Star. — London, England, 1812-09-23 00:00:00

Mina INTELLIGENCE. 445 . •••••••••••••••• MAILS. •11. strt► i Dublin • . o 0 Guernsey - 0 0 Waterford - 0 1 Jersey . 0 Cadiz - 1 1 Anholt . I 0 Lisbon - 0 2 Gottenburgh . O 3 Heligoland . 0 0 Jamaica - 0 0 FALMOUTH, SEPT. 20. Arrived the Townsend Packet, with a Mail from Cadiz, in 21 days. The Princess Elizabeth packet, for Lisbon ; Lord Hobart, for Jamaica ; and the Walsingham, for Corunna, are still detained by con trary winds. Wind S. PLYMOUTH, SEPT. 21. Came in the ORESTES sloop of war from a cruize. Wind S.W. PORTSMOUTH, SEPTEMBER ikit. Sailed his Majestyl ships IPHIGENIA for Lisbon ; LINNET for Plymouth ; and the SARACEN for the Downs.—Wind seven p. us. he hoisted a light, and hailed. , Where is that ship from ?'—l answered; Falmouth, and de manded to know what schooner that was? he replied A British man of war,' and ordered menu board with my papers immediately. I told him if he at tempted to come a yard near& he should receive my broadside, but at that distance I would send my boat on board, which I did, with my chief-mate and two men :—his boat immediately returned with six men and an oacer, all armed, none of whom were allowed to come on board, except the latter ; one who at tempted had a pistol put to his breast, and 1' imme diately sat down in the boat. " The officer on coming on board, told me he was a British privateer, belonging to Bermuda, and in sisted on my going on board in his boat with my papers. I told him I was a British letter of marque, and would not quit my vessel, unless to go on board one blgonging to his Majesty, and ordered him out of the ship, at the same time desiring him to send my Mate and people on board. His boat soon after returned with the following note: " Capt. TAYLOR presents his regards to the Master of the ship, and insists on his coming on board with his papers, other wise he may abide by the consequences." My aniwer was as hefore, and sent his boat off. He then hailed, declaring he would sink me should I refuse to corn ply with - his request. My answer was, " Fire away !" which was put into execution as soon as his boat reached him, by his broadsides, and showers of mus quetry, and was as quickly returned by the May.- 1 had now no longer a doubt of his being an Ame- rican privateer, and on the dawn of day my suspi cions were confirmed by his colours. From Phis time, half-past 7 r. sr. till 9 A. as. a fire, with very little intermission, was kept hp by b oth vessels ; and it appeared, during this long action, to be his intention to board the May, which was always frustrated by rounds of grape; until at last he was obliged to haul off in the greatest confusion with his sails, rigging, and hull dreadfully cut up; and iiided we are in the same situation, having six of our lower shrouds shot away, fore-stay, main top-mast back-stay, three shots between wind and water, the main topmast wounded, and the sails and running rigging cut to pieces, one man killed, and two wounded. And it affords me , the greatest pleasure to say, that nothing could exceed the coolness and bravery of the few people I had the honour to command. DEAL, SEPT. at. Arrived his Majesty's ship EGMONT, from off Flushing. Sailed his Majesty's ship la Home, to join Admiral YOUNG'S fleet, which are now riding in the North Foreland. AMERICAN PRIVATEERS BEATEN OFF BY LIVER POOL SHIPS. MISTRACT PROM Tea SHIT ANN'S LOG-11001C, PROM DellatßAlA• " On the Ist of August, sailed from Demerara, in company with the ships Spectator, Eliza Ann, and Latona, for London ; brig Talavera, for Liverpool ; and ship London, for Cork. On the Wit, lat. 13.50. long. 58. parted company with ships, and made sail in company with the ship London. On the 22d, at day-light, discovered a large schooner to the south ward of us very suspicious; cleared for action, and bore up for her, when he made sail, and stood to the southwest ; he was steering about W. N. W. when we observed him first. On the 24th, saw another large schooner standing to the westward, wind then about N. N. E. ; at