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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 14, 1838

Page

7

Market notes on bank advances and foreign bonds

Orry reports scarce money as reimbursement dates near for bank advances to merchants and discount houses and for settlement of two stock exchange acts. Foreign bonds quotations are unusually low while dividends flow in, with loans in Lombard Street at 3 to 5 percent. Gold and silver exports from London show bars to Hamburg and coin to Australia, with silver shipping to several destinations.

Orry the Stock Exchange East India Company Foreign Stock Exchange Lombard-street Foreign Department London Hamburg Australia South Australia Rotterdam Sydney Canton Mogadore Mauritius

Bankrupts and Dissolutions Listed in Bondon Gazettth

A Bakerstreet era notice records bankruptcies across multiple trades including Matthews grocer and cheesemonger at Kingsland Field paper maker The Waters and Pinner copper-plate printer. Partnerships dissolved list diverse firms from silk-dyers to ironmongers and drapers across Yorkshire Lancashire Cornwall and London.

Bondon Gazetth Famay William Matthews Kingsland George Field the Waters Herel Hempstead Hertford Paper Teaker Willian Strickland Gledili Clerkenwell Japanier David Pinner Finsbury Yosker John Ranson Tottenham Court-Lard Victualler James Skeat Lostwithiel Cornwall William Clayton Newcastle-upon-Tyne Robert Liddell Monkwestmouth Shore Durham Joseph Smith Salford Lancaster William Curtis Clutton Somersetshire John James Axdereon York Irving Shore Preston Lancashire Thomas Hodgson Ata William Hodgson Thorp Bsnacal R. Waller Rebert Robinson Reywood Robinson Oldham John Wm Bowen Samuel Morgan Swansea Jinen-drapers Alfred Perkins James Fryer Cornhill John Bruce William Smith Francis-street Golden-Square Rodt. Hutchinson Henry Bourne Wolsingham John Haffenden Wm Pye London Cadiz Gibraltar Lewis Novelli Anthony Casacuberta Manchester Thosmas Atking Frederick Atkins Torquay Attornys Alderngate-street Candlewick-Miakera Joseph Jeacocks William Hartis Birmingham Geo. Kift Henry Kift Bristol Joseph Ramsden Henry Ramsden Alfred Ramedes Sowexby-bridge Halifax Tega Edward Ramsden Samuel Blackburn David Back Sorley Liverpool

Bankruptcies and Dissolutions in London Gazette List

London Gazette notice from October 9 lists bankrupts including Henry Stephen Winter in Bristol and William Ashmore in Sheffield. It also records dissolutions of numerous partnerships across England with names, trades, and locations such as Leeds hosiers and Liverpool surgeons, plus certificates dated Oct 30 for tradesmen and manufacturers.

London Gazette Henry Stephen Winter Bristol William Ashmore Sheffield John Holme Whiston Lancashire James Collins Gillingham Dorsetshire B. Marsden Leeds Hosiersa T. Campa T. Whately Great Berkhampstead Hertfordshire J. Myatt W. Yates Jackfield Shropshire G. Smart J. Hardy Yorkrow Lambeth Sawyers H. Emett J. B. Mason Liverpool J. Ackroyd J. Bridgman Mercers C. W. Newman Jun J.W. Macrae J. Abbott J. 9. Abbott Leek Staffordshire J. Sykes J. Tinker Huddersfield Yorkshire E. Lunt J. Huson H. Bourne Wigton Cumberland O. Heyworth J. Heyworth L. Heyworth J. .I.phipps B. Butterworth J. Carlisle Rio de Janeiro U. Heyworth J. Phipps

Destructive Fire at Shoreditch Wadding Works

A major fire in the wadding manufactory of Mr. York at Shoreditch drew police and fire brigades to the scene. By eleven o'clock the danger had passed and the fire was under control, with extensive property damage confined to the premises. The report also notes a new almanac publication and discusses omnibus and cab licensing measures and political commentary.

Shoreditch York Highstreet Pig’s Headcourt Norfolk Fields House of Commons M. Wood, Bart London House of Correction New-road Oxford-street Strand Morris Bow Street Minshull

Letters to the Editor from Camberwell reader on Fact's letters

A Camberwell subscriber criticizes a columnist known as Fact for misrepresentations about politics and debt imprisonment. The writer advocates factual reporting, recalls past political support, and invites Fact to respond in the Chronicle.

Assistant Drapers Call for Educational Relaxation in London

A letter from Nor an Assistant Draper of London dated Oct 9 1838 argues that assistant drapers are confined and deprived of mental enrichment. It appeals to principals to end late hours and allow access to lectures and recreation to improve moral character and business acumen.

