16 Dec 1743
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 16, 1743
Page
1
An 18th century tone recounts nobility's shift to gaming, fashion, and luxury, then details a royal ordinance. It notes measures taxing salt and trades across provinces to fund war, with three Estates to advise and receipts appointed by the States. The passage contrasts past innocence with courtly excess and outlines measures to enforce payments by all classes.
Deal reports remain the Alderney Greyhound and Furnace Men of War with outward-bound ships. Dover notes arrivals Clifton Wadmore from Hambourg to Bristol Ruby Waffe from Virginia Sarah Holman from Tinmouth Owners Goodwill Pike from Exeter all bound for London. Gravesend lists Delight Sailor on Norway Amitys Goodwill Hubbard from Dantarek and Pink Debby from Maryland with other vessels.
In London this week General Wade was appointed Commander in Chief in Germany. MPs John Philipson and Henry Pelham were re elected without opposition for Harwich and Sussex. Treasury named Mr Search inspector of the customs at Scarborough as Mr Williams is removed. Military parades planned in Hyde Park and St James's Park. Local weddings and deaths noted, including Mr Maffey's Hackney marriage and the Langbourn coffee house master’s death. Various crimes, lottery results, and financial prices are listed with brief notes.
Westminster electors defy to meet at the Crown and Anchor Tavern Strand on Friday the 234 Instant to dine at Three in commemoration of their December 22 1741 success and preserve public spirit. Stewards are William Blunt Samuel John Thomas Lennard Richard Lawle. Tickets from stewards or Crown and Anchor. Gentlemen urged to take tickets before Tuesday evening.
Tomorrow's issue advertises a part of a travel work titled The Enquisy Traveller. It promises detailed geographical and historical descriptions of every English county, with maps, roads, rivers, palaces, seats, fairs, trade, notable persons, and major events, illustrated by two country maps. Published by T Read and booksellers nationwide.
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