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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 19, 1797
Page
2
A fragmentary report covers a London theatre performance with Mrs. Jordan and Mr. Reynolds. It praises Veritas and Albina characters, notes humorous and sentimental acts, critiques some ribald passages, and commends Mrs. Jordan's portrayal while urging toned language in future productions.
The article surveys newly elected Paris deputies and outlines their past roles in science, navy, law, and politics, signaling a shift toward peace and order. It also reports on Buonapartes armies in Lombardy, plunder, conscription, and taxation, with notes on Genoa, Milan, and other Italian states.
The Leeward Mail, closed yesterday evening at the Post Office, will be conveyed abroad by a royal troop to deliver orders to Naval and Military Commanders in the West Indies. The journey concludes by Saturday, with a Naval Officer then proceeding to Falmouth. In-town preparations continue as prison transfers occur and Old Bailey preparations begin next Wednesday.
Tuesday night at Ranelagh attracted hundreds for a masquerade event. Revelers praised the supper and wines while a drunk sailor caused disruption and a schoolmaster’s discipline drew comment. Finale scenes featured nuns, flower girls, housemaids, and fortune tellers.
Freemen and freeholders of Dublin city met at the Royal Exchange to present a petition to the Lord Lieutenant. Henry Grattan and the committee received an answer promising to lay the petition before the Majesty with a statement of Saturday’s meeting proceedings. High Sheriffs attest the document as true and proper.
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