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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 01, 1832
Page
1
The agricultural report describes April as mixed for crops with showers and cool winds slowing growth. It notes barley and wheat conditions, late spring growth, turnips lasting on field borders, lambing results, and a flat corn market with weak cattle and sheep demand. Weather may affect future yields and grazing needs.
Proceedings in the Court of Chancery include Sir Edward Sugden weighing full costs after a motion is abandoned, with Lord Chancellor considering special circumstances. Also reported are Willimott v Oglevy involving the Customs Annuity Fund Society and director defendant alleged to mislead investors, plus related actions on landlord distress and contractor claims.
The court heard motions after a long session as Sir Exsprite Newton sought a writ of habeas corpus to recover Rosa Matilda Newton from guardians and a guardian named Gore hindered by a prior wardship. Newton revealed an arranged elopement with Miss Baxter, married at Gretna Green, then pursued by Mrs Baxter and police to reclaim her. The case centered on custody and lawful marriage in a dispute involving Alderman Kelly, Lord Mayor Crowder s family, and Mr Wilson as witness. The court allowed the writ with conditions.
Court of Exchequer considers whether legacy duty on intestate estate applies to a deceased testator Krisco. Case hinges on his domicile and nationality amid 18th century emigration and changing allegiance. Arguments focus on whether he was British subject or American domiciled abroad. Court to deliberate on duty liability.
In re Wright Bankrupt the judge considered whether three creditors owed nothing and another partially paid could have amounts deducted from the bankruptcy certificate. The court ruled against delaying confirmation to tax costs but kept one creditor’s case open due to improper notice service.
Hannah Hilton a Crompton resident jailed at Royton workhouse after a newborn male child is found dead in a bedchamber fire area. Surgeons say fatal injuries include fractured skull and burns. Jury returns verdict of wilful murder. Hilton awaits transfer to Lancaster Castle.
A teenaged girl sought laudanum from Mr Sharp, then bought small quantities from several shops. She prepared to drink in an unfurnished house before Sharp intervened. Police took her to the station after she claimed to be named Green and destitute. A few locals funded passage for her to New South Wales.
The Courrier Francais reports a treaty between France and the Pope concerning Ancona. French troops of 450 are to sail home, the Pontifical flag to fly over the citadel, and the Austrian force to depart when no longer needed. French labor on fortifications is forbidden, and no reinforcement or political interference is allowed.
The Vic Attorney General has filed information at Chancery against Worden College Blackheath trustees and Warden College trustees seeking a full account of annual income and funds. Reports claim very large sums, up to thousands a year, with pensioners receiving high stipends while other colleges pay much less, prompting scrutiny of expenditures and past arrangements under former trustees and the college chaplaincy.
A man named George Richardson was caught hiding in a room above a brewhouse belonging to Messrs. Ogden and the publicans at Harparhey. He claimed to merely want to steep tea as spoons, a gill of wine, and pudding were found with him. He was committed for trial after confessing he wished to be transported.
A meeting of the Dyeseatieg Marsters of the Congregational or Inde eooion Dynonapatiens was held at Kiddermies or Piercitars Pathanstant. They agreed on a petition to the two Houses of Parliament for a fair trial of education proposed by government for Ireland. An Irish Catholic priest lamented the absence of Christian unity amid Catholics and Protestants.
The inquest at the Feathers on the Surrey side of Waterloo bridge assessed the death of John Pound Esq of the East India House. Pound aged sixty with an India Company pension, walked to the parapet, climbed the rail, and leapt thirty two feet to the yard below, dying of head injuries. Dr Menzies attended but arrived too late. Mrs Ann Cox testified Pound had been in a bad health and distressed over his nephew's India departure. Verdict declared death by self destruction in a state of temporary derangement.
William David sergeant of police division No 5 died in Cholera hospital Friday night after being attacked with cholera morbus while on duty at the status house last week. He leaves a widow and seven children dependent on him.
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