19 Jan 1742
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 19, 1742
Page
1
The speech proclaims hereditary rights and filial rule over Bohemia and urges harmony amid war. It notes Austrian French Saxon and Bavarian moves, and expresses intent to govern justly while seeking lasting peace and prosperity for all states. Port news follows with several arrivals and merchant activity across major ports.
London reports aboard the Greyhound Man of War is ordered victualled for sea service with an expedition. Madeira intelligence says Commodore Ansou’s fleet, except Pearl and Severn, were cast away, though later letters suggest conflicting accounts. Other items: Scarlet from Guinea reaches Margate after a privateer action off Teneriff. death of MP Thomas Watts. a daring robbery in Smithfield. 39 sheep stolen in Windmill Court. 25 prisoners tried at the Old Bailey with one capital conviction. juniper berries landed from the Streights and rum imported from Jamaica.
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