02 May 1805
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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 02, 1805
Page
1
A notice advertising WM Hunter’s State of Europe sketches and the Parliamentary Register from 1743, noting the published volumes for the current session. It calls on gentlemen to order copies, highlighting scarcity and gilt binding.
A crowded 19th century bookseller list advertises works on rural architecture anatomy law and general literature. Titles include The Anatomy of Humors Vades-Mecum and classic law texts with publishers Lackington Allen Murray and Hatchard accompanied by plates editions and reduced prices for entry.
Mr Harrison announces an annual concert with 100 performers led by Mc. EF. Cramer and featuring Miss Harrison and Miss Emma Harrison in harp and piano duets. Solo and choral works by Dussek, Handel, Mozart, Purcell, and others, with tickets at Mr. Harrison’s No. 19 Percy Street and local music shops. Also notices cosmetic ery in nearby column.
The auction listing describes the sale of Port Tae at a private sale held Monday noon. The property sits in a central site with stables outbuildings, gardens, and two mounds of ground. It notes possession and covenants and lists numerous local names and locations connected to the property.
Notices from the King s Theatre and East India House advertise a Monday benefit concert with ticket outlets in multiple shops and offices. A red morocco pocket book with letters is missing and offers a reward for return by mail. The East India Company invites proposals by May 15 for copper bottomed ships to freight goods to New South Wales and China, with tender details and submission conditions.
The Lords discussed discharging an order on May 1 regarding Mr Justice Fox and considered delaying to a future day. They debated the Advowson Bill provisions with bishops and ministers weighing information and a clause on restricting small livings, then adjourned to Monday after reporting progress. In the Commons the Speaker noted only nine members present and the House adjourned.
Madame Grassini announces a Benefit Night at King's Theatre this Thursday May 2. The program features Gl'orazzi Ecuriazz i an Italian grand serious open with choruses by Cimarosa sung by Braham with diversions after the first act. A new ballet La Belle Lai tiere Blanche Reine de Castille by Digville follows. Tickets available at multiple venues.
Benefit notices announce the Young Roscius staging of King Richard the Third at Drury Lane with Dike of Gloucester in his first appearance in the role. Cast includes Kailor Richmond Mr Pope Queen Elizabeth Mrs Powell and features The Prize or 2 5 3 6. To-morrow presents First Loves Sabina Ros Mrs Jordan with The Soldier's Return.
The Theatre Royal Covent Garden presents This Eventing and Who Wants a Guelner with a cast including Mr Lewis Kendle Munde Chapman Kemble Simmons Waddy Davenport Ensery Fawcett Master Horre Benson Gibbs Mattocks Brunton and Mrs Mattocks Also Hari Poin Ouicksilver Somorrow and Who Wants a Guties featured.
The Wolingham arrives from Lisbon after fourteen days, delivering letters with reports of Cadiz fleet movements and French reinforcements. Other dispatches discuss Lord Nelson off Cadiz, Brest armament preparations, and fears of an Irish campaign, plus a prize taken from Lima to Cadiz by privateers and a jumble of public-interest gossip from London.
A call to steadfast defense against invasion stresses that no enemy has yet struck Ferrol, but nations must unite to resist Corsican rule. It asserts a free people prefer death to slavery, vows unyielding courage, and urges continued unity to preserve liberty for posterity.
Lord and Lady Hottam and Mr. B Frere arrived as passengers on the Walsingham packet from Lisbon. The fear of Portugal being drawn into the war by France has somewhat subsided, and they are expected in town today.
American papers report the French force evacuated Dominica and moved to Antigua. The Emperor of Haiti plans to attack St Domingo with reinforcements from France. Dessanning brigands sent to Porto Plata were executed by Spaniards. Americans complain of naval commanders forcing U S subjects into British service.
Mr Sheridan’s motion did not proceed yesterday due to insufficient Members present at the usual hour. Neither Sheridan nor his supporters were in the House when the Speaker counted. Mr Waupean’s motion for an Address to the King to erase Lord Menvisce from the Privy Council stands for today. Reports suggest the Catholic question discussion may be deferred.
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