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PG-P.733.004
1-8 Feb 1733:12 (219)
From the London Journal, Aug 26.
Abstract of A Discourse in Honour of the Queen.
The Grotto or Hermitage her Majesty has made at Richmond, or
rather the Bustoes with which she has adorn'd it, reflect
not more honour on the memories of the dead, than glory upon
herself; For Locke, Newton, Clarke, and Woolaston, whose
Bustoes are there plac'd, were the glory of their country.
. . .[1 column about the above men and the Queen who has
immortalized them]
The following lines were wrote on her Majesty's setting
up the Bustoes of Mr. Locke, Sir Isaac Newton, Mr.
Woolaston, and Dr. Clarke, in the Hermitage at Richmond.
Sic siti letantur Docti.
With honour thus by Carolina plac'd,
How are these venerable Bustoes grac'd!
O Queen! with more than regal title crown'd,
For love of Arts and Piety renown'd!
. . . [4 more lines]
Sui memores alios fecere merende.
Behold, O stranger new from foreign lands,
Where slaves obey what lawless will commands;
Where statues to the proud oppressor rise,
And hood-wink'd faith has put out reason's eyes:
. . . [6 more lines]
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