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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 07, 1834
Page
3
The piece cautions monied men to watch banking ventures closely as new companies arise. It notes an imminent inquiry into former Bank Governor Raikes by creditors, detailing questions about his qualification, stock, and the alleged concealment of insolvent status during his tenure.
The Paris Papers report a ten thousand strong Royal Guard reinforcement for insurgent provinces, a move touted as strengthening the government’s grip and inspiring confidence in Madrid. Private dispatches note battles near EL-Pastor and SaGasTiBe ELza, Mina’s condition improving, and political judges arguing over the charter and amnesty as tensions rise across courts and streets.
The Courrier Belge notes that French officers may resign Belgian posts seeking a month's full pay. Reports from German papers detail a May convention transferring Lichtenberg to Prussia, despite no inhabitant consent. Paris papers dispute the transfer, while Austrian plans push forward a postal link to Constantinople via Trieste and other ports. Disturbances in the Morea rise and Colonel Don Vicente Banga dies in Matanzas.
In the Court of Bankruptcy before Commissioner Evans claims on the late Governor of the Bank of England were heard. A private meeting was requested due to peculiar circumstances and full evidence required. Proceedings were adjourned to a private room after initial discussion.
At Bow Street a young man named Thomas Rae admitted rubbings from the firm of Alston, Marthaer, and Co, with £261 10s in gold, five five-pound notes, a watch, chain, pistol, and other items recovered. Ruthven says more evidence will follow. Rae remanded. At Queen Square a beggar named Doris, bareheaded and shoeless, is committed to the House of Correction for fourteen days. Henry Haydon, a wooden-legged man, also commits for fourteen days for begging aided by his children selling matches. his wife to be notified.
Shipping notices list arrivals at various ports from Oct 4 to Oct 7. Vessels include the Woodman Kelson from Newfoundland, Fanny Voase from Oporto, Eliza Kellick from St Domingo, Grampus Brewster from Matanzas, Louisa Maria Campbell from Monte Video, Priam Harpur from Quebec, Mary from Prince Fulward’s Island, Hope Grant from the South Seas, Paton Shaw from Laguna susToL, Eliza Jane Barker from Oporto, Thomas Cofty from Quebec, Hayward Pritchard from Jamaica, Wilhelmina Ruth from Dantzic, Lady of the Lake White from St John’s NB, Henry Fowson from Lisbon, Ventura Marejus from Faru, and other late arrivals.
There is no revival in hay and seed markets due to good weather and oversupply. Prices fall 1 to 2 pence per load for all hay types. straw remains plentiful. Seed prices vary with quality and many items show little change, while coal prices rise with eight ships arrived but limited trade.
A two year old girl was found sleeping in a dog kennel after being missed by her gardener father. The Newfoundland dog kept the child safe until rescue. In Antwerp a wild hawk nesting in the cathedral steeple surprised spectators by swooping on a pigeon, recapturing it after a near drop, to the crowd’s cheers.
Paris dispatch reports cabinet splits over a general amnesty for political offences, with Mercy vs. severity debated by Persil and Gerard factions. It notes Carrel’s surrender, Goebhard band warnings, and travels of Louis Philippe and guests, plus Spanish news and a sharp critique of a wealthy English figure.
The piece denounces monthly Bank of England returns as a manipulation by Whitehall and Threadneedle Street. It cites bullion declines from May to September, rising circulation and deposits, and argues securities are insufficient to cover liabilities. It warns of a looming financial crisis and calls for a reforming, morally courageous House of Commons ahead of an anticipated early general election.
Reports of Prince Talleyrand extending his conge circulate as his London duties may end. The Prince will be accompanied by the Duchess de Dino. His Hanover Square establishment has been reduced, with carriages and horses removed, pending monthly engagements and hired equipages.
The Play-Goer discusses Mountain Sylph revival Zo Zingaro with Mr. Mlan and praises his gypsy chief portrayal. It notes Mrs Waylett Bells upon the Wind and previews Adelgitha at Surrey Theatre, praising Dibiin Pitt and Miss Lacy while cautioning on atmosphere. It also reviews The Veteran and his Progeny with Mr Davidge, The Duchess de Berri, and debut of Miss Mayoss and Mrs Stickney.
In a debate over a monument inscription for Steinberg victims a writer defends an inscriptorial effort. AI V Campbell explains he wrote the lines gratuitously for his large family and not to wound or glamorize the mental horror. He cites melos and melodrama terms and affirms his intent amid press criticism.
His Excellency Namik Pacha, Ottoman minister plenipotentiary, met Viscount Palmerston at the Foreign Office. Mr. Secretary Rive conferred with Viscount Melbourne. Monsieur de Bacourt, French Chargé d Affaires, did business at the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Master General of the Ordnance visited the Colonial Office. Viscount Althorp was en route from Althorp Park. The Marquis and Marchioness of Abercorn arrived at the Duchess of Bedford’s residence at Doune from Abergilely Castle, Aberdeen.
A survey of ancient and modern governance hints at annual elections, with references to Athens Venice and the States-General. Anecdotes recount stagecoach tricks, Russia and China bell sizes, and a dramatic rescue by Captain Barclay of a child amid a coach chase.
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