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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1772
Page
4
A long eighteenth century petition from the City of London urges the Sovereign and legislature to curb rising crime and protect civil order. It cites nightly robberies, assaults on officers, and widespread housebreaking, proposing rigorous enforcement and swift punishment to restore public safety.
Market notes list various stock prices and bond quotes including Bank at 3 per cent 152 3 4ths, 3 4ths, 7 8ths, 1726 86 3 t half, 1758 1 4th, 4 per cent consols 3 4ths, Day at One o Clock, stock at 99 5 8ths, New South Sea Ann 86, 1751 India 223 1 4th, Ditto Ann 85, Bonds 529 prem Long Ann 26 1 4th, Navy and Victualling Bills 1 7 8ths.
A man disappeared Monday afternoon January sixteenth and is believed to have met a fatal accident. A reward of one hundred guineas is offered by Mr. Ridley, bookseller, in St James Street for information. Described clothing includes a chocolate frock and waistcoat, blue surtout, black breeches, white stockings, plain shirt and hat. A gold watch with armorial case and a diamond locket trinket were last in his possession. Pawnbrokers urged to detain any party found with him and report immediately.
The Society of London Annuifants announces a meeting at Half Moon Tavern Gracechurch Street on Thursday 6th February from seven to nine for admission of Protestant members and other affairs. Members aged fifty gain fifty pounds yearly for life. those joining at forty or older must ten years from entrance to qualify. Printed admission conditions available at listed taverns and street addresses.
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