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Foreign News
March 23, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
On Thursday morning around 5 o'clock, a well-armed and loaded gang of smugglers rode openly over London Bridge in view of officers, who prudently chose not to confront them, highlighting the allure of smuggling despite high duties and laws against it.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
London, Oct. 14. Notwithstanding the wholesome Laws provided against the illegal Practice of Smuggling, the Sweets whereof are so great, while the Duties are so high, that 'tis to be feared there never will be wanting Men daring enough to venture their Lives and Fortunes for such extraordinary Gain; an Instance whereof was plainly seen on Thursday Morning, when, about Five o'Clock, a Gang of them well mounted, richly loaded, and strongly armed, rode openly over London Bridge, in Sight of some Officers; in whom it would not have been Prudence to attack them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Smuggling
London Bridge
Smugglers Gang
High Duties
Illegal Trade
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
Thursday Morning, About Five O'clock (Reported Oct. 14)
Outcome
officers did not attack the gang.
Event Details
A gang of smugglers, well mounted, richly loaded, and strongly armed, rode openly over London Bridge in sight of some officers around five o'clock on Thursday morning.