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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 12, 1834
Page
7
New panorama at the Panorama in Leicester Square opens displaying every object of interest in and about the celebrated city. The display earns high praise from critics, with True Sun calling it the most perfect Burford panorama seen. The Niagara View remains open for visitors.
The Paris papers offer no new official news on the war, only repeated movements from the South. Colonel Sarapoc’s letter to the National praises General Ronit and his troops, while questioning local impediments. Times reports on Bank of England tricks and critique of our currency system and retrenchment ministers.
In a reflective column the writer notes the French press attention waning from Spanish matters amid a shifting ministry in Paris. The piece praises Mehemet Ali’s decisive rule in Egypt, mocks Turkish news, and references German papers while detailing Vienna market updates and the Allgemeine Zeitung of Sept 6.
The article criticizes the Comp troller appointment at 2000 a year for Sir John Newport while noting pensions of 1400 to Mr Ellis and 2000 to Newport, arguing economy would favor filling roles with existing officials or saving pensions. It mentions Lord Auckland’s pension and calls for accountability as Spain’s chamber scene and Truena’s freedom advocacy are discussed.
From the Monitent a bronze statue of the Queen Regent of Spain has been completed in Paris and sent to Madrid after royal inspection. A courier carries news of Don Carlos's bereavement. Spanish consular official Ortiz de Zucasti is dismissed on suspected Carlist sympathy. Lisbon reports Don Pedro’s health remains precarious. Rumors of Don Marta’s marriage to an Austrian prince circulate amid palace politics. A pacification ends conscription in INRAWIM’s Syrian province in late June.
A coffer-claim and other preparations advance to repair Blackfriars bridge which is in poor condition while lamps reflect red lights guiding navigators to unobstructed arches. Westminster bridge repairs have dragged on for five years and remain unfinished. A cholera page reports a man named Hel afenias revived after presumed death, with water and steam treatment aiding his return to health.
Afternoon market notes report little change across all major listings. Consols hover near 90 with Spanish and Portuguese bonds fluctuating. colonial trade remains limited and stock activity is sparse amid calm conditions at the Exchange.
These sessions closed this morning at half past eleven. Two or three petty larceny cases were tried, the details of which are unworthy of publication, and the court then adjourned.
John Carlile a broker and others allegedly rioted at Mr A PF Gogeshiem’s house in Fleet Street on August 6. The case involved assault on the prosecutor, rent distress, and disputed possession. Carlile convicted of riot and assault, sentenced to two months in prison with hard labour.
Shipping intelligence lists arrivals on Sept. 11 from Archangel and various ports including St Vincent, Pictou, Cronstadt, Dantzic, Madeira, Jamaica, Virginia, Santa Cruz, St. Petersburgh and other destinations with ships such as Mary, James, Lord Ravensworth, Avis, Fame, Rising Sun, Hayat William, Armada, Jupiter, Simon Tailor, Hector, Neptune, Ada, Magna, Ana, Gadra and more. The report notes vessels arriving from Archangel, Newcastle and multiple European and Caribbean ports during the period.
Markets show steady demand for fine old wheat and oats with prices steady from Monday. Barley in good inquiry, beans and peas unchanged. Flour stable, no bonded corn. Smithfield reports duller sales with few good bullocks, lamb in higher demand early, mutton and others sold later. calves and pork prices mixed with pork more wanted and pigs sold readily. Irish and English price parallels noted. Beasts totals: sheep 8,430. lambs 4,430. calves 180. pigs 340.
Prices across colonial markets show variability with B P bids at 5,090 sold this week, Jamaica strong at 105s to 171s, and Correg B P selling well. Refined speaks of dull demand for gloves amid silk usage. market broadly flat with some advances in certain goods.
The Play-Goer reviews a Wednesday Haymarket premiere of The Queen's Champion a French translation by Mrs. Gore with Salvoisy the Madman and Louise as central figures. It praises the plot though notes miscasting for Louise and critiques performances by Vining Nesbit and Paton while Rubini delivers an enthusiastic but imperfect concert.
Report on the Hereford concert program including Spohr’s The Last Judgment Oratorio performed in two parts at the cathedral and Shire Hall. Noted soloists Madame Stockhausen Mr Boisragon Mr Vaughan and Mrs Knyvett with praise for the chorus and the performance of Thus saith the Lord and other selections.
The concert featured Haydn selections from the Creation with an orchestra lauded for the grand introduction Chaos and the wind section’s mastery. Vocalists faced mixed reception as Mr. Bolaragon’s tone drew critique while Madame Stockhausen and Cueader impressed. Braham’s performance in three parts stood out, with Sapio praised for Tam native worth and the audience applauding The Heavens are telling. The Bene dictus and Chorus by Wesley, heard first at these meetings, received strong admiration. Mrs. Knyvett and Braham also earned high praise in Handel and the composer’s Total Eclipse.
The concert featured Mozart pieces and Don Juan with Braham as the Don and Stockhausen as Donna Anna. Stockhausen and Hawes impressed in the Matilda and Cupid numbers while Braham and Sapio performed well. A violin concerto by Elingon missed, and New overture by Wesley received mixed reactions. Spohr selections drew mixed reception and overall attendance beat prior years.
Court circulars report interviews among high officials including Viscount Melbourne at the Treasury and at the Colonial Office. Nearby officials such as Earl Grey and Sir John Byng are noted moving between residences and government offices. The piece lists several arrivals and departings as leaders travel toward Edinburgh and other destinations.
MAIDSTONE this week notes weather hindered early plants but yields improved with many crops good for mites and quantity. Duty 140,000. Market saw several fine samples and high prices for speculative sales. Trade dull with little price variation. Wheat, barley, beans and pease priced in the mid-s to s. Hop picking ongoing with generally fair progress.
Yesterday marked the last public betting day in London for the Doncaster St Leger with markets showing Potent ial candidates and backer activity. Prices list Pleniipotentiary Heseltine’s Warlaby Bran Geacott Bubastes London and others with little certainty as to the standout horse. Races begin Monday with the Corporation boosting stakes and plates. several noblemen are already on site.
A report notes Sir Charles Paget as South American commander on the vacancy of the late Sir Michael Seymour. A destructive fire damaged a premises described as a dwelling near the mill district. Fire engines arrived but could not stop the progress of the blaze. The loss extended over hours, with damage to interiors and external fittings already severe. Observers recalled historical liveries and civic imagery connected to the incident.
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