Sans-Souci Party Critique and Travel Nightfall
A letter narrates a failing political critique to John Wilkes, detailing deception in politics and a debts scandal. The writer recalls a debauched dinner, harsh weather at Windsor, and a chaotic journey with Mrs Polly and Major Williams, ending with a formal departure from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Polly
Major Williams
Sir William Dickson
Allandont
Sir William
Colnbrook
Lady Bridget
Windsor
Mrs. Simpson
Eten
Red Fairy
Hounslow
Sam
Hushed whispers on a brittle city intrigue
The fragment describes a rumored alliance between a wealthy suitor and a family deemed untrustworthy, with strict scrutiny planned into arts used to seduce a young woman. It cites a consoling, insulting letter, public perception, and later gains claimed by the woman through influence, including a grant in a colonial setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broda
Gsoel
Voyage to Sans-feucttour Retreat Near Berlin
A writer recalls a retreat named Sans-feucttour near Berlin, organized by a king’s party from GeneeaL Posy. A four Indies group of gentlemen traveled by two coaches, planning a four day outing despite rain, with women in each coach and a cheerful mood before weather issues emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proufia
Berlin
T Tun
Metropolis
Kensington
Isis
Charity planter contrasts cruel slavery with humane aid
An elderly Louisiana planter helps stranded youths arriving from France by offering shelter, meals, and work, earning their trust and affection. He condemns brutal slaveholders, recounting brutal abuses such as a overseer forcing a slave into an oven and a later threat to a carding boy, highlighting the cruelty and humanity in contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Domingo
France
Arabie
Sven
Chiperon
The Tempestuous Dramas of a Widow Belmour in Review
A historical critique praises a drama centered on married life and female virtue, noting the lead performances by Yates as Sir Bashful Constant and Mrs Lovemore by Mrs Abington. It lauds King and Reddish for strong support, and commends Younge and Dodd for convincing portrayals, deeming the piece largely reformist and entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentleman
Yates
Bashful Constant
King
Reddish
Lovemore
Mr. Dodd
Brillant Fatbion
Ais Younge
Mrs. Lovemore
Correé&T
Abington
Belmour
Covert-Garv es Theatre Love in a Village Review
A London stage account compares performances at Covert-Garves Theatre and another house. Critics judge Shuter inferior to Hartry, praise Reinhold, Mattocks, Saunders, and Dyer, and weigh Dunstall against Bing. They favor Miss Davies over Miss Pope and rank Mrs Pitt and Mrs Scott in leading roles with emphasis on acting versus singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartry
Mers
Reinhold
Mattocks
Saunders
Hawthor
Young Meadows
Wiliam Meadows
Meil
Vernon
Dodd
Parsons
Bing
Miiss Valuis
Pope
Madge
Miss Pope
Miss Davies
Deborah Wwoudeack
Scott
Sirs. Baker
Lydia
Recruiting Officer Comedy in Drery-Lawne Theatre Review
A critical appraisal of Farquhar's Recruiting Officer performed at the Drery-Lawne Theatre. The review notes lively imagination and dramatic action, but cites loose plotting and overly risque dialogue. It praises entertainment value while calling certain indecent lines offensive and in need of softening, particularly in Sylvia's part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drery-Lawne Theatre
Novemiber
Farpibar
Farquhar
Shrewsbury
Captain Plume
Fiit
Sylvia
Notable Riot Over Stage Policy at Covent Garden
A harsh review of a Covent Garden performance criticizes Mr. Cantherley and Mr. Smith for miscasting and poor interpretation. It praises Mr. Packet, Mr. King, Messrs Moody Parsons Welton, and Mrs. Barry, while condemning a riotous crowd scene and a parade with a beef chain and flag as pitiful theatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cantherley
Captain Plume
Plame
Park
Smith
Covent-garden Theatre
Cautherley
Packet
Bullock
Merlrs
Moody
Parsons
Welton
Miss Rogers
Rose
Melinda
Mr. King
Sir Dingle
Otway
Patrive death report sparks rumor in local brief
Fragmentary report notes the death of a person named Juxrus alias EvMunNob the Fesuit and mentions Gunius as dead per a claim of fame. The text includes scattered names such as Ruth and Jotto and references a conspiratorial tone with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrice
Juxrus
EvMunNob
Gunius
Conmnen
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