13 Jan 1739
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 13, 1739
Page
1
The piece argues for strict enforcement of laws and protectionist steps to revive trade. It urges prohibiting foreign imports, curbing luxury, stopping West India trade, and raising excise to support labor wages. It stresses reducing money interest to boost profits, prevent capital flight, and shield the economy from rivals.
A quotation urges lawmakers to value their pay as did a Chinese official who, upon receiving salary, looked to the ground and sighed that this money is the subsistence and blood of the poor. The note cites Du Halde’s Deserpt of China.
From Genoa letters warn that King’s troops in Corkica have withdrawn to the town. The Count de Beyigueux forbids sorties from the place. Corsicans have bravely shown spirit against oppression, and Britons are urged to aid Europe by supporting Liserry’s defense and resisting French power.
Unclear shipping notices report arrivals from Jamaica and Philadelphia with multiple named ships bound for East Indies Virginia Atticas and Cadiz. The South Sea Company announces a General Court to choose Governor and Deputy Governor on Jan 31 and Directors on Feb 2 with election lists and transfer books to be ready at Threadneedle Street and the Jamé Place.
Fragmented OCR snippet mentions Walter and Ether, Newton, from St Gaed to defend, Fan. 11. Arriv'd the Moor, Moor, from.
A fragmentary London news item reports the sudden deaths of Yefteday, son of the Hon. Peter Wentworth, and Lady Webb. It notes several church appointments by the Great Seal for Edward Bland, John Mandgeville, John Gerard, and John Philips, with related dispensations. The piece also mentions a General Council at St James's and a list of sheriffs, plus evening theatre notices at Covent Garden and the Theatre-Royal in Deuty-Lane.
Fragmentary report notes minutes after a high water bridge event at Etiien. Details unclear but mentions Bridge 5 and an after-action timestamp. Readable names and locations are limited in the text.
Fragmentary list shows South Sea Annuities and bonds with prices, premiums, and percentages. Mentions Royal Exchange, India, English Copper, Mine Adventure, Emperor's Egan, and various per cent terms with dividend details. Content appears as a performance or price sheet with numerous abbreviations and imperfect OCR.
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