Reflections on Civil Government and Human Authority
A correspondent responds to Mr. Chubb’s pamphlet arguing that human reason alone cannot sustain religion or govern society. The author contends laws fail without belief in future judgment, outlines how penalties must balance pleasures, and asserts virtue and happiness depend on a higher principle beyond human enforcement. The piece defends religion as essential to social order and governmental stability.
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Igmers
Fragmentary European News Note in Old Press Tone
A jumbled excerpt reports on reactions of French and Savoyards to the Emperor with mention of public knowledge of pretended actions. It notes England has not seen a clear reception of imperial Majesties. The text implies publication from a papes source and hints at supplies from a boy called CMA and a Wednesday tap.
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England
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