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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 26, 1770
Page
4
A reflective, period voice argues against laurel worship and praise of Macaulay while urging restraint in criticism. It notes the volatile temper of critics, the vulnerable pride of authors, and the danger of diffusing a writer’s fame when jealousy overtakes judgment.
A fragment notes that Tavo Dukes would be ordered to command on land in case of rupture and at sea, reflecting a public record of designated duties amid crisis scenarios. The text is concise with emphasis on military or civil defense roles and contingency planning.
A dramatic political letter criticizes the Duke of Grafton for hindering celebrations and expresses contempt for the Corporation of Bury. It recalls Wilkes and Ilkeston era, mocks subjection, and predicts future unshackling while urging loyalty to the writer's viewpoint.
A letter to the Middlesex Journal criticizes the Southampton election scene. It notes no independent candidate offered for Parliament, a canvassing attempt failed, and a bribed sheriff aided by Ozonians. It mentions Mackinnon and a Tuesday/Monday polling twist, reflecting local voter manipulation and disappointment with the town’s choices.
The town received news from British and Portuguese envoys in Europe with dispatches from Lisbon and Madrid. Dublin texts hint at a loyalist society to defend rights, while Guildford remonstrance heats up county politics. Reports mention naval visits, currency issues in America, and a hostile press climate in Britain.
A letter decries the town’s betrayal by Stanley and Palmverston for voting against the county’s chosen member Wilkes. The writer warns of a rotten corporation, urges fearless supporters to secure a free parliament, and recommends a spirited gentleman to carry future writs without expense. The Middlesex Journal is asked to publish further details in a forthcoming issue.
A short fragment notes a saintly figure connected to a place called Ander. Reflects ecclesiastical language and sparse details, with no clear event or date. The readable text highlights devotional context and local religious phrasing.
Shipping bulletin notes arrivals and departures at Spithead and the harbour. Vessels mentioned include the Venus Goodwin from London bound for Africa and Jamaica, the James and Sarah December, the Robert and Ann Brown from London, and the Betsey and Polly Bailey for Charles Town. Other ships include the Triton Dutch man of war and the Northern Eagle, Ruffian’s hospital ship, with arrivals of the Montreal from the harbor's docks.
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