nine, he tacked in our wake, and stood after us ; at ten, furled top gallant sails, hauled up the course, and cleared for action, at the same time made the signal for the ship London to keep close order, he being a considerable distance to windward, ( which I am told by the Captain of the London since was reverse, which prevented him from coming down in time, but I did not observe it) ; at ten minutes past 11, or thereabouts, the schooner came up, with English colours flying, and when he got within hail, the English ensign came tumbling down as if the haulyards had broke ; not seeing any one on board him making any effort in getting them up again, I fired a shot a-thwart his hawse ; I heard some one on board cry out, holloa, holloa, he then hailed, and asked from whence we came ? I answered; I asked him what he was, and from whence he came? he answered Halifax, and ordered me to send my boat and Mate on board; I repliesl, if he wanted any thing with me, to send on board to me, (our people being all at theirquarters waiting for orders to fire) ; no sooner I answered, than he fired three muskets at me, and run up the American colours under the lee of his main-sail, I observed them going up between his boom and the foot of the sail, he hoisted them no higher than the jaws of his gaff, I suppose that it was to prevent us seeing them. 4g The action then commenced, and lasted without intermission for 35 minutes within pistol shot; at last I saw him haul aft his fore-sheet, and sheer off. The ship London was then bearing down, and wore un der our stern after him, and engaged for about a quarter of an hour, until the shot would not reach.-- She was a schooner mountiag 14 guns, and quite full of men. We had no men wounded, nor any mate rial d image to the ship, the worst was a shot through the starboard-bow below the water's edge, and from the size of plugs it took to fill k up, I suppose the schooner's metal must be 18-pounders. We were only seventeen in number, with 10 guns, but only fought four of a side, which was three to a gun, one at the wheel, two to hand powder, the mate forward, and myself on the quarter deck. lam certain that he suffered much, as I observed several of our shot strike hint, every gun being double-shotted, and I saw his people in great confusion upon his decks at different times. After we had got the leak partly stopt, we made sail, he stood after us, and kept out of gun-shot to windward the remainder of the day and night until ten o'clock next day, he then wore to the westward, made sail, and we saw him no more. On the 28th, we fell in with a brig to the northward of us,. stand. ing towards-us, when we again cleared for action, shortened sail, and stood towards him, the ship Lon., don leading; on kis observing us, he haulod his wind, and passed us out of the reach of our guns ; we fired several shot towards him, but he - would shew no colours. We then wore and stood on our course, he then set his staysails, foretop-mast-steering-sail, gaff topsail, and allsail possible, and steered about E.S.E. this was in kit. 40. 22. long. 49. 3. from his steering so southerly a course, I conjectured that he either was an American packet, or letter of marque bound for France. We fell in with several vessels of different descriptions until we got asfar to the eastward as the long. 30. We lost the London on the 6th Septem ber, in the night, about I'2o leagues to the westward of Cape Clear. (Signed) A. SEEBECK. ,Master of the ship Ann. 'I he ship London mounted 10 guns, and fourteen men, burthen 186 tons. COPY OF A LETTER FROM CAPTAIN AFFLECE, OF TIII MELANCROLLY ACCIDENT.—Monday last, a large SHIP MAY, TO HIS OWNERS IN LIVERPOOL. party from London took a sail on the river Severn t POLI.ACCA—AIor.zo. " St. Lucia, Bth August, 181 g. a sudden gust of wind upset the boat, when six ladies When to our laws and native land We brave th' embat t l e d fi e ld, " DEAR Sins—l am happy to inform you of the out of eight were unfortunately drow ned. A lady, her EY freedom fie l d, a generous b an d, arrival of the ship May here on the s th. Nothing sister, and two daughters, were among the number. 