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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 23, 1770
Page
2
The extract reports petitions and militia opposition to a constitutional petition in Norfolk, with Wenman Coke supporting the rights of freeholders. It notes the high-sheriff ready to convene a meeting, contrasts militia opposition, and mentions Jamaica advices and a murder case progression in Caremarten.
An early correspondent recalls a student from Westminster who then moved to Christchurch to seek holy orders. A chance meeting with Lord Foley led to the view that law offered better advancement. Mr Ma lacked funds but received help from Foley for legal studies, including a thousand pounds left by the nobleman in his will.
An anecdote recalls Queen Caroline’s fond conversation with learned men including Mr Whitton the astronomer. Mrs Whitton notes the queen paid little heed to chapel service but whispered with ladies. Whitton rebukes levity and asks the queen to correct that fault before he reveals more.
Dividends to be made with notices listing M Osborn of Bridgewater at Fountain Taverns High Street Bristol Reb 21 William Wenlock of Great Bromley Essex at the Three Cups Inn Colchester Feb 27 John Primey of Bayswater brewer at Guildhall Feb 22 John Beardmore and Alexander Main stone of Thames Street London airmen and partners at Guildhall
An excerpt portrays Socrates advising Glauco, a bold Athens youth, on aspiring to leadership. He warns that ambition must be matched by knowledge of revenues and state needs, urging prudent preparation before entering governance. The dialogue condemns rash elites chasing honors.
The excerpt discusses how ambition can drive actions over noble views, contrasting Athes and Englishman traits. It notes a tension between lofty aims and base greed, with speculative Latin phrases hinting at moral critique and ancient references. The passage is fragmentary and stylistically dense.
Fragmentary Middlesex Journal text cites Cicero and Lege Manilia praising impartial justice. It extols a noble figure who resisted overbearing power, honoring integrity and fidelity to country, rights of mankind, and measured reason in dangerous times.
Ancient advert promotes Pearl Essence and Pearl Centifrice by Hemet in London and Bath. W Bayley and J Price retail and wholesale at Cockspur Street Leadenhall Street Bath bookseller Leake advertise a remedy claimed to whiten teeth, protect enamel, prevent decay, cure gum disease, and freshen breath. Remarks note limited availability and price two shillings sixpence.
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