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You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of -the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at -www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you'll have -to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. - -Title: The Gentleman's Magazine, January 1731 - Or, Trader's Monthly Intelligencer - -Author: Various - -Release Date: October 23, 2016 [EBook #53351] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, JANUARY 1731 *** - - - - -Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net - - - - - - -</pre> - - -<div class="transnote"> - -<p>Transcriber’s Note: Obvious printer’s errors have been repaired, but period and inconsistent -spelling have not. The printer’s use of italics was somewhat haphazard.</p> - -</div> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_1" id="Page_1">[1]</a></span></p> - -<div class="front"> - -<h1><span class="smaller">THE</span><br /> -<i>Gentleman</i>’s <i>Magazine</i>:</h1> - -<p class="center"><span class="smcap">Or</span>, TRADER’s<br /> -<span class="larger">Monthly Intelligencer.</span></p> - -<div class="bordered"> - -<p class="center"><span class="smcap">Number I.</span> <i>for</i> JANUARY.</p> - -</div> - -<p class="center">CONTAINING,</p> - -<div class="lcol"> - -<p>I. A view of the Weekly -<i>Essays</i> and <i>Controversies</i>, viz. -Of Q. <i>Elizabeth</i>; Ministers; -Treaties; Liberty of the -Press; Riot act; Armies; -Traytors; Patriots; Reason; -Criticism; Versifying; -Ridicule; Humours; Love; -Prostitutes; Music; Pawn-Brokers; -Surgery; Law.</p> - -<p>II. <span class="smcap">Poetry</span>, <i>viz.</i> The <i>Ode</i> -for the new Year, by <i>Colly -Cibber</i>, Esq; Remarks upon -it; Imitiations of it, by way -of <i>Burlesque</i>; Verses on the -same Subject; ingenious Epitaphs -and Epigrams.</p> - -<p>III. <i>Domestick</i> Occurrences, <i>viz.</i> -Births, Deaths, Marriages, -Preferments, Casualties, Burials -and Christenings in -<i>London</i>.</p> - -</div> - -<div class="rcol"> - -<p>IV. Melancholy Effects of -Credulity in <i>Witchcraft</i>.</p> - -<p>V. Prices of Goods and Stocks, -and a List of Bankrupts.</p> - -<p>VI. A correct List of the Sheriffs -for the current Year.</p> - -<p>VII. Remarkable <i>Advertisements</i>.</p> - -<p>VIII. <i>Foreign</i> Affairs, with an -Introduction to this Year’s -History.</p> - -<p>IX. Books and Pamphlets -publish’d.</p> - -<p>X. Observations in <i>Gardening</i>, -and the Fairs in <i>Feb</i>.</p> - -<p>XI. A Table of Contents.</p> - -</div> - -<div class="bordered"> - -<p class="center">By <i>SYLVANUS URBAN</i> of <i>Aldermanbury</i>, Gent.</p> - -</div> - -<p class="center"><i>Prodesse & Delectare.</i></p> - -<div class="bordered"> - -<p class="center">The <span class="smcap">Third Edition</span>.</p> - -</div> - -<p class="center"><i>LONDON:</i></p> - -<p class="center">Printed for <i>R. Newton</i>, at St <i>John’s Gate</i>, and Sold by the<br /> -Booksellers, MDCCXXXI. (<i>Price</i> <span class="smcap">Six-Pence</span>.)</p> - -</div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_2" id="Page_2">[2]</a></span></p> - -<h2>CONTENTS of No. I.<br /> -<i>for</i> JANUARY.</h2> - -<table summary="Contents"> - <tr> - <td>Remarks on the Reign of Q. <i>Elizabeth</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><i>p.</i> <a href="#Page_3">3</a>, <a href="#Page_5">5</a>, <a href="#Page_7">7</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Reflections on the Conduct of a certain great Man,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_4">4</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Political Observations from the <i>Craftsman</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_4"><i>ibid.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Liberty of the Press asserted,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_5">5</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>—— Reply’d to,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_17">17</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Of the standing Army and Riot Act,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_5">5</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>—— Reply’d to,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_16">16</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Remarks on the <i>Craftsman</i>’s Hague Letter,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_6">6</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>On the present State of Affairs,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_7">7</a>, <a href="#Page_10">10</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Conduct of the Ministry,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_7">7</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Of Mr. <i>Chubb</i>’s Discourse of Reason,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_8">8</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>The Writers in behalf of the Government, ridiculed and censur’d,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_8"><i>ibid.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Mr. <i>Cheselden</i>’s intended Operation on the Drum of the Ear, ridicul’d,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_10">10</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>—— Defended,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_19">19</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Criticisms on the New Years Ode,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_10">10</a>, <a href="#Page_11">11</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>The Contagion of Poetry,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_11">11</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Of political Controversies,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_12">12</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Of Gardners; Vermin, and Ridicule,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_16">16</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Of Quackery, Authors and Criticism,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_13">13</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Of Humours and Behaviour,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_13">13</a>, <a href="#Page_14">14</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Laws of Courtship,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_14">14</a>, <a href="#Page_15">15</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Of Prostitutes, Chastity, and Fondness,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_15">15</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Poetry and Musick,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_15"><i>ibid.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>The <i>Craftsman</i> corrected,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_16">16</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Answer’d as to the Ministry,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_16"><i>ib.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>—— reply’d to, about a pamphlet call’d <i>Sedition and Defamation Display’d</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_16"><i>ib.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Of Pawn-brokers,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_18">18</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Of the Law, Remedies for it’s Evils,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_19">19</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Poetry, <i>The New Year’s Ode</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_20">20</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td><i>An Ode to the Laureat</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_20"><i>ib.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td><i>Ode on the Twelfth-Day</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_21">21</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td><i>A Hymn to the Laureat</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_21"><i>ib.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td><i>Verses on the Laureat</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_22">22</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td><i>An Ode to Sir Rob. Walpole</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_22"><i>ib.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td><i>Epitaphs on Mrs. Oldfield</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_23">23</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>On a Lady stung by a Bee,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_23"><i>ib.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td><i>Verses by a Lady</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_23"><i>ib.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Domestick Occurrences,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_24">24</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>A List of the Governors, <i>&c.</i> of the <i>African</i> Company,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_27">27</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>The King’s Answer to the Lds Address,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_27"><i>ib.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Credulity in Witchcraft,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_29">29</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Extraordinary Accidents and Casualties,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_30">30</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Narrative of an Apparition,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_31">31</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Ships lost, and Casualties,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_32">32</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Deaths of Eminent Persons,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_33">33</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Marriages and Promotions,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_35">35</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Ecclesiastical Preferments and Bankrupts,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_36">36</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Exact List of Sheriffs,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_37">37</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Course of Exchange,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_37"><i>ib.</i></a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Stocks, Prices of Goods,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_39">39</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Monthly Bill of Mortality,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_40">40</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Foreign Affairs,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_41">41</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Fairs in February, <i>&c.</i></td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_43">43</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Observations in Gardening,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_44">44</a></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Books published,</td> - <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_45">45</a>, <a href="#Page_46">46</a></td> - </tr> -</table> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_3" id="Page_3">[3]</a></span></p> - -<div class="border-double"> - -<p class="center">THE<br /> -<span class="larger"><i>Gentleman</i>’s <i>Magazine</i>:</span><br /> -JANUARY, 1731.</p> - -</div> - -<h2><i>A View of the <span class="smcap">Weekly ESSAYS</span> in this Month.</i></h2> - -<h3><i>The <span class="blackletter">Craftsman</span></i>, <i>by</i> Caleb D’anvers <i>Esq;</i> -and Mr <i>Oldcastle</i>. Jan. 2. No. 235.</h3> - -<div> -<img class="dropcap" src="images/dropcap-m.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="" /> -</div> - -<p class="dropcap">Mr. <i>Oldcastle</i> having -begun his remarks -on the conduct of -the Kings of <i>England</i>, -to shew how -the spirit of <i>Faction</i>, -and the spirit of <i>Liberty</i> -had exerted themselves at different -times and occasions, had brought -his Observations down to the reign of -Q. <i>Elizabeth</i>. He begins No. 234, -with an Eulogium upon her prudent -conduct in the most arduous difficulties -that attended her accession to -the Throne. These difficulties he explains -at large, and goes on No. 235, -to speak more largely of the means -whereby she establish’d her glory and -confirm’d herself in the affections of -her People. Her first principle was to -be neither <i>fear’d nor despis’d</i> by those -she govern’d. He mentions some instances -wherein she discover’d her wisdom -in both these respects, particularly -in maintaining her <i>Prerogative</i>, -which altho’ she was fond of, yet took -care it never should be grievous, or if -it should happen so to particular persons, -that it should appear specious to -the publick. The effects, he says, of -a bare-fac’d <i>Prerogative</i> are not so dangerous -to <i>Liberty</i> as the attempts which -are made to surprize and undermine it. -Wherefore Q. <i>Eliz.</i> never kept up a -<i>Standing Army</i>, but placed her security -in the affection of her People. With -respect to <i>parties</i> he extols her moderation -and equity, by which conduct she -stood on firmer ground, and had less -to fear from the spirit of <i>Faction</i>. She -neither hastily espoused the party -which she favour’d, nor inflam’d the -spirits of the adverse party. The <i>Papists</i> -and <i>Puritans</i> she used with lenity, ’till -their evil practices made it necessary -to execute rigours, and even then she -distinguished <i>Papists in conscience from -Papists in Faction, nor condemn’d the -Zeal of the Puritans, but sometimes censured -their Violence. He says from -<span class="antiqua">Cambden</span>, she bestowed her favours with -so much caution, and so little distinction, -as to prevent either party from gaining -the ascendant over her, whereby she remained -Mistress of her own self, and preserved -both their affections and her own -power and authority entire.</i></p> - -<p>He proceeds to justify Q. <i>Eliz.</i> from -the imputation of avarice, by observing -that she neither hoarded up, nor -was lavish of the publick money. -Quotes a saying of the famous <i>Burleigh</i>, -that, <i>He never cared to see the treasury -swell like a disorder’d spleen, when the -other parts of the common-wealth were -in a Consumption</i>; and his mistress -thought that <i>money in the pockets of -her subjects was better than in her own</i>.</p> - -<p>It was her maxim to save for the -publick not for herself, and to measure -her riches by the riches of the nation; -refused supplies offered, and remitted -payment of supplies granted, when the -publick service did not require it. -The two great principles of her Œconomy -were <i>1st.</i> Not suffering her Officers -to enrich themselves by fraud or -clandestine management. <i>2d.</i> Never -attempting to do any thing with money -that could be done with wisdom -or courage. (<i>See p. 319.</i>) For which cites -several instances; and observes how -greatly she promoted commerce, and -increased the fleet of <i>England</i>, which -before was inconsiderable.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_4" id="Page_4">[4]</a></span></p> - -<h3><i>Jan. 9.</i> <span class="blackletter">Craftsman</span>, No. 236.</h3> - -<p>All his oratory here is pointed at -the person of a <i>certain great man</i> -whom he represents as affecting all -the qualities and requisites of the -most consummate statesman, without -any qualifications in him necessary -for so high a post. He ridicules him -for a ready habit of <i>lying</i>, because it -is sometimes proper for a politician -to conceal the truth: Charges him -with a dark mysterious proceeding on -all Occasions, because <i>secrecy</i> is requir’d -in a statesman, and adds, that ’tis a -proof that his secret services are great -by the large sums requir’d for carrying -them on. Says, <i>good Intelligence</i> is another -excellent property in an able -statesman, and therefore our <i>mock-minister</i> -apes him in this particular; -gives a long detail of instances to illustrate -what he advances.</p> - -<p>Confesses, indeed, that the fluctuation -of affairs hath oblig’d the ministry -to go from <i>court to court</i>; to make -treaties, which (as obsrv’d by the author -of the <i>London Journal</i>) <i>it is by no -means proper to execute</i>——and adds, -<i>They found us engag’d in a treaty with -the Emperor; but they have very wisely -vary’d from it——They made a Treaty -with <span class="antiqua">France</span>; and have hitherto very -wisely observ’d it——they sent a large -squadron of ships, with an hostile appearance, -and without any declaration -of war, into the <span class="antiqua">West-Indies</span>; but they -wisely gave the Admiral instructions not -to make use of any other force than perswasion——They -sent another squadron -into the <span class="antiqua">Baltick</span>; and a third into the -<span class="antiqua">Mediterranean</span>; but they very wisely -gave the Commanders of them the same -pacifick instructions; even tho’ <span class="antiqua">Spain</span> -was actually at war with us, and attacking -one of our most valuable possessions——They -afterwards enter’d into -a treaty with <span class="antiqua">Spain</span>; but they have -hitherto very wisely declin’d to put it -in execution; and if they are now negotiating -another treaty at <span class="antiqua">Vienna</span>, as we -have been told, I doubt not that the -same wisdom will appear in it, whether -it is design’d to be put in execution or not.</i></p> - -<p>He concludes by reducing his harangue -into a kind of problematical -order, and makes a great many bold -interrogatories, and answering of -which, he imagines, would lay his -opponents under the dilemma, of disapproving -their own conduct, or allowing -the justness of his arguments; -such as these; <i>Will our M——r execute -the treaty of <span class="antiqua">Seville</span>, or will he not? -would a Reconciliation at <span class="antiqua">Vienna</span>, tho’ -justifiable in other persons, be so in him? -hath not the <span class="antiqua">Emperor</span> shewn that he does -not fear us? will he not affect to show -that he doth not want us?</i> and many -other queries to the like purpose. See -<i>London Journal</i> of the 16th. p. 6, 7. -and <i>Free Briton</i> of the 14th, p. 16, 17.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Craftsman</span>, <i>Jan. 16.</i> No. 237.</h3> - -<p>Complains of the hardship that -the authors of the <i>Craftsman</i> lye -under; that a certain gentleman -makes use of his authority to restrain -their pens, while he employs others -to throw about scandal at random; -and others are suffer’d to call the authors -of the <i>Craftsman</i>, traytors and -villains!</p> - -<p>Makes some reflections on the <i>London -Journal Jan. 9.</i> which had took -to pieces his <i>Hague</i> Letter, concerning -the report of a negotiation at <i>Vienna</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr <i>Osborne</i> in the <i>London Journal</i> having -exposed a paradox from the <i>Craftsman</i>, -that the ministry are never -right; when they do what the <i>Craftsmen</i> -count wrong: and yet wrong, -when they do what the <i>Craftsmen</i> count -right; the <i>Craftsman</i> observes, that -’tis allow’d that an accommodation -with the Emperor is a right measure, -but attended with fatal consequences, -and almost insuperable difficulties; because -such measures might be resented -by other courts as an infraction of -treaties, which Mr. <i>Osborne</i> says, were -only occasional and temporal.</p> - -<p>The <i>Craftsman</i> supposes these alliances -to be such, but then asks, Will -our allies understand ’em in the same<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_5" id="Page_5">[5]</a></span> -sense! If not, what may be the consequences?</p> - -<p>As to what the <i>Craftsman</i> had granted, -that the fulness of time was come -to desert one ally, and to Mr. <i>Osborne</i>’s -reasons for such desertion, he replies -by demanding, Whether it was not -equally reasonable long ago?</p> - -<p><i>Osborne</i> had ask’d——if upon the -non-execution of this treaty, occasion’d -by the different views of the allies, -another court should grow stubborn, -what must we do? This the -<i>Craftsman</i> answers by another question, -that is, Whether the different views -of the allies do not proceed from their -different interests?</p> - -<h3>Craftsman, <i>Jan. 23.</i> No. 238.</h3> - -<p class="center">From the Minutes of Mr. <i>Oldcastle</i>.</p> - -<p>This paper continues remarks on -Q. <i>Elizabeth</i>’s reign; and is a -long <i>Encomium</i> on her management of -treaties with foreign powers, which -she always conducted in such a manner -as was best suited to the good of -her people and the honour and dignity -of the nation. Her <i>Ministry</i> went -wisely and steadily on to their own -great purposes <i>of preserving the peace of -<span class="antiqua">Europe</span>, and the trade and prosperity of -the Kingdom.</i> (<i>See</i> <i>Free Brit.</i> p. 8, 326.)</p> - -<h3>Craftsman, <i>Jan. 30.</i> No. 239.</h3> - -<p>Maintains the liberty of the <i>Press</i>, -in opposition to those who argue -for the necessity of <i>some</i> restraint, -which, if granted, he says, might be -made use of to destroy all newspapers -whatsoever, except the <i>Gazette</i>.</p> - -<p>After repeating most of the points -in debate, he defends his <i>Hague</i> letter -(for which the government thought -fit to call him to an account) in as -much as there was nothing in it asserted, -but only supposed; and adds, he -has as much right to reason upon -suppositions as Mr. <i>Osborne</i>; and to -censure the conduct of ministers, as he -hath to approve it; for unless the -right is reciprocal, the liberty of the -press is no liberty at all.</p> - -<p>As to what Mr. <i>Walsingham</i> had -allow’d, that we have a right to reason -upon political affairs, tho’ not to -lay down false facts; he replies, that -he has asserted no falsehoods, and only -exercised the natural right of every -<i>Free Briton</i>, to offer his opinion on -affairs.</p> - -<p>Concludes with saying, that if he -should be call’d upon to defend himself -in a court of justice he must submit to -the law; and abide the judgment of his -country. <i>See</i> p. 298.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">London</span> Journal. <i>Jan. 2.</i> No. 596. -against the <i>Craftsman</i>, No. 233.</h3> - -<p>The <i>Craftsman</i> having in his said -<i>Journal</i> advanced several arguments -for the disbanding the <i>Army</i> and -repealing the <i>Riot Act</i>, the Author of -the <i>London Journal</i> undertakes here to -confute them. He admits that a Government -ought to have no more power -than is necessary for the safety and -protection, the preservation and happiness -of the people, but adds that the -laws alone, without a power to execute, -and provide against all sudden -emergencies, and possible dangers, will -not answer these ends. Asserts that -the possibility of powers being abused -is not a sufficient reason to strip the -Government of such a security, or -to lodge the safety of the King in the -affections of the people, which are variable -and easily seduced, and (as the -<i>Craftsman</i> allows) very precarious, -when he makes a doubt whether his -present Majesty enjoys them. Not only -<i>Armies</i> and <i>Riot Acts</i>, but even the -very law itself, by ill designing men -may be used for our destruction, which -were made for our safety. But must -we part with the law, because we may -suffer by the law? Every nation round -us is arm’d, and must we alone stand -naked and defenceless? If the liberties -of many nations have been destroy’d -by <i>standing armies</i>, the liberties of many -have been preserv’d by them. Mentions<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_6" id="Page_6">[6]</a></span> -the <i>Revolution</i> as an instance, -and believes the Pr. of <i>Orange</i> would -not have so easily succeeded, had the army -been as true to the King as they -were to their country. That the disbanding -the army after the peace of -<i>Riswick</i> embolden’d the <i>French King</i> to -set his Grandson on the Throne of -<i>Spain</i>, and declare the Pretender, which -involv’d us in a ten years war: That -nothing more intimidated the Ministry -in the last four years of Q. <i>Anne</i>’s -reign, than the honesty and bravery of -the gentlemen of the army.</p> - -<p>As to the riot act, he says that power -is necessary to prevent riots and tumults, -and to disperse the people when -so assembled. To this purpose a law is -made which tells them the consequences -of it; a proper officer gives them -warning; and if after this they will -stay and be hang’d, ’tis their own -fault.</p> - -<p>He allows, that shou’d a Justice of -the peace assume the liberty of reading -the proclamation where a member of -parliament is chusing, he ought to -be hang’d. He don’t see how this act -can injure us any other way; for -while the constitution is preserv’d, -and our liberties taken care of by the -government, the people can’t be unjustly -hurt by it.</p> - -<p>The remaining part of his discourse -is spent in setting forth the unreasonableness -of repealing this act, from the -behaviour of the authors of the <i>Craftsman</i> -and their abettors, who by their -conduct in exciting uneasiness in the -people, have made it necessary to continue -it in force.</p> - -<h3><i><span class="blackletter">London</span> Journal</i>, <i>Jan. 9</i>, No. 597.</h3> - -<p>Contains remarks upon a paper -in the <i>Craftsman</i>, called, <i>An extract -of a letter from the <span class="antiqua">Hague</span></i>.</p> - -<p>The author begins with observing, -that tho’ the pretence of the <i>Craftsman</i> -is liberty and patriotism, yet his -real design is opposition to the court.</p> - -<p>He then reflects on the <i>Craftsman</i>’s -incoherent way of arguing, just as it -serves to vent his spleen; for according -to him the ministry are never -right when they do what he counts -wrong, and always wrong when they -do what the <i>Craftsman</i> counts right.</p> - -<p>When we were broken with the Emperor -we were quite wrong, and now -we are going to unite with the Emperor -we are equally wrong.</p> - -<p>This paper, or letter, the <i>Journalist</i> -says, is made up of mere conjectures, -and suppositions; or else insinuations, -unsupported by facts or reason: justifies -our ministry from the aspersion -that we are undoing what we have -been doing these five years; and insists -that we have been continuing to -do the same thing, that is, pursuing -the peace and happiness of the nation -by different means, as alterations happen’d, -or circumstances varied.</p> - -<p>He then answers the <i>Craftsman</i>’s -charge of deserting one ally, by supposing -that this ally may have views -inconsistent with the two other allies, -and so stand disposed to act contrary -to the design of that treaty and our -interest. <i>England</i> is not obliged to -execute the treaty, unless the other -allies will act their part.</p> - -<p>The <i>Craftsman</i> charges the ministry -with obstinate perseverance in bad -measures, and now with a precipitate -alteration of councils. This the author -of this <i>Journal</i> denies, and says, it -should be more justly called, a wise -and prudent accommodating themselves -to the late unfortunate juncture -of affairs. Changing hands is not an -alteration of councils, but a conduct -which wise and honest men ought to -observe.