Wordy sermon on divine justice and murder in the Bible
The piece weaves scenes from Genesis to Kings and portrays the Bible as stating that no human authority can grant pardons to murderers without facing divine judgment. It cites Abel, David, Naboth, Jezebel, and Jezreel, arguing punishment belongs to God, not rulers. It ends urging reverence for divine law and condemning human mercy in murder cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel
Samuel
David
Joab
Uriah
Nathan
Israel
Absalom
Amasa
Hophel
Hophel Is Among the Conpirators: With Abfalom
Disig
Aethai
Jesse
Ahab
Elijah
Jezebel
Ehijah
Samaria
Abib
Naboth
Nabot
Belial
Jehu
Jezreel
Jeb
Eljah
Poetic Fragment on Judgment and Balance
A fragmentary verse notes snatching the balance from a proud man as judges fall under divine scrutiny. Poem alludes to Mr Pope’s irony and calls God to oversee justice.
Murder tale from Yorkshire echoes of justice and bribery
A lengthy London notice recounts a Yorkshire murder case with harsh criticism of bribery perjury and corruption in justice. It condemns judges and officials while praising a courageous clergyman who defended the widow and fatherless. The piece contrasts Scottish and English trials, questioning fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
Mourderer
Rotherham
William
Rai
Rafi
Nuiavber
Scotland
England
Athare
Antiquarian Volume Description of Northern Nations
Fragments describe a two volume O period edition on vellum and calf bindings. Includes a translation of the Edda and Runic pieces with notes and Latin commentary. Printed for T Catan and F Newbery at St Pauls Churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Northumberland
Sanown
Sakon
Rawhalie
Gorisanson
T. Catan
F. ‘Newber
Letter from Colonel de Champigny near 1770s
The fragment describes a missive from THE COLONEL DE CHAMPIGNY at Orchard Street West minutes dated May 12, 1770. It laments a fire loss of a thousand volumes at Fry and Webb Stationers and requests patronage or payment for an offering to ensure esteemed respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steatett
Champigny
iOrchard- Street
Westminutes
Fry and Webb
Sy Stationers
Fragmentary 19th Century Notice About Enquiry and Sobriety
A garbled London style notice mentions the Benevolent, a Widower, and Sobriety with references to a Lawn, Denmark Lane, and Strand. Enquirers are directed to the Party for truth and guidance, with names partially legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneles
Wry Gardner
Sonpolie
Cuntopher’s Alley
Denmark Lana
Weeter- Chane
Perfumery Goods Advertised by Richard Warren London
A historic advertisement from a London address near Hay Market promotes Richard Warren’s perfumery and related products. It lists lavender water, Hungary water, Queen’s Royal, rose water, almond, eau de luge, gloves, brushes, powders, pomatum, and hair waters, claiming wholesale, retail, and export capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ichard “Warren
Hay- Markee
London
Hungary
Pareille
Eau de Luce
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Middlesex Journal
Rudy
Middlesex Journal
Archibald Bower
Rome
Jowalter
Warren
Lord
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