Dramatic Echoes of Macaroni and Critics in Abington’s Era
The excerpt blends dramatic remarks on Mrs Abington and Lady Bob with stagecraft gossip, satire on critics, and notes on fashionable High Society. It references contemporary theater, references to Congreve and Phyffy, and observes reactions of critics, audiences, and actors in a lively, period voice. The fragment includes a Postscript to the editor and commentary on political unrest and tobacco moralizing in 18th century society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Olympus
Characer
Lady Bob
Paull
Abington
Mrs. Abington
Bob
Scripp
Phiffy
Giles
Feason
N. B
Mail from Flanders Reports Montevideo Claim Baseless
A Mail from Flanders Capiz dated November 7 notes Yewo flutes arrived from Buenos Ayres and debunks the report of Montevideo’s capture by Portuguese forces. The only action cited is the small Spanish fort at St Pierre on the Rio Grande, later retaken by Spaniards. Governor of Buenos Aires prepares 7000 troops and militia to defend Montevideo against Post guele threats.
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Flanders
Capiz
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
St. Pierre
Riogrande
Butpos-Ayres
Guele
Passage of the American Prohibitory bill in Commons
In the House of Commons on Monday December 11 the third reading of the American Prohibitory bill proceeded after Governor Johnston moved adjournment. The bill passed by 112 to 16 after a lengthy debate. Burke’s Georgia motion failed without division. Sedgemore Inclosure petition ordered to lie on the table. Committees adjourned to the 44th of the next month, then to January 26. House rose at eight and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hou.e OF Commons
Johnston
Buci Way
Burke
Georgia
Sedgemore
Committee of Ways and Means
Committee of Supply
Medens
Decisive talk on Parliament dissolution and bill timing
In the House of Cosmons of eteAtra on Monday Dec 4 Mr Malone reported the Stamp bill passed and ordered to the Lord Lieutenant. The committee examined heads of a bill on judges commissions and agreed to them. On Tuesday Dec 5 the Speaker noted a belief Parliament may dissolve soon and discussed timing of private and money bills before Christmas and a likely dissolution by March with a new Parliament in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blagéiere
Mr. Barry
Lucius O’ Brien
Ireland
Transa&tuel
Fragmented parliamentary note on staffordshire address and naval actions
A fragmentary report from Parliament references Yeflerdsy Staffordshire address presented by Majekyll Sist Jamess representatives. It mentions Stackbridge in Hauss, a Mui oe of the Thee Qhikera-Handrads, and a debated frigate action involving American and British forces. The sequence includes threats to a commander, a reprimand by an admiral, and requests for a bill amid ongoing inquiries into naval conduct and future measures.
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Dr. Johnson
Havin Fuasseeay- Deen
Estern
Scotland
Massachurent
Po Che
Evenine Post
Bristol
Dee T
Lord North
Jamess
Stackbridge
Hauss
Bom
John
Laverell
Eig
Ptiler
Tee Mihigiotes
Wales
Pericles
Proclamations Offer Rewards After Murders in Ireland
A Lord Lieutenant and Ireland Council offer rewards for capturing those responsible for a brutal murder in Tipperary/Eye region. The proclamation also records bread forfeiture fines and relief to distressed families, with scattered notes on other local incidents including a fatal domestic tragedy and clergy obituaries.
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Lieuenant
Council of Ireland
Ambrase
Bariatstowin
Tipperary
Eys
Evening Pott
Taft
Rocol
Wihigothset
Comes
Sandy
Firmingiey
Neottingehamshire
Harvey
Edmund
Shine he wrerethee side by him with g text
Fragmentary OCR note references Hopton Gok and core party, with unclear context. Mentions small enhancement and exemption concepts amid garbled wording. No coherent event or persons clearly defined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Hopton Gokderfal
Irregular Market Notes From A 18th Century Ledger
The fragment records shifting prices for grains and staples including corn, wheat, rye, flour, and barley with varied figures such as $85.4 and 28% discounts. Mentions indexed items, bank notes, and ticker listings, indicating a bustling commodity and financial snapshot.
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Postscript
Generaal Evening Post
Tién
Ieto
Wien
Witten
E ‘Schomberg
Dr. Fake
Europe
America
Duleran Lee
David Dalrymple
Sefftin
J. Moray
Fleet
Toncen
Eleeart Edison
Heptilgrim
Tuwerhchig
John Bunya
Johnsson
J. Rivington
B Law
W. Suaken Hewes
London
House O Lords
Lord Lyetelton
Kingston
Oragin
Warren
Schomburg
Falck
India
Comio
Ewore
Roca
J. Jokaten
St. Paul's Chorchard
Br. Perciva
Thomas Jones
StaGavigur
Southwark
Wille
Rome
Wide Dilly
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