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Newspaper

True Sun

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 23, 1837

Page

1

Gloves and various wares from Betts and Co and others

A period advertisement lists GLOVES CRAVATS and boxing items offered by John Chapman at Fleet Street for the season. Also advertised are wire meat safes venison larders and window blinds from Cato and Sons Holborn. Betts's Patent Brandy is pitched as a wholesome beverage with medical uses. Copaiba pills promise a safer cure for urinary disorders with extensive claimed success.

Artridge Pheasant John Chapman Frm Painter and Co Fleet-street Genlemen Bescene Hawker Sso King Williamshed Charing-cross England East West Indies Cato and Sons Holborn Bill St. Andrew's Church Betts Sie Eer J. T., Betta and Co T. Betts and Co Dutillery SouthGeld St. John Street M. QO. Wray Holborn Lil London

Harvest Tragedy After Harvest Supper Death

At Cossington a harvest supper ended in tragedy as William Greasle, about 30, drank freely. He was laid in a barn and later found dead, believed to have died from excessive drinking. The verdict: death from excess alcohol.

Thomas Heap Cossington William Greasle Greasley Gregory Hodges Syston Leicester Mercury

Military Promotions and Exchanges in the British Army

The Gazette details September 22 promotions and exchanges across numerous regiments including the 17th Light Dragoons and 10th, 23rd, 26th, 50th, 62nd, 70th, 93rd, 96th, and 70th Foot. It lists appointments by purchase or without purchase, transfers from Royal Military College, half pay to active posts, and senior staff changes in the Royal Newfoundland Veteran Companies and Hospital Staff.

War Office 17Th Light Dragoons K. A. Houblon 70Th Foot Murdaunt 10Th Foot H. B. Vawell Royal Military College D’oyley R. E. Campbell 93D Foot Bourchier Bourchier, Who Exchingee C. Cameron Purchase Heming J. Weight 96Th Foot Cameron J. Cumming Wright W. H. Wright Malcolm T. W. Walker G. J. Cury de Butts J. Mortland Hoablon H. Plunket Bourchier 234 Regiment of Foot Hamilton Roysl Newfoundland H. Carline Huston J. S. Huston Royal Newfoundland Veteran Companies Carline

Europe in turmoil and the British ministry crisis

A sweeping European ruin narrative describes Spain Portugal Sicily and Italy amid cholera revolts and revolutions as England faces internal party strife and a weakened government. The piece critiques Palmerston and the Tory press while noting Irish and parliamentary tensions and a looming prorogation date set for November in 1837.

Spain Portugal Iora Sicily Naples Rome England France Europe East Madrid Lisbon Austria Italy Constantinople Rusia Russia Constantine Villiers Lishup Lord Howard Switzerland Morier Lord Ponsonby Urquart St. Petersburg Lord Durham Paris Lord Granvale Astin Lord Palmerston

Multiple tradesmen and firms announce bankruptcy notices

A long list of Liverpool and across England merchants, innkeepers, carriers, spinners, and merchants declare attachments and public sales. Names include John Mulhselland and William Mulholland of Liverpool, John Myrtle of Brighton, James Plevin of Nantwich, and Joseph Husgsell Kirk of Gloucester, with auctions set on November 3 at venues like the Clarendon Rooms and Crown Inn. Attorneys listed with each party, plus numerous partnerships dissolved among silk printers, coal owners, drapers, and ship chandlers across major towns.

John Mulhselland William Mulholland Liverpool Garrender Clarendon Rooms Adlington Gregory Faulkner and Follett Bedford-row Clay and Swift John Myrtle Brighton Butcher Town-hall Attree Clarke M'Whionie Lowton Great James-Street James Plevin Nantwich Crown Inn Northwich Carven Johnson, Son Weatherall King’s Benchwalk Temple Joseph Husgsell Kirk Barton St. Mary Gloucestershire Dax and Bicknell Lincoln’s Ion- Fields Thomas Millward Cheltenham Messrs Rayner and Co Mewars Winterbotham Bousfield Guildhall William Miloca Leeds Woulstapler Court Alturorys Mesars Atkinson Dibb Bolland Hawkins Bloram Stocker New Kenwell-court Lincoln’s-inn James Newton Garride Ashton-under-Lyne Cottonspinner Commissioners’rooms Manchester Makipsoo and Sanders Elmcourt Middle Temple Messis Atkinson, Birch Sacnders James Wharton Hulme Commissioners Milne and Co Casson Thomas Blades Walden Silk Mercer Atone Abbott and Arcey Charlotte Bedford Square Bennett John Denton Greaves Mill Stainland Yorkshire Magistrates’office Halifax Howarth and Ridehalgh Rippondee Bloxam New Boswell Court London S. Batterfeld J. Johnson Old Ford Middlesex J. Mann Holme Basing Lane T. Hodgson J. Scurr Plumblacd Cumberland A. Bray J. Clegg Huddersfield P.fletcher W. Sykes Hudderfield P. Fletcher W. Henderson J. F. Elmslie Lancaster-place Strand P. Pasemere B. Morris Limekiln-hill Limehouse B. Fearnley J. Scott Gomernall J. Ritchie A. Bullough Hingley Lancashire F. W. Flack C. J. Bourn Gainsborough Lincolnshire

