Garrick and Shakespeareidealist theatre critique rebuttal
A lengthy early modern op ed mocks Garrick for reviving old plays and worshipping dead authors while exposing tasteless staging. It argues genuine genius cannot be tamed by spectacle and condemns monopolistic theatre practice as harming public taste, urging reforms to support merit and liberty across society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrick
Stratford
Shakespeare
Shakepeare
London
Druryslane Playhouse
Reading
Fullian
Syriter
Public Service, Liberty, and Opposition to Press Gangs
A letter to the editor lauds the Lord Mayor and Aldermen for opposing illegal violence by press gangs and asserts constitutional rights, militia principles, and remuneration. It argues sailors deserve freedom and pay, condemns press violence, and cites Lord Chief Justice Holt defending a man defending his premises against unlawful assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haw
General Evening Post
Holt
Peace prospects and political shifts in Europe noted
London reports on ongoing peace talks with Spain and Falklands terms, while predicting ministerial changes. Ambassadors, pensions, and cabinet moves are discussed alongside speculation about Lord Chatham and Lord Camden attaining power, and Dutch pacific leanings influence broader European balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon-Don
Spain
Jaf
Europe
Falkland’s
Isles
Buenos Ayres
G. Pitt
Madrid
Paris
Madam Barre
Common Pleas
Mgs
Barthe
Wyne
M —Y
Lord Chatham
Lord Camden
Earl of Chatham
Southern
Aamsterdam
Texel
Swedens Dilemma Amid French Intrigue in European Affairs
Extracts recount Swedish distress under French influence, calls for a new Diet, and internal conflict between factions. Reports from Lifton discuss remonstrance, wartime preparations, and trade restrictions while notes from Rochfort and Cork describe naval losses, shipwrecks, and domestic protests against fashion imports. Extras cover maritime incidents, fires, a fatal accident, and clerical appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sTreland
Cork
Mediterranean
Sweden
France
Historic Market Prices and High Water Marks Noted
The report lists high water times and prices for grains and stocks, with details on wheat, barley, oats, corn, and flour at multiple forts and markets. It includes rates for bank stocks, India stock, South Sea bonds, and new annuities, plus transfer-book openings and dividend dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bank Anovitie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Postscript
Evawine-Post
Thithela Troe
Lifton
Boston
Bristol
Old England
Rochfort
Olonne
Addie
Hull
New-York
Maryland
John and
James
Newcastle
Harwich
London House
Bishopsgate-street
Dogor Averell
Limerick
Ireland
Sharp
Helmet Row
Warhefard
St. Luke's
Old Street
Portsmouth
Spithead
Daparelawks
Yelleteg
Asidia
Naxey-we
Bilis
Bank Long
Lamar Bakes and Leigh
York - Threes
Covent-garden
Contine
Dodsley
Pall
Brethrems
Queen’ S Arms
St. Paris
W. Nicoll
St. Paul’s Charchigne
R. Baldwin
JFSX
Westminster-hall
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