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A watch for a wise mans observation : in two parts. First, a divine poem on the three persons in the Holy Trinity, the four evangelists, the ten commandements, and the twelve apostles. The second, a preparation (by a holy life) for the hour of death, that we may be all fitted for our latter end, when we shall go hence, and be no more seen. By D.B.
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Travels into Turkey: containing the most accurate account of the Turks, and neighbouring nations, Their Manners, Customs, Religion, Superstition, Policy, Riches, Coins, &c. The whole being a series of remarkable observations and events, interspers'd with great variety of entertaining incidents, never before printed. Translated from the original latin of the learned A. G. Busbequius. With Memoirs of the Life of the Illustitious Author.
Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain de, 1522-1592.Date: M.DCC.XLIV. [1744]- Books
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The melancholy narrative of the distressful voyage and miraculous deliverance of Captain David Harrison, of the sloop, Peggy, of New York, on his voyage from Fyal, one of the western islands, to New-York, who Having lost all his Sails in a long Series of hard Weather, and entirely exhausted his Provisions, lived two and forty Days without receiving the least Food, till he was happily relieved by the Humanity of Capt. Evers of the Susanna, in the Virginia Trade. - In this Narrative the Expedients which Capt. Harrison and his Men made Use of for their Subsistence are particularly set forth, who twice cast Lots for their Lives, and were to have killed the second Man on the very Morning they were providentially taken up. - The Whole being authenticated in the strongest Manner, by repeated Depositions, Before the Right Hon. George Nelson, Esq. Lord-Mayor of the City of London, and Mr. Robert Shank, Notary Public. Written by himself.
Harrison, David, Captain.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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The practical surveyor, or, the art of land-measuring, made easy. Shewing by plain and practical Rules, how to Survey any Piece of Land whatsoever, by the Plain - Table, Theodolite, or Circumferentor: Or, by the Chain only. And how to Protract, Cast up, Reduce, and Divide the same. Likewise, A New Method of Protracting Observations made with the Meridian; and how to cast up the Content of any Plot of Land, by Reducing any Multangular Figure to one Triangle: Being more exact and expeditious than heretofore used. To which is added, an appendix, Shewing how to Draw Buildings, &c. in Perspective, from Observations made by the New Theodolite, its Use in Levelling, in finding the exact Number of solid Feet, contained in any Timber Trees before they are cut down, by Inspection only; and also the Use of a new-invented Spirit-Level. With several other Things never before made Publick. By Samuel Wyld, Gent.
Wyld, Samuel.Date: M.DCC.XXV. [1725]- Books
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By command of the King of Kings, (a) and at the desire of all who love his appearing, (b) at the Theatre of the universe, (c) on the eve of time, (d) will be performed, The great assize, or day of judgment. (e) The Scenery, which is now actually preparing, will not only surpass every Thing that has yet been seen, but will infinitely exceed the utmost Stretch of human Conception (f). There will be a just Representation of all the Inhabitants of the World, in their various and proper Colours; and their Customs and Manners will be so exactly and so minutely delineated, that the most secret Thought will be discovered (g). For God shall bring every Work into Judgment, with every secret Thing, whether it be Good, or whether it be evil. Eccles. xii. This Theatre will be laid out after a new Plan, and will consist of Pit and Gallery only; and, contrary to all others, the Gallery is fitted up for the Reception of the People of high (or heavenly) Birth (h), and the Pit for those of low (or earthly) Rank (i). - N. B. The Gallery is very spacious (k), and the Pit without Bottom (l). To prevent Inconvenience, there are separate Doors for admitting the Company; and they are so different, that none can mistake that are not wilfully blind. The Door which opens into the Gallery is very narrow, and the Steps up to it are somewhat difficult; for which Reason there are seldom many People about it (m). But the Door that gives Entrance into the Pit is very wide, and very commodious; which causes such Numbers to flock to it, that it is generally crowded (n). - N. B. The strait Door leads towards the Right-Hand, and the broad one to the Left (o). It will be in vain for one in a tinsel'd Coat and borrowed Language to personate one of high Birth, in order to get Admittance into the upper Places (p); for there is One of wonderful and deep Penetration, who will search and examine every individual (q); and all who cannot pronounce Shibboleth (r) in the Language of Canaan (s), or has not received a white Stone and new Name (l), or cannot prove a clear Title to a certain Portion of the Land of Promise (u), must be turned in at the left Door (w). The Principal Performers Are described in 1 Thess. iv. 16. - 2 Thess. i. 7, 8, 9. - Matt. xxiv. 30, 31. - xxv. 31, 32. - Daniel vii, 9, 10. - Jude 14. 