Prostitution of Conscience Overshadows Public Virtue
Letter to the editor denounces licentious press and public corruption. It argues prostitutes of body and soul, the privileging of trust betrayers, and the partial justice in law reflect wider moral decay. The author urges satire as a virtuous instrument to expose public wrongdoing and calls for reform led by those seeking general welfare. BRAWTUS.
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Times
Almot
Court
Senate
Bar
Almos
Brawtus
Evzewnina
Tondutt
Causa
Opinion on public trust and poor relief in Isle of Wight
The writer urges caution against drastic reforms and argues for addressing root causes of poverty. He predicts upheaval if authorities push changes and advocates improving conditions to enable voluntary industry. He condemns county level poor houses for widespread parishes and emphasizes local necessity and practicality.
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House of Commons
Isle of Wight
Kent
Ivo
England
Ile of Wight
London Parliament Moves on Momentous Measures
In London the House of Commons met late as MPs awaited a dutiful address and a two o clock appointment. Peers are expected to sit late. Lord C is to reveal transactions and merit of key measures while Parliament adjourns for holidays. Lord T remains grief struck yet attends to the momentous occasion amid political motions.
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House of Commons
House of Peers
Westminster
Demeric
Public unrest and fires loom in Europe and England
A broad news digest reports political delays on parliamentary reform with hints of scandal and reform efforts. It notes a major Munich fire destroying the Theatius library and monarchic leadership urging aid. Also covered are a Soho society scandal, a violent postal robbery near Howgate, and unusual harbor flooding at Whitehaven with extensive quay damage.
Unnamed Man Attacks Governor with Knife. Fire at Blackfriars Bridge
A man attacked the governor with a large carving knife during a walk, inflicting critical injuries and awaiting life imprisonment in Lancaster Gaol. A fire at a new house near Blackfriars Bridge was quickly controlled. Felonies move to Newgate for the Old Bailey sessions next Wednesday. Leeds reports Mrs Longbottom tapped again, ten gallons drawn, after previous taps in nine weeks.
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Hi Capt
Lancaster
Surry
Blackfriars-bridge
Newgate
Old Bailey
Leeds
Pearl Essence and Centrifice by Jacob Hemet Dentist
Dr Jacob Hemet presents Essence of Pearl and Pearl Centrifice for teeth and gums. Claims include whitening enamel protection, stopping decay, relieving toothache, curing scorbutic gums, and fresh breath. Sold wholesale and retail by W Bayley Cockspur Street and J Pricey Leadenhall Street London at sixpence four farthings.
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Jacob Hemet
Amelia
Hemet
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
Haymarket
J. Pricey
Theatrical Entainments and Market Notices
Draury Lanz this evening The West Indian with The Chaplet Covent Garden Cyrus with Mother Shipton This evening Price of hay and straw at Whitechapel February 17 Hay prices Straw prices High water at London Bridge Tomorrow and Saturday Stock prices Bank stock India stock South Sea Bank annuities Consols and bonds Navy bills and related financial notices
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Draury-Lanz
the Chaplet
Covent-Garden
Cyrus
Mother Shipton
Whitechapel
London - Bridge
India
Prs Navy, &c
Long
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Clowgate
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Isle of Elmly
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Whitehall
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Hanover
Hind
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Tower
Doty
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Clerkenwell
Rhudd
Manchester
Houfhold
George Whitefield
Pembroke College
Oxford
Countess of Huntingdon
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