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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 15, 1834
Page
4
A Critical look at the Swedish Chancellor Oxenstiern and a sweeping portrait of Britain’s cabinet on the eve of a major dinner on the 15th. The piece mocks ministers scattered about London and beyond, detailing their absences and idle duties while hinting at looming political theatrics and tensions within the Grey administration.
In Inverness the Chancellor provokes ridicule with a sermon about living in the hearts of the burgesses and promising to write to the King that night. The Inverness audience, Magog, and Brougham are lampooned as a farcical chorus, while reformers are urged to note his lagging progress and the implied politics of royal favor.
The Edinburgh Review criticizes the do little policy, noting two opposing views: one accusing too much action, the other doing nothing. The piece argues reforms are exhaustible yet essential, citing tariffs, slavery abolition, Chancery reform, and especially the poor laws as progress, while warning against delaying steps in pursuit of safety.
A period-voice critique of Lord Brougham's political shifts and public image. It argues that his genius defies party labels, likening him to Mirabeau, and questions ministerial aims to portray consistency. The piece warns against reputational engineering by presses and reflects liberal trust and distrust in his career. It also discusses Trades' Unions and employers rights in a free society, weighing the balance between individual choice and public support.
The piece contrasts Lord Eldon Burke Fox and Charles Brougham, arguing consistency and honesty mark their names. It condemns Brougham as untrustworthy, urging him to quit cabinet service and act as an independent MP focused on traditional public duties.
Maritime notices report several vessels damaged or lost. Isabella Anna abandoned near Cherbourg after mainmast failure. Castor towed to St Ives with foremast and bowsprit lost. St Taonne sinking state near Fisnevarn after plank failure. Lavinia struck outside Aberayon and sunk with keel gone. Dowson leaky at Londonperry. Jean stranded at Wick Bay but refloated and submerged. Oak cargo damaged at Ridlington as discharging.
In London the stamp-office began prosecutions against Mr. Acland for selling unstamped Hull Radical and Eastern Star. After a tense hearing the magistrates found him guilty of all five informations and fined 1001 or six months in jail, with bail strictures delaying an appeal. He remained in custody as proceedings continued, while the true publisher was not identified.
Mrs Diana Roebuck, aged over seventy, residing in Upper Berkeley Street Bryanstone Square, caught fire while reading in bed. Her servant extinguished flames with a hearth-rag, but she sustained severe burns to the neck arms and body. Faint hopes of recovery are entertained after clothes contacted a candle as she slept.
In Lord Mayor's Court on Sept 13, Farrer sued Wilson for 19 1s for two wardrobes bought on three months credit. Wilson admitted the debt but argued the plaintiff could not sue until the bill period expired. Verdict for the plaintiff with 19 1s damages. The Recorder quipped that county courts move slowly for slight business.
A Rochester Oyster Company man before the Lord Mayor for breaking market rules by tying boats to piles at Billingsgate. The court debated authority and duties, praising officer Goldham’s work while warning him against improper fees. Other cases followed including Mendicity Society beggar nuisance, a toll evasion at Pine Apple Gate, and theft at St James's Palace with a table decorator implicated.
Morning encounter on King Street ends with a biting dispute between a pieman and a complainant. After a heated street exchange and a blow cutting the lip, the pieman is fined 20s and committed for 14 days to the House of Correction in Marylebone.
The fragment notes a captain’s statement about bail ruling in a ship related case. It mentions a defendant viewed as danger to safety and his condition aboard the vessel. Details are incomplete but indicate bail was set to answer charges at a session.
The Leeds trade shows interest in German, Belgian, and French goods with expected fair demand for the season. High wool prices and uncertain Prussian league extension limited supply this year. Frankfort on the Oder fair purchases rise while Bohemia and other union outposts send less. Wool prices curb upward trade. various markets report lively sales but limited stock.
Market notes from Sarr and Sarr indicate 2000 bags sold at full prices in Liverpool today with steady demand. Corn Exchange reports moderate fresh supplies, steady trade, and limited activity in old wheats. beans inquired at late prices. Butter and pork demand steady. various regional prices listed for butter, pork, beef, bacon, and lard. overall activity mixed with firm support for best quality wheats and oats showing softeners in some regions.
The report lists ore and copper production figures including 4,174 tons of ore and 207 tons of fine copper with totals around 20,229 pounds. It also notes meetings of creditors at Basinghall Street with multiple attendees such as merchants, shipowners, and a baker, plus assorted notices on births, marriages, and local acknowledgments.
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