JAMES NELSON BARKER, born in Philadelphia in 1784, died 1858, was
originally in the army as a captain of artillery, and served in the
war of 1812. He was afterwards an Alderman and then Mayor of the city
of Philadelphia. He wrote a work called _Sketches of the Primitive
Settlements on the River Delaware_, and was a contributor to the
_Atlantic Souvenir_.
THE INDIAN PRINCESS. An Operatic Melodrama. Founded on an Incident
in Smith's _Virginia_. Philadelphia, 1808. 18mo, pp. iv.-74.
First acted in Philadelphia, April 6, 1808. Reproduced at the Park
Theatre, New York, June 14, 1809.
This is the story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith.
TEARS AND SMILES. A Comedy in Five Acts, performed at the Theatre,
Philadelphia, March 4, 1807. Philadelphia, 1808. 18mo, pp. 85.
MARMION; OR, THE BATTLE OF FLODDEN FIELD. A Drama. New York, 1816.
18mo, pp. vii.-79.
Played at the Park Theatre, New York, April 13, 1812.
An adaptation of Scott's _Marmion_. When it was played at the Park
Theatre, New York, from the prejudice then existing against
American plays, it was announced as the production of an English
author, Thomas Morton, "received with unbounded applause in
London." It was enthusiastically received, and had a long lease of
popularity.
HOW TO TRY A LOVER. A Comedy. New York, 1817. 16mo, pp. 67.
SUPERSTITION. A Tragedy. Philadelphia, [1823].
Played in Philadelphia, Pa., 1824.
THE TRAVELLERS. Philadelphia, 1809.