15. - Rev. xx. 12 to 15, &c. But as there are some People much better acquainted with the Contents of a Play-Bill than the Word of God, it may not be amiss to transcribe a Verse or two for their Perusal. ̀̀the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, in flaming Fire, taking Vengeance on them that obey not the Gospel,'' but ̀̀to be glorified in his Saints. A fiery Stream issued and came forth from before him: A thousand thousands ministred unto him, and ten thousand Times ten thousand stood before him: The Judgment was set, and the Books were opened; and whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the Lake of Fire.'' Act First of this Grand and Solemn Piece Will be opened by an Arch-Angel, with the Trump of God (x). For the Trumpet shall sound, and the Dead shall be raised. 1 Cor. xv. 52. Act Second Will be a Procession of Saints in White (y), with Golden Harps, accompanied with Shouts of Joy, and Songs of Praise (z). Act Third Will be an Assemblage of all the Unregenerate (a). The Music will consist chiefly of Cries (b), accompanied with Weeping, Wailing, Mourning, Lamentation, and Woe (c). To conclude with an Oration by the Son of God. It is written in the 25th of Matthew, from the 34th Verse to the End of the Chapter; but for the Sake of those who seldom read the Scriptures, I shall here transcribe two Verses: ̀̀then shall the King say to them on his Right-Hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World: Then shall he say also unto them on the Left-Hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting Fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.'' After which the Curtain will drop, Then, O to tell! John v. 28, 29. - - Some raised on high, and others dom'd to Hell! Rev. v. 8, 9. - xiv. 3, 4. - - These praise the Lamb, and sing redeeming Love, Luke xvi. 22, 23. - - Lodg'd in his Bosom, all his Goodness prove:-xix. 14, 27. - - While those who trumpled under-foot his Grace Matt. xxv. 30. - 2 Thess. i. 9. - Are banish'd now for ever from his Face; Luke xvi. 26. - - Divided thus, a Gulph is fix'd between, Matt. xxv. 46. - - And (everlasting) closes up the Scene. Thus will I do unto thee, O Israel; and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. Amos iv. 12. Tickets for the Pit, at the easy Purchase of following the vain Pomps and Vanities of the fashionable World, and the Desires and Amusements of the Flesh (d): To be had at every Flesh-Pleasing Assembly. If ye live after the Flesh ye shall die. Rom. viii. 13. Tickets for the Gallery at no less Rate than being converted (e), Forsaking all (f). Denying Self, taking up the Cross (g) and following Christ in the Regeneration (h): To be had no where but in the Word of God, and where that Word appoints. He that hath Ears to hear let him hear. And be not deceived: God is not mocked. For whatsoever a Man soweth, that shall he also reap. - Matt. xi. 15. - Gal. vi. 7. N. B. No Money will be taken at the Door (i), nor will any Tickets give Admittance into the Gallery, but those sealed by the Holy Ghost (k), with Immanuel's Signet (l). Watch therefore; be ye also ready; for in such an Hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh. Matt. xxiv. 42, 44.
Hill, Rowland, 1744-1833.Date: [1774]- Books
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Theological converse. In a dialogue, between Juventus and Puber. The several Branches of which, may be said to comprehend A Definition Of Adam in Paradise: Singular. Idem ibid: Plural. Idem in Fallen State. The Possibility of Adam's Fall. The Original of Adam's Sin: shewing how God was not the Author of it. What is meant by the Lord's repenting, &c. that he had made Man on the Earth. Gen. 6. 6.) The Scripture Doctrine of Regeneration. - Redemption. Salvation. - Eternal Life. The Work occasionally interspersed with brief Philosophical and Metaphysical Strictures. By Philanthropos. To which is added, a Supplement: Discovering the the Sin unto Death: in its Nature and final Judgment. By the same author.
