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Newspaper
Halifax Gazette
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1753
Page
2
The text urges avoiding French luxury by boosting British industry and rents, arguing countermining French commerce benefits tenants and labor, and praising a new association seen at court. It contrasts French wines and silks with the prosperity of English tenants and calls for national unity and virtue.
Reports from Edinburgh describe a published proclamation banning inhabitants from throwing dirty water or nastiness from windows into streets. Prosecutions have begun, with magistrates promising strict enforcement, guards assigned to watch wynds and closes, and weekly rial days set for penalties.
A jury convicted a man of counterfeiting and uttering counterfeit pieces. he pleaded guilty after initial denial and received a pillory sentence, ear’s removal, 20 lashes, and costs. The report also notes a bold coastal expedition planned to search for a prize in a distant region, followed by ship arrivals and crew deserters at Halifax with coastal trade entries and clearances.
Advertisements from Halifax dated September 3 1753 announce demands for payments due to the government and Anthony with deadlines to present accounts and arrange settlements. The Mermaid Tavern near the beach is offered to let with stock in trade and adjoining store. inquiries to Join Aus hony. Also a public apology by Jamies Fallon for false words about Robert Gillarpy, declaring the statements false and requesting pardon. Also sale of butter and Irish linen from Mrs Sarah Todd at Mr Gerrifbs near the King's Wharf.
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