The National Register. — London, England, 1809-09-17 00:00:00

tag pioacli to the appearance of boxes in their accominoda 'tons : punning . a heodore has already declared, that these one shilling boxes will prevent a good deal of boxing: We advise the • Managers to' call them one shilling boxes, as a -tort of mediatory term. The stage is large and well calculated by.its depth for the exhibition of processions and extensive scenery. Two teryselegant and lofty pilasters itipport a semi-elliptical. arch, over which is the 'toga! Arms. Two figures are . painted on each Side of the arch - in' regqf they are fe- Males, holding wreaths a laurel, trumpets, ?kc.. A crim sum fall Of drapery in rich (olds it painted within the arch, •and covers the supporters of the curtain. The veiling is painted to resemble a cupola, divided into square coinpart- Vents . ; and surmounted with the figure of an ancient lyre. This, however; wants shadow to, give it the appearance of concavity; without that imitation of natural shadow' it looks fiat and deformed. The shape. of the' noose be fore the curtain is that of a rounded hersc-shec wide at the heel. This shape is continued from the bottom to the top of the house with unbroken uniformity, sad by those means every sound as it enters is rep fairly diffused, and the slightest whisper. is rendered audible. Still the width of the • proscenium is NA. cieutly ample to present all the scenery to the view of those in the sides of the pit, or the side boxes. The pri vate boxes include the whole of the third tier, which is im inediately . beneath the two-shilling gallery ; these boxes have a saloon and an anti-chamber, with a private stair case entirely separate from any communicatiou with other parts .of the house. The backs of them are painted, in imitation of rich crimson drapery. Each of the galleries has an exteesive lobby attached to it, and numerous vend tilators are so disposed in different parts of the house, as to ' keep a constant supply of fresh air. The general character of the interior is simple elegance. There is nothing superior in splendour or attraction. We have already said that we think, the portico seems to pro mise more. The exterior is characterized by massive and masculine dignity ; the interior by a tender and well pro portioned delicacy of a feminine cast. Perhaps in neither is there enough of that luxuriant brilliancy . which ani mates while it pleases, and seems to assimilate with the nature of the drama; the dresses and vivacity of the' inmates of the boxes,' and indeed with the general idea of pleasure which should reign in a play-house. The portico seems the enhance into the temple of the Tragic Muse Vie interior should be the hall of Thalia: it is certainly beautiful—it is suited to the character of Terence or Me treader, but the warmth and vivacity of Shakcspear demand a richer degree of decoration. IVe . are not surprised that several of the tradesmen who have had the good fortune (fOr so it must be termed) to be engaged in raising and completing an edifice so honourable to the country, should be ambitious to be known to the niblic. The desire is natural and laudable. The 'need of fanic no doubt belongs to the architect, as the animating principle of the whole; but, as the necessary instruments of his powers, their labours were useful and important : we have therefore endeavoured to procure the names of all the master work Men engaged in the difThrent branches, and we hope it is correct : Copland Bricklayer and Carpenter Nlartyr Plasterer - • • • Bernasconi • Morris Machatu smith• - • Mason • Marble Mason . - Decorative Paiuier Chandeliers - Lamps • • Upholsterer - • Glazier - - Carpets • • • • Titan . JK►. Armstrong - Copland _ Peacock - Dixon - Collins - Phillips Tatham . Palmer - Drury OP THE NATIONAL REGISTER. SEPT. ft ROYAL ♦ISIT TO THE THEATRE• Wednesday her Majesty, the 'Princeisei Augusta, Thieribetki and Sophia, accompanied by the Dukes of York, Ctiniberland, :and Kew; Ladies . ilchester, T. Thynne, and several Ladies waiting, proceeded in the carriages of the Dukes of York and; Kent to inspect the new Theatre, Covent Garden; The Roy at !early 'arrived at the grand entrance ,in Bow-street about- two' o'clock: They were feeeived . by Colonel. Deshrow, Messrs.. Harris, jun . . Kimble, Sinirke, the architect, and' Mr: Brandon; and s lide erindneted up . ' the' gtand . staircase bite the Boxes, from whence they proceeded to the Stage, Pit; . (Finery, and' through alt the different apartments. .of _the Theatre. The paintings, decorations,. and Striking objecti' of the House, were particularly described by Mr. Smirke. —The Queen and Princesses appeared highly gratitled• with' the beau:V.ll and elegant style in *Wish the whole id fitted on, particularly the Green-room, which, in point of taste and elegance, is entitled to the greatest admiration. . The , Queen took a seat in the Pit, and the P r rincesses explored the front scat of the Galleiy ; in abort, every part of the Theatre was'subject to their inspection. The Managers had the interior,: of the Theatre elegantly illuminated on the occasion, and the,, Address which is to be spoken on the opening of the House was Tecitcd. Her Majesty expressed surprise at beholding so fine a ,;structure raised in so short a time ; and after the Illustrious !Visitants had satisfied their curiosity during rin.hour, they left , the Theatre af three o'Cloek, and proceeded to the Duke of 'York's house . , Stable-yard, St. Jatnes s; where au elegant dinner , wag - provided on the Octasion.. quarter before.sii the Queen, Princesses, and suite, left town for Windsor. BELL and DE CAMP big leave to intoran the Public in gene.., rat, that they have a most complete "Issue:mint of Printing ifis terials, for the purpotte ofprlating Literary Puiticatatoiofevery description; however volutninous, A' Well as Posting Ztills,Hantr bills, Auctioneers Catalogues; fic. eTc. all of which are printed afthe Office, 11, Catherine-street, Strand, with the least pus.% sible delay, and as the most moderate terms. THE NATIONAL REGISTER. Er onDon, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBgII, It, ISO. PourrciL BPBNTS OP Till IPBRIi; In taking a retrospective ♦iew • of the events whieh the last wetk bas furnished, we observe little of novelty, and less of interest. Disappointment has trod upon the heels • of disappointment ; hope and expectation have been baffled, and there is nothing to relieve the unsatisfied and irritated feelings of the nation from any quarter. It it obvious that the campaign must terminate in a . inost disas trous manner in Spain ; and although Lord WELLINGTON has raised the name and character of an English soldier in the Peninsula, the result of our attempts upon the Conti nent have been completely unanceessful, and it is morel than probable that we must 'ultimately abandon the pos session of %Valcheren. In Spain, every exertion that de pended upon ourselves have been made. We have gained honour at the expence of blood and treasure; perhaps the • exchange has not been altogether unprofitable—if we I ga in experience. Millions have been spent, and thousand* of lives have been sacrificed, to defend' these who are tin.' willing or unable to defend themselves. It is become high. ly necessary to recal our gallant troops, who have so nobly and so gallantly risked their lives for a people, who hive not only proved ungrateful, but who have doomed to'lhel. t. pvisous uf n aa exasperated enemy, the mess whose kiwi boa