Patriots Corner in Middlesex Journal urges petition to King
A political exhortation to the English people urges unity to petition the King for redress of grievances through a change of ministers and manners. It argues that constitutional freedom in elections is at stake and praises the power of a united people to influence royal and parliamentary action for national happiness.
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Middlesex Journal
Flort
England
Wales
Price
Middlesex
Livery of
London
J. Towers
Fore-street
Cripplegate
Anglicanus Appeals to High Sheriff Over Kingdom Crisis
In a bold unsigned letter, Anglicanus urges the Northumberland High Sheriff to petition the throne for redress of grievances amid constitutional strain. He vows devotion to king and country, denounces persecutions, and seeks united action, praising brave citizens and urging exemplary leadership.
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Anglicanus
Destructive ministers and royal tyranny in Britain
A fragment condemns Hanoverian rulers and current ministers as tyrannical and corrupt. The speaker compares them to past despots from William the Conqueror onward, denouncing intrigues in government and labeling the era as marked by violent minsters and a contagion spreading through the British senate.
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House of Hanover
England
William the Conqueror
Hell
Brutus laments English grievances and urges petitions
The writer argues that prayers and intercessions fail to move the powers that be, accusing the government of slighting and ridiculing England. He calls for petitions from counties boroughs and corporations, or, if needed, a bold effort to restore ancient liberties or submit to despotism. Dated July 18, 5769.
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England
Brutus
Nero
Monkish Tale Of Hankford Oak Murder At Monkrey Park
In Devonshire at Monkrey churchyard stands Hankford’s oak linked to Sir William Hankford Lord Chief Justice who once jailed Prince Henry. He hid at Monkley and warned park keepers to burn strangers. A night intruder refused to reveal himself and was shot by the keeper, ending Hankford’s life.
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Monkrey
Devonshire
William Hankford
Prince Henry
Henry V
Monkley
William
Hankford
Henry Loz
Horann
John Ayliffe
Henry Fox
Jacob Downing
Paterson
Bonell
F. Richards
No. 7
Bell Savage-yard
Ludgaehill
Dungerdale
Berwick-street
Soho
Plague of Corsican Dispatches Amid Global News
Paris reports aging generals returning from Corsica with leave granted amid heat and illness. Brest notes Lord Gordon jailed as a spy. Constantinople details a grand vizier contingency and an army victory claim near Choczim. London clings to political chatter, prophecies, and public notices, including a large petition gathering and local accidents.
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Paris
Corsica
Monsieur de Vaux
Brest
Gordon
Pontanion
Constantinople
Choczim
Caminiac
Asia
Black Sea
Turky
Fune
Neister
Poland
London
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Memel
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Westminster
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