'materially occurred on the voyage until the 3d inst. I Ma. SADLER'S JERIAL VOYAOL—Mr. SADLER'S No foe shall make us yield. at two p. m. when a vessel was seen from the mast- projected voyage, which is fixed for the 28th instant, Then let the an tyrant boast, has excited general interest. On that day, he will And vatmt birfortunos high, bead, bearingW.N.W. standing to the S.E. the wind Him slavish bola at the time E.N.E. a light breeze, our course west, attempt that which never was before attempted, to being at the time in the latitude of this island, and cross the Channel from Dublin to Holyhead, where We'll conquer or we'll die. had it is about sixty-two miles ia breadth. Vessels, we What tho' domestic jars divide, about 160 miles to windward. At four neared this strange sail eo as to see his hull distinctly, understand, will be stationed along the Welch,.and And fancied ills alartn, a. rand perceived hiss to be a la re r e-schooner, and appa- I r i s h coast , to afford every assistance to the sronant, q 'Twits e ver yet the patr i ot ' s pr id e neatly a vessel of war. Or d e all hands to quarters, i n case he should descend at sea. The Gentlemen 'Gahm foreign foes to arm ! clear for action. At five he of Liv erpool have 'handsomely determined that a Then let the angry tyrant boast, and at half-past he tacked number of small' craft shall be in readiness off that And mot his fortune, high, t an ac d ke h d ad to e th ve e rY no th rth ing ward, again, and came into our'wake, when withhe immedi-• shore. The agent for his Majesty's packet-boats at halm and all his slavish hostHolyhead has directed that every accommodation We'd conquer or we'll die I ately bore up after us under all sail, English should be afforded to Mr. 4tniasa, in that quarter. There was a eta, de trait in the third Act, colours hoisted, and not wishing to let him come too tat e n en that was near, fired the stern guns at him, which were imme- Telegraphs have also been fixed, so that the course tly well sustained by Misses /AMMO, Hair.. diistely returned by his broadside of four guns, and taken by the Wpm mei be cgaimakaac t i as e ar ly t4ell ' and Guiasi and received withAreatapplaUse. by the WY is fitis nialluci• A; as Posibigi. ••• , " .1 am, Gentlemen, &c. (Signed) 66 WILLIAM APPLECIC. 64 P. S.—The above is a confused account of the action with the Mnerican privateer, as I had only a few minutes' notice of this opportuisitr to write you by way of Martinique. The privateer mounted eight guns, and full of men. " Killed, Jodepb Rummona, seaman.—Wounded, J.B. Hanna, second mare William Walker, apprentice ; both slightly, and they are doing well. " Prisoners on board the Privateer—Samuel Hagellurst, chid mate; John Erick and Jantss Antonia, seamen. CAPTURE OF THE ROYAL BOUWY OF LEITH. " St. John's, August 19. The celebrity of Sir JOIIN STEVENSON'S character, as a musical composer, gave .t promise which the Piece before us has not disappointed ; throughout we have been gratified with a display of originality, taste, and judgment, fine harmony, and genuine melody. The Overture was tasteful and effective ; and from. th e Songs, &c. we select die following, not only for their poetical merit, but on account of the applause bestowed upon them—altogether, this production of i the sister Isle, though it may betray some of the iedtin• (fancies, ts strongly marked by the vigour of the Irish h ' i l• It Was announced for repetition amidst univer sal applause. . ; • I " On Monday evening last arrived here, Capt Henry Gamble, with part of his crew and passengeis, bellrging to the ship Royal Bounty, of Leith. This vessel, on her voyage from Hull to Prince Edward's Island, in ballast, was attacked on the Ist inst. four or five leagues to the southward of St. Peterst by the Yankee, brigantine privateer, of 18 guns and 1W men. Captain Gamble, being unapprised of the war, was in some degree unprepared for the attack of the American, who chased him under English