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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 22, 1769
Page
2
A reader letters page laments alleged hypocrisy in Methodist religion, arguing outward show over belief. The correspondences feature a mock trial style syllogism exchange, with critique of church authority figures and a satirical insert on civil liberties.
The independent freeholders of Surrey announce they will meet at Epsom next Monday to appoint a chair, settle a petition to the King, and criticize the late Serjeant for not calling a general meeting. They threaten wider county action across England and Wales without local official consent.
An old advertisement describes a large stock at Paine’s Warehouse No 67 North side of Holborn between Red Lion Street and Featherstone Bar, including Wilton Kidderminster and Scots carpets, feather beds, bed frames, ready made furniture, blankets, quilts, counterpanes, coverlids and bedding for sea or land use. The seller promises favorable terms to gain future patronage.
An 18th century broadside presents an anniversary sermon preached at St Mary Newington Butt in Surrey in 1769. It includes a discussion of personal security and the rights to resist or depose governments, with references to murder, law, and civic duties. Printed for the author and sold by several booksellers in London and nearby towns.
A fragment describes a hostelry run by Pierre Berlon in St Pierre Exeter inviting travellers and foreigners to stay with assurances of good accommodation and a recommendation system. It notes a policy of accepting guests with proper character and references a ceremonial welcome for those who come to enjoy lodging. It then advertises Dr Boerhaave’s Anti Scorbutic Pills sold by William Domville in London, claiming relief for multiple ailments and urging usage with mild effects and no dietary restraint.
London reports from Boston dated April 1 describe a Huntington Long Island group of sixteen young women who spent the day spinning. They produced 1070 skeins weighing 62 pounds, wearing homespun, and pour tea with Evergreen tea, defying foreign imports. News from Venice and Naples notes rains and volcanic stones. Stratford jubilee will feature Titus Andronicus and Love’s Labour Won with Mr Garrick. East India Company court discusses sending supervisors to India over war abuses and revenue issues. Vansittart Scrafton and Col. Ford appointed as supervisors, with debates on powers and instructions continuing.
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