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SCG-C.752.021
1 Sep 1752:11, 12 (952)
London, May 28. While the gazettes of almost all the
countries in Europe are big with important negociations,
extraordinary conditions, or immense preparations: which
excite wonder, attention or surprize! the newspapers of
Great Britain, and more especially the best authorised, are
as silent as if nothing was done or expected. Vauxhall and
Ranelagh are the great scenes of action. A masquerade is an
affair of great concern; the last intrigue of an actress is
a matter of general inquiry; a matrimonial quarrel makes
more noise than the stealing the French Marquis; and in
short, politicks have so entirely given way to pleasure, and
a genteel taste has so effectually rooted out that old
fashion'd humour, application, as to banish from amongst
polite people all other business than --- pure amusement.
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