Daily Courant in London, Middlesex

Caleb D Anvers and the folly of modern patriots in politics

A sharply satirical critique rails at a famed political mapper of public opinion, Caleb D Anvers of Gray's Inn, tracing how populist praise, mock-heroic framing, and supposed patriotism inflated a tiny circle while discrediting genuine governance. The piece flags how tradesmen and "Below-Patriots" join in the campaign, feeding disaffection and undermining stable leadership. It also touches on contemporary affairs from Oran to court appointments, illustrating a world where political theatre eclipses prudent policy.