Public mis-statements respecting that lady—The author’s long
acquaintance with her—_Début_ of Mrs. Jordan, at the Dublin
Theatre, as Miss Francis—Her incipient talents at that
period—Favourite actresses then in possession of the
stage—Theatrical jealousy—Mrs. Daly (formerly Miss
Barsanti)—Curious inversion of characters in the opera of “The
Governess,” resorted to by the manager to _raise the wind_—Lieut.
Doyne proposes for Miss Francis—His suit rejected from prudential
considerations—Miss Francis departs for England—Mr. Owenson, Lady
Morgan’s father—Comparison between that performer and Mr. John
(commonly called _Irish_) Johnstone—Introduction of the author to
his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence—Reflections on the
scurrilous personalities of the English press—Mrs. Jordan in the
green-room, and on the stage—Her remarks on the theatrical art,
and on her own style of acting—Her last visit to Dublin, and
curious circumstances connected therewith—Mr. Dwyer the actor and
Mr. Sergeant Gold—Mrs. Jordan in private society—Extracts from
her letters—Her retirement from Bushy and subsequent embarkation
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