colours, but, on coming near, hoisted the American flag, and commenced the engagement. The Royal Bounty had 10 guns, 18 men, and four passengers—one a female. Captain Gamble sustained the unequal contest for an hour and a quarter, when having the boy that was at the helni killed, himself wounded:to gether with his second mate, boatswain, and took, the colours were struck ; several shots were fired afterwards, ore of which wounded the chief mate. The Americans then took possession, and ordered all tto people - on board the privateer, where the wounded received surgical assistance, but the others were treat, d very harshly, having their clothes, some of which they wore, taken from ahem. Two Americaq Were badly wounded, and it is supposed some were killed, but this was not acknowledged. The It mericlin master was quite enraged at the resistance he had met with from Captain Gamble, whose conduct on this occa sion, as well as his gallant associates, deserves the- approbation of 1 every brave man. The privateer, shortly after, boarded the Thetis, of Poole, Captain Pack, from Sydney, with coals, which was set fire to, as well as the Royal Bounty. The crew of the former escaped. At 11 at night, Captain Gamble, with his crew, were set adr,ft is the boat. They reached the lend of Placentia Bay the next morning. After receiving the most hospitable treatment at Lamallin, they were conveyed from thence to Burin, where they also experienced every atteritioa from Mr. Butter and Mr. Harrison, who_provided them with a conveyance to St. John's." 8 14'4-Au:gen.—Yesterday, a: half-past two o'clock, the General Harris East-Indiamati was launched from , Baerrupper-yard, Rotlferhithe, just at an interval of fine weather. On moving off the slip, two of ha. owners threw each a bottle of pert at her bows, chris tening her %%all the words, " success to the General Harris!" The concourse of spectators.was very great, 4001ickets being issued, but the company arrived 1 were double that number. Mr. BRaNT had fixed a commodious awning alongside the Benbow, a 74, now building, from which the company had a fine view of the launch. The house was filled with com pany, as also the mould-room, for passage to which from the house a temporary bridge was formed.— Such was the crowd in the room, that several ladies fainted. The bridge was illuminated at night with variegated lamps. After the cloth was removed, " Rule, Britannia!" a Goo, save the King !" and many select glees were given by Messrs. Tanott, &aim, &c. Two bands of music also attended. I,4trt VrGHT'S GAZETTL '77 - 77 ADMIRALTY-OFFICE, SEP rEMBEI Litt of American Privateers taken and destroyed by his Ma Ships and Vessels on the Halifax Station, between Ist July and 115th August, 1812, transmitted by Vice - Admiral Sawyst to I. W. Croker, Esq. in a letter dated 25th August, 1812. Active schooner, of 2 guns and 20 men, captured by the Sparse tan, Captain Brenton, 18th July, 1812, off Cape Sable. Fair l'rader &chimer, of 1 gun and 20 men, cured by the Indian, Captain Jane, and Plumper, Lieutenant Bray, 16th July, 1812, flay of Fundy. Argus schooner, of 1 gun and 23 men, captured by the Plumper, Lieutenant Bray, Ilth July, I.i 12, Bay of Fundy. Friendship schooner, of I gun and 8 ra, captured by the Plums per, Lieut. Bray, 18th July, 1812, Bay of Fundy. Actress sloop, of 4 guns and 53 men, captured by the Spartan, Captain Brenton, 18th Ju1y,34112, off Cape St. Mary. Intention schooner, of 1 gun, S swivels, 29 men, captured by the Spartan, Captain Brenton, 19:h July, 1812, eff Gleaner sloop, of 6 guns and 40 men, ca•oured by the-CAI:A, Captain Thomson, 23d July, 5812, o ff bap Sable. Curlew brig, of 16 guns, 178 men, and 270 tons, captured by the Acasta, Captain Kerr, 24th July, 1812,1at.44. 15 N. long, 62.30. W. pierced for 20 guns, off Cape Sable. Catherine ship, of 14 guns and 88 men, captured by the Colibri, Capt. Thomson, 28 July,llll2, off Cape Sable. Gossamer brig, of 14 guns and 100 men, captured by the Ennio toms, Captain Mulcaster, 30th Jsdy, 1812, off Cape Sable. Morning S•ar schooner, of I gun, 4 swivels,. 