The New Reform Bill examined in detail
The article reviews Lord John Russett's Reform Bill, noting it avoids upheaval yet reallocates 62 seats, creates three new boroughs, a metropolitan borough, and two Inns of Court seats. It lowers occupation franchise to ten pounds and introduces a six pound borough rating, with conditions on residence, taxes, savings, and education. It questions gains and losses among classes and promises a full second-reading critique.
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John Russett
Inns of Court
London University
Esveducsgaet
Burnley
E.sees
Scotland
Eens
Review of the Money Market for the Past Week
The week saw a public mood firm against arbitration with Russia and a market driven by demand and expectations of a fall. Telegraphs drew mixed judgments, Lord John Russell criticizing telegraphic info, while Consols fluctuated 91% to 92 with notable falls and rebounds. News of the Emperor of France’s letter to Russia unsettled minds, spurring debate on negotiations. By week’s end, Consols hovered around 91 and money markets grew easier.
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Russia
Vienna
Paris
John Russe
France
Money Market and Shipping News Highlight Feb 22
Reports say Consols rise to 9 1 4 4 amid favorable money market and Austria’s assurances to Western Powers. Shipping notices include the Rangoon cargo discharge near Whitstable, Alberdina stranded, Lalla Rookh driven ashore, and vessels bound for Copenhagen, London, and Cork. Convict ships and arrivals from the East and West Indies feature among recent traffic.
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Wis
Austria
Russia
P.Y.C
Flying Childers
Troyn
Rangoon
Ceylon
London
Whitstable
Alberdina
Bordeaux
Amsterdam
Fisherrow
Washington
Copenhagen
St. John
N.B
Sedgwick
Goree
Tourville
Havre
Bussorah
Lady Chapman
Bermuda
Atalanta
London Markets Sugar and Commodities Report
London markets show sugar in firm position with moderate supplies and good home demand. Private sales and auctions across Bengal Mauritius and Pr enane mark prices, while coffee, cocoa, pepper, rice, tar and other goods trade with varied demand and prices. overall activity mixed with several items at firm or above values.
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Bengal
Mauritius
Forzian
Madras
Ceylon
London
Bristol Hall
Clyde
W. J
Oth. Fr
Ceylon, &O
WAT
Wees Eeeenves
Corn Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat Prices
On Wednesday Wahueat and English wheat sold near Monday rates while Foreign demand rises. floating cargoes fetch Monday prices though sellers add 1s to 2s. Barley and oats show activity with oats up about 6d, rye dull, beans steady, and high currency keeping buyers cautious.
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Matt Dull
Market report notes declines and price moves
St Peterssure bulletin dated February 14 reports exchanges still declining with London at 37 percent. It notes some tallow sold at 128, down 10 for August to offset advance if not shipped, with 122 cash for June and 130 down 10 for August.
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St. Peterssure
London
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Venice
Naples
Messina
Lisbon
Oporto
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Janciro
Bahia
London Markets
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Liverpool
Bristol
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Pkus Bengal
Carolina
Batavia
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Yisbon
West India
India
Calcutta
Eb&co
Bombay
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