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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 18, 1777
Page
4
The passage critiques a Dean's hostile commentary on Dr Priestley's government treatise. It contrasts Priestley's republican ideals with the Dean's denigration, arguing for natural equal rights and the right of the people to oppose oppressive government. It laments the Dean's reliance on sarcasm rather than addressing arguments.
The letter argues that all men have an equal right to happiness and that natural distinctions are based on zeal and ability to serve the public, challenging hereditary or divine dominion and urging consent for any authority. It references class roles, clergy, and political power amid war news and republican sentiment.
For sale by private contract of a Freehold villa with offices stabling for eight horses coach-houses shrubbery pleasure grounds and a large kitchen garden. The property sits on the hill at Dorking Surrey with bright prospects and healthy air. Furniture can be purchased at a fair valuation and further details are from Meff Langford Covent Garden.
A fragmentary period piece presents a ministerial voice lamenting the lack of good news to report after the money spent. He frets over the imminent six week Parliament meeting, the exchequer emptiness, and the need to craft a credible tale or Gazette to appease Opposition and the country. He fears public scrutiny and contemplates retreat if a French court crisis erupts.
The excerpt critiques royal power and popular sovereignty. It notes some kings seek divine right while others, like the Earl of Stair, vote for the country’s good against court measures. Queen Caroline reproves Stair for overstepping political bounds, while he defends his early meddling as tied to his honor and service.
A gentleman who pledged five shillings in 1772 for the History and Antiquities of Leicester asks Master of Emanuel College Cambridge if the promised History is progressing and when it will be printed. The request for a satisfactory answer is conveyed through the paper. October 1777.
The text discusses the term Vix Tue coined in ancient Rome and its later use in Rome to express public first in the fine arts. In English country towns it signifies Charity, but in London the meaning is unclear and often not understood.
A 17 line archaic verse tribute recalling Miss H of Lin K-t lost to death. The speaker laments an early death, condemns fate, and imagines celestial reward as virtue is released from earthly grief. A brief memento from Carfoalton closes the piece.
A fragmentary verse piece laments a condemned protagonist sent to work on the Thames. The speaker recalls a flamboyant past, claiming affection from listeners’ fathers and beloved memories, and pleads for mercy before a grim future in a pitiful trade.
London dispatch notes vast admin failures delaying clothing and supplies for troops in America as Howe eyes North American moves. News of privateers Raleigh capturing ships from St Vincent and Jamaica fleets, plus token political satire on ministers, court, and theatre.
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