Weekly Catalogue of Patriotic Lines and Local Gossip
A fragmentary Portsmouth week listing includes satire on ministers, notes on Moore and Sheriff Bull, alleged wine costs, marriage gossip, colonial and court intrigues, and brief items about Lord Manefield, Princess D, and the India Company. Mentions of Eyre, Junius, and a Prussian march are included with venue hints and moral commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Moore
Sheriff Bull
Gafort
Wilkes
Bull
Squire Morgan
Middiesex
Prince’s Court
Lord Manefield
Eyre
Jie
Edmund O Funius
D. of
Bruce-cafile
Bily
Junius
Credat
Fudeus Apella
Securions
Sylva
the India Company
A.mall
Prufsia
Thominclefton
Intrigue and Satire Amid Royal Marriage Debates
A verbose gossiping note asserts King Henry VIII era plots and noble intrigues over royal marriages. It contrasts the Duke of York's union with Chancellor Hyde’s daughter with contemporary scorn, praising virtuous lineage while lampooning courtly ambition and slander.
The Prince of Wales Escapes France En Route To Power
The article recounts a misrepresented claim about a House of Stuart prince seen at Plains and Versailles. It states the prince fled Scotland, sought refuge in Paris with Louis XV, was seized by a guard, imprisoned, then released with a promise to quit France within forty eight hours and support a future crown. He left for a more hospitable territory, guided by the French king’s pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Evening Post
House of Stuart
Plains
Versailles
Scotland
Paris
Louis the Fifteenth
Kingdom of
France
France’s King Defers Polish Throne Promise Amid Austrian Ties
A lettered account notes Louis the Fifteenth refused to crown a Polish claimant, citing alliance with Austria and preferring Prince Albert of Saxony. The envoy Prince Charles received a crushing reply, ending hopes of a Polish throne for the moment as he retreats to Bowillon, leaving readers to weigh royal scruples against royal promises.
Review of a 18th century stage performance
The critique analyzes a royal tragedy featuring Farnerine and Tamerlane, noting faults in plot, rhymes, and staging. It condemns the leading Irish actor Owenson for poor voice, awkward gesture, and lack of variety, while approving some cast members like Hull and Mattocks to varying degrees. The piece ends referencing a separate theatre notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Farnerine
Owenson
Ince
England
Rome
Tamerlane
Smith
Bajazet
Meneses
Wroughton
Ross
Hull
Axalla
Tamerlane at Drury Lane Review Mixed
Theatre critic notes Tamerlane at Drury Lane offers mixed results with Aickin and Reddith praised for effort yet others criticized. Debut performances by Cautherly and Packer face skepticism while Hayward shows potential and Barry earns praise in Arpasia. Overall tone cautious but respectful of some improvements and broader appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury-Lane Theatre
Tamerlane
Mr. Aickin
Owenson
Cautherly
Meneses
Packer
Axalla
Clergy Association Plans Parliament Relief on Subscription
A fragmentary notice describes a society promoting relief in the matter of Church of England subscription. Meetings are set for Mondays at Feathers Tavern Strand and Fridays at Chapter Coffee-House Puter fotter-row, with a third general meeting at Feathers Tavern on December 11. Proposals to Parliament are offered for sale by booksellers in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament
Feathers Tavern
Strand
Puterfotter-row
Finch
Association
Gort
Society
B. White
Bleet
Firéet
C. Dilly
Poultry
W. Harriss
St. Paul's Churchyard
W. Davenhill
Corfill
Election Notice for Stowmarket Parliamentary Vacancy
To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Suffolk County. You are asked not to use votes or influence on the current vacancy until a general meeting at Stowmarket. Your former member 81 trULT who served nine years in Parliament with honour and integrity will be put in nomination. the appearance of his friends is earnestly desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavant-Garden Theatre
Mr. Rowe
Lowry
Maffinger
Lincoln’s Inn-Felds
Game Lave
Calista
Lotha
Lothario
Smith
Mr. Benfley
Horatio
Iris
Altamont
Dyer
Mainy
Ross
Sciolto
Lavinia
Calitta
Bulkley
Suffolk
Stowmarket
Trult
South- Holand
Otober
Wiseeach
South-Holland
Nene
Wisbeach
Grundy
Waller
Polit and
Cambridge Journal
Holbeach
Giddifn
Y Barnes and Golightly
Pope’s Heads Alley
Royal Exchange
Cornhill
London
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R.H
D. of C
St. J S'S
Society of Bil of Rights
H d
Earl of
Jenny Seymour
Charles the Second
Duke of York
Hyde
Reynard
Earl of Rochester
Irin
Pat Fion
T Theatrical Review
Deuce
Cebnan
Coventt-Garden Theatre
Tame A Lane
Rowe
William III
Fats
Poland
Venables
Louis
Prince Charten
Albert of
Saxony
House of Austria
Kere
Charles
Bowillon
U F H.R
Church of England
Samuel Blodwell
Shrewsbury
Salop
Roberts
Loppington
Agas. Wem
James Smith
Angel
Barksway
Hertfordshire
Fix
William Gcowling
Black-Bullinn
Ware
Hazard and Co
Great Britain
Shefyi
Paritaniane
Hazard
Bank Tadia
South-Sea
India
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