18 Dec 1836
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 18, 1836
Page
1
The writer laments party plots and the lack of repay for loyal Whigs while Tories suffer. He cites King Charles II and Queen Anne era indemnities, recounts Lockhart and Lindsay episodes, and criticizes Scotland’s leaders for starvings and betrayals. He vows more examples later.
Port News from DartmanaB Cowes Southampton Deal and Remain in the Downs lists ships arriving and sailing for Lisbon Calais Hamburg Guernsey Alderney Jamaica Seville Portsmouth Virginia with captains Woodroop Pearcy Pitton Hubbard Clement and Wright and vessels like Mary Amy Sarah and Read. Wind S W.
In London, Mr Mills a celebrated comedian died after a twelve day illness. His last stage appearance was as the sick King in Henry the Fourth. Edward Smith, a hop merchant, died at his Warling Street home. he was a bachelor noted for charity to the poor. The Lord Mayor and city officials presented the Prince of Wales with the Freedom of the City in a gold box at St. James's, followed by a royal dinner and music. Also, six East India Company directors bid farewell to the Court of Directors as commanders leave service, including Captain Boftlin and Captain Martings aboard the Duke of.
Notices chronicle ship captains for Madera coast Bengall Bombay and Bengall routes, a Cambridge cleric collated to Ludham and Potter Heigham livings, a Glamorganshire Earl's divorce case heard by Dr Bettesworth, a Berkeley funeral procession to Stoke, Catenton ward council contest, the death of Mr Humphrey Drew in Westminster, charity sermons for underprivileged children, and evening theatre bills including The Miser and The Orphan Han at Drury Lane Covent Garden and Lincoln's Inn Fields.
Water surge reported at London Bridge 49 minutes after 11 in the morning. Authorities warned of rising levels and urged caution for riverside visitors. No injuries reported as crews monitored the scene and secured access.
Yesterday figures show South Sea Stock at 997 shillings. Annuities at 112, New Annuities at 113, bank rates around 14 31/2. Various securities include Royal Exchange Insurance 110 1/2, London Assurance 141 1/2, African 16, English Corner 2 3/4, and three percent government and exchequer orders with premiums noted. Market text is fragmentary and lists multiple items with mixed prices.
The Court of Assistants of the Royal African Company issues notice that the transfer books will be closed from Thursday December 23 to Thursday January 19 for the election of Governor Sub-Governor Deputy-Governor and twenty four Assistants for the ensuing year by order of the Court of Assistants Richard Spence
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