East India merchants plan unified sales in London
A London meeting of East India trade merchants chaired by J H Palmer discussed continuing and formalizing sales of East India produce after the East India Company ceased direct involvement. They proposed uniform charges, weighed goods, rent rules, and consolidated rates, aiming to fair terms for importers and to keep trade equitable with dock and warehouse practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aft Ssr
Éserday
London
Avena
East India Company
J. H. Palmer
Bates
Shawe
Malcolmson
Norton
Crawford
M. P
Prince
Colquhoun
Thomas Dent
Larpent
C. J.H. Palmer
East India
Ee India Company
East India Directors
East India Uce
Committee of East India Merchants
Committee of Merchants
Mincioglane
Committee of India
King
Herman
Cook
Wilkinson
Ctleman
Revolution Among the Bees in Strathbraan Farm Town
A swarm of seven bees hived together in Strathbraan Dunkeld forming a single mass in a linseed hogshead. Contest over queen leadership led to faction and strike action, ending in waste and weakened hive. Glasgow Courier notes the political allegory and warns of winter survival risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathbraan
Dunkeld
England
Glasgow Courier
Fire scare and church trap in Yeovil and shore
Reports from Sherborne Journal describe a boy found asleep in a Yeovil church pew after services, while another item details a coal mine fire near Bradford where four men descended Low Moor Pit and three died from the damp, the fourth grievously injured. Also noted is Belgian commercial envoy Flora voyage plans and a Huddersfield arson warrant against William Hepworth and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeovil
Irish
Sherborne
Bradford
Low Moor
Messra. Dawson and Co
York Chronicle
Borcrum
Flora
Gailing
M. Joseph Partres
Department of the Interior
Bolivia
Chile
Peru
Sandwich Islands
Manilla
China
Belgium
Natural History
Singapore
Huddersfield
William Hepworth
Hepworth
John Bottomley
Out Lane
Bottomley
America
Halifax Express
French Papers Report New Electoral Vacancies Abroad
From the French papers: a royal ordinance convokes electoral colleges in Bayonne, Beaumont-sur-Sarthe, Rochefort, and Villefranche as deputies resign to sit elsewhere. Other actions unite Maine-et-Loire and Vienne to military divisions, cut polcance, and reassign a gunpowder service director. Also notes tensions between de Taleyrand and Borgo, Spanish-Spanish observations, and Swiss penal code discussions. Gen Rodil advances from Tulosa toward Licata as Zumalacarreguy campaigns with rebels. deserters report poor conditions and continued danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basse Pyrenées
Bayonne
The
Sarthe
Beaumont-sur-Sarthe
de Taleyrand
M. Puzzo di Borgo
Tras-os-Montes
Isabella Maria
Lisbon
Biscay
Journal de la Guienne
Madame Zumalacarreguy
Spain
M. Thiers
Soleure
Berne
Ribourg
Zurich
Vienna
ST. Jean-De-Luz
Rodil
Tulosa
Licata
Jaureguy
Iriarte
Zumalacarreguy
Marin
San Estevan
Oyarzun
Don Carlos
Zumalucarreguy
St Pee
Builder Bernell Accused of Wage Theft and Assault
Jonas Whartnaby writes to the editor alleging Henry Bernell of Fetterlane discharged his partner Thomas Wilcox after a dinner break, then refused full wages and assaulted Whartnaby. He claims Alderman Cowan dismissed the case amid unionist bias, and urges action against master builders’ double standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bercell
Fetterlane
Thomas Wilcox
Alderman Cowan
Wilcox
Bernell
March
Freet Street
Henry Corbett
Corbett
London
Jonas Whartnaby
Society of Operative Carpenters
Builders Meet To Decide On Declaration Refusal
The master builders met at the London Coffee-house to discuss the course after building artificers and labourers refused to sign the Declaration. Reporters were excluded, so details of the proceedings are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figaro
Buidders
London
Ludgate-bill
NEWSPAPER STAMP DUTY AND THE BROUGHAM CONTROVERSY
The Standard critiques Lord Brougham over proposed repeal of the newspaper stamp tax. It accuses him of selfish motives, questions his influence on public information, and warns that repealing the tax would degrade the English press while favoring penny papers and speculators. The piece contrasts British and American press quality, urging resistance to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Brougham
Morning Chronicle
Times
Lord Brougham
Reading
House of Commons
London
Great Britain
Acheronta Morebo
Knowlede
Blackwood
England
Messrs
Grant and
Bell
True Sun
Benbow
Hetherington
Carlile
America
United States
Europe
New York
New World
van Dienen
Singaporé
Press and the stamp laws in Hobart's Town and New York
