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audience as in those times when the recollections of the war were comparatively fresh in the public mind. Mr. Webster has announced The Merry Trirex of Windsor for next week. The Adelphi possesses a most excellent company, and, if the play be only judi ciously east, this revival ought to be attended with complete success. Illusit 310 11,usitians. NEW PHILHARMONIC. THE directors of the New Phill►urmonic, in further ance of their announced intention to give modern composers an opportunity of appearing before the public, on Wednesday last produced Dr. Wyldes music to •• Paradise Lost," under the direction of the composer. It has been found by ex erience, as the annals of oratorio music will testify, that a musical composition, dramatic in construction, but performed in a concert-room without any of those accessories which a representation on the stage can alone sup ply, is invariably ineffective unless the music be the work of a great master, and in itself of sufficient in terest and excellence to engr ss the undivided atten tion of the audience. It will hardly be contended, even by the most zealous partisan, that Pr. Wylde, though undoubtedly a clever writer, possesses talent of so high an order as to obtain success in a species of music that the ablest masters have rarely rendered popular. We may, therefore, without offence to him, and without any undue depreciation of his abilities, pronounce his illustration of Milton's poem to have pr,ved virtually a failure. It is, perhaps, hardly fair to give any detailed criticism of this work after one hearing. Still we may say, without injustice, that it contains no striking or original features. A song, admirably sung by Miss Louisa Pyne, and re demanded, seemed to possess more individuality than the other music allotted to the principal singers; but the preponderance of recitative, and the want of variety in the choruses throughout the com position, are, in our opinion, an insuperable obstacle to ultimate and lasting success. Before parting with 1)r. Wylde we would advise him, as he is a yomig composer, to abstain from attempts to express the meaning of words by the imitation of natural sounds, and the introduction of startling and uncouth noises. A solo on the gong no doubt has its effect in Hien quadrilles, or amidst the blue tire of a minor theatre melodrama, l►nt it is out of place in an orches tra which aspires to be one of the first in Europe. Mr. W. S. Bennett's concerto in C minor, which has proved such an apple of discord amongst the Old Philharmonic directors, introduced Miss Goddard to the new society. This composition, though possessing considerable merit, especially in the slow movement, is, on the whole, laboured and devoid of originality. The subscribers to the old society may, we think, rest satisfied that they have not sustained any great loss by its withdrawal from their programme. Miss Goddard met with an enthusiastic reception. She has a wonderful command of the instrument, and, though rather wanting in sensibility and expression, her unquestionable talent and extreme youth are a sufficient answer to any unfavourable criticism. Mendelssohn's magnificent symphony in A was ex ceedingly well performed, under the direction of M. Lindpaintner. Three overtures, and some vocal pieces, very moderately sung by Messrs. Staudigl and Reichart, completed the programme of a concert which did not terminate till half-past eleven. QUARTETT ASSOCIATION. THE third meeting of the Quartett Association took place on Thursday last. A quartett of Ries in F, led by Mr. Cooper, served to display that gentleman's tone and brilliant execution to great advantage ; and the talent of the whole Fifty, under the able leader ship of M. Sainton, was developed to the satisfaction of the audience by their admirable execution of Bee thoven's Posthumous Quartett (No. 127 ►, one of the great composers roost elaborate and intellectual works. Mendelssohn's sonata in It flat, performed by Mlle. Clauss and M. Piatti, though a