10. 'Edwin and Angelina, or The Banditti,' an Opera in three acts, by Dr. Elihu H. Smith. New-York, 1787.
[2] Dunlap erroneously gives the date of the first performance of the 'Contrast' as in 1786, and writers generally following him make the same mistake. Ireland in his 'Records' gives the date correctly.
[3] Tyler, in addition to the plays and law reports mentioned, wrote and published the following works:
1. 'The Algerine Captive, or The Life and Adventures of Doctor Updike Underhill, six years a prisoner among the Algerines.' 2 vols. Walpole, N. H., 1797.
2. 'Moral Tales for American Youths.' Boston, 1800.
3. 'The Yankey in London; a series of Letters written by an American Youth during nine months' residence in the City of London.' New-York, 1809.
He also contributed to a number of newspapers of his period, and a collection of his contributions (with those of Joseph Dennie) were published in a volume, at Walpole, in 1801, entitled 'The Spirit of the Farmers' Museum and Lay Preachers' Gazette.'
[4] On October 16th, 1778, the Continental Congress passed the following resolution:
"Whereas, frequenting play-houses and theatrical entertainments has a fatal tendency to divest the minds of the people from a due attention to the means necessary to the defence of their Country and preservation of their liberties;
"Resolved, That any person holding an office under the United States who shall act, promote, encourage or attend such play, shall be deemed unworthy to hold such office, and shall be accordingly dismissed."