</p> - -<h3><i><span class="blackletter">London</span> Journal</i>, <i>Jan. 16.</i> No. 598.</h3> - -<p class="center"><i>Reflections on the present State of Affairs, -occasion’d by the <span class="antiqua">Craftsman</span>, Jan. 9.</i></p> - -<p>He takes notice of the <i>Craftsman</i>’s -method of drawing of characters, -in which he offends all the laws -of honesty, propriety and decorum; -charges without evidence or reason,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_7" id="Page_7">[7]</a></span> -and without common sense; makes -his <i>Mock-minister</i> a composition of insolence, -malice, and a small talent for -ridicule, yet is not half so odious as -the <i>Mock-patriot</i> who drest him; who, -while he counterfeits publick virtue, -is infamously abusing the publick: -clothes himself with the love of his -country, while he is making a jest of -it; and injures the community, while -he pretends the highest regard for it; -and who, because we have tried all -possible ways to preserve the peace, -calls our ministers <i>Dupes</i> of all the -powers of <i>Europe</i>, <i>political Mendicants</i>, -strolling about from court to court.</p> - -<p>The <i>Craftsman</i> having advanc’d, that -we are inexcuseable for not having foreseen -and prevented these conjunctures -in which nothing can be done which -is not a fault to do; our author asks, -what conjunctures those are, in which -a man is not at liberty to act reasonably -and honestly? or can it be a -fault so to act?</p> - -<p>By the treaty of <i>Seville</i> we only -yielded to <i>Spain</i> a point, which, in -real interest, concerned some of the -contending powers. It could hardly -be imagin’d that the Emperor would -have put himself to the expence, or -hazard of a war, for the small deviation -of the <i>Quadruple Alliance</i>, had he -not been informed, that the allies -could not agree about the war; or -that they disagreed about the scene -of action; or, for the sake of peace, -the allies might all concur to wait -<i>one Year</i> to see what the Emperor -would do. Any of these suppositions -affords a reason why the treaty of -<i>Seville</i> is not yet executed.</p> - -<p>As to the queries put by the <i>Craftsman</i>, -(p. 4.) they are all ask’d for the -sake of the two last, which demand, -Will not this measure of making up -with the Emperor be attended with -worse consequences than turning out -the minister? and——Will the objections -against it, be so strong, if -manag’d by another hand?——he -answers no; for persons don’t alter -the relation of things, or change -the nature of actions. If it is reasonable, -’tis equally so whoever does it.</p> - -<h3><i><span class="blackletter">London</span> Journal</i>, <i>Jan. 23.</i> No. 599.</h3> - -<p>By the behaviour of the ministry -for some years past, it evidently -appears, that the preserving the peace -of <i>Europe</i>, and securing the trade and -prosperity of the kingdom, has been -their greatest concern; but whether -means taken to that end have been -always right, is not so easily determin’d.</p> - -<p>The sword indeed might have cut -our way to peace, and added to our -glory, but the event might have prov’d -a general war.——Our ministry -thought wisdom better than power. -To this end, when our enemies arm’d -we put ourselves in a posture of defence; -we suffer’d little insults, as a -proof that we were willing to be <i>one</i> -with a nation with whom it is our -interest to be <i>one</i>. To this end we -united those who were disjoin’d, and -separated those who were united; still -avoiding a war.</p> - -<p>But while the ministry have been -industrious in preventing confusions, -and watching opportunities of accommodating -differences, their adversaries -have practis’d all imaginary ways to -insult and embarrass them.</p> - -<p><i>Osborne</i> clears himself from the imputation -which the <i>Craftsman</i> had -charg’d him with, <i>viz.</i> that the supposition -that we are going to unite -with the Emperor, will be attended -with perfidy, infraction of treaties, -and violation of faith.</p> - -<h3><i><span class="blackletter">London</span> Journal</i>, <i>Jan. 30.</i> No. 600.</h3> - -<p>This Journal contains observations -on Mr. <i>Oldcastle’s</i> minutes -of Q. <i>Elizabeth</i>’s reign, which he affirms -is a collection of <i>Scraps</i> without -order or method, coherence or connexion, -being sounds without sense, -confusedly thrown at the present administration. -<i>See</i> p. 3.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_8" id="Page_8">[8]</a></span></p> - -<p>Admits that this Queen was a wise -and glorious Princess, but says that -our <i>Constitution</i>, and the <i>exercise of Power -at home</i>, is vastly better than what -they were in her reign, and our <i>Foreign -Affairs</i> transacted with as much -wisdom.</p> - -<p>Quotes Mr. <i>Oldcastle</i>’s own words, -in which he describes the <i>Wisdom</i> and -<i>Address</i> of Q. <i>Elizabeth</i>, to describe -the <i>Wisdom</i> and <i>Address</i> of the present -Minister in negotiating <i>Foreign Affairs</i>. -(See p. 3.)</p> - -<p>Lastly, he gives several maxims out -of <i>Cambden</i> and <i>Francis Osborne</i>’s memoirs -of this Queen, such as her preferring -peace to war; her delaying resentment -of injuries till proper seasons; -her judgment of her subjects -abilities, which she dextrously fitted -for her favours and their employments; -her steady resolution not to -ransom herself from her enemies at -the price of their preferments who -lov’d her.</p> - -<h3><i><span class="blackletter">Fog’s</span> Journal</i>, <i>Saturday, January 9.</i> -No. 120.</h3> - -<p>A Letter is inserted, containing remarks -on Mr. <i>Chubb</i>’s discourse -concerning <i>Reason</i>, in which is asserted, -that <i>it either is, or ought to be a sufficient -guide in matters of Religion</i>.</p> - -<p>This Proposition the remarker explains -in the words of Mr. <i>Chubb</i>, and -assents to, and then proceeds to consider -it more particularly. Does not -comprehend Mr. <i>Chubb</i>’s observation, -i. e. <i>The Question is not whether there -be absolutely such a capacity in man</i>: -for if man has such a capacity, as Mr. -<i>Chubb</i> insists, he may be truly said to -be the possessor of it. Nor can the remarker -understand the sense of that -clause, <i>he ought to have</i>, because it has -no relation to the dispute between -Mr. <i>Chubb</i> and the Bp of <i>London</i>, i. e. -what man <i>now</i> has, and is capable of.</p> - -<p>The remarker goes on to shew, that -the author’s argument to prove that -man <i>ought</i> to have such a capacity, is -needless, because it is universally assented -to.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Chubb</i> argues, <i>That as our species -was no ways accessary to <span class="antiqua">Adam’s</span> transgression, -’tis unreasonable and unequal -that they should suffer by it.</i></p> - -<p>To this is answer’d, that there are -other difficulties in the general scheme -of providence as hard to be solved; as -that, whole families are involved in -misery by the mismanagement of their -ancestor; the entailment of chronick -and terrible disorders on children by -the debaucheries of a father, for that -it is <i>wrong intolerable</i>, and against -reason to punish children for the -crimes of their fathers. But all these -difficulties which seem to clash with -the wisdom and goodness of God, are -rectify’d in a future state, for which -we are manifestly fitted and design’d.</p> - -<h3><i><span class="blackletter">Fog’s</span> Journal</i>, <i>Jan. 16.</i> No. 121.</h3> - -<p>This paper begins with a piece of -humourous irony; observing that -as criticks never appear so disappointed -as when they meet with beauties in an -author; so the present sett of disaffected -political writers conceive no -small joy to see their country involv’d -in difficulties; nor can they be worse -mortified than to see this nation flourish -in trade, wealth and credit.</p> - -<p>That <i>Osborne</i> (writer of the <i>London -Journal</i>) and <i>Walsingham</i> (of the <i>Free -Briton</i>) affirm, That the present crew -of factious writers proceeds on this -principle. Descants upon the measures -for some years past; the destruction of -the <i>Spanish</i> Fleet in the <i>Mediterranean</i>, -whereby <i>Sicily</i> was gain’d for the Emperor, -and the preservation of the balance -of <i>Europe</i> so ill settled by that -wicked treaty of <i>Utrecht</i>.</p> - -<p>Mentions some of the great Actions -which have stirr’d up the envy of the -disaffected; as, the sending annual -fleets into the <i>Baltick</i>; the treaty of -<i>Hanover</i>; the maintaining a body of -<i>Hessian</i> troops; sending squadrons to -the coasts of <i>Spain</i> and the <i>West-Indies</i>, -the expedition to <i>Spithead</i> and lastly, -the treaty of <i>Seville</i>. This last, he -ironically says, had like to have kill’d<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_9" id="Page_9">[9]</a></span> -the disaffected quite, because it was -so wisely calculated for establishing a -general tranquillity, and for the advancing -the trade of <i>Great Britain</i>!</p> - -<p>He goes on throwing his sarcasms -at the writers on the side of the present -ministry, who having challeng’d -the disaffected to show any one step -taken destructive of the true interest -of their country, instances in the opening -the harbour of <i>Dunkirk</i>, the Island -of St. <i>Lucia</i> planted by the <i>French</i>; -raising recruits in <i>Ireland</i> for the service -of <i>France</i>; all which the two -writers aforemention’d, convinced the -world were groundless, by telling the -authors of these reports, they lyed.</p> - -<p>He makes some reflections on Mr. -<i>Osborne</i>’s observations of the ill conduct -of the ministry in the latter end of -Q. <i>Anne</i>’s reign; as the endeavours -to break the power of the Dissenters, -and to weaken the security of the -<i>Hanover</i> succession; setting aside the -<i>Quaker</i>’s affirmation; the disbanding -the army. All which <i>Fog</i> laughs at! -and concludes with his surprize, that -when he considers with how much -good sense these two writers have exposed -the actions of that <i>Tory</i> ministry, -and how they have defended -the measures of the present, there -should be a disaffected person left in -the kingdom.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Fog’s Journal</span>, <i>Jan. 23.</i> No. 123.</h3> - -<p>This Paper consists of reflections -on a pamphlet, intituled, <i>A Defence -of the Measures of the present Administration</i>.</p> - -<p>He begins with the observation -which the author had made: “That -complaints and outcries are no -foundation for supposing defects in -publick counsels; for in a frame of -government like ours, a continuance -of the same administration -will always lessen the popularity of -the ministry.</p> - -<p>“The frequent use of this observation, -<i>Fog</i> says, is enough to shew -its good sense. ’Twas first started -by the Rev. Author of the Enquiry, -all the anniversary pamphlets have -had it since, and it has been repeated -by Mr. <i>Osborne</i> 75 times; -by Mr. <i>Walsingham</i> twice as many; -nor is there any thing in this pamphlet -but what has the authority -of, at least, 50 repetitions”: yet -he cannot subscribe to his opinion; for -supposing it true, it is a sure sign that -affairs are well conducted; but if the -contempt of all men of sense be added -to this clamour, oh! then we -pronounce him an angel.</p> - -<p>He goes on to quote another passage; -“That the Peace of <i>Utrecht</i> left -us on good terms with <i>Spain</i>, which -might have turn’d to our advantage, -had our affairs been wisely manag’d -in the late reign; but as they -were not, it laid the foundation of -the several perplexities that have -since attended us.”</p> - -<p>This conduct of the last reign, <i>Fog</i> -says, ought to be apply’d to a person -or two since dead, and not to the present -ministers. Adds, that he might -have spar’d his encomium of the <i>Utrecht</i> -treaty, or shewn us the folly -of cultivating a good understanding -with the <i>Emperor</i> and <i>Spain</i> at the same -time, by which our affairs, every where -were left in <i>a stupid calm</i>; for had -they contriv’d to make either of ’em -our enemy, we should always have -had a quarrel and a treaty depending, -and so have given vent to our humours -and money too.</p> - -<p>The author having said, that when -the present ministry came into power, -they observ’d from the complexion of -things mischief must be gath’ring some -where, which prov’d to be an alliance -betwixt <i>Spain</i> and the <i>Emperor</i>. -This, <i>Fog</i> affirms, was very sagacious; -but that the treaty he speaks of was, -and still is deny’d by both the parties.</p> - -<p>He then criticises on several other -parts of the discourse, especially on -those which extol the conduct of our -ministry and their management of our -affairs, relating to the inaction of the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_10" id="Page_10">[10]</a></span> -squadron sent to the <i>West Indies</i>, and -keeping back the <i>Spanish</i> Treasure, -thereby rendring it useless, as to any -dangerous purposes.</p> - -<p>The wisdom of this conduct, <i>Fog</i> -takes notice, proved itself in the Event; -The <i>Spaniards</i> were provoked; -sent out their privateers, and pillag’d -our merchants!</p> - -<p>As to humouring the Q. of <i>Spain</i> -in settling the <i>Italian</i> dukedoms on -Don <i>Carlos</i>, says, sneeringly, besides obliging -a fair Lady, <i>Great Britain</i> has -gain’d the treaty of <i>Seville</i>!</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Fog’s Journal</span>, <i>Jan. 30.</i> No. 124.</h3> - -<p><i>The Press</i>, says he, <i>has lately swarm’d -with writing <span class="antiqua">pro</span> and <span class="antiqua">con</span>, upon the -present posture of affairs, by which we -find that one party is of opinion, that -ministers of state are no more than <span class="antiqua">men</span>; -t’other will have ’em to be <span class="antiqua">angels</span> (that -is while they continue in power.)——Here -you read, that Affairs are in no -better situation than they should be——there, -that we have neither past miscarriages, -or present grievances to complain -of, and that the nation never was in so -flourishing a condition. One <span class="antiqua">D’Anvers</span>, -and, if I mistake not, one <span class="antiqua">Fog</span>, are accused -of seditiously asserting that a <span class="antiqua">Crow</span> -is black, but the writers on the other -side, have with infinite Wit, proved a -<span class="antiqua">black Crow</span> to be the <span class="antiqua">whitest</span> bird of -all the feather’d kind.</i></p> - -<p>He proceeds thus merrily to remark -on a pamphlet intitled, <i>Considerations -on the present state of affairs, with regard -to the Number of Forces in the Pay of -<span class="antiqua">Great Britain</span></i>; and endeavours, in his -ironical way, to overthrow the several -arguments advanced by the author -for maintaining the <i>Hessian</i> troops, -and concludes with giving his opinion -that they will be very far from convincing -the disaffected.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">The Grub-street</span> Journal, <i>Thursday, -Jan. 14.</i> No. 53.</h3> - -<p>Dr. <i>Quibus</i> chuses for the subject -of his discourse the operation -designed to be performed on the ears -of one <i>Rey</i>, a condemn’d malefactor, -by Mr. <i>Cheselden</i>. This he treats in a -ludicrous manner, and supposes that -if Mr. <i>Rey</i> should prove so unphilosophical -as to give the surgeon the -slip as soon as the operation is over, -we should be as much in the dark as -we were before. He declares his opinion, -that not only the drum, but the -whole organ, or the ear it self, is of -no use at all in hearing, and would -know the truth of his conjecture by -seeing the ears of some malefactor entirely -extirpated. Recommends it as a -thing of great use, if instead of executing -malefactors they were made -to undergo such kind of experiments. -Trial may be made whether the <i>Retina</i> -of the eye is of any use in seeing. -A needle might be introduced into -the eye, and the <i>Retina</i> quite remov’d. -The spleen might be taken out of -some vile malefactor, and an observation -made whether their inclinations -to evil courses depend not on a -superfluity of the <i>Atra Bilis</i>. Another -experiment he recommends as of great -consequence, that is, whether the tying -up one of the testicles would not -determine the sex of a child begotten -at such a time. By this means, -he says, many illustrious families -might be inform’d of a just and certain -method of obtaining an heir to -their estates. <i>See</i> p. 19.</p> - -<h3>The <span class="blackletter">Grub-street</span> Journal, <i>Thursday, -Jan. 14.</i> No. 54.</h3> - -<p>The author begins with the <i>Laureat</i>’s -new-year’s ode (for which -<a href="#Page_20">see p. 20.</a>) and subjoins to it some -explanatory notes; the substance of -which is contain’d in the following -short remarks.</p> - -<p><i>Line</i> 1. The eternity of the world -is here maintain’d, tho’ Dr. <i>Clarke</i> -had objected against it.</p> - -<p>3. Old <i>Janus</i>, a heathenish emblem, -is supplanted by <i>old Time</i>, as more familiar -to christian readers.</p> - -<p>5. To this is objected, making <i>Spring -a living person calling for birth</i> as it<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_11" id="Page_11">[11]</a></span> -were to <i>old Time</i>; whereas <i>old Time</i> -had bid <i>spring pass</i>, so no occasion for -<i>spring to call</i>. Which is defended thus; -When <i>time bids spring pass</i>, it might -not be ready, but as soon as it was, -it <i>calls for birth</i>.</p> - -<p>Line 7. <i>Harvest</i> in <i>summer</i> is very -early, and something unusual.</p> - -<p>9. But not soon enough, it seems, -because here <i>each season</i> is said <i>to bring -<span class="antiqua">THEIR</span> stores <span class="antiqua">TO</span> winter’s wants, <span class="antiqua">till</span> -warmer genial suns recall the spring</i>——However -Mr. <i>Cibber</i>’s authority makes -it current.</p> - -<p>15. An admirable improvement of -<i>Nocte pluit tota</i>, &c. which to set in a -true light is translated and imitated:</p> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>It rains all night, the shows returns with day:</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>Thus <span class="antiqua">Jove</span> and <span class="antiqua">Cæsar</span> bear divided sway.</i></div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>Plenty is Heav’n’s, and Peace our Monarch’s care,</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>Thus <span class="antiqua">Jove</span> and <span class="antiqua">George</span> divided Empire share.</i></div> -</div> -</div> -</div> - -<p>But to this was objected, that we -are not only indebted to heaven for -<i>plenty</i>, but for <i>peace</i> too, tho’ like -marriages said to be made there, it -was not yet come down.</p> - -<p>21. It is queried what <i>war</i> and -<i>peace</i> the poet means here.</p> - -<p>22. An emendation of this line is -offer’d to make it clear,</p> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="verse"><i>We triumph most when <span class="antiqua">MOST</span> the farmer feeds.</i></div> -</div> -</div> - -<p class="noindent">and the <i>Beef eaters at <span class="antiqua">St.</span> James</i>’s, are -appeal’d to for the justness of it.</p> - -<p>23, 24. The elegance of these lines -are literally defended, but the propriety -and cadence of them are called in question.</p> - -<p>25, 26, 27, 21. These seem inconsistent -with the 19th and 20th verses.</p> - -<p>As in the 35th, and 46th lines, -<i>Phœbus</i> had roll’d in vain, till <i>Albion</i> -could behold such a sight as at present -on the throne, well might the poet -make the exclamation in the 37th and -38th.</p> - -<p>39, 40. As it is impossible always -to REACH <i>our own desires</i>, tho’ required -by heaven, it is proposed to alter -it to TEACH; that is, instruct united -hearts to address the throne by -their own loyal <i>desires</i>.</p> - -<p>41. Read <i>selfish</i>, as better than <i>self-born</i>; -all views whatever being such.</p> - -<p>46. <i>Suns</i> probably should be read -<i>sons</i>, because it seems to be a contradiction -to ever circling <i>sun</i>, line 1.</p> - -<p>The criticiser concludes with observing, -that when a song is good -sense, it must be made nonsense before -it is made musick; so when a song is -nonsense, there’s no other way but by -singing it to make it seem tolerable -sense.</p> - -<h3><i><span class="blackletter">Grub-street</span> Journal</i>, <i>Jan. 21.</i> No. 55.</h3> - -<p>The author begins with observing -that nothing has increased their -society so much as poetry: We are -taught it at school; if not, believe -we are born poets. Every corner abounds -with its professors; the bellman -nightly salutes his master and -mistress: the marshal, his gentlemen -soldiers every Christmas; every -street rings with ballads; the royal -palace resounds with odes; and every -church-yard with its productions: -<i>Stephen Duck</i>’s good fortune has occasion’d -a poor Weaver in <i>Spittle-fields</i> -to publish a miscellany of poems -which he addresses to the Queen, and -introduces with this line.</p> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="verse"><i>Thy fortune, <span class="antiqua">Duck</span>, affects my kindred mind;</i></div> -</div> -</div> - -<p class="noindent">Wherefore <i>Grub st.</i> presumes to represent -to her Majesty, that the best way -to encourage the Weaver, would be to -wear British manufactures; and the -thresher, by giving him a small farm -in the country; and to restrain both -from writing a line more in rhime or -measure.</p> - -<p>Apprehends, that from this general -inclination to write, they shall be -oblig’d, like the royal society, to -discourage intruders amongst them, -and, to prevent misunderstanding, -proposes that no person shall be a<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_12" id="Page_12">[12]</a></span> -member of both societies at the same -time.</p> - -<h3><i><span class="blackletter">Grub-street</span> Journal</i>, <i>Jan. 21.</i> No. 56.</h3> - -<p>Makes some remarks concerning -the management of controversies -between the political writers. This -he illustrates by two examples; by -which he would intimate the spirit -that animates and governs both parties. -The first is a quotation of two severe -personal characters, from a pamphlet -entitled <i>Sedition and Defamation display’d, -in a Letter to the Author of the -Craftsman</i>. The other is some paragraphs -attacking two characters on -the opposite side, drawn from the Pamphlet -call’d, <i>A proper reply to a late -scurrilous libel intitled Sedition and Defamation -display’d; in a Letter to the -author, by Caleb D’anvers Esq;</i> which -four characters he supposes imaginary, -for if they were real, no man of -sense, honour, or honesty would espouse -them.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Weekly Register</span>, <i>Jan. 9.</i> No. 39.</h3> - -<p>The <i>Register</i> publishes a mystical -letter from a club of Gardners, -wherein is figuratively describ’d the -evils which the fraternity have occasionally -suffer’d from the depredations -<i>of Locusts</i>, <i>Palmer-worms</i>, <i>Caterpillars</i>, -and other pestiferous vermin. Several -discourses were made by the members -concerning the Origin and Progress of -these their common enemies. One of -the company said, that the first appearance -of them is in a sort of spawn, -spread over the cabbage-leaves, which -gradually rises into <i>Grubs</i>. This <i>Grubbean</i> -race, he reckons, are descendants of -the <i>Egyptian Locusts</i>, and the <i>Palmer-worms</i> -and <i>Caterpillars</i>, a spurious offspring -of the <i>Locusts</i>. Another of the -society believes they are of an <i>English</i> -extraction; gives several significations -of the word <i>Grub</i>, and then runs a parallel -between the insects called <i>Grubs</i>, -and the <i>Grubean Society, or Grubstreet -Journalists</i>. To which he adds a remark, -that ’tis something strange a -body of Men should set themselves up to -make a merit of other men’s faults: -they must of course be despicable themselves, -because they take a pleasure in -making others appear so.</p> - -<p>Remembers that in the late wartime -many postscripts to the <i>Flying-Posts</i> -were bawl’d about with abundance -of news, but scarce a word of -truth: So that paper gain’d the name -of the <i>Lying Post</i>, and was called <i>Grub-street -News</i>. And still it’s a common -appellation, when we hear full and -true accounts cry’d by our doors, <i>’tis -Grubstreet, all Grubstreet</i>.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Weekly Register</span>, Jan. 16. No. 40.</h3> - -<p class="center">On <i>Ridicule</i>, address’d to the authors -of the <i>Grubstreet-Journal</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Says, Ridicule is a general practice, and -proceeds either from the wantonness -of our own vanity, or contempt of others -frailties. We take the same pleasure in -scandal as monkies do in mischief. Wonders -why the Tea-table should be thought -the mother of scandal, or the nurse of ridicule, -when all mankind is pursuing -the same pleasure under different disguises. -They condemn Censure in others, -that they may indulge it themselves. The -taverns are as accessary to it as private -houses. Courts are esteemed the source -of politeness and good manners; theatres -of ingenuity, churches of sanctity; yet all -are infected with the evil of scandal. -Seems to prefer the gaming-table as freest -from irony and slander; avarice being a -spirit that allows of no rival. This vice -is contagious, and runs thro’ the whole -people: it wanders every where, like an -<span class="antiqua">ignis fatuus</span>, and is only at home in the -<span class="antiqua">Grubstreet-Journal</span>.</i></p> - -<p><i>Don’t pretend how far this libertinism -of speech is allowable, but is certain that -every moral man will use it only for the -sake of him he censures; and every gentleman -will make good manners the only -rule of behaviour. All men are jealous -of their characters, and we must -have a due complaisance for one frailty -while we would reform another; for<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_13" id="Page_13">[13]</a></span> -the insolence of knowledge is as insupportable -as the affectation of folly. The -subjects of ridicule are to be justly chosen -and carefully distinguished.</i></p> - -<p><i>Concludes with some Reflections on the -authors of the <span class="antiqua">Grubstreet-Journal</span>, who -have undertaken the drudgery of invective -under pretence of being champions -for politeness.</i></p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Weekly Register</span>, <i>Jan. 24.</i> No. 41.</h3> - -<p>He remarks, that from an ambition -of emulating, without a -capacity to equal another’s excellencies, -have arisen an infinite number -of pretenders to reputation. The regular -physician is intruded upon by the -empyrick; the masterly painter is -slighted in favour of impudence and -ignorance; the most elegant and chaste -compositions of musick, are forc’d to -give way to amusements less polite: -Quackery interferes with trade, and -undermines honesty. The pedlar stiles -himself a merchant; No wonder then -that authors of every character are so -wretchedly personated. Exclaims against -bad writers, from the Court-scribbler -to the <i>Grubstreet</i> hackney.</p> - -<p>Proceeds to the description of a -good author; says, his principal end, -in occasional writings, should be to -entertain the publick innocently and -genteely; to insinuate knowledge in -the disguise of amusement, and trifle -the world into virtue and good manners: -he should consider every reader -as a critick and a gentleman, and be -earful of offending either: points out -what a writer should observe, who -would recommend himself and entertain -the world; <i>i. e.