The Duke of Burgundy Trademarks a Mock Trial Play
A review condemns Mr Jones's drama for its implausible plot and wooden characters. The Duke of Burgundy presides in a mock tribunal, fining and banishing townspeople, then condemns Renault and exalts virtue, ending with a condemning portrayal of a failed stage piece. The critic laments the play’s lack of naturalism and callous sentimentality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wik Govainor
Aba Mike
Ndy
Burgandy
Conuam
Thomenoxy
Gover
Count de Sourcal
Nan
Whdin
Renault
Duke of Burgundy
Gret
Count de Surval
Dazivelt
Madame Danvelt
Mies Waitskenr
Deny
Reneult
Madame Danieli
Danvelt
Mr. Jones
Eenadd
Auitee
Curragh Race Stakes and Derby Prospects In 1819
Sporting intelligence covers Curragh races with stakes for two year olds and three year olds, listing horses such as Rob Ray Dass Fitzemily Oliver Cromwell and Dandy. Also notes a broader debate on Scottish land improvement and transport, including irrigation, drainage, and water transport to ease travel and prevent overloaded coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eKirwan
Whaley
Ch. c. Chisseller
Royal Birth Day and Drury Lane theater shifts unfold in London
The report describes royal celebrations for the king's birth, with church bells, flags, and cannon salutes across St James's Park and the Tower. It notes Drury Lane preparations and resignations of the theatre sub-committee, plus talks of Elliston and Kean managing next season. Ambassadors and physicians are listed among attendees at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davia
Keane
Wilsnmn
Eterborough
Wudterlies
Leopold
Claverpne
Duke of York
Lane
Duchess of
Stephen Kemble
Elliston
Kean
Drury Jane Theatre
St. James’s Park
London
Meeting to petition Parliament on foreign enlistment bill
Yesterday morning six troops of the 18th Hus Sara landed here from Liverpool and two more arrive. A requisition to the Lord Mayor calls a Special Court to urge economy and reform in Parliament. Letters from Lisbon describe immense grain importation, new duties on wheat and Indian corn, and low barley stocks. A May 26 1819 letter from aboard the Henry praises Captain Newport and the ship’s comfortable voyage home.
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Hussara
Liverpool
London
Cowmons
Lisbon
Odessa
Riga
Archangel
Sco
Oporto
Eliers
France
Renneele
Extead
Henry
Dublin
Eyne
Newport
Anniversary of the King’s Birthday Across Irish Garrisons
Reports from Galway, Limerick, Kilkenny, and Clonmel describe royal birthday honors. Regiments paraded, fired feu de joie, and town streets glowed with illumination as guards, artillery, and dragoons celebrated the monarch’s 81st year. Casualties noted at Killaloe fair amid rioting fears.
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Pas Rade
Snl
Kilkenny
Waresgong
Jung -G
Uisu
Regi
Galeway
77Th
Galway Advertiser
Limzxicx
O'Loughlin
Royal Artillery
Desbrisay
Light Dragoons
Onslow
Foresteen
Royal Welch Fusileers
Pearson
Limerick
Newcastle
Ehorsea
Kildare
Killaloe
Franklin
Knocking
Cabervulish
John Collins
Henry Millwood
Court Black
Canton
Carlow
Dunban
Carlow Morning Post
Clonmel
Ste of
Whitehaven
Thomas Mann
N. KE
Porsons
White Lion
Kilkenny Agricultural Report Notes Weather and Crops
Heavy rains early month delayed barley sowing and potato planting. After mid month favorable weather, farmers resumed field work and late spring crops progressed well. Barley fared despite frost, potatoes planted early suffered frost in some districts, wheat and oats promise good yields, meadows flourish, flax yields limited but viewed as national employment benefit. Fairs stock levels high but prices steep, old potatoes ample but market prices climbed to exceptional levels. Report notes distressing village practices raising public ire. Date cited June 1 1819.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Countess of Okmonde
Gas lighting sparks citywide inquiries and odd cases
The piece notes gas lighting spreading in post offices and towns, questions why the city lags, and recounts a Whitehaven masquerade outfit. It also reports a pickpocket on Carlisle bridge arrested, describes pickpocket lingo with go-boys, a powder explosion incident in London’s King’s Bench Court, and a Trinidad sugar shipment arrival.
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England
London
Maccaroni
Whitehaven
Faucett
Carlisle Bridge
Swan
College-street
Jane
Gielays
King's Bench Court
Hume
Long-acre
Ife
Bing Hope
Collins
Trinidad
Corgo Sugara
Prison sentences in barefaced theft and assault case
Court records reveal multiple theft and assault convictions. Whelan and Quirk deny rope theft, while Cummins is found guilty of stealing Bible-related items. The Recorder condemns depravity, sentencing Cummins to 12 months hard labor and Harrington to seven years transport. Welsh receives six months and branding.
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Murath
James Quirk
Pat
Whelan
MM. Relily
Reilly
Quirk
Julia Cumming
House of Correction
Southfield
Richmond Pestitentiarys
Joseph Harrington
Firmnass
Rez Corder
Margaret Campett
Campbell
James Doyle
Thea Curt
Births and deaths fill Shannon Lodge and Lisheen
Birth notices from Shannon Lodge County Limerick mention a daughter to Luaynp Bag and a son to Captain Juta Ganeart at Castle Lake County Clare. Marriages include Benjamin Bourton to Joan Brown of Limerick and Major Hasttrox’s daughter to Newry, while several obituaries honor Mrs. Moons, Miss UWkwonton, Mrs. Byaxe, and Dr. John Dorie of Usher's Island among others.
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Shannon Lodge
County Limerick
Kew
Luaynp
Bag
al Lewes
Pasten
Royal Hlorse Artillery
Ave
Cora
D. AL. Wanage
Chidren
Aude Girth
Thei Walker
Castle Lake
County Clare
Cap‘ain
Hasttrox
Fitzwilliam-street
Moons
Richard Moone
Eay
Tip Perary
Meath
Crantsan
George LaaLig Gansoon
Great Britain
Byang
Mr. Il
de Weilaga Uuweruue
Usher
Joux Dorie
Royal College of Surgeons
St. Patrick's College
Maynouth
Bia
Waele
North
Great George
Uwkwonton
Workstreet
St. James's Square
London
Launy Agari
Charl Wseui Lu
Lana MaGuiity
Parnicx Maceiag
Drouberill
Uear Newry
O'Llanlon
Moat Bayoell
Queen Square
Uath
Queensborough
Pyasage
Cork
Mire
Casmenisen Brane
D. Evans
Alphe Crescent
Mise IpaAaee Baany
Citakcos Bana
Dublin Corn Exchange Market Report June 9
Auction notes show oats in better demand with price advances over previous weeks. Good feeding oats scarce yet sought after while barley and wheat hold steady values. flour prices steady with limited supply and small gains noted in feeding oats.
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Dublin
Lda
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Sporting Intelligence
Scotland
White Lion Inn
Eigre
Althgey
Geiaard
Douglas
Isle of Man
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