the Foreign Office. The Duke of Richmond visited Earl Grey yesterday and Mr. Burge met Viscount Althorp at the Treasury. Dispatches left for the Governor of Jamaica and the Leeward Islands mail was detained as new Exchequer arrangements near completion.
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