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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 15, 1769
Page
3
A historical fragment argues that only the king can create peers and only the people can elect commons members. It contends dominions lack power to reject a properly qualified candidate, while freeholders may petition lawfully. The speaker questions if courts or estates have authority to object or undo a seat.
London and Westminster echo with election fervor as Middlesex supporters rally around Wilkes and Luttrell. Reports describe processions to Hyde Park, crowd clashes, and petitions to Parliament while royal duties and court appearances fill the backdrop.
The text records partial names and places in a 235 May 25 entry likely referencing Tureade in Apales. Riis Amis in Leeds. James Robarss of Conglewn Chethira with cheese Afton at the Black Lion near the market cross. John Corkar of St. Jamen's Westminster, bricklayer at Guildhall.
Verses from the First Book of Kings recount Rehoboam consulting elders and youths. The people demand lighter burdens. the young advisors urge harsher rule. Rehoboam rejects the elder counsel, vows greater oppression, angering Israel who declare allegiance to David’s line has ended and return home.
A London column reports Paoli’s Corfican forces growing daily due to French deserters. The Middlesex Committee is toasted at Mile End. Weather and local curiosities appear, with notes on a Danish portrait, Devon apple prospects, and a St Paul’s theft case.
In a stormy town scene at the west end a hurricane threatens St Stephens chapel as court officials pause actions. Proponents of liberty clash with grafts in a heated dispute over a jockey club and constitutional principles. Meanwhile, Middlesex election rumors swirl as counties brace for possible upheaval and recounts.
Booksellers listed in multiple London locations offer Norris goods. Merchants and ship commanders may not alter medicine due to time or climate. Fragmentary text reads like an old catalog or advertisement. Specific street addresses include Ludgate Hill Charing Cross Cornhill near the bridge Ratcliff Cross New Bond Street and Oxford Road.
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