Private virtues and public power in 18th century letters
A set of letters to printers discusses the link between private morality and public office, attacking the notion that private behavior is irrelevant to public trust. It argues power alters manners, warns against ambitious leaders, and cites concerns over Catholic influence and political stability in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Meres
Honestus
London Evening-Post
Gorpon
England
Ssemon
Sweden
de Mufti
Dwirr
Earthquakes in Constantinople and political rumors soar
From Holland to Vienna comes news of daily earthquake shocks in Constantinople, a strong 9 to 10 second quake, and a 14th day tremor during prayer. Letters say six commissaries are funded with 40,000 piastres each to repair ruins and aid the poor. Meanwhile Polish envoy Alexandrowita arrived but won’t meet the Grand Vizier due to calamity. Royal moves in Britain and Berlin provoke talk of ministry changes, parliaments, and royal travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Flanders
Vienna
Constantinople
Sieur Alexandrowita
Poland
Berlin
Ferdinand of Brunswick
Magdeburgh
Madrid
Faly
Aranjuez
Mothe
Leghorn
Fune
Paschal Paoli
Mascontents
Venice
Republick
Tripoli
Toulon
Prince de Béaufrement
Adgiérs
Gatshouse
Westminster
Ireland
Mr.Wells
Rotherhithe
Hon. East India Company
Willian Johnson
Maj Jesty
America
France
Cape Horo
Juan Fernandez
South Sea
Loughbro
Liam
Belcher
Deal
Fulyzs
Prince-Qeorge
Robinson
Philadelphia
Earl of Granville
Comerford
Oporius Hawke
Wilson
Gibraltar
India
Qiders
Achilles
Maryland
South Carolina
Leith Packer
Carr
Cadiz
Moore
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Postscript
Merges
Fuller
Mergs
Balaam
London Evening Post
Dr. Taylor
Pontifical
Soaperial
Royal
Honest Temple
Surry
la Saturday
Mother Eve
Geart
Ion
Pir
Pitt
Hig
Scotland
Ttis
Iris
St. James’s
Amelia
Richmond
Hume
Oxford
Salisbury
St. Paul's
Cornwallis
Lit
Axminster
Hertford
Price
Bow-lane
Cheapside
Regiment of Foot
Noel
Islington
Windsor
Suffolk
Market Iifley
Kates Gore
Strade
Ranger
Rrice
Todia
Old An
New Ann
Navy
London Ridge
Secon
Harmacopoeia Hippiatrica
Pra
Ictt Farriery
Port Chaife
Hill
Richard Baldwin
J. Ridley
St. James’s Street
Englands
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