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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 30, 1771
Page
2
The Speculatist argues about whether women should seek learning. It defends moderation, warns that too much study can dampen charm, and claims beauty may be harmed by grave bearing. It cites Anacreon and Cowley, urges readers to balance ignorance and pedantry. It compares women to diamonds needing careful adornment.
The passage argues for a balanced education for women focusing on languages, literature, and music to refine taste and carriage without excessive studiousness. It warns against overemphasis on Greek or Latin at the risk of vanity, notes dangers of pride, cites a tragic example of a learned woman isolating herself, and contrasts prudent moderation with obsessive scholarly pursuits. It also touches on political thought about governance and the role of law, warning rulers who override laws threaten society and urging protection of constitutional rights.
A stark plea urges every honest man to fund the injured and oppressed while warning that government safety is endangered by unlawful acts of governors. The speaker denounces the Carlton House Junto as propagating a lavish doctrine that threatens liberty and fortune.
To be sold piece of ground in Petersfield county of Southampton late belonging to Mr Juteyh Grant deceased occupying three acres in pasture held by Mr Whicher surgeon tenant at will at a yearly rent of 54 5s called White Readhen Close. Held by grant from John Jolie Esq for 2000 years from 1740 freehold for the term not subject to use outgoings save land tax. For particulars apply to Mr Dyneles Cray's Inn or Mrs Elizabeth Grant Petersfield.
Commissioners announce a sale of the bankrupt estate lives and life interests in multiple parcels of arable land garden ground and orchards near Southampton Romsey and Winchester. Leases run fourteen years at fixed rents with mortgage details and inquiries to two London and Romsey attorneys.
By order of the executors Mr William Pitt will auction the remaining freehold estate of the late Rev Carswetl Winerr in Bray parish Berks three miles from Windsor and Maidenhead. Three lots include a dwelling house outbuildings orchard and grounds leased to Thomas Dean for 271 yearly rent Ill acres of arable land near each other leased at two pence per acre and a 12 acre meadow Kimber’s Close with elm timber let to Thomas Daley. Sale at Sun Inn Maidenhead on Monday April 8 at 1 o'clock. Enquire Mr Pitt Maidenhead or Mr John Davis Windsor.
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