</i> an important -subject, a clear and expressive method, -a flowing and natural stile, imagination -and judgment, truth and impartiality, -modesty in his images, pity -for the failings of human nature, and -endeavours to amend ’em. He shou’d -think himself a son of the publick -and be an example of the generous -spirit he would recommend; he should -be able to race the passions thro’ all -their disguises; have knowledge in his -head, and good humour in his heart: -he should be an enemy to vice, but a -friend to all mankind.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Weekly Register</span>, <i>Jan. 30.</i> No. 42.</h3> - -<p>This is a continuation of a former -discourse upon criticism, -wherein he points out several excellencies -that distinguish a good critick -from a bad.</p> - -<p>He then considers the manner of -criticism, that some are <i>Fox-hunters</i> in -censure, and declare war against all -writers in general. Some are like <i>Fig</i> -and <i>Sutton</i>, the declar’d antagonists to -one another. Some are <i>Whigs</i> and <i>Tories</i>, -divided into parties, always applauding -themselves, and condemning -their opposers. Some are <i>Grubstreet</i> -hawkers, who make a penny of throwing -about censure at random without -distinction or regard of persons.</p> - -<p>The design of criticism is amendment; -and concludes with acknowledging -his own failings, and his readiness -to be handsomely corrected.</p> - -<h3>The <span class="blackletter">Universal Spectator</span>, <i>Saturday -Jan. 2.</i> No. 117.</h3> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="verse"><i>Great wits to madness nearly are ally’d</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>And thin partitions do their bounds divide.</i></div> -<div class="verse attribution">Dryden.</div> -</div> -</div> - -<p>Mr. <i>Stonecastle</i>, the nominal author, -begins this day’s entertainment -with observing that men are -not born for themselves; that we are -not only bound to relieve the necessities -of others, but in all our dealings, -<i>&c.</i> with mankind to render ourselves -grateful to all, offensive to -none, much less take pleasure in doing -disagreeable things. Says there -is a sett of people who are frequently -committing ill-bred, rude, and even -shocking things, which they excuse -by only saying, ’tis their humour. -Instances in a certain knight, who -never spoke himself, nor suffer’d any -body in his presence to speak louder<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_14" id="Page_14">[14]</a></span> -than to be barely heard; insomuch -that his servants, as they were accustom’d -to be mutes at home, behav’d -like no body when they came -abroad.</p> - -<p>His nephew <i>Silvio</i>, just come from -the university, declaims on every subject -you can mention, and imagines -himself master of every science. -Whatever is the topick of discourse, -he will suffer no body to talk upon it -but himself; his uncle has but one -hope of curing him of his folly, that -is, by engaging him to talk of maritime -affairs before captain <i>Firebal</i> of -the <i>Tempest</i>, who, very probably, will -beat him into better manners.</p> - -<p>Beauty itself loses its attraction -when accompanied with these humours.</p> - -<p><i>Artemisa</i> is exquisitely handsome, -but takes the liberty of abusing every -body at random, by asking ill-natur’d -questions, and being witty upon -others imperfections: excuses herself -by saying, ’tis her way to tell unlucky -truths and she can’t help it.</p> - -<p><i>Crito</i> is a man of sense, learning, -and accuracy of judgment; but this -ought not to privilege him to treat -every writer he does not like with -opprobrious language.</p> - -<p><i>Belliza</i> has wit and beauty, accompanied -with a solid judgment. Yet -all this will hardly palliate the disgust -she gives people with whom she -eats. She never uses a fork, is be-greased -up to the knuckles, and by her -immoderate taking of snuff, which -frequently falling among her sauce, -she gives her guests their bellies full -before they have half din’d. Concludes -with a merry story of a certain -Colonel, whose flight it was, -when he had drank a glass or two -too much, to fire off and play tricks -with his pistols. One night the col. -having drank too freely order’d, his -footman, who was an <i>Irishman</i> newly -hired, to bring his pistols, <i>Teague</i> -obey’d; the Col. loaded them both, -and having lock’d the door commanded -his man to hold one of the candles -at arm’s length, till he snuff’d -it with a ball. Prayers and intreaties -were in vain, and comply he must, -and did, tho’ trembling; the Col. -perform’d the operation at the first -attempt, then laying down his pistols -was going to unlock the door. <i>Teague</i> -catches up that which was loaded, -‘Arra Maishter, says he, but now you -must take up t’other candle, and let -me have my shoot too.’ The col. -call’d him rogue and rascal to no purpose, -<i>Teague</i> was now vested with -power, and would be obey’d: Accordingly -his master extended the candle, -but this being the first time of <i>Teague</i>’s -performing, he not only miss’d, but -shot off a button from the breast of -the colonel’s coat. So narrow an -escape had a good effect, and cur’d -him of this humour of turning marksman in -his drink.</p> - -<h3>The <span class="blackletter">Universal Spectator</span>, <i>Jan. 9.</i> -No. 118.</h3> - -<p>Contains two Letters, with the -<i>Spectator’s</i> answers to them.</p> - -<p>The first is from a gentleman, who, -about three months since, fell passionately -in love with a lady at a ball; -gives an account of his courtship, -and of the kind reception of his addresses -during that time, till of a sudden, -without any reason given, or objection -made, the lady sent him a peremptory -message to desist any further -pursuit. Complains that ’tis ungenerous -and unjust to keep people so long -in suspence, with no design but to -gratify female pride and vanity.</p> - -<p>To this the <i>Spectator</i> replies, That -the lady gave him fair play, and an -opportunity of rendring himself agreeable; -which when she found he could -not, she very civilly, by a third person, -desir’d him to desist. However, -he says, ’tis but reasonable that the lady -should give him a certificate of his -good behaviour during his courtship.</p> - -<p>The second letter is from a young -lady of 15, who signs herself <i>Carolina</i>,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_15" id="Page_15">[15]</a></span> -which may be summ’d up and comprized -in those two queries.</p> - -<p>1. <i>May a Woman entertain several -lovers at the same time?</i></p> - -<p>2. <i>After a Woman has once receiv’d -a man’s addresses, may she with honour -turn him off?</i></p> - -<p>To the first he answers, <i>That such a -licence might be granted, if nothing was -design’d by it but the chusing of the most -deserving for a husband; but considering -the inconveniences that would necessarily -attend such an indulgence, he durst not -allow it.</i></p> - -<p>The second query he grants in the -affirmative; that is, <i>if she discovers -him false and base, or uncapable of making -her happy</i>.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Universal Spectator</span>, <i>January, 16.</i> -No. 119.</h3> - -<p>Contains a letter from a physician, -in which he describes the miserable -condition of his patients, that -apply to him on the <i>venereal</i> account. -Of this sort the most unfortunate and -pitiful object is a woman of the town, -who, if not quite abandon’d, gives -a loose to her passion on such occasions. -The consideration of her past, -present, and future state, fills her -with distraction, and involves her in -endless evils, from which death only -can deliver her.</p> - -<p>Proceeds to argue with the infamous -authors of the misery of these wretches, -who first seduce the poor young -creatures from their innocence, and -then triumph in their wickedness. -He who debauches a maiden, and then -exposes her to want and shame, is arrived -to such a monstrous height of -villany, that no word in our language -can reach it. Mentions a further species -of cruelty, that is, the necessity -some of these poor wretches are under, -if with child, of applying to a magistrate -to procure some pitiful maintenance -for her unfortunate babe.——When -all that is to be done by the father, -is to make the best bargain he -can with the church-wardens to take -it off his hands; which is commonly -done for a treat, and 10 or 12<i>l.</i> So -the child is placed upon the parish, -and the woman upon the town.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Univers. Spectator</span>, <i>Jan. 23.</i> No. 120.</h3> - -<p>Entertains his readers with two -letters; the first is from <i>Tristitia -Stale</i>, who complains that she is continually -persecuted, merely because -she is an old maid.</p> - -<p>Virginity, she says, has not always -been a reproach, sees no encouragement -in matrimony, and begs the -<i>Spectator</i> to reprimand the malaperts, -who ridicule chastity; adds, that a -single life in woman was esteem’d among -the ancient as well as modern -Romans; vestals then, and nuns now.</p> - -<p>The other letter is from <i>Charlotte -Wilful</i>, a young lady of 19, who says -she has two admirers. The first is -’squire <i>Scrape</i>, who has 1200<i>l.</i> <i>per -annum</i>, which he keeps in his own -hands and farms himself, and therefore -is favour’d in his pretentions by -her father.</p> - -<p>Mr <i>Myrtle</i>, her mother’s favourite, -is the other, who, by his own account -is near 40, by that of his acquaintance -10 years older, has squander’d -away a good estate, but by the death -of an uncle is now worth 1000<i>l.</i> <i>per -annum</i>, and is a perfect humourist.</p> - -<p>But to both these she prefers Mr -<i>Plume</i> of the <i>Inner-Temple</i>, who has -no estate, but is of a sweet temper. -Concludes with desiring Mr <i>Stonecastle</i> -to declaim on parents making choices -for their Children, with a stroke on -antiquated beaus, and rural animals, -and to recommend a fine gentleman -with no fortune. Desires, by way of -postscript, that he would not delay -publishing her letter, because Mr -<i>Plume</i> and she had agreed to run away -together on <i>Tuesday</i> next.</p> - -<h3>The <span class="blackletter">Universal Spectator</span>, <i>Jan. 30.</i> -No. 121.</h3> - -<p>Among all those amusements people -find to pass away the time, <i>Poesy</i> -and <i>Musick</i> are the most elegantly entertaining.<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_16" id="Page_16">[16]</a></span> -By the ancients they were -look’d upon as immediately inspired -from above, and the professors reverenc’d -as sacred, and the favourites of -heaven.</p> - -<p>He adds, that we excel the ancients -in musick, if not in poetry, and prefers -a good <i>English</i> song, tho’ set to a -common tune, before the <i>Italian</i> trifling -unnatural compositions. The -<i>one</i> ravishes the ear only, the <i>other</i> -entertains the understanding also.——Hence -he takes occasion to recommend -<i>A collection of <span class="antiqua">Lyric</span> poems and -songs with musick annexed</i>, lately publish’d.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Free Briton</span>, <i>Jan. 7.</i> No. 58.</h3> - -<p>The author refutes a falsity advanced -by Mr <i>D’anvers</i> in the -<i>Craftsman</i> of the 13th of <i>Dec.</i> wherein, -speaking of the riot-act, he says, -“That an election of Church-wardens -hath been already made a -handle for putting this law in execution. -That the master of a small -vessel was kept a whole year in prison, -to the loss of his voyage, and -almost the ruin of his family, upon -happening to go thro’ the church-yard, -from visiting a friend, an -hour after the proclamation was -read. Nay, that the poor man -might have run the hazard of his -life, as well as have been put to further -expences, if his late Majesty -had not been graciously pleas’d to -grant him a <i>Noli prosequi</i>.”</p> - -<p>The falsehood of this story the <i>Free -Briton</i> thus corrects.—The gentlemen -of <i>Greenwich</i> disagreeing upon the -choice of a church-warden at <i>Easter</i> -1722, a poll was demanded and a scrutiny -afterwards agreed on. The scrutineers -met, but a number of dissolute -persons tumultuously assembling at -the same time, insulted the justices in -a rude and outragious manner, (justice -<i>Savory</i> receiving a blow on the -back by a great stone) so that it was -thought proper to read the proclamation -in order to disperse them. Among -the rioters was <i>Charles Curtis</i>, master -of a small vessel. He was with -them before, at, and after the proclamation -was read, and very notorious -by his behaviour; was several times -admonished by the justices to depart; -and as often very civilly acquainted -by them with the ill consequence -of his continuance in that riotous -assembly. But notwithstanding their -repeated admonitions, he still continued, -and was found among the rioters -an hour and a half after the Proclamation -was read, and being even -then advised to leave that place, and -to avoid the fatal consequence, the -said <i>Curtis</i>, still refused to depart, -and insisted with uncommon insolence, -that he was as much about his -business in that place as the justices -themselves. Whereupon he was apprehended, -committed to <i>Maidstone -Gaol</i>, try’d, and convicted, but in -compassion to his family his punishment -was suspended; but a <i>Noli prosequi</i> -was never granted.</p> - -<p>The aim of the <i>Free Briton</i>, in this -paper, is to shew the inconclusive -reasoning of the <i>Craftsman</i> from matters -of fact <i>falsely</i> asserted.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Free Briton</span>, <i>Jan. 14.</i> No. 59.</h3> - -<p>In the conclusion of this paper is a -letter by way of reply to the -<i>Craftsman</i>, Jan. 9. wherein that author -calls upon the <i>Free Briton</i> to justify -the administration for breaking with -the Emperor. To which the <i>Free -Briton</i> answers, that it will be full time -to make a defence when such measures -are undertaken; that their insolence -is astonishing, in imputing the -same crimes to our ministers for -which themselves have deserved a -halter. Asks the <i>Craftsman</i> whether -he imagines the ministry are so fond -of the Emperor on the sudden, as to -sacrifice the trade of <i>Spain</i>, and abandon -all the powers of <i>Europe</i>, only to -run into his arms?</p> - -<p>In <i>Feb.</i> last an outcry was rais’d on<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_17" id="Page_17">[17]</a></span> -a pretended discovery that the ministry -were making up at <i>Vienna</i> by an -implicit guarantee of the Emperor’s -succession to the <i>Austrian Netherlands</i>, -as he should settle it; yet this could -not be obtain’d of the <i>British</i> councils; -and now we are told we are ready -to lurch all our allies for his sake.</p> - -<p>The authors of the <i>Craftsman</i> allow -that this Treaty-breaking measure -would be right, provided a certain -great man was removed. As if national -compacts could be dissolv’d by -the change of the ministers: The nation -must answer for the faith of -treaties. Grants that such a conduct -might be expected, should this ministry -be chang’d.</p> - -<p>It does not redound to the shame of -those who made the treaty of <i>Seville</i>, -that the parties have allow’d the Emperor -a reasonable time to come into -their measures; which if they had not, -they would have been charg’d with -rashness, precipitation, and every enormity. -Concludes with mentioning -several injuries and insults that this -nation has suffer’d from the Imperial -quarter.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Free Briton</span>, <i>Jan. 21.</i></h3> - -<p>He applies <i>Job</i>’s saying to his -friends, <i>Will you lye for God?</i> -to the Craftsman, <i>Will you lye for liberty -and country?</i> and asks, if he demands -impunity for defamatory falsehood?</p> - -<p>Breach of faith, which the <i>Craftsman</i> -had laid to the charge of the -ministry, is the most virulent aspersion -that a libeller can utter against -any government, is therefore -punishable, and declares his opinion, -that spreading false news is no part -of the freedom of the press.</p> - -<p>He thinks no honest cause wants -the assistance of falshood, so no man -should lay claim to liberty who adheres -not to truth; therefore the -<i>Craftsman</i> ought not to complain of -severity from the government, unless -he will evince the truth of his -assertion.</p> - -<p>Men think that prosecutions and -confinement are very hard, not considering -the provocations that urg’d -them; and that the worst imputations -are charg’d on the councils of -the crown, without the least colour of -truth. The punishment inflicted on -a libelling printer, bears no proportion -with the wrongs thus offer’d to a -great people.</p> - -<p>Distinguishes between <i>opinions</i> offr’d -upon national affairs, and <i>misrepresentations</i> -of those affairs. The -first is not criminal, the other may. -Says, these men may be punished -on the Statute, as spreaders of false -news.</p> - -<p>The <i>Craftsman</i> can defend himself -no other way then by refuting -the charge of falshood.</p> - -<p>The <i>Craftsman</i> had suggested that -the <i>Government</i> abetted the very -practices for which he is under prosecution; -and instanced in the pamphlet -<i>Sedition and Defamation display’d</i>, -which represents the conduct and -characters of two persons who have -laboured these five years to make -this ministry odious, for which reasons -the opposite writers spare no -invectives to point out these gentlemen -<i>Weekly</i>, as <i>Traitors</i> and <i>Villains</i>. -The <i>Free Briton</i> here justifies the characters -complain’d of.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Free Briton</span>, <i>Jan. 28.</i> No. 61.</h3> - -<p>He takes notice that the <i>Craftsman</i> -in his reply to the pamphlet called -<i>Sedition and Defamation display’d</i>, -has not once attempted to show that -the characters of two gentlemen there -given are in the least unlike or injurious, -and maintains that whatever is -said of them in that pamphlet is indisputably -true; yet observes, that the -author admitted, that he who had -<i>wronged</i> his friendship, and <i>betrayed</i> -his confidence, came into the world -with <i>all the advantages</i> that recommend -men to the <i>esteem, favour, and -approbation of mankind</i>.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_18" id="Page_18">[18]</a></span></p> - -<p>The <i>Craftsman</i> on the contrary divests -the minister whose character he -draws of all those <i>talents</i> and <i>abilities</i>, -without which, <i>power</i> is not <i>easily acquir’d</i>, -or <i>long maintain’d</i>. See p. 4.</p> - -<p>But the <i>minister’s abilities</i> have been -the dread and disappointment of his -enemies, and have carried him thro’ -innumerable difficulties for five years -together, and enabled him to baffle -all their attempts against him; notwithstanding -he is describ’d as setting -out in mean circumstances, and recommended -to mankind by every bad quality, -yet those who object this now, -were more than ten years his associates -in <i>private life</i> as well as <i>publick affairs</i>. -As to what has been said of his being -<i>superior in impudence to all</i>, this author -replies, that ’twas never heard that -he call’d gentlemen <i>scoundrels</i> in <i>publick -assemblies</i>; reviled the <i>Speeches</i> from -the <i>Throne</i>; or, that if affairs were -managed as he dictated, he would -maintain his Majesty’s administration.</p> - -<p>Several other scurrilous reflections, -thrown out against this honourable -person, are answer’d at large in this -paper, and some of them charged with -notorious falshood.</p> - -<h3>The <span class="blackletter">British Journal</span>: or, The -<span class="blackletter">Traveller</span>, <i>Jan. 9.</i></h3> - -<p>The author mentions two evils -which attend those that trade -with pawnbrokers; the first is, persons -who have left pledges in their hands, -upon offering to redeem them, have -been obliged to advance five or six -shillings more than they borrow’d on -them. The other is the power of the -pawnbroker to defraud his customer -entirely of his pledge; both which -may be redress’d by obliging pawnbrokers -to give a receipt to every person -borrowing money on pledges, to -which both borrower and lender shall -subscribe their names, and each of -them take a copy.</p> - -<p>In some considerations on the stage, -opera’s, and the force of musick, he -says, that an opera ought to be as -regularly conducted, and the characters -as justly maintain’d; the same -end propos’d, and as large room for -the exercise of a fine genius, as in tragedy -or comedy. That a compleat -opera set to musick would have an -advantage over tragedy. Is not pleased -with the <i>Recitativo</i> of an opera, because -’tis the musick of the songs -only that dwell on the memory.</p> - -<p>Distinguishes between the grand-opera -and those ballad-opera’s now -in vogue, which latter, if well set to -musick, might deserve applause.</p> - -<p>Commends <i>Addison</i>’s <i>Rosamond</i> as a -beautifull piece of poetry, both in fable -and language. In it is maintain’d -the dignity of tragedy, the humour -of comedy, and the principal end of -opera’s; <i>i. e.</i> the encouragement of -virtue, discouraging vice, and probability -through the whole is preserv’d.</p> - -<h3>The <span class="blackletter">British Journal</span>, <i>Jan. 23.</i></h3> - -<p>Relates the history of two traytors, -<i>Edric</i> the father, and <i>Edric</i> -the son, who lived near 800 years ago; -from which he collects and concludes -with this lesson to princes, -that they ought to be cautious whom -they trust, and to pry with piercing -eyes into the conduct of their ministers, -and the motives of their counsels.</p> - - -<h3><i>An Extract of a Discourse made to the -<span class="antiqua">Royal Society</span>, in Defence of Mr. -<span class="antiqua">Cheselden</span>’s intended Operation on the -Ear of a condemn’d Malefactor.</i><br /> -<span class="blackletter">Daily Courant.</span> <i>Jan. 17.</i></h3> - -<p>The author first observes, that -the skin, commonly call’d, <i>The -Drum of the Ear</i>, is not the organ of -hearing, as was vulgarly thought; -for the proof of which he offers a -great number of reasons and observations -of his own, as well as the -opinions and reasons of the most<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_19" id="Page_19">[19]</a></span> -learned and judicious anatomists. -He then observes, there are two passages -to the organs of hearing; one -by the outward ear, the other thro’ -the back part of the mouth, thro’ -which some people can hear, who -cannot hear thro’ the outward ear. -In this case he supposes the sound -may be interrupted by the drum of -the ear, which is seated in this passage, -and being diseased, may hinder -sounds from passing to the internal -parts, where are seated the -proper organs of hearing: In this -case only, he supposes, that perforating -the drum may prove a remedy -for deafness, as depressing the -chrystalline humour of the eye (vulgarly -call’d couching a cataract) is -daily found to be a remedy for -blindness; and yet that operation -has been as indecently and ignorantly -ridicul’d as the experiment -of Mr. <i>Cheselden</i>’s; one writer against -that operation not scrupling to give -his book the following title, <i>A new -method of recovering the sight by putting -out the eye</i>. He also deserves, that -the scituation of the drum is such, -that the operation may be easily -made by a skilful person; and it -being a very thin skin, he presumes -it will not be very painful; -and if so, the person who is to undergo -the experiment will purchase -his life upon very easy terms: But -supposing it should be very painful; -(which ’tis hop’d it will not be) on -whom can the first experiment be so -fitly made, for the service of mankind, -as on one whose life is already -forfeited to the publick?</p> - -<p class="center">[See <a href="#Page_10">page 10. Col. 2</a>]</p> - -<h3><i><span class="blackletter">Read’s</span> Weekly Journal</i>, Jan. 16.</h3> - -<p>Entertains his readers with a letter -from a correspondent concerning -the present state of the <i>Law</i>; -takes notice of the spleen which in general -appears against lawyer and law; -says, that the multiplicity of statutes -is one of the greatest grievances of this -kingdom. Quotes an opinion of a -learned judge, that the best way to reform -the law, was to abrogate all the -acts made for its amendment. Asserts, -that the founding a proper <i>Corpus Juris</i>, -is the highest point of policy in a well -order’d state. The old <i>English</i> method -of proceeding against debtors, being -judg’d inconvenient, produced the act -on which was found’d the <i>Capias in detinue</i>, -as the shortest way of recovery. -Complains of fictitious suits, particularly -in ejectments. He resents likewise -the encouragement given in every -court to the multitude of suitors, as -contrary to the very ends of justice. -Proposes some remedies for these evils, -by an act empowering commissioners -to inspect into</p> - -<p>1. <i>The condition of the law in general, -common and statute; what of them -may be repealed, and what not.</i></p> - -<p>2. <i>To frame proper instructions to direct -those who are intrusted with the execution -of the law.</i></p> - -<p>3. <i>To examine into the nature of actions -on the case, which by judge <span class="antiqua">Dodderidge</span> -is declared to be a feigned action -contrived in deceit of the law.</i></p> - -<p>4. <i>To contrive how to prevent vexatious -and litigious suits, by lessening the -credit of parole agreement.</i></p> - -<p>5. <i>That every practiser of the law be -obliged by oath to give his opinion justly -to the best of his knowledge, to practise -fairly, and by no indirect means procure -false judgment in any case.</i></p> - -<p>Lastly, <i>To compile a compleat body -of the law, with an institute of maxims -and rules, a treatise of practice, -and the forms to be observed by courts.</i></p> - -<p>See more concerning the amending -the law, <i>p.</i> 77. 98. 100. 106. and -the substance of the Act passed this -Sessions of Parliament relating there -to p. 213.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_20" id="Page_20">[20]</a></span></p> - -<h2><i>Poetical <span class="smcap">Essays</span> for <span class="antiqua">JANUARY, 1731</span>.</i></h2> - -<h3><i><span class="antiqua">ODE</span> for New-Years-Day by -<span class="antiqua">C. Cibber</span>, Esq;</i></h3> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">Once more the ever circling Sun</div> -<div class="verse">Thro’ the coelestial signs has run,</div> -<div class="verse">Again old Time inverts his glass,</div> -<div class="verse">And bids the annual Season pass:</div> -<div class="verse">The youthful Spring shall call for birth,<span class="linenum">5</span></div> -<div class="verse">And glad with op’ning flow’rs the Earth:</div> -<div class="verse">Fair Summer lead with Sheaves the Field,</div> -<div class="verse">And golden Fruit shall Autumn yield,</div> -<div class="verse">Each to the Winter’s want their store shall bring,</div> -<div class="verse">’Till warmer genial Suns recall the Spring.<span class="linenum">10</span></div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Air.