Was another of these pretended martyrs to Jewish hatred. Weever states, that “the Jews in the principal cities of the kingdom, did use sometimes to steal away, and crucify some neighbour’s male child,” as if it were a common practice. Since protestantism, no such barbarities have been imputed to the Jews.
Chronology.
1580. The first bombs were thrown upon the town of Wachtendonck in Guelderland. The invention is commonly attributed to Galen, bishop of Munster.
1726. Daniel Whitby, the learned commentator on the New Testament, died. He was born at Rushden, Northamptonshire, in 1638, and was eminent for ability and honesty throughout his life.
FLORAL DIRECTORY.
Golden Saxifrage. Chrysosplenum oppositifolium.
Dedicated to St. Irenæus.
March 25.
Lady Day. Holiday at the Public Offices, except the Excise, Stamp, and Custom.