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NYWJ.740.012
12 May 1740:12 (336)
[Foreign Affairs. To the author of the London-Daily Post.
In a description of a "panegyrick" or "satyr" called Hocus
Pocus or The Political Juglers.]
The first scene shews us a Spaniard and an Euglishman
fighting, and the neutral Dutchman acting his proper part.
The second displays the manner in which each nation contends
for its share in commerce. The third presents us with a
view of the Cardinal and Chivalier in close cabal; and at a
corner of the scene is an emblem explaining the design. The
fourth exhibits a plan of Gibralter, with the Spaniards
besieging; and of Cadiz, with Admiral Haddock cruizing
before it. By these plans, the scituation, bays, and
entrance of both places, are very exactly described,
according to the best draughts I have seen. In short, the
whole is well executed, and is an agreeable amusement; and
therefore I cannot but, in justice to the ingenious author,
give this publick testimony of the pleasure I took in
viewing this emblematical satir.
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