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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 07, 1772
Page
4
Your Correspondent argues that a king may err in judgment yet remain virtuous at heart while opposing high aims. Brutus concedes a ruler may diverge from virtue but insists crimes cannot be tolerated or ignored for sake of convenience.
Fragments recount Clive leading a march to Madrasi and Kovelpauk near Arcot. He confronts French and allied forces with 1500 Europeans and 1700 horse, 15 hundred Sipiyers, eight cannon. Night battle, rear attack on the French battery, English bayonet assault, and a poised but unsettled clash as the lines bend under pressure.
The account details Major Eve rence arriving in the East Indies and taking command of the Company's forces. Clive leads a small force to cut off the enemy near Pondicherry, dislodging a fortified ridge position at Sameavdrém and compelling Sandah Saheb to redeploy troops. After overpowering forts at Golconda, the French commander retreats. a village fort is seized and master of the French cannon secured. The pursuing lieutenant forces a capitulation with terms that parole D Acteuil and three officers for one year, with garrison exchange and delivery of money and stores to the Nabob allied with the English.
In a candid exchange the text mocks a so called catechism taught to young men of rank. It links money to pleasure and outlines views on marriage debt and corruption. It alleges a fine gentleman seeks wealth and power through gambling, fashion, and mistress keeping, then through bribery to obtain Parliament seats to fund extravagance.
A late night courier delivered important Madrid dispatches to the Spanish Ambassador, with early morning delivery to Lord Rochford. A St James's messenger departed for Copenhagen bearing two packets for the King of Denmark and Sir Robert Murray Keith. Royal thanks were sent to Col. Keith for his zeal in Queen Denmark affairs. Reports indicate a Russia Forte peace, awaiting formalities, with Turkish cession to Empress demands.
A long, fragmented article discusses rights, unrest, and political critique in Britain. It mentions monarchy, parliament, and various nobles, including Lord Clive, Mr Bradshaw, and the Duke of Grafton. References to Denmark, naturalization bills, and naval movements are interwoven with satirical and critical tones about liberty and tyranny.
A fire at a Gingerbread Baker's in Gam ber's Court Southwark and a Linen-draper in Throgmorton Streets devastated several buildings. Two servants of Mr. Jeffery perished, and flames spread to nearby houses across the way. The incident occurred around two o'clock this morning as flames engulfed the scene.
The article notes forthcoming publication of letters about a celebrated midwife, with corrections to be inserted. It mentions that letters will not be buried in oblivion and that fixes will include the names and residences of eminent practitioners. Printed by J. Wilkie and F. Blyth at Cornhill and St Pauls Churchyard.
Reading shows a dated ledger snapshot with multiple bond and stock entries. Mentions 3 per cent red and conf, various gths, 4 per cent conf, day at one clock, old financials, 26 1 half, Navy and other bills, and tickets. Entities include Bank, 3 per cent, 4 per cent, bonds, and applicable time references.
The Church of St Srsrazy in Warsegok will reopen after repairs with two charity seasons for the Society Children. In the morning Rev Dr Jorn Tayvtor Prebendary of Westminster and in the afternoon Rev Mr Swanz M A Fellow of Dutchess College will preach. Music by Mr Richard Laws follows. Prayers at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
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