Enthusiasts and Faiths Spark Ridicule and Conflict
A long critique contrasts new religious sects with established faiths, noting how pretenders lure followers with cheap promises and vivid rites. It argues humor and ridicule undermine enthusiasm, while persecution fuels growth, and recalls a Salamanca legend contest where miracles burned away, leaving spectators amused rather than convinced.
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England
China
Paradise
Lofsaries
Ealior
Chatioger
Axermin
Cains
Aleaby
Frich
Contata
Worthy Liverymen nominate candidates for Parliament
March 4 1761 at Guildhall London a large meeting of the Livery approved Sir Richard Geynr Bart and Alderison Sir Samuel Fludyer Bart and Alderman William Beckford Esq and Alderman the Hon Thomas Harley Esq as candidates to represent the City in the ensuing Parliament The signatories Richard Samuel de Goy er William Beckford Thomas Harley send thanks and request continued support from the Livery for the coming general election
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Benden
Vy Lon
Do.n
Guildhall
Richard'geyn
Alderison
Samuel Fludyer
William Beckford
Londin
London
Richard Samuel Ne Goyer
Thomas Harley
T, Pelham
John Butler
Philosophy of Fops and Baels in Newbery's Shop
A nineteenth century pamphlet list advertises works bound in embossed paper and calf with gilt, including Tom Felescope's adaptation of Newtonian philosophy for young readers, along with copper-plate engravings and moral verse about the Lord, printed for Newbery in Paul’s Church Yard. News items report royal court discussions and European diplomacy, with updates on French and British military movements, Silesia, and Hanover, mentioning the Count de Choiseval and Count Kaunitz amid war news.
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Lileiputian
Tom Felescope
Beit Vwe
Ni¢N Newbery
Ae Paul’s Church Yard
Bitle
Paul
Holland
Elanders
Stockholms
Dilemper i
Art Fiteini
Kgenna
Count de Choisevil
Silef
Germany
Saxony
Laudghn
Silesia
Empire
Broglio Aliail Nce
Sluchteren
Rey
Marburgh
Caffel
Basieging
Gottingen
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Seth
Sporcken
Prusliga
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Schlitz
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Hanau
Paris
Levant
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Turku
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Malss Ag
Foda
Genoa
Deal
Wise
Mayesty
S. Ipah
Grangda
Poordmiy
Momig
Torrington
SANE
Renidin
Newark
Eivard
MEI Maes Hd
Feogle
Ferdinand
Grebenat
Weimardhed
Major& Scheele
Lord Granby
Oskadeot
Araller
Ziegenba
Kirchaig
Miarch
Adsfelde
Langen
Bamberg
Enea “Corps
Sporckeny
Jxon
Eyfenach
Hapa
Mar
Alsfeldt
Lauterbach
Granby
Marbourg
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