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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 08, 1851
Page
10
An 19th century notice extols Mr. Halse as a leading Medical Galvanist and lauds his portable galvanic device. It claims the apparatus is safer and more effective than earlier models, restoring muscular power and offering renewed vigor, with Halse's residence at 22 Brunswick-square.
The English Funds rose to 973 consols after a ministerial change in Paris, then fell to 96 amid concerns. Exchequer Bills climbed to 62s premium. Revenue and trade showed a surplus and rising excise, with total surplus reaching £1,012,817. Board of Trade exports increased by £671,158 versus last year, totaling £6,981,874 for the year. Foreign stock markets were quiet with minor declines in several issues. railway shares also eased slightly.
The Gazette records a long list of bankruptcies and sequestrations across towns in Britain and Ireland. Names include Pownaty Ipswich Harwich shipowner. Jamie Charles Cochranear Clifton Street financier. William Stephens Meryweather brickmaker. George Fletcher Allen Mayfield hosier. Archibald Brothers Keilarsbrae near Alloa manufac turers. The notices cover dates in January and February and reference associated solicitors and firms.
The Hereford Ross and Gloucester line promoters report sufficient subscriptions to begin their plan. The Corn Market was very dull yesterday with business transacting at unchanged prices.
A list of dividend payments due to various individuals and tradesmen across England. Names include J H Mills Hove Sussex saddler A Russell Ashford Kent tailor J B Nunn Colchester Ipswich coin-dealer J Dawa Newbury Berkshire dealer in coins G Rougement Broad Street merchant H Spiller St John s Wood slater R Leach Newmarket tailor C Cove Hornchurch Essex builder Rev A Keir North Cave wool merchant with dates starting January 7 9 and subsequent Thursdays or Tuesdays at listed offices and firms.
Weak demand for English Wheat from neighboring counties followed by damp conditions. Foreign wheat steady with fair inquiries for dry samples, while other qualities show little activity. Flour and barley trade sluggish with declining rates, beans and peas cheaper, oats from Scotland and Ireland 6d cheaper, linseed dearer and cakes in fair demand. Cloverseeds show sparse activity.
Monday January 6 reports from Smithfield show large cattle arrivals for the time of year and generally steady beef prices with best Scots at 3s 10d per stone. Sheep demand firm with top old Downs at 4s 4d per 8lbs, calves at full prices, pigs weak at late rates, and veal and mutton values noted. Leadmarket figures from Newgate and Leadenhall list inferior beef 2s 0d to 2s 2d per 8lbs carcase, prime large veal 26s 3d, large pork 24s 8d, small pork 38s 4d.
London market notes show no beneficial change in business with Irish butter hardly moving. Prices range Cork 70s to 79s 3d, Waterford Limerick 70s to 76s, Sligo 68s to 72s, Tralee 68s to 70s, and best foreign 88s3d to 92s3d. Butter and bacon demand muted, lard weak. Dorset butter at 90s to 94s per cwt, bread prices 83s to 188 per dozen pounds.
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