The Sun. — London, England, 1823-04-01 00:00:00

TM'af THE THEATRES. As raster Monday is a peculiar day of popular amusement, all the resorts of public Entertain ments were opened to the Public.—As our Readers will not require us to enter into any critical examination of the novelties generally presented on this occasion, we shall content our selves with a brief report of the whole. Da u ny-LA N play Of The Castle Spectre was followed last night at this Theatre by a new magnificent Spectacle, entitled The Chinese Sor cerer, or The Emperor and his three Sons. FABLE. The family of Kein-Long, Emperor of China, is supposed to be patronized by a benevolent Magician, FongAirhang, who foieseeing that the wife of the Emperor is in danger of seduc tion by the wiles of a pretended friend, and that Kam.fu, Zain-ti Pe-kin, the Emperor's three sons, are destined (if not prevented by superior power), to,plot against their father, and destroy each other, he (the Sorcerer) snatches the Empress and boys from the. impending peril, secludes the Empress, and brings . up the sons as peasants till .the hour of trial is past. The piece opens with the festivities usual on the Emperor's birth-day, at which period Fong-Whang arrives, informs Kein- Long of the safety of his wife and suns (all supposed dead by the Emperor), and proposes to put the youths to certain trials of their dispositions, before they are acknowledged by Kein-Long. The adventures they go through in the course of this ordeal, varying in circumstance, interest, and situation, form the subject Of the piece, and the vehicle of as much pic turesque splendour as perhaps has ever been witnessed in a holiday drama. Suffice it to say, the Princes prove worthy of the stock they spring from, their vicissitudes terminate happily, the Imperial father recceives back his consort and children with transport, and the denouement is succeeded by magnificent ex hibitions attendant on the Feast of Lanterns. COVENT-G.BanEL—At this Theatre last night the tragedy of Jane Shore was succeeded by a new Melo-drama, entitled The Visier of the Sun, or The Orphan of Peru. FABLE. The subject on which the present Melodrame is construct ed, will be found in the celebrated Peruvian Tales, commenc ing at the 29th Hour or Tale, and at the earliest period of the Peruvian history, in the reign of Iluania Copae, the fifth de scendant of Mango Copac, first Inca or King of - Cusco. This Chief asserted that his descent was from the Sun, and he so influenced the minds of the Indians, as to induce them' to renounce the worship of their numerous idols, and pay adoration to the Sun only as their Deity supreme ; he taught them the arts of civilization, to erect magnificent temples and palaces, anti brought the art of war to a more perfect, system of tactics than bad been known before to the inhabitants of the southern hemisphere. Yet could not this illahomet of America eradicate the fear which possessed the Indians fur magic, and their belief in giants anti Genii. Two brothers, named Oultanpac and Golbac, were the terror of the cities that surrounded the mountains of the. vast Andes, and the Sierras—Oultanpac, devoted to the study of magic, anti his brother trusting to his colossal form and prodigious activity of limbs. The Inca Copac anti the inhabitants' of the city of Cusco, and the neighbouring villages, were in constant dread of' the giant Golbac, who resided in the valley of Ormagus, a delightful domain and castle, of which he had by force possessed himself. The fears of the Indians were increased in the belief that he could, at one leap, cross the river that divided his land from C usco , an d w i t h fire and sword desolate the peaceful plains. of that part of'. Peru. Iluania Copac, to deliver his country from the ravages of this destroyer of his people, issued his royal proclamation, offering his only daughter in marriage to him who in battle add overcome Golbac.