25 Apr 1840
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 25, 1840
Page
1
Barrannicus argues that the balance of power in Europe depends on Britain countering French aims and Sweden's position. He warns Russia could surpass France, urges naval strength in the Baltic, notes trade and naval store priorities, and contemplates war risks and alliances.
The article lists ships and captains with origins and destinations including Gibraltar Jamaica Africa Ireland Antigua Chester Cadiz Plymouth Santa Cruz and Dublin. Vessels named Hannah and Janes Resolution Berwick Draper St Anthony Eagle Omoth Margaretta and others arrive or depart Dover with winds described as April air.
Wednesday night Lady Bowmont delivered a son at Hanover Square House and Ely House Holborn gave birth to a daughter. Plymouth master ropemaker Mr Martin died after four years of service. Customs officers seized 4200 weight of tea near Burnham as smugglers fled. Meetings planned in Middle sex for county reforms. Ireland’s Chief Justice to become Serjeant. Chester and other ports opened to corn imports. Woollen manufacturing resumes in Montgomeryshire led by Thomas Lowndes and backed by the East India Company.
Historical market figures show South Sea stock and annuities with varied prices and yields. A notice from the Committee for Letting the City's Lands, in the Guildhall, invites proposals for pavings work with details at the Comptroller’s office. Comptroller Den Hamond signs as official.
Members of the Society of Free and Accepted Masons are requested to take tickets for a dinner with the Right Hon. Earl of Kintore Grand Master tomorrow the 26th at Brother Vipont's Long-Room Hampstead. Tickets may be had at Moody's Temple-Bar Austen's Braund's Head Revis's Charing-Cross and Tow's Inn Cornhill.
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