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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 17, 1772
Page
2
The passage argues true friendship mirrors love, rooted in virtue, and opposed to selfishness. It warns that contrasting temperaments or flattery disrupt lasting bonds, noting that harmony across differences is rare when conflicting aims arise, and that learned and ignorant or high and low stations hinder durable amity. BENEVOLUS.
London reports a royal grotto plan at Kew Gardens aided by an Indian gift of shells, a dispute over a disputed place between two nobles, dress extravagances with diamonds and miniature portraits, a contraband silk seizure at Lord V’s house, and officers' duties praised by Lord H. A Middlesex freedom meeting at Standard Tavern backs reform, plus Dublin vacancy schemes and a Cheap ward Common Council nomination. A racing result at Epsom favors Shalleworth Ranchos over Delaval Mollicho for 200 guineas.
A London report notes a riot at Guildhall on November gth with a not guilty verdict after four hours, and Recorder sentences of death for twelve, transportation for seven years for six, branding for two, whippings for nine, and proclamations for fifty. Other items include a ship loss near Goodwin Sands, Bow Street trials for arson and horse theft, a found infant left at a doorway with a note, and a merchant’s son dying at the Feathers tavern in Cheapside.
A Boston petition warns against Crown ordered stipends for judges of the province's superior court. It argues such pay undermines charter rights and common law, urging the General Assembly to convene for grievances and redress. The governor explains prerogative to adjourn and reschedule Assembly. Then a Qing style ad describes shining liquid blacking cakes from Bayley and others.
Governor Hutinson faces pressure to prorogue the General Assembly as he weighs meeting the Assembly against his judgment. In a Province House note dated November 2, 1772, he warns that yielding to petitions may invite towns to convene repeatedly, contravening town meeting law and risking his justification to the King. The record recalls the prorogation from December 2 to January 6.
Arrived and sailed for the river the Barbadoes Planter Bolly from Barbadoes. most outward-bound ships were put back and remain in the Downs with the Deyonshire Webb from Jamaica and two coasters. On Dec 17 WM arrived and sailed for the river the London Packet Calef from Boston the Rosemond from ditto and the Mary from Waterford. All outward-bound ships put back except Betsey and Jenny for Africa. The Hannah Boyd for Barcelonas and the Alexander Marsham for Jamaica remain in the Downs.
A 1772 publication dedicated to Garrick Colman and Foote features verses moral notes and mottos translated and adapted from Horace. It lists principal characters from the King to esquires and includes a sermon on the King's accession preached on October 25 1772. Entered at Stationers Hall.
By His Majesty s Letters Patent I recommend Leake s famous Pill, a cure for venereal disease and other chronic disorders. Price two shillings sixpence a box. A box can prove the remedy s efficacy, with safe, convenient use for sailors and travelers. Sold at the Golden Head in Bride Lane Fleet Street and by numerous agents across England including St Alban s Street Pall Mall and Deptford King Street.
A late surgeon on the Antigallican Theodorick and Resolution proclaims a universal cure for the French Disease at a Lower East Smithfield inn. He hawks patent medicines, promising immediate relief for swellings ulcers and respiratory disorders, with “no cure no pay.” He seeks an apprentice and notes a premium.
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