... of London theatre, who rejected it, which greatly mortified him. He afterwards composed the tragedy of “ Douglas,” which-was also rejected by Garrick, who thought the plot too simple. But it was afterwards performed in the Old Canongatc Theatre, in Edinburgh ...

... patriots of his nation, but among the first of all who have deserved that honourable appellation. He made his appearance in the theatre of active life at a most interesting period. A disputed succession to the Scottish crown had been submitted to the decision ...

... and applauded? We hear of a French dancing woman, Madame Tagliona, drawing £BO per night, or £4BO per week for dancing in a theatre ; while the workman by whose skill the whole wealth of the country is amassed, is toiling for thirteen hours day for a whole ...