Alonzo and dramatic critique clash in old manner
Postscript critiques the play Alonzo noting its ridiculous fable and language flaws yet praises its dramatic effects. It highlights lines on Velasco and Alonzo, comments on measure and phrasing, and mocks heroism scenes while preserving a sharp period tone. It also includes a reader’s letter about a yeast recipe and literary correspondence.
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Alonzo
Velasco
Oriniinda
Alonze
Prior
Teague
Alberto
Parliament's 20,000l per year royal brothers proposal debated
A London paper dismisses plans for 20,000l a year for royal brothers as premature without a civil list request. It notes forthcoming bills on arable fields regulation and an India law department, critiques the India Select Committee, and discusses dissenters' tests and tithe issues amid religious and constitutional debates shaping policy and finance for the realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
India
Select Committee
Ays
Yeast guidance and game acts urged in 1773 letter
The letter to the editor discusses yeast proportions for bread and notes the difficulty of grain loss to birds. It references 8 Eliz. c. 45 and urges revival or amendment of the Game acts to protect grain and livestock, arguing such changes would benefit provisions prices and public utility.
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General Evening Post
Stone
Azymus
Brecot
Burn
Wales
A&t
House of Commons
Debates on Clerical Tythes and Revenue Reform
In Exeter and London discussions, ministers propose measures to ease clergy tythe burdens via new taxes and reform. Reports note French and Prussian moves, Austrian occupation of Cracow, and regional crime. public actions include dog control, robbery notes, and a Leicester marriage. The East India Company warns of a General Court to consider dividend support.
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Francfort
France
Prussia
Hegjakt
Cratow
Exeter
Perasons
Hyde-street
Bloomsbury
St. Alban’s
Redburne
Leicester
Mr. Ludlow
Rowley
Brokerby
Noblestreet
Foster-lane
East-India House
United Company of Merchants of England
East-Indies
Leadenhall - Street
Theatrical entertainments and stock prices mixed in notice
The item lists Druay Lake and Alonzo at venues Covent Garden Alzuma and The Upholster, alongside stock prices for STOC Bank Stock India ditto South Sea 3 per cent reduced and various Confol. figures, with scattered figures like 86¢ and 1726.
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Druay-Lake
Alonzo
Covent-Gardens
STOC
India
Ann
South-Sea
Indig
fidia'Bons
Pat
Nagy
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