Philanthropos.Date: [1785?]- Books
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By the Lord Chamberlain's license. At Free-Masons Hall, Great Queen-Street, This present Friday, March 27, 1795. Reading, By Mr. Holman, Mr. Pope, and Mr. Fawcett. Vocal music, By Mr. Incledon, Mr. Fawcett, Master Danby, Messrs. Street, and Taylor. Part I. Maria-(sterne)-Mr. Pope. Song-̀̀sally in our Alley''-Mr. Incledon. Criticism-(sterne)-Mr. Holman. Song ̀̀boxing the Compass,'' Mr. Fawcett. New Glee ̀̀my mother had a maid called Barbara.''-Words by Shakspeare, (shield) Melf. Incledon, Street, Taylor and Master Danby. Part II. Dryden's Ode of Alexander's Feast-Mr. Holman. Song-̀̀old Towler,''-(shield)-Mr. Incledon. The Old Cheese. - And New Song-The Equivalent- (Reeve) Mr. Fawcett. Garrick's Ode on erecting a Statue to Shakspeare-Mr. Pope. Chorts ̀̀all shall yield to the Mulberry Tree.''-Mess. Incledon, Street, Taylor and Master Danby Part III. The Cobler-(wesley)-Mr Holman. Song-̀̀black-Ey'd Sulan''-Mr. Incledon. Monsieur Tonson-(a true Story)-Mr. Fawcett. Song, ̀̀the Moon illum'd the silver flood.'' (Atwood) Mr. Incledon. The Dog-(whitehead)-Mr. Pope. To conclude with the Song-The Storm, ̀̀cease rude Boreas,''-Mr. Incledon. The Songs and Glees to be accompanied on one of Longman and Broderip's Patent Grand Piano Fortes, By Mr. Major. The Public is respectfully informed, that Mr. Holman, Mr. Pope, and Mr. Fawcett, Will continue their Reading Four Nights: Tuesday next, - - March 31 Wednesday - - April 1 Thursday - - - April 2 And Finally conclude on Saturday April 4 Admission to the Hall 5s. - to the Gallery 2s. 6d. The Doors will be opened at Seven O'Clock, and the Performance legin precisely at Eight.
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The christian's prayer book; or, complete manual of devotions. In four parts Containing Introductory Discourse on the Use and Advantage of Prayer. - Ejaculatious for the Morning, - Family Prayers. - Prayers for Children, for Youth, and for Servants. - Graces before and after Meat. - Instructions for Meditation, and Meditations for every Day in the Week. - Devout Reflections for every Day in the Month. - Heads of Self-Examination. - A Compendium of relative Duties. - Offices for sick Persons, and for the devout Receiving the Holy Communion, &c. &c. &c. With a great Number of Prayers and Meditations, adapted to particular Stations, Persons, and Circumstances. By the Rev. John Fleetwood, Author of The History of the Holy Bible; And Of The Life of Our Blessed Saviour.
Fleetwood, John.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]- Books
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Circular letter. The elders and messengers of the several Baptist churches, meeting for divine worship at Bond-Street, Cannon-Street, Birmingham, Bewdley Brittlelane, Bromsgrove, Coppice, Cosely, Dudley, Evesham, Leominster, Pershore, Shiffnal, Shrewsbury, Willenhall, Wolverhampton. Worcester, Having also received letters from Ryeford, Tewkesbury, and Upton. Being met in association at Wolverhampton, May the 14 and 15, 1799. Maintaining the Important Doctrines of Three equal Persons in the Godhead;-Eternal and personal Election;-Original Sin;-Particular Redemption;-Free Justification by the Righteousness of Christ imputed;-efficacious Grace in Regeneration;-The final Perseverance of the Saints;-The Resurrection of the Dead; - the general Judgment at the last Day;-The Life everlasting;-and the independence of all their respective Churches To the Members of the several Churches they represent, send Christian Salutation.
