08 Aug 1769
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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 08, 1769
Page
1
Fragmentary reports describe a bridge collapse near Edinburgh that killed several people including named locals. The narrative also notes a duel near Plymouth and marriages in high society, alongside dispatches from Bodmin and York grand jury letters praising free election rights and ministerial correspondences. The items reflect late 18th century political and social upheaval with transport news and ship arrivals.
A fragment from the Middlesex Journal discusses Isaac Fele of Paternoster Row London and secrecy toward authors and publishers, then shifts to a Surrey petition for royal pardon for a man jailed for marking No 45 on Justice Caple's back. It rails against Sir Fletcher Norton and advocates mercy, urging mercy for the unhappy delinquent.
A reader complains to the publisher about adulterated bread and beer made with treacle and water, porter without malt, and soaring spirits. The writer argues malt spirits inflate port wine consumption via Alicante imports, accusing forestallers and ingraffers of price gouging.
Reports from Frontiers of Poland note Potocki and Kranfinski with their confederates among the Turkish army dispersed by Prince Gallitzin, plan to penetrate Poland thwarted as Turks linger in Moldavia. Other items: Jesuit general’s audience with the Pope delayed, Paoli’s movements, Franco-Italian skirmishes, Madrid upgrading the navy, and Rousseau seen near Nivernois with Conti’s patronage.
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