— _Many noble youths had made trial, hut all in vain ; the Inca became disconsolate, and consulted the Oracle in the Temple of the Sun, who declared, that the city of Cusco could not be free, or Golbac overthrown, until a youth coulii be found who, at one leap, could pass over the Golden Lake 01' Ormagus, and he who could so cross the lake would be able to destroy Golbac.' At this period of time the story commences, assisted us its pro gress with magic and enchantments (as it is presumed they are allowable in such a region of romance), by the powerful aid of the etherial Geniug of the Harp and his train of aerudattendants. SURREY THEATRE,—I'he first piece repre sented last night, at this theatre, is entitled The Fatal Coral Buck; or, the Loss of the Bangalore Bast Indianian. It was an interesting performance, distinguished not less by beautiful and imposing scenery than by the spirited exertion s of the actors who sustained the different characters. A new Operatic Ballet called The Slave Merchant followed, and introduced several new per formers. This branch of the evening's entertainment was warmly and deservedly applauded; and it is not too much to say that the Corps de Ballet at this Theatre falls little, short of those engaged at the Patent Theatres. A comic sketch, The Three Blind Byes, closed the performance of the evening. The incidents were amusing and laughable in the extreme.— The whole of the performances gave great satisfaction, and were announced for repetition amidst considerable applause.- A quarrel which arose in the pit towards the conclusion of the evening caused a slight disturbance, and diverted the attention of the audience in some degree from the scenes passing on the stage. The persons who gave rise to the confusion were even tually removed and order was restored. YAL A mptirritEaTnE.—This Theatre, for. merly AST LErti, now Davis's, opened last night, with a new Alelodrame called Dunoir the Base, and the Pantomime of The High-ilfettled Racer, an exhibition remarkably curious and interesting. The entertainments here have the advantage of - being perfectly unique and peculiar. The amazing docility of the horses, the prodigious efforts of the riders, rope-dancers, other exhibitors Of fetus of strength and activity, and the general spirit with which the whole is conducted, render the Amphitheatre worthy of the great popularity it enjoys. The audience last night was as numerous and as merry as usual. ROYAL COBURG THEATRE.—The Manager of this Theatre, like his coteaiporaries, has been careful to provide novelty for the gratification of his Easter vlsiters. Two new pieces were produced last night, the first of which is eminently calculated to attract public attention at the pr.esent moment it is entitled, The Siege of Saragossa, or The 'French in Spain, and its object is to represent some of the most striking cir cumstances attending that celebrated siege. As might naturally be anticipated, many of the incidents of this piece have a strong bearing upon the actual position of France and Spain, and the audience eagerly made those applications which, no doubt, the author had desired. Every expression of sympathy for the heroic Spanish nation, and every sentiment of abhorrence of the infamous design, met with the hearty approbation of the audience. We do not intend to attempt a description of the piece, which in fact consisted of a series of conflicts between the French and Spanish troops. There appeared to be con siderable confusion in some parts of the action, but perhaps it was impossible to insure greater regularity on the first represen tation of a siege. Nor will we complain of the occasional born. bast in which the writer indulged when his intention was so good. The scenery is fine, the dresses splendid, and the pro priety of costume generally well observed. Considerable ex. pence must have been incurred to render the processions, con flagrations, &c., as attractive as possibl e to t h e l overs of specta cle. The performers spared no pains to render themselves Ncrecable to the audience, and they hilly succeeded in their ob. jest. The curtain dropped amidst acclamations. Another new piece, called 'The Orphan of the Alps, followed, and was as successful as its predecessor. SADLER'S WELLS.--Last night this Theatre opened with every prospect of a successful season . Th e Ma nager, Mr. EGERTON, deserves support; for he has made great 'exertion both in the decoration of the house, and in the production of pieces calculated to amuse the public.— AITO. Egerton delivered an address on the occasion which was received with great applause. There were three new pieces— . Comic Ballet, Where's the Spigot ; Doctor Syntax in Lon and Harlequin's Trip to Paris, or The Golden Platt..