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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 17, 1772
Page
2
A garbled plea decries social vice and misrule, urging Gallia to fast and invoke God for national mercy. The writer laments corruption, adultery, bankruptcy, and neglect of worship, urging a public observance to avert divine anger and obtain blessings.
Debates describe the bill as dangerous to English liberty and common law. Baron Montequieu argues against Roman civil law influence, urging preservation of paternal authority and parental consent as foundational to marriage. He cites Grotius on ancient limits and warns of royal power over succession.
The passage discusses the roles of peers as legislators and judges in the Kingdom, their duties to defend the realm, and the contentious idea that marital restrictions could affect their independence. It argues that a complete member of the great Council and Supreme Judicature should not be subjected to restrictive marriage provisions.
A caustic 17th century verse attacks Jeffreys and royal power. The speaker praises a noble lord while urging punishment for sedition, lampooning the judge and praising liberty yet requesting favors from the powerful. The piece blends political satire with pleas for protection and patronage.
A listing offers miniature portraits at two doors from Great Turnstile, Lincoln's Inn Fields opposite North Parade Gardens. Specimens viewable as described, with subject foldable Cremona violin crafted for a solo player. Price stated as ten guineas to avoid trouble.
An 18th century compilation by Tosi Sentimentsy and Holy Nobs describing a collection of humorous writings from London and Westminster. Includes epigrams jokes bon mots and tales from theaters coffeehouses and clubs intended to entertain improve wit and raise spirits for both sexes. Published by T Lowndes Fleet Street.
A British officer recounts the Russian expedition against the Turks from Petersbourg to the destruction of the Turkish fleet in the Archipelago. The work, printed in London, is praised for its authenticity, precision, and candor by the Monthly Review, noting the author's naval service and writing skill.
Promotional notice for British Pills praised as a remedy for bilious and digestive disorders. Claims include settlement of the stomach, relief of headaches, and restoration of vitality from sedentary life and travel. Sold in London and Cambridge. inventor to provide advice if needed.
OHN ASTLE of Walham Green Fulham had months of mercurial venereal disease. After rejecting salivation he turned to Dr Burrows for Velno Vegetable Syrup. Within days throat ulcers eased, eruptions faded, tumors subsided, and in two months he was radically cured. Syrup sold at Haymarket Ludgate and Capel Court with official label to deter imitators.
A compilation offered by G Robinson featuring moral tales fables and selections from celebrated Moderns. It includes an introduction with rules for politeness, parallels between ancient and modern characters, and a view of British constitutional beauty. Designed as a supplement to entertain and instruct young readers.
A testimonial from William Grantham recounts a severe boil and swelling cure after using a Balsamic Tincture. Richard Restarick describes hospital failure, recovery after the product, and endorsements by Grantham and an eye-witness. Available wholesale and retail via F Newberry and doctors' houses in Soho, 35.6d per bottle.
A letter from Ann Joyce of Hackney thanks Mr Norton of Golden-Square for drops claimed to cure a twenty year scurvy. The note details severe leg inflammation, prior doctors and hospitals, and praise for the drops sold in many shops with Norton as proprietor.
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