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Memoirs Of Charles Macklin,

ino-s indeed broke out upon many occasions , and the person of Macklin was the fruitful source of his energetic ridicule . He-ence observed , speaking of Macklin , that 'if G— writes a legible hand , that fellow ' s a villain /'—and even addressing Macklin himself , he spoke in the following manner : — ' Mr . Macklin , by the lines ( I beg your pardon , Sir ) , by the cordage of your face , you should be banged !' Fieldsbthe

After Gairick , at the Theatre in Goodman ' s- , y wonderful display of his theatrical powers , had fully established his reputation as the first Actor existing , though in the bloom of youth , he received very tempting proposals to join the Company in Drury-Lane ; but having formed a friendship with Macklin , it was agreed between them that one should not engage without the otheras

, Macklin had quarrelled with the Drury-Lane Manager , and had no likelihood of being engaged , unless Gairick made a positive _ resolution not to enter into terms without him . The Manager , disgusted with the rough impracticable temper of Macklin , seemed resolved

even to lose the powerful aid of Garrick ' s unrivalled genius , if it must necessarily be taken with such a clog as the tyrannical character of Macklin . " Gairick held out as long as he could ; but the love of fame , and the temptation of profit , were af last too much for him to resist , and he entered into a separate engagement . The moment Macklin heard that his friend had deserted him , he went to Garrickand remonstrated furiouslwith him on the violation

, y of his promise . Garrick very frankly told him , that h ; could not afford to abide by the agreement , for he found that the Manager was determined not to have any thing to do with Macklin ; and therefore , he observed , that they must ' both have been starved uniess the compact was dissolved . Garrick concluded with telling-him , that he had not closed upon the terms first offeredbut upon a considerable

, augmentation , and that he would divide his salary with Macklin till the Manager should relent , or till Macklin should obtain a good situation elsewhere . Macklin made up answer , except to tell him that lie was a ' sneaking little scoundrel , ' and that he would be revenged .

On the night that Garrick was to make his appearance Macklin seated himself in the Pit , in order to tell his story to the Audience ; but not trusting to the Public , he had stationed a vast body of Irish Chairmen in the same place , and in different parts of the Theatre . These men were disguised in decayed finery from Monmouth-street , and though they were of course paid for their services , they felt a strong desire to signalize . their spirit and prowess in . supporting the

cause of their fellow-countryman . x \ s soon as Garrick came upon the stage , the Masqueraders raised a tremendous howl , and it was in vain he attempted J : o sp . ak ; for not a syllable could be heard . When he retired from the stage , Macklin arose for the purpose of relating his grievances ; but not having properly consulted his Allies , or having engaged men who were not unlikely to blunder in their endeavours to serve him , it was impossible for him to allay the storm .. . ( TO BE CONTINUED ) .

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LONDON: Article 3
PREFACE TO VOLUME THE NINTH. Article 5
THE SCIENTIFIC MAGAZINE, AND FREEMASONS' REPOSITORY. Article 7
TEMPERATE REFLECTIONS SUITED TO THE PRESENT TIME. Article 8
AN APOLOGY FOR THE CHARACTER AND CONDUCT OF SHYLOCK. Article 10
MEMOIRS OF CHARLES MACKLIN, Article 15
ACCOUNT OF CADIZ. Article 18
REFERENCES TO THE PLATE. Article 22
MEMOIR OF WILLIAM MASON, A.M. Article 23
VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY. Article 25
HISTORY OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES FOR 1797. Article 26
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNT OF THE GYPSIES. Article 29
ORIGIN OF DRINKING HEALTHS. Article 29
CEREMONIAL OF THE EXECUTION OFRICHARD PARKER, FOR MUTINY. Article 30
A BRIEF SYSTEM OF CONCHOLOGY. Article 34
ESSAY ON THE WRITINGS OF LORD CHESTERFIELD. Article 38
AN ACCOUNT OF THE FISHERIES OF THE RIVER BAN, IN IRELAND. Article 41
THE FREEMASONS' REPOSITORY. Article 42
THE INFLUENCE OF FREEMASONRY ON SOCIETY Article 44
NOTICE OF A MASONIC DESIDERATUM. Article 47
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 48
NOTICE. Article 49
REVIEW OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. Article 50
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 56
POETRY. Article 58
REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. Article 62
HOUSE OF COMMONS. Article 63
MONTHLY CHRONICLE. Article 68
DOMESTIC NEWS. Article 71
OBITUARY. Article 78
LIST OF BANKRUPTS. Article 81
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Memoirs Of Charles Macklin,

ino-s indeed broke out upon many occasions , and the person of Macklin was the fruitful source of his energetic ridicule . He-ence observed , speaking of Macklin , that 'if G— writes a legible hand , that fellow ' s a villain /'—and even addressing Macklin himself , he spoke in the following manner : — ' Mr . Macklin , by the lines ( I beg your pardon , Sir ) , by the cordage of your face , you should be banged !' Fieldsbthe

After Gairick , at the Theatre in Goodman ' s- , y wonderful display of his theatrical powers , had fully established his reputation as the first Actor existing , though in the bloom of youth , he received very tempting proposals to join the Company in Drury-Lane ; but having formed a friendship with Macklin , it was agreed between them that one should not engage without the otheras

, Macklin had quarrelled with the Drury-Lane Manager , and had no likelihood of being engaged , unless Gairick made a positive _ resolution not to enter into terms without him . The Manager , disgusted with the rough impracticable temper of Macklin , seemed resolved

even to lose the powerful aid of Garrick ' s unrivalled genius , if it must necessarily be taken with such a clog as the tyrannical character of Macklin . " Gairick held out as long as he could ; but the love of fame , and the temptation of profit , were af last too much for him to resist , and he entered into a separate engagement . The moment Macklin heard that his friend had deserted him , he went to Garrickand remonstrated furiouslwith him on the violation

, y of his promise . Garrick very frankly told him , that h ; could not afford to abide by the agreement , for he found that the Manager was determined not to have any thing to do with Macklin ; and therefore , he observed , that they must ' both have been starved uniess the compact was dissolved . Garrick concluded with telling-him , that he had not closed upon the terms first offeredbut upon a considerable

, augmentation , and that he would divide his salary with Macklin till the Manager should relent , or till Macklin should obtain a good situation elsewhere . Macklin made up answer , except to tell him that lie was a ' sneaking little scoundrel , ' and that he would be revenged .

On the night that Garrick was to make his appearance Macklin seated himself in the Pit , in order to tell his story to the Audience ; but not trusting to the Public , he had stationed a vast body of Irish Chairmen in the same place , and in different parts of the Theatre . These men were disguised in decayed finery from Monmouth-street , and though they were of course paid for their services , they felt a strong desire to signalize . their spirit and prowess in . supporting the

cause of their fellow-countryman . x \ s soon as Garrick came upon the stage , the Masqueraders raised a tremendous howl , and it was in vain he attempted J : o sp . ak ; for not a syllable could be heard . When he retired from the stage , Macklin arose for the purpose of relating his grievances ; but not having properly consulted his Allies , or having engaged men who were not unlikely to blunder in their endeavours to serve him , it was impossible for him to allay the storm .. . ( TO BE CONTINUED ) .

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