20 Mar 1840
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 20, 1840
Page
1
The brief notes yesterday reflect on the Maijls family links to France and Holland. It mentions international connections and suggests ongoing ties across the two European nations.
Reports from Mequinez say Muley Abdallah solidifies grip on Morocco as rivals abandon Muley Miuflandi. In Constantinople the Porte suppresses a sedition over peace with Russia while noting unequal treatment of captives. In Kenna the French envoy Mirepoix pursues neutrality talks and mediates between Madrid and London. A bizarre anecdote ends with a young recruit enlisted after a pig sale bargain.
A March news item from Ipswich dated February 81 reports on ship aid heading to Portree Mahan and suggests Spaniards in Gibraltar are assembling forces to lay siege. It notes a belief that the French may assist and predicts war continuation.
March 18 report from Deal notes remains in the Downs for his Majesty's Ship Trial. Neptune Mason from Virginia and other ships pass by or arrive, including the Essex from Maryland, Tryton from Port Mahon, Titchfield from Jamaica, Charming Betty from Guernsey, Millner from Maryland, Neptune Swart, and Friendship Delang from Seville.
A maid setting bed curtains alight ran for help to stop a house fire but neglected the infants. Ruffell, new Beadle of St Mary Overy, wounded himself after an election and has since died. Reports note large shipments to the East India Company and forthcoming county affizes in Wales. Tonight Timon of Athens and The Conscious Lovers are staged with High Water at London Bridge recorded at 47 minutes after 4.
Reports from Stockholm and Naples describe British negotiations for a commerce treaty, while Venice notes a concluded alliance with the Two Sicilies but not made public. Algerine plans concern Oran, and royal duties include assent to bills. Weathered notices follow with stock prices and local outcomes, including losses and deaths.
The Committee for Letting the City Bands notifies lease details for sea coat meevers in London. A meeting is set in the Guildhall Council Chamber on Wednesday April 16 at four in the afternoon to receive proposals for the fare. Further information is available at the Comptroller's Office in the Guildhall.
A post boy was attacked at four o clock by two footpads between Audley Street End and Tyburn Turnpike. They seized the Worcester and Oxford bags, stealing letters to Worcester Tenbury Bromyard Burford Whitney Woodstock. A 2000 pound reward is offered for apprehension and conviction, with additional pardons for informers.
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