</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1">Ye grateful <i>Britons</i> bless the Year,</div> -<div class="verse indent2">That kindly yields increase,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">While plenty that might feed a War,</div> -<div class="verse indent2">Enjoys the guard of peace,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Your plenty to the Skies you owe,<span class="linenum">15</span></div> -<div class="verse indent2">Peace is your Monarch’s care;</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Thus bounteous <i>Jove</i> and <i>George</i> below</div> -<div class="verse indent2">Divided empire share.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>Britannia</i> pleas’d, looks round her realms to see</div> -<div class="verse">Your various causes of Felicity!<span class="linenum">20</span></div> -<div class="verse">(To glorious War, a glorious peace succeeds;</div> -<div class="verse">For most we triumph when the Farmer feeds)</div> -<div class="verse">Then truly are we great when truth supplies</div> -<div class="verse">Our Blood, our Treasures drain’d by victories.</div> -<div class="verse">Turn happy <i>Briton</i>, to the throne your Eyes,<span class="linenum">25</span></div> -<div class="verse indent1">And in the royal offspring see,</div> -<div class="verse">How amply bounteous providence supplies</div> -<div class="verse indent1">The source of your felicity.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Air.</i></div> -<div class="verse">Behold in ev’ry Face imperial Graces shine</div> -<div class="verse">All native to the Race of <i>George</i> and <i>Caroline</i>:<span class="linenum">30</span></div> -<div class="verse">In each young Hero we admire</div> -<div class="verse">The blooming virtue of his sire;</div> -<div class="verse">In each maturing fair we find,</div> -<div class="verse">Maternal charms of softer kind.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">In vain thro’ ages past has <i>Phœbus</i> reli’d,<span class="linenum">35</span></div> -<div class="verse">E’re such a sight blest <i>Albion</i> could behold</div> -<div class="verse">Thrice happy Mortals, if your state you knew,</div> -<div class="verse">Where can the Globe so blest a nation shew?</div> -<div class="verse">All that of you indulgent Heav’n requires,</div> -<div class="verse">Is loyal Hearts, to reach your own Desires.<span class="linenum">40</span></div> -<div class="verse">Let Faction then her self born views lay down,</div> -<div class="verse">And Hearts united, thus address the Throne.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Air.</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1">Hail! Royal <i>Cesar</i>, hail!</div> -<div class="verse indent2">Like this may ev’ry annual Sun</div> -<div class="verse indent2">Add brighter Glories to thy Crown,<span class="linenum">45</span></div> -<div class="verse indent1">’Till Suns themselves shall fail.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">May Heav’n thy peaceful Reign prolong,</div> -<div class="verse">Nor let to thy great Empires wrong,</div> -<div class="verse">Foreign or native Foes prevail.</div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>Hail</i>, &c.</div> -</div> -</div> -</div> - -<p class="center">See p. <a href="#Page_10">10</a>, <a href="#Page_11">11</a>.</p> - -<h3><i><span class="antiqua">ODE</span> humbly inscribed to the Poet Laureat, -taken from <span class="antiqua">Lon. Evening Post</span> -Jan. 7. as there said by <span class="antiqua">Step. Duck</span>, Esq.</i></h3> - -<p class="center"><i>Semei in annoridet Apollo.</i></p> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">Accept, O <i>Cibber</i>, the advent’rous lay,</div> -<div class="verse">Which, to your honour, dares both sing and say:</div> -<div class="verse">To you great Prince of Comedy and Song,</div> -<div class="verse">The Tributes o’ inferior Pens belong;</div> -<div class="verse">You, who by royal favour wear the Bays,</div> -<div class="verse">And grateful eternize our Monarch’s Praise.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Air.</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1">Let us sing to the King,</div> -<div class="verse">All about the circling Year;</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Sing a <i>floreat</i> to the <i>laureat</i>,</div> -<div class="verse">Ev’ry Season brings good cheer,</div> -<div class="verse">Grateful <i>Britons</i>, thank the bard,</div> -<div class="verse">Who by Peace does plenty guard,</div> -<div class="verse">Such as hungry War does need,</div> -<div class="verse">War, that does on plenty feed.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">Phœbus with joy looks <i>Britain</i> round to see,</div> -<div class="verse">The happy state of his lov’d Poetry,</div> -<div class="verse">To <i>Eusdes</i>, <i>Cibber</i> gloriously succeeds;</div> -<div class="verse">Wit triumphs most, when bard like farmer feeds!</div> -<div class="verse">Then truly are we great, when he can shew</div> -<div class="verse">The way <i>his own out-doings to out-do</i>.</div> -<div class="verse">Cast, envious Poets, on his Verse your Eyes,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Behold the offspring of his brain.</div> -<div class="verse">How his rich Genius constantly supplies</div> -<div class="verse indent1">The source of his poetick vein!</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Air.</i></div> -<div class="verse">Thro’out the whole what matchless Graces shine;</div> -<div class="verse"><i>Paraphonalia</i> sparkles in each Line;</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Native to <i>Cibber</i>, we admire</div> -<div class="verse indent1">The style and fancy, wit and fire,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">In each maturing Word we find</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Something soft for thought design’d.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">Complain not Sol, of fruitless ages past,</div> -<div class="verse">Think your self blest in such a Son at last!</div> -<div class="verse">Thrice happy Poets, if you knew your state;</div> -<div class="verse"><i>Britain</i> alone can boast a <i>Laureat</i>.</div> -<div class="verse">For if, like him, to Grandeur you aspire,</div> -<div class="verse">By his Example reach your own desire.</div> -<div class="verse">Let criticks then their self born views lay down;</div> -<div class="verse">And Bards in chorus thus sing round the town.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Air.</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1">Hail! Matchless <i>Colley</i>, hail!</div> -<div class="verse">Like this may ev’ry New Year’s Day</div> -<div class="verse">Add fresher Honour to the Bay,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">’Till Bay itself shall fail.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">May Heaven preserve thy Genius clear,</div> -<div class="verse">For <i>Christmas</i> comes but once a Year.</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Give the Poet then some Ale.</div> -<div class="verse indent2"><i>Ale</i>, &c.</div> -</div> -</div> -</div> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_21" id="Page_21">[21]</a></span></p> - -<p class="center">From <i>Fog</i>’s Journal, <i>Jan. 9.</i></p> - -<h3>An Ode on <i>Twelfth Day</i>. In Imitation -of an Ode on <i>New Year’s-Day</i>.</h3> - -<p class="center"><i>Past Two o’Clock, and a frosty Morning.</i></p> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">Once more the Bell-man bids us wake,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">With Prophesy of Ale and Cake;</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Tells us before we sleep again,</div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>Tom</i> shall be King, and <i>Nancy</i> Queen,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">While good Sir Knight a Knave appears,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">And Madam the Slut’s Ensign wears.</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Such Kings and Queens should <i>Colly</i> sing,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Such Worthies in his numbers ring;</div> -<div class="verse">While both the <i>British</i> soil and Foreign Shores,</div> -<div class="verse">To form the Cake, unite their grateful Stores.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Air.</i></div> -<div class="verse">Ye grateful Footmen, bless the Day,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">That such Preferments give;</div> -<div class="verse">Ye joyful Cook-maids drink away,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">While ye your Title lives.</div> -<div class="verse">Good Ale you to the Brewer owe,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">The Cake’s the Baker’s care,</div> -<div class="verse">And all above, and eke below,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Combine to give good fare.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>Tom</i> thinks himself a real Monarch grown,</div> -<div class="verse">And, pleas’d looks round the Kitchen as his own.</div> -<div class="verse">While <i>Nancy</i> with him royal Honour shares,</div> -<div class="verse">And on the other Maids majestick stares.</div> -<div class="verse">The New King’s Health is first, the Queen’s succeed:</div> -<div class="verse">And most he triumphs, who most freely feeds.</div> -<div class="verse">Then all are truly great when Ale supplies</div> -<div class="verse">The want of Riches and of Dignities,</div> -<div class="verse">And the exhausted Jugg gives victories.</div> -<div class="verse">Turn happy <i>Will</i>, <i>Jack</i>, <i>Kate</i>, and <i>Doll</i>, your eyes</div> -<div class="verse indent1">On yon Two Chairs, and there observe</div> -<div class="verse">How well the new rais’d prince the place supplies</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Which both, as you must own, deserve.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Air.</i></div> -<div class="verse">Behold in each pleas’d face what lovely graces shine,</div> -<div class="verse">How on their little realm they look with air benign,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Such, <i>Will</i>, must you and <i>Kate</i> appear,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">If Fortune the ensuing Year,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Convinces us she is not blind,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">By proving to your merit kind.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">In vain above Three Hundred Days have pass’d</div> -<div class="verse">Between this joyful Twelfth Day and the last,</div> -<div class="verse">No Scene like this has chear’d your Hearts and Eyes,</div> -<div class="verse">Where shall we find such bliss beneath the Skies?</div> -<div class="verse">All that Sir <i>William</i> and my Lady ask,</div> -<div class="verse">Is, that when all have well perform’d their Task,</div> -<div class="verse">With silent pace, without your Shoes you’ll tread</div> -<div class="verse">And each go peaceably, tho’ drunk to bed.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Air.</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1">Hail! merry Monarch, hail!</div> -<div class="verse">Like this may ev’ry annual Cake</div> -<div class="verse">You merrier still and merrier make,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">’Till Cakes themselves shall fail.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title"><i>Recitativo.</i></div> -<div class="verse">May you all long your Places keep;</div> -<div class="verse">May no makebate amongst you creep,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">With Peace destroying Tale.</div> -</div> -</div> -</div> - -<h3>A HYMN to the LAUREAT,</h3> - -<p>Introduced in the <i>Whitehall</i> and <i>London</i> -Evening Posts, <i>Jan. 9.</i> thus</p> - -<p>Sir, <i>By giving a Place in your Paper -to the following Unfashionable Hymn you -will very much oblige Sir</i>,</p> - -<p class="right"><i>your Humble servt.</i></p> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>Cibber</i>, accept these feeble lays</div> -<div class="verse indent1">From an unskilfull muse,</div> -<div class="verse">Who tries with artless Note, to praise</div> -<div class="verse indent1">What <i>envious men</i> abuse.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse">Nature and Art in thee combine;</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Thy Comedies excell:</div> -<div class="verse">With Wit and Sense replete, they shine,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">And read politely well.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse">Who sees th’ inconstant<a name="FNanchor_1" id="FNanchor_1"></a><a href="#Footnote_1" class="fnanchor">[1]</a> <i>Loveless</i> range,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">But mourns <i>Amanda’s</i> fate?</div> -<div class="verse">Each female Heart approves his change,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">And pants for such a state.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse">When Lady <i>Betty</i><a name="FNanchor_2" id="FNanchor_2"></a><a href="#Footnote_2" class="fnanchor">[2]</a> treads the stage,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">All <i>modish</i> prudes submit:</div> -<div class="verse">What <i>Foppington</i> adorns our age,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">With the same Grace and Wit?</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse">In <i>Townley</i><a name="FNanchor_3" id="FNanchor_3"></a><a href="#Footnote_3" class="fnanchor">[3]</a> see the <i>modern Wife</i>!</div> -<div class="verse indent1">How full of Vice! how blam’d!</div> -<div class="verse">How ruin’d by the <i>modern Life</i>!</div> -<div class="verse indent1">How valu’d, when reclaim’d!</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse">May empty Journals weekly rail;</div> -<div class="verse indent1">May all dull bards repine:</div> -<div class="verse">If Wit unequall’d shou’d prevail,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">The <i>Laurel’s</i> justly thine.</div> -</div> -</div> -</div> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_1" id="Footnote_1"></a><a href="#FNanchor_1"><span class="label">[1]</span></a> <i>Love’s last shift.</i></p> - -</div> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_2" id="Footnote_2"></a><a href="#FNanchor_2"><span class="label">[2]</span></a> <i>Careless Husband.</i></p> - -</div> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_3" id="Footnote_3"></a><a href="#FNanchor_3"><span class="label">[3]</span></a> <i>Provok’d Husband.</i></p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_22" id="Page_22">[22]</a></span></p> - -</div> - -<h3>To the Author of the <i>Whitehall Evening -Post</i>.</h3> - -<p class="right"><i>Jan. 12.</i></p> - -<p>SIR,</p> - -<p>As you are an impartial Writer, I -dare say you will do justice on both -sides.</p> - -<p>The Verses on the <i>Laureat</i>, in yours -of <i>Saturday</i> last, have occasion’d the -following reply; which I hope you -will give a Place to in your next, to -show that we can be quick as well as -smart, upon a proper occasion. And -as I think it the lowest mark of a -scoundrel to make bold with any man’s -character in print, without subscribing -the true name of the author; I -therefore desire, if the <i>Laureat</i> is concern’d -enough to ask the question, that -you will tell him my name, and where -I live, till then I beg leave to be known -by no other than that of your servant,</p> - -<p class="right"><i>Francis Fair-play</i>.</p> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>Ah! hah! Sir <span class="antiqua">Coll.</span> is that thy way,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>Thy own dull Praise to write?</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>And would’st thou stand so sure a lay?</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>No! that’s too stale a bite.</i></div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>Nature and art in thee combine,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>Thy Talents here excell:</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>All shining brass thou dost outshine,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>To play the cheat so well.</i></div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>Who sees thee in <span class="antiqua">Iago</span>’s part,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>But thinks thee such a Rogue?</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>And is not glad with all his heart,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>To hang so sad a Dog?</i></div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>When <span class="antiqua">Bays</span> thou play’st, thy self thou art,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>For that by nature fit,</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>No blockhead better suits the part,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>Than such a coxcomb wit,</i></div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>In <span class="antiqua">Wronghead</span> too, thy brains we see,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>Who might do well at plough;</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>As fit for Parliament was he,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>As for the Laurel thou.</i></div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>Bring thy protected verse from Court,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>And try it on the Stage;</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>There it will make much better sport,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>And set the town in rage.</i></div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>There beau’s, & wits, & cits, and smarts,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>Where hissing’s not uncivil,</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>Will shew their parts to thy deserts,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>And send it to the devil.</i></div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>But, ah! in vain ’gainst thee we write,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>In vain thy verse we maul;</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>Our sharpest satyr’s thy delight,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>For <a name="FNanchor_4" id="FNanchor_4"></a><a href="#Footnote_4" class="fnanchor">[4]</a><span class="antiqua">Blood!</span> thou’lt stand it all</i>!</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse"><i>Thunder, ’tis said, the Laurel spares,</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>Nought but thy brow could blast it,</i></div> -<div class="verse"><i>And yet! O curst provoking Stars!</i></div> -<div class="verse indent1"><i>Thy comfort is, thou <span class="antiqua">hast</span> it.</i></div> -</div> -</div> -</div> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_4" id="Footnote_4"></a><a href="#FNanchor_4"><span class="label">[4]</span></a> Epilogue to the <i>Non-juror</i>.</p> - -</div> - -<h3>An ODE to Sir <i>Robert Walpole</i>, for -New-Year’s-Day, 1731.</h3> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title">I.</div> -<div class="verse">Guardian of <i>Britannia’s</i> glory,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Life and soul of <i>Europe’s</i> peace,</div> -<div class="verse">Greatest name in modern story,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">May thy happy years increase!</div> -<div class="verse">Brighter still thy genius shining,</div> -<div class="verse">Richer blessings yet designing.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title">II.</div> -<div class="verse">Thee, the sacred muses hailing,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Dulness seal’d in slumber lies;</div> -<div class="verse">Arts and wealth thro’ thee prevailing,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Faction far confounded flies;</div> -<div class="verse">Happy prince in thee confiding:</div> -<div class="verse">Happy people of thy guiding!</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title">III.</div> -<div class="verse">Viewing present, past, and future,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">As thou keep’st eternal watch,</div> -<div class="verse"><i>Janus</i> say (for thou are neuter)</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Hast thou seen our <i>Walpole’s</i> match?</div> -<div class="verse"><i>Phœbus</i> in thy radiant journey,</div> -<div class="verse">Canst thou to a greater turn thee?</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse title">IV.</div> -<div class="verse">Lucky omens, minutes smiling,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">All the friendly cares appear?</div> -<div class="verse">Every discontent beguiling,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Crown the <i>Patriot</i>’s coming Year:</div> -<div class="verse">In his person strongly guarded,</div> -<div class="verse">Counsels blest, and works rewarded.</div> -</div> -</div> -</div> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_23" id="Page_23">[23]</a></span></p> - -<h3><i>An Epitaph on Mrs. <span class="smcap">Oldfield</span>.</i></h3> - -<p class="center">Hic Juxta requiescit,<br /> -Tot inter poetarum laudata nomina,<br /> -ANNA OLDFIELD.<br /> -Nec ipsa minore laude digna,<br /> -Quippe quæ eorum opera<br /> -In scenam quories prodivit,<br /> -Illustravit semper, & nobilitavit.<br /> -Nunquam ingenium idem ad partes diversissimas<br /> -Habilius fuit.<br /> -Ita tamen ut ad singulas.<br /> -Non facta, sed nata esse videretur.<br /> -In tragediis<br /> -Formæ splendor, oris dignitas, incessus majestas<br /> -Tantâ vocis suavitate temperabantur,<br /> -Ut nemo esset tam agrestis, tam durus spectator,<br /> -Quin in admirationem totus raperetur.<br /> -In comedià autem<br /> -Tanta vis, tam venusta hilaritas, tam curiosa felicitas<br /> -Ut neque sufficerent spectando oculi,<br /> -Neque plaudendo manus.</p> - -<p>English’d thus.</p> - -<p><i>Near this place rests -the body of <span class="antiqua">Anne Oldfield</span>, -amidst so many celebrated -Poets, herself not -less deserving to be celebrated; -for whene’er she -trod the stage, her actions -always illustrated and ennobled -their compositions. -Never was one Genius so -adapted to the most different -parts; she seem’d not -made but born for each -distinctly. In tragedy -her noble presence, elevated -speech, and majestic -step, temper’d with so peculiar -a sweetness of voice, -never fail’d to transport -the most rustic and insensible -into admiration. In -comedy she discover’d such a winning air, such a sprightly and becoming gayety, -and so happy an address, that neither eyes were satisfied with seeing her, nor -hands weary of applauding.</i></p> - -<h4><i>Another.</i></h4> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="verse">Fashion’d alike by nature and by art,</div> -<div class="verse">To please, engage, and int’rest ev’ry heart:</div> -<div class="verse">In publick life, by all who saw, approv’d;</div> -<div class="verse">In private life, by all who knew her lov’d.</div> -</div> -</div> - -<h4><i>Another.</i></h4> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="verse indent1">OLDFIELD lies here retir’d, undrest,</div> -<div class="verse">The curtain drawn, her part is done;</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Ye that remain to act your best,</div> -<div class="verse">Must also make your exit soon;</div> -<div class="verse indent1">How happy then, if worthy praise,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Ye can such lasting plaudits raise!</div> -</div> -</div> - -<h4><i>Another.</i></h4> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="verse indent2">EXIT</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Anna Oldfield;</div> -<div class="verse">Valete & plaudite.</div> -</div> -</div> - -<h4><i>Another.</i></h4> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="verse indent1">Hic jacet <i>Anna Oldfield</i>.</div> -<div class="verse indent2">Jam mea preacta est,</div> -<div class="verse">Mox vestra agetur fabula.</div> -<div class="verse indent1">Vos valete & plaudite.</div> -</div> -</div> - -<h3><i>Mrs. <span class="antiqua">B—rb—r</span>, to Mrs. <span class="antiqua">C—f—r</span>, at Bath.</i></h3> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse">When lately you invited me,</div> -<div class="verse indent2">With <i>Carteret</i> I din’d;</div> -<div class="verse">And in return, most gen’rously</div> -<div class="verse indent2">To <i>Onslow</i> I resign’d.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse">On Opportunity we seize,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">For search the Nation round,</div> -<div class="verse">Such <i>Commoners</i> and <i>Peers</i> as these</div> -<div class="verse indent2">Are rarely to be found.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse">Our Situation chang’d, you see</div> -<div class="verse indent2">How pleasure fleets away;</div> -<div class="verse">But yesterday you envy’d me;</div> -<div class="verse indent2">I envy you to day.</div> -</div> -</div> -</div> - -<h3><i>EPIGRAM on a LADY, -stung by a BEE.</i></h3> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> -<div class="verse">To heal the wound the Bee had made</div> -<div class="verse indent1">upon my <i>Delia’s</i> face,</div> -<div class="verse">Its honey to the wound she laid,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">and bid me kiss the place.</div> -</div> -<div class="stanza"> -<div class="verse">Pleas’d I obey’d, and from the wound</div> -<div class="verse indent1">suck’d both the sweet and smart;</div> -<div class="verse">The honey on my lips I found,</div> -<div class="verse indent1">the sting went thro’ my heart.</div> -</div> -</div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_24" id="Page_24">[24]</a></span></p> - -<div class="border-double"> - -<h2><span class="smaller">THE</span><br /> -<i>Monthly Intelligencer.</i></h2> - -<p class="center larger">JANUARY, 1731.</p> - -</div> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Friday</span>, <i>January 1</i>.</h3> - -<div> -<img class="dropcap" src="images/dropcap-t.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="" /> -</div> - -<p class="dropcap">Their Majesties received -the compliments of the -Nobility for the New-Year; -among the rest, of -the Lord <i>Carteret</i>, who -was graciously receiv’d.</p> - -<p>At the same time the Ode for the Day, -compos’d by <i>Colly Cibber</i>, Esq; Poet-laureat, -was perform’d; the Musick by -Mr. <i>Eccles</i>, and the vocal by Mr <i>Hughs</i>, -Mr. <i>Gates</i>, &c. [<i>See the said <span class="antiqua">Ode</span>, <span class="antiqua">p. -<a href="#Page_20">20</a></span>, and Remarks on it, <span class="antiqua">p. <a href="#Page_10">10</a>, <a href="#Page_11">11</a></span>.</i>]</p> - -<p>Forty mathematical Boys, educated -in <i>Christ’s Hospital</i>, in the school founded -by K. C. II. were, according to annual -Custom, presented to his Majesty.</p> - -<p>His Majesty order’d 30 l. <i>per. Ann.</i> -to be paid out of the Treasury towards -the support of the Poor of the Parish -of St. <i>Mary le Strand.</i></p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Saturday</span>, <i>Jan. 2</i>.</h3> - -<p>Great talk of an Experiment to be -made on <i>Charles Ray</i> in <i>Newgate</i>, a -Malefactor repriev’d on that Occasion. -It was said to be in order to discover -whether Deafness is not to be cured by -purging. The <i>Tympanum</i> was to be cut -by an Instrument, in order to demonstrate -whether the Hearing proceeds -from the <i>Tympanum</i>, or the <i>Nerves</i> that -lie between <i>that</i> and the <i>Conceptor</i> of -the Ear; it being the Opinion of some -that Deafness is principally occasion’d -by Obstructions in the said Nerves, -<i>See</i> p. <a href="#Page_10">10</a>, <a href="#Page_18">18</a>, <a href="#Page_19">19</a>.