10 men, and 70 tons, captured by the Maidstone, Capt. Burdet„ and Spartan, Cap&. Brenton, Ist August, 1812, Bay of Fundy ; burnt by the boat, in a creek called Bally's Mistake. Polly schooner s of 1. gun, 4 swivels; 40 men; and 60 tons, c ap.' cured by the Maidstone, Captain Burdet, and Spartan, Captain Brenton, let August , 1812 , Bay of Fundy ; burnt by the boats in a creek called Bally) Mistake. Commodore. Barty, a revenue cutter, of 6 guns, pierced for la I I guns, captured by the Maidstone, Capt, Buctiet ; and Spartan, Capt. Brenton, 31 August, 1812, Bay of Fundy; att.icked in Little River and brought oht. by the boats; the chief part of the crew escaped. • Malson schooner, of 2 guns,.eaptered by the Maidstone. Cape. . Burdet, and Spartan, Capt. Brenton 3d August, 19111.. Bay of Fundy; attache.: in Little River and brought out by the boats; the chief part of the crew escaped. Olive schooner, of 2 guns, captured by the Maidstone, Captain Burdet, and Spartan, Captain Brenton, Sd August, 1811, Bay of Fundy; attacked in Little River and brunght out by WAIL boats; the chief part of the crew escaped. Spence schooner, of 2 guns, captured by the Maidsttrae, Captain Busies. and Spartan, Captain Brenton, 3d August, 1812;• Bay of l'undy.l attacked in little River,. and brought out by thd boats; the chief pan of the crew e sca p e d. Polly schoonorc of 4 guns and 35 men, ca:nured by the Colib4 and Statira, 11th August o 1812, entrance of Bay of Fundy. Buckskin schooner, of 1 pm, 3 swivels, and 32 men, captures' by the CoUbri and Stalin, 11th August, 1819, off CspeS:lslc. Dolphin schooner, of I gun, 1 swivel, and 28 men, captured by the Earl Moira, tender to Guerrier, 19th August, 1819, off Shelburne. Regulator schooner, of 1 gun and 40 men, captured by the Coll be, Captain Thomson, 12th August, 1812. on' Cape Sable. Dolphin schooner, of 2 guns and 48 men, captured by the Colibti and Maidstone, Itth August, 1812, off Cape Sable. Lewis schooner, of 6 guns and 30 men, captured by the Hope, tender to the Africa, 14th August, 1812, efL Halifax. Pythagoras schoatier, of S puns and 35 men, captured by thn Bream, Lieutenant Timpsois, 9th August, 1812, off Shelburne, after an action of -.wenty minutes 3 the enemy had two men wounded. Bunker's Hill schooner, of 7 guns and 72 men, captured by din Belvidere,. 21st August, 1812, Sambro Light Home N.W. 242 miles. (Signed) H. Sawv It, Vice-AZ:ll'ml. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZFoNiONEY. S;c7Lark, fur the proceee's of seine casks of si kits seized on board the Airs, ui We yutouth, on Friday, at 41, Notto:k-street, aad there retailed. Fistarcl, for the Patna del Sur; and Warspite, for is Concep. !lone, la Jenne Genevieve. la Pace, to Deui An'is, St. il ,, toine, St. Metre, antk Concepcion Pietro, au Friday, at 41, Norfolk,. Erect, and there recillrd. CARCTOWHOUSE, SEPTEMBER ;IL, This 44 the Barotrde Rehausen, Envoy Ettranab Jimmy as d Minister Plenipotentiary from the King of Sweden, had his, first private audience of his Royal Hthneis the. Prince 'Regent, to deliver his- creden. tials. TO' which he was introduced by Viscount C tstlere3gh, bis Majesty's Principal Secietary of State for Foreign Affairs, and conducted by Robert Chester, Esq. Assistant Master of tne Ceremonies. • DOWNING-STREET, SEP fENIIBER 21, 1812. His Royal lii}•lutes; the Prince Regent has been gracious* pleastd s in she t asne and an the behalf of kis Majesty, to appo!nt sir Ralph Wui) d, Bart. to be Governssr of tl:e• Island of TAO n;dad. MILITARY PROMOTION& ' s , Commissions, signed by Lord Lieutenants, The King's Own Regiment of Staffordshire Mil :tie.: 6 George Hartopp, Esq. to be Major, vice the Ho.*lntrablp I. 