02 Jan 1770
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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 02, 1770
Page
1
A historic note from London January 1 taxed by William George Epmanns and witnessed by Will Beckford addresses the restriction on revealing authors, papers, and newspapers without express consent. It asserts loyalty to country and duty, urging fair disclosure and fair ratings as far as possible within duty bounds.
A long letter by Algernon Sidney defends his exile, argues against hereditary rule, and condemns corruption in Parliament, the court, and the army. He laments England's tyranny, vows to avoid indemnity bargains, and declares he cannot live under a government that uses bribery and deceit. He reiterates his fidelity to liberty, urges steadfast opposition, and ends with implied readiness to face death.
From the Low pow to GE TTR dated January reports grants of license and authority to William Viscount Galway and heirs to assume the name Arundel and bear the Arundel arms upon inheriting estates from Lady Frances Arundel. The document exemplified under the armis law. Berlin December 9. News also notes Prussia’s high honors, Stockholm deaths, and Polish frontier tensions amid wartime reports.
London reports a busy day with royal movements and state business. Duke of Grafton held a long conference with the king. a council met at the secretary of state's office in Cleveland Row. a French ambassador sent dispatches to Versailles. Madrid dispatched news. and Wilkes petitions to address habeas corpus concerns. Wealth, transport, and shipwrecks are noted with several sea incidents and naval actions.
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