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Publick Affairs and the Balance of Liberty in Britain
A reader argues for careful judgment in political controversy, urging reliance on evidence from both sides and warning against factional manipulation. The piece defends the constitutional balance of monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy, noting ministers and the law govern accountability while the king holds executive power. It emphasizes liberty, property, and religious unity as stable under the present system. It also notes British and international diplomatic moves, including Polish envoys, Russian court mourning, and military preparations at Cronstadt and frontier garrisons.
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Franklyn
D’anvers
Europe
Britain
Hoth
Petersburg
NS M Lipski
Republick of
Poland
Czarina
Warsaw
M. Rudomina
Rostow
Suzdal
Rhezan
Vorokin
Bielki
Tartary
Coloom
Wiftidow
Mofaiski
Muscovy
Forbes
Grea
Braitain
Moscow
Constantinople