The Grub-street Journal/Number 26
Numb. 26.
The Grub-street Journal.
Thursday, JULY 2. 1730.
He grows a Mad-man, and then turns a Wit.
Garth's Dispens. Cant. IV.
Dr. J. M———re to Mr. J. M———
Pestel and Morter in Abchurch lane, June 27.
Cosen Jemey,
NOtwithstanding you have so far estranged your selfe from our famely, not only to have left of all dutiful correspondence with me, your own Uncle by the Father's side, but to have renounced our very Name, and taken to you a strange one; yet in your present miserable circumstances I hold my selfe bound, both as a Christian and as a Physitian, to take some care of you. I find by the public advertisements, that you are absented from our Relations, for fear of falling into the hands of a Doctor. I should not blame you, Cosen M———re, for flying from any Doctor, had I heard of you at my Shop in Abchurch-lane: and truly I have cause to take it ill of our Kinsfolde, that they should think of putting you to any Physitian but my selfe. Pray, what can that Doctor do, but (like all the rest of his fraternity) trust in his learning, and so forth? Now I, Colen James, trust not in vain learning, but in the blessing of God. Is any man so blind, so irreligious, so unchristian, as to deny that I, with the blessing of God, can do a thousand times more than any Gradual Physitian without it? Cosen, Cosen, you are in the wrong to speak (as I hear you do in one of your poems) of a Quack, as a terme of reproach. Your Uncle is no Gradual Physitian, no more was your great Uncle a Gradual Physitian, but of a more elevated rank than to mount by degrees. Was his stage, do you think, of less dignity than that on which you have of late (as conspicuously, tho' not so fortunately) attempted to show your selfe? Was he ever his own Merry Andrew, as you are; and delivered the bills with his own hands, as you were notoriously known to do but t'other day? Call Quack, as you please, Cosen, but let me tell you, I am as well reputed in my Lane, as you at your Tavern, by men as well borne, of as honest, character, and better pay-masters, than your selfe. Every morning I rise, I rise worth ten thousand pounds, Cosen: and had you thought fit not to misbehave toward me, you might have had more good Uncles than one.
But to wave this matter, as I was saying, I was sorry to hear Cosen James was fallen into this condition. I ever fear'd it would come to this, since he hearded with Witts. Indeed, when they bragg'd of his witts and his verses, I hop'd in God it was not true. I remember from his youth he was given to fibing and telling tales about verses. When your Father and I join'd to put you to a great school, remember that when they put you up on versefying, you had so little talents for it, that you got the lesser boys to do your exercise: and once, when you brought Dr. Friend about three hundred verses, he was so surprised at your parts, that he asked, how long you was making them? You answered, in half an hour; and stood to it like a Gentleman. 'Tis but t'other day, that a Witt, as I hear, gave you the use of half a dozen verses; and, Cosen, you printed (or suffered to be printed) without gain-saying in advertisements, that he had stoln them from you. Truly, Cosen, when a man steals, he should steal more wisely; and not break one of God's Commandments for such trash as Poetry. Besides, let me tell you, Cosen, that of all the things that can be stole, great or small, the hardest to steal are the gifts of God: and you might as well pretend to steal my skill in Worms and Physic, if I may Parvis componere magna, as that man's knack in Poetry. From all this, I was still in hopes you would never come to be a Poet, but live with your Relations, fear God, and study the Law. Alas! alas! all these hopes were over, when you writ a Play, and called your selfe Esq; both at a time. You did not, all at once, seem to forget your Father, or the house of your Father; for you made the Hero of your said Play a Footman. But from that hour, Cosen, you never vouchsafed to look into Abchurch-lane.
Alas! poor Cosen James, I am sorry you have still so much occasion for the Uncle you despise. Few, very few, I might say, none but my self, can give you redress. Does the Cork-street Doctor pretend a Cure? First let him know the Cause. I defy him and all his fraternity to tell me that: but, for once I will tell them the Cause is Worms. Let 'em not deceive you, Cosen, it is a Worm, a large Worm, nay, perhaps, many Worms in your head. Your head, I say, Cosen, when you was a boy at school, produced nothing but Lice and Scabs; and when you grew a man, nothing but Worms. Let not this seem incredible: for tho' you cannot see a Head, you can a Nutt, where one large maggot has eaten up the whole kernel. Just such is your case; and whoever tells you otherwise, flatters you. It is well known, this is my province, nor can any other Doctor contest it with me: witness a thousand undeniable certificates, which would be too long for this Paper, tho' probably some of them may be found at the end of it: as what Paper is not full of them? It shall suffice to mention my unparalleled success, when several years ago I was sent for to worme the Witts at Button's: many of which received the greatest benefit by me, tho' they were so ungrateful as to deny it themselves; but justice was done me, for the Worms were owned by all their relations and acquaintances.
