22 Dec 1738
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 22, 1738
Page
1
The piece argues riots stem from government neglect of the poor and calls for reform. It urges honest governance, fair wages, relief from taxes, restraint on military force, and tighter enforcement of laws, warning against licentiousness and the rise of unrest. It notes local licencing abuses in Wiltshire and lists sheriffs for English counties.
In Deal on December 20 a ship the Mary Naylor arrived from the West Indies. The wind was west northwesterly as the vessel came down last night and sailed through.
Ledger of poll results lists names and numbers for Langbourn Wasd and other wards, noting a scrutiny to decide Ward representation. A London incident recounts a Boatswain attacked by sailors near Stilt Stairs who sought shelter with an Oar-maker, while the King orders Christmas charitable distributions to poor Londoners and Westminster housekeepers.
Yesterday afternoon a market brief records high water at London Bridge and varied securities including Souch Sea Stock, Souch Sea Annuities, new Souch Sea Annuities, Bank, Bank Circulation, Prem India, Exchequer Orders and Three per Cent securities. Prices shown in odd units and fractions reflect a busy, unsettled trading scene with numerous bonds and shares listed.
In a December communication the Bank of England warns that pending bank bills risk mail robberies. To protect holders and speed of transfer, bills will be payable seven days after sight by order starting January first. Blank indorsements will be printed on the rack for proper filling to ensure proper ownership and notice in case of loss.
The creditors and legatees of Japhet Crook alias Peter Stranger, late prisoner in the King's Bench, are summoned to the Crown Tavern behind the Royal Exchange on Wednesday January 16 at five o'clock in the afternoon to discuss proper methods to recover their demands.
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