16 Aug 1840
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 16, 1840
Page
1
A loyal British advocate argues that Spain should reimburse war costs and grant full trade rights, Gibraltar and Minorca cession, and security for promises. The piece denounces French schemes and urges a strong, decisive course to safeguard liberty and commerce, warning that failure would doom Britain.
Port news reports arrivals at Whitehaven and Deal with several ships from Virginia Jamaica Montserrat Oporto and Maryland plus ships from Jamaica and Montserrat. Noted vessels include Norfolk Kelsick William Wells Mayflower Bowman Nelson Skelton Duke of Argyle Knowles King George Hanover and Prince Frederick Packets Scarborough and outward-bound ships near the Downs. Charming Betty Nostra St Philip and Phenix Bigg also listed with their origins and wind conditions noted as West.
London report notes Brest fleet plans to intercept homeward ships. Oglethorpe losses near St Augustine denied. Carolina voyage gains cautious assurance. Chelsea College marks change in chief clerk. Westminster vestry selects a new clerk. Archibald Hutchinson of Hastings dies rich. Henry Guay MP, and Mrs Ogborne of Cheapside die. Fox hunting surge described as overrun countryside. Farmers blame wickedness for pests on juncture.
A discharged nobleman, angered by his dismissal, raised a band of sport animals to distress his lord’s tenants. A Carman near Mr. Roffey’s Distillery suffered severe injuries when a cart wheel crushed his leg and foot. The man died at Guy’s Hospital. Caermarthen reports a ship ashore near Penrice but with most cargo saved. Imports from Dunkirk included cambricks, cochineal, indigo, and brandy. exports included lead shot and gold coin. A prior rumor about prosecutions for Farting Potts papers appears uncertain. The piece recalls Captain Killicranky’s stance on Irish wool smugglers and trade with France, noting a quip about letting rogues live for revenue.
A letter notes four gentlemen named to represent the city in the next Parliament and questions the publisher's authority. The writer urges waiting for the Liverymen to meet and determine the proper choice, as no inherent right exists and objections may be raised to at least one candidate. High water at London Bridge is recorded as 32 minutes after 4.
The column lists varied securities and rates such as South Sea Stock, Annuities, Bank, and Exchequer Orders with odd figures like 18th 100 3 qrs and 112 1 half. It includes London and African bonds, a mine venture, and a lottery ticker note, ending with a remark that 2s equals 173 above real value.
London announces that gardeners and others with stands in the new Market for Herbs or Greens near Leadenhall Market must occupy their stands by September 1 or they will be left to others. The notice is issued by the Committee of Common-Council to manage public markets in the city.
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