The brain, Cosen, is divided into three cells or ventricles: one for the imagination; one for the memory; and one for the judement. See the great Spanish Physitian Don John de Muarte's Examen des Ingenios. The last of these ventricles I shall not speak of in your case, it being certainly too small to be of any consequence in the cure: and that for which you your selfe never had any concern. The ventricle for memory, I am willing to think, may be larger, notwithstanding the Proverb, that Witts have a small one; because another Proverb says, it ought to be large in people possessed of another of your qualifications. But the third ventricle, I will venture to say, is totally filled with Worms; or perhaps, as I said before, one huge Worm, which, for want of a name, I must call a Dragon Conundrum.
Having now shewn you the Cause, I will give you some hits for a Cure. You may apprehend the severity of a Stranger, so trust the tenderness of a Kinsman; who will first attempt the most gentle remedies, and not proceed to the more powerful, unless compelled by the obstinacy of the Worm, or your selfe. First, we shall use fumigation to open the pores, and soften and facilitate the passages. I know my Cosen's constitution perfectly well: no man is more easily put into a sweat by mere sight, or holding up, of a sword, or a cudgel. Perhaps this effect may proceed even to liquifaction: in which case, we may be content with the gentler remedy fumigation, without the rougher of fustigation. Certain maladies are driven away onely by frights. Thus agues have trembled and fled; and many Witts, thought desperate, have been recovered in like manner. Some, I know, have been of opinion, that the moisture of these Worms, which we call Witt worms, are much of the nature of the biting of mad dogs; which makes the afflicted follow their noses directly, and snap at every body they meet. This sort are known by one effect they usually produce in Patients, in females especially, and in men most like females (of which my Cosen James appears to be by his very make and formation.) This symptom is a foul mouth, and loud barking: for this I would use immersion (than which, nothing is observed to be more prevalent,) either sudden and total, like the Cold Bath, as in the case of the dogs; or gentle and gradual, as in the convenient vehicle of the ducking-stool, as in the case of the Ladies. There is also another external application, which seems, indeed, the directest of all, and makes the nearest approach to the seat of the disorder, I mean by the Nose. Moderate tweaking may precede, then a little twisting; or finally, when the part is used to handling, if need be, tugging and pulling pretty lustily. In a word using all means, either to solicite, or force the Worm from its usurped throne, the head, to restore it to its true masters, the reason and understanding. But, dear Cosen, to conclud, if any of the gentler ways will do, far be it from us to proceed, either to this or fustigation, the last of remedies. If you will repair to my Shop, and fairly surrender your self, well and good: if not, (for all your old trick of changing your lodging and absconding) which is as well known to me as all your other benefactors, I believe, Cosen, you will one day be catched, and have some, if not all of these remedies adhibited to you? So wishing you to think in time, I remain
Your loving Uncle,
J. M———re.
To Mr. Bavius Secretary to the Society of Grub-street.
SIR,
YOUR just warmth for restoring the true reading in of our English Poets, must needs be very agreeable to every Lover of Criticism. I wish you would oblige the world more frequently, with your learned emendations; a province which I have always thought belongs in a good measure to the Members of your illustrious Society. It would be worth your while to collate all the most ancient editions, which are commonly the best. Who can make sense of the following passage in Chaucer's House of Fame, B. 1. as it stands in Mr. Urry's edition.
Where that it was, but well wist I
It was of Venus redily
This temple, for in purtreiture
I saw anone right her figure
Nakid yfletyng in a se,
And also on her hedde perde,
Her rosy garland, white and redde,
And her combe for to kembe her hedde,
Her dovis, and dan Cupido.
But in that scarce and valuable edition emprynted by Wyllyam Carten, the sense is clear,
And also flying about her hede,
Her doves, &c.
That the passage ought to be read thus may further appear by comparing it with the description of the statue of Venus in the Knight's tale:
And on her hedde, full semely for to se,
A rose garlond, fresh and well smelling:
Above her hedde her dovis flittering:
Before her stou'd her sonne Cupido.
If your learned Society approve of this reading, as I have restored it, it will be a pleasure to
Your humble servant.
Cambridge, June, 23. 1730.
P.S. The learned author of the Greenian Philosophy has obliged the Publick with a curious print of Clare-hall, drawn by the hand of Mr. Professor Bradley. There are two new things in this picture. Mr. Bradley is created M.D. and the sun is placed in the north.
LONDON.
- C. Courant.
- P. Post-Roy.
- D.P. Daily Post.
- D.J. Daily Journal.
- E.P. The Evening Post.
- S.J.E. St. James's Ev. Post.
- W.E. Whitehall Even, Pot.
- L.E. London Evening Post.
Important Articles omitted in our former.
