Salpetre Market Report with Varied Refractions and Commodities
The report details steady demand for mid refractions and dull interest in high refractions. Bengal white goods and indigo prices noted, with Bengal and Cutch sales, linseed, jute, hemp, coir, glass, canes, shells, castor oil, wax, horns, sundries, and starches. Shipping rates and buyer activity show mixed bidding, with some items withdrawn and others sold at varied prices. Wheat and oats markets described as scanty and dull with limited supplies and steady terms for Barley and Beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Madras
Bern
Calcutta
West India
Castor Gil
Eska West India
Arrivals and cargo list from Gravesend passage notes
A compiled list of vessels and consignments arriving at Gravesend notes numerous ships such as the Wm Jardine and Fleeha with cargo including tea, silk, and oil. The record lists names of ships, origins, and cargo quantities in a dense, OCR damaged format.
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Harlingen
City of
Wid
Retra
Shanghai
Jardine
Gothenburg
de Leer
Anna Catharina
Cherbourg
Napoleon
Nic
Hooksiel
Toni
Wid Guernsey
Chester
Graweb Marans
Bowsgole
Gravesend
Adulteration Of Food Articles Revealed In Lancet Report
The Lancet investigations into adulterated food cover milk isinglass vinegar and pickles. Of 26 milk samples 12 were genuine while adulteration meant added water up to 50 percent. Vinegar showed 16 of 23 samples below standard strength with some sulfuric acid present. Pickles and gels reveal copper traces and other adulterants. several samples contained toxic metals and unsafe concentrations.
Poisonous copper in pickles alarms Victorian readers
A historical report warns the use of copper and go poison in green vegetable pickles. It notes high levels in several samples and suggests a simple test with iron to detect copper contamination in vinegar. The piece urges public vigilance and better preparation methods to curb this hazard.
Import Duties at Bombay Under Tariff Revision Offer
The Indian Board transmits correspondence to Manchester Commercial Association detailing Bombay government’s willingness to revise tariff valuations for customs duties. Letters from John Peel and Thomas Cardwell urge biennial review, proposing a committee to assess overvalued articles, with copies to the Bombay Chamber of Commerce. Goldsmith signs as Secretary to Government, Bombay Castle, Dec 17, 1851.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Commercial Association
Monthe ‘East India Company
Indian Board
East India House Inn
East India
Commercial Association
Government of
Bombay
Presidency
James W. Mutvire
Hugh Fleming
Territorial Department Revenue
Messrs
Bennington & Co
Leckie & Co
Ritchie Stewart & Co
W. Nicholl & Co
Cardwell, Parsons & Co
Peel
Court of Directors
John Peel
Thomas Cardwell
Bombay Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Goldsmith
Mining Intelligence on British Mining Shares Slump
The Mining Journal summary notes a generally weaker week for mining stocks with dividends still paid but prices lower. Several Cornish mines report balances, calls per share, and debts, including Wheal Basset Wheal Sydney Mast Seton West Wheal Frances Forest Mine and more, while transfers occur across numerous mines such as Devon Great Consols Alfred Consols St Auyn Grylls East and South Tamar Robins Merllyn Tywardeath and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheal Basset
Wheal Sydney
Mast Seton
Wheal Maud
West Wheal Frances
Forest Mine
Wheel Sophia
Whe
Speedwell
Wheal
Wheal Ruins
Wheal Chiverton
Rusnaford Coombe
Devon Great Consols
Alfred Consols
St. Auyn and Grylls
East
South Tamar
Robins
Merllyn
Tywardeath
General Mining Company For
Ireland
Wheal Re
The Tea Duty and Royal Speech Critique
A fulsome critique of the Queen's Speech and taxation policy argues the government should extend its tax reductions. It contends tea duties oppress women more than bread taxes affect men and emphasizes responsible ministers. The piece stresses constitutional limits and the Cabinet's accountability for royal words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dean Sweet
Anna
Dnd Byé
Ma Sesty
Europe
Fp Gan
Local Gazette Notice from Loudun Printing House
A historical notice printed in Loudun by Wantias IPC and W. Evenerr mentions mining, pacing, and licensing terms with pricing per quarter. The fragment references murders received in Loudun and Kinch Lung, with other printers and page numbers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caamoes
Commence
Wantias Ipc
Loudun
W. Evenerr
Kinch Lung
Pangacre
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Neville Speer
Sunderland
Lbs
Hartlepool
Blyth, Scotch, & Welch
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