Baptist Church. Midland Association.Date: 1799]- Books
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(second night.) With considerable alterations & additions. The Exhibition, dramatic - brush, Royal procession, &c. was received on Wednesday Evening by a numerous and genteel Audience, with universal Approbation. To the Lovers of Novelty, Whim, and Humour. At the Bell Great-Room, in Brecon, On Friday Evening, December 4th, 1789, Will be presented, A Humorous, Pleasant, and Whimsical Exhibition of the Times: Or, as you like it. By Mrs. Hudson, (from the Royalty-Theatre, London; but last from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, &c.) Consisting of Music, Recitations, Imitations, Emblems and Caricatures, Original, Moral, Political and Satirical. In part the first, Will be introduced a variety of Striking Likenesses, or Characteristic Busts and Paintings, executed by an able Artist, and descanted upon with Humour and Sentiment, interspersed with some Serious and Comic Subjects from the Lecture on Heads, as altered by Pilon, and performed at the Royalty Theatre upwards of Seventy Nights. The first Part to conclude with the Bust of that brave Roman General, Belisarius, and the universally admired song of ̀̀date Obolum Belisario,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Second, The dramatic brush, (with alterations and additions.) For rubbing off the rust of care, And Smoothing the Wrinkled Brow of Melancholy. As performed by Mrs. Hudson, in London last Summer, upwards of fifty nights. The second Part to conclude with the Bust of Shakspeare, and the favourite song of ̀̀the Seven Ages, or Stage Play of Human Life,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Third, The Humours of the Times: Or, The World as it goes. In which will be introduced several laughable Characters of the present Age, &c. To conclude with a Favourite song, by Mr. Hudson. The whole to conclude with A new and grand Spectacle, in Commemoration of the King's happy Recovery, in which will be introduced, A complete and exact Representation of the Royal Procession to St. Paul's, On St. George's Day, as it moved on between Temple-Bar and Ludgate-Hill, And performed in London last Summer upwards of One Hundred and Thirty Nights. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely New, and executed in the most masterly Style, by Two of the first Artists in London. - To close with ̀̀god save the King!'' - Tickets to be had at the principal Inns; at the Printing-Office; and at the Bell. Pit 2s. - Gallery 1s. - The Doors to be opened at Half after Five, and to begin at Half after Six O'Clock. - This Spacious large Room is elegantly fitted up with proper Scenery, a Stage, and every Decoration necessary to form a complete Theatre; - And the ladies and gentlemen of Brecon, and its Vicinity, are respectfully informed, that neither Pains or Expence have been wanting to render the above Amusements worthy their Patronage and Encouragement.
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A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, with the natural history of the Herbs and Trees, Four-Footed Beasts, Fishes, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, &c. of the last of those islands; to which is prefix'd an introduction, wherein is an account of the inhabitants, air, waters, diseases, trade, &c. of that Place, with some Relations concerning the Neighbouring Continent, and Islands of America. Illustrated with the figures of the things describ'd, which have not been heretofore engraved; In large Copper-Plates as big as the Life. By Hans Sloane, M. D. Fellow of the College of Physicians and Secretary of the Royal-Society. In two volumes. Vol. I.
Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660-1753.Date: 1707- Books
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The hazard of a death-bed-repentance, fairly argued, from the late remorse of W- late D- of D- with serious rflections on his adulterous life - on his living so long in a known sin - on that Latin epitaph he order'd to be set on the tomb-stone of Miss Campion - and upon his seeming penitence in his last sickness. Also, the dying remonstrance of other persons of quality; and in particular, of John Hampden Esq; (formerly Knight of the Shire for Bucks) being a paper he sent by Monsieur Alix to Dr. Patrick, late Bishop of Ely. The whole resolving that nice question, how far a death-bed-repentance is possible to be sincere? And is publish'd by way of answer to Dr. K-'s sermon, preach'd at the funeral of W- late D- of D- to which is added, conjugal perjury, or an essay upon whoredom; address'd to the husbands of quality that keep misses.
