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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 07, 1834
Page
4
Report on Birmingham police proceedings over unstamped newspapers reveals the spread of illegal publications and critiques ministerial disclosures. Call for restraint on premature legislation announcements by the Lord Chancellor, noting patterns of early promises and public miscalculation.
A Times led criticism cites a Marylebone magistrate's alleged use of the New Poor Laws to flog and imprison paupers, including three infants. The piece condemns the act as brutal and urges public opinion to restrain such savage administration.
In the Examiner a Sheffield letter from Mr. Buckingham denounces a Brighton Guardian critique. The piece defends the editor’s stance on copied commentary, argues against libel assumptions, and rebuts claims about subscriptions and misused funds amid calls for temperance reform.
A lengthy critique discusses Mr Buckingham and his supporters, countering charges from the Guardian and Brighton Guardian. It defends his motives, exposes misrepresentations about his finances and criticisms of the East India Company, and reiterates support for press liberty and public accountability. It also notes opposition to beer legislation and defends Buckingham's public service record.
A 19th century notice reports Halley’s approach and distance changes from forty million miles to three and a half million as it arcs near Taurus and the Great Bear, with dates in September October and March 1836, predicting its brightest display before wandering for 76 years and returning in 1912. A separate tale from the Mobile Advertiser recounts a dramatic alligator attack on a Black man, who fights back with stakes and survives a deep leg gash, despite later disappearances and fear of further danger.
Agricultural notes report rapid hop growth advancing beyond expectation, with Mount Stewart arriving at Port Glasgow from Bombay carrying its first direct tea import to Clyde, addressed to John Fleming of Claremont. Downton Fair shows brisk sheep and lamb sales, while wool and yarn markets soften with prices unlikely to rise.
A Sunday mishap between Rotherhithe and Wapping involves six people after a Dublin steamer’s wake capsized a hired boat. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner and Mr. and Mrs. Gale were rescued with others by tide surveyor W. T. Potts and crews. Mrs. Gale survived after swift medical aid. dry clothing and care were provided by local landlord Geddes.
Mr Hanaway of Ever-street St Luke's was drugged and robbed after a dawn stop at Wilderness-row pub Two suspects pressed him to drink and stole his watch chain and seals A constable recovered the pocket-book and both men were taken to the station Hatton-garden later identified by the prosecutor as one offender The prisoner, described as young and decent looking, was remanded for further tracing of the missing watch and companion
A 1813 Marylebone parish meeting in Greek Street discussed sewer repairs near the chapel of ease, debate over illegal diversions, and who bears responsibility. Commissioners examined altered sewers, vestry conduct, and possible legal actions against trustees while considering the Duke of Portland’s role and delays. The session adjourned with an appeal on sewer rates held over.
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