Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1775.05.29

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Index Entry Group [t], play as metaphor of political affairs 
Location New York 
Citation
NYM(G.775.045
29 May 1775:34 (1233)
In a few days will be published, by John Anderson, at
Beekman's Slip.  Price six pence, The Group, a farce: as
lately acted, and to be re-acted, to the wonder of all
superior intelligence; Nigh head quarters, at Amboyne.  In
two acts, dramatis personae.  Lord chief justice Hazlread
[?], Judge Meagre. Brigadier Hatsall. Hon Humbug, Esq; Sir
Sparrow Spendall. Col. Hector Mushroom. Beau Trumps. Dick,
the Publican. Simple Sapling, Esq; Monsieur de Francois.
Crusty Crowbar, Esq; Dupe---Secretary of State. Scriblerius
Fribble. Commodore Bateau. Colleteralis---a new made judge.
Attended by a swarm of court sycophants, hungry harpies, and
unprincipled danglers, collected from the neighbouring
villages, hov'ring over the stage in the shape of locusts,
led by Massachusettensis, in the form of a basilisk; the
rear brought up by Proteus, bearing a torch in one hand and
a powder-flask in the other; The whole supported by  a
mighty army and navy, from Blunderland, for the laudable
purpose of enslaving its best friends.  Scene at Boston.


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1775.05.29 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1775 
Bibliography B0030301
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