The Bible, God and the Christian System Examined
A layman argues against Bolingbroke, defending belief in God and the Gospel's truth. He cites the harmony of nature, human anatomy, and moral duties as evidence, challenges atheistic doubt, and critiques antiquated disbelief while urging temperance, justice, and honesty as societal foundations. Historical notices close with maritime reports and theatre listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
God
Solomon
Thomas Brown
Archbishop of
Jesus Christ
Athens
Rome
Julian
Ape
Bolingbroke
Tam
Don and Corrgan Fight for Next Match
A report notes a forthcoming match described as between P-k $-t on one side and Corr-n and the Loaves and Fishes on the other. It suggests the latter are likelier to win, given their consistency and reliability.
Peace tempers partisans in the Briton pamphlet critique
A Briton number debates peace preliminaries and demands reflection on concessions to France and territorial gains. It mocks imports and exports under imagined peace, listing Paris goods and British losses, urging retention of valuable islands to balance trade and profit from French folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Great Britain
Minorca
Senegal
Canada
Cape Bre
Bay of
Honduras
Pemmine
Paris
Madame Pompadoure
Versailles
Burgundy
Grandfire
Silver Lyon
Calais
Rayal Céron
Tom
Trueblue
Peace prospects and French satisfaction in public papers
The writer critiques a French envoy's praise of the peace preliminaries, noting pompous language and a subtle clash between French felicitation and British sentiment. He argues the English public view of the French king’s virtues contrasts with long standing English pride, ambition, and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
The Transformation and the Beaux Humorous Verse
The poem narrates a comic petition to Jupiter by an ape seeking human form and virtue. Jupiter grants the change, but the transformed creature becomes a foolish beau, crossing, talking nonsense, and grinning, exposing human vanity. The satirical note targets fashion and social charm as shallow traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Grasse
Jove
Jupiter
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Enfield
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George Hayley
Goodman's Fields
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London
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Curling
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Love
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Consol
Navy & Via
India
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Toth Printer
Casper Newmann
William Lewis
M.B
Royal Society
WW. Johnston
G. Keith
Crowder and Co
B. Law and Co
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T. Carlon
E. Dilly
A. Linde
Prince of Wates
Queen’s Palace
J. Newbery
Bible and Sun
St. Paul’s Church Yard
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