Fragmentary Theatre Discussion In 18th Century Playhouse
The excerpt recounts a delayed performance with prologue and epilogue praised, an onstage apology by Mr Shuter, and audience debate over whether the play should be revived. It mentions Mrs Bulle, Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Mattocks, plus a matron named Philips and a cork trade anecdote, reflecting public reaction and theatrical controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulle
Henry
Frances
Griffiths
Mattocks
Shuter
A& A
Orward
Smith
Proprievor of the Pantheon and moral influence debate
A Middlesex Journal letter complains of attacks on Pantheon and similar venues. The author argues elite houses corrupt morals, noting how imitation from nobles to workers spreads vice and weakens virtue across society and villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Journal
PanTheon
Cornelys
Arthur
Almack
Boodle
England
Translation of Latin Verses On the Burning of Whitehall
Anonymous 1772 letter translates Latin verses about the Whitehall fire. It references King's pride, vices of the court, and a monument to tyrants. The speaker pleads to preserve the blaze as a warning to bold princes and a reminder of public justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Great Britain
Jove
Royal affairs and parliamentary actions in the realm
A dense report recounts debates in the House of Commons on the royal marriage bill, motions, adjournment, and shifts in party power. It notes pensions, peerages granted to Ponsonby’s wife, claims about royal finances, and hints of political realignments. Also covered are court intrigues, naval orders, and society anecdotes from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Comnenong
Mgr Dowdeswell
Billy
House of Commons
Lord Shannon
Ponsonby
Newell
Conyers
Essex
Elesion
Wekbh
Prince of Wales
George
Sandwich
Hartford
Durham-yard
Richmond
Dowager
St. Jahin’s Parke
Copenhagen
Aeen
Per‘hapé-Meore
Bugnénbourg
Ablburgh
Jutland
Bourmen of War
Portsmouth
Jennison Bhattot
Godfrey
House of Lords
Cox
Berkeley-Square
Duke of Cumberland
Newmarket
Welchman
Jack
De’mme
Srachers Tomorrow at various London churches and places
A fragment lists venues including Chapel Royal Whitehall Allhallows St Botolph Bay St Sepulchre St Giles in the Fields St Catherine Fower and Dr Holtingbery with references to Deborah joining bands and remarks on worship and trade notes and a Fresno-like phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah
Fogll
Bautus
Stocks on this day at one o clock in the market
Stocks concluded at one o clock with varied fractions and percent values for several issues. Listings include Bank at 151 3-4 to 152 1-4 with 3 percent, red 88 3, per cent conf 8 7, g-aths 7-8, and old S S Ann around 86 3-8 to 1 half. Other entries note India at 2134-214, Bonds Long Ann 2 0 6 1-8, and Navy and Viduaalling Bills 17-8 dif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Navy
Warehouse opens for genuine Jamaica Rum sales in London
GENUINE. Unanimous approval of the Society of the West-India Merchants announces a new warehouse at No 2 Lower Thames Street near London Bridge for sale of finest full proof Jamaica Rum. Price ten shillings sixpence per gallon, minimum two gallons, by John Eden agent to Collins and Co. Proprietors promise no credit, issue permits with each parcel, and offer fifty pounds reward for proof of artifice or adulteration by any proprietor, agent, or servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.U. M
Society of the West-India
Lower-Thames
Steet
London-Bridge
John Eden
Messrs. ColLins
Prieto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Biggs
Philips
Moon-street
Cork
Ez Naton
Bel Fay
Benfley
Erson
Shuter Betock
Braker
Syths
Karvéton
Varnith
Morriz
Nicholas
Wignell
Howme
la OD
Miller
Bulky Pars
Matticks
Matea Pasigoman
Griette
Lueys
Cardoen Scere
London
The
LO. N. D.o.ne
Brompton
Knightsbridge
Kensington
Europe
Rome
Diana
Cea
Eafe Indiaman
Court
Egmont
Jekyl
Carysford
Hay
Jamaica
St Mary Overy’s Church
Southwarkg
Pacernotter
Hant
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