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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 11, 1834
Page
3
Reports describe Naples resisting constitutional reforms amid Austrian influence, with Louis Philippe blamed for supporting reaction. German Diet bans for students and a wave of unrest across Central America and the West Indies signal broader instability. News from Mexico, Antigua, Bermuda, and New York highlights uprisings, governance shifts, and market conditions shaping the regional balance of power.
At eleven o'clock the Paris Bourse and Cortes bonds show new quotes while English Consols rise on hints of quarterly revenue changes. Portuguese prices hold, and the money market remains steady though dull on a Saturday. At noon Pattison is elected Bank of England Governor, with Singapore reports of new Adelaide Island and pirate attacks near Tau Gong Penuso. The Hamburgh boat nears, discounts run 3 to 4 percent, and funds show little activity despite modest gains in Bank Stock.
In Westminster Crown Court Thomas Flint an elderly Chelsea pensioner faced an indecent assault charge involving a twelve year old girl. The prosecution alleged three days detention and attempted rape. the jury acquitted after magistrates questioned the girl's story. A second case of assault by Bany against Mr Simes resulted in a guilty verdict and six months jail. The court adjourned for two weeks.
Orr Dover reports Oct 10 arrivals including Troughton Johnson from Singapore sailed May 9 and United Kingdom Finlay from Quebec. Other ports list ships such as Tiger Blanchard from Virginia, Prince Rupert from Hudson's Bay, Hawkenbury from Newfoundland, Sir Charles Forbes from Manila with layovers, Solace from Denia and Hibernia from New York, plus arrivals at Plymouth Falmouth and Liverpool with multiple vessels from St John's Jacmel and Oporto.
A report on colonial market activity shows minimal trading across commodities. Sugar remains unchanged. British Plantation Coffee prices dip. Tea rises at first sale before normalization. Rice declines modestly. Inditro and tallow fall to new lows.
A Mills girl in Fordum's alley fell from a three story window during a lark with a friend and survived with a slight spinal contusion. William Strickley, a glazier at Duke Street Oxford Street, fell from a ladder onto railing spikes causing severe injuries and skull fracture. Henry IV asserted royal restraint, banishing four officials in response to Commons complaints for the good of the kingdom.
Today hay markets showed strong demand with clover meadow and straw supplies steady, prices unchanged as buyers returned. At Newgate and Leadenhall trade quickened with beef, mutton, veal, and lamb in high quality. game was plentiful, prices listed for hares pheasants partridges pigeons and rabbits. butter eggs and dairy prices noted along with ranges for mutton pork and lamb.
Supply short again with fish and meat prices down. Salmon 10d to 1s, seals 4d to 9d, turbot 12s, cod 3s to 5s, haddock 1d to 1s. Beef 6d to 7d, Mutton 5d to 6d, Pork 8d, game priced like Leadenhall. Hares 3s 6d, pheasants 5s, partridges 2s 6d. Vegetables very limited, hay and straw at Smith field prices.
The governor of the bank and Charles Grant met Viscount Althoro. Lord William Russell handled business at the Foreign Office with the Secretary of State. Hume interviewed Rice at the Colonial Office. Abercomby stays with the Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth. Bailly transacted at the Treasury. Rice left for South Hill Park to visit the Earl of Limerick. The Commander and Adjutant General met with Grant. At Windsor on Oct 10 the King and Queen left Windsor Castle for the Queen's Lodge Bushy Park, returning in the evening. they visited Virginia Water. The King is expected to return to London to hold a Council next Wednesday.
The St Marylebone Board of Guardians met at the New Road workhouse with Mr Redwood presiding. Debate over minutes and delayed inquiries under Mr Chadwick’s scheme led to a 13 to 4 decision. Also notes on a mistaken dog theft ruling and various local items including Highlanders marching to Weedon and Guatemala’s chaotic state.
From Paris, a correspondent notes no general amnesty under the current regime and warns readers to beware of bond and loan schemes. Mentions ongoing Spanish pseudo-war news, Guebhard bondholders, and political maneuvers by Pozzo di Borgo. Reports the British ambassador’s return and plans for a new weekly English newspaper in Paris.
