The National Register. — London, England, 1816-07-21 00:00:00

JUYL 21. S.vme successei have Lem not iced by the squadron under Admiral Brown, from Buenos Ayres in the South Seas ; but the fute of its Commander has not been mentioned. According to the accounts from Madr'Ll, which are to the 28th ult. through Fran:e, that Officer landed with about tio men on the shore of the bay of Panama, when his movements were watched by a body of Spanish troops, provided with two pieces of cannon. As soon as he had proceeded to some distance inland, his communication was cut off with his ships, he was taken prisoner, and the rest of his party was either killed or captured. When the last intelligence left the colonies, he was confined in the castle of Guayatil. . . An article from New York states the arrival of M. Hyde de Neuville, on the 15th ult. in the French fri gate Eurydice, after a passage of 29 days front Brest. This gentleman is the newly appointed Minister front the Court of France. M. Gallatin, the Ambassador to the Court of Paris, sailed from New York on the 11th ult. in the Peacock sloop of war, just &Ir days previous to the arrival of the French Ambassador. The Halifax Papers give the following particulars of a fittal duel which took place at New York between an Officer of the British Army, and Capt. Price, belonging to the American Navy :—lt appears, that Mr. P. was walking down Broadway with a lady ; and observing the English Officer looking through his glass from the oppo site side, crossed and demanded what he meant,. the other declared it was not his intention to offend : Mr. P. growing rather warm and vociferous on the subject, he offered to give him satisfaetiou, and the parties accord ingly met the next morning on the spot where Burr and Hamilton fought:—the distance taken up at first was V: paces, it was afterwards shortened to 10 ; and on firing the third tune Mr. P. fell and immediately ex pired. The plague in the Neapolitan territory has at length happily ceased. A letter from Naples, datedJune•io, says: —" We feel pleasure in reporting to you the official intelligence of the plague being considered at an end ; the total mortali'y amounts to 771 persons." So late as Wednesday Fe ' nnight, oa a hill, the property of Sir Alexander Ramsay, Bart in. the parish of Fetter cairr, at the distance of little more than twelve mile.: from the German Ocean, there w.is a remnant of a wreedh of stow, which measured, on the sth inst. five feet deep and eighty yards in circumference!. The fullowin, eTnparative receipt for the quarters ending July 5, 1 8 1.5.aal 1816, has been published:— Exciss.—July 5, ions C 1,446.150 11316 3,83.1040.2 647,348 Corrous.-.441y5,1m5 1,016,576 IMO 7(;7.447 brctnuts. July 3,1313. 3.581.370 11111; 3,010.503 ;I .065 STsurs.—July s, 1813 2,0444483 1816 1.04V.3D7 Total d2ficicstyfor a quarter £4,t34.828 Upon the above defal=tiou in the: revenue tint the last quarter it has been observed, that the dividends and other charges upon the Consolidated Fund for the quar ters coding' in Janwiry and July, always much exceed those in the other quarters, and therefiire make the sur plus of that fund less in the former than in the other quarters. The amended Act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors in England, ought to be generally known to tradesmen, as it materially changes the provisions of tke first law. By the new Act it is said— " that from and after the passing of this Act, if it shall appear to she Court establislit d by virtue of the said recited Act (the Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors), upon the examination of any prisoner, or otherwise, that such prisoner has acted with gross injustice towards his or her oreditor or leditors either in contracting any debts, or entering into , ay engagements, without any fair prospect or probable means paying such debts, or fulfilling such engagements, or by wandering or otherwise improperly disposing of his or her onies, directs, or other property. which he or she might have ,plied in•paying aletits, or fulfilling such coigageinent,, ther wholly or in part, such prisoner shall not be t 'aided to sorlieraischarge by viittleolthesaidrecitedAct,imiessthe whole Ike creditors of such prisoner shall consent to his or her ills. large, or such prisoner shall have been confined within the ills of any prism' for the space of the years, to be computed ore the time when such prisoner *bull have applied ter his or r discharge:' NNKEF:PERS . LICENCES.