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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 28, 1772
Page
2
A series of letters argues that increasing pasture and sheep holdings raises bread meat and dairy costs in England. Proposals include restricting horse exports and distillery grain use to lower meat prices, while defending the corn distillery revenue and urging Parliament to act to balance supply and prices. References to Lord Mayor Aldermen and Gaz reports appear throughout.
A fragment lists seven memory slogans linked to historic figures. It notes future descendants may view images of these patriots adorned with mottoes matching their sentiments. The piece references Brentford liberty, Remonstrances, and Wilkes and Liberty in a dated historical voice.
A distressed appeal urges relief for workers as life costs rise. The author argues distilleries should be barred from using grain to protect revenue and sugar supplies, noting spirits from molasses are preferred. The letter warns of grain scarcity, brewery impacts, and broader food and powder shortages.
Dispatches from St. Antigua recount a August hurricane described as the most violent in living memory. Wind and waves destroyed plantations and houses, killed and wounded many, and left public buildings and naval facilities damaged beyond use. Reports also note widespread distress and scarce provisions across Nevis St. Christopher and Montserrat with ships wrecked and town damage noted.
The document records M. Obresco being named sole ambassador for Russia to negotiate with the grand Vizir Reis Effendi at a new congress opening in Bucharest. Also noted are royal licenses allowing John Sleigh to take the surname Lindley and use Lindley arms, and Richard Mairman to adopt the surnames Trench Chiswell and bear the corresponding arms.
The House considered the King's speech and moved to present an address. A supply was proposed and a Committee of the whole House to consider it on Monday. Bills for duty free wheat and barley imports from America were ordered for Monday. A Secret Committee to investigate the East India Company was ballotled. twelve members to be chosen and a report due Monday morning.
Fragmentary report describes a woman begging with a child in her arms, and mentions she hired the child at eight-pence per day and planned hard labor. A Paris letter recounts a double murder incident of two merchants taken ill in travel, with a dramatic shooting during a road encounter. Names and details of legal notices and dividend payments for several London and provincial merchants follow in a long list.
Do&eor K U LICK, late surgeon aboard the Antigallican Theodorick and Resolution, advertises a private method to cure all degrees of the French disease at low cost. He claims universal success, immediate relief for ulcers and breathing disorders, lists assorted medicines and tonics, offers apprenticeship and a premium for skilled youths, and asserts extensive patient testimonials from 1569.
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