Dunton, John, 1659-1733.Date: printed in the year MDCCVIII. [1708]- Books
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Il convito amoroso! or, a serio-comico-philosophical lecture, on the causes, nature, and effects of love and beauty, At the different Periods of Human Life, in Persons and Personages, Male, Female, and Demi-Charactêre; And in Praise of the Genial and Prolific Influences of the Celestial Bed! As delivered by Hebe Vestina! The Rosy Goddess of Youth and of Health! from the Electrical Throne! in the Great Apollo-Chamber, At the Temple of Hymen, in London, Before a Glowing and Brilliant Audience of near Three Hundred Ladies and Gentlemen, who were commanded by Venus, Cupid, and Hymen! to assist, in joyous Assembly, at the Grand Feast of very Fat Things, which was held at their Temple, on Monday Evening, the 25th of November, 1782; but which was interrupted by the rude and unexpected Arrival of his Worship, Midas Neutersex, Esq; and his Bum-Possé, just as the Dessert was about to be served up. Published at the earnest Desire of many of the Company, and to gratify the impatient and very intense Longings of Thousands of Adepts, Hibernian and British;-of the Cognoscenti;-et de les Amateurs ardens des delices exquise de Venus! To which is subjoined, a Description of the stupendous Nature and Effects of the Celebrated Celestial Bed!
Hebe Vestina.Date: MDCCLXXXII. [1782]- Books
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The muse in good humour: or, a collection of comic tales, &c. from Dryden, Congreve, Gay, Sedley, Cobb, and other eminent poets. Together with some Originals. Part II. Containing, The Royal Cuckold. Grace before and after Meat at a Christening. The Happy Night. The School of Wit. Daphnis and Chloe. The Best in Christendom. Et Caetera. Shocky and Towzer. The Impossible Thing. The Parson's Daughter. The Leaky Vessel. The Credulous Husband. They will do it. The bad Bargain on both sides. The Incurious. The Equivocation. The Journal of a modern Lady. The Crab-Tree. Work for a Cooper. The Mad Dog. The Game of Put. To a young Gentleman in Love. Chloe's Play-Thing. The Longitude found out. Arbor Vitae, or the Tree of Life. The Mastiff. A Case of Conscience. A New Simile for the Ladies, &c. An Answer to the New Simile.
Date: 1745- Books
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The biographical and martyrological dictionary: containing the lives, sufferings, and deaths, of the most eminent martyrs and confessors of Christ, From The Earliest Ages Of At The World To The Present Time. Extracted From The scriptures of the Old and New Test Aments, Acts and Monuments, and the Works of the most eminent Writers in several Languages, both ancient and modern, who have made this important Part of History their Study. Including the Life, Sufferings, and Martyrdom [of] our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, ... the Martyrdoms of the Apostles, Evangelists, and other Primitive Christians; The History of some of the most eminent Martyrs and confessions during The Ten Great Persecutions Under The Roman Emperors; Persecutions in Asia and Europe under the Arians. - ... of the Witnesses under Popery, ... the Persecutions in ... and Flanders; the Martyrdoms of Italy; and the ... Barbarities practised by the Inquisition of Spain and ... The History of the Spanish. Invasion,-of the Gun-Powder Plot,-of the Fire of London,-of the Conspiracy in 1668,-of the barbarous Murder of Sir Edmonbury Godirey, and the Design of Parkins, Friend, and Fenwick, for the Re-Establishment of Popery and the Extirpation of the Protestant Religion,-of the Cruelties committed by Judge Jefferies in the West of England,-And of the Persecution against the People called Quakers:-An accurate Account of the Martyrdoms of Scotland, especially under the inauspicious Reigns of Mary, Charles II. and James VI. - And a distinct Narrative of the bloody Massacre of Ireland with a particular Relation of the Cruelties exercised by the Papists in consequence of that detestable Tragedy. - With many other Articles too numerous to be particularized. Forming At Once Complete Biographical Dictionary of Martyrs and Confessors, Upon a more useful and methodical Plan than any that have hitherto appeared. To the whole is annexed, a general index, A General Index, By the Help of which the Reader may turn up any particular Article at Pleasure. By a clergyman and others.
Clergyman and others.Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]- Books
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The life of Nicolas Mooney. Wherein is contained, his parentage and education; an Account of his joining the Rebel Army at Carlisle, and the Part he acted therein, 'till the Defeat thereof at Culloden-Moor; the Adventures he met with both before and after this, 'till he took to the Highway; with a brief account of his vicious life, 'till he committed the Robbery at Bristol, for which he was executed on St. Michael's Hill on Friday, April 24, 1752. Together with his Religious and Moral Reflections upon the most remarkable Passages of his whole Life; and an Account of his Conversion the Sunday before his Trial. Taken from his own mouth by a friend; and publish'd at his Request.
