Grim warning on French Cambrick trade and Irish crime rise
A Daily Post analysis argues for higher duties on French cambrick to curb luxury imports and bolster British manufactures. The piece links policy to economic strength and notes local events: Alderman Gilbert King elected Lord Mayor, John Brad Shaw and George Brazier as sheriffs. Court reports from Tralee and Wicklow recount a shipwreck defense, and two Kirwan executions for murder and theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Spanish West- Indies
Britain
Gilbert King
John Brad Shaw
George Brazier
Elys
Tralee
Theobald Butler
Edward Sergerson
Butler
Wicklow
Michael Kirvan
Patrick Kirvan
James Kirvan
Michael Kirwan
Bowes
Embargo Lift Sparks Beef and Butter Exports Dublin May Day
Ireland news reports the embargo removal on beef and butter leading to large shipments through the Dublin Custom House. It covers a society wedding of Michael Chamberlain to Deborah Roberts, a navy treasurer appointment for Thomas Clutterbuck, and military movements including Foot Guards at the Tower and Scots Fusiliers marching for embarkation. Also notes Victualling efforts, a Dover/Dublin marriage route for Lafcannah and Louth, a Canterbury bishop’s death, a royal assignment, and a robbery near Sydenham Common with threats after a watch and money loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dublin
Custom House
Michael Chamberlain
Deborah Roberts
Dairies
Robert Roberts
Court of Ex
London
Thomas Clutterbuck
Plympton
Devonshire
Treasury
Arthur.Onslow
House of Commons
Foot Guards
Tower
Tower Hill
Regiment of Scots Fusiliers
Nottingham
Orford
St. George
Spithead
John Lafcannagh
Redbourn
Hentfordshire
Abigal Louth
Chester
Canterbury
Tennison
Oxford
Archbishop Tennison
John Barnwell
Shephall
County of Hertford
Diocese of London
Carr
London Insurance
Sydenham Common
PORT NEWS UPDATE FROM DOWNS AND DOCKS
May 7 to May 8 reports arrivals and movements of ships including his Majesty's Ship Loo and the Charming Molly under various winds. The Hunt arrives from Topham while other vessels reach Dover Deal Gibraltar Dublin and London ports with crews and owners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
the Downs
Dover
Charming Molly
Pol Kinghorn
Falmouth
London
Hunt
Topham
Gibraltar
Prince William, Fleming
Dublin
Dawkins, Taylor
Goodwill
Williamson
Drontheim
Fire Destroys Stony-Stratford Towns and Port Fire
Reports from Stony-Stratford describe complete ruin of both old and new towns by fire, starting in a wicker woman’s house. Trade items moved that day include wine, brandy, rum, wrought iron, brass, gunpowder, tea, and brass for various destinations, as military actions unfold near Toulon and Munich. The scene mentions multiple ports, ships, and warnings, with further updates from Dresden and references to bankrupts and theatre performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony-Stratford
Oporto
Dunkirk
Jamaica
Barbadoes
Virginia
Ireland
London Gazette
Mey Feilles
Don Philip
Toulon
Aubes
Frechts
Dresden
Bohemia
Francfort
Hague
N.S
Bavaria
Munich
Berendau
Poland
Franstadt
W.S
Aimal Belisle
London Bridge Market Watch Sees Mixed Bond Prices
Financial notes report late Saturday with South Sea stock at 106 3, South Sea annuities at 112 3, new South Sea annuities at 133 3. Bank price absent. circulation at 51 5s. India price listed as aio. Three per Cent annuities, Royal Exchange Assurance, Lordan ditto, and India Hands quoted with various tickers. Several securities show no price or are discounted with Exchequer orders and discounts mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
Lordan Ditto Mt
Exchequer
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Daily Post
Wilam Elmes
St. James
Liberty of
Westminster
Middlesex
Joseph Stephens
Bristol
Willam Emerton
Kensington
Chapman
John Snisling
Botolph Lane
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Orp Batchetor
Mrs Lucy
Town
Covent Garden
London Bridge
Hlington
Pew
Highgate Gatehouse
Hampstead
King’s Head Tavern
Middle-Row
Holbourn
Marine
Birchin-Lane
Dyers Hall
Thames-Street
Samuel Rosinson
Bow
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