15 Mar 1739
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 15, 1739
Page
1
Lisborn news reports Muley Meddada seizing two Moroccan provinces while Garrisoned forces deter Moorish incursions. From Vienna and elsewhere, advances in Hungary and Belgrade frontiers, royal births, executions, and public notices fill the week.
Bristol reports the Mermaid from Jamaica and the Neptune from Carolina arrive while the Latver from Malays fails to clear. Richard and Alathea bound for Lisbon ride at shore after a leak. Dutch ships to India sail. Venus ships Camplin sails for Maryland. Young William from Cadiz passes nearby.
From Vienna March 7 a dispatch notes frequent conferences at court on campaign operations and Europe affairs. The Imperial Chamber orders readying 27 600 men for transport to Hungary, while Pfangelier readies Cologne troops for deployment. Hanover reports troops recalled from Steinhorst and whispers tie Duke Cumberland marriage to Prussia for potential Stadtholder role amid London money talks for the Emperor.
Reports from Derby mention several counterfeiters near the town and accusations against a Presbyterian preacher who has amassed real estate and trades unseen. A mould-maker sues over a profit share while others evade capture. Warwick noted the death of William Errington, High Sheriff, and Oxford reports condemn Leadbetter and Martin for highway robbery. Theatres feature The Orphan at Drury Lane and The Royal Convert at Covent Garden with entertainment lines.
A fragmented price list shows South Sea Annuities at 112 7 8ths and New South Sea Annuities at 10 1 half, Rank 144 1 qr opening, Bank Circulation 2.10s premium, Lydia 16d, Three per Cent Annuities 104 ths, Royal Exchange Assurance 104 1 qr, African 13 1 half English Copper 315s, South Sea Bonds 21 10s, India ditto 61.9s, Tales sale half co, Mine Adventure Shares 51, Emperor's Loan 10 5 8ths, Five per Cent ditto 92 1 Sth, Three 1 half per Cent exchequer Orders 6 per Cent premium, Three per Cent ditto half to 3 Sths per Cent.
The transfer books will be sent from March 22 to April 5 for a dividend. Warrants will be payable on April 5.
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