Against the encroachments of arbitrary power in Parliament
In this Middlesex Journal excerpt the writer laments corruption in the House of Commons and warns that manipulations by ministers threaten fundamental constitutional rights. It argues representation has been violated by Wilkes’s expulsion, calls for recalling abused power, and asserts rulers become tools of malice when corruption spreads. The piece foresees a dangerous path toward tyranny if current trends persist.
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Wilkes
An Anecdote of Sir Richard Perrot in Kingston Tale
A physician’s daughter from Leicester visits a Kingston family to view the coronation scene. She had been courted by Sir Richard Perrot who claimed a large estate near Scotland Yard. A tradesman inquiry reveals a man with that title living locally, leading to questions about the impostor knight’s true estate and status.
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G& S
Richard Perrot
Leicester
Kingston Upon Thames
Richard
Kingston
Castle-inn
Scotland-yard
Chaing Cross
Unclear fragment hints at marriage schemes and deception
Fragmentary text mentions a person keeping a daughter and others in York shire, with notes of marriage schemes and quick discoveries of tricks. Names and precise details are unreadable, leaving a cryptic reference to reputations and impostors.
Postscript from Europe on Papal Change and Civic Riots
The article notes renewed ecclesiastical stability after the new pontiff's ascent, praising his humility and international regard. It mentions Paris crowds admiring Parisian coach art, a new four-tube Royal Thermometer, Brest riots over an actress, and Count Cobelnil’s death in Brussels with praise for his long service.
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Cardinal York
Sacred College
Holy See
Europe
Portugal
Spain
Two Sicilies
Paris
Dalphiners
Vienna
Abbé Soumille
Royal Academy
Brest
Parrison
Versailles
Brussels
Netherlands
Ublic
Count Cobenil
Prince Charles of Lorraine
Fragmentary political note on ministers and health
A clipped report discusses concerns about a ministerial hearing and a death dated the 27th, noting depleted health. It mentions Dutch ministers absent in their countries and predicts their return, fearing the French minister left alone at the court.
Middlesex election and taxes loom in Lords and cities
London report outlines protests over taxes, Middlesex election violence, and Bishop-style refusals to fund a ministry deemed biased. Lord Mayor’s criticism of Treasury spending is noted, with dispatches to Versailles and Madrid, and remarks on Rockingham and a dissenting nobleman at Arthur’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Sheriff Townsend
Middlesex
Blackstone
Treasury
Gilbert Elliot, Bart
Lord Viscount Howe
Great George-street
Westminster
Versailles
Mbassador
Madrid
Charles O‘hara
Senigambia
Earl of Chatham
Marquis of
Rockingham
Arthur
Nemo
Boris Fapit
Rumors of Balkan Maneuvers and London Robberies
Late dispatches from England report the militia to be set on a respectable footing in the islands while Constantinople letters note two Divan leaders forced to retire from the capital to escape popular fury. The Grand Seignor seals entry to only state officers, and Peters burgh fears French and Spanish meddling. Peregrine Bertie arrives, with plans afoot for a cross party coalition. Covent Garden thefts and a London Bridge drowning follow, then a distillery fire engulfs the premises and several people go missing.
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Rti Bbee
England
Constantinoplé
Russia
Seraglio
Petersburgh
France
Spain
Levant
London
Great Britain
Peregrine Bertie
Hall
Covent-Garden Theatre
Retiring from America Report in Receipts to Press
A correspondence mentions Nathaniel Fores, Esq. whose true account of retirement from America may be inserted on Saturday next. Amator Patrize discusses placemen and pensioners as soon as rove can be found.
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Nathaniel Fores
America
Amator Patrize
Rove
Infamous libel targets Governor MIt in Grenada pamphlet
The text defends Governor MIt against a libel claiming he authored a letter to Lord Hillsborough. It denies direct or indirect involvement, cites copies of a Memorial from Grenada, and asserts the letter’s author exposes others for alleged deceit. The piece condemns the pamphlet’s authors and pledges public memory of the governor.
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Grenada
M——ll
Lokp
Capies
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