11 Jan 1742
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 11, 1742
Page
1
A satirical plea laments Europe’s endless wars and mocks rival monarchs. The author critiques Austria and France for pretexts of rightful claims, ridicules alliances, and highlights motives of self interest and ambition in a world fatigued by conflict.
From Paris comes word that in Frankfurt’s town house the Electoral Ministers declare orders to back the Bavarian Elector for King of the Romans and eventual Emperor. As soon as he is crowned, a new King of the Romans may be chosen for Poland’s Prince Royal to balance Saxony and Bavaria and avoid hereditary imperial rule in a single house.
In the Downs the Williams Tender passes by the Robert and Jane Denton from Koningsbourg amid a hard N E wind. No ship in the Downs. Arrivals include the Somerset at Baltimore from Maryland, the Young Neptune at Portsmouth from Jamaica, and the Prince of Orange at Youghall from unknown destination.
Letters from Lisbon say Commodore Cornwall aboard the Bedford with the Essex and Elizabeth sailed December 6 NS toward Gibraltar but did not leave for the intended Greek port by the middle of the month, while Spain and France unite against Britain. Victualling orders announce 12009 oxen and other provisions. criminal cases, ship movements, and prizes are reported, including captures and privateers near Jamaica, Cape Francois, and Havana. Royal news mentions the Princess of Helve near death, Prince son well, and the Sun Fire Office directors.
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