01 Nov 1737
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 01, 1737
Page
1
A letter argues mercenary informers undermine society and threaten virtuous citizens. It condemns five pound rewards for informing, cites European practices in Spain France and Holland, and urges UK legislation to curb informer incentives amid gin crises and public unrest. The writer laments mob justice and calls for reform in the next session.
The Berry bound for Dartmouth from Newfoundland, the Mary from Jersey to Dartmouth, and the Thomas and Mary from London to Dover, among others, remain preparing to sail. Arrivals include the Thornton from Norway and the Willing Mind from Dunkirk. Wind is north northwest.
London reports from Madrid that King of Spain will publish an Edict on his birth day December 16 to abolish the Pragmatic Sanction forbidding gold and silver lace and other luxury attire. The King also declares clerical land purchases subject to duties, or declared void if duties are not paid. nobles and ministers celebrated with lavish displays at St James's. The day ended with dances, fires, illuminations, and a court ball. Market notes and securities show South Sea and other prices. a sewer commission meets at Guildhall tomorrow to hire pavimento work for one year starting soon.
An account describes a man attacked by one man and two women, the robber despite pressure and a swallowed half Guinea. News notes a cook’s attacker dying from mob bruises, and two soldiers injuring by pranks with swords. Also reports deaths of Alderman Henry Walter and Colonel Robert Yate plus theatre listings and a high tide at London Bridge.
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