27 Oct 1759
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Newspaper
Edinburgh Chronicle
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 27, 1759
Page
1
An excerpt recounts a Tale of Flavia Maria and Claudio with dramatic moral conflict. Flavia’s noble sacrifice avoids scandal, Maria’s devotion aids Claudio, and mutual trust restores happiness as they exchange assurances. A final elegiac couplet honors VoxF2 and patriotic virtue.
An old verse laments France losing Quebec with Britons urged to peace yet ready to defend their coast. A closing tribute praises General Wolfe and the Twentieth Regiment of Foot for decisive action from Louisburg to Quebec, proclaiming Wolfe.
The poem satirizes a stubborn woman drawing a comparison with mythic and historical figures. It notes that most women lack character and mocks stubbornness in trifles and serious matters alike. It cites Jove, Juno, Socrates, Adam, Eve, and Cordelia as examples, ending with the speaker's resigned contentment.
A poem memorializes General Wort praising his noble fight for a nation’s laws. It laments his early death and notes the sorrow and mixed triumph in his loss, honoring his honesty and courage as the community reflects on his sacrifice.
The Grand Signior replaces the Captain Bathaw with the Aga of the Januaries as chief of naval forces, naming him also Ba†haw of Three Tails. In Copenhagen a malignant fever rages, Sweden and Stockholm figures cited, while Rome reports a list of newly elevated cardinals and officials including Nunzio in France and Nuncio in Portugal among others.
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