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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 22, 1769
Page
4
The piece defends the right of the people to petition and condemns attempts to hinder their constitutional remedies. It warns against coercive ministerial measures and urges livery to act boldly, uphold rights, and resist arbitrary political power in the city.
A card responding to J Thornton's advertisement notes the St Albans gentlemen who called a Monday meeting of freeholders at Epsom did not see reason to inform him. They had no lottery tickets or trip to dispose of and doubted that one recently accused of smuggling an address should join their petition for redress. Dated Surry June 28 Freeholder 1769.
Fragment from 18th century debate on John Wilkes election. The House’s March 17 1769 resolution declares the Middlesex return void, while denying that freeholders lose voting rights. Discussion clarifies the penalties for a false return and the limits of parliamentary determinations.
Brecknock’s letter argues that the House of Commons cannot nullify false returns or issue new writs, as such acts exceed authority, violate parliamentary law, and clash with both historic statutes and the principle NON ULTRA. It warns that declaring a false return void and directing fresh elections is autocratic and unconstitutional.
On June 16 1769 a notice calls freeholders in Surrey to meet at Epsom Monday the 26th at eleven in the forenoon to consider constitutional measures in support of electoral rights. A manuscript copy of a book will be let with the agreement in authenticity. price listed for sewn and bound editions. Printed for the author and sold by T. Evans in Paternoster Row.
Subscriptions for the Society are taken by Mr. Sipru at the Carolina Toffee House Birchin Lane Cornhill from eleven to two daily. The first century of the first class is completed and funds invested for that century, now taking in subscriptions for a second century. Trustees include Roger Staples Joseph Creswech John Woodhouse Hannanel Mendes Da Costa. A copy of the dead settlement fund is debited gratis to subscribers. Reports say after Tuesday prior to the six books at the Bank show above 10,900 purchased and invested for trustees or use of the Society for annuities increasing by payment.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Patent Cake Ink, Slice Patterin, tracing paper, and Indian Red Ink among other items. It notes special appointments and sales at wholesale prices, with emphasis on engraving by a Mr. fetes and the first public sale by Mr. Smith. The notice invites readers to send commissions to participate in the offerings.
A June postscript announces Junius writings will appear in the Middlesex Journal. Dispatches from Flanders report Arab forces beating troops near Baghdad, and Mahomet Khan killed. Tartars invade Ukrainian territory near Bachmuth and ravage New Seria in Vienna. In Adrianople the Grand Vizir departs camp and moves toward Ifakee, with expected Danube crossing. Warsaw letters dated May 28 mention Romanzof failing to seize Oczakow and Ottoman camps at Oczakov repulsing Russians with losses.
About 3000 liverymen gathered in Guildhall as Alderman Beckford entered to applause. The hall heard accounts of aldermen’s conduct on recent matters, with Sawbridge and Townsend declared to have majorities and Plumbe and Kirkman showing contested polls. Reports cover royal visits, political chatter, small incidents, fevers, and local notices including a warning about Bateman’s Drops as a fever remedy.
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