A poor man dropped down dead at Charing cross. E.P. 11———A boy fell off a hay-mow at Islington, and was not killed. P.———On mond. the Rev. Mr. Herbers passed in review, and bowed to his Majesty. C.———An elderly woman drowned her self at Mill-bank.———P. S.J.E. 18.———A boat stav'd at Billingsgate, but the passengers saved. E.P.———A Porter in King's-street going to bed fell down dead. C. E.P. S.J.E. 20.———Burnham committed to Newgate for picking a pocket of a handkerchief. C. 22.———2 soldiers went into the Privy Gardens to fight a duel, but were prevented. C.P.———A Butcher in Westminster fell from his horse, and died. P. 23.———2 Carmen quarrelled, and one whipped out the other's eye. P.
Thursday, June 25.
Mond. Sir Rich. Hopkins was chosen Master of the Fish-mongers Company, into which he had been newly translated from that of the Cutlers. 4 Ev.
Tuesday Will. Coward, Esq; Citizen and Hatband-maker, and yesterday Sir Will. Jolliff, Knt. Mercer, nominated for Sheriffs, paid their fines. S.J.E. L.E.
A great Cause came on in the Court of King's-Bench, when a Woman, who was one of the principal Evidences falling in labour in Court, was carried to a Coffee-house at Westminster-hall-gate, and instantly delivered of a child: which occasioned the deferring of the Cause 'till next term. E.P. S.J.E. W.E.———It is feared by one side, that the sudden delivery of this Woman, will occasion a miscarriage next term.
A Cobler and a Taylor, having been drinking and playing at cards most part of the night, quarrelled and fought in Bartholomew Close; the latter was killed, and the former ran away. E.P. S.J.E. W.E. Yesterday the Coroner's Jury brought in their verdict Man-slaughter. C.———This verdict could not be right, if 9 Taylors, as generally allowed, are requisite to make a Man.
Yesterday John Fuller, Esq; Distiller, and Sir Is. Shard, Knt. Glover, were chosen Sheriffs. C. &c. John Kirk, Goldsmith, was chosen one of the Ale-Conners. Ibid.
Mond, the Indian King, and the Prince, and 5 of the chief his Court (all Blacks) were introduced to his Majesty at Windsor: the K. had a scarlet Jacket on, but all the rest were naked, except an apron about their middles, and a horse's tail hung down behind: their faces, shoulders, &c. were painted with red, blue, and green; they had bows in their hands, and painted feathers on their heads. A dinner, viz. a leg, shoulder, and loin of mutton was provided at the Mermaid at Windsor for them. The K. lies on a table in a blanket: but the P. and the Chief of his Court lie on the ground. E.P. S.J.E. L.E.———The five Indian Kings, several times mentioned in the News Papers, particularly those of Tuesday, are on a sudden reduced to one. The appearance of these American Nobility, in the 3 colours of our 3 honourable orders, and with feathers on their heads is very remarkable, and shews, that the desire of being distinguished by those colours, and by feathers in caps is natural. His Majesty seems to keep state better than the European Princes; his scarlet Jacket being a more illustrious distinction from his naked subjects in the day. And at night he scorns to be upon a level with them, and preserves his superiority even in his sleep, by lying on a table; whereby he is likewise secure from all Bed-tester-Plots.
Mond. Will. Manwaring, Esq; was married to Miss Sophia-Anne Northmore, a young Lady of 20,000l. fortune. P.
Tuesd night 2 Bailiffs coming from Hampstead were robbed by 3 Foot pads, of 2 watches, a mourning ring, 12s. 6d. and some writs. The ring and writs they desired again but one of the Rogues made answer, 'I have no remorse of conscience, when I play at Rob-thief.' Ibid.
Mond. one Jones was committed to Newgate, for committing rapes on children near Cow-cross, one deaf and dumb, the other blind, the eldest not 12 years old. Ibid.———This Gentleman seems to have had a very peculiar taste, by which he was ambitious to distinguish himself.
Exeter, June 22. A Gent. of this County is committed for poisoning his Wife; a noted Attorney is fled for beating a man to death; and this morn. a Fellow beat out the brains of a mad woman in the Workhouse. Ibid.
Friday, June 26.
Yesterday ——— Jackson of South-gate, Esq; was married to a Daughter of Sir John Tash, Knt. with whom, we hear, he has 10,000l. fortune. D.P.
Wedn. the King's and Queen's own Royal Regiments of horse, commanded by L. Visc. Cobham, and the D. of Argyle, passed in review before their Majesties, the Prince, &c. Ibid.
We hear, that the reason why Pet. Bluck made a voluntary confession of the murder done 2 years ago, was, that being last sund. at the New Church in the Strand, the Sermon concerning murder made such an impression upon him, that immediately after Sermon he sent for a Constable, &c. D.J. The Post Boy 25. tells us, that on sat. morn. he met his son (a Journey-man Tallow-chandler) in the Strand; and told him he knew he wanted money, and gave him 32 guineas, and Bank notes value 600l.