Mooney, Nicolas, 1721-1752.Date: [1752]- Books
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The Unfortunate happy west country couple: or, The entertaining history of Thomas and Sally. Wherein is truly pictured and justly dilplayed [sic], the many severe trials, and unparalelled [sic] hardships these two fond lovers suffered for each other. How Thomas by the wicked instigation of an old dotard, a country J - of the peace, was most maliciously and falsely accused of a robbery; was tried and cast for his life, but by the intercession of a great number of responsible persons, had the sentence mitigated for transportation. Giving a plain recital and minute description of what he suffered abroad; shewing how after five years absence they luckily met by chance together in Spain, where after receiving inexpressible joy, they were in a few days happily married[.]
Date: [1795?]- Books
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The new book of martyrs; or Complete Christian martyrology. Containing an authentic and genuine historical account of the many dreadful persecutions against the church of Christ, in all parts of the world, by pagans, Jews, Turks, Papists, and others. From the earliest ages of the church, to the present period. Including the life, sufferings, and martyrdom of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with the martyrdom of the Apostles, Evangelists, and other primitive Christians. The ten great persecutions under the Roman emperors. The persecutions in Persia, under Sapores; and the persecutions under the Arian vandals. - The horrid persecutions under the Papacy; particularly the martyrdoms of the Waldenses and Albigenses in France; the persecutions in Germany and Poland; the cruelties exercised in Bohemia and Lusatia; and the martyrdoms in Italy ... A full account of all the English martyrdoms, particularly those in the times of King Henry VIII. and Queen Mary, wherein are amply displayed all the butcheries, barbarities, tortures, and cruelties, exercised by the Papists against the Protestants, in the reigns of that tyrannical King, and bloody Queen ... The late persecutions in France against the Calas Family, &c. With a sketch of the martyrdom of the faithful and virtuous in the first ages of the world; ... The whole interspersed with accounts of several singular judgments against persecutors, a great variety of original anecdotes, and many curious memoirs; forming, at once, a complete history of persecutions, and a biography of martyrs. ... By the reverend Henry Southwell, LL.D. late of Magdalen College, Cambridge; rector of Asterby in Lincolnshire, and author of the universal family Bible.
Southwell, Henry, 1729 or 1730-1779.Date: [1785?]- Books
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An epistle from the bottle conjurors to the Gothamites; Containing The Eighth Chapter of the Acts of the Seducers, Sharpers and Conjurors in three Parts. Part the First, Wherein the Conjuror proposes to form a new World from a Magick Egg to perform many wonderful things, and to jump into a Quart Bottle. Part the Second. A full and true account of the Tragi-Comical Farce, as it was acted at the Theatre in the Hay-Market, on Monday the 16th of January, 1748-9. Part the Third. Harlequin's Epistle to the People of the two great Cities, and his Escape by Virtue of a Funnel from a Quart Bottle, as it is acted at the Theatre in Covent-Garden. Miscellany Poems, on Gothamites, Almanacks, Writers, Fortune-Tellers, Courtiers, Priests, Quacks, Lawyers, Gamesters, Sharpers; in Hudibrastick verse. The Coach - maker's Wedding. A Song. On St. Stephen's Martyrdom, the 27th of December, being Maria's Birth-Day. Bob's Birth-Day, a Tale. Printed from the Manuscript of Signore Dolocio Ufrontorio, Son to the Wonder Working Chymist, lately Deceas'd in Alsatia.
