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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 23, 1839
Page
7
An 1830s magistrates court session features heated exchanges between Mr Beswick and Mr Benett over witness seating and handling of a prisoner. The lord mayor addresses dog muzzling amid safety concerns. A butcher’s apprentice is charged with dog baiting and taunting a painter, with remand ordered.
A correspondence between the London Pawnbrokers Trade Committee and Lord John Russell is published. The pawnbrokers demand a correction after Times quotes allegedly misattributed remarks, while Lord John Russell’s reply says the remarks did not target pawnbrokers generally.
The committee trials to select a fitting Nelson memorial proceed as 168 models and drawings are submitted. Notable entries include E H Baily’s obelisk with Nelson and Neptune and multiple grand column and pillar designs by various artists. The article notes uneven quality and urges the best work to honor England and its naval hero.
SteaM-BOAT ACCCIDENT Nearly capsizes wherry passengers intoxicated near Vauxhall Bridge. Bridesmaid steam packet steers to avoid danger but collides with a coal barge mooring, paddle-box torn off and notable damage reported.
The report details James Davis charged with firing on Thomas Edwards injuring him amid rent dispute in St David's plantation. Constables allegedly threatened arson and manacled Edwards after injuring him, leading to a controversial acquittal verdict of aggravated assault and a three month sentence.
A speaker declares absence of police and asserts no need for them. They note disputes over wages and rents but express sanguine faith in freedom and claim expectations exceed reality. They urge giving God the glory.
A Friday meeting at the Guildhall Coffee-house unified support for Mr Harvey’s appointment to the commissionership with no dissent. Harvey stated he would accept the office despite an ineligible clause and would vacate his seat if required.
Office Lancaster-place Strand Estabished 1624 Prospectuses on a single sheet for transmission by post daily 10 till 3 Rate of interest on Deposits to be withdrawn at 8 days notice 3 percent Ditto at 6 months notice 33 Proposals for Mortgages of 5000 pounds and upwards on Freehold Estates in England or for the Sale of Life and Reversionary Interest to be made in writing
The report lists numerous securities with percent changes and premiums across currencies and bonds. It notes Exchequer Bills premiums from 30 to 32, while Spanish, Danish, Portuguese, Dutch, Colombian, Mexican, Brazilian, Belgian bonds show varied coupon values and discounts. Railway shares such as Great Western and city banks also display premiums and discounts, reflecting unsettled trading conditions.
The LOMNDON GAZETTE reports insolvent merchants including S Salomonson and several others with certificates dated July 5. It also notes partnerships dissolved or formed across towns like London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Runcorn, naming numerous trades from wine merchants to ship printers and chemists.
Insolvent Joseph Vanghar of Lambeth an oilman and numerous superseded bankruptcies listed for W Fisher J Hickman Hargrave Newell Gummer Webster Withey and others. Certificates and dissolutions include H Dawes malster Bunting Morgaz Claxton and partnerships such as Brandell Clifford Hodgkinson Clasperton Oliver Bewley Cowie Grigg Lock Wood and others.
Monday's market shows a small English Wheat supply and steady English Oats while foreign wheat remains not as active though duty has boosted sales. Barley Beans and Peas stay firm with limited quantities on sale. Irish grain arrives in good supply and oats modestly, with prices flat at Friday’s levels. Arrivals since Saturday include English Wheat 2,579 and foreign Wheat 8,459, Oats 7.80, Barley 4,560, flour dull.
Smithfield market Monday June 17 shows meat sold well with price advances. Beef ranged from 3s 6d to 4s 6d per stone with mutton and veal varying. lamb and pork also quoted. Livestock counts: beasts 2,592. sheep and lambs 22,770. calves 198. pigs 610.
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