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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1770
Page
4
A political poem submitted during the Norfolk County contested elections mocks social rank and Westminster scene. It describes a bare-born Eleaters child growing, visiting London and St James's, warning against proximity to "vulgar mechanics" and mob life, with reference to a militia father and April plan.
A fragmentary mock pastoral poem narrates Cinderetta’s longing for her absent hero Hurlothumbro amid kitchen scenes and household objects, interwoven with a political exhortation urging Englishmen to awaken, remonstrate to the king, and demand virtuous leadership to restore national salvation. The piece critiques venality and calls for shift to superior governance.
Public assurances that inserted articles are authentic vouchers, with private letters from Jamaica noting a Spanish settlement at Rattan near Campeachy and a three hundred man garrison. A violent storm at Port Royal damaged ships including the Juno and Endeavour. St Augustine letters report a hovering Spanish schooner offshore and many depth checks on the Dar. Leghorn notes Russian commanders speak of destroying the Dardanelles towers and Thracean fortifications, while Levant news confirms Greek joy at the approaching Russian fleet and its potential wider impact on the Porte.
Dé Grey, brother to the Attorney General and Norfolk representative, attacked Westminster electors as base born bookellers and mechanics. He praised 296 Lutterell supporters as men of honour and property while branding 4143 Wilkes backers as destitute, corrupt, and incendiary.
A debated reflection on the Parliament's authority to disqualify electors and MPs. The piece cites Stockbridge precedents and argues the Commons claim to disqualify is unconstitutional, warning of royal and legal risks. It notes political shifts, appointments, and a violent murder case prompting citywide alarm.
London dispatches note resignations of Lord Viscourt Howe as Treasurer of the Navy and the Earl of Cornwallis as Joint Vice-Treasurer of Ireland. The Duke of Ancaster denies resigning. Jeremiah Dyson to receive a 1000 per year pension for life. Hints of a London Common Hall meeting. Lords debate extended with new members, Thurloe as prospects for Solicitor General. Port of Portsmouth expedition seen as Mediterranean observation. Wet India Pacquet reports possible blows to western settlements from Versailles and Madrid.
A notice from Middlesex offers five guineas to anyone who can produce the elusive FISH described as about the size of a rocher. The advertiser, bailed in several actions, signals the reward is payable on delivery to the officer or bail. The piece notes a recent misprint and a change in a local medicines seller.
The report lists current prices for stocks and bank stock as well as India securities, annuities, India bonds, Exchequer bills, and long annuities. Notable items include Bank redemptions at 8415, 3 Cent. India Annuities around 3 1/2, and India Bonds at 42 with various per cent instruments cited.
In a 1770s notice the author acknowledges the engraving of Serjeant Glynn copied from a Print owned by Robert Sayer and John Smyth. Sayer and Smyth sued in Westminster Hall but have halted further actions after the author promised not to repeat the offense and pay costs.
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