Smr England Sam Sir London

Parachute Incident Sparks Balloon Explosion at Cheltenham

Mr Hampton described a descent where no gas ignition occurred and the sunlit varnished silk caused a fiery glare. After detachment the balloon rose rapidly and exploded, splitting the upper to lower ground. the parachute remained unharmed. A second item notes a New Hall farmer possessing a cow and sow bonded by affection, with the cow tending a litter of pigs. An elderly Thomas Davis, 106, was buried at St Katherine Cree after years in the parish workhouse amid care at the end of life.

Hampton Cheltenham New Chesterfield Wearmouth Katherine Cree Leadenhall-street Thomas Davis Susannah Davis Shropshire St. Katherine Cree Morison British College of Health London Norwich Oll A. Charlwood St. Andrew's Moricon Dr. Morrison

Insolvent Debtor Court Hears Accidents Case

A petition in the Insolvent Debtors Court cites accidents as a cause for appearance by a carrier named Godfrey. Lord Segrave appears as creditor after a damaged carriage. a verdict is obtained but no money paid. The insolvent is discharged following annual practice. The Edinburgh Assay Office confirms silver plate standard for 1837-38.

Godfrey Incorporation of Goldsmiths

P David France Named Sole Agent for Weekly Chronicle Sale

P David France of Newcastle upon Tyne is appointed sole agent to sell the Weekly Chronicle in Northumberland Durham Cumberland and Newcastle upon Tyne. The Chronicle will be ready for delivery every Saturday morning from London with options for books magazines and periodicals. Printing and bookbinding services offered and Everybody’s Almanack 1839 advertised with illustrations and zodiac border. The Independent West Middlesex Assurance Company shows reduced premiums and life annuity rates with capital and territorial offices listed.

David France Side Newcastle,upon-Tyne Chronicle Northumberland Durham Cumberland Newcastles Upon London Independent West Middlesex Assurance. Company Bazaar Baker-street Portman-square Abbey-street Dublin Albany-street Edinburgh Saint’ Vincent-atreet Gregow Mavnacents Samuel Eyre John Wilson G. E. Williams William Hole Bank of England Puissteran Marshall Hall Manchester John Ogle Else Eng Manchester-street James Devereux Hustler Park-astreet Simon Thurnton Southampton-street Bloomsbury Square Loxicrrons Messie Williams and Sos Hart-street West Middlesex Assurance Company West Middlesex Assurance ‘Company England Fire Department United Kingdom British Empire Westminster Europe Hedica Abernethy Henry Heimeryweton Strand Messrs. Hannay and.Co Oxford-street Detmerlington Oxford Street Hannay and Dietricheren Ashton Lancashire Williamson Ditto Kerrison Ashton-under-Line Hobson Axmouth Devon Dampier Birmingham Snow-hill Watts Steelhouse-lane Gues Bradshawagate Gardner Boston Nove Bristol Castle Mill-street Redcliff-hill Self Burnley Richards Fletcher Colne High-street Baldwin Cowes Isle of Wight Exeter Fitze St. Sidwell's Pring Heywood Heys Hall Haycraft Hyde Floweryfield Booth Jersey St. Hellier le Cros Leeds Briggate Heaton Itte Leicester Marketplace Coo

Franklin's Miscellany promotes conjugal happiness and literature

An advertisement extols Franklin's Miscellany as a weekly Saturday issue priced at three half-pence. It touts essays on choosing a wife and husband, praises high literary quality, and highlights a Queen Victoria medallion portrait offered with Nos. 43 and 48. It notes original genius support, and publishers B D Cousins at Duke Street Lincoln's Inn Fields.

Franklin Bexzamix Franklin the Res’ Lfe Eames Queen Victoria Queen Victoris A. We B.D. Cousins Duke-street Lincoln’s Inn-Field Mey

Boston Union guardians debate aged married inmates housing

At a Saturday meeting Rev Robingog proposed that all married inmates over 60 with good characters be allowed to reside together in the workhouse with a separate room for each couple. Mr Barber offered an amendment giving aged couples applying for relief the option of increased outdoor relief or entering the workhouse. After speeches the amendment carried by nine, and relief amount to be considered.

Guardians of the Boston Union Robingog Union Barber

London Markets Report Wheat and Corn Trends

The Mark Lane market notes a tolerably good wheat trade with fine foreign samples in fair demand. Prices for samples fall 1s per quarter, flour sales soft, and barley and oats show slower demand. Arrival figures from Oct 1 to Oct 6 list English and foreign grains with total wheat 29 013 quarters and flour 4 680 sacks. The London-average prices show Wheat 6d and 1d per imperial quarter, Oats 2d per bushel.

Corn Exchange Mark-Lane Kent Essex Suffolk Ireland London

Smithfield Market Report Averages Improve With Bigger Beasts

Beasts supply remains large and meat quality improving as buyers attend in fair numbers. Trade shows more animation, with general clearance by market close. Calves moderate, pork in demand with small porkers valued higher than last week. City Toll Book lists show sheep 29 2 5, calves 127, pigs 555, mutton 3864 at various prices.