</p> - -<p><i>Geo. Burrington</i>, Esq; Gov. of <i>North -Carolina</i>, set out to embark for his -Government.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Sunday</span>, <i>Jan. 3</i>.</h3> - -<p>Dr. <i>Greenwood</i>, newly appointed -Chaplain, preached before their Majesties, -the Pr. of <i>Wales</i>, and three eldest -Princesses, at the Chapel-royal at St. -<i>James</i>’s; the Nobility attended in their -Robes and Collars, and the Duke of -<i>Dorset</i> Lord Lieut. of <i>Ireland</i> carried -the Sword of State.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Monday</span>, <i>Jan. 4</i>.</h3> - -<p>The Lady <i>Chaplin</i>, Relict of Sir <i>John -Chaplin</i>, of <i>Tathwel</i> in <i>Lincolnshire</i>, Bar., -brought to bed of a Daughter. This -Lady had a Writ <i>de Ventre inspiciendo</i> -issued against her some Months ago, -by the Heirs at Law; and by her not -having an Heir Male, 3000 l. <i>per. ann.</i> -descends with the Title to <i>Thomas -Chaplin</i>, Esq; and an Estate of about -2000 l. <i>per. ann.</i> to Sir <i>John</i>’s two Sisters, -after a 3d Share to Mrs <i>Chaplin</i>.</p> - -<p>Advice came of 3 Incendiaries, or -as there call’d, <i>Bristol Firemen</i>, being taken -up at <i>Barnstaple</i>, and conducted to -<i>Exeter</i> Gaol. One was handsomely -dress’d, and had a considerable Sum about -him.</p> - -<p>Two Hundred Recruits sent from -the <i>Savoy</i>, to reinforce the Garrisons -of <i>Gibraltar</i> and <i>Port Mahon</i>.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Tuesday</span>, <i>Jan. 5</i>.</h3> - -<p>The Corpse of the late Earl of <i>Delorain</i> -was a few Nights since privately -interr’d at <i>Leadwell</i> in <i>Oxfordshire</i>.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Wednesday</span>, <i>Jan. 6</i>.</h3> - -<p>This being Twelfth-day, his Majesty, -the Prince of <i>Wales</i>, and the Kts -Companions of the <i>Garter</i>, <i>Thistle</i>, and -<i>Bath</i>, appeared in the Collars of their -respective Orders. Their Majesties, -the Prince of <i>Wales</i>, and three eldest -Princesses, preceded by the Heralds, -<i>&c.</i> went to the Chapel-royal, and -heard Divine Service. The D. of <i>Manchester</i><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_25" id="Page_25">[25]</a></span> -carried the Sword of state. The -King and Prince made the offerings -at the altar, of gold, frankincense -and myrrh, according to annual custom. -At night their Majesties, <i>&c.</i> -play’d at <i>Hazard</i> with the nobility, -for the benefit of the <i>Groom-porter</i>; -and ’twas said the K. won 600 guineas, -the Q. 360. Pr. <i>Amelia</i> 20, Pr. -<i>Carolina</i> 10, the E. of <i>Portmore</i>, and -D. of <i>Grafton</i> several thousands.</p> - -<p>At night Mr. <i>Sharpless</i>, high constable -of <i>Holborn</i> division, together -with several of his petty constables -went to search a notorious gaming-house -behind <i>Grays-Inn-walks</i>, by -vertue of a warrant under the hands -and seals of the Rt. Hn. Ld. <i>Delawar</i> -and eleven other of his Majesty’s -justices of the peace for the County -of <i>Middlesex</i>, but the gamesters having -previous notice, they all fled, -except the master of the house, who -was apprehended, and bound in a -recognizance of 200 <i>l.</i> penalty, pursuant -to the old statute of 33 <i>H.</i> VIII.</p> - -<p>It may be some sort of amusement -to present our readers with the following -list of officers established in -the most notorious gaming-houses.</p> - -<p>1. A <i>Commissioner</i>, always a proprietor, -who looks in of a night, -and the week’s accompt is audited by -him and two others of the proprietors.</p> - -<p>2. A <i>Director</i>, who superintends -the Room.</p> - -<p>3. An <i>Operator</i>, who deals the -cards at a cheating game called <i>Faro</i>.</p> - -<p>4. Two <i>Crowpees</i>, who watch the -cards, and gather the money for -the Bank.</p> - -<p>5. Two <i>Puffs</i>, who have money -given them to decoy others to play.</p> - -<p>6. A <i>Clerk</i>, who is a check upon -the puffs, to see that they sink none -of the money that is given them to -play with.</p> - -<p>7. A <i>Squib</i>, is a puff of a lower -rank, who serves at half salary, -while he is learning to deal.</p> - -<p>8. A <i>Flasher</i>, to swear how often -the bank has been stript.</p> - -<p>9. A <i>Dunner</i>, who goes about to -recover money lost at play.</p> - -<p>10. A <i>Waiter</i>, to fill out wine, -snuff candles, and attend the gaming-room.</p> - -<p>11. An <i>Attorney</i>, a <i>Newgate</i> solicitor.</p> - -<p>12. A <i>Captain</i>, who is to fight any -gentleman that is peevish for losing -his money.</p> - -<p>13. An <i>Usher</i>, who lights gentlemen -up and down stairs, and gives -the word to the Porter.</p> - -<p>14. A <i>Porter</i>, who is generally a -soldier of the foot guards.</p> - -<p>15. An <i>Orderly man</i>, who walks -up and down the outside of the door, -to give notice to the porter, and -alarm the house, at the approach of -the constables.</p> - -<p>16. A <i>Runner</i>, who is to get intelligence -of the justices meeting.</p> - -<p>17. <i>Link-boys</i>, <i>Coachmen</i>, <i>Chairmen</i>, -<i>Drawers</i>, <i>or others</i>, who bring the -first intelligence of the justices meetings, -or of the constables being out, -at half a guinea reward.</p> - -<p>18. <i>Common bail</i>, <i>Affidavit-men</i>, <i>Ruffians</i>, -<i>Bravoes</i>, <i>Assassins</i>, cum multis -aliis.</p> - -<p>At a meeting of the society for -propagating christian knowledge, held -at <i>Edinburgh</i>, the several officers -for the year ensuing were chosen, -the stock amounted to 12,563 <i>l.</i> 12 <i>s.</i> -5 <i>d.</i> number of schools, 132; and -they resolved to send three missionaries -to preach the Gospel to -the <i>Indians</i> on the borders of <i>New-England</i>; -to which they are encouraged -by a gift of Dr. <i>Daniel -Williams</i>, late a presbyterian minister -in <i>England</i>.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Thursday</span>, <i>Jan. 8</i>.</h3> - -<p><i>Charles du Bois</i>, chosen governor -of the corporation for smelting -down lead with sea-coal and pit-coal. -And <i>Samuel Beachcroft</i>, Esq; deputy-governor -of the same.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_26" id="Page_26">[26]</a></span></p> - -<p>Mr <i>Franklin</i> was taken into custody -for printing and publishing the -<i>Craftsman</i> of the same day; as were -likewise 3 persons for publishing -it.</p> - -<p>Ended the sessions for <i>Westminster</i>, -when Sir <i>J. Gouson</i> was again chosen -chairman, and desired to print his -charge.</p> - -<p><i>Terence Magrahe</i>, a young man in -the <i>French</i> interest, having inveigled -many <i>Irish</i> papists to enter into that -service, and it being soon known -by their refusing to work, the magistrates -of <i>Birr</i> in <i>Ireland</i>, assembled -a <i>Posse</i> to secure them, but they -were not able to apprehend above -three, the rest escaped with their -Captain, and took shipping near -<i>Dublin</i>.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Saturday</span>, <i>Jan. 9</i>.</h3> - -<p>The new-born son and heir of <i>W. -Pulteney</i>, Esq; baptized by the name -of <i>William</i>; the E. of <i>Berkeley</i>, and E. -of <i>Winchelsea</i> and <i>Nottingham</i>, being -Godfathers, and the Dutchess-dowager -of <i>Marlborough</i> Godmother.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Sunday</span>, <i>Jan. 10</i>.</h3> - -<p>Dr. <i>Lynch</i> preached before their -Majesties at St. <i>James’s</i> chapel; the -Earl of <i>Orkney</i> carried the sword of -State.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Monday</span>, <i>Jan. 11</i>.</h3> - -<p>The corpse of the lady <i>Dolben</i>, -wife of the rev. Sir <i>John Dolben</i>, lately -arrived from <i>France</i>, was carried -out of town to be interr’d, at <i>Finedon</i> -in <i>Northamptonshire</i>. Sir <i>John</i> had -also buried 4 sons in 8 months past.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Tuesday</span>, <i>Jan. 12</i>.</h3> - -<p>Sir <i>Isaac Shard</i>, Kt. and <i>Jn. Fuller</i>, -Esq; the present sheriffs, went to -<i>Woodstreet</i> compter, and distributed -a considerable sum of money to the -poor debtors confined there.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Wednesday</span>, <i>Jan. 13</i>.</h3> - -<p>The merchants having resolved -to pay nothing for receipt of debenture -money, for the 15 <i>per Cent.</i> -and other duties, this day a great -many were paid off without any -abatement for pretended fees.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Thursday</span>, <i>Jan. 14</i>.</h3> - -<p>The noted <i>Mary Harvey</i>, alias -<i>Machaig</i>, broke out of the <i>Kings’s-bench</i>, -where she was confined for -keeping a disorderly house.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Friday</span>, <i>Jan. 15</i>.</h3> - -<p>Began the sessions at the <i>Old baily</i>, -when Mr <i>Maynee</i>, a clerk to the -Bank was arraigned upon two indictments -for erasing and altering 2 -bank notes, and pleaded guilty, upon -which the Statute was read that -makes it felony without benefit of -clergy. <i>See</i> p. 216, 403.</p> - -<p>His Majesty order’d a pension of -20 <i>l.</i> <i>per. Ann.</i> to such of the late -King’s superannuated livery servants -who are not provided for on the -present establishment.</p> - -<p><i>Cork, Jan. 15.</i> This day one <i>Tim. -Groneen</i> was, for the murder and robbery -of Mr. <i>St. Leger</i> and his wife at -<i>Bally volane</i>, sentenc’d to be hang’d -2 minutes, then his head to be cut -off, his bowels to be taken out and -thrown in his face; and his body -divided in 4 quarters to be placed -in 4 cross ways. He was servant to -Mr. <i>Leger</i>, and committed the murder -with the privity of <i>Joan Condon</i> -the servant maid, who was sentenced -to be burnt, also of the gardener, -whom he knock’d on the head -to deprive him of his share of the -booty. When he was taken, he -said <i>he would have all catholick servants -use their protestant masters so, if -they would merit heaven</i>. But after -Trial, made the following declaration. -<i>The Devil was too great with -me, I first resolved only to rob my Master, -but when I went into the room shot -him in his Bed, and gave my Mistress -5 stabs. The Gardener consented to go -with me and held the Candle. I took -20 l. and the watch out of my Masters -pocket</i>, and then rode off, (having -first kill’d the gardener, and given -the maid a small share of the money.)</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Sunday</span>, <i>Jan. 17</i>.</h3> - -<p>The Rev. Dr. <i>Clark</i> preached before -their Majesties, &c. in the royal<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_27" id="Page_27">[27]</a></span> -chapel at St. <i>James’s</i>; the Lord -<i>Delawar</i> carried the Sword of State.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Monday</span>, <i>Jan. 18</i>.</h3> - -<p>Eight persons who were taken -up at <i>Norwich</i>, for handing about a -treasonable paper, intitled, <i>The D. -of <span class="antiqua">Wharton’s</span> Reasons</i>, &c. were admitted -to bail about this time.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Tuesday</span>, <i>Jan. 19</i>.</h3> - -<p>The KING’s most excellent Majesty -elected governor of the royal -<i>African</i> company, Sir <i>Robert Sutton</i>, -Knt. of the <i>Bath</i>, sub-governor, and -Sir <i>Biby Lake</i>, Bar. deputy-governor; -as also, the following Directors or -Assistants.</p> - -<ul> -<li><i>Solomon Ashley</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>John Baker</i>, Esq;</li> -<li>*<i>Tho. Bradshaw</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Tho. Bodicoate</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Christian Cole</i>, Esq;</li> -<li>*<i>Ro. Cruikshank</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Jos. Danvers</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Rich. Evans</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Dan. Finch</i>, Esq;</li> -<li>*<i>Cha. Lloyd</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Peter Meyer</i>, Esq;</li> -<li>Hon. <i>Fr. Negus</i>, Esq;</li> -<li>*<i>James Oglethorpe</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Hen. Parsons</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Benj. Perin</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Tho. Revel</i>, Esq;</li> -<li>Hon. Sr <i>Tho. Saunderson</i>, Knt. of the <i>Bath</i>.</li> -<li><i>Jn. Thompson</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Fran. Townly</i>, Esq;</li> -<li><i>Henry Vander Esk</i>, Esq;</li> -<li>*<i>Tho. Watts</i>, Esq;</li> -<li>*<i>Wardel-George Westby</i>, Esq;</li> -</ul> - -<p>Those mark’d thus * are in the -room of <i>Edward Barker</i>, <i>Wm Corbet</i>, -<i>George Johnson</i>, <i>Adr. Reynardson</i>, <i>John -Torriano</i>, and <i>Philip Wilkinson</i>, Esqs.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Wednesday</span>, <i>Jan. 20</i>.</h3> - -<p>The Pr. of <i>Wales</i> entering into the -25th year of his age, there was a -splendid appearance of the nobility, -and a ball at Court, which was -open’d by his Royal Highness and -the Princess Royal.</p> - -<p>20. The Duke of <i>Richmond</i> went -to court and resign’d his post of Aid-de-camp -to his Majesty; and also -his Commission of Captain of a -Troop in the Royal Regiment of -Horse-Guards blue, commanded by -the Duke of <i>Bolton</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Robert Coke</i>, Esq; brother to the -Lord <i>Lovel</i>, resign’d his commission -of cornet in the said Regiment.</p> - -<p>Several parts of the northern -Roads were so cover’d with Snow, -that the <i>Scotch</i> peers and commoners -in their way to Parliament, -were obliged to alight and walk -many Miles on foot; and in some -places the Snow was so deep, that -50 Men were employ’d to remove it -to make it passable. The Snow -was deeper in <i>Lancashire</i> than it had -been for 20 years past.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Thursday</span>, <i>Jan. 21</i>.</h3> - -<p>The Parliament met, when his -Majesty open’d the Sessions with a -most gracious Speech to both houses.</p> - -<p>The Ld. <i>Raymond</i> was introduced -to the house of Peers, between the -Ld <i>Delawar</i>, and the Ld <i>Bingley</i>.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Friday</span>, <i>Jan. 22</i>.</h3> - -<p>The house of Lords waited upon -his Majesty with an Address of -thanks to his most gracious Speech -from the Throne; to which they -received the following Answer.</p> - -<div class="blockquote"> - -<p><i>My Lords</i>,</p> - -<p><i>I thank you for this loyal and dutiful -Address. The enabling me to fullfil -my engagements with my Allies in all -events, will not only effectually secure -and continue to my People the advantages -stipulated for them by Treaties, but -may greatly contribute to the obtaining a -general pacification.</i></p></div> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Saturday</span>, <i>Jan. 23</i>.</h3> - -<p>About this time a medal was -struck at the Tower, having on one -side the Head of Sir <i>Isaac Newton</i>, -with this Motto, <i>Felix cognoscere causas</i>; -on the reverse a Figure representing -the Mathematicks. <i>See</i> p. 64.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Sunday</span>, <i>Jan. 24</i>.</h3> - -<p>The Rev. Dr. <i>Birch</i> preached before -their Majesties, and the Lord -<i>Gallway</i> carried the Sword of State, -and the Rev. Dr. <i>Clark</i> preach’d before -his Highness the Duke, and -the two young Princesses.</p> - -<p>The Ld <i>Cavendish</i> rode a trial (on -a hunter) from <i>Hide Park</i> corner to -the lodge in <i>Windsor Forest</i>, in an -hour and six minutes: There was a<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_28" id="Page_28">[28]</a></span> -wager depending between him and -Sir <i>Robert Fagg</i>, that his Lordship -did not perform the same in an -hour and five minutes. It is 21 -Miles, and upwards of 5000 <i>l.</i> betted. -[His Lordship performed it -on the 7th of <i>February</i>.]</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Monday</span>, <i>Jan. 25</i>.</h3> - -<p>Admiral <i>Cavendish</i>, lately arrived -with his Squadron from <i>Gibralter</i>, -waited on his Majesty, and was -graciously received.</p> - -<p>Several Prisoners were released -out of <i>Woodstreet</i> compter, by Mr. -<i>Webb</i>, executor to the late Ld. Chief -Baron <i>Pengelly</i>, who, by his Will -bequeath’d 500 <i>l.</i> for that purpose.</p> - -<p>A duel was fought on the new -walk in the upper park at St. <i>James’s</i> -between the Rt. Hon. the Ld. <i>Hervey</i> -and the Rt. Hon. <i>Wm. Pulteney</i>, Esq; -who having closed in, after several -passes on both sides, were parted -and disarm’d by Sir <i>John Rushout</i>, -Bart. and <i>Hen. Fox</i>, Esq; their two -Friends who attended them. ’Tis -said that the Ld. <i>Hervey</i> had two or -three slight wounds, and Mr. <i>Pulteney</i> -a small hurt in his left Hand; -and that his Lordship gave the -Challenge on account of Mr. <i>Pulteney’s</i> -being the reputed Author of -a Pamphlet; entituled, <i>A proper reply -to a late scandalous Libel, <span class="antiqua">call’d</span> -Sedition and Defamation display’d</i>.</p> - -<p>A Printer at <i>Newcastle</i> upon <i>Tyne</i> -taken into Custody, for re-printing -some parts of the <i>Craftsman</i>.</p> - -<p>In pursuance of the late Act for -the better regulation of Juries in -the sittings in <i>Middlesex</i> the names -of the several Persons summon’d -and impanell’d were written on distinct -pieces of Parchment, and put -into a box, and were drawn out one -after another, until 12 Persons -whose names were drawn did appear.</p> - -<p>The Snows were so deep in some -parts of <i>Derbyshire</i>, that the Roads -were hardly passable.</p> - -<p>As Workmen were digging in -the Gardens of <i>Charles Child</i>, Esq; of -<i>Waverlay</i> in <i>Surry</i> (where an a Abbey -was founded above 600 Years ago, -by <i>Wm. Giffard</i> then Bp. of <i>Winchester</i>, -and Abbot of <i>Waverlay</i> as appears -by the <i>Monasticon Anglicanum</i>, -vol. 1. p. 703) they found a leaden -pot, in which the Heart of a man -was preserved in Spirits, supposed -from an Inscription on a Tomb in -the Cathedral Church of <i>Winchester</i>, -to be the Heart of the said Bishop, -which was not in the least decayed.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Tuesday</span>, <i>Jan. 26</i>.</h3> - -<p>His Majesty’s ship <i>Biddeford</i>, of 20 -guns, put in commission, and Capt. -<i>Bernard</i> appointed commander. Also -the <i>Spence</i> Sloop, and the Command -given to Lieut. <i>Swale</i>.</p> - -<p>Money sent to <i>Deptford</i> to pay 2 -Months wages to the Officers and -Seamen of his Majesty’s Yatchts.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Wednesday</span>, <i>Jan. 27</i>.</h3> - -<p>His R. H. the D. of <i>Cumberland</i>, -stood Godfather in Person to the -new-born Son and Heir of the Ld -<i>Archibald Hamilton</i>.</p> - -<p>Two publishers were taken into -Custody of his Majesty’s Messengers -for publishing a Libel intitled, <i>The -Divine catastrophe of the Royal Family -of the <span class="antiqua">Stewarts</span>, &c.</i> and the next -Day were admitted to Bail.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Thursday</span>, <i>Jan. 28</i>.</h3> - -<p>Sig. <i>Vignola</i>, resident from the republick -of <i>Venice</i>, had a private Audience -of leave of the King and -Queen.</p> - -<p>At Night was a Ball at the <i>Opera-house</i> -in the <i>Hay-market</i>.</p> - -<p>Brigadier <i>Clayton</i> arrived in Town -from <i>Gibralter</i>.</p> - -<p>The new Church at <i>Bloomsbury</i> was -consecrated by the Bishop of <i>London</i>, -by the name of St <i>George’s Bloomsbury</i>, -as was also the burying-ground -in the Fields adjoyning. -The Divine Service was performed -by Dr. <i>Crew</i>, and afterwards the Sacrament -was administred.</p> - -<p>Signior <i>Claudio Re</i>, Minister of -the Duke of <i>Parma</i>, was at Court, -and notified to his Majesty the death<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_29" id="Page_29">[29]</a></span> -of the said Duke.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Friday</span>, <i>Jan. 29</i>.</h3> - -<p>Sig. <i>Vignola</i> had private Audience -of leave of the Prince and Duke.</p> - -<p>Ended the Poll for a Member of -Parliament for <i>Bedford</i>, the numbers -were, for:</p> - -<table summary="Election results"> - <tr> - <td>Sir. <i>Jer Vanaker Sambroke</i>, Bar.</td> - <td class="tdr">375</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Dr. <i>Thomas Brown</i>,</td> - <td class="tdr">346</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<p>29. The court received advice -that on the death of the duke of <i>Parma</i>, -the dutchess his widow had declared -herself four months gone with -child; that the duke had made a -will in favour of <i>Don Carlos</i>, declaring -him lawful heir to his dominions -in failure of male issue to his said -dutchess, and that the dutchess has -likewise made another will to the -same purport; and that 10,000 Imperialists -had taken possession of the -dutchies of <i>Parma</i> and <i>Placentia</i>, on -pretence of the dutchess being with -child.</p> - -<p>A justice of the peace, who had -challeng’d Mr. <i>York</i>, a council against -him in a certain affair, came to -<i>Westminster-hall</i>, and asked pardon in -open court, upon which by consent -the rule for an information against -him was withdrawn.</p> - -<p>About 3 o’clock this morning a -woman of distinction fell in labour -at the masquerade, was carried home -in her habit, and deliver’d of a son -in two hours after.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Saturday</span>, <i>Jan. 30</i>.</h3> - -<p>This being the anniversary of the -martyrdom of K. <i>Cha.</i> I. Dr. <i>Middleton</i> -preached before the Ld Mayor -and Aldermen of this City, at St. -<i>Paul</i>’s; the Bp. of <i>Peterborough</i>, before -the Lords at <i>Westminster Abby</i>, -and Dr. <i>Littleton</i> at St. <i>Margaret</i>’s before -the Commons.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Sunday</span>, <i>Jan. 31</i>.</h3> - -<p>His Majesty did not go to chapel, -nor dine in publick.</p> - -<p>Divine service was performed in -the new church of St. <i>George’s Bloomsbury</i>, -for the first time since the consecration, -by the Rev. Mr. <i>Vernon</i> in -the forenoon, and by the Rev. Mr. -<i>Capper</i> in the afternoon.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<h2><i>Domestick Occurences in <span class="antiqua">JANUARY, 1731</span>.</i></h2> - -<h3>Melancholy Effects of Credulity in<br /> -<span class="blackletter">Witchcraft</span>.</h3> - -<p>For <i>Burlington</i> in <i>Pensilvania</i> we -have an account, that the owners of -several Cattle believing them to be -bewitch’d, caused some suspected -men and women to be taken up, and -trials to be made for detecting them. -Above 300 people assembled near -the governor’s house, and a pair of -scales being erected, the suspected -persons were each weigh’d against -a large Bible; but all of them vastly -outweighing it, the accused were -then to be tied head and feet together, -and put into a river, on supposition -that if they swam they must -be guilty. This trial they offer’d -to undergo, in case as many of their -accusers should be served in the like -manner; which being done, they all -swam very buoyant, to the no small -diversion of the spectators, and clearing -of the accused.—This has revived -a like transaction in <i>Somersetshire</i> -in <i>Sept.</i> last, and another in <i>France</i>.</p> - -<p>The first is from <i>Frome</i> publish’d -in the <i>Daily Journal</i>, <i>Jan. 15.</i> relating, -That a child of one <i>Wheeler</i> being -seized with strange unaccountable -fits, the mother goes to a <i>Cunning -Man</i>, who advis’d her to hang -a bottle of the child’s water, mix’d -with some of it’s hair, close stopt -over the fire, that the witch would -thereupon come and break it: Does -not mention the success, but a poor -old woman, in the neighbourhood, -was taken up, and the old trial by -<i>Water Ordeal</i> reviv’d. They dragg’d -her, shivering with an ague, out of -her house, set her astride on the pomel -of a saddle, and carried her about -two miles to a mill-pond, stript -off her upper cloaths, tied her legs, -and with a rope about her middle -threw her in, 200 spectators huzza-ing -and abetting the riot. They<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_30" id="Page_30">[30]</a></span> -affirm she swam like a cork, tho’ -forced several times under water; -and no wonder, for when they strained -the line, the ends whereof were -held on each side of the pond, she -must of necessity rise; but by haling -her from one bank to t’other, and -often plunging, she drank water enough, -and when almost spent, they -poured in brandy to revive her, -they drew her to a stable, threw her -on some litter in her wet cloaths, -where in about an hour after she -expired. The coroner upon his -Inquest cou’d make no discovery -of the ring-leaders, altho’ above 40 -Persons assisted in the Fact, yet -none of them could be persuaded -to accuse his Neighbour: so that -they were able to charge only 3 of -them with Man-slaughter.</p> - -<p>The like Credulity in witchcraft -occasion’d a tragical Accident at a -Village near <i>Mortagne</i> in <i>France</i>, in -<i>December</i> last. A Man of that Village -had been long ill of a Distemper -which puzzled the Physicians; -whereupon his Wife believ’d he was -bewitch’d, and consulted a pretended -Conjurer, who shew’d her the -Wizard (her husband’s uncle) in a -glass of Water, and told her, that -to oblige him to withdraw the -Charm, they must beat him, and -burn the Soles of his Feet. On her -Return she sent for the Uncle, and -notwithstanding his Protestations, -with the Assistance of her Relations, -beat him unmercifully, and burnt -the Soles of his Feet, and the Crown -of his Head in such a manner, that -in two Days after he died. The -Woman and her Accomplices were -seized; she own’d the Fact, and -said, if it was to do again, she -would do it. <i>See</i> p. 358.</p> - -<h3><span class="blackletter">Extraordinary Accidents</span>, -and <span class="blackletter">Casualties</span>.</h3> - -<p>A barbarous Murder was committed -the 4th Inst. at Night, on <i>John -Williams</i> Carpenter of <i>Cumback</i> in -<i>Radnorshire</i>, by stabbing him in the -Throat with a Knife, and beating -out his Brains with an Ax: His -Door being left latch’d, and the -Key in the thatch as usual, and no -Robbery committed. It was not -discover’d till the 7th, when his only -Brother <i>William</i> came, and in -the presence of abundance of Neighbours, -owned the bloody Knife, -which together with the washing -of his bloody Cloaths by his sweetheart -the Night the Murder was -committed, and no body to get by -his Brother’s death but himself, -caus’d him to be apprehended, and -sent to <i>Presteign</i> Goal; and his -Sweetheart was bound to appear against -him. <i>See</i> p. 178.</p> - -<p>From <i>Dijon</i> in France, ’tis written, -that a Person having withdrawn -himself, his Relations charg’d one -who was his sworn Enemy with his -murder, and examin’d him with such -exquisite tortures, that, to shorten -them he confess’d the crime: whereupon -he was broke alive, and two -others as his accomplices were hanged. -The Man suppos’d to be murder’d, -soon after return’d home.</p> - -<p><i>Brussels 25.</i> O. S. About 2 o’Clock -this morning, a dreadful fire broke -out in the Arch Dutchess’s palace, -which with the goods and furniture, -and Royal Chapel were laid in ashes -in less than 12 hours. The Arch-Dutchess -and her ladies only escap’d, -almost all the Papers and -Records of State being consum’d.