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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 12, 1772
Page
4
The piece argues for balanced newspaper content mixing politics with arts, poetry, and lighter subjects. It cites Royal Academy exhibitions and Society of Artists works, then recounts historical scenes from Hume on Richard I, Cyprus, Lucretia, and Brutus with vivid, period tone.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a Roman drama where Lucius Tarquinius Superbus and kin resist, leading to the end of kingship and the rise of the republic. Mentions oath and gods, and the fealty of weapons and fear as factors in the political shift.
A Rye letter dated May 4 from an anonymous reader complains of a satirical epigram sent to a Young Farmer in Peasmarsh Sussex. The writer denies involvement and challenges the author to publish under a real name so a reply can be given publicly.
The Middlesex Journal notes Lord Clive’s steady defense of rights against a despotic ministry. It argues ministers threaten his wealth to bend him, but his countrymen remember his services abroad and his loyalty at home. He can ignore such menaces and continue opposing oppressive measures.
A Privy Council gathering at Earl Gower's Whitehall discussed yesterday's dispatches from The Hague with most Great Officers present and the Swedish Ambassador in attendance. Rumors say a Great Lady in the North has been privately remitting funds for urgent needs and plans a private European tour.
A speculative report notes a grand congress between Rafa and Turkey at Mol davia's capital with France to present an ambassador to the Porte. Alleged circuits of influence suggest new vacancies being used for state needs, while MPs consider election preconditions. News from Oxford cites Mr Richard Wood opposing Mr Selwyn amid Wilkes supporters. Reports describe Algerine pirates in the Mediterranean and a gallery inscription issue at the Society of Artists. A noble heiress vanishes toward Scotland, a Fleet Street fortune-seeker trio faces obstructed nuptials, crops promise, a woman fatally struck by a dray, a large fire at Maze Pond oil shop, a roof collapse near Uxbridge, Kent Street houses fall, and a Hanover-square marriage.
The Conversation near Whitehall is received and will appear in our next issue. An erratum appears in Campers better in our art with a brief read title in column two four seven.
Bank and stock prices listed by percentage, incl 3 and 4 percent bonds and annuities. Entries note Old and New S.S. Ann titles, India stock, long annuities, Navy and Vigo bills, and various bonds with per cent values and prices as of one o'clock.
A leasehold estate on 4% Cockhill St Pauls Shadwell Middlesex includes three brick houses a large yard and wharf 162 feet by 48 feet with a stage for deals a saw pit a workshop warehouses two cranes and conveniences The property held by Merits Allison and Peacock under lease with ground rent 431 annually land tax allowed eleven years and a quarter remaining to Midsummer Day next Details from sale and James Caney Auctioneer near Old Gravel Lane Ratcliff Highway.
This Day were published price 23 6d in QUARTO with a frontispiece by the author. It attacks Lord North Barrington Clare Germaine Onslow and others in a political satire on liberty and power. Sold by G Kearfly at Ludgate Street and by Westminster booksellers.
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