Reign of a King and Mortimer in Ancient England
The narrative recounts a king’s minority rule marked by Mortimer’s control, a scandalous marriage, and a push to divert public opinion. Parliament, regents, and the queen’s favourites shaped policy, including a costly peace with Scotland and a marriage alliance. It notes the king’s later actions, trials, and reforms like treason, prerogatives, and language laws, praising the era’s enduring Magna Charta confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Labertys
Mortimer
Rapin
Binsfeif
Tormot
Scotland
France
E. of
March
E. of March
Tyburn
England
Locke on Liberty and the Will in Moral Choice
The text defines liberty as the power to act or refrain, guided by the will and the mind. Desire, often driven by perceived evil, seeks happiness, but true action follows mature judgment to assess whether a desired good aligns with real happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iberty
Frex
An Anecdote on Justice from Ancient Times
Open the son of Cyrus, a prince famed for stern justice, faced a cruel judge whose cruelty spurred a request to bring both judge and accusers before him. The king, deeming the accusations true, banished the delinquent’s kin and shrouded the judgment seat in cloth. The tale asks if concealing judgments would remind public officers to serve justly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
Bealien
Westminster Hall Petition From Electors Demands Redress
A Westminster Hall meeting of City and Liberties electors adopted a petition calling on the king to dissolve Parliament over the Middlesex election crisis. Members praised Sir Robert Barnard and Mr. Jones for the petition read aloud, with strong rhetoric about tyranny and the need for new elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Hall
City and Liberties of
Westminster
Robert Barnard, Bart
Robert Jones
Robert Barnard
Martyn
Almon
Jones
Middlesex
Liberty
City of Westminster
City of London
England
Alexander Murray
Southwark
Westminster-hall
Thames
Charles the First
Charles the Second
Bishop Burner
Noted figure to open academy for youths near public school
Intelligence notes that Sir Fouls mouth will open an academy for up to ten youths. They will be instructed in bullying and lying, with intent to endure beyond the current term, and to embody conduct akin to the late Judge Feffries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foulsmouth
Smadl
Feffries
Correspondents and notices on forthcoming items
The text notes Sidney will appear in our next issue and contrasts Mr Wilkes with the D of G. It mentions an imperfect acrofic on Mills T- and states the author will submit corrections for a future placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Mr. Wilkes
Mills T
Stock Market Brief from Historic Bond Prices and Notes
The listing shows various securities with values and terms including Bank Annuities at 3 percent and 4 percent limits, India bonds and annuities with percentage changes, Navy and Viet. Bills, and long-annuity tickets. Prices fluctuate with financial instruments like South Sea and colonial stocks showing fractional quotes and premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Ditto
Ditto India
I Prem
Navy &Viet
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Mr. Locke
The
Middlesex Journal
D.on
Meliis
Mungo
Athalag
Reynard
Reyndrd
Europe
Dollars Commons
W—h
St. George’s Fields
Lewis Hole
Southmolton
Devon
Exeter Hospital
Purcell
Boyce
Draugheimen
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Lord Mansfield
Lord Bute
London
Marshalsea
Smithfield
Beckenham
Kent
Henley Upon Thames
Customhouse
Gifernan
Kedfingron
Fhotpads
Finchley Commons
Snow-hill
Mary-le-Bone
Buckinghamshire
Sarah
William G
Tr. de Vergy
de’ Vergy
Houch
Grangewalk
Bermondsey
Oxford Magazine
W. ‘Allen
Newington Church Yard
IIT
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