'Talbot. Dated tieptem!ler d, 1819, ROtard Riddlesden, El. to be Captain, vice Painter, pronged, Dated May 27, 1812. Walter Cayney, Esq. to be ditto, vice Phillipe,•resigned. Dated geptemb.r 1,1819. Richard Kendercline, Gent. to be Lieutenant. June I, 1818. Daniel Hunt, Gent. to be ditto. Dated June 20, 1812. Jamei Wool, Gent. to be ditto. Dated July 7, 1812. William Arden, Gent. to be ditto. Dated July 11, 1812. JAM Henney, Gent, to be ditto. Dated July 27,1812. ,Wm. Lucius Carey, Gent. to be Ensign, Dated July 3,181; Robert Rusattl, Gent. to be ditto. Dated July 9, 11112. Edward Newton, Gent. to be ditto. Dated July 27, 1812. James Magee,Clent. to be ditto. Dated August 27, 1812. East Monmouth Local Militia. Lieutenant J: C, Powell to be• Captain, vice Gillam resigned; Charles Hotutray, Gent. to be Lieutenant, by Erseet. Dated July 1, 1812. Edwatil Lucas, Gent. to be ditto. Dated July 8, 1812. Thomas Wooliett, Gent. to be ditto. Dated July 9,1812. Whitchurch and Highclera Volunteer infantry. John ilayter and WlllLlns Cosvdslky, &qrs. to be Captains. Dag sea -vtember 7, 18111. iFor Bankrupts, &c. sap the next page.] nassr, SEPTEMBER Is. The late g torious i achievements of the Allied Army having rent ed our little island before the arrival of the packet, all hearts beat high with hope, fear, aaid expectation : upon her approach, crowned with lagrel and guns firing, she was cheered from Elizabeth Castle by the trusty veterans, and an illumination from that fortress in the evening gave the lead to a future display of loyalty. To give proper effect to , the universal wish, there was a respectable Meeting at Government House to consult and concert what was most proper to be done—an immediate illumina. ,tips was absolutely necessary, to keep order, and a Vary brilliant one took place accordingly. But thi ' was not sufficient ; fire-works, bonfires, a public din. , ner, and.a discharge of artillery from every part of the island, was issued in General Orders, and the Lieutenant-Governor gave a large commission for fire-works from England. At the dinner, after the health of the Marquis of WULINOTON was drank a the Ode, (inserted in the nest page) written by the same Author as the Verses on the Victory of Sala. 'manta, was recited, and received with revery general Aunts of applause. The day was spent With Om • greatest conviviality, and the evening closed with a - variety of bonfires and fire-works on the coast which Wale all pedkaf dieceagbis from rinesaars *ft • Lracm MARI. . A ne w Historical Drama, in three acti, entitled irk Spanish Pairiots,a hourand rears ago ! written bf IL B. CODE, Esq. the music by Sir Joule STEVE/Pi goy, of Dublin, was last night represented, for the f eet t i m e. The characters were thus filled • ?ogle Mr. Raymostn. A10nz0.....,«..t.. .......... Mr. PHILLIPS. . Don Gamma ......... Mr. MARSUALL• JUNCIrIiO. ....... ....... Mr. WALLACILAUE• Itamira Mr. PY N E. • Ak2lll4lr Pedro ••••••• • Mr. PINION. Sancho •••... Mr. KNIGHT. Clara • Miss KELLY. Sehla Mrs BLAND., ViOlante tint —After the battle of Zeros, which confirmed the lava. Else ad o Moors, Don Pelagio and his followers retire into the smuga i s s of Asturia, where they not only successfully resisted th , power of the Saracen invader, who had overrun the rest of s r i o , but established themselves In the kingdoms of Astoria and Lesa, thereby laying the basis of that energetic and indefatigable 1 , 146: d m try which the Moorish usurpation was gradually re duced, until finally extinguished in the reign of Ferdinand and was. Atter the battle of Ausena, in which tho Moors were d e f e ated, Pelagio, the Gothic King, ik supposed by his people to base been borne off a captive by the lying foe, while in reality Ida l if e is attempted by Don Guarino, who hopes by his death to u ndo to the vacant sovereignty : He believes that by the assist luxe of Ramira, his confidant, he has effected the death of the King; but not having been chosen his successor, as he had ex pected, he favours the notion of his captivity, and enters into secret correspondence with the Sarazens by whose aid, and the promotion of internal intrigues and divisions, he hopes in time to accomplish the object of his ambition ; meanwhile limiting the powers of Alonzo, the chosen leader of the Spanish people, 1 end restraining the progress of his arms against the invader, from consideration for