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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 30, 1769
Page
4
A Middlesex Journal item notes a Monday debate on a measure described as illegal un constitutional and pernicious. It discusses attempts to admit Roman Catholics to the legislature and other offices, citing Rockingham era politics and a disputed bill.
A publisher announces an anniversary sermon by John Free D D on Whit Sunday 1769 as a Remembrancer resisting political murder. The tract argues common safety foundations of society and personal security against govt interference, citing rights to self preservation and a defense of individuals against violence. It lists London booksellers and prices in shillings.
Supporters of the Bills Rights Society report financial details from February 1769 through May 23 1969. Treasurer says four thousand one hundred sixty nine pounds nine shillings expended on Mr Wilkes and advertisements, with subscriptions still received at listed offices. A meeting on June 6 will feature Robert Jones, then adjourn to October. By order of Morris, secretary.
London and Middlesex posts report a grand levee at St James's followed by a cabinet council of great importance. Dispatches arrive from St Petersburg for the Earl of Rochford. Nobility and gentry depart for Bath, Wentworth House, Hackwood Park, and other seats as royal entertainments and social duties unfold. Discussions suggest Middlesex petition gains favor, while public sentiment hints at taxation and reform. Reports cover maritime peace talks, crime, and price fluctuations in milk and meat, with incidents of accidents and social observations across London.
The readable OCR fragment lists various bank stock prices and annuities with values such as 242 to 239, 88-3-4ths, and 98 1-4ths. It mentions bank annuities, India bonds, and several dated entries, all in a financial ledger style with scattered figures. The text preserves names and numbers but remains partially garbled.
The April 1769 New York issue covers Sir Henry Moore opening the provincial assembly, urging adoption of a standard agent appointment method, and detailing troop accounts and a deficency for public service. It notes votes of the General Assembly, a regulation draft, and printer copies to inform the colony. Also mentions Detriot letters and longitude methods by Samuck Dutton.
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