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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 27, 1770
Page
4
A dense verse fragment recalls political strife and public dissent in a time of religious and secular power. It names Jove, Minerva, Hermes and other deities as observers of court intrigue, bribery, and expulsions. The piece laments corrupted governance, calls for truth, and envisions patriots urging reform amid factional battles and legal overreach.
Fragmentary OCR notes evoke political verse praising liberty, ministers, and royal authority. Mentions March Ides, Britain, George, and a triumphant declaration of national rights. Content appears as fragmented verse lines from a historical publication.
A London Postscript reports intense debate over remonstrances to the throne versus domestic protests, noting parliamentary votes and ministerial shuffles. It cites dispatches from Copenhagen and Gibraltar, hints at Ireland dismissals, and mentions Prussian royal visit plans, with fragmented notes on colonial events and a Paris express arriving at St James's.
A long fragment reports on the supporters of the Bill of Rights defending Wilkes, with praise for MPs and merchants in London. It also recounts petty crimes: a masked parcel delivery with a watch and a note, and a captain fending off a thief with a hot poker, injuring the thief and firing the clerk after homeward travel.
Fragmentary OCR reads of letters referencing the Temple and the Duke of Bohd with a late interest in a respite. Another letter to or from Lord R and the King via the Duke of B appears, but details are unclear.
A clumsy 18th century correspondence fragment discusses reactions of readers and editors to contributors. It mentions a letter from Gracchus, a plea for further correspondence, and comments on receptiveness to past favours while noting a worn threadbare button image.
This Day sees the release of A New Edition IPHE Critical Spelling-Book by Mr Lowe tutor to the Duke of Cumberland and Princess Amelia. It promises a comprehensive progressive instruction in reading and writing English, designed to cultivate correct speech and polished style for an English gentleman. Printed for F. Newbery at St Paul’s Church Yard.
Advert for a collection of papers and essays including Sir George Macartney’s Speech, Governor Pownall’s writings, and various political and literary curios. Contains a register of new publications, prices, and booksellers, printed by J Miller at No 2 in Opp Head Passage, Pater-noster-row.
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