The Yeomanry Plate two mile heats was won by Elvy's Conservative aged through four heats. Other results include the Noblemen and Gentlemen's Plate with David and Giovanni leading, and Darius and Noodle walking over in their events. Richmond Races feature Pestilence and Benevolence among top entries. Hunting appointments list Harriers and Hounds schedules for Brighton, Brookside, Villebois, King's Stay, Thanet, Evesham, Kingston, Cadbury, Somerset, Burton, Portman, Devizes and more with venues at Patcham Newmarket Hill Beech-hill and surrounding locales.
The Susannah from St. Andrew's arrived after thirty five days with all well on the eleventh and ninth alt. Gales from the NE reported. Royal William from Plymouth Bolivar and Lord John Russell from Sunderland out thirty to thirty five days. Jane Ayre from Quebec arrived after thirty five days. In lat 46 27 long 34 37 the schooner Eagle of St. John's Newfoundland was sighted with mainmast gone and no person aboard, as well as the Fame from Quebec and Sedulous from the same voyage.
The Lords Commissioners of the Treasury certify a UK surplus for the year ending July 31st, amounting to 2 177 029 1 8d. The Reduction of the National Debt will apply 644 257 5 8d between October 12, 1834 and January 5, 1835 to repay Bank of England advances to proprietors of 41 percent stock and to purchase stock. Higham, Controller-General, National Debt Office, October 10.
A silver punch bowl was presented to Mr Guard of Milton for forty years of work improving Kentish long-wooled sheep. In Abbott's Langley, a major robbery and embezzlement case emerged at Nash Mills, Dickenson and Longman claiming machinery and more. Henry Martin, a 300-acre farmer from Bell's Swain and Cold Harbour Farms, was arrested after a warrant revealed vast thefts including iron, brass, tools, and patterns. The value exceeded 3000 pounds. four houses at Hemel Hempstead are linked to misappropriated materials. Martin is in Hertford gaol awaiting next assizes after committal by H C White.
A compact survey of recent books and almanacks. GicBent's Almanack is praised for its careful astronomy and Halley’s comet description. Cossett’s History of George III is commended for its vivid political detail and Cobbett’s use of sources. The Scrvering Treasury is noted as a useful Bible overview by Rev. John Whitridge. Fluctuations in Coin, Currency, and Confors is highlighted as an ingenious price chart. Observations on the Morals of the Poor is harshly criticized as ignorant and erroneous.
The Birmingham festival reviews praise strong performances by Braham and Phillips and Loder, with mixed views on Neukomm and Moschelles pieces. Controversy over arranging titles and English composers persists as Vaughan and Bellamy are noted for replacement roles. The Friday program wows with Mendelssohn and Mozart items, while Hardel’s Israel in Egypt closes a grand day of music.
The Inverness Courier describes warm clear weather in August, harvest activity winding down with good quality grain secured early. Woodlands show minimal leaf fall, nut gatherers collect from Loch Ness banks for wild fruit and brambles. Birch trees retain grace amid late autumn hues in the Highlands.
Cor Sheridan’s Pizarro with Mr. Vandenhoff as the Peruvian hero received enthusiastic praise for gesture, diction, and stage presence. Cooper as Alonzo, Kennett as Pizarro, Miss Taylor as Cora, and Miss Clifton as Elvira drew mixed verdicts while Garrick’s Cymon followed with Miss Taylor again praised for ability.
Galignani's Messenger details a gala Parisian theatre opening with Lea Gaziza Ladra and Julie Grisi, Tamburini, Lablache, Santini, and Ivanoff receiving acclaim. It notes intense audience enthusiasm, standout arias, and the All-Star cast in Rossini’s operas. Also covers Francais and Vaudeville programs, with comments on the Charles IX drama and new debuts at Grand Opera.
A fragmented notice recalls the Master of the Rolls sitting in Parliament in wig and gown with a special seat near the Treasury. It also reports a fatal water intake case at Foulbourn Cambridgeshire and a wary burglary at Mr T K Baker gun-maker's shop.
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