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Newspaper
Daily Courant
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 15, 1735
Page
2
A reader reviews a literary work, noting that argument and eloquence dominate while oppositional reasoning is neglected. The writer praises the Persian Stranger for being entertaining with a plausible talent for romance and confirms personal candor in supporting the author’s merit. The passage underscores factionalism and the author’s agreeable style.
A true list of prisoners tried at Exeter Castle during Lent Assizes 1735 before Sir John Comyns. It records multiple death sentences for murder and burglary, transportation terms for theft, and various lesser punishments. Also noted are naval appointments, ship arrivals, and local deaths and society events.
Stock prices listed include South Sea at 82 3 qths and 106 5-8 for the Opening News. Bonds show 31 103. 3 per Cent at 93 1-half, Bank at 140 3 qths, York Buildings 4 African 16 India 148 1-4th. English Copper 21. 2s and Welsh Books noted. Ex cheq. Orders at 11, 10% per Cent. Dif.
Admiralty notice dated April 8 1735 requires the Falkland to proceed to Newfoundland with orders from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Seamen absent on leave must repair to Portsmouth immediately or be written on the ship's books.
This Day is Published The most eventual Book extant to prevent the Increase of Papists or the Popish Religion entituled A Treatise of Human Reason By Matt Critrorp late Master of the Charter-House Printed for J Stone near Bedford Row and sold by J Roberts in Warwick Lane Price One Shilling
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