19 Aug 1742
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 19, 1742
Page
1
A reader presents an extracted 1735 argument warning that luxury and corruption begin with rulers and then spread through society. It defines national and private luxury, links fashion to state power, and debates how excess and appearances threaten national security and freedom, with the remainder promised for next.
In Edinburgh last week Evan M Pherson of Clunie Esg, chief of the ancient M Pherson clan, wed the Hon Miss Fraser daughter of the Right Hon Simon Lord Fraser of Lovat. The bride is described as beautiful virtuous and well fortune.
London report notes a Westminster assembly at the Crown and Anchor where electors condemn funding of violations of elections and pledge to probe reward given to such infringers. The Admiralty named Capt Pocock commander of HMS Suffolk. Cambridge reports Alderman Starmer elected mayor for the year ahead.
The Archbishop of Ardmagh has gifted St. Olave's Southwark a church clock, to be made by London artist Mr. Lee Herbert. A merchant pressed into royal service faced official censure after protests by passersby and a court reprimand. The week saw barges loose on the river, ships wages due, arrests for hawking unstamped papers, and brisk fireworks at Mulberry Garden. High water stood at 2:41 pm.
Fragmentary list of financial instruments and prices including South Sea Annuities, Bank Subscriptions, India Bonds, Exchequer Orders and various percent discounts. Mentions premiums and half per cent rates with scattered figures and terms.
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