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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 26, 1834
Page
7
Members clash over Barrett libel case with claims of jury packing and government bias. O Connell and Sheil condemn exclusion of Catholics and prosecution conduct, while Stanley defends actions. A committee is set to probe jury appointment as the house adjourns after votes and bills.
A foreman at Turner Esdale'seaw mills on the canal side near City 10 Salington slipped while setting men to work. His foot slid, he fell forward, and the watchman restrained him but he was fatally injured, dying soon after. He left a wife.
An alderman and tanner in Bedford faced a slander suit by a former clerk, who claimed the defendant alleged he robbed a shilling and broke into a desk. The jury awarded 1500 in damages amid party influence claims and evidence of cited justification.
In an 1833 London slander action Curtis v Curtis before Lord Tindal a jury found for the plaintiff damages 40s. The defendant autist of Soho denied authoring the letter alleging the plaintiff wrote it, while witnesses doubted handwriting. The judge instructed the jury on belief of handwriting and genuine belief as key to liability.
In a London Exchequer action, a ware houseman and partner sued over false imprisonment after being detained by a clerk of attorneys over a bill of 454 pounds. The jury found for the plaintiff with damages of 50 pounds. The defendant argued about costs and duty, while Lord Lyndhurst and a special jury presided.
Ann Brannon, 30, former servant to stock broker Mr Phil lips in Lothbury, was tried on a bill for concealing the birth of her female illegitimate child. After a lengthy trial the jury found her guilty and she received a sentence of six months in Newgate gaol.
Thomas Richardson a 17 year old youth was indicted for beating Mary Mullins near Sweeney Square. The jury returned not guilty. The chairman noted two letters from Lady Bolton about the girl’s mother being her nurse and the girl being civil. Mr Alley protested the letters as prejudicial to the defense. He was about to proceed when authorities interrupted.
The chairman halted a remark and ordered the next case as the exchange grew heated. Alley defended his behavior as proper and gentlemanly, insisting he would not be put down by anyone. In a following address Alley revisited the issue. Rotch claimed no intent to offend, and Alley declared himself satisfied.
Yesterday John Timson and John Gibson faced final examination on wilful poisoning charges for two carriage horses owned by Mr Spratling of Hammersmith but were discharged for lack of direct evidence of intent to destroy the horses. The docket also covers a signal defeat of common informers as Joseph O Brien the White Hart landlord faced two informations for keeping his house open during Sabbath services. witnesses testified liquor and tobacco were served but others contradicted, leading to instant dismissal of both charges. In Queen Square, Frederick Withers a footman in Sir Edward Kerrison s establishment was charged with assaulting Deputy Marshal Richard Gilbert after refusing to move a carriage. witnesses testified to the dispute and the defendant admitted the carriage was brought up but claimed he would obey orders soon. he was fined 3.
Yesterday the Commissioners met at the Guildhall at ten o'clock. Mr Mayne the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police gave evidence about the lack of communications between the metropolitan and the city police. After lengthy examination the court adjourned.
Private Thomas Magrath of the 60th Rifles is jailed three months with hard labour, private Samuel Walbrown of the 85th four months, and private Daniel Kelly of the 85th three months for breach of the Articles of War. Preparations proceed to fit a large cavalry riding-house at the garrison. Colonel Chatterton resumes the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards summit. Captain Wathen of the 15th Hussars gets leave to England. Surgeon Jeys of the same unit may go to the Continent. The 15th Hussars’ troop at the Dungarvan election returns to York Barracks. Two Royal Regiments move from Londonderry to Ennishowen to aid civil power. Lieut. Desbrisay of the Royal Artillery is stationed at Duncannon Fort. Army and Navy Pay Offices to be consolidated. Baron Smith receives an address from the law club complaining of depredation of legitimate authority. the baron’s reply is verbose and inconsequential.
Brewhouse Horselydown February 24 1834 letter to the editor argues against a journeymen coopers boycott of Courage and Donaldson porters. It praises the brewers as friend to the poor, cites generous wages and illness support, and denies union-related dismissals. A counter statement by coopers admits signing a document but claims it does not deny an actual discharge for union membership.
An inquest at the Crown public-house ruled the death of Hon. Caroline Barrington, aged six, accidental after the carriage door opened and she fell out near Cavendish Square during Queen's birthday illuminations. Witnesses described the door mechanism and the ensuing fatal head injury. Viscount Barrington and staff mourned as the verdict held no blame on any servant.
Shipping intelligence notes multiple vessels on shore or leaky near Newcastle Plymouth Liverpool York and Gibraltar with damage from rocks gales or running aground. The Unity Ida Floraville Agnes James Denniston Mary and others report grounding, leaks, or repairs while cargoes or crew are saved.
A majority vote backs a new model and name for the club with Mr. Thomas Campbell as president. A thirty member committee will choose former members as founders. others may face a ballot and entrance fee if elected to the new club seated in the current Literary Union premises.
A satirical mockery of libel law as applied to newsboys and publishers. The piece argues that strict liability would force newsmen to read every word in hundreds of papers for possible libel, delaying delivery and harming daily readership while exposing all intermediaries to damages.
The article notes the death on the 11th instant of the eldest surviving son of the senior security merchant, known to foreigners as young How-qua. It details the family’s losses, the father’s struggle under government and foreign tensions, and calls for him to retire from public life despite pressure and fear. It also mentions his wealth and a prior manipulation to place his late son's name in local government books.
The Gazette lists Major-General James Viney knighted at St James's Palace on February 21, with further royal appointments including Major General Kearney and Lt Gen Lloyd. Crown Office broadcasts MPs returned to Parliament for Dungarvon and Kendal, and Surrey Yeomanry promotions. A long column details insolvencies, bankruptcies, dividends, certificates, and dissolutions of partnerships across Britain with dates in March and April.
The Hanover question dominates discussion on customs frontiers and the new system at Vienna. Opposition centers on Hanover as Hamburgh’s isolation would shape its course. the matter hinges on whether Hanover remains aloof from the proposed framework.
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