21 Jan 1836
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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 21, 1836
Page
1
A newly published letter addresses the Right Honourable Viscount Melbourne and surveys the present condition of the Court of Chancery and appellate jurisdiction within the House of Lords. The pamphlet notes the price of 2 shillings and presents a reformist view of the legal system.
The Provident Life Office at Re gent street London outlines bonuses of 131 8s 261 122 01 10s and 401 percent over thirty years. It details allowances for military service, travel permissions to the Continent, insurability for unhealthy climates, and death and renewal rules. Police notice lists jewellery deposited for viewing at Mr Miller’s office and describes items tied to a 1835–1836 search, with a deadline for inspection and notes related to a 1834 robbery case.
An official Statement of the Produce of the Indirect Taxes in France for 1835 compares with 1834. It notes an increase of product in 1835 by 13,589 Soetr and, compared with 1833, a rise of 18,035,000 francs.
Readers discuss the Reform Act provisions on election booths. The Marylebone example shows high costs, with claims that expenses should not exceed 75 pounds per parish or district. Extracts from Sections 68 and 71 outline booth erection, division, and shared costs, urging legal clarification.
A large crowd gathered for the interment of Boyle in Rathmore parish with a second burial following. The Rev Fielding Ould, claiming prayers over the deceased, faced no resistance as a small police force of six, led by a magistrate, stood watch. The crowd dispersed calmly, the incident noted as a testament to orderly public temper.
A Maidstone Journal reprint argues for humane treatment of pauper lunatics in England and Ireland. It praises county asylums as safeguards against abuse, notes scrutiny by visitors and magistrates, and warns against parsimony that could erode support and worsen care.
A Gosport petition seeks royal approval for a town corporation with judicial powers and a potential first MP. A Royal Marine private Leigh, exhausted from overlong duties, was saved from corporal punishment after collapse near St George’s Church. Reports from Maidstone and Shandram note riots, police shootings, and growing public doubt toward Carlton-house Conservatives.
The Lambeth Reform Association praises Lord Melbourne for municipal reform and urges further liberal measures including Irish Church reform. Signed by Samuel Parwer, President, the address expresses support for a possible dissolution of Parliament and seeks ongoing loyalty to reformers.
The Mayor and Council of Canterbury present a loyal address to the Crown. They affirm faithful attachment to the royal person and family and confidence in Ministers, pledging prosperity for all burghers and praying for the monarchs long life and health, signed by George Name, Mayor.
The Mayors Aldermen and Councillors of Norwich and Coventry present formal pledges of loyalty to the king. They praise liberal measures under the Constitution and vow to support new Corporation Acts for public welfare and national unity.
The Ludlow borough, under the Reform Act, expresses humble gratitude to Majesty and ministers for wise rule. It pledges loyal, impartial governance and diligent service, asking God to spare the sovereign’s life for long health and prosperity of the realm.
From our own correspondent in Portsmouth a naval briefing notes the commissioning of His Majesty's ship Melville under Captain Peter Douglas for Sir Peter Halket. Melville repaired and to be undocked tomorrow. Speedy arrived from Sheerness under Lieut. Douglas. Gossamer tender to Britannia from Sheerness. Racer paid wages and to sail soon for West India station. Falmouth and Lively lighter sailed with stores for Woolwich and Plymouth respectively. Weather light wind from the west by southwest and hazy.
A reader titled A Constant Azapar argues that agriculturists complain of low prices while bread costs are higher in England than in France and Germany. He notes meat costs in England versus Hamburgh and suggests reform could lower provisions and taxes for workers.
An 1836 letter to the editor defends magistrates and laments mistreatment of the poor, urging a jury review of Mr Laing’s conduct. It cites Peel and Lowe Warncliffe, questions removals for election interference, and remarks on France’s wheat and barley prices. Contains references to O Connell, Burdett, and Westminster politics with editorial opinions.
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