ISAAC HARBY, born in Charleston, S. C., November 9, 1788, died in New
York City, November 14, 1828. First studied law under Langdon Cheves,
but soon gave this up to become the principal of a school on Edisto
Island. His first literary work was the editing of a weekly paper
called _The Quiver_. This paper had but a short existence, and he
purchased _The Investigator_, which he changed to _The Southern
Patriot_. In 1822 he conducted _The City Gazette_ and wrote for _The
Charleston Mercury_.
The second representation of _Alberti_, in Charleston, 1819, was
honored by the presence of President Monroe. _Alberti_ was written
for Cooper, but he never appeared in the character. Harby is said to
have been the finest dramatic critic of his time in America. He came
to New York in 1828.
ALBERTI. A Play. Charleston, 1819. 12mo, pp. 55.
Republished with a selection of his writings, Charleston, 1829.
pp. 3-54.
This play was performed at the Charleston Theatre, 1818.