Rights of mankind and America’s liberty debate
A reader asks how the phrase law of nature and rights of mankind can justify opposing U S laws while claiming all men are born of one blood. He criticizes alleged hypocrisy in defending liberty yet tolerating slavery, urging consistent rights for all mankind and denouncing tyranny.
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America
Atlantic
É&C
England
Gout as Benefit and Moral Tutor in Historical View
The author argues gout may be a useful, even elevating force when it recurs in regular fits. It purges humours, frees the head and heart, and can sharpen intellect and contemplation. Notable claims cite Lord Chatham, Emperor Severus, Cardinal Mazarin, Erasmus, and Dean Prideaux as examples of gout inspiring governance, poetry, or insight.
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Roe
Chatham
Severus
Roman Empire
Britain
Aracalla
Cardinal Mazarine
Erasmus
Dean Prideaux
Leign
Farce of Two Aas at Drury Lane Theatre
The new farce Tue Holel or The Double Valet opens at Drury Lane with Trimwell and Neville entangled in a comic plot of mistaken letters and disguise. Clarissa, Montague, and Sir Jacob Thrift drive the intrigue as bridal plans, duels, and secret papers collide in London. The piece closes with multiple couples reconciled and Trimwell pardoned amid audience applause.
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Drury-Lane
Lowe
Lavia
Sir Jacob Thrift
John Seymour
Mr. Montague
Jacob
Wentworth
Rome
Sir John
Clariisa
Fifer
Montague
London
Paris
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Lowe’s Hotel
Irimwell
Jacob Thrift
Mr. Montagne
Flavia
Clarifsa
Trimwell
Clarissa Montague
Sir Jacob
A&t
Covent-garden
Mr. Neville
Mark
Clarissa
Ito Neville
Cilariffa
George Frederic Montague
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