London Theatre of 1607 A Glimpse of Vice and Fashion
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a 1607 London theatre night with Stanton and Hart on stage, Whitmanesque audiences in boxes and galleries, nobility in livery, masked women, and rustic spectators. It notes the era’s moral vanity, libertine displays, and the era’s stage curiosities from Wycherly’s era to Betterton legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Allence
Charles the Second
Stanton
Os’ Sha
Taille Kynaston
Adonis
St. James’s Park
Wycherly
Lely
Grémmont
Prynne
Rochester
Oldages
Orondates
Cas’ Sandra
Covent Gareng
Aristotle
Boru
Kedar
Dianah
Dryden
Almanzor
Lajus
Extracts on Paris Journals and their Reach
A discussion of Paris based journals led by Montreur and Journal des Debats. It notes wide European circulation, post office pricing, and differences with Spanish access. Describes Montreur history, editors like M. Sovu, and journalistic trends under Bourbons and Bonaparte.
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Paris
Edinburgh Review
Pptia
Cosefilationet
Journal Des Debate
Fif
France
Europe
London
Kingdom
Bubi
Spain
Montreur
M. Sovo
Buonaparte
M. Sovu
Monireur
Lome
Randers
Journal Des Dents
Cates
Bonaparte
Journal Des Debats
Journal Des Decate
Saintfoin Grass The Cushioned Feed for Poor Soils
The article discusses saintfoin as a judicious grass suited to dry poor soils with calcareous subsoil, noting it thrives where others fail and should be managed to maintain fertility. It covers sowing with barley or oats, fallow timing around August or September, and autumn feeding practices. It also reviews crop rotations with vetches and peas, stressing regular sowing, mowing timing, and the value of green manures for improving lands. It praises Saintfoin hay for cattle and sheep, and touches on broader agricultural improvements and a Dublin factory scheme aiding rural labor, with social and economic benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freland
Saintoin
Sumner
Abbe Geoffroy Journal Des Debates Critic and Benefactor
A fragment recounts the Abbe Geoffroy, principal editor of the Journal des Debates at its start, famed for biting satire and criticism. He allegedly amassed wealth through gifts to actors and authors, then died to reveal a cache of plate. critics praised or condemned him in equal measure for his influential, whimsical style.
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Journal Des Debates
Tts
Geoff‘yoy
Freron
Voltaire
Geoffrey
Employment of the Industrious Poor and Promotion of National Manufacture
To the Editor. Sir, having read in the newspapers about distress among the unemployed and the likely remedies, I was led today to visit several local workplaces and observe conditions firsthand. The writer calls for practical measures to expand manufacture and reduce hardship.
Case Interesting to Humanity of Two Owyhee Natives
Two natives of the Island of Owyhee, under Chiefly kinship, were brought before the Lord Mayor after drifting from their home in the Pacific. They had been abused as slaves, mistaken for Americans, and stranded in London with little money or language skills. An interpreter recounted their voyage from Owyhee, capture by a Spanish privateer, and eventual abandonment in London by an American captain who had promised them passage home.
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Pope
Donne
Ponce
Gonson
Jean
Anchelnr
Von
Permuae
Rodmphil
Pelanthny Palamedd
Dorathe
Dryden
Wide Southern
Ellipus
Treland
Ireland
Dublin
Colle Hag
Maxsion-Shuse
London
Owylice
Cou
Lord Mayne
Warrium
Sandwich Isles
Sunnday
Thames
Owyhee
John Tulgay
Wapping High-street
Gulf of California
San Josef
Valparaiso
England
Escape of a War Captive Sailed Home from Pacific Island
A two year old native captive from an unidentified Pacific island endured enslavement, torture, and fear during a stay with local rulers and Europeans. He escaped aboard a ship after repeated coercion, expressing a desire to return to his homeland. The Lord Mayor praised the captured warrior’s resilience while lamenting the lack of a safe solution for the stranger and urged English charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oston
Waa
Edney
Owystice
Europe
The Late Earl of Desart Passes At Desart House
An obituary recounts the late Earl of Desart who died at Desart House on the 27th in his 8th year, praising his public spirit, integrity, benevolence, and steadfast piety. It notes his early talent, public service, support for local tenants, cheerful manners, and calm resignation in death.
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Earl OF
Stithes
Dublin Journal Advertising and Subscriptions Notice
DUBLIN Journal announces for proprietors and readers that Advertisements and Subscriptions are received at Parliament Street Dublin A twelve and six twelve month rates listed and subscriptions also via clerks of the roads Public notices handled by J K Johnston and Co at the General Advertising Office Lower Sackville Street Dublin Newtes and Co Warwick Street Warwick Square London and David Roberts Edinburgh Weekly Chronicle Edinburgh English and Scottish agents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
France
Montbail
J. K. Johnston
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Mr. Maturin
Mexico
Greece
Africa
Sir Reed Howard
Elkanah Settle
John Dryden
Guy
Leura
Sle
Ayana
Lee
Hart
Ammon
Betterton
Mm. Barry
Hoxane
Bowttall
Statira
Tia
Parigian Journals
Meddicity Association
Dublin Socety
Warley Perbyr
Lay
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