17 Jul 1770
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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 17, 1770
Page
1
A long reflection argues that true goodness in a king comes from beneficence, justice, and service to subjects. It stresses that a king must act for the public welfare, reward merit, and restrain tyranny, reign as if born for the people, and avoid yielding to flattery or indolence.
The Middlesex Journal excerpt argues for a purge and general inquiry into deaths since Geneva Election 1768. It calls for a public prosecution in the name of the PEOPLE, enforcement of capture or punishment, and vigilant sea-port searches to prevent concealment and cleanse the land of guilt while warning of drastic measures. Dated Scaffill-Yard Great Tower Hill Fugue 25 47708.
The Middlesex Journal complains of fictitious extracts claiming Sir William Meredith traveled to Canterbury and the Spa while in fact he sought to protect his prison from danger. The writer urges immediate contradiction of the defamatory paragraphs and chastisement of the unknown author for dishonorable conduct.
A fragmentary advertisement discusses silk fabrics with prices and quality terms, then shifts to a critique of trade practices. It references Silk Hosiery, White China Silk, Indian Cotton, and assorted pieces with per fold prices. It concludes with a public notice about a new periodical, The Christian Family Morning and Evening, and mentions Dr Priestly on Electricity and English Grammar.
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