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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 06, 1769
Page
4
A fragment from Middlesex Journal reflects critics and writers debating ecclesiastical matters. It mentions an anniversary sermon and a critical response by the North Briton, noting admonitions against over‑ officiousness and sedition. The piece discusses mad behavior and calls for restraint in political commentary.
In a satirical long letter Fresno y. defends the Royal Academy, attacks Mr. Fell and Fresnoy critics, and lampoons the institution and its foreign artists. He denounces ignorance among academics, mocks their exhibit sensibilities, and warns of looming downfall while promising further critique.
Executor sale by auction on Thursday the 26th at one o'clock on Putney Common near Bignell’s Coffee House. Property includes a large messuage with stables, out-buildings, garden and about two acres of meadow and arable land. Viewings and sale conditions at multiple offices in London and Bath. broker offers private contracts and appraisals.
A fragment from a London broadside prints an admonition to the Duke of Grafton on his promotion to the chancellorship of Cambridge, followed by an advertisement for Dr Hammond’s Specifick pills. It touts a cure for various chronic ailments, claims safety in pregnancy, and markets pills priced six pence with Bristol origin and London sales.
Proposals for a forthcoming work by William Bailey on arts manufactures and commerce is announced in London July 1760. The project promises copper plates and descriptions of useful machines and models from the Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce with an appendix on agricultural discoveries and improvements. Subscriptions offered at the Society's offices and booksellers in Bath and Cheapside.
Postscript recalls July events and visits by the Earl of Farnham, Lord Weymouth, and Earl of Rochford. It notes the Duke of Grafton installation, petitions, and ministerial opinions. Anecdotes include a noble having trouble obtaining a gown and a Cambridge curate, with mentions of Dr Grey and a planned critique.
A blaze destroyed the house of Mr William Burgess and outbuildings at Rup pillcott in Devon last Monday night, with speculation it was set by an apprentice. Reports from London mention political debates at the Robin Hood society, involving redress methods for MPs, while petty thefts and assaults occur in Cheapside and Newgate Street. A Yorkshire case describes a servant blown up with rock in a garden. An arranged marriage in Devon is noted, and a letter from Mr Wilkes to Mr Churchill discusses Westminster vacancy and Middlesex representation. Prices and stocks at the Bank, India, and other securities are listed, concluding with bank and annuity quotes.
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