The piece argues against Lord Brougham's view of an untaxed press, warning that printed knowledge is not guaranteed by publication. It cites fallacies about public judgment, compares securities for doctors and lawyers to political instructors, and notes Swift and 1712 stamp duties as lessons on press taxation and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
New York
Lord Brougham
Physicians and Surgeons
Quack Medical
Pblic
Morning Chronicle
Lord’ Brougham
Swift
Stella
Observator
Flying Post
Addison
Steele
Examiner
Royal Navy Vessels Visit Portsmouth Dockyard
The Portsmouth harbor page reports advance wages paid to Buzzard brigantine crew under Lt W C Burbidge, Morning arrival of Firebrand steam yacht with Hon George Elliott, and Admiralty Board inspection of the Dock-yard. Also notes the Flower of Yarrow tragedy survivor burial and a warning about false Jewish converts amid city chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Burbidge
Mr. Allen
George Elliott
Admiralty
Board of Admiralty
Victory
Royal George
Excellent
Action
Orestes
Tedea
Firebrand Admiralty
Seaflower
Rover
Duchess of Braganza
William Nutter
Duke of Buccleuch
Southsea Beach
Colewort
Portsmouth
Eieur P.a
Hebrews
Operative Builders Meeting in Westminster Seeks Unity
A Westminster committee of shopkeepers and householders supporting the St. Margaret's operatives met at the Prince's Head to review funds, discuss master builder secessions, and resolve disputes with unions. Subscriptions from local victuallers were reported as ongoing, with a full departmental statement promised by the Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince’s Head
Prince’s Street
Storey’sgate
Westminster
St. Margaret's
Butler
Central Committee
Masters’ Union
Ponsford
Bangham
York-street
Bowen
Whisson
Great Chapel-street
Messrs
Cuitt
Combe, Delafield, and Co
West
Messrs. Combe and
Delafield
The
Lions
Gridiron Installation Planned at Bolt Court
Cobbett's Register reports a plan to erect a gridiron at Bolt Court as a political gesture. The scheme involves transporting a gilt gridiron from Kensington, hauled by four horses, to Bolt Court for display until a sovereign in gold can be sold. A celebratory dinner will follow, mocking critics who opposed the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolt-court
Kensington
Cobbett’s Register
Spain in crisis as Catalans resist Madrid trimming policy
Our own correspondent reports Catalan resistance to Madrid’s policy amid a complex succession struggle. He notes Mina’s potential rise, Carlist threats, and fear of Don Carlos while warning that the Queen’s guardians must act wisely. The piece cites French dispatches claiming Carlist victories and mentions Talleyrand, Pozzo di Borgo, Antommarchi, Marmont, and imperial diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Hig
Niz
Cortes
Madrid
Don Carlos
Carlos
Bourhoe
Charley
Diz
Tuileries
Louis Philip
Spain
Don ‘Cariog
Mina
Freedom of Nations
Gazette de France
Zamalacarreguy and Co
Carandelet
Lorian
Marshal Gerard
Talleyrand
Pozzo di Borgo
Thacels
Antommarchi
Prince Marat
Floridas
Marshal Marmont
Constantinople
Paria
Lord Ponsonby
Ireland. Loven Coaris plan to unite Corrib and Ballina line
Ireland reports a projected plan to unite the long Cor rib with the river and extend navigation from Galway to Ballina. The idea has strong popular support and is unlikely to be abandoned soon. The piece notes public grasp of the plan and its anticipated benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loven Coaris
Lou
Galfway
Ballina
Connaught
Siico Mai
Stigmail
Palmerstown
Chapelizod
Jam Boyle
Stigo
Jupee
Jeb
Rostrevoir
Fife
Jebb
Asa No
Briel
Ireland
Dublin
Packet
Dromagh
Cork
Esca
Davies
Kelchers
Driscolls
Reardon
Kelcher
Doctor Hale
Killala
Tuam
Freeman
Castlebar Einestown
Thomas's
Sta Lishing
Thomas
Tithes dispute and release in Burton Leonard parish
Seven years of litigation between Reverend Robert Ilis vicar of Burton Leonard and parishioners over small tithes ended with multiple defendants paying sums or facing contempt charges in York Castle. All but one, William Kay, were released after duration in confinement since May 1829. Kay remained in durance until a Tuesday follow-up. Also notes Napoleon inscription tale and snuff box anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ilis
Burton Leonard
Koarrenborough
York Castle
Bower
Wam William Kay
Durance
Halifax Express
Napoleon A. Porr
Peror
Marie Louise
Maria Louisa
Napoleon
Marie Tonks
Alaria Louisa
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East India Trade
Foreign Intelligence
the True Sun
Aus
Operative Builders
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