Saturday, June 27.
Yesterday the Commission constituting the D. of Dorset, L. Lieutenant of Ireland, passed the great seal. C. D.P.
Wedn. the Coroner's Jury sate the 3d time on the body of John Broughton, killed by a dray in Fetter-lane, and brought in the Dray-man guilty of Man-slaughter, and fined the owner 10l. Ibid
Yesterday at the Court of Common-Peas at Guildhall was tried an Action between Davis, a servant-maid, and Whaley, late Apprentice to Deputy R———, on a promise of marriage; in which the Def. pleaded the statute of Limitations. Several letters of his in 1722 and 1723 were produced, whereby the promise appeared. The Def. produced a letter of hers, wherein she said, 'He might get a wife with 1000l. and she hoped she might get a husband that would not be jealous of the D. or Mr. S.' which, it was insisted, was a waver of the promise. But the Jury gave her 100l. damages. D. P. The Action was laid for 1000l. P.
The same day was tried an Action on the Case between one Jelfs, Paint. and Mechin, Def. who had laid a wager, Jan. 22, 1728, with the former, that he did not produce, on or before March 8, following a goose or gander, weighing without feathers 27 lb. and it appeared that he did produce a goose, March 1. which, without feathers, weighed 27 lb. 2 oz. The Def. was not able to contradict the evidence; but his Council interrogating one of them, whether it was not expresly to be a goose, he replied Answer; and being asked, whether it was not to be an English goose, and not a foreign one, answered, No mention was made of an English goose, a foreign goose, or a Taylor's goose. It was said to be a Wiltshire goose: and the verdict was for the Plaint, damages 9l. 19s. which was the wager laid. D.J.———I wonder the Council should ask the latter question, it being generally allowed, that the English are the greatest geese in Europe.
Tuesd. Rich. Lowndes, Esq; was married to a Daughter of Cha. Shales, Esq; a Banker in Lombard street, a fortune of 10,000l. And on Wedn. ——— Dudley, Esq; to Miss Lempster, a Lady about 16, and 8,000l. fortune. P.
Yesterday Mr. Knapp, a Gentleman above 60, crossing Smithfield, was rode over, and trampled on by several horses, so that his life is in danger. Ibid.
Wedn. the hon. Will. King, Esq; was sworn in Chancery Cursitor for London and Middlesex, in the room of his Brother the hon. Pet. King, Esq; who, we hear, is appointed Cursitor for Yorkshire and Westmoreland. D.P.
On thursday at the races at Hampstead, a Brandy-man made a match with a Gentleman's servant mounted on a fine Stone-horse, to run once round the course for a guinea: the mare proving horsey, all that the latter could do, could not get before. E.P.
Monday, June 29.
Thurs. came on a Cause in the Spiritual Court, held in Westm. Abbey before Dr. Pinfold as Judge, which has been depending for 2 years, between Jane Bedford, Plaint. servant to the Rev. Dr. Baker, one of the Prebends, and Deborah Pearcehouse, Def. on account of the latter saying, That Dr. Baker's 3 maid- servants, were all his whores. After a great many depositions and arguments, it was given for the Plaint. with 10l. damage, and the Def. ordered to do penance, or an affidavit to be made that she was lunatic, as her Council insisted she was. C———There is no Dr. Baker, Prebendary of Westminster, but there is one Dr. Baker who keeps several Cats.
Mr. Francis Roberts is appointed surveyor of houses for London. Ibid.
Last week the R. H. L. Glenorchy was married to Miss Pershall, Grand-daughter to Sir Tho. Pershall in Staffordshire, Bar. a young Lady of great fortune D.P.
As was a few days since Col. Rich. Onslow to Miss Walton of Camberwell, a Lady of 12,000l. fortune. P.
On Wedn. Sir Wyndham Knatchbull, Bar. to Mrs. Harris, a young Lady of 10,000l. fortune. D.P.
Sat. the Marq. of Blandford, with his Lady, set out for Tunbridge-Wells. P.
Oxford, June 25. One of our principal Colleges has been of late very much infested with Deists. Two of them, on the foundation, were expelled last week; and another, a Gentleman-Commoner, this day. Another Gentleman (against whom no positive Evidence could be brought) had his degree deferred 2 years; one of which he is to be close confined in the College, and to translate Mr. Leslie's method with the Deists. So careful is the University in general of the manners and principles of its members.
Tuesday, June 30.
Yesterday the R. H. L. Visc. Kilmurry was married to the Lady Mary Shirley, youngest sister to the R. H. E. Ferrers. D.P. D.J.