charming con►• position, is less attractive than many of his chamber compositions. The subjects are not clearly defined, and there is a degree of repetition which to a certain extent engenders monotony. The pianoforte part was excellently rendered by Mlle. Clauss. M. Vaal, so far as we could hear, executed his part with his accustomed ability ; but, except in those passages which lie o 3 the upper part of the instrument, the violoncello was almost inaudible throughout the sonata. MAY 14, 1853. Commercial. CITY, FRIDAY EN ENING. Parliamentary debates and monetary uncertainties have contributed, during the past week, to render the Stock llarlet inanimate, and even to give, in some instances, i decidedly Bearish tendency to the fluc tuations. With the details, if not the general cha racter, of the budget still passing through the ordeal THE PRESS. of committee ;—with the new schemes for "conver sion" so newly placed before the capitalist public that neither their influence upon 'Change nor their acceptance among 'Change 111011 Call be as yet appre ciated ;—and more than all, with a constant current of the precious metal setting outwards at a, much fish r rate than even Australia can supply, insomuch that money is growing noticeably tight, with well-founded apprehensions that it will gr .w yet tighter; anti that the Bank directors may once more increase their rates of interest on advances,—the bulk of speculation has been naturally - chilled, and prices haw drooped in almost every direction. Consols still range at a trilling margin above par, the closing quotations this evening being 1001 to t. and f to b for the June tic. count; but the tone of the market is tint, anti sales are being pressed for money. The New Three-and a-Quarter per Cents., which opened at Mit, have since been done at lint, at which price th e y Three per Cents. Reduced are quoted at par to 99f. Exchequer Bills, par to 4s. pm. South Sea Old Annuities, 991; ditto New, 100. I n dia B on d s , :10s. pm. On Wednesday the official announcement ap peared that books were opened at. the Bank and South Sea House wherein to register the applications of such parties as were willing to convert their stook into either of the three denominations of securities offered by the Government. No authorised state ment has, however, been given respecting the amount of the new stock applied for. The event has, indeed, produced no excitement, and it is understood in City circles that the number of such volunteers, as well as the total amount of stock offered for conversion, is hitherto but small. This, of course, is irrespective of the holders of South Sea Stock, with whom con version is not a matter of choice. In the Foreign Market the prevailing dulness has resulted in a more noticeable depression. Almost every species of stock is quoted at lower prices. Spanish New Deferred Bond'. have receded to2:11 24; Certificates to 01 t ; Portuguese Fives close at :181 Mexican Threes, which were 291 in the early part of the week, are now only 2 1. Peruvian Deferred have fallen since Wednesday from e7l to 05 4 ; Buenos Ayres Stock form almost the only exception, having improved to-day. and closing steady at. 711 2.i The Railway anti Share Market is also flatter, and the quotations have receded pretty generally i per cent. Little business is doing in the English lines. French Centrals have improved to 11 21 pm. Other foreign shares are quiet. In Gold Mines and Land Companies shares there has been little doing, but the South Australian, Aits tralaeian, and Orient al Bank shares have been in sonic request. Crystal Palace Company were quoted at 21 to '2l pm. At a meeting of the Vietoria I toek \\ ' eilfl • wdtty, resolution pleowil for olputiiiiiig tlu• voinethiii of the pr. • ptietora to a bill tier rahring the eapital front .101,4M/14. 