Strolling Gentlemen and the Poor in Colman Play
A fragmentary critique praises Colman’s Strolling Gentlemen and its theatre world. It contrasts performance and poverty, notes characters from actors to peers, and defends the poetic aim while sparing satirical edge. The piece laments the drumbeat of stage life and seeks humane praise for actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Riccarp
Roareo
Hambet
Hamvet
den Mark
Conmons
Pierce
Abolition Debate on French Coin Legend Causes Laughter
In Paris on April 13 the plan to remove the old Legend on the Coin of France sparks humor in the Diet. Abbe Couterrier decries it as blasphemy while M Bouche quips about ecus and blessings. The discussion concludes with the legend to be abolished.
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France
Couterrier
M. Bouche
Grand Plan for Place de la Nation and Opera House
King’s Architect M Poyer proposes a vast circular portico circling a public garden with a central statue and four figures Liberty Justice Peace and Plenty. Names inscribed on the frieze would list eighty three departments. Also a new Opera House and a linked street from the Louvre project. Hubert accused as a non French bankrupt and stock jobber. examined by Finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Place de la Nation
Louvre
Pice de la Nation
M. Buxot
England
Hubert
Committee of Finances
National Assembly Decrees On Ministry Reorganization
April 10 notes show M Camus announcing ten missions worth of assignats condemned to the flames. The Ministry’s organization resumed and decrees adopted. The Minister of Justice function defined as follows.
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M. Camus
Specified powers to apply laws and treaties to state affairs
The text outlines authority to apply the Seat of the State to all laws treaties patents and government diplomas. It empowers execution of laws as relates to legislative decrees and to the promulgation and putting in force of the Jews. It mandates constant correspondence with the Tribunals and with the King's Commissioners.
Russian officers head to Petersburg for Livonia war plans
Prince Potemkin arrived March 11 followed by General Suwarrow and other officers. Suwarrow is to be Commander in Chief. Empress may wage war defensively against the Turks while Repnin leads operations against Prusa. Government focuses on repelling attacks on Livonian frontiers, especially Revel and Riga.
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Prince Potemkin
Suwarrow
Ismail
Prusa
Danube
Livonia
Potemkin
Moldavia
Petersburg
Poland
White Rutha
Repnin
Revel
Riga
Weekly State of Politics Delayed to Wednesday
The Monday edition notes a postponement due to the length of Parliamentary Debates and other temporary matters. The Freekly State of Politics will appear on Wednesday.
Parliament Sessions and Bills Across Lords and Commons
In Parliament reports the Lords consider Manchester Canal, Fyfie'd, Shipton Mullet, Christchurch Road, and Wool bills with election tidings. The Commons study Supply, Ways and Means, slave trade debates, Sikh and tile manufactories, Carn bill, Quebec bill, Roman Catholic Dissenters, Holy Mand, Offenders Employment, Bank Dividends, and adjournment to holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Canal
Shipton Mullet
Christchurch Road
Quebec
Smith
Fort Cornwallis
Holy Mand
Thurenay
Bloute
Holydays
Windsor Lodge Noon Visit Sparks Delicate European Tensions
Royal party at Windsor Lodge amid cautious talk of war avoidance and Baltic possessions. Observations reference Prussian politics, diplomatic ties, and pressures from English and Dutch financiers. A duel at Troves ends with Count Stuary dead, amid broader notes on pardons and military discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Lodge
Prrr
Europe
Baltic
Feexeu
Evant
Berlin
Prussia
Priot
Kwarr
Count Hirtzsere
Lord Kenyon
Count Stuary
Prince de Vander Noot
Troves
Oxford Fellows and MA Admissions at St John and Queen's colleges
Country news notes new fellows at St John's and King's colleges. Charles Lionel Scott admitted fellow at King's, while Rev Bertrand Ruffel becomes vicar of Gainesford. Masters of Arts awarded to Roberts, Barnard, Owen, Brooke, Vickers, Brinkley, and Gunning. Andrews elected Magdalen evening preacher. Also reports a mill accident at Heddington Windmill with fatal outcome and two robberies near Woodstock and Campsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesirs
Antony Mainwaring
William Millers
William Stevens
Robert Jones
St. John’s College
Charles Lionel Scott
King’s College
Bertrand Ruffel
Trinity College
Gainesford
Durham
Mr. Wilson
Richard Roberts
Thomas Barnard
John Raymond
Queen’s College
John Ellis
Robert Owen
Zachary Brooke
St John’s College
John Owen
Bennet College
John Vickers
John Brinkley
Caius College
Henry Gunning
Christ College
Mr. Andrews
Magdalen
Mr. Shelton
Heddington
Cooper
Sturdis Castle
Woodtock
Campsfield
Woodstock
Election Committees Ballots Deferred to August Next Session
Ballots for Committees on petitions in HT Farmament Newcastle Horsham Plymouth and other towns are deferred to August and possibly later days. The election stands over until the next session.
Explanatory Letters Between Duke of Norfolk and Sir John Honywood
A dated 13 April 1791 letter from the Duke of Norfolk to Sir John Honywood discusses prior promises to inform him before presenting a petition against the Steyning Committee and asks forgiveness for not notifying intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Norfolk
John Honywood
Steyning Committee
Norfolk
Public apology and fire at Scriftove Palace
A letter to Grace of Norfale asks forgiveness for remarks in Parliament. The Palace of Prince Esternary at Scriftove burned in four places. a servant saved the prince. Lady Prymouth’s Grosvenor square house sold for 6220 paineas to Mr Pot JAMBE. Miss Gunvyine and her mother at Abbeville. Edward Pritchard and Charles Taylor executed at the Old Bailey for murdering their wives before a large crowd.
