Leith and London steamship sailings from St Katharins Wharf
An 1842 notice lists Leith and London steamers departing from St Katharins Wharf near the Tower with schedule details for NETAIDE on Wednesday Dec 8, ROYAL WILLIAM on Saturday Dec 11, and ROYAL ADELAIDE on Saturday Dec 18, plus ongoing weekly sailings each Saturday at ten and every alternate Wednesday at five. The advertisement also promotes life assurance services by the London Edinburgh and Dublin Life Assurance Company with policy terms, premiums, and medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Leith
London
St. Ketharins
Breem
Tower
Netaide
D Y A . Vening
Roy AL William
Royal Adelaide
Setariay
Offoea
Cheapside
Haymarket
Lombard-atreat
Glasgow
Joseph Adams
Pall-mall
Edward Power
Areondon
Dublin
GUA Duranteed Mutual and Proprietary Life Assurance Company
Charlotte-row
Manston-honya
Great Marlborough-street
Fleatsiet
South & Andrew-street
Kennett Kingsford
Savage-gardens
Benjamin Hill
Weiberk-street
Chainway
Abertader Anderson
Eng
York
Plece
Portman
Agosne Tobnates
Fay
Onart
Lombard-street
Jamest
Biddeo
Enq
Spread Eagle-court
F. Brkndrath
Beota
Feuilier Guards
Eet Gatien
Onabanheries
John M'Guffes
John Mgnlesabee
J. Marmedake Rosseter
Kennington-terrace
Vine Agereebere Heayman
Hahertunn
Porplant Terrace
Regent's
Finsbuy-agiee
Corbhild
Rebal Hall
M.D
F. Edgell
Noeicourt
Palmer
France
Sod Palmer
Bedford-row
Comyvany
Sither Mutual
Themgel
Afutaal
Plan for high road network across Portugal in four years
Lisbon notes a proposed nationwide scheme to build major roads and cross routes, led by the Duke de Palmella. It outlines financing via a four year loan, decima and maneio taxes, and local bonds funded by municipalities, with town boards managing works and repayment. The aim is to boost agriculture, commerce, and national revenue.
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Portugal
Elyas
Éure
Eve Tourist
Lord Carnarvon
Cortes
United States
Spain
Duke de Palmella
Kingdom of
Magistraces
She Randet
Bern
Lisbon
Trade of Bombay and its changing external commerce
The Indian papers report Bombay trade figures showing a five year average deficit in external commerce despite higher imports in 1840-41. Causes attributed to China trade disruption. Bombay England imports rise mainly in piece goods with more ardent spirits. France, Africa coast, Ceylon trade describe declines and gains. Penang Singapore Straits trade expands due to China routes. Local notices recount hospital incidents and accidental deaths with terse verdicts.
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Bombay
Chamber of Commerce
Bengal
China
Ebaporta
England
Britain
France
African
Ceylon
Penang
Singapore
Straits
Aras
Bilan’ Gulf
Persian Gulf
Calcutta
Malabar
Transatlantic Vessels Bring News and World Events
The Great Western and Caledonia reach New York and Boston with papers from America as Congress nears meeting. Reports from Vicksburg describe a devastating November fire damaging two squares and hitting W H. Hust and Co. and Union Hotel. Lord Morpeth to dine in New York. Fenimore Cooper libel cases unfold. Bank of the United States faces equity suit to annul fraudulent assigns and appoint a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tulspar
Own
Great Western
Hosken
New York
America
Caledonia
Boston
Congress
Mississippi
Democratic Party
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Vicksburg Whig
N. Droz
Mainstreet
Main-street
Cherry-street
Locust-street
W. H. Hust
Fenimore Cooper
New York Morning Courier
Enquirer
New York Journal of Commerce
Government of the United States
United States
Bank of the United States
Financial stringency and global rates amid scarce money
Markets show tighter money with reduced bank discounts and higher exchange rates as foreign demand for specie rises. London Paris Amsterdam Hamburg quotes supported by steady sales of cotton, while domestic stocks and br andywine remain limited. Reports also note a major fire at St John's New Brunswick and varied international updates including Mexico and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
London
Paris
Amsterdam
Hamburg
Bremer
Union
Saturda Penahia
Genesee
van Ohio
Troy
Michigan
Georgetown
Howard-street
Brandywine
Tuarket
Isis
England
Caledonia
Courier and Enquirer
New York
United States Bank
North America Bank
Fenpsylaoia
Philadelphia
Girard
Camden and Amboy Railroad
Montreal unrest over patriots and Canadian disaffection
The Montreal Messenger reports growing rumours of patriot movements and disaffected meetings in country parishes as winter troubles loom. News notes Murdoch’s reappointment as secretary to the governor and M'Leod's return, with commentary recalling harsh Times criticisms of his prior imprisonment and calls for U.S. compensation.
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RY Peel
13Th Ultimo
United Province
Murdoch
Lord Sydenham
New York
England
Geebee
M‘leop
Niapara Chronicle
Mrr
M‘leod
Toronto
London Times
the Times
United States
M'Leod
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Elripalste
Circomatiocen
Beira
Alsinger
St End Ln
Spaviel’s
Windsor
Ad Vale
Old Rowan Windsor
Rose
Dave A
St. Martin's-lane
Lord Alvanlets
Ireland
Pe Hight
Hha
Earl of
Roden
Beo- Price
J. Hatchard and Son
Remonts
Cumberland
Cumberland and‘Son
Charles the
Elegant
Farnell
Whit Itooy
Cowper Shakespeare Akongide
Surrey
Wyatt
William Pickering
Pat
Hisheri
Butler Prior
Falcone
Guy
Spenser
KALEN
niversitias—Foundation Solidote Statuty
Inter Pro
A - Sherwood
Carr
Ncs Smith
Liverpool
City
Henney
Buu Alf Bookaelers
R. Bizmoromew
St.Bartholomew's Ospital
Arogliss
Anne
Bratt
Abe
Nho
Tata
Canada
John's
New Brunswick
St John's
Hall
Boston Best
Justin
St. John’ S
Whitney's Wharf
Qnani Sd
Mexico
Bustamente
Irtieta
Af Santa 4
Presidentisl
Busamente
Santa Anna
General Boroci
Gomes Pedrosa
of. Castillien
Francis Garcia
Vera Cruz
Tenca
Yucatan
Cochin Chipa
Worcester
Leigh Linton
Worcestershire
Stourbridge
Australia
Worcester Herald
Kent
Shooter's Hill
Welling
Ajith
Dover Chronicle
Margate
James
Walter Tench
Hertford Times
Tench
Southwell
Ois
Walsall
Bloxwich
Staffordshire Advertiser
Earl of Dudley
Lord Ward
Lord Hatheron
Tucker
F. Savage
Marlbrough- Billy
Mancararse
Gisborne
Wilcot
Stalybridge
Cavanagh
Tiernan
Hoave
Beadie Gaol
Asefran Abingdon
Cena
Bas Beep
Cand
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