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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 09, 1772
Page
4
A fragment from a period correspondence discusses whether praising a beloved as an angel or goddess is deceitful. The writer defends romantic hyperbole as the language of lovers, asks for better pleas, and offers a wedding-day favor to any who helps restore good opinion.
A tale from the Middlesex Journal recounts Admiral Keppel sailing to Algiers in response to piracy by Algerine subjects. The Dey refuses restitution, the Admiral advances a stern remonstrance, and a fierce exchange ensues over sovereign dignity and ambassadorial rights.
Brutus replies to Holloway and others, defending the Royal Marriage Bill and criticizing claims about press liberty and parliamentary action. He questions Holloway’s evasions on bailiffs and rights, argues the press is not overstepping, and asserts that limiting royal marriage power preserves monarchy over republican leanings.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Englishmen and an Admiral, hints at death or punishment, and references safety and a prominent figure. Details are unclear, with garbled phrasing and partial phrases about a Dey and restraint. The readable bits imply a historical dispute or execution context without concrete events or date.
Postscript reports a Privy Council session at the Queen's Palace triggered by yesterday afternoon advices from Ireland. It notes multiple conferences by the Earl of Bute with a prominent Great Lady near Buckingham Gate and hints at a new Plaid Petticoat Junta mediated by two German dressers with figures including Mungo and Jenkinson in subordinate roles.
Letters report Hanover troops ordered to assemble at Hamburgh and possible seizure of Danish dominions. The Duke and Duchess of Cumberland seen at Drury Lane. Reports of West India ships near Jamaica and Havana. Cromwell’s breached word remark echoed. Prussia to raise recruits and form battalions. A debate on the Pretender’s role and a bill to curb British artificer migration. Prices and unrest prompt calls to reduce bread costs. a burgess petition on corn imports to America fails. Robbery at Triquett’s Holborn shop leads to a thief’s arrest.
A wedding was held at St Mildred's Church in the Poultry between Mr. Nicholas Porter of the city, brother to Collingwood Foster, a Brg. of Alnwick, Clerk of the Peace, Duke of Portland agent, and Miss Bacchus heiress of John Bacchus, chief burgess of Westminster. This morning a gentleman in Thames Street suffered an apoplectic fit and died on the spot.
A reader letter to the Middlesex Journal argues against a proposed corn trade motion. It advocates keeping average price data in the Gazette and opposes export bans and excessive penalties, warning such plans favor landholders over growers and consumers. The writer, Androphilus, urges measured policy to prevent market manipulation.
The notice corrects a line reading light as fight and announces postponed items Cato and Historicus. T. M. and A Married Man arrive and will appear in our next. Justice is received and correspondence from readers is acknowledged.
Old market page lists stocks and bonds with bid and ask ranges. Entries include per cent redemptions and open prices for 3 per cent, convertible bonds, and specific stock names such as Xpitca with quoted figures like 1726 and 1758. The fragment notes S. S. Stock and Old S. S. Ann among listed securities.
ft WALL's Japan and War WrEHOUSE in London Ontario sells fine black japan lacquer varnishes and related products for coaches and gilding. They promise careful country orders and punctual service. A young woman skilled in fancy dress work seeks a position as maid with a good character from her last place.
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