</p> - -<p><i>Bourdeaux, Jan. 24.</i> N. S. Forty -monks dy’d here in one Night; upon -enquiry to discover the cause, a -dead Viper was found in a Cask of -Wine they had regal’d themselves -with, suppos’d to have come in at -the bung-hole.</p> - -<p><i>Morlaix</i>, in lower <i>Bretagne</i>, <i>Jan. -11.</i> N. S. By a fire which broke out -in the hospital, the whole town was -burnt down; the People were reduc’d -to the greatest hardships.</p> -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_31" id="Page_31">[31]</a></span></p> -<p>Several nuns have dy’d suddenly -at <i>Englen</i>, five leagues from <i>Brussels</i>, -their Bodies were open’d, but no -marks of Contagion or Poison appearing, -some weak People believed -it must be by witchcraft, but they -could not tell whom to accuse. However, -the surviving sisters quitted the -Cloysters, and with the Bp.’s consent -return’d to their Friends.</p> - -<h3><i>The following Narrative, given by a -Gentleman of unexceptionable Honour -and Veracity, has been lately published -at <span class="antiqua">Edinburgh</span>.</i></h3> - -<p>One <i>William Sutor</i>, Aged about -37, a farmer in <i>Middle-mause</i> -(belonging to the Laird of <i>Balgown</i> -near <i>Craighal</i>,) being about the -month of <i>December</i>, 1728, in the -fields with his servants, near his -own house, over-heard at some distance, -as it were, an uncommon -skreeking and noise; and they following -the Voice, fancied they saw -a dark gray-colour’d Dog; but as it -was dark night, they concluded it -was a Fox, and accordingly were -for setting on their Dogs: but it -was very observeable, that not one -of them would so much as point -his Head that way.</p> - -<p>About a month after, the said <i>Sutor</i> -being occasionally in the same -spot, and much about the same time -of Night, it appear’d to him again, -and in passing, touched him so -smartly on the Thigh, that he felt -a pain all that Night.</p> - -<p>In <i>December</i> 1729, it again cast up -to him at about the same place, and -past him at some distance.</p> - -<p>In <i>June</i> 1730, it appeared to him -as formerly: And it was now he -began to judge it was something -extraordinary.</p> - -<p>On the last <i>Monday</i> of <i>Nov.</i> 1730, -about sky-setting, as he was coming -from <i>Drumlochy</i>, this officious visiter -passed him as formerly, and in -passing, he distinctly heard it speak -these words, <i>Within eight or ten days -do or die</i>; and instantly disappear’d, -leaving him not a little perplex’d.</p> - -<p>Next morning he came to his -brother <i>James</i>’s house, and gave -him a particular account of all that -had happen’d: And that night, about -10 of the clock, these two brothers -having been visiting their sister -at <i>Glanballow</i>, and returning -home, stept aside to see the remarkable -spot, where they had no sooner -arriv’d, then it appear’d to <i>William</i>, -who pointing his finger to it, desired -his brother and a servant who -was with them, to look to it; but -neither of them could see any such -thing.</p> - -<p>Next <i>Saturday</i> evening, as <i>William</i> -was at his sheep-fold, it came up to -him, and audibly utter’d these -Words <i>Come to the spot of ground within, -half an hour</i>. Whereupon he -went home, and taking a Sword and -a staff in his hand, came to the -ground, being at last determined to -see the Issue. He had scarce encircled -himself with a line of circumvallarion, -when his troublesome familiar -came up to him, he ask’d it, -<i>In the name of God, who are you?</i> It -answer’d, <i>I am David Sutor, George -Sutor’s Brother: I killed a Man, more -than 35 years ago, at a bush by East -the road as you go into the Isle</i>. He -said to it, <i>David Sutor was a Man, -and you appear as a Dog</i>. It answer’d, -<i>I killed him with a Dog, and am made -to speak out of the mouth of a Dog: and -I tell you to go bury these Bones</i>.</p> - -<p>This coming to the ears of the -<i>Minister</i> of <i>Blair</i>, the Lairds of -<i>Glascloon</i> and <i>Rychalzie</i>, &c. about 40 -Men, went together to the said Isle; -but after opening ground in several -places, found no Bones.</p> - -<p>On the 23d of <i>Decemb.</i> about midnight, -when <i>William</i> was in bed, -it came to his door, and said, <i>Come -away: you will find the bones at the side -of the wither’d Bush, and there are but -8 left</i>; and told him at the same -time for a sign, that he would find -the print of a Cross impress’d on<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_32" id="Page_32">[32]</a></span> -the Ground.</p> - -<p>Next day <i>William</i> and his brother, -with about 40 or 50 people who had -conveen’d out of curiosity, came to -the place, where they discover’d the -bush, and the cross by it; and upon -digging the ground about a foot -down found the eight bones: All -which they immediately wrapt in -clean linen, and being put in a -coffin with a mort-cloth over it, -were interr’d that evening in the -church-yard of <i>Blair</i>, attended by -about 100 Persons.</p> - -<p>N. B. <i>Several People in that Country -remember to have seen this <span class="antiqua">David Sutor</span>; -and that he listed for a Soldier, and -went abroad about 34 or 35 years ago.</i></p> - -<h3><i>CASUALTIES.</i></h3> - -<p><i>Jan. 3.</i> A Post-boy was shot by an <i>Irish Gentleman</i>; on the Road near -<i>Stone</i> in <i>Staffordshire</i>, who dy’d in two Days, for which the -Gentleman was imprison’d.</p> - -<p>12. Mrs. <i>Goodchild</i>, Wife to a <i>Linen Draper</i> at <i>Charing-Cross</i>, being in a -Fit fell in the Fire and was burnt to Death. She was two Months gone -with Child.</p> - -<p>About 2 o’Clock in the Morning a Fire broke out at the <i>Black-horse</i> and -<i>Trumpet</i> Inn in <i>Crutchet-Fryars</i>, which consum’d some Stabling, Hay, and -three Horses.</p> - -<p>Mr <i>Morris</i>, <i>Peruke-maker</i> in <i>Pell-Mall</i>, hang’d himself, being <i>Lunatick</i>.</p> - -<p>13. Mr. <i>Wilkins</i>, Brother to the City Plaisterer, kill’d by a Fall from -the new Church in <i>Horslydown</i>.</p> - -<p>This Morning one <i>Mary Martin</i> was found dead in a Field near <i>Hoxton</i>; -a piece of Knife was sticking in her Head, and a Knife under her -left Ear; one <i>Chapel</i> belonging to the Work-house in <i>Bishopsgate-street</i> -was committed to <i>Newgate</i> for it, and has there confess’d it. <i>See</i> p. 128.</p> - - -<p><i>Ships, &c. taken, lost &c., according to Advices this Month.</i></p> - -<p>The <i>Hunter-Sloop</i>, Capt. <i>Cliffe</i> from <i>Jamaica</i>; taken on the Coast of -<i>New Spain</i>, by a <i>Spanish Guard de Costa</i>.</p> - -<p>The <i>Mary</i>, Capt. <i>Henson</i> of <i>Liverpool</i>, and bound to <i>Jamaica</i>, taken by -the <i>Spaniards</i>, who stript the Men, and put them into their Boat with -very little Provision.</p> - -<p>The <i>Friendship Brigantine</i>, Capt. <i>Eves</i>, bound to <i>Bristol</i> lost on St. <i>Sebastian -Point</i>, but the Men saved.</p> - -<p>A Boat cast away <i>Jan. 3.</i> at St. <i>Andrew’s</i> in <i>Scotland</i>, wherein were 7 -Fishermen and 18 young Lads, whom they took in to divert them, but -for want of Care, 8 of the latter were drown’d, for which 4 of the Men -were imprison’d.</p> - -<p>Seven Vessels condemn’d at <i>Yarmouth</i> for Smuggling, and 4 Persons belonging -to them committed to goal.</p> - -<p>The <i>Globe Pink</i> of <i>London</i>, Capt. <i>Amos Moore</i>, stranded on the Coast of -<i>Naples</i>.</p> - -<p>The <i>Samuel</i>, Capt <i>Eeverden</i>, bound from <i>London</i> to <i>Boston</i>, ran ashore -on the Coast of <i>New England</i> but ’twas thought might be got off.</p> - -<p>The <i>Ark</i>, Capt. <i>Wyer</i>, founder’d in her Voyage from St. <i>Christopher’s</i> to -<i>London</i>, but the Crew was sav’d and carried to <i>New England</i>.</p> - -<h3><i>DEATHS.</i></h3> - -<p><i>Jan. 1.</i> <i>William Willoughby</i>, of <i>West Knoyle</i> in <i>Wiltshire</i>, Esq; and 700 <i>l.</i> -<i>per Annum</i> fell to his Brother <i>Richard Willoughby</i> of <i>Southampton -Buildings</i>, Esq;</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_33" id="Page_33">[33]</a></span></p> - -<p>Sir <i>Peter Verdoen</i>, Kt. late Lord Mayor of <i>Dublin</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Casper White</i>, Alderman of the same City, and Dutch Merchant.</p> - -<p>2. Capt. <i>John Turner</i>, at his Seat at <i>Tilford</i>, near <i>Farnham</i>, formerly a Wholesale -Mercer in <i>Bucklersbury</i>.</p> - -<p>3. Mr. <i>Morris</i>, Coach-maker to his R. Highness the Prince of <i>Wales</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Oliver Savigny</i>, Cutler to his Majesty.</p> - -<p>Dr. <i>Morton</i>, of the College of Physicians.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Dobbyns</i>, Lithotomist and Senior Surgeon of St. <i>Bartholomew’s</i> Hospital.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Boheme</i> of <i>Lincolns-Inn-Fields Play-house</i>.</p> - -<p>7. Major <i>Garth</i>, of the fourth Troop of Foot Guards.</p> - -<p>Lord Visc. <i>Falkland</i>, in <i>France</i>, buried at the Church of St. <i>Sulpice</i> in <i>Paris</i>, -and succeeded in Honour and Title by his eldest Son <i>Lucius Charles Cary</i>, now -first Viscount of <i>North-Britain</i>.</p> - -<p>8. Mr. <i>William Taverner</i>, Proctor, at his House in Doctor’s Commons. -<i>He was Son to Mr. <span class="antiqua">Jer. Taverner, Face-painter</span>, remarkably honest in his Business, -and Author of the 5 following Plays</i>, viz. The faithful Bride of <i>Canada</i>; The -Maid the Mistress; The Female Advocates, or, the Fanatick Stock-jobbers; -The Artful Husband; The Artful Wife.</p> - -<p>9. <i>Robert Jones</i>, of <i>Grays-Inn</i>, Esq;</p> - -<p>11. Sir <i>Thomas Jones</i>, at his House in <i>Boswel-Court</i>, Treasurer and Secretary -of the most Honourable Society of the Ancient <i>Britons</i>; a Justice of the Peace -and Register of Memorials relating to Estates for the County of <i>Middlesex</i>.</p> - -<p>The Lady of the Hon. Brigadier <i>Hopkeys</i>, at <i>Chelsea</i>.</p> - -<p>—— <i>Sewel</i>, Esq; at <i>Richmond</i>, first Clerk in the Six Clerks Office.</p> - -<p>Mr <i>Thomas Monins</i>, a Wine-Cooper at <i>Dover</i>. Upon the Death of Sir -<i>Edward Monins</i> of <i>Waldershire</i> in <i>Kent</i>, Bart. the Title descended to the -deceased, but he would not take it upon him, however his eldest Son, ’tis said, -will.</p> - -<p>Mr <i>William Wherwood</i>, Alphabet-keeper, to the Foreign Post-Office.</p> - -<p>12. <i>Robert Bristow</i>, aged 105, at <i>Stamford, Lincolnshire</i>. [He had lost his -Hearing, but had his Sight and other Senses to the last.]</p> - -<p><i>Philip Markham</i>, Esq; at <i>Claxbury</i> in <i>Lincolnshire</i>.</p> - -<p><i>James</i> Earl of <i>Airley</i>, a young Nobleman, lately marry’d to a Daughter of -the Lord <i>Dun</i>, in <i>Scotland</i>.</p> - -<p>14. Mr. <i>Hughes</i>, Wine Merchant, and one of the Common-Council-Men of -<i>Dowgate Ward</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Thomas Ereskine</i>, Esq; Brother to the Earl of <i>Buchan</i>, (at <i>Edinburgh</i>.)</p> - -<p>16. <i>Edward Fellows</i>, Esq; formerly Master in Chancery, and Brother to -the late Sir <i>John Fellows</i>, Brt.</p> - -<p>17. <i>Nathaniel Halhed</i>, Esq; a Pattern-drawer in <i>Cornhill</i>, and Exchange-broker.</p> - -<p><i>Marmaduke Holton</i>, of St <i>Maws</i> in <i>Cornwall</i>, Esq;</p> - -<p>16. <i>Walker Weldon</i>, Esq; a <i>Kentish</i> Gentleman, at his House in Bloomsbury-square.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>John Wilkinson</i>, a New-England Merchant.</p> - -<p>20. Mrs. <i>Young</i>, Wife of <i>Thomas Young</i> of <i>Oxfordshire</i>, Esq; in Child-bed, -being first deliver’d of two Children. She was Daughter of Sir <i>John D’Oyly</i>, -of <i>Chislehampton</i>, Bart.</p> - -<p>The Hon. <i>Stroud Foley</i>, Esq; youngest Son to the Ld <i>Foley</i>, dy’d on the Road -from <i>Bath</i>.</p> -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_34" id="Page_34">[34]</a></span></p> -<p><i>Thomas Hollis</i>, Esq; an Ironmonger in the <i>Minories</i>, who had formerly been -nominated for Sheriff of this City.</p> - -<p>The Wife of <i>Michael Lister</i>, Esq; and Sister to the Lady <i>Willoughby de Broke</i>, -at <i>Boston</i>, in <i>Lincolnshire</i>.</p> - -<p>21. Mr. <i>John Spicer</i>, belonging to the <i>Stamp-Office</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Edward Perdue</i>, Esq; Capt. of a Company of Foot in <i>Ireland</i>.</p> - -<p>22. The Lady <i>Catharine Howard</i>, Widow and Relict of the late Lord <i>Frederick -Howard</i>, and of Sir <i>Rich. Kennedy</i>, of <i>Mount Kennedy</i> in <i>Ireland</i>, Bar.——She -left Issue only a Daughter by Sir <i>Richard</i>, <i>Elizabeth</i>, married to Sir -<i>Wm Dudley</i>, of <i>Clapton</i> in <i>Northamptonshire</i>, Bart. to whom and her Issue by -Sir <i>William</i>, she hath left the bulk of her Estate. By her Death, a Rent-charge -of 350 l. <i>per annum</i>, falls to <i>Robert Jones</i>, Esq; of <i>Westminster</i>.</p> - -<p>23. Doctor <i>Stephen Galloway</i>, a noted Roman Catholick Physician, at his -House near <i>Red-Lion Square</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Trunket</i>, a Perfumer without <i>Temple-Bar</i>, well known at <i>New-Market</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Joseph Aldred</i>, Esq; at <i>Chelsea</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Jefferson</i>, first Clerk of his Majesty’s Board of Works, (at <i>Kensington</i>.)</p> - -<p>24. Mr. <i>Timothy Betton</i>, of <i>Mile-End</i>, a Turkey-merchant.</p> - -<p>Mr <i>Lumsdale</i>, Boatswain of the <i>Edinburgh</i> Man of War.</p> - -<p>The Relict of <i>Dan. Deering</i>, Esq; at the <i>Bath</i>; she was Sister to Sir <i>Philip -Parker Long</i>, Bart. and to the Lady <i>Percival</i>, Wife to the Lord Visc. <i>Percival</i> -of <i>Ireland</i>.</p> - -<p>25. Mr. <i>Francis Melmouth</i>, a Jamaica Merchant.</p> - -<p>Mr <i>Oder</i>, Minister of <i>Dummer</i> in <i>Hampshire</i>.</p> - -<p>Dr <i>John Beaumont</i>, a Roman Catholick Gentleman.</p> - -<p>28. <i>John Jacob</i>, jun. Esq; Inspector General of the Out-Ports and late one -of the Directors of the South-Sea Company, (at <i>Hackney</i>.)</p> - -<p>Mr <i>Williams</i>, a celebrated Tragedian, belonging to the Theatre-Royal in -<i>Drury Lane</i>.</p> - -<p>29. The Rev. Mr <i>Baron</i>, Rector of the united Parishes of St Mary Somerset -and St Mary Mounthaw <i>Thames street</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Stephen Monomee</i>, Esq; at his Lodgings at <i>Chelsea</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr <i>Berwell</i>, one of the Common Council Men for <i>Cripplegate Ward</i>.</p> - -<p>30. <i>Robert Aldersey</i>, of <i>Spurstow</i>, in the County of <i>Chester</i>.</p> - -<p>The Rev. Mr <i>Robert Ham</i>, about the same time, at <i>Crediton</i>, in <i>Devonshire</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Thomas Owen</i>, of <i>Condover Castle</i>, in the County of <i>Shropshire</i>.</p> - -<p>The Rev. Mr <i>Bradley</i>, Rector of <i>Ribsford</i>, with the Chapel of <i>Bewdley</i> -in <i>Worcestershire</i>.</p> - -<p>31. <i>Theophilus Stephens</i>, Esq; formerly in the Commission of the Peace for -the County of <i>Surry</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr <i>Benjamin Hucks</i>, Brother to <i>William Hucks</i>, Esq; Member of Parliament.</p> - -<h3><i>MARRIAGES.</i></h3> - -<p><i>Jan. 2.</i> Mr <i>Jordan</i>, Organ builder, to Mrs <i>Lucy Gooddiard</i> of <i>Red-Lion -Street, Holborn</i>.</p> - -<p>3. The Hon. <i>George Sommerville</i>, Esq; to Miss <i>Hicks</i> of <i>Gloucestershire</i>.</p> - -<p>7. Mr —— <i>Clark</i>, an eminent Distiller in <i>Holborn</i>, to Miss <i>Banister</i> of -<i>Great Russel street</i>.</p> -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_35" id="Page_35">[35]</a></span></p> -<p><i>Charles Pyott</i>, Esq; to the Daughter and Coheiress of Sir <i>Rich. Sandys</i>, Bar.</p> - -<p>8. Mr. <i>Weston</i>, Son of the Ld. Bishop of <i>Exon</i>, to Miss <i>Patrick</i>, Grand-Daughter -to the late Bishop of <i>Ely</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Richard Acland</i>, a <i>Portugal</i> Merchant, to a Daughter of <i>Peter Burrel</i>, -Esq; Representative for the Borough <i>Haslemere</i>.</p> - -<p>21. Mr. <i>Venables</i>, a <i>Hampshire</i> Gentleman, to the Relict of Sir <i>Edward -Gould</i>.</p> - -<p>Edward Warren, <i>Esq;</i> high Sheriff of <i>Cheshire</i>, to the Lady <i>Betty Cholmondeley</i>.</p> - -<h3><i>PROMOTIONS</i> Civil and Military.</h3> - -<p>Mr. <i>Green</i> proceeded sen. Surgeon -of St. <i>Bartholomew</i>’s hospital in the -room of Mr. <i>Dobbyn</i>’s deceas’d.</p> - -<p>Major <i>Cholmondeley</i>, 2d son of E. -<i>Cholmondeley</i>, made dep. gov. of <i>Chester -Castle</i>, in the room Brig. <i>Newton</i>, -deceas’d.</p> - -<p>Sir <i>Rob. Raymond</i> Ld. chief justice -of the <i>King’s’ bench</i> created a peer of -the realm, by the name stile and title -of Ld. <i>Raymond</i>, Baron of <i>Abbots -Langley</i> in the County of <i>Hertford</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Thomas Granger</i>, Attorney of -<i>Lions Inn</i>, made solicitor of the Wine -Licence Office.</p> - -<p>Mrs. <i>Leben</i>, Dresser to the two -young Princesses, appointed their -Governess.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Allan Lavalade</i>, appointed Alphabet-keeper, -at the Foreign <i>Post-Office</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Robert Wright</i>, Esq; is appointed -Chief Justice in South Carolina.</p> - -<p>—<i>James Abercromby</i>, Esq; Attorney-General.</p> - -<p>—<i>Thomas Lowndes</i>, Esq; and his Assigns, -Provost-marshal, Clerk of the -Peace, and Clerk of the Crown.</p> - -<p>—<i>Edward Bertie</i>, and <i>John Hamerton</i>, -Esq; Register and Secretary of the -said Province.</p> - -<p><i>Will. Smith</i>, Esq; appointed Chief -Justice of <i>North Carolina</i>.</p> - -<p>—<i>John Montgomery</i>, Esq; Attorney -General.</p> - -<p>—<i>Nathanael Rice</i>, Esq; Secretary and -Clerk of the Crown.</p> - -<p>—<i>Daniel Germain</i>, Esq; Provost Marshal -and Commissary.</p> - -<p>The D. of <i>Argyle</i>, appointed Governour -of <i>Portsmouth</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Tho. Sackville</i>, Esq; made a Cornet -in the D. of <i>Bolton</i>’s blue Guards.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Nourse</i>, chosen Assistant to his -Majesty’s Wine-cellar.</p> - -<p><i>William Churchill</i>, Esq; is made -Woodreeve to his Father-in-law, the -A. B. of <i>Canterbury</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Abraham Stanyan</i>, and <i>Robert Jackson</i>, -Esq; made Commissioners for -executing the office of keeper of the -privy Seal.</p> - -<p><i>Edw. Williams</i>, Esq; made Groom -of his Majesty’s removing Wardrobe.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Richard Chestyn</i>, Proctor in -<i>Doctor’s Commons</i>, Dean Register of -<i>Writtle</i>, &c. made deputy Register of -<i>Surry</i>, in the room of Mr. <i>Chapman</i> -deceas’d.</p> - -<p><i>Thomas Adams</i>, Esq; made a Lieutenant -Col. in <i>Murray’s Foot</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>George Lloyd</i>, made a Cornet -in Col. <i>Hawley</i>’s Dragoons.</p> - -<p><i>Peter Burjand</i>, Esq; made a Capt. -in <i>Bisset</i>’s Foot.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Hugh Whitford</i>, an Ensign in -<i>Catheart</i>’s Foot.</p> - -<p><i>Stephen Downes</i>, Esq; appointed to -register Deeds, <i>&c.</i> in the County of -<i>Middlesex</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Archibald Carmichael</i>, Esq; Page of -Honour to the King, appointed -Cornet of Horse in the D. of <i>Bolton</i>’s -Regiment, in the room of <i>Robert Coke</i>, -Esq; who resign’d.</p> - -<p><i>Thomas Spicer</i>, Esq; made Cornet of -Horse Dragoons, under Major General -<i>Honeywood</i>.</p> -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_36" id="Page_36">[36]</a></span></p> -<p>Mr. <i>Tho. Bliss</i>, made one of the -Clerks to his Majesty’s Board of -works, in the room of Mr. <i>Jefferson</i>, -deceas’d. (see deaths.)</p> - -<p>Sir <i>Harry Vernon</i>, of <i>Farnham</i> in -<i>Surry</i>, chosen representative in Parliament, -for the Borough of <i>Chipping-wicomb</i> -in the County of <i>Bucks</i>, -the room of <i>Wm Lee</i>, Esq; now one -of the Justices of the Court of King’s -Bench.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Sharp</i>, appointed one of the -Clerks of the Council in the room of -<i>Edward Southwel</i>, Esq; deceas’d.</p> - -<p>The Hon. <i>Morgan Vane</i>, Esq; second -Son to the Rt. Hon. the Lord -<i>Barnard</i>, appointed Clerk of the privy -Council Extraordinary.</p> - -<p><i>Maurice Morgan</i>, Esq; re-elected for -the <i>Borough</i> of <i>Yarmouth</i> in the County -of <i>Southampton</i>, his former Election -becoming void by his accepting the -place of deputy Governor of the -<i>Isle of Wight</i>.</p> - -<h3><i>Ecclesiastical Preferments conferred on the following <span class="antiqua">Reverend</span> Gentlemen.</i></h3> - -<p>The Rev. Dr. <i>Siddal</i>, Dean of <i>Canterbury</i>, appointed Bp. of St. <i>David’s</i>, -in the room of Dr. <i>Smallbroke</i>, translated to the See of <i>Coventry</i> -and <i>Litchfield</i>; the former to hold his Deanery, and the latter the Living -at <i>Withington</i> <i>in commendam</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Hayter</i>, Chaplain to the Arch-bishop of <i>York</i>, made Sub-dean in that -Cathedral.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Bundy</i>, Chaplain in ordinary to his Majesty, presented to the Living -of <i>Chipping-Barnet</i> in <i>Hertfordshire</i>, in the room of Mr. <i>Day</i>, who -resigned.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Craner</i>, chosen Lecturer of St. <i>Mildred’s Bread-street</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Wright</i>, presented to the <i>sine cure</i> at <i>Hackney</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Edward Kynaston</i>, L. L. D. Fellow of All-Soul’s College in <i>Oxford</i> made -Commissary to the Dean and Chapter of St. <i>Paul’s</i> in the room of Dr. -<i>Harwood</i>, deceas’d.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Davis</i>, presented to the Rectory of <i>Wyke Regis</i> in <i>Dorsetshire</i>, worth -200 <i>l.</i> <i>per Annum</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Henry Bland</i>, Son to the Dean of <i>Durham</i>, promoted to a Prebendary -in the Church of <i>Lincoln</i>, by the Bishop of <i>Lincoln</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Allet</i>, presented to the Rectory of <i>Much-Eystone</i>, in the County of -<i>Essex</i> and Diocese of <i>London</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Thomas Eyre</i>, made Chancellor of the Diocese of <i>Bath</i> and <i>Wells</i>, in the -Room of Mr. <i>Pope</i> deceas’d.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Smith</i>, presented to the Rectory of <i>Sapcote</i>, in the County of <i>Leicester</i> -and Diocese of <i>Lincoln</i>.</p> - -<p>Mr. <i>Thoresbury</i>, chosen Lecturer of St. <i>Margaret Lothbury</i>.</p> - -<h3>BANKRUPTS declared.</h3> - -<p><i>Simon Money</i>, of <i>Norwich</i>, Haberdash.</p> - -<p><i>Henry Gooch</i>, ditto, Haberdasher.</p> - -<p><i>George Pell</i>, of <i>Barnaby-street</i>, Wool-jobber, -and Merchant.</p> - -<p><i>John Corderoy</i>, of <i>Reading</i>, <i>Berks</i>, Inn-holder -and Chapman.</p> - -<p><i>John Edwards</i>, of <i>Leominster</i>, <i>Herefordshire</i>, -Sadler and Maltster.</p> - -<p><i>John Price</i> of <i>Lad-lane</i>, <i>Lond.</i>, Haberd.</p> - -<p><i>James Lorimer</i>, of <i>Hethersett</i>, <i>Norfolk</i>, -Chapman.</p> - -<p><i>Wm Allen</i> of <i>King’s Lynn</i>, <i>Norf.</i>, Merch.</p> - -<p><i>Tho. Immines</i>, <i>London</i>, Silk-weaver.</p> - -<p><i>Wm. Hart</i>, <i>Clothfair</i>, Woollen-draper.</p> - -<p><i>Joseph Ridgway</i>, <i>Chester</i>, Glover.</p> - -<p><i>James Smallwood</i>, <i>London</i>, Hosier.</p> - -<p><i>Crossfeild King</i>, St. <i>Giles’s</i>, <i>Middlesex</i>, -Coach-maker.</p> - -<p><i>Wm Pinkard</i>, <i>Southwark</i>, Victualler.</p> - -<p><i>Mary Mason</i>, <i>Beccles</i>, <i>Suffolk</i>, Milliner.</p> - -<p><i>Wm Callow</i>, <i>Spalding</i>, <i>Lincolnshire</i>, -Draper and Mercer.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_37" id="Page_37">[37]</a></span></p> - -<h3><i>An Exact List of the Sheriffs appointed -for the ensuing Year.</i></h3> - -<p><i>Berks</i>, William Hawkins, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Bedford</i>, Will. Lamb <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Bucks</i>, Bernard Turner, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Cornwall</i>, Nicholas Donnethorn of St. <i>Agnes</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Cumberland</i>, Sir Rich. Musgrave, <i>Bar.</i>;</p> - -<p><i>Chester</i>, Edward Warren of <i>Poynton</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Cantab.</i> and <i>Hunt.</i> Jasper Lister, of <i>Somersham</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Devon</i>, Roger Melhuish, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Dorset</i>, Charles Brune, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Derby</i>, Edward Munday, of <i>Allastree</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Essex</i>, Will. Peck of <i>Little Samford</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Gloucester</i>, Samuel Mee, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Hertford</i>, Richard Chase, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Hereford</i>, John Capell, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Kent</i>, Jam. Brooks of <i>Lewisham</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Lancaster</i>, Capt. William Leigh of <i>Westhoughton</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Leicester</i>, Richard Green, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Lincoln</i>, Thomas Pane, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Monmouth</i>, Henry Nash, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Northumberland</i>, Tho. Watson, <i>jun.</i> <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Northampton</i>, John Rose of <i>Cotterstoke</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Norfolk</i>, Thomas Cooper of <i>North-Walsham</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Nottingham</i>, John Nevill, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Oxon</i>, Thomas Greenwood, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Rutland</i>, George Marston, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Salop</i>, Gray James Grove, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Somerset</i>, Will. Francis of <i>Comb Flory</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Stafford</i>, William Robins, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Suffolk</i>, Nathaniel Acton, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Southampton</i>, Charles Cole, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Surry</i>, Percival Lewis, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Sussex</i>, John Board of <i>Paxhill</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Warwick</i>, Richard Symonds, of <i>Woolbey</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Worcester</i>, Richard Bourn, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Wilts</i>, Hen. Skelling of <i>Draycot</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>York</i>, Bilby Thompson, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<h4><i>South Wales.