22 Oct 1739
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 22, 1739
Page
1
The record notes Gravesend harbor off coast of England with the ship Bladon Pipon passing by from Antigua aboard the Ellis Frigate Nowa from Jamaica. It mentions the routes between Antigua Jamaica and England with ships listed in transit.
Reports from St Sebastian and Laticzen reveal coastal privateering against English ships and a Haidamak raid near Krasny with casualties and seized provisions. Madrid notes treasury movements and indulto talks as piastres are shipped. Other items detail European diplomacy, regimental plans, and Russian-Polish frontier reports.
Letters from Caminieck report Rufian fortifications at Choczim and corn export bans in Sicily. Marquess de Maillebois ends Corsica campaign as inhabitants near submission. Admiralty orders and naval movements. Local births, deaths, elections, and court notices accompany reports of shipwreck recoveries and a drowning at Tooley’s Gate. Theatres present Volpone and King Joan performances.
A London River tidal event reports high water levels at London Bridge shortly after 3 in the afternoon. Observers note elevated tides and potential minor flooding along the riverfront. Local authorities monitor the surge and issue advisories as needed.
Saturday South Sea Stock was 92 1 qr. South Sea Annuities 108 for Opening. New South Sea Annuities 105 1 Sth. Bank 35 1nch. Bank New Circulation 11. 5s. Prem. India 153. Three per Cent. Annuities 3qrs. Million Bank 114. Royal Exchange Assurance 88 3 qrs. London ditto 3'8ths for Opening. African 131 half. English Copper 318s. South Sea Bonds 14s. Prem India ditto 21, 10s, ditto. Sale Tallies a half to 11 half ditto. Mine Adventure Shares 310s. Seven per Cent. Emperor's Leaning. Five per Cent ditto 931 half. Three's half per Cent. Exchequer Orders 1 half per Cent. Disc. Three per Cent. ditto 6 per Cenc. ditto. Lottery Tickers 51, 7s.
A Derby style notice announces sale by auction at Fack's Coffee-House in Dean Street Soho this evening at six o'clock. Original old paintings with chimney pieces and door pieces will be offered, and viewers may inspect the lots beforehand.
A distiller shop formerly owned by Mrs Wario is to be sold along with utensils and liquors. Inquiries are to be made at the Lyon and Still in Pye-Corner West Smichfield.
A public notice announces publication of select Chancery and common law cases in the King George era with Lord King as Chancellor and Lord Raymond and Lord Hardwicke as Chief Justices. It advertises tables of names and principal matters and invites gentlemen and booksellers to purchase well-edited law books at low prices at the Dove in Bell-Yard near Lincoln's Inn.
This advertisement depicts Hatton's expanded Arithmetic work with numerous parts including logarithms, algebra, decimal and sexagesimal calculations, and the use of tables for interest, leases, and money valuation. It emphasizes new methods, instructional rules, and extensive definitions, with an appendix on mensuration and solids. Published by G. Strahan in Cornhill near the Royal Exchange.
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