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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 09, 1770
Page
4
A letter from Wapping dated Sept 26 1770 voices naval discontent. Sailors denounce illegal arrest warrants illegal seizure of wages and prize money while demanding relief and fair pay. They condemn officers and summarizing authorities for abuse and threaten action if grievances persist.
A reader laments the Middlesex Journal piece on London city officials and the Recorder, praising honour and conscience while mocking ministerial rhetoric. The letter rails at plagiarism, Captain Campbell, and naval law, concluding with a sailor’s praise of justice for the Recorder and the London livery.
A fragment recounts heated debate over sentencing in a court matter. The Alderman expresses strong sentiment, arguing for immediate action. The Recorder is described as treated with contempt during the adjournment vote.
A letter argues for using parish officers and two magistrates to test settlers and send those unable to prove honest livelihoods to their parishes or to temporary press gangs. The author claims this would rid cities of gambling plunderers and protect industrious workers, with certificates from two Justices of the Peace as protection against future raids.
A London correspondent laments repeated national injuries from W—h and questions why Britain lacks an ambassador at Madrid. He argues ambassadors are essential at foreign courts to counter intrigues and urges the Duke of Bd and allies to focus on national business rather than titles. Updates promise more Spain news and a Privy Council meeting planned for Saturday.
Reports from Lisbon and London detail impending naval operations and troop movements. Britain plans fleets to watch France and Spain, with additional tenders and convoys to New England, the Mediterranean, and garrisons at Gibraltar and Mahon. News mentions prize seizures, smuggling efforts, and local crime notes, plus various deaths and society notices.
Port News from Portsmouth reports arrivals from London and Norway including Nep tune and Anna Maria, with several Kenningsburgh ships ordered to Mother Bank. Warships Kennington and St Antonio sail for the West Indies and Downs respectively. Namura readied for docking then Elizabeth N will follow to clean bottom. Juno Pallas Venus Diana frigates near ready. Bellona short of men. rest of line ships have 300 men.
Readable scraps discuss Hanoverian succession opinions, a forthcoming Saturday insert, referenced verses, and remarks on public letters. Mentions Publius and Tuesday paper, partial critique of a Recorder of London anecdote, and concerns about offices in Ireland and fees.
The excerpt records stocks with figures such as Op 3 per Cent red 77 1-4 ex dividend 3 per Ct and Bank Stock mention 138 half and 4-8ths. South Sea Stock is listed at 78 with other bonds and medal related entries.
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