28 Oct 1840
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 28, 1840
Page
1
Paris reports corn price decline at 7 livres per sack from Fontainbleau. Waldegrave departs for London to pursue health. his secretary takes over British affairs during his absence. On October 27 the King’s declaration frees corn grain and pulse imports from duties until December 1741.
Arrived Mary Partis from Cape Fare, Mary Ellen Smallhaw from Petersbourg, Botannia Share from Petersbourg. Greenwich moved west. Industry Biscomas Endea vour sailed to birsadoes. St Peter Hovey from Jamaica. William Elizabeth Allunion from Plymouth. William Berry from Bristol. Industry War Iron Boston. Philerey Button from Oporton. Sally Ellis from Maryland. Spicn Dutch man of war from Lufbon to Holland. Greyhound man of war Balenen from Gibraltar at Portsmouth. Hull Newport Packet Banfield from Boston to London. Wind NNW. Dover Oct 26.
In London 1: The fleet under Sir Chaloner Ogle departs with transports from St Helens, carrying up to 700 tons of rice for America. Rumors claim two 60-gun warships entered Cork with provisions, a claim not strongly believed. Also notes the Lord Mayor Elect's procession plans and various appointments and incidents including a whale bone merchant’s death and charges against two men at Newgate.
A satirical pamphlet-style verse lists complaints of discontented Britons and mocks political figures. It urges cheer in national decline and blames London’s woes on public losses while praising neighbor states. The piece ends with theater notices for The Tenner Husband and The Provokd Husband at Drury Lane and Covent Garden.
A London Bridge water event is recorded in the afternoon with a high water reading noted within 31 minutes after the start of the afternoon period.Authorities cautioned nearby residents and urged vigilance as flooding potential remained under observation.
Stocks and bonds are listed with values and prices including South Sea stock at 1 gr. and 109 7 8ths. New South Sea Annuities 1 8. Bank circulations 1271 half. Royal Exchange Assurance and India securities noted. Various bonds and shares appear with percentages and quotients, reflecting a mid 18th century market page.
The mayor orders the two aldermen to notify ward constables in Breadsheet Crile-Baynard Cherp Cordwiiner Cripplegate Within Faringdon Within Farringdon Without and Vintry to enforce a double watch and keep streets clear for the procession to pass after Twelve o’ clock noontime. Cars carts and coaches must be removed from streets, punishable by restraints, and access to Queen Street and Three Crane Stairs must be kept free for the procession members onboard coaches in orderly fashion. A copy to be published in daily papers.
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