Price of Muscovado Sugar in weekly British returns

The average price of Muscovado Sugar for the week ending September 19 1837 is thirty four shillings and five pence halfpenny per hundred weight, excluding duties on importation into Great Britain.

Great Britain

Public Sales Register Note by Mr Bullock at the Mart

Lease of Star Public house and adjoining private house Nos 39 40 Wilkes street Spitalfields held 14 years ground rent 3. house and shop No 261 Tottenham Court Road held 15 years rent 56 per annum. other properties including Judd street 69 years 18s per annum 200l valuation. twelve houses in Duke street Wilsons court and Georges place Westminster held 20 years rent 26 1 ground rent 2451. Smith square fronting house Little Tufton street and adjoining No4 Little Tufton street held 7 years rent 15 16l. extensive premises south side Smith square 13 years rent 65 feet 4501. building ground in Wadden lane Croydon 200 feet road depth 1651. Forest Gate Wanstead Forest near London 10 a 2000. freehold Watford Hertts 5 a 1990. nine freehold houses Blackley Street Golden Lane Barbican and six in Smiths court. Marys Place Mary Street Regent's Park 73 years from 1813 rent 4s land tax 3s 4 further charge 163 9d 65l.

Bullock Star Public Wilkes Street Spitalfielda Tottenham-court-road Judd-street Duke-street Wilson’s-court George’s-place Tower-street Westminster Smith-square Little Tufton-street Werminater Wadden Lane Thoroton-heath Croydon Sasrey Hoggart Forest Grate Wanstead Forest London Watford Herts Creenhance Hiackley Street Bunbill Baral Ground Golden-lane Barbican G. Smith’s-court Snow Mary’s Place Mary Street Regent’s Park

Stage Coach Accident in America Kills Three in Dark Descent

The Reliance line stage from Frederic to the West plunged about thirty five to thirty nine feet down a mountain spur between Clear Spring and Hancock. The wreck killed an elderly Louisville woman named Clarke and a Negro child, and mangled a man fatally. Seven people rode the coach. the driver and others survived with severe injuries. The accident followed a misjudged edge near the precipice on a very dark night.

Reliance Frederic Cumberland Clear Spring Hancock Clarke Louisville Kentucky Mia Baltimore

Glove trade in Yeovil seeks royal patronage via memorial

Yeovil operatives facing industrial depression resolved to address a memorial to the Queen asking for support of home made leather gloves. The effort involved Lord Portman and E A Sanford MP, with delays from Lord John Russell, and praise for C J Kemeys Tyate for steadfast support. The memorial was presented and graciously received, prompting thanks at a recent meeting.

Lord John Russell Lord Portman E. Ashford Sanford John Russell London C. J. Kemeys Tyate Yeovil E. A. Sanford, Esq C. J. Kemeys Tyote Sherborne

Death by Neglect and Starvation in Dromore District

An inquest in Dramlongh parish, Dromore, returns a verdict that Elizabeth Johnson died of neglect and starvation. The case details a destitute mother with four children found in a waste house, with no assistance from residents or local authorities. The children are placed in the care of the parish overseer.

Dramlongh Dromore Elizabeth Johnson Tyrrell Down Robert Wilson Dromara Drain Drowara Drumlough Dromlough Crory Acs Magenis Wilson Ano M'Newl Livespear Ana Magenis Alexander Downpatrick

Turner's Duel with a Tiger on a Malabar Mountain

In Craven Yorkshire resident Mr Turner recalls a historic clash with a royal tiger on a Malabar peak while in the East Indies. Surviving after a brutal three against one assault, he bludgeoned the beast with a broken musket, bayonet, and steel, then staggered back to camp. The tiger perished at a rivulet the next day. The tale remains vivid in his memory after thirty years.

