Toleration and liberty in religious matters essay
The writer argues for toleration against a dictatorial religious mindset and urges reasoned liberty in matters of faith. They reference bishops, monarchs, and scholars like Boyle and Locke, noting how tolerant policies have appeared in history and urging moderation aligned with Protestant principles. The piece defends personal conscience, scripture as the sole church authority, and cautions against coercive state or church mandates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe Michief
London
Henry Compton
Pirit
Christina
Sweden
France
Buile
Boyle
Locke
Newton, &c
Jesus Christ
Church of
Rome
Church of Christ
Sain
Nora
Dab
Abe
Wien
Cliff
God
Christ
Caiphas
Blooming Beastly Odors In A Humble Garden Scene
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a nature scene describing blooming odors and leafy growth. The text references a parent bed and liveliness, but lacks clear events, people, or places to identify specifics.
Roses and Lilies Best Resemble Your Mind
Poetic note by William George Edmunds praising a beloved, comparing beauty to roses and lilies while arguing lasting charm lies in the mind rather than appearance. Acknowledges flaws in praise but asserts true grace outlives outward attraction and will captivate beyond fading looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George Edmunds
Fragmented Ode to Fame and Virtue's Silent Power
A damaged text fragment presents a poetical meditation on David Garrick, Efge RoNere, William Grok gr Eaiynds, and notions of virtue, merit, and public fame. The lines hint at a critique of outward brilliance versus inner character, with references to names and elusive praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Garrick
Owell
William Grok
Mr Goff Address to the Public on Private Secrecy
A historic notice announces Mr Goff surgeon and midwife and Mrs Goff offering discreet abortion and confinement services at their Pall Mall house opposite St Alban's Street. The aim is to prevent despair from concealed pregnancies and preserve peace among relations and friends in genteel private rooms. The offer highlights secrecy, care, humanity, and honor as guiding principles for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff
Pall Mall
St. Alban’s Street
Cure by Norton drops in pox and scurvy tale
James Bourke recounts a long battle with a distressing illness in 1767, including failed salivation and months of severe symptoms. After doctors and fatigue, an army surgeon’s care and Norton’s drops brought recovery, inspiring Bourke to publish the cure for public belief. The notice lists Norton as sole proprietor and distributor of the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Golden-square
London
Douneraile
Thalf
Cork
Courfus
Donmeraile
Mane Gaaner
Tani
Chankry
James Bourke
Piccadilly
Rhany Poole
John Norton
Fell
Gobi Norton
Asher
Marehant
Auction and sale notice at Wimbledon Common estate
A detailed sale notice advertises a long leasehold house and land on Wimbledon Common to be auctioned by order of executors on Thursday the 26th at one o'clock. The property includes a large messuage, coffee-house, outbuildings, about two acres of meadow arable land, and annual rent of 21 shillings with over 90 years remaining. Viewings and conditions are available at multiple local offices and inns, with the broker offering general services in property, securities, estates, and curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cl‘ark
Putney -Common
Minsted -Bignell
Wimbledon Common
Michaelmas
Talbot Inn
Croydon
Mitcham
Wembledon
Kingston
St Tavern
Warliamient-street
Cheapside
Walcot-street
London Sees Debates on Rights Bill and Court Affairs
A London gathering at the London Tavern heard readings and subscriptions as the rights bill supporters convened. Reports note Lord Chatham’s stance on administration and a forthcoming Brand council meeting to discuss major affairs. Letters from Rome and Bastia discuss papal finances and church matters, alongside Jamaica and Kingston dispatches on colonial unrest and military duties in Hispaniola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Serjéant
Ghynn
Regiment of Foot
St- James’s
Chatham
CBE
Ballador
Lucia
Ann
Robert
Robert Anderson
Red Dam
Fromm
Romé
Bastia
Mefiit
Abatucci
Gentili
John-Charles Saleceti
Count de Vaux
Danube
Warsaw
Kingston
Jamaica
Hispaniola
Estaing
France
Dé Mambaisfon
Tormierly
Paris
Kirkwall
Orkney
Shetland
Féizires
Antony
Hermen
Rebécca
Thej
Maripa
Society
Bihoplpate-fheet
Nambet
Ping Theciety
Alge Boys
Sof A
Frony
Uxbridge
Vna Sportx Oy
Pear -Bayswater
Also Mentioned on This Page
For -the-Middlesex Journal
The
Middlesex Journal
Imprompt DL
Saya
Barcelona
New York
J. Bentinc
M.A
Wrighton
Somerseshire
Chyfe
Wale
E's
Holborn
Red Lion
FeatherBone
Jersla
Wilton
Kidderminster
Linsey
Manney
Peron
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