11 Aug 1770
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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 11, 1770
Page
2
A Lancashire dealer named John L. Mackie reported to have been robbed Saturday night about ten near Cramond bridge and Queen's Ferry. Three men took forty two pounds and his coat and waistcoat then tied his hands and feet. They returned his silver watch before fleeing.
In a Plymouth letter dated August 7 the writer notes reports of ships fitting out for America to import timber, denies the so called Salisbury voyage, and warns about a monk imprisoned aboard the Admiral's ship. The piece critiques river Arm and Catwater works and recalls earlier smuggling and yard fire scare, with references to Admiralty orders and a French lawsuit.
Extras from Paris dated Aug 3 describe Abbé Terray harnessing milder methods to restore public credit as violent measures falter. Reports say Duke de Choiseuil mocks the finance crisis while Parliament weighs corn price disturbances and the Princess of Monaco seeks separation from her husband. Royal compliments are paid at Richmond for the accession and Prince of Wales birthdays. Rumors place Duke of Cumberland touring France and Lord North possibly resigning with Lord Clarethall to succeed. The Viceroy’s secretary in a neighboring kingdom dispenses offices rapidly, leaving vacancies filled by deputies aligned with authority.
The article recalls ancient liberties defended by forefathers and warns against erosion by minor ministers. It notes Portsmouth water supply plans, Lewes races, Hampton Court rooms, and royal ponds, then warns of threats to the East India Company from a potential Indian alliance. It covers Suja Dowla, the Great Mogal, Heider Ally, and trading peace with Nabob's territories, plus recent crime and court notices in Carmarthenshire and North Wales circuits.
Readings report the Tarporley farmer William Cowap on suspicion of murdering Mary Johnson in Beeton Ther county. The judge found inconsistencies in Rebecca Barber and halted proceedings after an indictment error. Other items note mass Catholics detected, clerical appointments, a smuggling seizure, river rescue, and local accidents.
Bankrupts list Thomas Baker of St George Hanover Square carpenter surrendering on August 18 29 and September 27 at Guildhall Roger Anthony Hillier of Cirencester mercer surrendering August 47 18 and September 22 at the Swan Inn Cirencester Nicholas Davis of Reading Bethire Lin- initials noted in the Cirencester listing
A fragmented scorecard item notes a matchup between Newp Smith's and Prince ranked No 15. The readable text hints at a basketball or sports result in a local paper, but key details like date, venue, and final score are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a SARAH case involving six children with unclear details. The readable bits suggest a missing persons or custody related event with authorities possibly investigating. Further context is unavailable in the excerpt.
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