Her Majesty at the time of the late installation was pleased to order 50 guineas to be distributed amongst the party of the 2d Regiment of Foot-guards on duty there. C.
Yesterday the Governors of the Charter-house met for the election of a Governor, and made choice of the R. H. Sir Rob. Raymond, Knt. P.
A large Clock is making for the K. of Prussia in Fenchurch street, which is to have fine musical chimes, and will cost 3000l. A Tower is to be erected in Berlin to put the same into. Ibid.
We hear that Mr. Attorney and Sollicitor Gen. have reported, that a Writ of error ought not to be granted in favour of Col. Charteris. D.P.
Sat. a Brewers dray going down Holborn hill, and a Country Cart coming up, the sharps of the cart hit the Dray-man such a blow on the stomach, that he died instantly. 4 Ev. P.
The same day arrived at Dover from China, the Enfield, Capt. Rigby; and the Monmouth, Capt. Kemist. Ib.
Yesterday the Dutchess Dowager of Marlborough, Grand-mother to the Marq. of Blandford, set out for Tunbridge. E.P.
Sund. night died Counsellor Herne at his Chambers in the King's Bench Walks in the Temple. E.P. S.J.E. L.E.
Sat. night Tho. Hassal, a Sorter of Letters at the Gen. Post-office, was detected in taking a Bank note for 50l. out of a letter, and committed to Newgate. This offence by a late Act is made Felony. 4 Ev. P.
The same night about 10 Tho. Cloud Esq; and Mr. James Poole going in a chariot were robbed between Pancrass and Kentish Town, by a single Highwayman, of their watches and 6l. E.P. W.E.
Sund. morn. about 4 a Person on horseback was attacked near Bloody-bridge by three Foot Pads, who tied his hands and feet, and threw him into a ditch, having robbed him, and pulled off his shoes and stockings. They flung away the saddle and bridle, and turned the horse loose. A bricklayer soon after fell into their hands, whom they bound and threw into the same ditch. About 5, a man happening to come by, set them both at liberty. E.P. W.E. L.E. The S. James Ev. Post, makes the first Person a Parson; I suppose because this happened on Sunday morning about 4.
We hear, that Mr. Colly Cibber hath obtained leave to send down the young Company of Comedians from the Theatre in Drury lane to Windsor. S.J.E.
Mr. Tho. Woolston has been able to obtain the liberty of the Rules of the King's Bench Prison only. L.E.
Wednesday, July 1.
Yesterday the new church at Deptford was consecrated by the L.B of London, C. D.P.
This day the Sessions begins at the Old Baily, where about 100 Prisoners are to be tried. C.
The Rev. Mr. Green was lately made Prebendary of the Cathedral Church of Chichester. P.
We hear, that Emanuel Russel, committed to Newgate a monday last, for Sodomitical Practices, has impeach'd several of his wretched Accomplices, some of whom have been taken up. It is said the Gang consists of between 3 and 400. Ibid.
The R. Hon, Charles E. of Tankerviile, is appointed one of the Gentlemen of his Majesty’s Bed-chamber. D.P.
Thursday the Rev. Mr. Arthur Bedford, presented to the King and Queen his learned and laborious Work, intituled, The Scripture Chronology demonstrated by Astronomical Calculations: and on the day following to his Royal Highness the Prince; which they all received very graciously. Ibid.
Yesterday was heard before Dr. Sayer, Commissary to the B. of Winchester, the cause about the right of chusing Church-wardens in the Parish of S. Saviour's Southwark, whether it was vested in a select vestry, or the parishoners at large; and it was declared to be in the latter, they having a natural right, as also a particular Act of Parliament made the 3d of Hen. VIII. and the Parish wardens were accordingly sworn in. D.J.
All persons who have sustained losses by the Spaniards, are to apply to Edward Greenly, Esq; at Doctors Commons, every Tues. Wedn. Thurs. and Frid, and to carry their documents with them, in order to make proof of their losses. ibid.
Monday Evening betwixt 9 and 10 Mr. Sandford a Gardener at Clapton, was robbed by 5 Foot Pads, of 5 s. his hat, wig, &c. They bruised his head and face in a most inhuman manner; then bound, and threw him into a ditch, where he lay two hours. He now keeps his bed, and is dangerously ill. Four of the Villains were for murdering him; but at the earnest persuasion of the 5th they spared his life. It is thought they were Journey-men Weavers. ibid.
Edinburgh. June 28. Mond. the Lords of the Justiciary continued the process against Mr, Elphingston till mond. 7 night: and after pleadings on the Trial of a Sergeant and 3 Soldiers for killing a man at the Lime-kilns in a mob, the Jury brought in their verdict, Not proved.———Thurs. night 17 anchors of Brandy were seized on the Links of Leith. C. &c. 25.
