The National Register. — London, England, 1813-08-01 00:00:00

402 pleasant style of preaching; for in his preaching, as in his writing, Le often Pcomes.l to lainull in his beat t. Huntington vas reprobated for styling himself S. S. (Sinner Surest) bring the degree which be judged it proper to assume in the University of Christianity. ' Sinner S tvcd,' however, merely implied, according to Mr. Huntington, the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness qf " and this," he adds, " is true wisdom." 66 Whether be will Iw," observed one of this preacher's antago. nists.l commenting on the same sublect, " what he arrogantly pro claims himself himself to he., S. S. or Saved Sinner, remains to be proved." There are eurpfiries which do not appertain to man. Mans. years since, Mr. Huntington declared, with reference to this important point, that be " had no doubt of his own interest in the Covenant if Grace ;"-- a declarettion, however variously estimated, that affirms nearly , as nmeh as the singular epitaph by which he has efe,:erilted himself to posterity. Whether lie was thus individually and en.pintticalty " be owed of his God," though as " abhorred of men," is not ascertainab!e by time utmost stretch of finite penetration ; hot most he left to the adjudication of that great Omniscient, who, at the " Grand Assize," will, as the searcher of hearts, determine the stiite of the departed ! Tois topic should be considered, in the nican time, even by the enemies of the preacher, as one !noel' too momentous for the slightest levity on their part; and ;,s infinitely too aural, at any rate, to become the bandied jest of tho'c who imagine themselves to he evangt!eal ministers. The night of time is at hand--eternise Iztivanecs--let the dead rest in his hope. t Monthti w, 10, November, thin. Tt is intended to preseni the readurN of the Pidpit with some ac coma of the deceased BISHOP of LON1)ON, next weck.—The ceintpletion vt the /result article, containing a IZeview of the Pub lic:itirnis of :qr. Huntington, will, nevestlickss, be given in due time ; as also observations on the existing dilemma of Providence Cluipe.l. - altd the rnmonred project uf Wing up a substitioe fur its late Minister! ONESIMUS. THE NATIONAL REGISTER. AUGUST I. DRAMATIC REGISTER. ENGLISH OPERA. This Theatre continues to deserve the appellation of dramatic nursery." It has, this week, produced three vocal performers, two of whcm, Mrs. Cod Kt. and Mrs. CHILDE, were not total strangers to the London hoa r d s . The third, Mr. CooKE, brought with him from Dublin, an exuberant fame, which bids fair to flourish with equal vigour in the metropolis of England. It was on Tuesday last, that Mr. and Mrs. COOKE made their first a"pearance, as the Scraskier and Lila in The Siegx of Belgrade. To a pleasing countenance, and a figure not unlike that of Mrs. DicKoNs, though not so corpulent, Mrs. COOKE joina an harmonious voice, which she manages with cgmsider able skill and judgment. Rich in its low tones, it is delicate in its high ones, without weakness. Her enunciation is not, however, sufficiently clear ; but her taste seems pure, and her execution is elegant ; her shakes are peculiarly happy. In an echo song, composed by Sir JOHN STEVENSON, and which she introduced into the piece, she displayed a de gree of science, which, from her previous exertions, in which she appeared more indebted to nature than to alt. we should have scarcely thought she possessed Her recep tion tvas most flattering ; she formerly sung at Covent Gar den. as Miss Howl'', r.s. Mr. Coo Kr. is more than an ordinary performer. His fi gure is good ; rather higher than the generality of our singers, and his countenance agreeable. Ills voice, which is a fine tenor, is powerful and harmonious. His bass is beau- tiful, and his high notes clear without shrillness. He fre quently displays a rich depth of tone, and an extent of voice, which can meet with no object of comparison, save in BRA Ham's notes. Ilis manner is entirely unaffected. Me lody seems to flow from his lips, without any of those painful exertions so often visible in other singers. Ile does not only fill the ear, but he speaks to the heart. He has taste and splendour of voice sufficient to produce the most brilliant sounds; he possesses feeling enough to arm them with all the magic of expression. His science and execution arc equal to the most difficult passages, and with the power of being highly ornamental, he has the rare merit of being simple, when simplicity is required. His shakes are extremely .bent tiful, and the most rapturous plaudits and encores attended him through almost every song. He introduced a serenade of his own composition in the second act, " Ulla come down to me," the music of which is elegant, light, and playful, and which he sang with corresponding vivacity and taste. But the song in which he displayed very superior abilities, that which closes his part, and in which a variety of passions are expressed, Here he was alternately grand and tender, spirited and pathetic, and while he strongly reminded us of BRA HAM, he almost compelled us to think that this hitherto unequalled singer might one day have to fear a rival. Mr. COOKE'S reception was most enthusiastic. On .Friday Mr. and Mrs. CooKE appeared again in the flaunted Tower as Lord William and Le* Ellena, and dis played fresh titles to the popularity which they have already acquired. His address to the " Spirit of his Sainted Sire," was full of feeling, as well as of chaste taste and splendid harmony. Mrs. CHILDE, who came out on Wednesday as Rosetta in Lore in a Vilaze, is already too advangeously known on the London boards to require a minute description of her talents. She sang with much taste and pleasing effect, but the character was not exactly one that suited her powers.. In our next we shall give a detailed account of the merit% of the performers and performances at the Palithcon, • DE 4TH OF THE OF LONDON. On•Wedri!-91ny evenng, in the (;c !1 year ►tf his ale, the Right um ITO Rigio Rev. folio 11,1:41,,iph. D. D. and V. B. S. Lord Buliop of Lonann. 1 Governor of the Char!er House, au Trustee of the kru;•:i 1110 , enin. Dean or the Chnvel Royal, Vilter if Sim College, and ProvinciA Dean of L'atoernufv. Ws Lordship was on a visit to his son at Much liadham, lierts, and .n! two o'cbitk on Wednesday afternoon, as he was tiding out, ac companied by several of his family, he suddenly gave a loud shriek. tend tea from his horse iimenstble to the ground. lits carriage was sent for, end he was convt.Ned to his son's house, the Rectory at Much ILidham, where a second attack of uppoplexy sciz-d him at four o'clock, which wa% succeeded by several others way rapidly, althoUgh L e was Wed copmisly by the attending apothecary. Dr. Roberts, of 1[61101.1 6reirtford, was then sent for, bout his Lordship expired in half an hour rif , er his arrival. a quarter before seven o'clock. The Bishop .;,psrtutd many perscus on Tuesday at Ware. apparently in good heal li, though not in spirits. Ile succeeded Dr. Porteus, Bi,hop London, in 1809. The great hell of St. Paul's Cathedral tolled from one till two, eau Friday, us u , ual, on the death of a Bishop of London. DEATH OF MR• VILLIERS, THE ARTIST. hn Tuesday last, at his apartments in Great Marllorangh-street, Mr. Met V an itetist, wh,) arrived in England during the reign of 'terror in France. Ile posst'ssed a versatile genius, being a respectable pain!cr In o i l ;Ind Wliter colours; he exercised his pencil with success in representing animal nature, landscape, and in pourtraying the human firiure. lle morn over drew architectural! subjects with great correct and made some of the best drawings for the work of IVe:iminsier Abbey.. Mr. Villiers painted miniatures on ivory, end oil marble, with equal felicity. Ili% chalk drawings of portraits were of unrivalled excellence. Iluet Villiers was much esteemed by the E llg ii,,h prc i es . sors of painting, and lusd the felicity to meet with patronage coAsinea soirsto to his talents' . 1