22 Mar 1742
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 22, 1742
Page
1
A reader argues that linen manufacture outweighs wool and urges government support. He cites consumption, proposes banning foreign linen imports, removing re export drawbacks, and even buying cotton abroad to force cheaper linen at home. He warns against wool trade and envisions huge national riches and protectionist policies.
The Bishop's Castle borough in Shropshire thanks Marquess of Carnarvan and Andrew Hitt for their parliamentary service. Citizens praise their opposition to ministerial corruption and pledge continued support. Notices report electors in Lewes, deaths in Gloucestershire and London, ship wages at Chatham, theft cases at St Paul’s and warehouse, and a satirical print in circulation. Also listed are imports from Sweden and Dunkirk and early market prices. The London Gazette notes John Earl of Stair named Field Marshal. Bankruptcy notice to Peter Higginson.
Deal March 19 to 20 reports remain in the Downs of his Majesty's Ship Diamond the Spence Sloop and the Hannah Tillier from Bremen with winds E N E then N E and NE.
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