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MEMBER OF THREE SUCCESSIVE PARLIA- MENTS FOR THAT COUNTY. With Singular Anecdotes, &c. Supposed to be the greatest instance of Penury that ever existed. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WRITTEN BY

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A Miser is an Enemy to Mankind; for how can be feel for others who is ever cruel to himself? His breast is steeled against Humanity: His Heart knows no Mirth; nor does the Tear of Sensibility bedew his Cheek. Gold. that's a Blessing to others, to him doth prove a Curse: Care torments him, and he has no Comforter.

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