19 Jun 1742
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 19, 1742
Page
1
A Daily Post excerpt comments on a sermon before the House of Commons on late month. It cites divine providence guiding England and warns that public devotion has declined. Luxury, credit culture, and public amusements are linked to fiscal and political weakness.
The author laments our status and wealth yet warns we fail to fund government and aid the poor. A powerful neighbor aims to ruin us, but we enrich them with products and money while neglecting domestic supply. Urges prudent, clear-eyed reform before danger deepens.
In Ireland on Tuesday morning around four, three tradesmen on the road by Donybrook seized a concealed man and, after questioning, learned he and three companions had robbed a gentleman’s servant and drank his wine. They chased and captured the others, who confessed similar thefts aided by drink. The servant was found mildly beaten beside his cart with wine and provisions. two shillings were missing. The rogues were brought to town and committed to Newgate after examination.
Sailors report arrivals from Guernsey St Kitts Oporto and Moorish routes as ships pass Dover Dublin and Bourne bound for Rotterdam. London aldermen convene at Guildhall on June 17 1742 to set terms for Sheriff eligibility including a 400 pound payment and clergy maintenance. order restricts Sheriff eligibility to Aldermen only if he accepts the Alderman office first.
London purveyors ordered to buy 500 loads of hay for Flemish horse service. Emperor's loan debt rises over 30 percent after peace preliminaries. Bridewell court dispatches staves to executor of Barber and charitable trust, with bequests to hospitals. Obituaries note John Beresford and John Aislabie. Christ Hospital almoners select twenty widows for annuities. Trade items include wine from Porto, rice from Georgia, and various exports and imports. Market data cover South Sea stock, bonds, and discounts. High water at London Bridge recorded.
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