Times of virtue and vanity in a reversed world
A satirical monologue mocks present times by praising frugality and order while lampooning nobles, clergy, and fashionable vices. It contrasts supposedly virtuous manners with lingering social flaws and ends by inviting the reader to view the scene upside down to glimpse the real truth. The speaker notes dwindling prices, fewer crimes, and restrained luxury as proofs of a supposedly glorious era. The tone skewers hypocrisy and social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Shakespeare Show Recommended for Aldermanic Court
The Middlesex Journal suggests R. Shakespear as a fit choice for aldermanic duties. A witty quarrel of oaths and wine is noted, praising him as an ideal magistrate to enforce laws against profane swearing and drunkenness, and to curb importation of foreign wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tv R
Aldermen
Compter
Liverymen Clash Over Political Power and Credit
A Middlesex Journal excerpt attacks pretensions of Halifax and Shakespear factions in London. A former apprentice-turned-liveryman recalls a past cheater who paid on time, argues against scorn of merchants by status, and questions the Lord Mayor’s political conduct and impact on citizen liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Shakespear
London
Alderman Hallifax
Alderman Townsend
Alderman Halliifax
Hampshire
Berkshire
Wilkes
Townsend
Mippiesex Journal notes and London election laments
A London news fragment reports regular Tuesday Thursday and Saturday post, Mippiesex Journal published by F Newbery Ludgate Street. It details Vienna and Warsaw dispatches on Crimea, Poland, and Russia, polls at Guildhall for Lord Mayor, and lively commentary on Hallifax, Shakespear, Wilkes, and city factions with social notices including a broken leg incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mippiesex Journal
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church Yard
Ludgate Street
Vienna
Fockzany
Crimea
Russia
de Pergen
Poland
Warsaw
Count de Romanzow
Baron de Rewicki
Sieur Ducachet
George Pellas
Guildhill
Alderman S
Shakespear
Wilkes
Sheriff Lewes
Lewes
Paterson
London
Paul’s Head
Horne
Hallifax
Guildhall
Liberty
Marshal Mazoweicki
Brittany
Woolwich
Jersey
Guernsey
Bristol
Oxford, &c
Corneille
Smithfield
Robert Birnevelt
Lower Thames Street
Death of London Cheesemonger John Jones at Gracechurch Street
On Wednesday died after a few hours Mr John Jones of Gracechurch Street a prominent London cheesemonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Gracechurch Street
London
Stocks Today At One O Clock Market Notes
Stock figures list Bank Stock, South Sea and Naval issues with figures such as 85 Shalia 3-8ths India 1881 3 per cent red 88 5-8ths 3-4ths 3 per cent 1726 3 per cent 1751 Ind Ann 3.31553 4 per cent cont fhue Bonds 13s prem Navy and Victualling Bill 21-half dis Long Ann 25 7-8 Tickets 12l 12s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
S&s. S
S. S. Ann
India
Prem
Waire Announces Fine Double North Wiltshire and Loaf Wheezes
Waire informs the Nobility and Gentry of a large assortment of fine Double North Wiltshire and Loaf wheezes ready for immediate use. Upon line by port, any quantity will be sent punctually according to order. They will bear voyages to the West or East Indies.
The Broom of Circassia Ladies Beauty Elixir
An advert for the Liquid Bloom from Circassia claims to give a rosy cheek tint without sweating or handkerchief use. It notes counterfeits and marks on every bottle E. C. F. initials, warns of healing lips if torn, and lists purchase outlets in London and St Paul’s Church Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bayley
Cocafpur-street
Hay-market
London
J. Price
India House
Leadenhall Street
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church Yard
Grosvenor
Turnstile
Holborn
A. Rothwell
New Bond Street
Greece
Bookfeller
Walter Shropshire
No. 127
Meirs, Fletcher and Hudson’s
Cambidzeg
N. B
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Livery of
Postscript
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Flanders
Bull
Oliver
Kirkman
Pe Wilkes
Nearcastle House
Clerkenwell
Richard Gomm
Maccaroy
Gregory Giddy
Meflks
Francis Floy
Frederick Florid
Ben Bonaj
Patty Pint
Lucy Luferow
Prissia
Smith
Paternoster-Row
Circassia
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