June 23. We hear that some days ago More, the ring-leader of a notorious gang of Thieves was apprehended at Whitburn.———Wedn. night 10 anchors of brandy, and on sat. 18 were seized at the Weems. C. &c. 30.
Glasgow, June 15. Last week we had an account from Port Glasgow, that one Mr. Whiteman, Clerk to Collector Walker, having supped with his Landlady, told her, that he behoved to have some stout Fellows to sit up the night with him; for at such an hour and minute, he was either to die, or be carried off. After the men got, he fell into divers fits of horror, thrusting himself into corners, &c. and died at the very hour and minute predicted. Ibid.
Dublin, June 16. We are advised from Pensilvania, that the Widow of McGarv'ly and her Colony of servants, are late arrived there, and are treated with such civility and respect, as to be in a fair way to arrive at all happiness that Country can afford.———Yesterday Wheeler and James, 2 proclaimed rioters were tried, and cleared. One Murphy a Foot-man received sentence of death for horse-stealing, and is to be executed wednesday fortnight.———Thursday last at Brackinstown, the H. Tho. Butler, Esq; 2d son of the Visc. Lanesborow, was married to the Widow of ——— Ormsby, Esq; a Lady of 50,000 l. fortune. C. &c. 25. Mac Gawley. S.J.E.
June 20. Thursday the H. Col. Otway arrived here from England; whose Regiment is in our Barracks.——— This week one Mr. Murray sold a piece of cloth, made of hemp at our Linnen-hall, which exceeded any flax for whiteness: and 'tis said, that it is impossible to make any Dutch Holland so white; so that we hope our Nobility and Gentry will encourage our own manufacture. C. &c. 27.
From the Pegasus in Grub street.
On Saturday Night last, between 10 and 11 a Clock, one Mr. Laycock crossing St. George's Fields to his Lodgings, was set upon by two Foot Pads and robb'd of 7s. 6d. in Silver, and the Villains would have stript him had not a Gentleman come up timely to his Assistance.
Capt. Gulliver informed the Society, that he had received a letter from a Gentleman complaining of the last Grub-street Journal; and was ordered by him to tell them, 'That he sent them the Epigram, Riddle, or Ænigma, which they said wanted both Rhime and Reason; that it was not his own, but its Author wil justify it &c.' The Society thought they had proceeded very tenderly in that affair, in not exposing those verses to the world. But since the Author has so good an opinion of them, as to undertake a vindication of them, in opposition to the judgment of the whole Society, they have ordered them to be printed, with 3 or 4 short remarks by Mr. Spondee a celebrated Critic.
Occasion'd by an Epigram, in last thursday's Grub-street Journal, on Mr. J. M. S———e.
And means no ill, for heav'n may hope.
But, sure, the Bard's not worth a fart,
Who nothing means, says Master Pope.
Criticks and Casuists, speak your mind,
Is S———e for Heav'n or Hell design'd?
Blest may the man be, by believing,
The Poet's hardly worth the saving.
1.2. Christ no where says, that he who means no ill may hope for heaven: and where he speaks of the Pure in heart, he says much more, than that they may barely hope for it; he says, they shall see God.
3. 4. Master Pope says no such thing, for he did not write the Epigram referred to: nor if he had written it, had he said what is here alleged. Neither do these 2 lines contain any opposition to the 2 former; and therefore the particle But has no business here. For he who means no ill, may by meaning nothing be an indifferent Bard, and yet according to the 2 first lines may hope for heaven.
5. 6. This Question is brought in by head and shoulders, nothing having been said about Hell in the lines foregoing. But it requires neither Critics nor Casuists to answer it: for if Mr. S——— means nothing, he certainly means no ill, and consequently may hope for heaven.
7.8. The man is declared blest by being pure in heart, and meaning no ill; and therefore the may be, either in the potential, or optative signification, intrudes itself where it has nothing to do; and what is worse, brings along with it another intruder believing, which vainly pretends to be a rhyme to saving.
The Society had hewn their reseatment of some rough language in the Letter, in another manner, had it not come from a Person, for whom they have a very great regard. But they can easily pass by in him some warm expressions, occasioned by his zeal in defence of bis Friend; which Mr. Spondee's Remarks will no doubt convince him was a zeal not according to knowledge They are sorry to find, that the world has so little taste, as not to be more eager in their demands for his admirable Poems. Which they design to recommend in a particular manner, it he think fit to perform his promise in relation to their Society. At present they shall only give one instance of his great abilities, That he has satirized thirty one Poets in twenty four lines.
The following Epigram we think contains more in 4 lines, than that above in 8.
Or a good verse on J———my M———r,
Proves but what either shou'd conceal,
Not that they're rich, but that they steal.
Capt. Gulliver sent the following Epitaph, written by a great Hand.
