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CJ-NH.770.041
21 Dec 1770:23 (166)
Boston, December 17. A very abusive paper, which was said
to be posted upon the door of a public building a few
mornings ago, we are told was taken verbatim from a play
called Venice Preserved; and that Mr. Otway was actually the
author. He and his accomplices have been dead long ago, and
can never be punished for it in this life, unless the
doctrine of transmigration is true. The impertinent man who
posted it up, deserves all the punishment which the law can
inflict, for so heinous a crime--We will not dive into the
heart of this imprudent man; but if he really intended, as
some say, to reflect upon the powers that be, and to inflame
the minds of the people against them, he has missed his aim;
and always will, while every one so clearly sees, that they
are, if we may be allow'd to quote the scripture language,
"Terrors to evil doers, and a praise to them that do well."
It will be the wisdom of this people, as it is their duty,
to have a guard upon their passions, & be peaceable.
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