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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 24, 1834
Page
4
The Weekly Press reflects on Lord Althorp’s delay tactic through pregnancy aside and urges abandoning church establishment. It argues Parliament should curtail church revenues, transferring funds to public uses like education, while safeguarding incumbents and lay impropriators rights.
The letter-writer warnings in France describe a proposed law forbidding public and private associations, from worship to charity meetings, and forecast mass resistance. The piece cites M. Barthe and M. Berenger, arguing the measure threatens liberty and could provoke civil uprising, with Thiers and Odillon Barrot criticized for supporting repression. It also notes English reform debates and the push to curb Lords influence.
The commentary censures the sponsor in reform struggles and highlights Stafford borough disfranchisement, Peel’s shifting stance, and the lack of a strong patron for Stafford. It warns Tavistock electors about future influence, hints at Peel’s wary rapprochement with Whigs, and questions political integrity.
The piece argues for total separation of Church and State, denouncing church establishments as royal, absolute, and antiquated. It warns that compulsory religion violates conscience, cites England's historic parliaments, and credits Dissenters with fostering reform. It notes Europe’s moves away from established churches and highlights America’s lack of establishment.
The article discusses Mr E Bulwer proposing a motion to exempt ministerial officials who merely change nominal offices from the law. It argues against reducing executive accountability, noting the Septennial Act governs Parliament and the public needs the ability to judge the executive timely. It hints at further topics to be addressed later.
Mr. Coke of Holkham Norfolk issues a written endorsement to Mr Faulkner Sadlers Hall London urging backing for the New Cattle Market at Islington. He states that any cattle sent to London should favor the venture and predicts broad support from landed proprietors.
The Essex Standard reports renewed French aggression against English fishing vessels near Guernsey and Jersey. It condemns delays in government action, urges Parliament to defend British fisheries and sailors, and questions England’s right to fish off its shores amid French claims.
John Johnson and Ann Gorman faced charges for keeping and conducting a private still for spirit manufacture at a Peter Street Clerkenwell house. Officers seized a large distillery setup. Johnson was convicted and fined 501. Gorman received no award, but all seized goods were condemned for Crown use.
Insolvent Count Cessr ddam Marcus de Waits appeared in the Insolvent Debtors' Court aiming to be discharged. Opposed by coach maker Hoadley and builders Houlditch. After discussion the case was adjourned sine die to amend the description and re advertise. Creditors to receive six days’ notice of the next hearing.
John Stansfield a 26 year old waiter known as Stansfield Wood faced trial for marrying Ann Hat tersly while his first wife was alive. Four wives attended court as jurors found him guilty and sentenced him to one year with hard labor.
A Shire Lane brothel keeper faces theft charges after a prosperous female resident claims he snatched her sovereign during a change request, then accused her of intoxication. Police found him with two sovereigns, a half-crown, and coins. He denies the accusation and is remanded for further examination.
March 2 in the Lords saw bills including the Pension Duties, Qualification Indemnity, Smuggling Act Amendment, and Consolidated Fund read a second time. Members Berna Woon and others presented the measures before the house adjourned to Monday at half past twelve.
The House of Commons sat with the Speaker in chair at four. A first reading was given to a Monmouth market improvement bill. Reports were brought up on the Buxton Canal and on the Dublin and Kingston Railway. A third reading passed for the North Wales Railway Bill. Notices covered tithes commutation, poor laws, dissenters relief, Sabbath observance, voter registration, and Irish inland navigation. Petitions from Thame, Wigan, Monmouth, Newport, and others were presented. The session adjourned after reports on Southwark Water Works and parishyard funding.
Mining intelligence lists copper ore and tin sales with totals for multiple mines. It notes quantities and values including 3,380 tons total copper ore with associated standard and produce figures, plus 714 tons of black tin and a total amount of £3,008 19s.Additional items mention Baron Batow and M. de Moraes Sarmento visiting Viscount Palmerston at the Foreign Office.
The document records creditors meetings at various locations including Us, Osborn, Stndall Street, and Westhorpe with dividend details. Obituaries note Elizabeth Bond aged 68 and Elizabeth widow of Edm Jesisnty Baqi aged 80. taxon and business names appear among the fragmented notices.
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