Ufrontorio, Dolorio.Date: [1749]- Books
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The last night. to the Lovers of Novelty, Whim, and Humour. At the Theatre in Grantham, on Saturday Evening, September 25th. 1790, will be presented, the Humourous entertainment of As you like it: Or, A Whimsical, Pleasant, and Laughable, Exhibition of the World as it Goes, By Mr. and Mrs. Hudson, &c. &c. From the Royalty Theatre, London; but last from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Hereford, Nottingham, &c. where it has been received with universal Approbation and Applause. Consisting of Music, Recitations, Imitations, Emblems, and Caricatures, Original, Moral, Political, and Satirical. Part I. Dramatic Sketches; Or, a Theatrical Brush, for rubbing off the rust of care, And Smoothing the Wrinkled Brow of Melancholy. In which will be introduced the various Abuses of the Sock and Buskin, in merry Tragedies and sad Comedies, by Modern Spouters-Stage Candidates-Butchers in Heroics-Tragedy Ranters-Readers without their Eyes-Ghosts without their Lessons-Boglers and Blunderers-With Theatrical Shifts, &c. &c. The first Part to conclude with the Bust of Shakespeare, and the favourite Song of ̀̀the Seven Ages, or Stage Play of Human Life,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part II. The Whim of the Times: Or, such things are. In which will be introduced a cabinet of trifles, and descanted upon with Wit, Humour and Sentiment. The second Part to conclude with the Bust of that brave Roman General Belisarius and the universally admired Song of ̀̀date obulum Belisario,'' by Mr Hudson. Part III. A dish of small talk; Or, a Humourous description of a rout, &c. &c. By Mrs. Hudson. After which ̀̀the Parting Kiss'' a favourite new Song (never in Print) By Mr. Hudson. Part IV. Mrs. Hudson will Draw The Pictures of the Audience, From the Box, Pit and Gallery, in such a stile that the Outlines shall not offend, or the Colouring afford a Shadow of disgust. To conclude with an Address to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Grantham by way of Epilogue. - After which, The Triumph of Liberty, or the Destruction of the Bastile, a favourite Ballad, by Mr. Hudson. And for the Entertainment of Younger Minds, as well Amusement for those Ladies and Gentlemen, &c. who had not an opportunity of seeing the original in London. - The whole will conclude with a new and grand Spectacle, in commemoration of the King's happy Recovery, in which will be introduced a compleat and exact Representation of the Royal Procession to St. Paul's, On St. George's Day, (by moving Figures) as it passed on between Temple-Bar, and Ludgate-Hill. And performed in London last Summer, upwards of One Hundred and Thirty Nights. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely new, and executed in the most masterly Stile, by two of the first Artists in London. - To close with ̀̀god save the King.'' Tickets to be had at the Printing-Office, and of Mr. Hudson, at Mr. Thelwells', in High-Street. Boxes 2s. - Pit 1s. - Gallery 6d. - Doors to be opened at Six, and to begin at Seven O'Clock. Young Ladies and Gentlemen under Fifteen, Half Price in the Boxes. The Exhibition was received again on Thursday Evening by a numerous and polite Audience, with universal Approbation and Applause.
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A small but choice collection of curious pieces; viz. I. The hours of love: in four Elegies: viz. Night, Morning, Noon, and Evening. II. The pleasures of a single life; or, the Miseries of Matrimony, by Sir John Dillon. III. An ode to the Honourable H-y F-x, Esq; on the Marriage of the D-s of M-r to - H-ss-y, Esq; by the late Sir C. H. W. IV. Heloisa to Abelard, by Mr. Pope, with an Answer, by Mrs. M-. V. Abelard to Eloisa, by a gentleman of Cambridge.
Date: [1760?]- Books
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A safe-Conduct through the territories of the republic of Venus. Containing, a practicable proposal for the prevention and final eradication of a certain disease. Also, occasional anecdotes, (never before published) of the following personages: His-The P-. His Grace the D-of Q-. Late Lord L-. The Man of the People. The Woman of the People. The facetious Mr. C-y. Sir John and Lady L-. Mr. C-, Member for-. Bob the Waiter. The Mad Vicar of B-t. Major H-. Capt. - , while in America. Capt. - and Poll Scott. Late Nan C-. The Rev. Dr. A-. David Hume. Capt. E-d, with his Character, and Sketch of his Life. A great Northern Lady; And several others. By a physician of Bath; author of several political tracts, translations, &c.
Physician of Bath.Date: M.DCC.XCIV. [1794]- Books
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Folly predominant; or, The town taken in. With the palpable deception, and frothy orations, of four public orators, three of which suddenly springing up like mushrooms, must as soon decay: to which is added, a dissertation upon the impossibility of curing lunatics in Bethlem, except with those that would amend of themselves under proper Government in any other Place: And why more Cures are not performed in other Hospitals. - Also, (in Compliment to the Ladies) another upon the Felicity of Matrimony. - Likewise, an humourous and diverting Raree-Show. With the four orators effigies, in folio, sketched from the life, annexed to it. By Peter Billings, M.D. And Sole Professor of the Cure of Lunatics, experimentally, by a new and gentle Method, and in the highest Degree of Madness, proceeding from Pride or Love; Hypocondriacs, or Hysterics, now in London, or in any other Part of the World; who may be heard of at Mr. Mark Noble's, Peruke-Maker, next Door to Mr. John Taylor's, Oculist, in Hatton-Garden.