Epitaph on the monument of the honourable Robert Digby, and of his sister the honourable Mary Digby, in the church of Sherborne in Dorsetshire, erected by their father the Lord Digby.
Of model wisdom, and pacific truth;
Just of thy word, and in each thought sincere,
Who knew no wish but what the world might hear;
Of softest manners, unaffected mind,
Lover of peace, and friend of human kind.
Go! live, for heav'n's eternal year is thine,
Go! and exalt thy moral to divine.
And thou, blest Maid, attendant on his doom,
Pensive hast follow'd to the silent tomb;
Took the same course to the same quiet shore,
Not parted long, and now to part no more.
Go then, where only bliss sincere is known!
Go, where to love and to enjoy are one!
Yet take these tears, mortality's relief,
And 'till we share your joys forgive our grief;
These little rites, a stone and verse receive,
'Tis all a father, all a friend can give.
The Society rejected the verses, printed in the last Universal Spectator, on the same account that they rejected those on a Pen, meationed in our last.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Thursday, June 25.
Yesterday arrived the Mail due from France.
Moscow, May 27. The Czarina has acquainted Count Wratislau, that he cannot this year furnish his Imperial Majesty with the 30,000 men promised by Treaties, because she has occasion for all her troops to preserve the Provinces conquered from Persia. C. &c.
Paris, July 1, N. S. The great Salon in the left wing of the Castle of Versailles, which was a Hall for the Dutchess of Orleans's Life-guards, is to be made into 12 smaller rooms, 6 above stairs, and 6 below, to enlarge the apartments of the Children of France. The Actions are about 1425 livres, but the Contracts of the Annuities are fallen about 35 per cent. Last week the E. of Waldgrave arrived here from Vienna. It is advised from Turin, that the K. of Sardinia has published an Edict, forbidding all his subjects to make any donations of real Estates to religious Communities, secular or regular; and ordaining, that all the Lands which such Communities are possessed of since a certain number of years, shall be subject to pay the same Impositions as those of his other subjects are liable to. Ibid.
Madrid, June 23. The K. and Q. &c. let out from Soto de Roma the 5th. on their journey to Cazola, a small Town between Andalusia and Castile, at the foot of the mountains Sierra Morena. Ibid.
Friday, Jun 26.
Yesterday arrived two Mails from Flanders.
Rome, June 1. The Chevalier de S. George is gone to Albano with his 2 sons, to pass the summer there: but 'tis believed the Princess Clementine Sobieski will not go till towards autumn. D.P.
Milan, May 5. The Troops from Germany augment every day. The Earthquakes continue at Norcia and its neighbourhood, where 50 have been killed, as many wounded, and not an house escaped without much damage. D.J.
Vienna, June 17. The subjects of Hanover are forbid, under severe penalties, to sell any horses to the Imperial Jockeys, either for the Curassiers, or the train of artillery. Ibid.
Saturday, June 27.
Yesterday arrived the Mail from Holland.
Moscow, June 8. We hear from the frontiers of Persia, that P. Thamas had sent an Officer to Lieut. Gen. Locwaschoff, to notity his accession to the Throne, and to assure him of his resolution to live in good harmony with this Court. And that the Grand Signor having offered to acknowledge him, provided he would confirm the cession of the Provinces made by Esreff, he had answered, that Esreff having been a rebel and usurper, he could not acknowledge any treaty made by him to the prejudice of Persia. D.P.
Hamburgh, June 30. N. S. The Garrison of Swerin having been reinforced by a detachment from that of Domitz, attempted to retake the Post of Brandschan, but were repulsed and pursued by the Hanoverian horse, till they got within cannon short of Swerin. C. &c. It is written from Hanover, that the Courier, sent to London, returned the 23d with orders to reinforce the Troops of execution, in order to enable them to block up closely Domitz and Swerin. D.P.
Vienna, June 21. Orders are sent to the 6 Battalions that broke up last for Italy to hasten their march, and to go directly to Naples. Orders are likewise given to 16 other Battalions to be ready to march to Italy, as soon as we hear of the embarkation of the Spanish forces. C. &c By a list we see here of the Imperial troops in Italy, they appear to consist of 83,036 fighting men, to wit, 17,536 Horse, and 65,500 Foot. P. &c.
Granada, June 9. His Majesty has dispatched fresh orders to get all things ready for the projected expedition of Italy by the 30th. D.P. D.J.
Monday, June 27.
Hague, July 4. N.S. Several ships have been taken up at Amsterdam, for transporting the Troops designed for the service of Don Carlos. We have received advice, that the K. of Poland's encampment in Saxony is broke up; and that the K. of Prussia is returned to Berlin. P.
Yesterday arrived the Mail from France.
Paris, July 5. Our last Letters from Rome give an account, that the Factions were not yet agreed about the election of a Pope. P.
