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REMARKS ON STAGE REPRESENTATIONS OF SIEGES, &c.—It has not unjustly been observed by many, that, in stage representations of Sieges, Naval Engagements, &c. the female part of the creation have too frequently been alarmed by the unnecessary discharge of too many small arms, cannons, and instruments of a similar nature: to alleviate this objection, founded on truth as well as delicacy, the Manager of the Royal Saloon has very wisely brought out the present popular and very masterly performance of the Surrender of Laundrecy, in a manner totally different from his contemporaries.—Throughout the whole of this beautiful spectacle, the spectator is amused with the incidents and circumstances attending the business of a siege; scene follows scene in regular succession, till the grand and principal end is fully accomplished; and, what is to be set down to the greatest praise of Astley, is the performance being displayed in such a manner as not to disturb even an infant from sleep.