—We are enabled to presen, e Innkeepers with an accurate Scale of their Liecncest . lieu of those which have been repealed, viz.:— Ls an the Aide of Recr or Ale. Cyder or Pan, by retail, 1 -., 2 0 ' where the rent shall not 141TiVallt. to £l3 pet iunutm ) . 3 per annum. or upward.. and under too 5 3 0 9 per annum, or upsrard ial upon Male of Sirrittioui L iquors. by retail. where) 33 0 he rent is under £l3 per annum .. . 5 per annum, or upwardi, and under £20...... ....... 1) per annum, or upwards, ;aka muter £26 8 1 0 '5 per annum, or upwant , , and wader £30...... .......... , tl7 0 J. pera mono. or upward.;. and under .C4O 9 9 0 0 per anno.J, or upwanh, and tinder £50......... lO 1 U . o per 111111111111, And upward: Sucla is the New Seale of the Innkeepers' Licences, iicb may be relied upon as correct. rioubday 4e'ffitight.Nlr.ll g, landlord of Ruslin lon, wa% kit iu tie streets of Port Glasgow, ikt his 'wise lalltu is ill 4. tiateirrinst...Peru. the Spaniard. WhOliaita have been executed • Ifanday. for the uursi..r of u soldier in St. Catherine's-bine. but • ,e ariten.x was r• l ited, underwent the fatal stub: are on Wcdnes ✓ morning, in the Oki Balky. He otaiduetal Ignanb' ins mazer 1 notng 1115 uiMypy latilatitta• THE NATIONAL REGISTER. DRAMATIC REGISTER. ENGLISH OPERA. A new aflerpiece called " A [lien in Mourning for Hinisejj;" was produced last night at this Theatre. It is, we believe, an imitation from a French piece, and adapted to the English stage by Mr. Peake, jun. The plot is of a promising nature. A young dasher of fashion, Mr. Frederic Trintbudi (Mr. Wrench,) with more spirits than money, having determined not to marry a young l:uly, Miss Saville (Miss Poole), with whom he had entered into a contract, that whosoever should retract from the marriage, should pay 10,0001., spreads a report that he has been killed in a duel, in the hopes that the lady will marry another in consequence, and appears at Cheltenham under the name of Cap tain 0‘ Brazen. He finds, however, that the • real Captain O'Bracen owed considerable sums at that place, for which his assumption of the mama renders him responsible. Meeting with his elder brother (Mr. S. Short) at the same hotel, he explains his scheme, and in duces him to assist in currying it on, Meanwhile, his valet, Bob (Mr. Herring), who thinks his master dead, and who has inherited his post-chaise, and 201. in cash, u.s.sumes his name, and repairs to Cheltenham, the laugh able caricature of a man of fashion. Miss Saville soon arrives at the same place ; and, after some adventures, in which the real Frederick Trimbissli is arrested for the debts of O'Brazen ; and Bah, for those of his master ; the lovers are reconciled, and thecreditorssatistied by the joint securities of Miss Saville and Sir C. Trinibri.4. Such is the plot of this little piece ; which, were it reduced into one act, would teem with bustle and amuse ment. As it is, the action drags too often. Many glaring improbabilities also require correction. Mr. Chatterly was excellent in the landlord Fulsome.— Mr. Wrench supported the part of Frederic TM inims& and Mr Herring that of his servant, with much spirit ; and in the rest, Mr. T. Short and Miss Pbole gave com plete satisfaction. Considerable disapprobation was expressed towards the close of the farce ; which was. however, announced fur Monday with the assent of the majority of the audi euce. The chief attractions at this Theatre on Saturday evening, consisted in the first appearance of a young lady (a pupil of Mr. Welsh's) in the arduous character of Mundane, and Mr. Horn's assumption of the part Ar buces, in the Opera of irlaxerses. Miss Merry, the fair votary of Euterpe, possesses the exterior advantages of au interesting person and prepos sessing manners; and though evidently labouring under no small degree of embarrassment, on her entree, executed her first song in a style which evinced superior skill and sweetness. Entnuraged by the applauding suavity of the audience, she gradually collected confidence, and we were not disappointed in our anticipation, but delighted. In her execution of the subsequent som., , s of " son ideas," " Monster away," and in the beautiful air of " The sol dier tir'd nl wer's alarms," particularly the latter, she displayed a richness of tone and rapidity of style, equal to almost any that have preceded her. The flattering plaudits of a crowded and fashionable