900,1101 g. fur PAldit.lolllll e tc11 , 1111.! the tiuu • I r IvitNtruetioli. BANK OF An 144 , 4111 W, porsustio to thy• Ac for the week ending ENGLAND. ; th tittti rth Victoria, rail. 12, day, the ;th day of Mity, 1m53. tiovenitisiiiii DOA 111.01 rdoo Other Scetiritiev ~ 2,9 m imoii OollCoial k. Itnlliun 17,7111 , e, Silver liulliuu .... I 9,1:. I tssrr. hEi N.)tes issued £31,714,241i .C 31.714,2 110 X 31,; -11,2 ill lIANKINu Ul I'v,orieloris' 4 !lipital £11,453,004) Re.t Public Drpm-its* 4,V5,4#19 Other Deposit 4 SeN ell 11a) 6: other 1,4114,032 .I.AIIIIIIiN r. it ;4)% ermils.sit Seen title.' (iwinding Drail Weight At►.) A 11,221. 1, 42 Other Seotilitiog 13,1204,1011 NoteN tiold tt Silver Coin 4H1,11),1 05,P1,924 jr15.r044,924 Irrionori of • Invite Die; Siivi National Debt, and Dividend Ac llituko, mtg. rarktts. LONDON CORN MARKET, Ftitt,Av.—English wheat has experienced little or no change from Monday. Foreign supplies are eonsitlerable, the .t part are being landed. Tilt•re was nailer more tone, and a Ist ter cumin" , demand. Floating caroes liti the moist are fast lii , ;11,1)4•311111g. lur porters display more firmness, and buyers come boraard mum freely at the recent decline. Indian corn is g u t brisk, even for arrived cargoes, while those on passage are companttively nel.tlected. Thin grinding sista of barley am rather cheaper. Rye •is iu demand for the Continent, and held ti o• ntther more imaft•y. Foreign supplies of oats Colltilltle liberal, and alsatt a dozen vessels have gist in from Ireland since last market-day. Buyers take sparingly. and succeed in making their purchases on rather easier terms. SMITUFIEI.II) NIAHKET, Fate .—To-day's mar ket was hut moderately supplied with beasts as to tinnila;r, whilst their general quality was inferior. The few prime Scots on offer changed hands steadily at, in nowt in stances, an advance in the lilllitation% of 2d. per 81b., and the value of all other breeds was well supported. lii supply of sheep was seasonably good ; yet the mutton trade ruled finn at fully Nlonday's prices. Lambs, the number of which was not large, changed baud* steadily at full cur rencies. The veal trade was brisk, at a further rise in price of 24. lwr Sib. The primest calves were worth per Nib's. lugs sold slosly on former terms. Mild' cows sere bruu&t frontl)/. to 2UI. each, tueludiugtleAr eulalltssa. Itill't'E—On the 7th 111411'4f, at No. O. NorfalkAtreet, lane. the wife of Uttpt , lin lime... of i • on. Cl' Itlt.‘N —On the tutu ilt , loUlt, at 20. Upper Tlet•kelev•roreet the it of Joint Curran. Eau.. barrtitor•at t of n Nllll. ...... i;. 0111/ON--On the 11th instant, at Illlatirray•ternte , Toe' • t'r, the wife of I Ir. .% It ot..l,ttt. of the titalt Hog'isient , o f • sit:, KENNEDY—On the loth Iti.ituit, at 27, (lay-street, Bat! , ' a wi'a of Captain 11. liettnetly. of a data; 'ter. Elt- —I In tilt. Mil itoatutt, at eltureltill, In the co n y of .trtuagh, the wit e to' Wllliata Verner. F 04., of a It:tette.% • _ _ LEX ANDEII-11ATC11---ttn Wedneetim, the 11th InoueCot 't. Anna, Wandsworth, Hamilton Karl. , Ali-intake 01 At. John 14, eatidirblfze. Vie, •Prito , rul of st. Tltottia4Collee, 1 . 011,131b41, Cotton. to I.:Monism Wingfield, daughter at Ma late Rev. Thomas Hatch. 1W1.1.1.111--HAtitlt4-4M the 11th instant, William rdyeird Buller, Req., late of the 14th !drill Hinimons, to tnen Eliza Mary, grandtlattultter or the Rana, of Homer. a. I . 1 . ItTEIES—CIIAI'MAN Oa the 111th instant, at itti. 1101. folk. William Ktlward 1.14 q.. LA:II4I.Na live. 10 widow of Liviet Sir st„lihtu mutt ehapnitut, 1'.11., HUTCHINSON-114.1411Ni )N—tltt the 19th of \lurch, at t , :c IteAldeucy, ',More, Lieutenant It. E. lime' net u, oC Ole Ronald Army, to coiontinee 1..1•ri Ann, eldeto ~f It. N. Hamilton, Etat., and granddaughter of Sir Freda Wit Hamilton, Hart. DEATHS. Alllll - 11 I NOT-1111 tho• 1,111111 , 101 t, Lientenant I.