Kildwick Craven Yorkshire Turner East Indies Ganjam Malabar Torser Bateman Allurray Mr. Turner Atiger Fred Kateman Murray Tunner Turger Mir Fureer

London public water firms and their households

In London eight public water companies are listed with house counts and daily consumption. New River serves 73,212 houses at 241 gallons daily, 16s 6d per house yearly. East London 46,421 at 120 gallons. Lambeth 16,642 at 124 gallons. West Middlesex 16,000 at 185. Chelsea 13,891 at 168. South London 12,046 at 100. Grand Junction 11,140 at 350. Southwark 7,100 at 156 gallons.

London New River East London Lambeth West Middlesex Chelsea South London Grand Junction Southwark

REVISING BARRISTERS' COURT AT FINSBURY AND KENT

Revision of electoral lists closed in Finsbury with no Reformers represented in either court and Tory agents active. In Tunbridge region Kent 9 objections heard at Sussex Hotel Speldhurst. Conservatives objected to seven and sustained two, Liberals two and sustained two. overall results show no clear advantage to either party.

Finsbury West Kent Tunshpee Wetts Tyndal and Bosanquet Kent Sussex Hotel Speldhurst Custained Tanbridge London Tunbridge Cranbrook

Revision of East Kent circuit visit schedule

The Kent Herald notes revising barristers begin on Saturday at Sittingbourne, then Faversham Monday and Canterbury Tuesday to Thursday. Christ Church voters face revision on one of the later days. On Tuesday last cathedral dignitaries were served with notices to produce charters, provoking displeasure and a rebuke of Reformers for intruding on church temporal rights.

Sittingbourne Faversham Canterbury Christ Church Kent Herald

Court debates mayoralty expenses and alleged Cripplegate fever

The Court of Common Council weighs the Revenue Committee report on mayoralty costs as Aldermen reject proposed changes. Debate over a Cripplegate fever report includes denials of exaggeration and plans to reform entertaining expenses and annual stipends.

Reform and expenses clash over Newgate alterations debate

Aldermen clash as an amendment to the shrievalty budget is backed by Kine and opposed by Deputy Peacock who portrays reforms as jobbing. The committee’s resolutions are rejected while a separate motion on Newgate improvements seeks a report on justice administration and praise for sheriffs' prison reforms.

Sys Kine Peacock Stevens R. L. Jones Alderman Wilson Pritchard Obbard Fletcher Deputy Corney Newgate Cope LaNp Central Criminal Court Amidat

The Sherries' Liveries by Swain and Co for Sheriff Montefiore

Messrs Swain and Co of Fleet Street finish lavish liveries for Sheriff Montefiore. Her Majesty and the Duchess of Kent praised the design in private view with royal approval to use the royal name. Garments feature imperial blue cloth, gold embroidery, wreaths, flora arms, Hebrew Jerusalem on the flag, and gold aiguillettes. Public display scheduled until Tuesday next.

Messra Swain Duchess of Kent Jerusalem Holy Land Mesara, Swain and Co

Parish Rates Debated At St Martin in the Fields Meeting

Parish rate payers met to set a two quarter poor and police levy. After a heated debate a sixpence in the pound rate was approved, with amendments and legal remarks over a possible additional rate. The gathering ended with thanks to the chairman and the room's rowdy relief.

Churchwarden Smith Camden West Paris Barrow Alexander Smith Board of Guardians Wilson Mr. Bower

Commutation of Tithes Parish of Tottenham

The first parochial meeting of landowners discussed how votes are counted for tithes commutation under the Tithe Commuta tion Act. The meeting agreed to separate house and garden assessments and adjourned to November for a fixed annual sum. The dispute over rent charges and parish funding could affect government profits from Dean and Chapter property.

Tatham Joseph Fletcher Central Board of Commissioners G. Thompson Carpace St. Paul’s Spurling

Black Hare Shot by Reverend Near Nottingham

Early this month the Rev. Mr. Masters shot a completely black hare in Annesle Park near Nottingham. Black hares are exceedingly rare, making the catch a notable sporting incident. The stuffed exhibit now decorates Celwick-ball.

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