Postscript to the Editor on English Politics and Loyalty
A derisive postscript criticizes Weatherhead and Co for political misjudgment and cowardice, laments Pillars of party and calls for unity against perceived English constitutional dangers. It contrasts Judas and mercenary legions with a nation waking to revolt, noting learned men drafting histories to shape opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General-Evening-Post
Europe
Creon
Cinna
Ad Panurge
Panutge
Weatherhead and Co
Lucifer
Judas
Mnethicfly
England
Scothard
Britain
Buyt
Therh
Fragments on Scottish politics and luxury in early Britain
A reader commends a critic's stance on Dr. Robertson and Charles V era politics, arguing against despotism and royal power. The letter traces Scottish clan loyalties, Tory and Whig shifts, and laments extravagance, urging industry, economy, and sober social life to strengthen the realm.
Protestants vs Popery in Europe and Britain warned
A letter to the Editor condemns Papists and Jesuits as oppressors of Protestants, citing massacres and persecutions in France under the Valois, Spain under Philip II, and abuses in Queen Mary’s reign, warning against concessions to Catholic powers and noting contemporary anxieties about treaties and armaments. The piece discusses political intrigues, ship fleets at Spithead, and local crime and accidents amid a broader commentary on religious liberty and national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everine
Robertson
Charles the Fifth
David Hume
Scotland
T.e
Tresson
Tweed
London
Fanuarpizzt
B. A
France
Philip the Second
Spain
Alva
Netherlands
Antwerp
Tauffer
England
Mary
Lando
Westminster
Ieuis
Naa
Robert Walpole
Spithead
Madrid
Great Britain
Fame
Ais
Mnaror
Adu Ds
Eglington
Campbell
St. Luke’s Parish
Portsmouth
Ocean
Trident
Féme
Plymouth
Sandwich
Nore
Adan Montague
George Rodney
Princess Royal
Heaton
Acklam
Malton
Fone
Cadé
Hhey
Fervarts
Kirkham
Pontefra
Oxley
A. B. Warns of Papist Alliance With France Against Protestants
The speaker claims Papists would side with the French in any future war, urging Protestant unity and condemning Catholic idolatry as destructive. The message presents a fierce sectarian warning attributed to A. B. and emphasizes vigilance against perceived Catholic plots.
War News From Hallend to Vienna Dispatches
A mail from Hallend reports nine thousand recruits marching to reinforce imperial forces. Czentochowa endures heavy bombardment by Russians while Confederates defend stoutly. Patlawski abandons fortress with eight hundred troops remaining. In Georgia Count Tattladen is recalled and Suchetia takes command. Court confirms the Dauphine’s pregnancy via Versailles courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallend
Unbemberg
Oland
Cxzentochowa
Patlawski
Peterbourgh
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Postscript
Times
Italy
General Evening-Post
Dauroy-Lang
Frotick
Covent-Garpen
London Bridge
Adhudies
Ana
India Bairds
Navy
Bank Long Ann
Houthold
India
South- Sea
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