Petition on coffee duties seeks relief for East India imports
Thomas Kilby and Co petition the Board of Trade and Parliament calling for a relative reduction of duties on East India coffee imported from British ports. They urge equal treatment with certificated British plantation coffee and protest current protection levels, citing historical duties and economic distress in trade. They note support from 160 firms and warn of revenue impact and adulteration issues.
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Todia Company
Boar
Oast Indies
Cuffee Gautier
Fem
Cape
Beday Pone
Ee Vo
Brierom
Br Y Planta
Gd. Perib
Mysore
East India Company
Thomas Kicsy
Morning Chronicle
Sin
Times
Board of Trade
Bae Seed Brore
India
Ceylon
Tressury Chambers
Brazil
St. Domingo
Brazils
Java
Huskisson
Lord Sydenham
House of Commons
Robert Peel
Henry Babouchere
Robert
East India
Sir Robert
Labouchere
Belog
Biskionn
Lord Syde Pip
Bond
Mierentiae
Beneft
West Lodis
West India
Jre
East Todia
London
Liverpool
Thomas Kilby and Co
Fenchurch-street
Fatal Malta duel trial ends with jury verdict
At the Criminal Court of Special Commission in Malta, John Levick and Lieutenant Antonio Mattel faced a six count indictment over a February duel that killed Septimus Adams. The jury found the 8th count not proven and the prisoners were released amid loud applause.
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John Levick
Malta
Antonio Mattel
Royal Blalta Fencibles Regiment
Criminal Court of Special Commission
Island of
Mafta
Fort Ricasoli
Wiet Grammieck
Platola
Levick
Septimus Adams
88Th Regiment
Adams
Mattel
Satotigg
Mesars Griffiths
Moriani
Brono
Thouch
Maliéve
Brano
Gaurrrrus
Cross
Mariani
Supreme Court Law Shifts Fugitive Slave Trial Rules in New York
A New York law allowing trial by jury in fugitive slave cases is interpreted by the Supreme Court, signaling broad shifts in how slavery disputes may be prosecuted. The report notes strong state resistance and suggests northern states will press for further adjustments, with tangled references to the era and unsettled enforcement.
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New Zealand
Arthur Wakefield
Nelson
Tasman’s Gulf
Cook’s Straits
John Ward
Broad-street
Cass
Supreme Court of the United States
State of
New York
Senaria
Right of Search Controversy Between Britain and United States
The Earl of Aberdeen replies to Mr Everett on British right of search during peace. He renounces any such right unless by treaty, cites practice by US vessels, notes a joint treaty with major powers establishing cruisers’ visits, and argues the issue affects humanity against slave trade. The letter urges mutual restraint and outlines conditions for neutral vessels.
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Earl of Aberdeen
Everett
Stevenson
America
United States
Republic
Caenae
My. Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Viscount Palmerston
Ams
Fisg
Domesos
Great Britain
Gulf of Mexico
Dowd
Britain
Mr. Everett
United States of America
Africa
Tae Ma
France
Austria
Russia
Prussia
Beliave
United States foreign office 1841 statement excerpt
The fragment shows a December 26 1841 note from the Foreign Office arguing against a perceived opposition from Britain to US initiatives. It discusses nationality suspicion, entered details, and calls for effective measures consistent with main objectives. The tone reflects diplomatic caution and policy alignment concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great ‘Britain
Foreign Office
Hampton Court Palace Curio Gallery Reveals Rich Tapestries
The article surveys Hampton Court Palace showing rooms opened to the public, noting portraits by Titian and Francia, a rare Henry VII tapestry, and a bold glimpse of Queen Anne’s chamber. It remarks on rearranged displays and scarce printed guides, plus a curious tale of a suitor to a wealthy Irishwoman and a dangerous ruse.
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Windsor Castle
Tunswick
Stoa
Udor LJ
Soren
Montay
Ssaianes Ant
Frederick the Great
Goldomar
James Bemnartea
Brunswick
Benedict Pi
George III
Titianie
Venus
John the Baptis
Christ
Francia
Queen Anne
Holtein
Henry VII
Queen
England
Midss
Abraham
Druere
Evelyn
Hendssees
Aurahans
Tobit
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Ataet
Telemus
Pasema
Spe Companys Saeed
Eho Post Office
Awe Repre
Efber
Sartheer Gati
Evary
Croxdok
Heraby Aire
Nicholas-ione
Flowin
Thomas Teed
William Lew
Robert Verity
K. W. Riddell
Acte de Societé
Thomas Lawson
Rue Royale
Paris
Nicholas-lane
Cone Fire
Provident Haw da Lave
Regent-Street
Piccadilly
Rate
Meni of
Northampton
Lord Northwick
Parker
John Osborn
RD. ‘Bing
Hart, Mn
Frederick A. Roe
Henry Pyne -Adaxander Henderson
Andrew Maclew
George Pryme
Frederick Squire
Berko, &O
Uiyuus Ke Weidy
LSJ
Reagh
Provident Life Office
Lista
O & Fis
Sko
Alan
John A. Beaumont
Eng
Quarterly Theological Review
Whately
J. Davison
Heartley
Palmer
Ridley
Tore Meteo PO
Ustice Foster
Covolly Mears
Abdy
Spencer Middleton
Bono Aatre
Ein Hill
George Stanley
Davis
Abd Kssad Masic
Oeenarn
Otley
Bublisiare
Conduit
Ireland
Cumming
Dublin
Scotland
Bally
Predate
Edinburgh
Biscewoonss Magazin
Pratt
Coanten
Gal Leakely
Qde
Windsor
B. Simmons
Phyllon
Herodotus
Robert Peal
Henry Stephens
Landseer
Pall Mall
George-street
Lord Aberdeen
MR Stevenson
Hampton Court Palace
Cuages
Hank
Batis
Bour
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