The Word of Wisdom on Rulers and Temptations
Fragmented biblical passages warn rulers to heed justice and truth while condemning dishonest counsel and the spread of folly. It cautions against gift corruption, treachery, and seductive sins, urging vigilance, restraint, and moral governance amid tumultuous times.
Quarantine Plot in Tartary Court Satire
Fragmentary 18th century satire describes a sovereign of Tartary and minister Kalagas debating government issues. A minister is banished to a sacred quarantine crag for forty days to contemplate leadership and loyalty, framed as a mock governance scene. The text blends mock Latin names, exotic locales, and punitive ritual.
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Wenziscan
Tartary
Kalagas
Pingke
Genzisean
Sa‘ered Crags
Tarary
Allegory of Ministers and Common Sense in Government
The passage critiques ambitious ministers who misuse common sense to incite rebellion, arguing that in free governments such enemies arise from disappointed ambition and personal enmity. It notes the danger when talented, high-born individuals forget self-restraint and become opponents to the very authority they would wield if in power.
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Narida
Grouesy
Farterians
London Dispatches From January Describe Court Moves and War Rumors
Reports from London on January 12 note Count Burzynski’s removal from Suffolk Street to Germain Street and potential appointments for Mr Yorke and Mr Conway. News from Copenhagen mentions Marquis de Mello’s expected arrival, implying ministerial shifts. Copenhagen also cites Danish and Algiers hostilities with possible ceasefire talks. Tersely, Te neri ffe island reports an ongoing epidemical disorder affecting sailors. Pagis advises, Russia trade discussions anger courts in Petersburgh. Rochford ships maneuver and harbor fears.
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Count Burzynski
Republic of Poland
Suffolk Street
Germain-street
St. James’ S
Tts
Yorke
Conway
Vienna
Versailles
Copenhagen
Marquis de Mello
Portugal
Denmark
Algiers
Teneriffe
India
Pagis
Peter‘sbiurgh
Rusia
Mediterranean
Rochford
Old World Letters Speak Of War and Discovery
Letters from Brest Lisbon and Jamaica report officers returning to service aboard royal ships, conspiracies in Portugal, a governor ordering natives off Cuba, and a Delawar chief who learned English and trades in fur. A Glasgow lecture claims sun spots arise from deep below the surface and sun’s core is a two-type matter. Dispatches note emigrations to North America, a Fleet Street fire, and local marriages deaths and ship movements.
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Brest
Lisbon
Jamaica
Havannah
Mtriét
Madrid
Great Britain
Island of
Cuba
New York
Grenada
West Indies
England
Glasgow
Gloucestehire
Somersetshire
Orley
St. Martin’s Church
Curious old brandy rum and arrack parcels in London market
Fragmentary notice describes Jamaica run brandy, rum, and Batavia arrack offered in London with prices per gallon. Mentions discounts for larger quantities and possible taxation or duties. References various regions and proprietors, suggesting retail and wholesale activity in the era.
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Itos
Jamaica
Batavia
London
Gillon
N.B
Unclear Public Notice On Prices and Materials
A fragmented public notice criticizes unprejudiced readers and advertisers for inflated prices and deceptive workmanship. It argues that estimates cover plain coats and exclude embroidery or capital impositions, urging immediate public awareness and monetary readiness.
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Mands
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The
Middlesext Journal
Edward Sandercock
York
Tower
Humphries
Thames-street
Watson
Dalstone
Burton
Thomas" Burton
SNI
L.N
E.w-S
Portsmouth
San
Southampton
Cole
Gefar
Magia
Shelduck
Farsley
Otend
Judith
Jane
R. Frankland
Stetten
Ridley
Memil
Connor
Brandy
Lowetins
Avtu Top, and Co
Boil’s-Heid-Court
Southampton Street
Strand
Bez Jeavé
Coe
Thie Taylor
D. Maiaga
Fick
Bayard
Ditto
Dito