Rome and statecraft on public spirit and private gain
From the Monitor April 28 discusses how rulers must avoid private intrigue and bribery to preserve liberty and national interests. It cites political philosophy, public opinion, and the dangers of corrupt ministers, with examples from parliaments and revolutions. Also includes naval news and local court notices.
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London
The
Monitor
Creo
Stacesman
Nick
Rome
Lear
Thei
Woolfry
Bacon
Jefferies
Thut
Paya
Maynard Seeks Essex County Election Votes for May 8 1759
To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Essex I have been unanimously nominated to represent the county in Parliament replacing the deceased Sir John Abdy I request your votes and interest for the election fixed for Tuesday May 8 Your obedient servant April 25 1759 Chelmsford We Maynard
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London Gazette
Admiralty Office
Faulkener
Windsor
Cl Uland
Lifton
le Duc de
East India Company
St. Luke
French
Port -Orient
Pondicherry
S&s
William Cawley
St. Botolo
Billingsgate
London
Gabriel James Trye
St. Ku Opn
Aldgate
Mercham
Ebenezer Milligain
Nottingham
Chapman
William Sudell
Colchester
Essex
Mariner
John Long
Bristol
George Warren
Lorton
James Wyer
Cheshunt
of Essex
Aving
Chelmsford
John Abdy
Maynard
Creditors of Richard Williams Read Demands for Proceeds
A historical notice warns creditors of Richard Williams of Denbigh to present their claims to Mr. Ravenscroft in Wrexham so his executors may settle debts. The fragment includes a hostile tirade against a local Scribbler, accusing him of impertinence and promising retaliation if he returns to the subject.
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Richard Williams
Penbedw
County of Denbigh
Ravenscroft
Wrexham
Denbighshire
Scribler
M. T
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