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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 30, 1769
Page
4
A letter to the Middlesex Journal publisher urges readers to resist the Court interest and oppose Sir Henry Bankes for Lord Mayor. It boosts independence shown at the midsummer sheriff election, condemns Bankes as ineffectual, and calls for steadfast liberty and enduring reform by the citizenry.
The Middlesex Journal calls fellow citizens and brothers in the Livery to repair to the Hall and vote for William Beckford and Barlow Trevothick, asserting patriotism and warning against misused practices. It praises sheriffs as Patriots and urges perseverance against those opposing the constitution.
The Middlesex Journal urges the London livery to support Mr. Beckford for Chief Magistrate. It extols his independence and integrity, noting his long service and urging a firm choice over a trimmer who seeks only lucrative positions in the coming year.
A reader letter to the Middlesex Journal describes a native individual who spoke in defense of Sir Henry Bankes. The speaker claimed strong capability to aid him amid a gathering of gentlemen, asserting there is good reason for supporting Sir Henry.
The text notes Sir Heftey Thaeldetér being urged to seek a city position but he declines the request from a prominent advocate. It emphasizes the pride that prevented him from asking for support and his decision despite pressure.
In 1688 Sir John Shorter was sworn in as Lord Mayor of London and others named, including Sir Ezil Firecraft and Sir John Parsons. Shorter died during his term, leading to another election in which Sir John Eyles was elected and sworn in though not a freeman of London, serving the rest of the year.
The piece calls for immediate action against a notorious money robber and the Téane, urging authorities to seize them at sea ports and bring them to justice. It argues their capture would restore funds and lift taxes that burden the industrious poor, and claims foreign rivals punish England for corruption.
In a heated letter, Rutulus denounces Pholi as a pretended patriot who peddled Corsica to the French and back to the English. The piece claims he avoided fighting, leaving Corsicans to confront the French, and accuses him of fleeing with wealth while the island suffered. It attacks Italian and Swiss loyalties, charging self-interest and treachery.
Stockholm notes the royal family has returned to the capital and an assembly will be held in the Palace this evening. Baron Bunge is appointed Chancellor of the Court, with Bengt Sparre and Mr Farrell named ministers for Dresden electoral court and Lower Saxony circle respectively. Paris reports a distemper in Rochfort alarming Europe.
The Sheriff opened the Guildhall poll books at nine and closed them at three. Aldermen Beckford and Trecothick led with 1526 and 472 votes respectively while Sir Thomas Pilkington’s bid for Lord Mayor is noted alongside remarks on Portfoken Ward liverymen and shifting allegiances. The piece critiques Sir Henry Bankes and suggests political friction with the current government faction.
A broad, fiery pamphlet style notice extols the Livery of London for liberty and taxation resistance on Michaelmas Day. It urges Aldermen Beckford and Treco thick as next mayoral candidates, condemns venal ministers, praises Henry Bankes and York county action, and calls a rapid dissolution of Parliament.
The passage contains election of public notice style remarks. It mentions correspondents letters to and from S C and references Lisle and a bishop or duke figure, with apologies for private grievances. The tone suggests a period newspaper fragment discussing upcoming publication and ongoing conferrals.
The item lists bank stock closures and annuity values, noting 3 percent bank annuities and related government and India bank securities with quoted prices such as 88a 87 and 3-qths at 7-8ebs, plus various old annuity entries and bond prices.
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