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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 23, 1772
Page
4
The writer attacks Townshend's Irish policy, accusing him of flattery and bribery. He contrasts the ruler's deceit with honest peasantry, laments Parliament's venal praise, and critiques the borrowing of two hundred thousand pounds. He promises further remarks from Sydney in a few days.
Letter to the printer references Jones and Hennings in a court martial dispute. It notes that Hennings defended charges against the late Parfer at a Triumph warship trial, and that he denied certain words in Guildhall. The piece laments misrepresentation in the Middlesex Journal and related publications.
A letter discusses forgiveness and blame in a dispute involving a wealthy Mr. Jones and an apprentice. It questions prior accusations, asserts no letters exist from Hennings to Mr. Jones, and promises to publish the full state of the case from trial to date.
The petitioners, officers in the Army from 1756 to 1763, claim they have long served as commission officers and currently hold the youngest captain ranks in their regiments due to peacetime reductions and lack of establishment. They urge the King to grant seniority from their first captain commissions or promote them by brevet to majors, pledging lifelong service when commanded.
The Middlesex Journal writes to the London livery, urging unity against Alderman Plumbe. It accuses the court of injuries and insults, warns zeal may wane, and calls for concerted action to defend liberties of the country in the sheriff election context.
A Copenhagen letter notes universal discontent and the king's frequent absence. Sir Robert Murray Keith reportedly departs for Vienna as ambassador. A grand administration meeting, urged by a great personage, may seek means to restore credit with Law Lords to assist. A Berlin dispatch cites cooling relations between Prussia and the Emperor over Poland. Madrid reports plans to dissolve the Dominican order next month.
The article reports on Sheriff candidates Aldermen Watkin Lewes and Plumber, plus public sentiment about printers' liveries and Wilkes. It notes a Court of King's Bench rule against a Morning Chronicle paragraph, East India Company financial maneuvers, and public discussions of Marybone Gardens fireworks causing nuisance, with witness testimonies and an order for Arnold to appear in court. Also mentioned are naval arrivals, ship movements, a marriage, and several vessel passages.
A fragmentary note warns that the paper will comply with Justice's request regarding other papers as far as possible. It mentions a fraternal letter about the Prince of Wales. The tone is formal and period bound. The exact names and context remain partially obscured by OCR.
A dense OCR fragment lists various financial items and percentages from historical bonds and funds. Entries include per cent rates, annuities, and bond references such as per cent confol, old S. S. Ann, New S. S. Stock, Navy and Widygailing Bills, and minor monetary units like shat, 6d, 18s. The text resembles ledger shorthand for late 18th century securities and interest items with scattered figures and dates.
General Post Office issues notice dated June 22 1772 that importation of foreign lace by the Posh is illegal and an officer will attend from July to seize all packets for shipment by order of the Postmaster General Anthony Todd See.
A Northampton letter arrives at Harborough Leicestershire on June 19. The writer notes the brother of a gentleman is dead and his widow with two daughters remains, awaiting a line of response.
R Patence, dentist, boasts flawless artificial teeth that never discolor and flawless corrections of mouth deformities. He says nobles and physicians endorse his method, promises painless fitting, and invites only those in real need to apply in town or county. References to satisfied clients and prior teeth replacements are possible, with prices described as reasonable.
A description notes two neat pocket volumes published by F Newbery at St Pauls Church Yard. The Monthly Review editors praise the volumes for humour and knowledge of life, deeming them interesting and agreeable.
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