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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 26, 1835
Page
1
A long dispatch blends pirate tales from Makassar and Pangarabawang with naval encounters and ransom narratives. The report covers a Dutch Asia fleet action, a brig Meunie engagement, and survivor accounts, plus European political notices from The Hague and Amsterdam. It notes royal congratulations on a Field Marshal’s recovery and assorted European market and political briefs.
The Upper Canada House of Assembly faced disclosure of several important documents, including a despatch from the Colonial Secretary and an address to the King. The messages discuss proposed changes to duties on wheat, grain, flour, and timber, with the response noting no change in Canadian corn duties and promising consideration of tolls on timber via the Rideau Canal.
The document presents a petition from inhabitants and landowners in the seigniory of Ashfield in the Montreal district Lower Canada. It appeals to Parliament through E Ellice former Secretary at War and references the House of Assembly and royal approval. It notes numerous signatures and calls for action by the Knights Citizens and Lords in Parliament assembled.
A loyal colony petition declares attachment to the mother country and King George III, opposing February resolutions in the House of Assembly that seek republican reforms. It calls for preserving the constitutional link with Britain, resisting ad hoc changes, and addressing grievances such as property security, road repair, land company support, and a permanent county judicature.
A Brighton town hall gathering convened by hundreds debated addressing Parliament in favor of voting by ballot. The meeting, chaired by Jonathan Streeter, adjourned to Monday evening to maximize working-class attendance, with emphasis on safeguarding voters from intimidation and promoting ballots.
The Central Committee of the Operatives Preservative Association of Warrington convened a public meeting at the Star Inn Bridge Street to consider petitioning Parliament for repeal of the harsh sentence on the so called unfortunate body of men. A separate report notes a man found drowned in the Rochdale canal near Jersey Street Ancoats with identity lost due to long immersion. An inquest led by Mr. Rutter returned a verdict of found drowned.
The King with Sir Herbert Talor arrived from Windsor Castle at 1 10 pm yesterday, greeted by the Duke of Cumberland at St James's. A Levee followed at 2 pm as collars were worn by Knights. A large attendance included ambassadors from Austria Russia France and many ministers, plus Lord Privy Seal and the Duchess of Kent. The Duchess and Princess Victoria toured the Parks, and the Duchess hosted a distinguished dinner yesterday.
A new medical charity forms at Exeter Hall Dispensary in Strand and aims to ease servant and dependent illness by visiting patients at home in Westminster. Subscribers gain privileges to request attendance, with rules requiring written recommendations and patient self attendance unless impracticable.
A large gathering of licensed victuallers from St Margaret and St John Westminster met at the Prince's Head to consider a licensing circular limiting Sabbath hours. They resolved to petition the magistrates, form a committee, advertise resolutions, and appoint a solicitor to prepare the petition. The meeting adjourned with thanks to the chairman.
A House of Commons committee in March 1835 considers the best mode to publish accurate division lists. It favors a double lobby system with cleared chambers, four tellers and four clerks, numbered lists, and alphabetized table entries, noting cost estimates and procedural efficiencies.
A Birmingham petition and meeting report show supporters of the Reform Bill mobilizing the working classes through the Birmingham Political Union. The document cites Tory opposition, urges signatures and subscriptions, and calls for equal representation, household suffrage, ballot, and repeal of taxes and the Poor Law Amendment Act.
A sand pit collapse on the estate of Archibald Frederick Soames, Exq., in Hertfordshire claimed the lives of two youths under 21, John Bure and William Woodward, with several others narrowly escaping. The incident adds to a spate of fatal sand-pit accidents in the region amid growing local distress.
In a Insolvent Debtors Court session, Thomas Cook was relieved from his difficulties after presenting a favorable schedule largely owed to bakers grocers and others supplying daily necessities. Thomas Bow faced an assignment to creditors with sixpence in the pound received. creditors objected and the case adjourned for restructuring and balance. Joseph Taylor a cutler faced opposition from creditors over a 1401 money advance and an alleged undue preference. he was remanded for twelve calendar months after the commissioner found misconduct and property dissipation.
Police report in Queen-Square describes a boy named Mark Black charged with sleeping in the open and chronic vagrancy. He admitted thefts from relatives and grandmother, was remanded, and sent for twenty days to the House of Correction. A second man Patrick Marpig, found wandering in Westminster Road with no fixed abode, claimed Irish birth and recent Lisbon return after service in Don Pedro's forces. magistrate discharged him and advised seeking overseers assistance.
Mr Wakley presented a petition by Benjamin Tilly of Salisbury claiming the Reform Act grants him voting rights and warning that a forthcoming bill to tighten registration could deprive his elective franchise. The petitioner argues Whigs threaten to repeal the act if Tories regain power and urges Parliament to oppose any alteration. He prays for protection of voting rights and fidelity to the Reform Act.
A correspondent relays corrected history of Mac Coonse the Indian chief in London. He and his tribe helped the British, were taken to London as a public spectacle, suffered privation, lost his wife to pulmonary disease, and had ill health among his party. They remain unpaid for board and lodging. a defense funds short. benevolent help sought from gentlemen. The chief professes Christianity while his people remain Pagans.
A district committee hearing discusses the petition against Villiers, challenging the returning officer’s refusal to accept certain votes. The panel considers whether to disqualify or validate these votes, with testimony noting irregularities and potential miscount in the election process.
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