house rendered her debut highly and deservedly encouraging. Mr. Horn acquired additional eclat in his masterly performance, both as a singer and actor. We would recommend to this gentleman to continue the cultivation, of those oppor tunities which nature and fortune have given him, of shining as well in the latter as the former department. Messrs. Isaacs, Broadhurst, and all the performers, ex erted themselves with success, and the whole of the even ing's entertainment went off with distinguished applause. CO V ENT-GARDEN.. Monday night the season of this Theatre closed ; when Mr. Faweet made the following address to the audience :"-- LAlrleg AN') GESITLESIF.N—The termination of another sea son calls forth another tribute of grateful acknowledgment from the Proprietors of this 'flicat re, toe the very liberal en couragement von have afforded them, through a year, not the most favourable for Theatricals. Supported hy a Company,w hose varied talents you so kindly appreciate, the Proprietors have liven enabled to produce both Novelties and Revivals, with a strength of east which has ensured their attraction. Miss O'Neill, in Tragedy. has fully sustained the brilliant reputation she acquired an her appearance last year; and her performance in Comedy seems to promise that she Will because the favourite child of Thalia, as she is of Melpomene. At the desire of oar Illitstriorts Princess, (who has so graci ously condescended to patronise the National Drama) Iles. Sid dons re-appeared for a tow nights, and with the radiance of her departing beams illamined the pages of our immortal Bard. To adorn Iris Master-pieces. to represent the works of Shak speare in a manner worthy of his surpassing genius, is the pride and boast of this Theatre. And it is worthy of remark, that .:4r, eso...fly two eerturies aPer Stmicspeare's death, one of his 'mot Poetic Dramas has been restored on the Covent garden Stage. Until the second Monday in September, the usual time of re • opening, the Proprietors most reipectfony bid you f : u . 5 ."11. The Performers. Ladies a n d Gentlemen, titron,:b MY. cspress their gratitude for soar uninterrupted kindness Mill indiagewe ; and we numbly take oar leave till next season. The indisposition of the Princess Charlotte prevented her from attending C'oveut-garden Theatre on Muti.lay night, to sly Miss Stephens in .If6pdarie. Bevil()lds, in one of his comedies, observes, I don't like Santnter—the Theatres tire ghat; and they remind Inc of so many departed friends, that were .cunt to instruct and delight me." 'These friends from Citvea.-garden ..re now pursuing their different routes. Mr. Liston, Mr. Mathews, and Miss Stephens, we undlirstand, are gone for Ireland; Mr. Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. C. Keinble, and Miss O'N-411, for Scotland ; Miss Booth, for Exeter and Ply.. mouth ; Blanchard to Liverpool ; Emery, to Yorkshire, Newcastle, and I)urham ; and Miss Foote makes a tour, for a few nights, at each of the following places:—Tun. bridge Wells, Margate, Worcester, Hereford, Cheltenham, Worthing, and Brighton.. The marriage of the Princess Mary with the Duke of Gloucester will be solemnized, we understand, in the Queen's Palace, to-morrow. The Duke of Cl.mbridge will give away his Royal Sister. Hor bridal dress is of L glish net, worked in silver lama very rie...ily in sprigs, with a scAlopped border to correspond ; the body and sleeves the same, trimmed with a superb suit of lace round the bosom to form a double cape. The dress is to be worn over a silver tissue petticoat ; the mantus is of silver tis sue, trillium" with rich border of silver Luna, to corre pond with the bottom of the dress. Her Royal High nes several other dresses equally beautiful, all of English manufacture ; one of gold tissue, trimmed with gold fringe ; one of silver tissue, trimmed with lama em. broidery and lace, and several. others , rich and ele. glint in the extreme. As Daughter of the King, her Royal Highness will wear the royal mantle of purple velvet, richly ornamented with gems, set in.gold. The Princess will also wear on.her head a small royal coronet, composed of brilliants. The Royal Couple will.partake of a morning repast with all the Royal Family in town, and will dine at the Duke's residcnee at Bagshot Park. BLACKHEATH PEDESTHIAN.