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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 26, 1834
Page
3
The House debated postponing the oath and reading of a government bill, and discussed a new Employment of Labourers bill to aid agrarian parishes. Ministers noted government intentions, while MPs urged measures, and several petitions were presented on Dissenters relief, fisheries, and Polish refugee aid.
In a heated Commons scene Lord Castlereagh’s guarantees of Polish independence are invoked amid calls to aid Polish emigrants. Speakers urge Parliament to grant relief, arguing Britain’s past generosity to refugees proves a duty to support the courageous Poles facing Russian oppression.
Members argued England must uphold Poland’s independence and ensure Russia’s stipulations are fulfilled. They urged action, not lip service, as petitions from Scotland and England pressed church patronage and dissenters’ rights. Adjourned after petitions and bills introduced.
From the Gazette of last night Whitehall March 22 1834 the King directs letters patent to create Baron Denman of Dove Dale Derby for Sir Thomas Deeman Kat Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench and heirs male. The King also knighthood for Charles Christopher Pepyn Solicitor General and Northumberland Militia captaincy for E W Riddell with resignations noted. Insolvency declarations and numerous bankrupts listed with dates venues and solicitors.
A long list of partnerships dissolved includes merchants, joiners, vintners, doctors, and tradesmen across Liverpool, London, Bradford, and other towns. Names such as J Williams, W Sc raton, J Biddle, J Trigus, J Woods, R Morris, G Pix, E Broadley, W Mason, T Tattersall, J Wilson, S R Storr, H Walmsley, J Turner, T Teape, G Taylor, J Shephard, J Hodgkinson, A Askew, and many others are noted with their former associates and locations such as Liverpool, London, Manchester, Bradford, and Westminster. The record lists professions from hosiery and soap to cabinet making and lithographic printing, indicating widespread dissolution activity in late 18th to early 19th century business circles.
Law intelligence notes the Court of Chancery case of Smith de Tastet on March 25 with Solicitor General arguing an appeal from a vice chancellor demurrer over bankrupts estate assignment and assignees under the Bankrupt Court Act. The proceedings debated whether new assignees vest the bankrupts estate without deeds and the act’s scope. The vice chancellor’s decision was under challenge and the matter hinged on act construction. The day’s motions session followed with no broadly notable case.
A creditors meeting before Commissioner Fonblanque reviewed proofs and claims for John Maberly the banker. Debts proved were small, no notable discussion occurred, and the declaration of a further dividend was adjourned sine die.
In Kingsgate Street Court of Requests a licensed victualler sued to recover 2s for five missing quart pots, alleged stolen from his door as his pots were left out for collection. The pot-boy swore the pots were missing on five occasions. Commissioner ordered payment of the amount and costs, with plans to appeal noted. Other defendants faced similar reckonings for public-house accounts and protests about spirits.
In Westminster and Lambeth police report the arrest of J Mackey for possessing base coin with intent to utter, and Henry Clarke for similar offences. In Marylebone Lepard and Smith face burglary charges after a jewelry theft in Regent's Park. Hatton Garden sees William Jenkinson charged over obscene books and pictures sold near Gray's Inn Lane, with seizures by Duke and authorities.
In the neighbourhood of Drury Lane and surrounding streets prints and books were fearlessly exhibited. The prisoner was sentenced to three months imprisonment and hard labour.
At Woolwich Petty Sessions John Reeve alias Long Bob the bird catcher faced charges of highway robbery linked to the murder of Mr Richardson. A second man Richard Brown evaded capture after a shed escape, with authorities sending statements to Home Office and Epsom for further inquiry. Reeve was remanded for further examination and possible transfer for trial.
A Times summary argues economy has reached into all public offices from Castlereagh's era to present, calling for fair pay for merit while avoiding perks. It discusses pensions, superannuation, and proposed changes under Sir James Graham, noting American practices as a partial guide and warning against retroactive measures. An inquest reports a stillborn child found at 4 Brunswick Street in a house once occupied by Lewis.
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