10 Dec 1742
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 10, 1742
Page
1
A letter argues against fear of standing armies and parliamentary inquiries while lamenting Europe’s dangers and Britain's political corruption. It contends that pensions for the poor would be exploited, warns that schemes favoring moneyed interests threaten liberty, and urges continued trade expansion to counter French power.
A citizen urges reprinting a letter from last month as a reply to Mr Gazetteer. He defends Westminster meeting attendees against accusations of being mean and indigent beggars, asserts burgesses attended, and praises those who stood for public liberty against a corrupt minister. He names individuals and provides counterclaims to the Westminster Instructions debate.
A speaker defends the Legions of Banditzi and authorities from threats of prosecutions. He asserts the men despise such menaces and will continue to express grievances to representatives, upholding liberties of the constitution and rights as free-born Englishmen. He speaks on behalf of himself and fellow citizens.
Deal December 8 reports the Serpent Bomb failed to the Windward this morning. His Majesty's Sloop Shark arrived and sailed for the River. The Prosperity and Dolmes remain bound for Lisbon.
Multiple notices describe Admiral Vernon’s expected return home, noblemen ill in surrounding streets, a King Henry VII chapel monument to General Monk, and the death of Sir Nevil Hickman. Also listed are a militia captain's death, a treasurer appointing Thomas Rymer, a theft case at Newgate, prison verdicts at the Old Bailey, theatre performances, fare and stock prices, and a charity court date for the Charitable Corporation.
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