Theatrical Review of Jane Shore Sparks Dispute
A reader rebuts the General Evening Post critique of Jane Shore, arguing errors in Rowe’s dramatization, disputes about Hastings and Alicia, and questions the play’s adherence to historical truth, while urging careful regard for religious establishment and ecclesiastical governance in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Shore
Evening Post
Reave
S'ore
Aue Shove
Alicia
Lord Hastings
Richard
Matthew Store
Rowe
Fane Shore
Iveg
Ding
Fave Shore
Edacard
Shore
England
Fare Shore
Wstcom
Sant
Rosave
Hafénes
Hastings
Dumont
Gibsler
Fane Shere
Circular Letter Warns Clergy Over 39 Articles Subscription
4A Circular Letter to the Ministers and friends of the Church of England dated Sept 30 1771 reports a society meeting that resolves to warn reform clergy against petitioning Parliament to abolish the 39 articles homilies and liturgy. The note denounces abbey and clergy seeking relief by subscription and argues against Protestant dissent from establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Irish Parliament Pensions Tax and Continental Mediation
Reports from London note Irish Parliament may suspend pensions tied to the King’s revenues while a two shilling per barrel duty on ale and beer imported from Britain to Ireland is debated. The King may act as mediator in a broader European crisis, with troops in Electoral dominions and a looming determination of the Valentia title. A Virginia assembly dissolution and Wilkes prosecution are also discussed alongside theatre news and operatic gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attars
Ireland
Irith House of Commons
Great Britain
London
Welch
Dublin
New-York
Virginia
Europe
Valentia
Wilkes
Stephen
Halifus
Berlmont
Mademoiselle Heweil
Zobeide
Leicesitershire
Covent Garden Theatre
Solander
Yates
Public House Break In At Sowerby Stirring Rough Ride
Report of a break in at a public house in Sowerby near Rutifax where robbers carried off a club box and a silver water jug after wounding the landlord in a scuffle. A mutton market sale in Darlington is noted with a four year old animal valued at Gold. An auction in Cney Street ends in a collapse as a cellar beam fails, sending many into a fall with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowerby
Rutifax
Dardington
Waftell
Burdan
York
Desso
Ney-Street
Tor
Pearl Distilling Essence and Pearl Centrifice Advert
Dr Jacob Hemet presents Essence of Pearl and Pearl Centrifice for teeth and gums claiming superior efficacy. Sold wholesale by W Bayley in Cockspur Street and retail by J Price in Leadenhall Street London. Also advertised as a remedy for toothache and scorbutic gums with breath freshening effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hemet
Amelia
Mr. Hemet
W. Bayley
Cockpur-street
Sear
J. Price
Opposi
Leadenhall-street
London
Vrier
Theatrical Entainments and Playline Listings
Yesterday in Covent Garden The Guardian presented Timon of Athens with Harlequin's Invasion and A new Tragedy called Zubeide with The Commissary This evening The fring Tragedy The Devil to Pay also noted Davay Lane entries for The Same Tragedy and The Devil to Pay Portugal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davay-Lane
Timon
Athens
the Guardian
Harlequin
Covent-Garorn
Commisary
No Alteration in the Assize of Bread This Week
Market notices report no change in bread prices and list assorted financials including Bank stock items, South Sea bonds, India annuities, and various government securities. Highlights include South Sea 3 percent, India bonds at 52s price, and references to annuities and navy bill long annuities.
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Atoures Ih
India
Frank Annwites
Gogatas
India Ann
India Bonds
Pr. Navy, &c. Bill
Bank Long Ann
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Postscript
Bos
Atlantic
North America
Romih
Tam
Wisan
Society For the
Kennet
Colman
Boston
Siman
Fath
Jesus Chris
C. Kay
PHE Society
London-Rridge
James Hervey
Ben
Grosvenor
D.D
G. Keith
Gracechurch - Street
Wright
Miss Ridde
Newbery
Thoms
Greengough
Ludgate-streets
F. Newrebery
Crly
John Newbery
St. Paul's Chercheyard
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