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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 22, 1770
Page
4
Fragmentary historical chatter shows names and phrases like Norton Bull Front Face Sir Perrot and a royal reception of rogues. The passage reads as a garbled dialogue about court improv and council aims, revealing a noisy, indecipherable slice of parliamentary discourse.
A satirical wartime style poem mocks Grafton and Sawney urging resignations. It references North, Sandwich, Norton, Rigby, Wilkes, and Burke as political figures, depicting plots to oust ministers and rallying sentiments against a corrupt or ineffective administration. The piece imagines public anger and schemes to replace leaders as the duchess of politics twists through factions.
A scathing critique accuses the Duke of C of feigned resignation and calls out the Earl of Bute as the root of all governing influence. The author laments ministerial infamy, insists on failed policy, and portrays the Thane’s reliance on others while condemning arrogance and obstinacy.
In a heated exchange the speaker rebukes a high official for arrogance and misuse of power. He argues the crown erred in appointing ministers who muffled truth and punished honest petitioning. The people deserve liberty, even if rulers label such wishes licentious. Dated Bristol Feb 15 1770.
A narrative notes a lord’s waning health during a scorching summer, observed by a gentleman and Lady Mansfield. She remarks the lord is better today and in higher spirits than in a month, while the Old Bailey’s Calendar is brought in this morning.
Postscript reports: British minister pressed Lisbon to renew England trade treaty amid tensions with other states. Marseille route notes Toulon war preparations. Rome notes Count Gustavus Teffin dies after a famed career. finances drained by embassies and service, pension withdrawn by the Dyer in 1765.
Reported dispatches describe fourteen Russian warships at sea, the Hagué port scene near February, and Royal concern over the Princess of Nassau Weilberg’s childbirth at Kirkheim Bolands. Vienna notes Count Staremperg succeeding Cobewil as minister plenipotentiary. The Emperor grieves the loss of his daughter while Constantinople reports Turkish frontier activities and low recruitment due to local reluctance to fight Russians and Georgians.
The Speaker met the King at the Queen's Palace as Lord Bute’s arrival eyes Parliament's prorogation. Reports say Fletcher Norton may be Chancellor with a large pension and a reversionary Tide in Exchequer for his heirs.
The readable fragment mentions Ward, Walbrook Ward, and a possible election outcome for Mr. Sommers. It also references the Glorious Protest of the Patriotic Lords being engraved by a eminent hand and affixed with names and arms to decorate a piece of furniture.
Correspondents report that Andrewe Mar vel and Publius papers will appear in our text. The Old Song sent by P. W. awe cannot be published. the writer is thanked and will be returned. Amicus from Ware is obliged. A discussion on Treland by Marcellus Merlin and physgoxr is noted for next issue.
Sir Gilbert Heathcote offers a reward of one hundred pounds for information leading to the discovery and conviction of the offender or offenders who burnt a brick barn filled with straw at North End Fulham Middlesex on the night of February 24. The reward is payable upon conviction within three months.
Venetian window blinds finished in a uniform green without offensive odor, durable for years and easy to install or remove in a minute by spring action. Sold wholesale and retail by William Deering, original maker, Great Newport Street near Long Acre, London. Also 44 tables advertised for various games and as writing desks or breakfast tables at the same address.
An advertorial notice praises John Lords Corn Salve as the best remedy for coins and other pains for 38 years. It claims root-and-branch eradication of coin pains after first application and advertises wholesale and retail outlets in London, warning against counterfeits and listing locations and 6d price.
An 18th century ad claims IPAHE universal purging powders from Dr John Aishaud cure fevers rheumatism smallpox and inflammatory disorders. Sold by Mr Winning at No 58 Packhorse Yard near St Pauls Churchyard in packets bearing the doctor’s coat of arms priced 12s for ten doses or 1s 6d for a single dose. A gratis treatise on disease origins and cured cases plus a king’s letters patent grant exemptions from duties and a Baronial title to the author.
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