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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 03, 1834
Page
4
The Times argues the Bank of England governor’s failure exposes flaws in selecting bank directors. It asserts directors, seen as elite guardians of currency, have failed by tolerating insolvency linked to a commercial house. The piece urges reform, noting elections are controlled and public indignation may strip trust from current managers unless a better course is pursued.
The Horning Post reports Lord Brougham and Lord Melbourne clash over the Master of the Rolls appointment. Sir John Campbell is favored by the Attorney General as a fit successor, while Sugden and Horne spark contention among equity lawyers and Whig ministers. The piece also notes press stamp duty debates and Brougham’s influence.
The Herald reports on the Sheriff’s inauguration dinner where Wellington’s health was loudly toasted, reflecting a mixed message about respect for the duke and discontent with current officials. The piece questions ministers’ political tact, cites Merchant Tailors’ Hall oratory, and recalls the Sous-Prefect scene and a fatal French tale of a Paris noble.
The Court of Directors met to address the Raikes failure at Raikes and Co. and to consider appointing Patteson as Governor. A Deputy Governor election notice is anticipated. Some urge inquiry into the firm’s private affairs, while others say it lies beyond the Directors’ remit. Confidence on Change steadies amid tightened money market fears.
October meeting discusses Sir John Scott Lillie resolutions on selling surplus land not needed for Westminster Bridewell. MPs Hughes Halcombe Fyler and others argue for and against, citing Act clauses, potential future uses, and costs to ratepayers. Chairman may seek Westminster commissioners' view before court action.
Alderman Harmer remanded Wormersley charged with robbing Mr Clarke of waistcoats after a string of secret thefts at his Minories warehouse. Evidence tied him to borrowing money against stolen goods and a pawnbroker case. Also related: fishmonger Huggett accused of selling rotten shrimp after inspectors were obstructed. Additional cases include a lunatic asylum case, Pigott's Directory fraud, and public nuisance at Elephant and Castle coach terminus.
A chaotic London district court debate over canceling indentures leads to a decision to enforce a warrant for the father to support an illegitimate child under the new Poor Law. The case features remarks by Mr. Leach and Mr. Broderip, with disputes about the act’s reach and a police seizure of loaded pistols in custody. Additional proceedings involve a separate theft case from the Ship public-house, where Robert Newby is remanded after being found with stolen linen and valuables.
The Italian Opera company arriving in Havannah in 1832 suffered seven fatalities from the black vomit, a stark record of mortality in one group. The report mixes related observations with other distant notes on exploration of the Mississippi and a vivid, scandalous anecdote from Westminster.
Births recorded: a daughter to Thos Venables Esquire on the 1st inst in Halkin Street. a daughter to Mrs Fitzgerald at Porley House Reading on the 1st inst. a daughter to Js Sparks Esquire in Gloucester Place on the 1st inst. a son stillborn to H Turner junior Esquire at Wenham Godstone on the 27th ult. Marriages: Henry Green’s son to Elizabeth Dowson’s daughter at St. Ann’s Limehouse on the 1st inst. Robert Lattaby to Elina Pattison on the 30th ult Stepney Stationer’s Court. TR Davison to Elizabeth Hanson on the 30th ult Kennington Church. H Turner Esquire to Jane Rapels? at Brixton. Deaths: Margaret Maughan of Walworth on the 29th ult. Joseph Keely of Cannon Brewery Kaighiab on the 30th ult. P Glass of Java Plantation Jamaica aged 26?. Ann Yeoman of Limber near Brixton on the 30th ult. Harriet Walker Yeoman aged seven at Richmond Yorkshire.
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