15 Mar 1770
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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 15, 1770
Page
1
An extended political address argues that the House of Commons must reflect the public will, warning against unchecked parliamentary power and urging dissolution of the current body. It asserts that only by consent of the people can laws stand, calling for a reestablishment of liberty and resistance to corruption. Suffolk Street, March 8, 1779.
A fragment from the Middlesex Journal bemoans aristocratic tyranny in Britain. It condemns road use privileging the rich, land and conduit control by the powerful, and legal punishments wielded by those in power. The piece laments lack of justice for commoners and urges drastic action.
General Post Office reports a post-boy on the City Road was robbed of a small mail bags list of towns. The robber is described as dark complexioned, middle aged, tall, with a flapped hat and brown coat. A reward of two hundred pounds plus a royal pardon awaits the apprehension and conviction of the culprit and any accomplices.
An advert describes a shop at the corner of Butcher Row near Temple Bar with space constraints and plans to serve customers. It markets a large stock of blankets feather beds quilts mattresses bed ticks and rugs with ready-made bedsteads and bedding for sea or land offers lower terms for ready money and accepts sales by piece yard or order.
Publicans and others may be served in cash or on credit with ready money, asfured at their warehouse near Ludgate Hill and the Keys. They advertise Coniae Brandy, Jamaica Rum, Batavia Arrack at various prices per gallon and claim quicker delivery around London.
A historical notice advertises venetian window blinds finished in a light green and designed to resist fading. The maker William Deerlyg claims quick, easy operation by a spring, with durable construction for several years and simple installation in Great Newport Street, London. It also mentions new tables for gaming and a foldable writing desk accessory.
Greenwich observer records a 1770 letter from a patient praising Mardon medicine after years of failing cures. The writer notes sea-bathing failed to help, then reports improved spirits and appetite, disappearance of facial blotches, and a restoring body condition after taking ten bottles. Acquaintances are surprised by the transformation.
The public is urged to buy Mardon’s Antiscorbatic Drops claimed to cure scurvy leprosy and other skin disorders. Sold in square bottles with the inscription Mardon’s Antiscorbatic Drops. Available at multiple London shops including Rothwell’s New Bond Street Grosvenor Hola born Yeandle Strands Kirk St Paul’s Cheapside and more, with a dozen price of fifty shillings and offers for country dealers and charitable recipients. Dr Matden thanks customers for support and promises to consider letters advising on the drops' effectiveness.
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