02 Jul 1741
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 02, 1741
Page
1
Summary of diplomatic notes from Rome on church state matters and Naples, plus updates from Vienna, Prussia, and Spain. Reports on Austrian garrisons, Mantuan claims, Montijo’s embassy, and Saxon military movements. Includes local election dispute in Caithness with Brodie and Dunbar.
The Episcopal Clergy of this city have generously appointed a collection in all meeting houses for the Orphan Hospital on Sunday next. The hospital is described as one of the country’s most useful foundations, securing a well educated group of children.
Dover reports wind NE with Colchester and Wilmington arriving from East India and signaling with Romney. A man of war and Spy Shoop are noted. Leagues west of the Lizard a vessel bound for Newfoundland. Gravesend sees Mary Gilby Young Prince of Prussia Buddy Chandos Griffith Thomas and Robert Jobby Betty Finch George Bean St Clement Straborn all from various European ports.
From Grenoble comes word they began canal work near the city to drain the Here waters. Nantes reports English efforts to seize Fort St Lazare failed after 2000 English were killed and prisoners taken. Treasury appoints Richard Nicholl as Hereford surveyor of house duties. Election for Million Bank directors held. list of elected Gentlemen announced. Beef prices in Smithfield fall to 8s per score, with better beef in markets at 3d to 3d 3 for usual cuts. Transports bound for Port Mahon rerouted to Jamaica, ready to sail down the river this week with provisions.
The Princess Mary Indiaman captained by Martin bound for China sprang a leak in foul weather and docked at Lifton for refit. After two careful examinations she’s condemned as unfit for the voyage. The Bath and Kingston from Jamaica arrived with other vessels, while crime and market notes fill the day’s pages.
Notice offers three hundred pounds reward plus two hundred pounds bonus totaling five hundred pounds for apprehension of John Waite, late Cahiers of the Bank of England. He disappeared on May 13 leaving East India Bonds of considerable value. description lists Irish complexion and facial features. Warrants issued for his capture.
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