Billings, Peter.Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
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Wonderful exhibition!!! Signor Gulielmo Pittachio The sublime wonder of the World!!! Condescends to inform the Public at large, and his Friends in particular, that he has now opened his Grand Hall of Exhibitions at Westminster, with a grand display of his Astonishing and Magnificent Deceptions; Which have been approved by all the Crowned Heads in the Universe, and which are unparalleled in the History of Mankind. First-The Signor will bring forward A Magical Alarm Bell, At the ringing of which, all the Company shall become Mad or Foolish. Secondly-He will produce his justly celebrated curious spy glasses, which distort and misrepresent all Objects that are looked at through them, and occasion in the Company a sudden and social dismay; such as has never before been witnessed in this Country. Thirdly-By Means of an enchanted drum, he will set all the Company a fighting, for the avowed Purpose of preserving order and tranquillity. During the Battle, Signor Pittachio will convey their money out of their pockets in a New and Entertaining Manner. Fourthly-He will produce a most extraordinary Effect in the Optics of the Spectators, by means of some Gold Dust, so that they shall not be able to distinguish Colors; but shall call (at the Signor's command) Black, White, and White, Black, to the Edification of all Beholders. Fifthly-He will make some Marvellous Experiments upon his own memory, By forgetting the most Material Incidents of his Life, with an almost incredible Precision. - N. B. To remove Doubts, these Experiments upon memory will be made upon oath. Sixthly-By his Oratorical Efforts, he will in the Course of a few Minutes persuade the greater Part of his Audience to salute him a posteriori, then to give him three cheers and nominate him the heaven-born conjuror; With various Slight-of-Hand Performances and Whimsical Exuberances too tedious to mention. In the Course of the Entertainments the Sublime Pittachip will exhibit upwards of two hundred automata, or moving puppets, Who will rise up, sit down, say Yes, or No, Receive Money, Rake among the Cinders, or do any Dirty Work he may think proper to put them to-N. B. This is a most fascinating Trick. Afterwards Signor Gulielmo Pittachip will discover to the Company the unrivalled Treasures of his private cabinet, formed on a mere Mechanical Principal, without Hinges, Joints, Dove-Tail, or Glue. The Whole to conclude with a Dramatic Piece in One Act, called The Humbug; or John Bull a Jack Ass, In which Signor Pittachio (not having yet engaged any female Performers) will indulge the company with a Solo on the Viol D'amour. N. B. The Hall is commodious, but the Company will be kept as much in the dark as possible, to give greater Effect to The deceptions. Signor Pittachio is extremely sorry to inform the Public, that owing to some unaccountable Mismanagement in the Persons he employed he has been disappointed of several capital Performers whom he had hoped to have brought forward, for the Purpose of exhibiting various Feats of Activity on the tight rope, this Part of the entertainment therefore must be Deferred. To Supply this Deficiency Signor Pittachio will close his Wonderful Performances by exhibiting his own Person on the thight rope. For the benefit of the swinish multitude. Vivant Rex et Regina.
Date: [1794]- Books
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Authentick memoirs of the life and conduct of the Reverend Dr. Codex: from his infancy to the present time: Containing, His Birth, Parentage and Education, his being designed for the Law, but all of a sudden turning Parson, and from a Jacobite to a profess'd Whig. Doctor Codex a noted Author, his Writing a voluminous Work, his Ingratitude to his Bookseller. Taken Notice of by Archbishop - and made his Librarian and Rector of L- The strange Rise of his Fortune, being made a B- and a vehement Opposer of the late Dr. Atterbury. Dr. Codex a consummate Courtier, and his intermeddling between the P- M- r and L- C-r about the B-k of Gl-r. His Rancour and Malice shewn to Dr. R- with many other curious Remarks about the Means he has taken to pave his Way to L-. By a Presbyter of the Church of England.
Presbyter of the Church of England.Date: [1735]