The Dresden Elector's Court Concert and Ancillary Honors
An English observer recalls a Dresden visit to Elector of Saxony at Mymphenberg. The princess-electress sings and composes, the Elector plays on the viol da gamba, and a court concert features Schwindl and Panzachi works. The Elector and sister promise new music for the observer, while the Dowager Electress publishes her own major works. The article notes the singer’s health, language practice, and praise for the court’s musical culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EleSer
Peter le Fy
Saxony
Charles VI
Europe
Leipfic
Germany
Mymphenberg
Dimters
Huofian
Signor Gualagni
Aterome
Trishman
Phish
Elector
England
M. Abel
Highters
Lionor Panzachi
Dateiri
M. Naumann
Hector
Kroner
Ponpora
Dresden
Augustus
Poland
Bet
Schwindl
Bietter
Verona
Weight standards for guineas stir public concern
The article argues that current weight rules for guineas by the AG may unfairly punish heavier, genuine coins while lighter, defective ones pass. It warns merchants across trades would face injury and disruption, unable to weigh every payment, risking loss of customers and livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Janes
George the Third
Regulation of coinage to curb export and melting
A public letter argues for calling in all gold and silver coins and issuing a new coinage. Guineas would value at 218 but intrinsic value 2s 0d or 20s 8d, shillings limited to 11d silver. milled edge to deter clipping. Proposed scheme aims to prevent coin export and melting and to benefit the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Evening Post
Dork
Isaac Newton
Sir
Jaac Newton
Charles
James
Cain
Thunder Cloud Description From a Thunderstorm Observer
A correspondent explains the appearance and progression of a thunder cloud. The cloud forms dense black arches that swell rapidly, with adjcititious clouds joining to enlarge the mass. When large, its lower surface darkens, rain and hail may fall, lightning darts across the mass, and the cloud eventually strikes between cloud and earth in multiple points.
Jockey of the Green in a Rural Serenade
The poem portrays a suitor, styled Jockey of the Green, as a blithe and debonair figure whose gaze and verse woo the speaker. The speaker longs for a steadfast union, hoping to wed the Jockey who speaks of love and loyalty amid Tweed riverbank rural scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Strephon and Mrs Weichsel at Vauxhall Gardens Song
A sung excerpt by Mrs. Weichsel at Vauxhall gardens condemns jealousy and doubt in love. The lyric questions why jealous fears should disturb true affection and defends innocent passion against reproach, with references to Strephon and gentleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N- Deau
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Genevan
Evening ‘Post
Evenrno Pos
Rheds
Mount Arara
T. Cadell
Strand
de Guysy Rari
Fanbury
Nike
C. Dilly
J. Robson
New Bond
J. Walter
Charing
Cross
Great
Itdit
Ireland
Jacob‘ Hemet
He Majesty
Amelia
Bepee
France
Italy
W. Bayley
Perfumse
Cogkspur-freet
Haymarket
J. Price
Long-Acre
Cornhill
Adjai
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