06 Mar 1799
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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 06, 1799
Page
1
In a Christian Spectator piece, the author laments devout worshippers who chat, gaze, or lounge during services while reciting commandments without inner reverence. The essay condemns Sabbath profanation and Christian hypocrisy, warning it could invite divine judgment on the nation.
A fragment from aletter dated in archaic spelling reveals social courtesies and mock praise for friends Saylittle and Helpful. The writer laments others cannot commend Saymuch and Dalyteléses Hay Venture, hinting at humbler service to their country.
Dr Watts essay praises youth accomplishments including modest speech, graceful deportment, cheerful gravity, reverent talk on sacred matters, forbearance of injuries, avoidance of calumny, benevolence, and readiness to aid the needy. Northamptonshire dated February 20, 1799.
The notice proposes memoirs of pious and enlightened figures and recalls the sudden death of B. Rous, Esq. at Moor Park near Rickmansworth Hertfordshire. It notes his two Parliament terms for Worcester, his independence, benevolence, and hope his estate remains in elegant use.
A letter from Rickmansworth dated February 10 1799 extols a deceased parish resident for his country life unostentatious benevolence and public utility acts. It notes his kindness to neighbors and servants, opposition to the war, pursuit of peace, and lack of children leaving an amiable wife and two brothers to mourn his loss.
The contending powers present a united front as doubts about intentions are removed. The Emperor’s allotted days draw short and French armies stand ready along the frontiers for a possible Russian clash, awaiting his final decision on military action.
Paris reports the Elector of Bavaria dead with no issue, his nephew to succeed. Rear-admiral Richery dies in Alons aged fourty. The Algerine Envoy imprisoned in the Temple. General Grouchy issues a proclamation against pocketed stiletto buyers, Normandy news notes leaders and troops, Napoleon consolidates in Egypt, and Mack arrives Milan with guards. Malta conspiracy punished. brandy and salted provisions shipped.
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