Tuesday, June 30.
Paris, July 4. The cabals and intrigues in the Conclave are without number. Certain superstitious believe, that the choice will be on S. Peter's day. Others talk much of a Latin prophecy of Obard, King of Northumberland in the IX or X Age; by which it is judged, that the new Pope will be drawn from his solitude: Discordia & sanguine trabent Hominem stantem in solitudine. P.
This day arrived the Mail from Holland and two from Flanders.
Peterburgh, June 12. Our fleet, which consists of 40 men of war and 20 frigates, lies ready at Crouslot and Cronstad to fail with the first fair wind, but what enterprize they are to undertake is not made publick. They write from Moscow, that the Czarina was resolved to review her Troops in person; and in the mean time her Majesty's officers have received orders to dismiss all unable men, and those who are upwards of 60 years old, that the Army may be compleated. S.J.E.
Vienna, June 16. A Courier arrived yesterday from Count Kinsky, our Ambassador at the French Court, upon which, a Council was held in the presence of the Emperor, the result of whose deliberations we are not yet acquainted with. However, the Troops coming from Hungary, have received orders to march back again, as 'twas supposed, to strengthen that Kingdom in case the Turks should attempt any enterprise against his Majesty's towns therein. Ibid.
Wednesday, July 1.
Last night arrived the Mail from Holland.
Genoa, June 17. The last letters from Marseilles impost, that the generals who are to command the troops, gallies, and men of war design'd for the expedition of Italy, were arrived there and at Toulon, and that the necessary preparations were making to imbark the troops. They write from Barcelona, that the Spanish troops, to the number of upwards of 40,000 men were in full march towards the sea coasts, in order to imbark ikewise. D.P.
Hague, July 7. It is written from Germany, that the king of Prussia will furnish 16000 men for the defence of the Empire; that the King of Poland, the Electors of Cologn and Bavaria, the Elector Palatine, and the Bishop of Bamberg, will furnish each of them 8000 men. Ib.
It is advised from Rome of the 10th of June, that Cardinal Corradini had thirty votes in one of the scrutinies, so that he wanted only five to be chosen Pope, and that in the next scrutiny he had thirty two votes, insomuch that he wanted only three; and that it was the general opinion that he would be elected. Ibid.
They write from Vienna, that the heavy artillery was set out for Italy, and that they continued to send thither all sorts of ammunition of war; aud that these circumstances, join'd to the little haste the Emperor shews to return an answer to the last proposals of the Allies of Seville, made them fear an approaching rupture: They add, that the Emperor had assured the Great Duke, that he will never depart from the Quadruple Alliance, and that this Prince has promised powerfully to assist his Imperial Majesty with money and provisions. Ibid.
On Tuesday Stocks were
South-Sea 104 3 8ths, for the Opening. South Sea Annuity 108. Bank 143 3 qrs. India 192 1 half, for the Opening. Three per Cent. Annuity 96 1 qr. African 45. Royal Exchange Assurance 94. London Assurance 12 1 8th. York Buildings 18 1 half. South Sea Bonds 5l. 2s. Premium. India ditto 5l. 10s. ditto Million Bank 107. New Bank Circulation 8l. 2s. 6d. per Cent. Premium. Benefits 1710 9 1 qr. Years Purchase. Nevis and St. Christ. Debent. 6 per Cent. Discount. English Copper 3l. 10s. Welch ditto 1l. 11s.
The Course of the Exchange.
- Amsterdam 34 7
- Ditto at Sight 34 4
- Rotterdam 34 7 a 8
- Antwerp 35
- Hamburgh 33 1 a 2
- Paris at Sight 32 1 half
- Bourdeaux at sight 32 1 half
- Cadiz 42 1 half
- Madrid 42 5 8ths
- Bilboa 42 1 8th
- Leghorn 51 3 8ths
- Genoa 54 1 half
- Venice 49
- Lisbon 5s. 6d. 1 4th
- Porto 5s. 5d. 1 4th a 5 8ths
- Dublin 11 3 4ths
Prices of Goods at Bear Key on Monday.
| per Quarter | |
| Wheat | 22 to 28 |
| Rye | 12 to 13 |
| Barley | 11 to 13 |
| Oats | 7 to 13 |
| Horse Beans | 17 to 24 |
| Hog Peas | 15 to 16 |
| Boiling Peas | 20 to 23 |
| Pale Malt | 12 to 19 6 |
| Brown Malt | 14 to 18 |
| Tares | 18 to 26 |
| Coals | 21s. to 23s. per Chaldron. |
| Hops 1728 | 20s. to 30s. per Hundred. |
| Hops 1729 | 30s. to 58s. per Hundred. |
| Rape Seed | 13l. to 14l. per Last. |
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Are, Love! the Emblems of thy sov'reign Sway.
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