the life of the captive King. From Ws period, down to the time when the action of the piece commences, Pela -00 Ives retired and disguised as a hermit, his lit. having been ; rewired by Ramiro, under the sacred obligation of an oath, sever to quit pis solitude, or discover himself to his subjects without his (Ramira's) consent. Don Guzman, conceiving 14 traiterous plot ripe for execution, by the divisions and corruptions I he had secretly fomented, invites the recruited strength of the Invader against his country ; but unwilling to hazard the risk of I battle, he seeks, by a fabricated letter, from the supposed cap- I dve, Pelagio, to his people, to Induce submission to the Simeon I force: but previously to this m.ssage being delivered to the : essonbled Chiefs for their determination, Ramira, offended with I Don Guzman forms the resolution of communicating to Dun Alonzo, the "act of Pelagio 's retirement, and the circumstances which led to it, They proceed to the Hero's retreat—prevail won him, still in disgui , e, to attend the mee Mg. He rallies i eke declining patriotism of his country—leads his people against the assailing foe—and the action terminates in tke discomfiture of internal treason, and the. total rout of the barbarous invader. i The-loves of Alonzo and Donna Clara, supposed daughter of Doe Gummi, but actually the daughter of Pelagio, as explained , tt last &ctn. ,form an auxiliary plot, which serves as a vehicle for several S•mgs s Duets, Trios, &c. and interweaves through eke piece , hat lighter nutter whi ch is now prescriptively, if not 1 iserskirily, demanded of a dramatic writer. Tile allusion to BONAPARTE'S abominable usurpa tion of Spain, and the means by which it has been I effected, is artfully carried through the Piece, and the action being lai4 in the City and neighbourhood of Salamanca, happily connects the interest felt by the audience with the recent and splendid glories which bare crowned the British arms, without offending ( consistency, or departing from the remote period of ' action, by a single word, having the appearance of those conscript elaji-traps with which the public palate has been cloyed ; and with which, to its credit s the public taste has at length become disgusted. As might have been expected from a Piece calcu lated to strengthen the generous enthusiasm of !Irk tontin the cause 'of our injured ally, the performance throughout was received with a degree of applause, not unjustified by the composition both of words and music ; the language is correct and impressive, and in ncr part sinking into meanness, nor swelling into, beinbast. In the scenes before Prlagio's cell, and in that where he discovers himself to the Cortes, tht situations are not only highly interesting, but the, dialtigue is spirited, filled wits) heroic strength and true British sentiment ; and if we would not afend prejudice, we might say that Pelagic': address to his soldiers, modestly approaChes that of Rolla. to the Peruvians. Although we understand the Piece to have been got up with more than ordinary baste, the,, performers throughout acquitted themselves with great credit. Mr. RAYMOND, as Pelagio, imparted to / the character its true strength and colouring. Mr. PHILIPPS * in Alonzo, proved in a distinguished degree that his powers of action are not inferior to his mu sical attributes. Miss KELLY was highly interesting in Clara, and gave her songs in a goed and impres sive stile. She was rapturously encored in her second long, and deserved to have been equally Llistinguished Sher first, which she sung in the most impressive rawer. Mrs. BLAND supported her parse with her accustomed spirit, and her songs were given in that (hunter of sweet and simple melody so peculiarly her own. Mr. PYNIt i in a limited part, acquitted him self most respectfully, and his songs received a well merited applause, both having been unanimously en cored ; and Mr. KNIGHT and Mrs. HARLOW, in their comil parts, laid the Author under considerable obligation, as the Piece is rather slender in comic matter. •