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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 17, 1798
Page
1
A 1798 letter urges readers of the Christian Spectator to examine the world and guard against trusting sole to human reason. It warns of pride, urges reliance on divine aid, and cites Dr Watts on leaning not to own understanding. The writer, in Lincoln's Inn, calls for public discussion and supporting Soup Societies to aid the Indians Poor.
A Constant Reader writes to the editor expressing pleasure with the ideas in the previous issue’s letter and promising support for an association. The brief, era‑tone note thanks the publication and signals continued reader engagement.
A reader chides editors for publishing anti smoking pamphlets and notes prior discussions on the topic. The letter argues the subject is trifling, questions the moral impact, and suggests smoking is a mere luxury with uncertain societal consequences. It mentions publishers linking smoking to drinking and contemplates royal revenue implications.
A fragment argues about whether tobacco smoke or saliva and thirst drive liquor demands. It critiques a writer claiming smokings alone causes necessary drinking, noting many smokers drink little or not at all and health isn’t harmed. It dismisses the link between smoking and obligatory liquor intake, citing morality and bodily effects.
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