•ticral Sir I beet Arbuthnot, h mid K.T.s., Colonel of ti.e 7Calt 1: ~t• moist. ill N 1 the Chili tilt., al Wswlivicli, Justin* Jaw. ebient daimliter of tirigailii Charles Bingham, Royal Artillery, in her 11th ear. the 9th instant, In her POI' year, llon. Mitten Ilan I:oilman, widow of the late John Cornwal', E q, of Hendon, and daughter of Admiral Alan Lord flisrs.te r. EVRE—On the hills instant, Msjor-Liontral Vincent Edward Etre, aged sd. FEILDINU—On the Ist Instant at Naples, of consumption, Louisa Vises) .'is Feildont. aged 23. FANNING--At Mont augitou, on that Rih instant, four davit after hip arri‘al in En' laud. and in his 35:1a e:tr. Cigna n Elser.l (Tsar Fanning, 27111 Regiment Bombay N. 1., after au 1111111. temipted service in India of neatly Ift Nears. GLOSSOP—On the nth instant, at Peliiatmeretcent, Mielanie Fermi Glossop, widow of the late Glossvp. GILISER'f—On the loth iirstsiit, at SlPVellill MOP'. street. Eleuteutuit•General Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbeit, Bart., G.C.11.. in the With year of Lk age. POLLOCK—On this 7th instant, hi hit i7th near, Robcrt John Pollock, F.sq., second son of the Lord Chief Iles , . MF.SURIER—On the 7th instant, Richard Artltu Lo m e auei,je. F.,41., of the Privy Conned.ottice, aged 10. WEBSTER-4M the 401 instant, at Rattle Abbey, Fiona!, Sir I lotlftoy Webster, Hart., Commander, N., to the bill year of his age. TRRXB OF 8' Foltt b r cos : Per Annum .. IlnlfAcarl) gnarterly. 11 4 0 0 Vi U 0 IS G ra Stillisoiber4 are Onion through their NVV.4 .kWOIII ; 11. slir..o 14, the b) n Rottilt• 1111.1ityv I 'niers U. ii) MI W Mr. ALrnitu I%E, MO. O - N .4 1;1 . ) 1. 1 ttil:',llF/N10tri.411.„1.1!,(116.H.T.Y.;2N ts,;,:s the hooke, waiting' f.trwitatiesitot to the wants of the MOM roN %%hid, now contain, Roil elm receive. only ninety. The PPW wing, which it roofed in, will receive 130 adtittional patients. An earn...o and nrgolt appeal In mode on behalf of the Ruf -61......4 11111 , 4 are etylitrllig all the iniper'..44 of 14m tra.4444.1 ill, e'. of aunt, 4.f bone deferred. for einds to twilit() taw .'...latnitt.4l. of Nlarnwentent to romplet.4thn Th.. A litilv,r.gry Feativad in *A of this notst heiter , dent Ili)• lee, will held at Wllllai s Itool4lll, on Wednesday, the let of done two, 'file M 44.4 N. 41.1.4 it,, N1:4414114 of WESTMINATEII In Ele chair. A donation of :ii? Inn. e owlitliten a 1.110 Governor. and an simnel sulowription of I. nn. a ilovotlinr. Sitheerint long and donati o ns In nil of thin Charity ari be the lintiloll4:—ltgrelry a n d En : Coats. Blddsliph, Nod Co.; root a n d Co. 1).41loilnd Old CO.; Glyn, lialllfax, and 1'44.: Ilankey and co.; Farin,!.4,r, and Co. : Ransom ano.; William., Beiteon, enil Co.: and also by F. and J. Itivltozinn d . 0 :t, Waterlomplaro; Newhard end Ron. 1t47, 1' dilly ; and Ninbet and CO., 21, liert lt MR ROAM. Bon. flee. llmmpton. May i. 1132. 0414011.1 C P. CllOlO4. '4tee. • TIANK OF 1)1:1 1 ()Sf'1'. ir Person+ ilettlentia of INVESTING `ION MY Nee. r-rtios , at 1,, exit 11l ill the plan of the NATIONAT. AST''I.INCE and INVESTMENT ASOCIATION, by whir+ a h:tch rga of Ito teaeat wt ay be obtaine S d. combined with perfect Keearity. a l'rolaiwetataaeas anal 6111 Information may be had at the o:See, or h..nt, 'moat, free, oil application. PETER MORRISON, .Vaiskria2 Dingo 7, Si, Mathew place, lYutulgar•qu.rrr. - . ROYAL ASYLUM OF ST. ANN'S Sot:it:Ty II I, This Institution, waiting not for Lilo Child of Par nig onc ,, iu Proverity to le eutne an I plum. l.y Voluntary cnntr , butlons ett.rtls them Clothing, Ns ntatutiles, and F 'Hip 11.1 IS .1 CARLY LLECTIUN wiU take place on Aug. 11, No:Lunation From- , may by obtained at the ofilre, whirrs sub. sill bo gratefully reeelved, as well i.e ly Na Attsood.. and Cu., bunkum E. LEEKS, Sanitar 97. Grareehnotbdotsset, and Si , F. y. 2, Charlotte-row, Mauston-house MAIL SEIVVICE.—DOVER and OSTENT ) . —A Government MAIL PACKET leaves foyer for (!tend every night (except Sunday), at. 11.15: Ostend for Dover. every night (eze.ept Saturday), at 6.80. Direst Sail* to and from ',union, Brussels, and Cologne, may be had. together with titne bills, &e., at the Royal Ila:1 Steam Packet (Vers. Graceehtirclostreet, and 34. Itegent•circus; also at the 1 4 ottth. EsAvrti Itailuav station, Lontlon.hridge: and at Orli. brnn-h °Merl., 10. Itegent-eireus, and 147. Chet/utak. Thom tlelr.” r•t. title the holder to his passage at soy timw, avY boat, and bY auy railway train. 45