Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-27
PROLOGUE.

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PROLOGUE.
'Npohen Icy Harrington, the noted bickt,octs, On a.
pen'ne the Theatre at Sydney, Botan.. sag.
From distant chimes DER wide spread seas ~ >
come,
Though not with much eclat or beat of drum.
True patriots all, for be it understood.
We lett our country for. our country's GOOD
No private views disgrace our generous zeal.
"hat urSd our travels was our cophtry's veal
And ene will doubt but that orr enugrat on
Has proy'd most useful 10 the British ration.
But, you inquire, what could orr breasts in
flame,
With this new passion FOE teatric fames
what III the practice of our .'armcr DAYS.
Could shape our talents 60 exhibit IgIays,
Your patience. Sirs, some observations made.
You'll grant US equal TO the scenic trade.
He, who 10 midnight ladders IS no stran,,c-
You'll own, viii make am admirable" R,nper ,,
20 see " Macbeth we have not far to rom
And sure IN "Fdch' shall be quite at home.
Cnrivali'd there, none will dispute nv claim
10 high pre-eninence and exalted fame.
AS oft on Gadshill we have ta'en our stand
Wheh twas SO dark you could not see YOUR hand
VIC oieo aiSlan we may hope 10
start,
Who, when well bolster'd, well will play his
part,
The scenc'o vary, We shalt try in time
10 treat you with little Pan,omme.
Here light and easy Columbines are found,
aud well tried Harlequins with us abound;
from 'urance vile Our precious selves to keep,
we often have recourse 20 ~ flying leap
hnCl- t.rp a
And Hounsiow licath has pruy'd the worth OF
Grape
D"t how, ycu ask. can we Ger hope to soar
Abnve these scenes, a;,l rise 20 tragic lore y
Too oft. alas we forced III unwilling tear,
And petFilied ihs heart with real fear
6 Hiohetl!'' hsrvest Gf applause will reap.
For some ofus, fear, have morricr'd seen
his Lads, too, wish grace, win sleep and talk,
Oar females h..Ye been used at night to walk.
Sometimes, iu;leed, sovarious is our art,
An actor may improve and nerd his part;
g Owe nc a l,cr.e," howts Richard ike drone.
We'l fra man would help h.rnselfto one
G ant rs your favour, put us 10 tho test.
70 an yOur .;7itss wen 20 cur very bts
AID w,I'oa, dead OF future Turnkey Eockits,
tn'~, IL aas!'onest way, SSH yout p ok-pocl;es
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