13 Jul 1837
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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 13, 1837
Page
1
Savement Apparatus claims to inject medicine in a steady current without basins or perishables, expanding air as it aids digestion and bone conditions. Invented for homes, it targets those needing nutrient medicines and indigestion relief. Orders to Scott and Co. 369 Strand near Exeter Hall.
A garbled auction room catalog lists various properties in Hampshire, London, Islington, Southwark and nearby areas. It includes freehold cottages, leasehold houses, grounds and gardens, outbuildings, a public house, canal shares, and several listed addresses with rents or ground rents and terms ranging from 6 to 62 years, from 16 to 701.
Appeal over residuary bequest and trustee duties delays judgment in Scotland cases. Questions include certainty of the residuary gift and whether failure of trustees requires replacement or court intervention. Also reports on thefts and improprieties aboard ships Symmetry Ulysses and related customs cases with remands and bail disputes.
The suit concerns administration of Isaac Cookson estate tied to a Newcastle glass bottle partnership with his son. The court held the freehold estate should not be converted into personal estate, finding no articles of partnership creating conversion. The estate remains a freehold.
In Morcan v Boys a suit over the validity of Joho Boys of Gower Street North Middlesea will, dated June 27 1535 London, is argued amid charges of insanity by The will favors Eliza Morgan Castello who cared for him. The court hears testimony on the deceased’s mental state and prior generosity to relatives.
Hertford assizes opened by Lords and Litledale with few causes of interest and a light gaol calendar. Northampton assizes show five open cases and thirteen trivial felonies. Joseph Briggs found insane for stabbing his brother. All business expected to be wrapped by tomorrow.
A poor woman from Fancourt Bishopsgate sought the Lord Mayor to recover her parrot Polly nicknamed Charlotte. After witnesses described the bird’s voice and antics at a Tower Hill house, the lord mayor ordered the parrot returned to the owner, noting the owner’s distress and Polly’s evident attachment.
Thomas Jones faced charges for extreme assaults on his wife Mary Jones and threats to kill during an argument over money and rent. She testified of a long abusive marriage with eleven children, noting his prior military service and drunken episodes. A police witness described Jones fleeing with a son, then kicking a constable. he was fined 40 shillings for each assault and sentenced to two months in the House of Correction.
In Bloomsbury James Hally Carpenter charged lodger William Jones with assault after a dispute over money. Jones allegedly seized a poker and beat him until infixible. Jones claimed he was a surgeon living in lodgings and denied using the poker. Magistrates ordered bail. A separate case saw Thomas Sparks, fourteen, charged with violently assaulting William Austin, fifteen, injuring his head. Austin said he struck first and Sparks was discharged after the judge’s remark about self defense.
James Norris, a marine, was charged after drawing a bayonet in intoxication to threaten several people at Queen-Square public bar. Constable Tarlton noted Norris flourished the bayonet while trying to corral the mob. Norris claims the sheath slipped and he surrendered the weapon. Bail was set despite the danger shown.
Elizabeth Hester a young worker at Pewstress paper factory faces final examination for concealing the birth and suspected murder of her illegitimate child. She admitted to a fellow worker of delivering a still born male child at her father's house and led police to the body later found in the room where she slept. The surgeon found no marks of violence and could not determine live birth. Magistrate commits her for misdemeanor in concealing birth.
Two Custom House officers William Girdlestone and John Harker face charges of robbery and complicity in stealing from the ship Symmetry bound for Leghorn. Evidence shows Girdlestone slept aboard while Harker operated on the Ulysses, with missing brandy and surplus stores prompting investigators to inspect the Symmetry’s storeroom.
The Lord Chancellor and commissioners gave Royal Assent to many bills including Exchequer, Excise, Post Office acts, and railway measures. Petitions favored the Ten Hours Factory Bill and Lord's Day observance. several private and estate bills advanced. The Central Criminal Court Bill aimed to align practices nationwide. proceedings adjourned after committee reports.
The Spraxer chairs at three. Reports on Bevan's Estate Bill and several others are read third time. Petitions from Bir ingham and Rochfield urge universal suffrage and church rate abolition amid Reform Bill discontent. Messages to the Queen Dowager convey condolence. Fourdrinier patent matter referenced with previous committee report and Speaker's stance.
The report on Fourdrinier’s Patent is discussed alongside debates on the Law of Coverture and Lords Justices Bill. Parliament considers whether foreign throne acceptance should bar succession and reviews Poor Laws inquiries, with committee reports and amendments on various bills and motions throughout the session.
The King of the French has sent the decoration of Commander of the Legion of Honour to Baron de Humboldt and to Prince Puckler Muska. A savage’s sagacity story details how a North American Indian tracked a venison thief by minute natural clues. The Lyall/Horsley Palmer political maneuvering is described along with Paisley trade troubles and the Surrey Zoological Garden fire.
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