Letter XIX On the Republic of Letters and Criticism
Liet Chi Ahangi writes to Fum Hoam decrying the European view of a universal scholarly republic. He argues learned men are rivals, not partners, creating factions, vanity, and envy. The piece contrasts English, French, and Chinese attitudes, condemns critics, and favors charitable support for clergy amid poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liet Chi Ahangi
Fum Hoam
Pekin
China
Republic of Letters
Europe
Cardanus
Brunus
France
England
Freron
Shaftsbury
Puito-EccLestz
Torbay
James Douglas
Dublin
O’brian
Dartmouth
Windward Islands
Porter
Parkin
Oportos
Pate
Stafford
Sourby
Hull
London
Woolwich
Queen Anne bounty critique prompts clergy reform
A reader urges the Pussic Lepcer to press for higher small livings, condemns lay-augmentations and simoniacal patronage. The letter laments clergy selling livings and warns such practice harms learning, piety, and the order, while urging noble charity to act. Included is an extract about Perfidious Gallia and naval notices from London.
Neptune taunts Thurot defeat in famed mythic exchange
The god Neptune and a goddess discuss Thurot's defeat by Elliot, noting the French raider's notoriety and the Isle’s relief as news of his death spreads. Fame recalls Elliot as the victor, while Neptune questions the outcome and the impact on trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
France
Elliot
A Scotsman of valour and true patriot spirit
A Scotsman of valour and true patriot spirit is praised in a brief Newcastle Fournal-style notice highlighting merit and virtue in a ceremonial voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth Hall
Newcastle Fournal
Port News Log Of Arrivals And Sails At Falmouth And Bristol
Maritime notices record multiple arrivals and departures across March small craft and warships. Vessels include William Cocker from Bristol and Henley frigate from Cadiz bound for Falmouth, plus Industious Bee and Sally and Betty from Milford and Tenby. Several ships sail with convoys while others arrive at Bristol Lisbon Oporto Jamaica Guernsey Carthagena and St. Catherine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Falmouth
Wind S
William, Cocker
Bristol
Fruro
Plymouth
Henley
Leatch
Cadiz
Endeavour
Wills
Topsham
Gibraltar
N.S. de Graca Et
Mother Bank
Perly
Tenby
Love
Parrat
Ireland
Newfoundland
Southampton
Wind N. W
Bee
Philips
Milford
Sally
Betty
Furnes
Deal
Wind N. E
Dublin
Westcomb
Lisbon
Elizabeth
Middleston
Halifax
Duke of Marlborough
Grace
St. Catherina
de Mendofa
Faro
Sampson
Greatrakes
Malaga
Finn
Guadalupe
Mermaid
Lane
New England
Lark
Forsbergh
Rappahanock
Nicholson
N. S. de Secord
Grean
London
Rebecca
Gordon
Corunna
Oporto
Hatton
Hallowell
South Carolina
St. Antonio de Lisboa
Perera
Guernsey
Jamaica
Lucca
Glasford
Gloucestershire
Condam
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The
Pussic Lepcer
Brarrannia
Gallia
Beres
Quebec
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