Smithfield

Newgate Market Prices October Market for Meats

The supply of town and country killed meat has been good and demand middling with beef 2s 4d to 3s 8d per stone of 8 lbs, mutton 28s 6d to 8s 10d, veal 38s 2d to 45s 6d, pork 3s?d to 5s 6d per stone of 8 lbs.

Newgate Tue EspAar

Poultry and Game Prices on Thursday October 9

There is a strong supply of game and poultry with good trade and fair prices. Geese range 4s 6d to 7s 8d, hares 3s to 4s, partridges 1s 2d to 2s, fowls 3s 8d to 4s 9d, chickens 3s 3d to 4s 8d, pigeons 4d to 7d each, ducks 3s 6d to 5s per pair, wild rabbits 3s to 12d, tame rabbits 15s per dozen, grouse 4s 8d to 7s per brace, pheasants 4s 3d to 5s each.

Market Reports on Hay Prices Across Regions

Turspay October 9 notes fair supply and steady trade. SMITHFIELD and REGENT's Park list hay Clover and Straw prices with ranges from £1 16s to £8 8s and up to £6 85. Port Au and WuHurcuaret record hay prices from £3 0s to £5 88 with Clover about £8 3s to £6 58.

Turspay Smithfield Regent’s Pank Port Au Straw

Hop Market Shows Decline in Prices and Market Slump

Tuesday October 9 Boneven notes weak activity in the hop market with prices for inferior and middling hops dropping from 5s to 108 per cwt. Fine hops remain as costly as the prior week. Names E Kent M Kent W Kent are cited with addresses 903 and 120. 41268 [125s] 94s and pockets from 1888. Baga 1838 pockets 1838. Sussex 1068 to 118s 808 to 1608 Farnham.

Boneven E. Kent M. Kent W. Kent Baga

Market fluctuations hit colonial commodities amid varied demand

The Colonial markets show renewed activity with price advances for brown and yellow sugars and Mauritius demand steady. Coffee, East India sales, and rum trade display mixed results as buyers meet sellers on easier terms yet resist deep price declines. A broad view notes limited tea demand, rising Brand y sales, and firm Geneva prices.

Births Marriages and Deaths Notices Briefly Recorded

Births: on the 3rd in Albion street Hyde Park a daughter to Wilsom Heetherrington Esq and wife. On the 4th at Dynas Powis Glamorganshire a son and heir to Henry T. Lee Esq. Marriages: on the 4th at St George Hanover Square Alfred William Cleverly Esq of Kilworth Cork to Amelia Bennet late Captain Jennings RN. On the 6th at St Alphage Greenwich Frederick F. Jackson to Martha King. On the 6th at St George Hanover Square Richard Eldes Neave to Anna Maria Eyton. Deaths: on the 2d at Temple Durham J Eames aged 59. On the 2d at Woolwich Capt Edward Bathurst RM aged 44. On the 7th apoplexy Mr Cham Pitt of 11 Adam Street Adelphi aged about 59.

Albion Street Hyde Park Wilsom Heetherington Dynas Powis Glamorganshire Henry T. Lee St. George’s Hanover Square Alfred William Cleverley Kilworth County of Cork Samuel Cleverly Queen Anne-street Cavendish Square M.D Amelia Bennet Captain Jennings St. Alphage Greenwich Frederick F. Jackson Mile-end Martha King Blackheath-road Daniel King Hanover-square Richard, Eldes Richard Neave Royal Hospital Chelsea Anna Maria John Eyton Eyton Shropshire Temple Durham Petersfield J. Eames Woolwich Edward Bathurst R.M Windsor Slough London Great Western Railway Cham Pitt Adam Street Adelphi

Classified notice print line from 1888 Strand publication

Printed at No 16 Catherine street Strand Middlesex by Jann Nozetsy of John street Went parish Christ church Surrey Published for the Proprietors by CaanLes PENNY at the paid office No 16 Catherine street Strands where all Advertisements and Communications are requested to be sent Sunday October 14 1888

John Armstrong Colocynth Sf Stakps Somerset House Arma Winstanley Poultry London John T. Eddy Bishop Stortford Evans Long Lane Chandler Oxford-street Sanger Oxford Street Hannay Encor Butler Cheapside St. Paul Johnston Cornhill Barthrop Bermondsey-street Croyden Wigmore Street Headebourk Middle Row Holborn Jones High Holborn Snowden Haymarket Prout Strand M'Getrick Tottenham Armstrong Catherine-street Middlesex Jann Nozetsy John-streat Christchurch Surrey CaanLes Penny Catherine-streat Strands

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