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A newspaper, conducted on the true and natural principles of such a publication, ought to be the register of the times, and faithful recorder of every species of intelligence; it ought not to be engrossed by any particular object; but, like a well covered table, it should contain something suited to every palate.
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In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Charles Babbage
John Walter
Born:
1738
Died:
November 16, 1812
(aged 74)
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John Walter, founder of The Times newspaper, London, was born in London and educated at Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood.
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