Debtor and Creditor Bill Sparks House Debate
Tangled parliamentary remarks focus on an alleged Bastard Bankrupt law, with critics calling for delay to reconsider clauses especially the bread and water provision. Speakers warn of arrestee abuse, gaol conditions, and magistrates' powers, while advocates insist on restoring older law and safeguarding debtors and creditors amid evolving legal practices.
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Editions Planned for Shakespeare By Malone Steevens and Others
The article notes three editors planning new Shakespeare editions in coming months. Malone will publish in May with added anecdotes. Steevens follows in August with a ten volume edition emphasizing contemporary reading. The Blue Stocking Crus next aims for Christmas or spring with a familiar criticism focus rather than language.
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Alarming entrenchments and art sales in London scene
The article notes fears that entrenchments will be undermined in years ahead. Sir Joshua Reynolds’s St. Cecilia portrait sold to Mr. Sheridan after negotiation. Yorkshire pedestrian Aspinall bets to walk York to London and back in six days starting in May. Obituaries mention Lady Hungerford Hoskyns of Herefordshire and Capt. Hamer of the Hull Invalids. Shipping items report ships remaining in the Downs and arrivals sailing to the River, with a list of vessels and destinations including Nelly, Malgara, Hebe, Netterwine, Scipia, Mittory, and Ceres sailing to Indias and Dublin routes.
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Subdued public letter from Chester official voices restraint
An Alderman and Magistrate of Chester notes sincere attachment to the Constitution while refusing to admit discussions on a subject. The writer cites sub judice concerns and confidence in the Legislative Body, dismissing a partisan declamation as contemptible and asking readers to refrain from public notice until a fuller deliberation.
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Theatrical Intelligence at Drury Lane Tonight
Drury Lane presents She Wou'd and She Wou'd with The Sultan of Covent Garden tonight along with This evening Reposiablegu and Harlequin's Chaplet.
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