18 Aug 1743
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 18, 1743
Page
1
The fragment reports on a plan to communicate a proposal to a king’s successor, debates over religious toleration, and ongoing disputes in Bavaria and Corsica. It notes assemblies, levies, and troop movements across Ratisbon, Strasbourg, and Belinourt areas, with references to Austrian and republican diplomacy and contingents.
On Wednesday August 1, the Reverend John Campbell, of Glaoun, was fatally wounded in a tragic incident at Eastbarns. A misused firearm led to the shooting of two girls and the death of one, with the other gravely injured. The event, described as a melancholy accident, sparked shock as investigators seek full details of the foolish act and its consequences.
A Radnorshire report states Reverend David Williams of Bryncony is presented by the Dean and Chapter of Worcester to the living of Old Radnor in the Hereford diocese.
Arrivals at Liverpool include Porths At the Orcford's Succtts Drinkwater from Nevis. In Belfast the Providence Blondell also from Nevis for Hull. The fragmentary note lists ships and origins with limited readable details.
London news notes Brigadier Blakénep and Colonel Cotterell completing votes from the Casthagena siege. Rumor says they will sail with Admiral Matthews on a forthcoming expedition. Also reports marriages in Stanford and Limehouse, and the death of merchant Mr. Thornton at Clapton. Local letters mention Dr. Charles Mariners.
A dramatic summary notes a fatal accident near Godstone involving a servant who saved his master and died, a lupen-draper at the Golden Lion shop in St James's Market robbed of goods valued around 30,000, and a Spanish privateer capturing ships from Naples to London after a seven hour engagement. Also reports stock market quotes and financial instruments with specific figures from the London exchanges.
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