—Yesterday proving fine, .. and it being known that Eaton was to conclude his task of walking 1100 miles in as many successive beers, the greatest concourse of people, perhaps, ever beheld up. on the heath, were collected to witness his success. The pedestrian, for the last few days, was considerably reduced in bodily strength ; and mote than one effort was made to defeat the accomplishment of his undertaking. From this, however, he happily escaped ; and, throughout the whole performance, constantly manifested the most cheer. ul and determined resolution to complete his un exam pled feat. He went through his peripatetic labours of yesterday, apparently as fresh and vigorous as he ap peared on the first few days of his starting; and, amid the repeated cheers of the multitude, finally co npleted. the task about-half-past four o'clock yesterday afternoon; being forty-five days and twenty hours engaged in its execution. He afterwards, to conviuce his friends of • his powers, and to gratify the surrounding multitude s walked round ids usual course. Shouts of triumph and applause hailed him on every hand, as he retired to the Hare and Billet, humbly thanking the public fur their protection and kindness. Friday the Recorder made his Report to the Prince Regent of the persons capitally convicted in May Ses— sions last ; when—• William Gregory, for forgery ; George Btrycock, and Joseph Royce, for like offences ; and Esther SAMVSOII, for stealing in a.dwelling.house, acre ordered fur execution on Saturday Hest. The others were resulted dining pleasurr. A DUEL.—One night last week, at nearly ten o'clock, two - boys, one a barber, and the other a tooter io. a coach office, met at low-water mark, Southsea, to settle as affair of honour respecting a lady's waiting maid ; they were attended by a sin gle second for Loth parties—tired two roundsp one ball hail effect by passing through the skirt of the barber's coat.— This meeting of Avow reininds.us of the l'utiosviag _celebrated: , hues - I saw a Berber and a Collier fight. NW Barber heat die dingy Collier white; The wretched Collier raised his dismal sack, And. Wm , , vith vengeance, beat-the barber hlatice In came a Brick-44.mm. with grime o'erspread, And best die Barber and the Collier red ; Black, red, and white, were thus in columns toss, And in the cloud the combatants ware kiss ! Afire broke out on !%lontlay last at the village of Stobornagin near Wareham, Dorset, which, iu three hours, consumed fif, teen dwelling bonsits, with most of the furniture., besides bum f . are. ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY AND NI UV DER .—A few days 4iDt4, . between three and tour o'clock iu the afternoon, a daring at tempt at robbery duct murder was made upon the wife of kehn Fletcher, an industrious labourer living near to Mr. Pryor's of. Heed's Farm, M Fletcher, while sitting alnee• in her house, her husband being employed lutlse fields, observed - a strange man pass the back window . which looked into her garden, and, suspecting his intentions, ran to the door for the - purpose of fastening it; when the man forced it open and cave her a violent blow with his fist, which nearly knocked her down.. On recovering herself, a scuffle ensued, in which her 'OWN WRS much torn by the illain in Inv endeavours to get at her pockets. Mrs. F. succeeded in pinning hint by thrice between the dooran/ sill, where she held hint a short time, cap 3ctins Instance from without, as tLslitew there were several men at ...on within a few rods of the house, but in which she was un fortunately dissapointed. The fellow then said,it• she would let him in soul girt' hnn a shilling lie would not !limiter; to w Inch sha objected, Had called out Murder," at the same tim.• fuming het way tint of the house, with great resolution, to alarm (lull neighbourhood: she was. however.overpowered, and inhnntanly dragged to a corner of the garden, where the wretch stamped upon her body, and kicked her about the head in a most brutal 'winner; after which be thoucht it prudent to (Tweet, leaving his nafocianate victim weltering is her blood, and almost in A lifeless state. Owe et Mr. fryer's men, out coin% leo, hi. wes ter's !.ard, fortuensely heard her groat',., and d im eny repaired ' to her assistance, Parties wine immediately tiniest./ sod seal in different directions in scareh of the brirtal villain; but toe • the present he has escaped the vi;:ihmee oaf his p Mrs. Fletcher Matilde to swear to Lis peNosi ; and ti ons the deserip. non she gig es of 111111, 110 &lib re•u,ains Lies being appro. &ended, as his person is ssclt know u.