11 Sep 1742
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 11, 1742
Page
1
The author presents a letter critiquing England’s faults and virtues, arguing moral reform is needed before foreign liberty and balance can be achieved. He defends past resistance to tyranny, notes contempt for fashionable vice, and warns against relying on France while urging a new political and moral framework at home.
A brief notice from the Daily Post reports on the 34th infant in the community, noting local reactions and public interest. The item highlights unnamed officials and residents observing the event amid a cluster of civic notes.
Extracts discuss a Spanish raid on Exuma led by a lieutenant killed and captives taken, and a Savannah report of 1400 Spaniards feared landing near Cumberland Island. The letters reflect colonial alarm, hopes in Fort William defense, and praise for the colonial governor's intrepidity amid uncertain Georgia prospects.
Port News notes Deptford's Prize schooner bidding man of war Biddeford sails, and ships Shrewsbury Blandford from Portsmouth with Ranger Lowthorp from Philadelphia arriving this morning, dated Deal Sept 9.
Report of His Majesty ships and various vessels offshore and in port. Lists ships to Barbadoes Jamaica St Kitts Gibraltar and Carolina with captains and destinations. Arrivals include Atalanta Antigua Jamaica Maryland Virginia and Oporto ports noted in Gravesend and Liverpool areas.
The Regency was appointed to manage affairs during the King's absence. The Katherine Yacht is docked and ready for a voyage to Holland. Reports from Ostend say artillery was landed to great public view. A naval appointment made Capt. Dent to the 40 gun Looe man of war. The Parliament prorogued for six weeks. A convoy for Portugal Trade planned from Portsmouth. A cricket match at the Artillery Ground favored London by 185 notches, with a rematch proposed. Deal reports smugglers of Indian goods detected by customs. Four prisoners tried at Old Bailey. one capitally convicted for robbery. Several cargoes imported and exported, including Spanish wool, wine, sugar, wool, rum, rice, cochineal, gunpowder, tron, tea. High water at London Bridge noted. South Sea stock and annuities priced.
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