09 Apr 1840
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 09, 1840
Page
1
Reports from Genoa and Vienna detail rising Egyptian unrest with grievances against Bathaw governors and a possible revolt. Divans, caps, and guard plans are discussed as authorities prepare to reinforce troops in Egypt while Europe debates troop numbers and future governance.
Fragmentary OCR notes Port News involving ships and river activity. Mentions Susanna and Scurt with references to New and Guant. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate maritime items and local shipping context.
London reports from Paris that the Court will improve commerce in Anjou by making the Boir navigable. The piece notes risks to woollen manufacture, royal funding to suppress Popery in Scotland, victualling orders for several ships bound for America, and obituaries in Kensington Ludgate and Islington. It mentions a sermon at St. Clave's and a drowning in Westminster. The article closes with theatre announcements.
The London Gazette records a Dublin page with a formal humble address from the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and Commons in Parliament assembled to the King, expressing dutiful loyalty and royal esteem. The fragment preserves the ceremonious tone and structure of an official address from the legislature.
Water rose at London Bridge 44 minutes after 8 in the morning, authorities reported. The event disrupted traffic and prompted early closures along the Thames corridor as officials monitored conditions.
Yesterday South Sea Stock stood at 98 with three years for annuities at 115 and one and a half for the opening. New South Sea Annuities at 110 1 8th. Bank 141 5 8ths for opening. Various securities including India bonds, Mine Adventure Shares, and several per cent loans show minor movements and premiums.
The Trustees announce a General Quartrriny Meeting to be held at their Office behind the Royal Exchange London on Wednesday April 6 at ten in the forenoon. Those who have suffered loss by fire are invited to file claims for satisfaction. Constant attendance is provided at the Craig's Court Charing Cross office for insuring properties against fire losses throughout Great Britain.
General Post-Office reports a nightly attack on a London to How.flow mail carrier between three and four in the morning. A single dark-complexioned man on foot, in a light colored horseman's coat, led the pouch away and rode toward London. Rewards are offered for apprehension and conviction, including a royal pardon for informants and any accomplices.
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