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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 05, 1834
Page
8
King names Hon. Loy Ponsonby as Knight Grand Cross of the Bath and registers appointments for Master Extraordinary in Chancery. Also notes Crown-office notices of insolvencies bankruptcies and dividends, with numerous individuals and firms across England listed for March convocations and sales.
In a quarterly Cartwright Club gathering a resolution sided with reform of the Commons petition to Mr. Cobbett. A motion was carried to hold a special meeting on March 24 to petition Parliament for a repeal of the Legislative Union between Britain and Ireland.
A fragment outlines a satirical naming scheme for political groups. Landlords become not conservatives but escassaseresees. Conservatives become Self-servatives labeled Tories. Whigs are Time-servatives and Radicals are All-servatives, hinting at critique through playful labels.
A Monday gathering at the Music Hall, Newcastle, by the Northern Political Union and supporters, urged that Established Church revenues be redirected to national needs and that the church be funded by voluntary contributions like other sects. Speakers attacked the old establishment with references to Henry VIII and argued Parliament might reallocate tithes and mitres.
A Tait's Magazine excerpt criticizes English libel law, detailing how a newsreader, libel actions, and agents could force costly prosecutions across Britain. It cites Richmond the spy, government payoffs, and the risk to publishers, librarians, and booksellers, arguing for urgent reform.
In a Chancery session the Attorney General and the Haber dashes Company faced arguments over a challenged charitable gift tied to an arbitrary exaction. Judgment reserved as Vice Chancellor reviews whether the gift served charitable purposes and confirms or dismisses the original information. Other rulings include references to master inquiries on lot titles and infant responses to minority era bills, with various motions denied or reserved.
Police report detailing Daniel A. Mahon charged with cutting Sarah Howell and injuring her head in Palace street Pimlico. Victim, mother of two, hospitalized after the attack. Union Hall cases involve George Parther and Henry Miles fined for assault on landlord Whelan at the Griffin White-street, with bystander women and window damage. Hatton-Garden laborers Thomas Cole and James Griffiths convicted for brutal assault on a married man and wife, tied to Cubitt builders wage dispute. both fined 3 pounds and imprisoned if unpaid.
In Middlesex Sessions Mr Prendergast applied for a bench warrant to compel Ephraim Bond to renew recognizances of 1000 pounds for his appearance on a gambling matter. Counsel argued to reduce bail, but the court refused and granted a fresh recognizance warrant.
Captain Rolestone of the Anne Paley reports sailing from Lisbon on February 20th with mail for Falmouth. News arrives of a February 18th battle that favored Donna Maria. Major Hare, linked to Lord William Russell's Lisbon embassy, inherits 10 0001 a year from Sir Thomas Clarges. A clerical dispute at Marazion delays a child's funeral, and the interment occurs at a Pensans burial ground.
The court met after adjournment to decide on tea sale terms. Amid uproar the sale was deferred while authorities consider a resolution to add one million pounds of tea or cancel uncleared stock. A letter from Mr. Charles Hancock urged relief from the gripping measures and the court prepared to reconvene at twelve with traders to outline next steps before Directors arrive.
Yesterday morning under Red Lion square sheriff's officers and outriders seized goods from the broker Mr. Phillips at No 4 Great Chapel street and York Street Westminster. The van loaded feather bed looking glasses carpets and tables valued around 50 pounds amid no disturbance. Phillips a Westminster Association member for repeal had contested the house and window duties despite a previous collapse in York Street in October 1882.
Herald reports Attorney General faces criticism for challenging press freedoms while peers and chancery masters act with impunity. Meanwhile, in Shadwell a vicious assault on waterman Munns near New Crane-stairs left him near death before bail was granted for three suspects named Al Carthy, Ach, and Ayley as Thames Police pursue charges.
The Thames Tunnel Company held its annual meeting at the City of London Tavern with Hawes in the chair. Directors propose a Parliament petition to secure funding or Exchequer loan support to finish the tunnel. Brunell and Son report sound, dry works. earth mound removed. Duke of Wellington praised 1828. Receipts show admission money 9691 pounds 15s 8d, interest on Exchequer Bills 15000 pounds, property rent 283 pounds 3d, total income. Expenditures 744 pounds 8s 10d plus wages, salaries, taxes, and other costs. bank balance 532 pounds 7s 1d. Officers appointed. meeting adjourned.
In the Hatton Garden parish a vestry meeting, led by Mr Laing and trustees including Mr Weeding and Mr Girdlestone, adjourned upstairs where parishioners faced questions over misapplied church funds and a contested rate. Trustees argued the rate exceeded statutory needs while parishioners pressed for accountability and lawful use of borrowed sums.
The metropolis hosts three notable pictures now open at the Egyptian Hell in Piccadilly. Raphael's Holy Family captivates with luminous eyes and refined infant form valued at 15,000. Correggio’s Hope feeds Love displays masterful foreshortening and life like colouring valued at 12,000. Claude’s Sun-rises remains well preserved in cabinet size and valued at 5001.
Roger R Carpenter of Mt Street displays a grand achromatic microscope and its incredible magnification from 70 000 to 525 000 times. The exhibit promises new insights into insect history and natural science for scholars and curious observers alike.
In 209 Regent Street a first order laboratory showcases beautiful chemical experiments. Gaily presented, the displays demonstrate skill and completeness in manipulation while explanations are given clearly by the presenter, making the science accessible and convincing.
The Exeter Clock is praised as superior to the Strasburgh clock, boasting thirteen distinct movements. Jacob Lovelace, born in Exeter on March 15, 1658, spent 34 years constructing it and died poor in Exeter on April 1, 1716, aged 60. It rests within an elegant cabinet ten feet high and five feet wide, adorned with oriental figures and fine exscataih paintings.
This item notes Signor Hertalette’s extraordinary training of fleas to perform feats such as firing cannons drawing carriages and dancing. It claims trained fleas can live up to two years with proper care and mentions a bazaar opened in Day and Martin’s splendid building, Holborn, inviting visits.
Their Majesties and suite rode out to inspect improvements in the Orent, visiting nearby estates and officers. Lord Adolphus Fireclarence and other dignitaries joined in a royal dinner, with Colonel Ligon and Wedderburne present. The narrative records arrivals, dining, and planned events at the castle across the day and upcoming days.
The Court of Aldermen at Guildhall reviewed petitions to Parliament for a bill regulating ward constable elections and duties within the city liberties. The Bishop of Chester and Rev H Chi proposed Church oversight and reforms for the old court, with talks on improving Pine Old Court and enhancing police communications as urged by the Police Committee.
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