02 Jan 1761
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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 02, 1761
Page
1
In a lengthy reflection from Letter XCVIII, Lien Chi Attangi to Hingpo in Moscow argues that constant generosity erodes liberty. He condemns benefactors who foster dependence and denounces those who accept favors as degrading their own humanity, while noting reciprocal duties in social hierarchies and the perils of legacy hunting.
A historical fragment notes Mr Garrick’s new musical entertainment Enchanter with praise and satire. It also reports diverse European dispatches from Berlin to Madrid, detailing army movements, winter quarters, taxation plans, and diplomatic negotiations affecting Prussia, Austria, and Britain.
In December wind from the southwest drives ships outward with warlike men of war remaining at the Downs. The Mermaid under Burch sails for Bristol, and the Hawke sails for the East Indies, with Majesty's ship lightning.
A notice for the convenience of readers lists book advertisers in London. Names include Mr. Saeersuice at New Bond Street, Mr. Davis in Piccadilly, Mr. Moran near Covent Garden Piazzas, and Mr. Becker near Strand. Advertisements are accepted by these bookjetters at their locations.
The last advices from Stockholm report the General Dververt split into two hostile parties over public money disposal. An enquiry is foreseen to be very serious and disagreeable, while the Court remains neutral.
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