</i></h4> - -<p><i>Brecon</i>, Rees Price of <i>Cwm Clyd</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Cardigan</i>, John Lloyd, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Carmarthen</i>, Tho. Gwynn of <i>Gwempa</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Glamorgan</i>, John Carne of <i>Nash</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Pembroke</i>, John Laugharn of <i>Lanrythen</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Radnor</i>, Step. Harris of <i>Bestbroke</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<h4><i>North Wales.</i></h4> - -<p><i>Anglesey</i>, Henry Powell, <i>Llangesuy</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Carnarvon</i>, Wm Butler of <i>Lyscan</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Denbigh</i>, Tho. Salisbury, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Flint</i>, Tho. Wynne of <i>Maes y Coed</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Merioneth</i>, Will. Price, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<p><i>Montgomery</i>, Valentine Hughs of <i>Park</i>, <i>Esq;</i></p> - -<h3>The Circuits for the <i>Lent Assizes</i>.</h3> - -<h4><i>Norfolk Circuit.</i></h4> - -<p>Ld Chief Justice <i>Raymond</i>, -Mr Justice <i>Page</i>.</p> - -<ul> -<li><i>Bucks</i>, Monday, March 1, at <i>Aylesbury</i>.</li> -<li>At <i>Bedford</i>, Thursday 4.</li> -<li>At <i>Huntingdon</i>, Saturday 6.</li> -<li>At <i>Cambridge</i>, Monday 8.</li> -<li><i>Norfolk</i>, Thursday 11, at <i>Thetford</i>.</li> -<li><i>Suffolk</i>, Monday 25, at <i>Bury St Edm.</i></li> -</ul> - -<h4><i>Home Circuit.</i></h4> - -<p>Ld Ch. Justice <i>Eyre</i>, Mr Justice <i>Probyn</i>.</p> - -<ul> -<li>At <i>Hertford</i>, Monday March 8.</li> -<li><i>Essex</i>, Wednesday 10, at <i>Chelmsford</i>.</li> -<li><i>Kent</i>, Tuesday 16, at <i>Rochester</i>.</li> -<li><i>Sussex</i>, Monday 22, at <i>East Grinsted</i>.</li> -<li><i>Surry</i>, March 25, at <i>Kingston</i>.</li> -</ul> - -<h4><i>Western Circuit.</i></h4> - -<p>Ld Chief Baron <i>Reynolds</i>, -Mr Justice <i>Denton</i>.</p> - -<ul> -<li><i>Southampton</i>, Tuesday March 2, at <i>Winchester</i>.</li> -<li><i>Wilts</i>, Friday 5, at <i>Sarum</i>.</li> -<li><i>Dorset</i>, Wednesday 10, at <i>Dorchester</i>.</li> -<li><i>Somerset</i>, Saturday 13, at <i>Taunton</i>.</li> -<li><i>Cornwall</i>, 20, at <i>Launceston</i>.</li> -<li><i>Devon</i>, Thursday 25, at <i>Exeter</i>.</li> -</ul> - -<h4><i>Northern Circuit.</i></h4> - -<p>Mr Baron <i>Carter</i>, Mr Baron <i>Comynt</i>.</p> - -<ul> -<li><i>York</i>, Monday, March 8.</li> -<li><i>Lancaster</i>, Saturday, March 20.</li> -</ul> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_38" id="Page_38">[38]</a></span></p> - -<p><i>Midland Circuit.</i></p> - -<p>Mr. Justice <i>Price</i>, Mr. Baron <i>Thomson</i>.</p> - -<ul> -<li>At <i>Northampton</i>, Tuesday March 9.</li> -<li><i>Rutland</i>, Friday 13, at <i>Oakham</i>.</li> -<li>At <i>Lincoln</i>, Monday 15.</li> -<li>At <i>Nottingham</i>, Saturday 20.</li> -<li>At <i>Derby</i>, Tuesday 23.</li> -<li>At <i>Leicester</i>, Saturday 27.</li> -<li>At <i>Coventry</i>, Tuesday 30.</li> -<li>At <i>Warwick</i>, the same Day.</li> -</ul> - -<h4><i>Oxford Circuit.</i></h4> - -<p>Mr. Justice <i>Fortescue Aland</i>, -Mr. Justice <i>Lee</i>.</p> - -<ul> -<li><i>Berks</i>, Monday March 1, at <i>Reading</i>.</li> -<li>At <i>Oxford</i>, Wednesday 3.</li> -<li>At <i>Gloucester</i>, Saturday 6.</li> -<li>At <i>Monmouth</i>, Thursday 11.</li> -<li>At <i>Hereford</i>, Saturday 13.</li> -<li>At <i>Shrewsbury</i>, Thursday 18.</li> -<li>At <i>Stafford</i>, Tuesday 23.</li> -<li>At <i>Worcester</i>, Saturday 27.</li> -</ul> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<h2>Remarkable <i>ADVERTISEMENTS</i>.</h2> - -<p>In the <i>Gazette</i>, <i>Jan. 30.</i> ’tis advertis’d, -that in <i>July 1729</i>, at <i>Bentworth</i> -in the County of <i>Southampton</i>, -a barn was set on fire, and the corn -and grain therein, the Stables and -out houses adjoining were entirely -burnt. Several messuages in the said -parish have since been confirmed in -the same manner, and <i>Bentworth</i>, it -self threatned to be laid in ashes; -his Majesty’s pardon is promised to -any one that would discover his -Accomplice.</p> - -<p>In the <i>Gazette</i> of the same date, -’tis advertis’d, that the widows of -such half-pay Officers as serv’d, and -to whom they were marry’d in the -year 1716, may receive their proportions -of the sum of 1500 <i>l.</i> granted -the last Sessions of Parliament for -that purpose.</p> - -<p><i>London Evening Post</i>, <i>Jan. 28th.</i> ’tis -advertis’d from <i>Whitehaven</i>, that a -vessel sailed for <i>London</i>, laden with -the late Mr. <i>Wood</i>’s ore, coals, cinders, -and lime-stone, to be carried to -<i>Chelsea</i>, to give a Specimen that iron -is to be made from the ore and pit-coal. -A reason is demanded why -<i>Chelsea</i>, that produces neither, is a -better place to make iron, than the -neighbourhood of <i>Whitehaven</i>, where -there is plenty of both, unless there -was design of imposing upon the -World?</p> - -<p>Any poor person may be cured of -the <i>Ague</i> gratis, by a dose only, which -may be contained in a gill-glass, and -never known to fail. To be had of -Mr. <i>Sam. Tripland</i>, at the <i>Coach-maker’s -Arms</i> in <i>Great-windmill-street</i>, -over-against the <i>Hay-market</i>.</p> - -<p>Letters patent were granted to -Mr. <i>G. Kettle</i> of <i>Southwark</i>, for making -and dying of hats and ruffs of -different colours, except black.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<h2><i>Prices of <span class="antiqua">GOODS</span>, &c.</i></h2> - -<h3>The Course of EXCHANGE.</h3> - -<table summary="Prices of things" class="goods"> - <tr> - <td>Amsterdam</td> - <td>34 11</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Ditto at Sight</td> - <td>04 8</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Rotterdam</td> - <td>35</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Antwerp</td> - <td>35 7</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Hamburgh</td> - <td>33 7</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Paris at Sight</td> - <td>32</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Bordeaux ditto</td> - <td>31 ½</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Cadiz</td> - <td>42</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Madrid</td> - <td>42</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Bilboa</td> - <td>41 ⅝</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Leghorn</td> - <td>50 ½</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Genoua</td> - <td>54 ¾</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Venice</td> - <td>48 ½</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Lisbon</td> - <td>5s. 5d. ⅜</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Porto</td> - <td>5s. 5d.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Dublin</td> - <td>11 ⅞</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_39" id="Page_39">[39]</a></span></p> - -<h3>STOCKS.</h3> - -<table summary="Prices of things" class="goods"> - <tr> - <td>South Sea</td> - <td>103 ⅝</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Annuities</td> - <td>106 ½</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Bank</td> - <td>144 ½</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Bank Cir.</td> - <td>5 l. 15 s.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>India</td> - <td>189</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>3 per Cent.</td> - <td>95</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Mil. Bank</td> - <td>109</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Afric.</td> - <td>49</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>York Building</td> - <td>24 ¾</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Royal Exch. Ass.</td> - <td>93 ¼</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>London dit.</td> - <td>12 ¼</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Equivalent</td> - <td>105</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Eng. Copper</td> - <td>3 l.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Welsh dit.</td> - <td>2 l. 18 s.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>India Bond</td> - <td>5 l. 12 s.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>S. S. dit.</td> - <td>5 l. 1 s.</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<p>South Sea Stock sells as above, for -the opening, with the Dividend -of 2 per Cent. due at Christmas, -will be paid <i>Feb.</i> 12.</p> - -<h3>Prices of Goods at <i>Bear-key</i>.</h3> - -<table summary="Prices of things" class="goods"> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td colspan="4" class="tdc"><i>per</i> Quarter.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td class="tdr"><i>s.</i></td> - <td></td> - <td class="tdr"><i>s.</i></td> - <td class="tdr"><i>d.</i></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Wheat</td> - <td class="tdr">26</td> - <td rowspan="10" class="valign"><span class="bracket">}</span> to <span class="bracket">{</span></td> - <td class="tdr">28</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Rye</td> - <td class="tdr">16</td> - <td class="tdr">20</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Barley</td> - <td class="tdr">20</td> - <td class="tdr">22</td> - <td class="tdr">6</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Oats</td> - <td class="tdr">12</td> - <td class="tdr">15</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Horse beans</td> - <td class="tdr">22</td> - <td class="tdr">26</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Hog pease</td> - <td class="tdr">12</td> - <td class="tdr">16</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Boiling pease</td> - <td class="tdr">16</td> - <td class="tdr">18</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Pale Malt</td> - <td class="tdr">24</td> - <td class="tdr">28</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Brown Malt</td> - <td class="tdr">21</td> - <td class="tdr">26</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Tares</td> - <td class="tdr">20</td> - <td class="tdr">23</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<h3>Prices of Goods in <i>Hampshire</i>, &c.</h3> - -<table summary="Prices of things" class="goods"> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td class="tdr"><i>s.</i></td> - <td class="tdr"><i>d.</i></td> - <td class="tdr"><i>q.</i></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Wheat best</td> - <td class="tdr">3</td> - <td class="tdr">9</td> - <td class="tdr"></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Barley</td> - <td class="tdr">2</td> - <td class="tdr">1</td> - <td class="tdr"></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Oats</td> - <td class="tdr">1</td> - <td class="tdr">6</td> - <td class="tdr"></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Beef per Pound</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - <td class="tdr">3</td> - <td class="tdr"></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Mutton</td> - <td class="tdr">0</td> - <td class="tdr">3</td> - <td class="tdr">½</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<h3>Prices of Goods, <i>&c.</i> in <i>London</i>.</h3> - -<table summary="Prices of things" class="goods"> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td class="tdr"><i>s.</i></td> - <td></td> - <td class="tdr"><i>s.</i></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Coals, per Chaldron</td> - <td class="tdr">27</td> - <td>to</td> - <td>28</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Hops 1729, per hundred</td> - <td class="tdr">20</td> - <td>to</td> - <td>30</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Ditto 1730</td> - <td class="tdr">35</td> - <td>to</td> - <td>75</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<p>Rape Seed <i>per</i> Last 11 <i>l.</i> to 11 <i>l.</i> 10 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Lead <i>per</i> Fodder, <i>i. e.</i> 19 <i>C.</i> ½ on Board, 16 <i>l.</i> 10 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Tin in Blocks, 4 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto in Bars, 4 <i>l.</i> 2 <i>s.</i> exclusive of 3 <i>s.</i> <i>per C.</i> Duty.</p> - -<p>Cochineal, 18 <i>s.</i> 3 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Indico, <i>French</i>, 2 <i>s.</i> to 2 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto <i>Guetimalo</i>, 3 <i>s.</i> to 3 <i>s.</i> 3 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto <i>Lature</i>, 4 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Copper <i>English</i>, the best 5 <i>l.</i> 14 <i>s.</i> <i>per C.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto Ordinary, 4 <i>l.</i> 14 <i>s.</i> <i>per C.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto <i>Barbary</i>, 3 <i>l.</i> to 4 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Iron of <i>Bilboa</i>, 15 <i>l.</i> 10 <i>s.</i> <i>per Ton.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto of <i>Sweden</i>, 16 <i>l.</i> 10 <i>s.</i> <i>per Ton.</i></p> - -<p>Tallow, 40 <i>s.</i> <i>per C.</i> or 5 <i>d.</i> ½ <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Country Tallow, 1 <i>l.</i> 18 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Raisins of the Sun, 25 <i>s.</i> <i>per C.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto <i>Malaga</i> frails new, 15 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto <i>Smyrna</i> new, none</p> - -<p>Ditto <i>Alicant</i>, none</p> - -<p>Ditto <i>Lipra</i> new, 18 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto <i>Belvedera</i>, 19 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Currants, old 33 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto new, 36 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Prunes <i>French</i>, 18 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Figs, 18 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Sugar powder best, 59 <i>s.</i> <i>per C.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto second sort</p> - -<p>Loaf Sugar double refin’d, 9 <i>d.</i> ¼ <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto single, 60 <i>s.</i> to 70 <i>s.</i> <i>per C.</i></p> - -<p>Cinamon, 7 <i>s.</i> 9 <i>d.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Cloves, 9 <i>s.</i> 1 <i>d.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Mace, 17 <i>s.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Nutmegs, 8 <i>s.</i> 7 <i>d.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Sugar Candy white, 12 <i>d.</i> to 17 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto brown, 6 <i>d.</i> ½ <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Pepper for Home Cons. 15 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto for Exportation, 11 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Tea Bohea fine, 12 <i>s.</i> to 14 <i>s.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto ordinary, 10 <i>s.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto Congo, 12 <i>s.</i> to 16 <i>s.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto Pekoe, 18 <i>s.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto Green fine, 12 <i>s.</i> to 15 <i>s.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto Imperial, 14 <i>s.</i> <i>per L.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto Hyson, 35 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Colchester Bays, six Seals, red List -13 <i>d.</i> per Ell, 9 <i>s.</i> <i>per</i> Piece.</p> - -<p>Gold in Coin, 3 <i>l.</i> 18 <i>s.</i> 2 <i>d.</i> <i>per Oz.</i></p> -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_40" id="Page_40">[40]</a></span></p> -<p>Gold in Bars, 3 <i>l.</i> 18 <i>s.</i> 1 <i>d.</i> <i>per Oz.</i></p> - -<p>Pillar pieces of Eight 5 <i>s.</i> 5 <i>d.</i> ½</p> - -<p>Mexico, 5 <i>s.</i> 5 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Silver in Bars Standard, 5 <i>s.</i> 5 <i>d.</i></p> - -<h4><i>Wine, Brandy and Rum.</i></h4> - -<p>Oporto red, <i>per Ton</i> 68 <i>l.</i> to 72 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto White, 56 <i>l.</i> a 60 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Lisbon red none</p> - -<p>Ditto white, 54 <i>l.</i> a 56 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Sherry, 28 <i>l.</i> a 30 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Canary new, 28 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto old, 32 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Florence, none</p> - -<p>French red, 36 <i>l.</i> a 50 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto white, 20 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Mountain Malaga old, 24 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto new, 23 <i>l.</i></p> - -<p>Brandy French, <i>per Gal.</i> 6 <i>s.</i> 3 <i>d.</i> a 6 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Rum Jamaica, 7 <i>s.</i> a 7 <i>s.</i> 4 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Ditto Leeward-Islands, 6 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i> a 7 <i>s.</i></p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<h2>Abstract of the <i>London</i> WEEKLY BILL -from <i>Tuesday, August 3.</i> to <i>Tuesday -August 31.</i></h2> - -<table summary="Births and deaths" class="deaths"> - <tr> - <td rowspan="2" class="valign tdr">Christned <span class="bracket">{</span></td> - <td>Males</td> - <td class="tdr">844</td> - <td rowspan="2" class="valign"><span class="bracket">{</span> 1602</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Females</td> - <td class="tdr">758</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td rowspan="2" class="valign tdr">Buried <span class="bracket">{</span></td> - <td>Males</td> - <td class="tdr">990</td> - <td rowspan="2" class="valign"><span class="bracket">{</span> 1969</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Females</td> - <td class="tdr">997</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<p>Of which dy’d of Consump. 570, Fevers 249, Small pox 96.</p> - -<table summary="Breakdown of deaths by age group" class="deaths"> - <tr> - <td>Died under</td> - <td class="tdr">2</td> - <td colspan="2">Years old,</td> - <td class="tdr">709</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">2</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">5</td> - <td class="tdr">706</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">5</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">10</td> - <td class="tdr"> 48</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">10</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">20</td> - <td class="tdr"> 63</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">20</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">30</td> - <td class="tdr">158</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">30</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">40</td> - <td class="tdr">225</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">40</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">50</td> - <td class="tdr">168</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">50</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">60</td> - <td class="tdr">164</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">60</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">70</td> - <td class="tdr">165</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">70</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">80</td> - <td class="tdr">84</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">80</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">90</td> - <td class="tdr">66</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">90</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">100</td> - <td class="tdr">12</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Between</td> - <td class="tdr">100</td> - <td>and</td> - <td class="tdr">103</td> - <td class="tdr">1</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<h2><i>Foreign Affairs.</i></h2> - -<div> -<img class="dropcap" src="images/dropcap-w.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="" /> -</div> - -<p class="dropcap">We think it a proper introduction -to the history of -the year newly begun, to -give our readers a transient -view of the situation -of Affairs at the conclusion of the -last; and as we find this ready done -to our hands in the <i>Post-Boy</i>, <i>Dec. 31.</i> -we shall make no apology for epitomizing -his essay upon that Subject.</p> - -<p>The Clouds in which the fate of -<i>Europe</i> was obscur’d at the close of -the Year 1729, are not yet dissipated, -notwithstanding the efforts of politicians, -the number of Negotiations, -and the union of four of the most -formidable powers in <i>Europe</i>, by the -Treaty of <i>Seville</i>.</p> - -<p>The allies of <i>Seville</i> now see in what -advantageous situation the treaty of -<i>Utrecht</i> has put the Emperor in <i>Italy</i>. -We find, that the Empire, which in the -reign of <i>Leopold</i>, could not send 20,000 -men to the <i>Rhine</i> or <i>Flanders</i>, without -subsidies from <i>England</i> or <i>Holland</i>, can -send 20,000 men to <i>Italy</i>, and maintain -them there without assistance, its -revenue amounting to no less than -15 millions of <i>Florins</i> a year. She -now employs her Powers to baffle -the projects of those who rais’d her -to this grandeur: Projects whose -only drift is the Execution of a -treaty, wherein the Imperial court -is one of the principal parties contracting, -which treaty was made -with two views. The first was an -addition to the power of the Emperor -in <i>Italy</i>, by bringing under her obedience -the two <i>Sicilies</i>. The second -chear’d up <i>Spain</i> for the losses she had -sustain’d, particularly in the fine branches<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_41" id="Page_41">[41]</a></span> -lopt from that crown, by securing -to one of her <i>Infantes</i> the uncertain -hope of two successions.</p> - -<p>The catholick King and his allies do -not undertake or ask anything that -the Imperial court has just reason to -complain of.</p> - -<p>The reasons alledg’d by the Imperialists -for their complaints are, that an -alteration had been made in one single -article of the quadruple alliance, which -set forth the <i>manner</i> of securing to the -<i>Infante</i> of <i>Spain</i> the eventual succession -which had been promis’d him. But,</p> - -<p>1. This alteration is of no great importance, -because the 6000 <i>neutral</i> -troops which by the treaty of <i>London</i> -were to be garrison’d in <i>Tuscany</i> and -<i>Parma</i>, by the treaty of <i>Seville</i> are only -turn’d into <i>Spaniards</i>, which are in -some sort made neutral by being discharg’d -from the oath to their sovereign, -and made to take an oath to the -Great Duke, and Duke of <i>Parma</i>.</p> - -<p>2. This alteration does not prejudice -to the Emperor, or threaten him with -any hereafter, because his strict and -religious observation of treaties will -not suffer him to oppose the <i>Infante</i>’s -promis’d succession; nor will the <i>bona -fide</i> of the king of <i>Spain</i> let him employ -his 6000 <i>Spaniards</i> on any design -but what is stipulated by the treaty of -<i>Seville</i>.</p> - -<p>3. This alteration was not made -without substantial reasons. The Imperialists -always opposed the motion -for putting <i>Spaniards</i> in garrison in -the towns of <i>Tuscany</i> and <i>Parma</i>; and -were averse even to the admission of -neutral troops; upon which the allies -passed the 4th article of the treaty of -<i>Seville</i>.</p> - -<p>This article was the subject of the -late Negotiations. The resolution of -the Imperial court to admit of no deviation -from the treaty of Quadruple -alliance; and that of the court of <i>Spain</i> -never to consent to any alteration in -the treaty of <i>Seville</i>, occasion’d the -preparations for war all the last summer, -but ended in preparations offensive -and defensive, and were kept from -breaking into action by the thread of -negotiation; and the opening of this -scene is reserved for the year we are -now entering upon; <i>but hitherto Things -remain in the same situation</i>, Jan. 30.</p> - -<p><i>Constantinople.</i> Since the great revolution -made here by the Janizaries -in cutting to pieces the late Vizier, -<i>Capigi Aga</i>, Capt. <i>Bashaw</i>, and -<i>Mufti</i>, &c., and afterwards deposing -Sultan <i>Achmet</i>, and raising the new -Sultan (whose father was depos’d in -1703) to the throne; there has been -no settled government. For upon -divers pretences these tumultuous -rebels were frequently up in arms, -demanding several new regulations; -particularly the promoting of their -favourites, and the removal or death -of those who were obnoxious to ’em. -All which was comply’d with in -order to appease them: But this -procedure not satisfying them, and -they still continuing mutinous, the -Grand Segnior under pretence of -holding a general council, got the -chief of ’em into his palace, cut ’em -all off with their servants; and about -7000 of their followers were -strangled, to the great joy of this -city; these rebellious people grew -so insolent, as to tax families what -sums they pleas’d, and even to -plunder in the street: But now every -thing is reduc’d to the old <i>Ottoman</i> -rules of government.</p> - -<p><i>Moscow, Jan. 8.</i> Advices from Derbent -say, that the princes of Georgia -passed that place, in their way home -much pleased with the honours they -have received from this court, and -that one of them, who lives near -mount Arrarat, had promis’d to send -the Empress a relique of <i>Noah’s Ark</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Venice.</i> ’Tis currently reported -that this republick will equip a -squadron of twenty Ships of war, to -put to sea early next spring, to watch -the motions of the Turks.</p> -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_42" id="Page_42">[42]</a></span></p> -<p><i>Vienna, Jan. 20.</i> Our hopes of -an accommodation with <i>Spain</i> encrease -daily.</p> - -<p><i>Paris.</i> New proposals of accommodation -are negotiating with <i>Spain</i> -and the Emperor; and ’tis thought -with a fair prospect of success.</p> - -<p><i>Swisserland, Bern.</i> Provision is making -in all the protestant cantons -for the reception of a great number -of Waldenses, who are depriv’d of -their liberties and drove from their -habitations, by their sovereign the -duke of <i>Savoy</i>.</p> - -<p><i>Vienna.</i> There are privately handed -about here copies of the <i>Ultimatum</i> -(or last proposals) of the allies -of <i>Seville</i>, as transmitted hither from -<i>Paris</i>; the substance of which is as -follows.</p> - -<p>1. <i>They would stipulate by a secret -article not to oppose the settlement of Succession -which the <span class="antiqua">Emperor</span> might make -for his Territories in <span class="antiqua">Italy</span>, and which -should be freely accepted by the States -thereof; and they would engage to guaranty -that Settlement.</i></p> - -<p>2. <i>They would stipulate by a secret -article, that they would not oppose the -advantages of Succession, which the <span class="antiqua">Emperor</span>, -with the consent of the different -States of <span class="antiqua">Italy</span>, might procure in favour -of the archdutchess his daughter; and -contribute to maintain what he shall so -establish for his daughters, or for any -one he shall pitch upon, with regard to -his Territories in <span class="antiqua">Italy</span>; and even to -guaranty what may be established by the -<span class="antiqua">Emperor</span> in consequence of that Settlement.</i></p> - -<p><i>Seville, Jan. 16.</i> Couriers are continually -arriving upon the heels of -one another, which occasion frequent -councils.</p> - -<p><i>Hague.