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House of Commons
J. Honywood
Prince Esternary
Scriftove
Lady Prymouth
Grosvenor Square
Paineas
Pot- Jambe
Miss Gunvyine
Abbeville
Picardy
Edward Pritchard
Charles Taylor
Old Bailey
Newgate
Royal Fleet Review Planned at Spithead
It has long been urged that before the fleet is laid up a review should occur. His Majesty desires a review to mark the return of European tranquility and the restoration of peace. The fleet is appointed to be reviewed on Wednesday the 8th of June at Spithead.
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Europe
Spithead
Portsmouth Dispatch Apr 11 17 Arrival at Spithead and Fleet Movements
Portmouth report lists the Asistance a 56 gun ship under Lord Cranston with Sea volunteers arriving at Spithead. Iphigenia frigate Captain Sinclair from Plymouth. Ulyssus 44 guns Captain Carthew sails for Spithead with Nautilus sloop Captain Lecky. Aquilon frigate Captain Montague arrives with a large smuggling cutter and 620 ten gallon kegs. Resisance 44 guns Captain O'Brien sails for Gibraltar. Lord Hood fleet to be supplied with anchors cables store-ships sails and masts. April 17 voyage to Southern Fishery St Vincent Prior to Alicant.
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Spithead
Asistance
Lord Cranston
Iphigenia
Sinclair
Plymouth
Carthew
Lecky
Aquilon
Montague
Formidable
O’brien
Gibraltar
Shipping News from Plymouth in April 16
Plymouth dispatch reports arrivals and movements of several vessels from France and Cork. Emanuel, Johnson arrives from France aboard the Emanuel. Inconstant sails from Ports mouth. Agenoria bound for London. Druid and Andromeda proceed westward. Swift’s captain Boatswain reports Lisdon-bound ships Sarah and Eliza. Providence departs Bridlington for the Island of Amland. Peggy damaged after collision with Royal Oak or Liverpool, which sank.
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Plymouth
Emanuel
Johnson
France
His Majesty
Portsmouth
Agenoria
Clarkson
London
His
Druid
Andromeda
Boatswain
Swift
Lechorn
Sarah
Eliza
Fitzgerald
Corke
Lisdon
Providence
Hutton
Bridlington
Amland
Peggy
Durach
Bristol
Limerick
Royal Oak
Liverpool
Betting odds and Derby prospects from 1797
State of betting notes April 14 1797 listing odds and selections for the Derby including Vermin LA Egremont Sir F Scagdish and Capt O'Kelly among contenders with various prices and expected outcomes. It records favourites and five leading names and market movements for the Oatlands and Claret events.
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Meteor
Vermin
Fidget
Lord Egremont
LA Egremont
P.p
Tor
Sir F. Scagdish
Capt. O'Kelly
Graham
Ship News Arrivals and Departures in April
April 18 reports several arrivals at Weymouth and Southampton with vessels from Lisbon Oporto and St Thomas s. Ships from Belfast London Gottenburg and Seville list names and captains. Also ships departing for Halifax Oporto Liverpool and Seville. A royal birth announced: the Marchioness of Satisoury, a son, at Arlington Street.
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Acorn
Davis
Iron
Cameron
Belfast
Minerva
Davidson
Lisbon
Weymouth
Elizabeth
Gerrard
Southampton
Good Will
Ewing
Oporto
Bristol
Ann
Franklin
Streights
Swansea
Jones
St. Thomas's
Corke
Helena
Hendrion
Recovery
Davy
London
Neptune
Willing
Fiora
Landberg
Gottenburg
Dean
Aoritaz
Ace
Zant
Deptford
Ave
Sangster
Halifax
Esther
Clap
William
Robert
Bryer
Seville
Diana
Viner
Liverpool
His
Argent
Nemesis
Barracouta
Arlington
Marriages of Sir James Eyre and Other Nuptials
On Saturday Sir James Eyre Knt Lord Chief Baron wed Mills Southwell sister to the Lady of the Bishop of Bangor at Lambe. Also Saturday at Lambe Mr P S Burrell Esquire of the Esciie Oulice to Miss Willis of St Pauls Churchyard. On Monday at Bath John Ogle Esquire Captain in the 6th regiment to Miss Barton daughter of Mrs Girton of Treard.
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James Eyre
Ixchequer
Mills Southwell
Bangor
Lambe
P. S. Buriell
Miss Willis
St Paul's Churchyard
Bath
John Ogle
6T& Regiment of Foot
Miss Barton
Died In Halle Doctor Semher Price Of Stocks
Notice records the death of Dr Semher on March 7 in Halle and lists a stock quotation page with bonds and annuities and late variations after one o clock. It notes fixed income instruments such as 3 percent consols and various annuities with prices and dates.
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Halle
Semher
Confosse
India
Navy
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Fun
Paris
National Assembly
Maroh
Parliament
House OF Lords
Country News
Camsrpee
Newcastle
Horsham
Honiton
Seaford
Roxborough
Cirencester
Sudbury
Dartmouth
Shafterbury
Grimsby Stockbridge
Bedford Crieslode
Radnor
Botton Sutherland
Poole
Stevning
Westminster Rights
Sir John Hongreeod, Bart
Lis
Norfale
Grand Napal Rev IE
Lord Hood
Southern Fishery
St. Vincent, Prior
Alicant
Ragaing Leboo
Ico
Ditio
Dublin
Waterford
Flanders
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