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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 20, 1833
Page
3
A letter laments the abuse of debtor laws as distressing cases multiply in Parliament. It urges immediate passage of the Imprisonment for Debt Bill, calls out cruelty by a tradesman bailor, notes ruin to a debtor’s family, and pleads action by Mr. O Connely to hasten reform before session end.
The city reports a buoyant money market with renewed optimism from the Lords debate. Portuguese Scrip and Don Pedro news lift spirits as Consols open at 90s and 900s on the day, while French and Spanish funds edge higher and Irish Church Bill matter fades.
The Beaumont 18s and Chester Main 8s along with Hollywell 14s and Townley 135s 6d are listed as coal prices per ton at market close. Wall's End Adelaide 14s 9d and Beaton 15s 6d appear among few quotations due to no arrivals since the 15th.
Market outlook mixed after last night's House debate with prices steady for wool and refined goods. Wool sales show firm interest with private contact at small advances. Jamaica, Demerara, and East India grades vary, and East India demand remains brisk for inferior sorts while better sorts hold.
The page records limited business across descriptions with prices unchanged. Jamaica is bought at full prices while ordinary darts and tea notes show small movements. Woods imports remain limited as prices drift lower and overall trade stays dull.
Shipping notes list arrivals at multiple ports with vessels and routes including General Williams from New Orleans Pronontes from Charleston Esther from Montreal St Cloud from New Orleans Virginia from Virginia Aporne from Oporto Hive from Jamaica Lady Frances from Newfoundland Eclipse from London Bakaly from St John s New Brunswick Curtis from Matanza Dowty from Quebec Edeo from St Andrew s Newfoundland Pandora from Liverpool bound to Newfoundland Rugby from Don Warerronp Sultan from Dublin Dartmouth Jane Cath from Jamaica and Bremen packet from Ballymore
A large Exeter Hall gathering of humanity advocates debated the government’s emancipation bill with twelve year apprenticeship and compensation provisions. Lords and MPs including Lord Suffield and Mr Buxton attacked the plan as perpetuating slavery, urging full abolition and removal of harsh conditions. The debate drew leaders like Mr O'Connell and Mr Plumptre, with further remarks by Liggins and Stevens, sections of the discussion postponed for space.
Paris reports a wage conflict in Lyons where 35,000 workers are unemployed after master manufacturers refused pay increases. The unrest is tied to lingering 1831 wounds, political rancor, and suspected Lyons conspiracies abroad. Authorities note two secret conspiracies, one against employers and one Republican, with Chovane outrages listed in today’s papers.
A letter to the editor recounts the joint vestries of St. Margaret and St. John the Evangelist Westminster debating the misappropriation of 2002 by the former parish master. It alleges improper payments, unauthorised withdrawals, and a tribunal decision favoring the treasurer, urging parishioners to question justice and demanding accountability amid looming police-rate pressures.
A poor man seeks parish relief from the St George’s Bloomsbury overseer but is refused. He is taken into custody after begging for aid, while a passerby offers minimal help amid anger at officials. Another applicant is rejected as hunger drives one man to damage parish property. The piece attacks the harsh handling of claimants and waste of public funds.
Letters from Gibraltar dated to the 2d of July describe a Don Pedro steamer arriving with orders and funds to buy coal stores, affecting traffic due to Portuguese port quarantine. The piece also notes political moves in Horsham, royal plans at Windsor, a U. S. incident in England, a Dutch Hamburg packet arrival, Polish refugee letters to refugee Dunia for British public aid, a Bank of England quarterly court, an accident at Vauxhall Gardens involving Patti gan the rope dancer, and a critical, dense Brown lecture excerpt on scholastic disputes and a stalled Old Bailey retrial commission.
Vice-Chancellor Runton C Fitzherbert gave a detailed judgment on a West India property settlement dispute. The petition sought a specific sum from the Three per Cents mortgage of 2909 pounds 19 shillings 4 pence, which His Honour could not accept. Further reasoning noted no face of the master’s report justifying the chosen sum.
In insolvent debtors court Commissioner Law discharged John Avery an eating-house keeper after ruling Dodson the brush-maker did not fair in the handling of a Swan street house. Avery paid 501 and left three months in possession before surrendering Sun Street home amid his wife’s misconduct. Woodroffe led the case. William Young the livery-stable keeper had a petition heard in an adjourned session, with a lengthy examination ongoing when the report ended.
A plain young woman named Caroline Byrne was brought before Mr. Gregorie for refusing to pay cab fares in London. She says she is due to marry Jeremiah Moore by licence tomorrow, claims to be a month pregnant by a man named Benjamin, and awaits his appearance as police investigate her identity.
A reader thanks the paper for past insertion and asks correction of a misquote about “My box and person were searched” versus “My box and person’s were searched.” The letter, dated July 18, 153%, signs SARAH PROCTOR, noting embassies dispatches from Austrian Prussian French and Russian missions.
The Housekeeper by Jerrold staged with noted success praised for its original invention and strong character work led by Felicia and Maynard. Performances by Brindal Webster Buckstone and others drew hearty applause, though some criticism on Felicia’s style and plot construction. The piece, with My Wife's Mother, is urged for an extended run at the venue.
The inquest into waterman John Peacock Wood who died after injuries in police custody resumed at the Wheatsheaf in Shadwell. The coroner and jury clashed over conduct as testimony pointed to police exoneration. further examination of one remaining witness is set for Monday while questions about police treatment remained central.
A late 18th or early 19th century political appeal urges citizens to register and pay taxes by April 5 to qualify for the next election. The piece laments widespread indifference, warns against public apathy, and calls for immediate action to participate in civic duties before the deadline. It emphasizes national service and timely registration.
The Jamaica Courant notes debate over a mission of the peace and officials including Mr William and Mr Speed, tied to the administration of law and punishment. It mentions Lisbon and Algarve as references to distant conflicts and describes arrivals forming a context of formidable warfare.
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