Silver Plated Forks and Medicines Advertised in 1840 Brief
An old column advertises Qpoons and forks plated in silver on white metal with prices per dozen, plus gravies spoons and soup ladles. It lists suppliers in London and announces a France medicines warning with multiple Paris and French town agents. It also touts E Solomons deafness aids and patented spectacles with numerous medical signatories and world-wide endorsements.
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British Parliament's 1840 session and ministry balance
The piece reviews the 1840 session as the ministry clings to power with a declining majority, facing Conservative opposition and minority challenges. It notes key reforms, ministerial votes, and the shifting political landscape led by figures like Peel and Russell, with Times commentary on governance.
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Railways face duty reforms and mixed fiscal impact
The Railway Times reports total Government duty from twelve English railways for the year ending January last nearly 60,000 pounds. The London and Birmingham and Grand Junction combined paid over half, with detailed figures for other lines. Proposals by Captain Lawes would shift duties, relieving poorer lines but raising costs for larger carriers. the select committee modifies but the effect remains debated.
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Half-Yearly Meeting for Directors and Auditor Called
Notices from the METER GENERAL GAS LIGHT COMPANY announce a half yearly meeting for proprietors at No 6 Austin Friars on the first Friday of September to elect three directors and one auditor. The chair will be taken at one o clock. Also included are Prices and Co advertising perfumes soaps and health remedies with warnings about imposters and various stores and products.
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Pirates Capture and Rescue of Mary Whaler Crew
An April Sydney report details pirates capturing most of the Mary whaler’s crew after boarding near Ampedman Roads. Captain Blossie and several officers were believed murdered, but a rescue by Captain King and allies recovered the crew and secured ransom terms before repelling the pirates with heavy gunfire.
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Extraordinary Conspiracy on Corn Price Bids Across London
A Bristol Mirror report cites an urgent letter from J Handley MP alleging a coordinated attempt by major corn traders to raise prices and manipulate imports and exports, including inflated London returns. The piece warns of legal gaps in remedy and calls out reformers for neglecting the people.
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Navy of Holland described with ships and crews totals
The Dourca Navy Gallighants Messenger lists Holland’s sea force: 9 frigates 12 brigs 25 gun-sloops 4 armed steamers 2 transports plus a Medemblick demonstration ship. In commission 8 ships of the line 12 frigates 9 corvettes 9 brigs 6 gunboats, total 8 line ships 21 frigates 15 corvettes 21 brigs 95 gun boats, crews 4030, officers 472, marines 383, shipwrights 2098, budget 5 250 000 florins. Proportions include various finished and building units and hospital ships.
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Rural police and yeomanry in Colne riot debate
A letter to the Courier argues the Colne outbreak showed 50 rural police and 70 special constables failed against 200 rioters, causing injuries and property damage. It proposes arming and deploying dismounted yeomanry, plus muttered critique of Irish garrison policy and Manchester draft implications. Julius signs.
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The Portuguese Loans and Bondholders’ Plight
Charles Cochrane argues that the Portuguese government fraudulently faced bondholders during the late loan and seeks recall of the British minister. He cites Chartist opposition, English mediation, and shifts in credit after 1834, urging a commissioner to Lisbon to press demands and stabilize negotiations amid ongoing political turmoil.
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Curious Tale of Royal Obsession and Queen Victoria
A fragment describes a nobleman in London who spent greatly to possess a miniature of Princess Amelia and kept it close at his heart. It mentions Queen Victoria and hints at reverence for royal figures tied to births and marriages.
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