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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 13, 1771
Page
2
A reflection on Horace. Critiques of misapplied talents in society. Observes quirks from foolish to wise, urging humility and honesty over cleverness. Warns against public life misused, praises virtue, and notes London’s vigilance to defend liberty.
The piece urges steadfast civic virtue to curb corruption and defend constitutional order. It compares modern struggles to Roman history, praising citizens in London for selecting their chief magistrate and calling for perseverance to restore the state’s noble fabric.
A reader scorns Sir John Fielding for his handling of an examination at Bow Street Public Office. The missive condemns rudeness toward a Taylor and demands magistrates treat all witnesses with dignity, stressing impartial justice and respect for all parties involved.
A public notice from JOhn COOTE defending publishers of the Lady's Magazine against a false accusation. He testifies Wheble acted as publisher only, had no share in content, and that copyright was sold to Robinson and Roberts. He asserts Wheble sought involvement but was refused. sworn at Guildhall London April 9 175? by Richd. Glyn.
John Wheble defends his role as publisher and guarantor of the magazine’s obligations against claims by Mr. Coote. He asserts Coote owned the property yet acted to transfer rights without proper consent and promises future public accountability. Wheble promises a forthcoming reply to expose alleged misrepresentations and protect the public interest.
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