</i> About the latter end of -this month their High Mightinesses -wrote a letter to the United Provinces, -for the celebration of the 28th -of <i>Feb.</i> as a day of solemn thanksgiving, -fasting and prayer, which imports -in substance, <i>That altho’ it has -pleas’d God, in his infinite patience and -clemency, that we have enjoy’d peace last -year, this peace was nevertheless attended -with so much uneasiness and difficulty, -in relation to the small success of the -negotiations set on foot for terminating -amicably the differences in <span class="antiqua">Europe</span>, and -establishing a general tranquillity, that -we are still in a very uncertain and difficult -scituation, and have great reason -to fear that a war may at last happen, -wherein this State may be engag’d, contrary -to its inclination: That our apprehension -in this respect increases so much -the more when we consider, that notwithstanding -all the blessings which it hath -pleased God to shower down upon our -dear Country, the sins and iniquities -thereof, far from diminishing, increase -daily, to such a degree, that last year -horrible, abominable sins appear’d, almost -unknown before in this Country; and -that we ought to fear, that the patience -of the Lord, justly provok’d, ceasing, his -Judgments may at last fall upon our -dear Country, unless we endeavour to -prevent them, by an unfeigned repentance -and conversion.</i></p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_43" id="Page_43">[43]</a></span></p> - -<h2><span class="smcap">Fairs</span></h2> - -<h3><i>From the beginning of <span class="antiqua">February</span> to the 12th of <span class="antiqua">March</span>.</i></h3> - -<table class="fair" summary="A list of fairs and dates"> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">1</td> - <td>Bromley, Lancashire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">2</td> - <td>Ashburn, Derbyshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Armington, Devonshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Beconsfield, Bucks</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Bromley, Kent</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Bromley, Staffordshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Biggleswade, Bedfordshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Bugworth, Cheshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Bridgnorth, Shropshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Cray, Kent</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Devizes, Wiltshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Dorchester</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Eastlow, Cornwall</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Evesham, Worcestershire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Godalming, Surry</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Farringdon, Berkshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Hambleton, Hampshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Hindon, Wilts</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Lyston Devonshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Leominster, Herefordshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Lyme, Dorsetshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Lynn, Norfolk</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Maidstone, Kent</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Malton, Yorkshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Reading, Berkshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Saltash, Cornwall</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">3</td> - <td>Axbridge, Somersetshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Boxgrove</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Blaise, Cornwall</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Frampton on Severn</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">6</td> - <td>Stafford</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">8</td> - <td>Treganon, Cardiganshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">9</td> - <td>Llandaff, Glamorganshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">14</td> - <td>Ashbrittle, Somersetshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Feversham, Kent</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Olney, Bucks</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Plympton, Devonshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">22</td> - <td>Bath, Somersetshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Chipping-norton, Oxfordshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">23</td> - <td>Baldock, Hertfordshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">24</td> - <td>Bourn, Lincolnshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Blandford, Dorsetshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Corsham, Wilts</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Brome, Somersetshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Higham ferries, Northamptonsh.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Henley on Thames</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>East Isley, Berkshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Tewksbury, Gloucestershire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Uppingham, Rutlandshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">24</td> - <td>Walden, Essex<br /></td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">26</td> - <td>Stamford, Lincolnshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">28</td> - <td>Chesterfield, Derbyshire</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<h3><i>Movable <span class="antiqua">Fairs</span> for the Month of <span class="antiqua">February</span>, -and beginning of <span class="antiqua">March</span>, -reduced to this Year.</i></h3> - -<p>Northalerton, Yorkshire, every -<i>Wednesday</i> from <i>Christmas</i> till -<i>June</i>.</p> - -<p>Hinckley, Leicestershire, three <i>Mondays</i> -after <i>Twelfth-day</i>.</p> - -<p>Newcastle under Line, <i>March</i> 1st, as -<i>Shrove-monday</i>.</p> - -<p>Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, <i>ditto</i>.</p> - -<table class="fair" summary="A list of fairs and dates"> - <tr> - <td>Abingdon, Berkshire</td> - <td rowspan="12" class="valign"><span class="bracket">}</span> On <i>March</i> the 3d, being <i>Ash-Wednesd.</i> this Year.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Condon, Gloucestersh.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Chichester, Sussex</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Dunstable, Bedfordsh.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Eaton, Buckinghamsh.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Exeter, Devonshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Falkingham, Linc.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Litchfield, Staff.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Royston, Cambridgsh.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Tamworth, Staff.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Tunbridge, Kent</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<p>Banbury, Oxf. <i>March 4.</i> as first <i>Thursday</i> -in <i>Lent</i>.</p> - -<table class="fair" summary="A list of fairs and dates"> - <tr> - <td>Abingdon, Berks</td> - <td rowspan="4" class="valign"><span class="bracket">}</span> <i>March</i> 8 as first <i>Monday</i> in <i>Lent</i>.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Chertsey, Surry</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Chichester, Sussex</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Winchester, Hants.</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<p>Bedford, <i>March</i> the 9th.</p> - -<p>Wickwar, Gloucestershire last <i>Monday</i> -in <i>February</i>.</p> - -<p>Welchpool, Montgomeryshire, <i>March</i> -the 8th.</p> - -<h3>FAIRS the beginning of <i>March</i>.</h3> - -<table class="fair" summary="A list of fairs and dates"> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">1</td> - <td>Culliford, Devonshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Langueville, Glamorgansh.</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Madrim</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">2</td> - <td>Langadock, Carmarthenshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">3</td> - <td>Sevenoke, Kent</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">5</td> - <td>Penzance, Cornwall</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">6</td> - <td>Harif</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">7</td> - <td>Worksop, Nottinghamshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">8</td> - <td>Treganon, Cardiganshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">10</td> - <td>Downes, Devonshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td class="tdr">12</td> - <td>Wrexham, Denbighshire</td> - </tr> - <tr> - <td></td> - <td>Woburn, Bedfordshire</td> - </tr> -</table> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_44" id="Page_44">[44]</a></span></p> - -<h2><i>Observations in <span class="smcap">Gardening</span> for the Month of <span class="antiqua">February</span>.</i></h2> - -<p>This is a month of great work -for the gardener.</p> - -<p>In the kitchen-garden renew the -heat of your hot-beds with fresh dung, -and continue to sow cucumbers and -melons as in the former month.</p> - -<p>Make a large hot-bed for forward -rhadishes and spring carrots; they -may be sown together, because the -rhadishes be drawn in <i>March</i>, whereby -they will make room for the carrots. -The bed must be cover’d with -earth 7 or 8 inches thick, and defended -with mats, supported with -hoops.</p> - -<p>Make a hot-bed for <i>Battersey</i> kidney-beans, -and all sorts of annuals, -except <i>African</i> and <i>French</i> marigold, -which may be deferr’d 10 or 20 days. -About the middle of the month, upon -a declining hot-bed sow colly-flower -seeds; also in the natural ground -pease, beans, parsley, spinach, carrots, -parsnips, turnips, onions, leeks, -<i>Dutch</i> brown lettuce, and asparagus-seeds.</p> - -<p>Sow skerrits in light rich ground, -where they may have moisture.</p> - -<p>Plant garlick, shalots, and rockambole, -for increase, in light ground.</p> - -<p>Transplant young cabbage-plants -for a crop.</p> - -<p>Make plantations of straw-berries, -rasberries, goose-berries, currants, -and roses.</p> - -<p>Elm-setts should now be gather’d -from the roots of large trees, and -planted in nursery-beds, and young -plantations should be now provided -with all sorts of forest-trees and shrubs, -which are propagated from slips or -layers.</p> - -<p>Set acorns of the <i>Ilex</i>, cork-tree, -<i>English</i> oak, chestnuts, and walnuts.</p> - -<p>Sow the sameria of the elm, and -bay berries, all which come up the -first year.</p> - -<p>Lay branches of several trees to -take root. This is the best time to -raise any thing that will grow of slips.</p> - -<p>Prune fruit-trees and vines; for now -is your season to bind, plash, nail, and -dress, without danger of frosts. This -is to be understood of the most tender -and delicate wall-fruits not finish’d -before: do this before the buds and -bearers grow turgid; and yet in the -nectarine and like delicate mural -fruit, the later the better, notwithstanding -what has been, and still is -the contrary custom.</p> - -<p>The latter end of this month is -most proper to graft pears and plums -of all sorts; and some likewise graft -apples and cherries in the cleft, tho’ -others defer apples longer. The cyons -cut off from the trees last month, are -now to be used, without having any -regard to the notion of the age of -the moon.</p> - -<p>Now, as well as in <i>October</i>, may be -planted the espaliers of pears, plums, -or apples, so useful as well as profitable -in a garden; for being planted a -convenient distance from a fruit wall, -they are an admirable defence against -blighting winds, and produce noble -fruit.</p> - -<p>Rub moss from trees after a shower -of rain; scrape and cleanse them -from cankers, <i>&c.</i> Cut and lay quick-sets, -and trim up palasade hedges.</p> - -<p>Earth up the roots of uncover’d -fruit-trees, and drain superfluous moisture -from roots of trees. Lay bird-lime -for the bird called the tit, or -tit-mouse, which is a destructive enemy -to dwarf pears and plums in this -and the preceding month, by destroying -the buds.</p> - -<p>The beginning of this month you -may sow auricula seeds in cases fill’d -with light earth, and the seeds of the -polyanthois in some shady border.</p> - -<p>Transplant all sorts of flowering -shrubs, which bear the weather; as -roses, jessamine, hony-suckle, laburnum, -lelac, syringa, spipeas, altheas, <i>&c.</i> -You may make layers of roses, pomegranates, -phillyrea, laurus-tinus, and -other shrubs.</p> - -<p>Cut the <i>Spanish</i> jessamine within 4 -inches of the stem, giving them fresh<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_45" id="Page_45">[45]</a></span> -earth, likewise give fresh earth to -your carnations planted out in <i>Autumn</i>. -Towards the latter end sow lark-spurs, -hollyhocks, <i>Canterbury</i> bells, primrose-tree, -sweet-williams, annual stocks, -candy-tufts, pinks, <i>&c.</i></p> - -<p>Make plantations of the lilly of the -valley on the side of some shady bank. -Sow orange and lemon kernels in pots; -set the pots in hot-beds; the kernels -are to be used as soon as taken out of -the fruit. Shift such myrtles as require -large pots, at the same time -shaving off the outside fibres of their -root, and if there be occasion, prune -their heads pretty close. Turn and -skreen Mould for the use of next -month, and continue to roll gravel-walks -after rain and frost.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<h2><i>BOOKS</i>, &c. published in the Month of <i>January</i>.</h2> - -<p>The history of executions, No. 7. Being a compleat account of the -13 malefactors executed at Tyburn for robberies in the streets and -fields; 6 at <i>Leicester</i> and <i>York</i>, and two gentlemen at <i>Dublin</i>, pr. 4 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The present state of the republick of letters, for <i>Nov.</i></p> - -<p>Three pamphlets examin’d, <i>viz.</i> observations on the writings of the <i>Craftsman</i>; -the <i>Sequel</i>; and further observations.</p> - -<p>An ode to his Majesty for the new year, by Mr <i>Cibber</i>.</p> - -<p>A letter to the author of <i>An Enquiry into the Causes of the Decay of the Dissenting -Interest</i>, &c. pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The political state of <i>Great Britain</i> for <i>Dec.</i></p> - -<p>A general history of executions for the year 1730, containing the lives, -actions and dying speeches of sixty notorious malefactors executed at Tyburn -and elsewhere, vol. I. pr. 2 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The story of the ordination of our first bishops in Q. <i>Elizabeth’s</i> reign, at -the Nags-head Tavern in Cheapside, thoroughly examin’d, <i>&c.</i> by <i>Thomas -Browne</i>, D.D.</p> - -<p>A Remonstrance address’d to the clergy, shewing where the charge of deism -(without returning to old divinity) will necessarily terminate, pr. 1 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>The history of <i>Periander</i>, King of <i>Corinth</i>, &c. pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>A poem in answer to a lampoon on the <i>Cambridge</i> ladies, pr. 6<i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Sedition and Defamation display’d, in a letter to the author of the <i>Craftsman</i>, -pr. 1 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Of despising young ministers; an ordination sermon at <i>Haberdasher’s-hall</i>, -<i>Dec. 18. 1730.</i> by <i>W. Harris</i>, D. D.</p> - -<p>A defence of the measures of the present administration, pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Poems on several occasions, by <i>Caleb D’anvers</i>, Esq; pr. 1 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Scripture history, precepts and prophecy vindicated, the 2d part of christianity -not older than the first gospel promise, by <i>Ben. And. Atkinson</i>, pr. 1 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>An essay on moral obligation; with a view towards settling the controversy -concerning moral and positive duties, <i>&c.</i> by Mr <i>Chubb</i>.</p> - -<p>An essay on satire, particularly on the Dunciad, by Mr <i>Walter Hart</i>, of -St <i>Mary Hall, Oxon.</i></p> - -<p>Modern history, <i>&c.</i> by Mr <i>Salmon</i>, No. LXXVIII. Vol. 13. pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The doctrine of innuendoes discussed, <i>&c.</i> being some thoughts on the -treatment of the printer, <i>&c.</i> of the <i>Craftsman</i>, pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Winter evening tales, <i>&c.</i> pr. 2 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The divine catastrophe of the kingly family of the house of Stuarts, by -Sir <i>Ed. Peyton</i>, pr. 1 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>The new political state of <i>Great Britain</i>, for <i>Dec.</i></p> -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_46" id="Page_46">[46]</a></span></p> -<p>The Crisis: or, impartial judgment upon public affairs, by <i>Tho. English</i>, -Esq; pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Considerations on the present state of affairs in Europe, particularly with -regard to the number of forces in the pay of <i>Great Britain</i>.</p> - -<p>Miscellaneous observations on authors, ancient and modern, No. I.</p> - -<p>Scripture vindicated, in answer to christianity as old as the creation, the -second part.</p> - -<p>Remarks on a pamphlet, intitled, <i>A Defence of the present Administration</i>, -pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>A compendious dictionary of the fabulous history of the heathen gods and -heroes, <i>&c.</i> pr. 2 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p><i>Periander</i>, a tragedy, by Mr <i>John Tracey</i>.</p> - -<p>The ancient history of the <i>Carthaginians</i>, <i>&c.</i> translated from the French -of Mr <i>Rollin</i>.</p> - -<p>The monthly chronicle for <i>Dec.</i></p> - -<p>A letter to <i>Cleomenes</i> King of <i>Sparta</i>, from <i>Eustace Budgell</i>, Esq; pr. -bound 7 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The Improvement of the present time, recommended in two sermons on -new year’s day, 1731, by <i>John Guyse</i>.</p> - -<p>Whistoneutes: or, Remarks on Mr <i>Whiston’s</i> historical memoirs of the -life of Dr. <i>Sam. Clarke</i>, <i>&c.</i> 1 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>A proper reply to a late scurrilous libel, intitled, Sedition and Defamation -display’d, by <i>Caleb D’anvers</i>, Esq; pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The British patriot: or a timely caveat against giving into the measures -of any evil and corrupt minister, pr. 1 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>Introductio ad sapientiam: or, the art of right thinking assisted and improved, -by <i>Tho. Fuller</i>, M. D.</p> - -<p>The lover’s miscellany, pr. 1 <i>s.</i></p> - -<p>A reply to the letter to Dr <i>Waterland</i>.</p> - -<p>A specimen of arbitrary power, in a speech made to the grand Signor to -his Janizaries, pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The Lord protector’s speech to the parliament, in the painted chamber at -their dissolution, <i>Jan. 22. 1654.</i> pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Historia literaria, <i>&c.</i> No. VII.</p> - -<p>Memoirs of the Count de <i>Forbin</i>, translated from the <i>French</i>, in two neat -pocket volumes, pr. 5 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The spend-thrift, a comedy, by Mr <i>Mathew Draper</i>.</p> - -<p>A collection of occasional political pieces, in prose and verse, by <i>Joseph -Hazard</i>, Esq;</p> - -<p>The blessedness of those who dye in the Lord; a funeral sermon, by <i>John -Anther</i>, pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>The lover, a comedy, by Mr <i>Theo. Cibber</i>, Comedian.</p> - -<p>A literary journal for <i>Oct.</i> <i>Nov.</i> and <i>Dec.</i></p> - -<p>A compleat history of <i>Algiers</i>, by <i>J. Morgan</i>.</p> - -<p>The third part of an essay towards a natural history of <i>Florida</i>, <i>Carolina</i>, -<i>&c.</i> by Mr <i>Catesby</i>.</p> - -<p>A latin treatise of conic sections, analytically demonstrated, by <i>L. Trevegan</i>, -M. A.</p> - -<p>A vindication of the Bp of <i>London</i>’s second pastoral letter.</p> - -<p>A treatise of the gout, by a licentiate practitioner in physick, pr. 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>Histoire D’angleterre, par M. De Rapin Thoyras, No. 37. being the 3d of Vol. 7.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_47" id="Page_47">[47]</a></span></p> - -<p>An anatomical and mathematical essay on the whole animal œconomy, -in 8 vol. 8vo.</p> - -<p>The description and use of the globes and the orrery, <i>&c.</i> by Joseph -Harris, pr. 3 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>A new and correct pair of globes 15 inches diameter.</p> - -<p>The favourite songs in the opera call’d <i>Winceslaus</i>, pr. 2 <i>s.</i> 6 <i>d.</i></p> - -<p>A compleat treatise of practical navigation demonstrated from its first -principles, by <i>Archibald Patoon</i>.</p> - -<h3>PROPOSALS for printing by Subscription.</h3> - -<p>Three vols. of sermons, by the late Rev. <i>Nathaniel Marshal</i>, D. D. -Canon of <i>Windsor</i>, and Chaplain to the King. Design’d by himself -for the press. pr. 1 Guinea in sheets.</p> - -<p>The new testament to be engraved in short-hand, by Mr. <i>Weston</i>, one -Guinea.</p> - -<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;"> -<img src="images/border.jpg" width="500" height="35" alt="(decorative)" /> -</div> - -<h3><i>Just publish’d.</i></h3> - -<p><i>Printed on a large, fair Character, -and good Paper, in <span class="antiqua">2 Vols.</span> 8vo. -Price bound 10s.</i></p> - -<p>⁂ <span class="smcap">Thirty-nine Sermons</span>, by -(a late very Celebrated PREACHER) -<i>John Cook</i>, A. M. Rector of the United -Parishes of St. <i>George</i> the Martyr, and -St. <i>Mary Magdalen</i> in <i>Canterbury</i>, and of -<i>Mersham</i> in <i>Kent</i>, and one of the Six -Preachers of the Cathedral Church of -<i>Canterbury</i>: From the Manuscript Copy, -prepar’d by himself for the press: (there -being several Copies of some of the Sermons -abroad in Writing, first granted at -the Request of the Countess of <i>Coventry</i> -and other persons of Distinction) On the -following Heads and Occasions; <i>viz.</i> <i>Of -Faith.</i> <i>Happiness.</i> <i>Coming to Christ.</i> <i>Vanity.</i> -<i>Righteousness, Temperance, and Judgment -to come.</i> <i>Cleanness mistaken.</i> <i>God’s -Omniscience.</i> <i>On Prayer.</i> <i>Of Friendship -with God.</i> <i>The Enmity of the Devil.</i> <i>Resolution -in Faith and Practice.</i> <i>Of Proving -and Persevering.</i> <i>The Nature of Cleanness.</i> -<i><span class="antiqua">Naaman</span>’s Cure.</i> <i>Of Vision, Revelation, -and Repentance.</i> <i>Of Zeal.</i> <i>The Crown of -Glory.</i> <i>The Righteous Man’s Reward.</i> <i>The -Wicked Man’s Lot.</i> <i>Blessed are the Meek.</i> -<i>Mercy to the Merciful.</i> <i>Purity in Heart.</i> -<i>Holding fast the Faith.</i> <i>Godly Fear and -Obedience.</i> <i>Covetousness.</i> <i>The Sabbath.</i> -<i>Sion preferred.</i> <i>Of Superstition.</i> <i>The Difficulty -of Salvation.</i> <i>On St. Peter’s Denial.</i> -<i>Upon the Fifth of November</i>; preach’d -before the Lower House of Convocation, -who requested this Sermon to be Printed.</p> - -<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> -<img src="images/footer.jpg" width="250" height="225" alt="(decorative)" /> -</div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_48" id="Page_48">[48]</a></span></p> - -<h2>ADVERTISEMENT.</h2> - -<p><i>It has been unexceptionably advanced, that a good <span class="antiqua">Abridgment</span> -of the Law is more intelligible than the Statutes at large; so a -nice <span class="antiqua">Model</span> is as entertaining as the <span class="antiqua">Original</span>, and a true -<span class="antiqua">Specimen</span> as satisfactory as the whole <span class="antiqua">Parcel</span>: This may serve to -illustrate the Reasonableness of our present Undertaking, which in -the <span class="antiqua">first</span> place is to give Monthly a View of all the Pieces of -Wit, <span class="antiqua">Humour</span>, or Intelligence, daily offer’d to the Publick in the -News-Papers, (which of late are so multiply’d, as to render it impossible, -unless a man makes it a business, to consult them all) and in -the <span class="antiqua">next</span> place we shall join therewith some other matters of Use or -Amusement that will be communicated to us.</i></p> - -<p><i>Upon calculating the Number of News-Papers, ’tis found that -(besides divers written Accounts) no less than 200 Half-sheets per -Month are thrown from the Press only in <span class="antiqua">London</span>, and about as -many printed elsewhere in the Three Kingdoms; a considerable Part -of which constantly exhibit Essays on various Subjects for Entertainment; -and all the rest, occasionally oblige their Readers -with matters of Public Concern, communicated to the World by -Persons of Capacity thro’ their Means: so that they are become the -chief Channels of Amusement and Intelligence. But then being only -loose Papers, uncertainly scatter’d about, it often happens, that many -things deserving Attention, contained in them, are only seen by Accident, -and others not sufficiently publish’d or preserved for universal -Benefit and Information.</i></p> - -<p><i>This Consideration has induced several Gentlemen to promote a -Monthly Collection, to treasure up, as in a <span class="antiqua">Magazine</span>, the most -remarkable Pieces on the Subjects abovemention’d, or at least impartial -Abridgments thereof, as a Method much better calculated to -preserve those Things that are curious, than that of transcribing.</i></p> - -<p><i>In pursuance whereof, and the great Encouragement already given, -this <span class="antiqua"><span class="smcap">Work</span></span> will be regularly continued, shall appear earlier, and -contain more than any other Monthly Book of the same Price.</i></p> - -<p><i>As all possible Care will be taken to avoid the Mistakes incident -to undertakings of this kind, so the Author will think himself oblig’d -to such Persons who shall give him a true state of any Transaction -erroneously publish’d in the Papers, or shall please to communicate -any Pieces of Wit or Entertainment proper to be inserted; directing -for him at the Printer’s at St. <span class="antiqua">John</span>’s Gate, near <span class="antiqua">Hicks’s-Hall</span>, -where any Persons sending proper Orders, may have the Numbers -sent them, at their first coming out, without further Trouble, whether -in Town or Country.</i></p> - - - - - - - - -<pre> - - - - - -End of Project Gutenberg's The Gentleman's Magazine, January 1731, by Various - -*** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, JANUARY 1731 *** - -***** This file should be named 53351-h.htm or 53351-h.zip ***** -This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: - http://www.gutenberg.org/5/3/3/5/53351/ - -Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net - -Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions will -be renamed. - -Creating the works from print editions not protected by U.S. copyright -law means that no one owns a United States copyright in these works, -so the Foundation (and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United -States without permission and without paying copyright -royalties. 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