Knowledge of the world and social conduct lessons
A long essay argues that true worldliness comes from refined manners and experience not theory. It urges imitating practiced etiquette, restraining anger, and preserving civility in all company. It cites examples from court life and a dramatic tale of friendship linking Mercatus and Ficino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfieed
RoSe du Monde
Oxford
Cambridge
Hane Newton
Gui A du Monde
Galigai Maréchale d
Ancre
Mary of Medicis
Mooth
du Monde
Ce Monde
John Trott
Aé&T
Miles
Thos
Reminiscence on Hale and 18th century virtue in scarce provisions
A reader sends a long reminiscence segment praising Sir Matthew Hale and the Lord Bishop of Salisbury. The piece urges virtuous justice, restraint in spending, and moral governance. It contrasts past frugality with current dearness, arguing luxury fuels modern hardship and urging prudence in public life.
No Woman without her Value in German Fabulist Tale
A lengthy critique of a German fable about a grotesque daughter used as a curiosity. A showman plans to travel with her, display her as a monster, and profit despite her deformities and poverty. The piece highlights societal attitudes toward women and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
Shakespeare
Joe
Rustlc
Tam
Not to be rigid or lenient in justice says judge’s code
The text outlines a judge’s conscientious guidelines on mercy versus severity in criminal cases, independence from public opinion, and avoidance of private solicitation. It praises a judge who holds mercy for words, severity for proven blood crimes, and strictness in official duties. It also urges frugality at meals and obedience to justice for God, sovereign, and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courts of Justice
Cesar
Capitol
Phineas
T. Davies
Ruffel-Street
Covent
J. Hintons
King’s Arms
Patera Nofter-Row
Warwick-lane
W. Newton
Manchester
Great Britain
Ireland
Edinburgh Magazine
Om Review
Moore
Stirlingshire
Archibald Pitcairn
Palemon
Monboddo
Caftares
Lord Kames
Mans &c
Alsoa
W. Creech
Elliot
Edinburgh
J. Murray
Freet-street
Society of Physicians
Fihe Town and Country
London
Dick Wildfire
the Observer
Peter Ploughtore
Paris
Br. Hawkesworth
Shakespeare
A. Hamilton
St. John’s Gate
G. Robinson
Paternefter-row
Also Mentioned on This Page
Casar Baronius
Michael Mercatus
Marsilius Ficinus
Plato
Marfilius
Michael
Mercatus
Mattheau Hale
Salisbury
General Evening Post
T R
Oldcastle
England
John Bunyan
Pilgrim's Progress
Gospel Magazine
Treasury of Divine Knowledge
Vallance and Simmons
Pilgrim’s Progress
Hudsony
Lady's Magazine
Hermes
Lucinda
Angleterre
Westminster Magazine
Pantheon of
Lewis XVI
Wesleys
Samuel Wesley
Geenera
Pantheon
Worcestershire
W. Kyffin
James
Dr. Priestlay
W. Goldsmith
Richardson and Urquhart
Royal Exchange
Hemet
Amelia
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
Haymarket
J.price
Leadenhall Street
M. Purdie
Bath- Price
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