30 Mar 1737
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 30, 1737
Page
1
A caller warns proprietors to resist a fixed director slate and to propose suitable managers at a six oclock gathering at Pontack's No 1. The letter lists numerous named gentlemen drafted into the year’s governance roll and urges independence from the entrenched clique.
A reader criticizes letters to Exil-India Stock proprietors from Daily Advertiser and Daily Post, notes alleged proofs against A B and C D, questions Mr Hume’s fitness as director, and urges scrutiny of bye laws and director elections alongside reports from Leghorn and Smyrna about regional war, trade, and local notices.
Late news from Constantinople reports the Porte demanding restitution of Asaph and escalating tensions with Russia. Hungary plans full mobilization, with four new magazines in Transylvania and nobility set to lead campaigns under potential royal command, possibly Prince Charles of Lorraine.
Port News dated March 28 reports the Peter and Jane, Diamond, and Georgia remain in the Downs while other outward-bound ships fail. The French Trader, formed on shore during yesterday's storm, has been freed and sailed for Dover Pier. In Gravesend, March 28, the John and Charles from Amsterdam and the Two Sisters from Norway arrived.
Letters from Venice report the Senate gearing for conflict with the Porte. Four warships, two galleys, and two other vessels are prepared for the Levant. The government plans to open the campaign in Dalmatia once the Emperor proclaims war. Vienna offers the Republic every possible surety.
Water at London Bridge rises after 9 in the morning causing minor flooding risks. Authorities report measurements as the tide recedes later in the day.
A fragmentary listing of financial items appears, referencing South Sea Annuities and bonds, Royal Exchange Affrays, India shares, and various per cent figures. Mentions Open ing New South Sea Annuities, ranks, and three per cent Exchequer orders alongside miscellaneous securities and sale fairs.
A brief 18th century notice announces the publication of This Day is published at sixpence in Warwick Lane. The item credits Bildebrand Jacob and Kantum religia pat ieit, printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane.
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