24 Nov 1800
Page 1
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 24, 1800
Page
1
A parliamentary report notes a bill to prohibit distillation or production from grain, introduced by a Commons member and discussed by the Lord Chancellor, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Lord IFeffingham. The debate adjourned without final passage.
A detailed report covers a Rule to discharge Sir Thomas Whaley from custody, the Warren of Attorney, and Whaley’s alleged conspiracy with Burnaby Abrahams and others to win money at play. It notes affidavits, contested claims, and the court's decision to send the matter to a jury while ordering the Warrant of Attorney to stand as security. The section also reports sentences for naval stores theft and various parliamentary items including supply and price considerations.
Fragmentary text honors a lord mayor and public figures, praising temperance justice and humanity while noting charitable actions and parliamentary conduct. Mentions a charity book sale and distribution of “One Thousand Three hundred Good Things” with lists of publishers and contributors.
Market report from the Gorn Exchange in London dated Nov 24 notes a tolerable supply of wheat from Essex and nearby ports, with English wheat selling near last week’s highs while inferior and foreign varieties declined. Barley and malt remain well supplied and prices trend high. oats and beans show demand. Grain on board ships lists Wheat at 84s, fine ditto 166s to 200s, rye 56s to 70s, barley 9s to 80s, malt 9s to 10s, and various other grains with fluctuating prices. Flour price at 1108 per sack, with total flour stock value cited. Seed and other commodities show mixed rates per quarter and per bushel. Smithfield and Leadenhall markets report hay and straw prices, with average hay around 61s 3d and Clover hay at 325s 0d per ton.
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