The Huron satire and Voltaire's portrait in Canada
Postscript critique targets a popular yet compromising novel and its author. It condemns the sensational mockery of religion, praises sober Christian argument, and warns against using wit to corrupt faith. The piece cites Voltaire as a savage baptized by irony, condemning cynical analysis that erodes virtue and truth.
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Hercud
St. Maloes
Jiercaues
C.a.cs
Voltaire
Kerkabon
Gaitile
Mr. Gordon
Gordon
P. G
Mr. Volaire
Mir Voltaire
Europe
Canada
Plan of operation for Lord Mayor election at London tavern
The Society adopts a scheme to return two Citizens as Chief Magistrate candidates who have never served as Alderman or Sheriff. The Court of Aldermen is expected to reject, with the Bill of Rights Club moving the matter to Westminster Hall. Mr Crefcy aims to occupy the City chair despite law, while a rotten borough suppression and reform for real consequence are urged by Lord North.
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Christ
Lazarus
Voltaire
Prac
Tod
St. Ives
Gordon
Bert
Cato
Thuen
Ruambler
Vol
London
Lord North
Aimed at Reform and Parliament Labour in 18th Century Debate
Reports from London outline moves toward dissolving Parliament as a remedy and detail ongoing court and cabinet intrigues. Sir Wilkes and the mob are blamed by some, while Lord Chesterfield faces rumors of renewed involvement. The piece notes a Downing Street consultation on Brackley representation and Halifax’s political maxims urging prudent public service and restrained salaries.
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Rooksbank
Ruddle
Calle-alley
Phreadnedie-street
Royal Exchange
London
Ihs
Met
ANS
Brooksbane
Stock price snapshot with varied bond and annuity results
A condensed list shows bank and india stock quotations with par cent readings. Prices range across South Sea and India annuities, Navy bills, and bank loans, including several 4 percent and 3 percent items.
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India
Hank Ann
Goa
Pr. Navy
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Atove
Robert Fenwick
Lemington
Northumberland
Luke Alder
Whitechapel
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Gray’s Inn
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Adderstone
Belford
N.B
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Pope's-flead
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Anta
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Woveriber
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Tate
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Ana
Gemera
Ccul
Rccol
Col
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Gooprees
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Haing
Molesworth
Admiralty
Sur
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Postscript
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Wood
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Touchit
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