Esther era sermon on Mordecai and Haman in city elections
The discourse recalls Esther and Mordecai to urge mindful leadership as council is chosen. It notes strong language about royal authority, the dangers of Haman’s decrees, and the role of both rich and poor in public duty, urging vigilance and virtue amid calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
George Haliburton
Hugh Hathorn
Gavin Hamilton
George Miller
John Dewar
Thomas Crockat
Guild
David Inglis
Webster
Haman
Mordecai
Ahafuerus
Heaven
Church of God
Highway Robbery and a Dreadful Downgrade in Prices
Canterbury and Bristol news report the capture of John Scoones for relieving Charles Haffenden on the highway after a night in Smarden alehouses. Haffenden survived. Scoones confessed to the robbery of 31 6d. Details note local drinking, the escape of follow residents, and a public interest in grain and meat prices amid unrest. The item also mentions a minister William Vandrey’s death after a pulpit incident, and reflections on sudden death conversions.
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Canterbury
St. Dunstan’s
John Scones
Charles Haffencen
Smarden
Castle-Green
Waldus
Waldenies
Hale
Kingswood
Repube Wacy
Whipping of Supposed Spaniards and Local Election
After locals accused Spaniards of abuse the group was questioned by Mr Shepherd and found to give conflicting answers. They were punished at the Whipping-Post as compulsion to show compassion. That same evening Stephen Bex was elected Mayor for the following year without opposition.
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Stephen Bex
Protestant Schools in Ireland and Public Benefit Highlighted
Extract from 1740 letters praising the Incorporated Society for promoting English Protestant Working Schools in Ireland. Claims sixteen schools opened, educating Popish children in the Protestant faith and language, with strong arguments that such schools strengthen Protestant control, reduce Catholic influence, and advance government security. Notes New Ross project underway with funding and annual subscrip tions, urging noble and gentry support to expand to further counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incorporated Society
Ireland
New Ross
Wexford
Friends
England
Slaters
Ross
London News in Brief on War, Fleet, and Obituaries
A London item notes a Tom’s Coffee-House quip on voting or starving and reports Newberry Camp breaking up for winter quarters. It mentions the Admiralty appointing the Lightning Bombd Ketch captain and a General Officer promotion planned after the King’s arrival. Obituaries include John Floyd of Afton, Patten of Milk-street, and a Duke Street Throwster, with multiple deaths in the same family. Portmouth clerks are paid for naval service under the Michaelmas contract, and oxen deliveries are recorded with some refusals.
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Tom
Cornhill
Newberry
Anillety
Office of Ordnance
Tower
Portmouth
Lord Cathcart
Navy
John Floyd
Afton
Shrewsbury
Brentford
Patten
Cripplegate
Green
Duke-street
Spitalfields
Board of Admiralty
Alexander
Pierce
Heyttbury
Wilts
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Country News
Wixford
Iam
London
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