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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Inspired by the King of Denmark, a private gentleman in Copenhagen offers 100 rixdollars in four prizes of 25 each for the best answers to four questions on divine redemption, Danish language comparison, parental instilling of public love, and economic writing liberty, due before the seat of St. John 1761.
Merged-components note: Continuation of the foreign news item about prizes offered by a gentleman in Copenhagen across page 1 and 2; the filler label on the second part is incorrect as it continues the same topic.
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1. Why have we absolute need of a divine Redeemer?
2. What are the advantages and defects of the Danish language, compared with the German and French languages?
3. To what point fathers, without prejudice to the state, may and ought to inspire their children with love for the public weal?
4. Which countries have been the most happy,
at those where writing upon public economy has
not been permitted, or those where every one has
had that liberty?
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Where did it happen?
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Copenhagen
Event Date
Before The Seat Of St. John 1761
Key Persons
Outcome
four prizes of 25 rixdollars each from a total of 100 rixdollars
Event Details
The example of the King of Denmark has engaged a private gentleman of Copenhagen to devote the sum of 100 rixdollars for four prizes of 25 rixdollars each for the best answers to four specified questions to be delivered before the seat of St. John 1761.