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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 25, 1833
Page
7
A long critique of parliamentary terms argues three or five year cycles fail to secure Whig supremacy and mocks five year plans. It condemns Lord Warwick’s bribery in Warwick election and urges impeachment. The piece recounts Jersey Army abuse, calling for reform, inquiry, and removal of the Lieutenant Governor for harsh punishments.
Parliament backed the Dramatic Performances Bill with third reading and Royal assent for reforms in theatre regulation. Bulwer earned thanks for championing the measure amid opposition while Irish church provisions and taxation clauses faced amendments and scrutiny. Lords debated livings allocation, church funding, and new powers for the Lord Mayor to curb theatres in London.
A parliamentary committee debate on the Customs Duties Bill sparks merchant disapproval over proposed cuts to luxury goods while essential currants face high duties. The Times is noted as wary of stock market moves and West India interests. Admiralty communications are summarized from July 24.
Report from Rear Admiral Parker to Lloyds notes absence of lights at the Tagus entrance and coast for several nights without notification to authorities. Parker mentions potential risk to navigation and an anticipated retest against the measure, with no reply to Viscount Santarem. Market news follows with steady money rates and bond/stock movements.
The House of Commons opened to strangers as debate moved on the West India Bill. Mr Buxton pressed the colonies secretary on apprenticeship period, suggesting one year, while Dr Lushington urged immediate emancipation for slaves bought or brought to Britain. Lord Stowell’s judgments and Grenada case cited to argue against harsh colonial laws, with ministers and MPs weighing the period and safeguards for religion and aged or infirm enslaved people.
Market shows abundant supplies at Hungerford with strong hay and fish demand, salmon and prawn scarce but lamb and beef steady. Prices listed for hay, corn, coal, and various transportable goods. numerous ship arrivals noted with thirty seven vessels since last market day.
The market reports rising prices and lively demand for principal commodities. Tocuintat stocks at London and Bordeaux total 2,730 bags, down from 3,840 in 1832 and 4,900 in 1831, showing consumption exceeding production by about 1,000 bags annually. Prices have climbed to 78.6a. to by. per lb with stock at 2,750 bags.
Lloyds shipping news reports arrivals on July 24 from Barbadoes New Orleans Savannah Newfoundland Archangel Jamaica Jamaica Bathurst Miramichi and Dalhousie among others with vessels including Victoria Liberty Thomas King Clara Augusta Credo Endymion Fawn Janet Lion and more arriving at various ports.
The latest warm weather and rain have shaped hop trade with prices falling and dull borough activity, while North Clay and Hereford report strong hops and favorable yard conditions. Maidstone Gardens announce grand fele preparations with bands, a rope ascent feat at elevation, a new bears enclosure, and gymnastic stunts planned if weather stays fine.
In this session of the Court of Chancery, Edgar moved to discharge Vice-Chancellor orders for a receiver to collect rents for Colonel Calthorp's creditors and to restrain Walmsey and others from a claimed game right in Winsley forest. The Crown grant of free warren was questioned and the injunctions affirmed, with Lord Chancellor delaying final reply. A separate submission by Bruce disclosed an insurance error in Portmore's case, seeking delay in out of court payments until rectified, Lord Chancellor noting no power to relay such communication to the Accountant General.
The Middlesex adjourned sessions faced a high stakes dispute on whether the session was legally held after an alleged procedural blunder in turning bills. Counsel argued the court lacked proper magistrate presence, risking coram non judice and potentially voiding any conviction. The chairman and magistrates wrestled with legal forms and remedies, delaying decisions as they sought guidance from higher authorities.
The readable fragments describe entertaining notions about Black people in the period and reference spirits and crops. The garbled OCR hints at social attitudes of the era though details are unclear and portions are unreadable.
In Brussels, cholera deaths rise as dispatches detail military and naval activity. A Dutch Zeeuw ship prepares to sail while envoys and princes discuss measures. The day marks religious services for the king’s anniversary and unsettled foreign policy with Varied reports from Ey and Reichstadt.
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