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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 26, 1834
Page
12
The True Sun released two daily editions yesterday. The morning issue at 4 15 included the Morning Sitting of the House of Commons and ran four and a quarter columns. A second edition at 7 00 provided proceedings in both Houses up to a quarter before seven.
The True Sun vs the Pilot libel dispute is aired in the House of Commons. Mr Stanley admits he believed the True Sun first appeared here, while the government justifies not prosecuting the True Sun as its circulation was negligible and its mischief limited. The piece attacks government hypocrisy and questions the prosecutorial choice amid sensational rhetoric.
A diffuse critique targets the Whigs and their Attorney General over the True Sun case. It mocks Mr Stay Ley as the chosen expounder of their defense and laments delays and inconsistencies in prosecution. The piece analyzes Pryme's land allotment motion and the poor laws, contrasting Times editorials with Whig plans and warning against inflexible relief policies.
The piece argues that under the poor laws England holds vast uncultivated lands and a large unemployed workforce. It contends capital seeks relative returns, not direct land profits, while the unemployed depend on direct sustenance. Advocates using the poor-rate to fund land use and public works, abolishing settlement barriers, and ensuring equivalents from able bodied applicants for relief.
Reports describe rising street confrontations in Lyons and Paris as workmen resist hunger and authorities enforce a ban on Journal sellers. Troops and police occupy major arteries while crowds clash with mounted units, yet the crowd remains defiant and the press continues to operate from improvised hubs.
The Master-General transfers ordnance stores from Carrickfergus to Charlemonte Fort, with Enniskillen as the remaining northern depots. Also reports on a Commons interview led by Lord Althorp about repeal motions and government revenue concerns, plus a fatal fall attributed to temporary insanity at St Thomas's Hospital involving Mrs Dickenson, 32, of Blackfriars Road.
Paris correspondent reports in Lyons and St Etienne amid a growing industrial protest. Three thousand workers bury a syndic, then clash. gendarmerie forms to watch workshops as labor distress and commodity prices drive unrest. Spain news muted. amnesty hopes questioned. English dispatches revived. French losses noted in recent travels.
Falmouth dispatch says His Majesty's packet Pigeon under Lieut Binney arrived from Tampico via Vera Cruz Havannah with 460000 dollars on freight and no major political news. The brig Apollo was sighted Feb 21 near Waterford to Norfolk. Lady Pelham had sailed earlier with 1,000,000 dollars for England. Pigeon expected to depart Tampico with specie.
Law intelligence notes a trial for a libel damages case between Providence and Hope Insurance Offices. Providence’ s manager Beaumont published a critical letter in Morning Chronicle accusing Hope of deceptive policies and suborned evidence. He apologizes. jury awards one shilling damages to Providence.
In Queens Square this morning Janes Roberts, a crippled vagrant, was charged with begging in the public streets after police constable Copney arrested him in Kennington. He claimed Edinburgh origins but recent residence in St Giles's and was committed to the House of Correction for fourteen days. Smashers James Mackey and James Ridley faced theft and counterfeiting accusations after bad coins were used at local shops. remand ordered pending Mint solicitor's attendance.
Markets show firmer prices with light imports and cautious demand across commodities. Birds, rice, and rum hold steady while imports of damaged goods sell at subdued levels. seizures by Davis and officers target debtors Balekitron and Lovick, with auctions aiding deficit recovery.
Courier de Lyons reports last nights calm after two days of clashes in Place des Terreaux. Detachments guard Hotel de Ville while 35 arrests are noted. Telegraphs from Lyons and St Etienne describe peace, with workers resuming toil. republican agitators retreat as foremen resist political interference.
Died on the 19th at Nides Terrace Susanosh relict of the late Beeleign LL.D. Vicar of Aylesford and Lamber. On the 21st at No 2 Park Road Regent's Park aged 27 Mary Avs daughter of the late John Daniel Hose Bay Old Broad-street. On the 8th inst John Beiders Esq of Parley Hall Berks. On the 23d inst Mrs Jane Barton widow of the Im Rene Esq of Newington Keening aged. Titus West Esq of Castle-court Lawrence lene. On the 1st inst at Butham-hill Richard Wells ny BBE. On the 3d inst at Avelsy-hadl in Essex Joseph Joyner Esq. On the 22d Emily only daughter of Henry Wright Esq of Betchworth. Drowned on the 17th inst crossing Mill-creek near Cincinnati United States Arenty son of Joseph Fletcher Req of Liverpool aged 26.
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