Passage on East India affairs and Harrison's Longitude reward
In Parliament Lord North urges policy to aid the East India Company with duty free tea exports, hoping to ease its finances amid losses. A petition from John Harrison seeks the 10,000 pounds share of Parliament’s 20,000 for the Longitude discovery, sparking debate on justice and timely payment.
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Remembering Count Struensee and the moral verdict
The passage contrasts worldly judgment with Christian mercy, noting Count Struensee’s fall and death. It reflects on forgiveness and the value of spiritual salvation over public opinion, quoting Munter on how different judgments are from the kingdom of God.
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Masquerade Intelligence at King's Theatre Amid Odd Attire
Monday night at King's Theatre featured a masquerade with nobles in grotesque disguises and commoners in dominos and black vizors. Conjuring feats amused, two American chiefs and other masked figures drew attention as revelers grew riotous before dawn, when the crowd dispersed and a guard left.
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