— ." Docto r S yntax in London, " as the bill describes it, is a comic, tier not perate, farcical, satiric a l, theatrical, and poetical piec e . expected shackled dramatic entertainments of Sadler's Wells should be by those laws which critics have ventedin to the great annoyance of genius. If the reduce merri merit without offeadltig' decency, every thing is gamed that ought to be sought for. " Dr. Syntax" is is piece of this description. 0 111 e loud - and incessant laughter which rang from all parts f the house, was sufficient proof of its possessing all the merit ti),,, L e audience d es i re d . Some of the scenes were highly amusing. tfle P antomime is excellent—far superior to many we hav e w-itnessedat the larger theatres, on winch whole months of pre paration had been unsuccessfully expended. The great attrac tion is a representation of the Russian Mountains, one of the 441usements of the French metropolis. The Pantomime I. Feived with great applause. The galleries displayed as usual was all the gambols and festivity of an Easter Monday. The amuse -Inents did not close till twelve o'clock, and the audience retired with the countenance of persons who feel that they have con ivn ert!dtheir money to a good purpose. The house was crowded every part. • ea waitiklE ROYALTY TUEATRE.—This Theatre open. d the Jli romantic melodrama called Valvoni, or, The Knight Hand which contains the usual proportion of ban ' 'tinedan d poisoning, besides the exhilarating incident "'a gho u l fou nded Y apterition. Tfils was sumeded by a burletta, ea at tere ,, the ovent-garden farce of' The Duel, judiciously and qualified to the meridian of Wapping. It would . be unjust to omit noticing the gentleman - who personated 0 1 .111auley, the Irish pugilist ; his natural and acquired talents fit him admirably fur this character. His brogue is of the most rich and unadulterated kind, and the compliment paid him on his " Fives-Court bow" was well deserved. He threw out his hands and kicked up his right leg as if "he felt. he was no actor here." Mrs. Browne, from the Bath theatre, made her debut in London as Mir: Seymour, and was favourably received. The burletta was loudly applauded. The entertainments concluded. ith a serio comic drama, called Ronald the Reiver, or The Devil's Cave, which possesses con siderable interest. An exceedingly good tempered, though somewhat noisy audience, testified their perfect satisfaction at the exertions of the actors by continued acclamations, and the pieces went off with very happy eflict. OLYMPIC 'IIIEATRE.—At this Theatrq ; last night, M. ALEXANDRE commenced his exhibition of Ven tnloquistn for the present season. It is unfair to :11. AEEx- ANDRE, however, to describe his exhibition as mere Ven triloquism, for his merit is certainly not less in the transformation of his countenance, than in the remarkable modulation. M. A LEXANDRE'S perforMances are too well known to the public to need any detailed notice; but we should recommend to him an attention to the variety and dramatic effect of Isis exhibitions. It is in this alone that 11laTriEws is superior to him, for in mere mimetic fa culty, in the accurate imitation of all sounds, and in rapid transitions into all characters, 111. ALEXANDRE is superior to his competitors. M. ALEXANDRE however improves, and will continue to improve the effect of his exhibition as he grows more familiar with the English language, as his hesitation and imperfection of enunciation, formed at the outset of his career a serious difficulty, and in part destroyed the:illusion of his per formances, by betraying the identity of the actor in spite of the utmost efthrts of his art. We are hippy to hear that he has been very successful in his provincial progress since lie last ap peared in London. SPRING ASSIZES. KINGSTON, illatten 31. The Commission was opened at Kingston this day, by Sir 11. GRAHAM. The calendar appears to be very heavy considering the short time that has elapsed sinc e t h e l as t gao l delivery. There are two prisoners committed for murder ; two for ravishing chil dren under 1(1 years of age ; one for forgery; two for uttering base money ; four for highway robbery, of whom two are women ; four for burglary and stealing in dwelling:houses ; two for sheep stealing ; twenty-six for feloniously stealing ; four for receiving property, knowing it to be stolen (two of these cases are for receiving gold stolen fiorn the Mint) : live for obtaining money and goods on false pretences, with intent to defraud ; five for common assaults and disorderly conduct; one for feloniously aiding to steal; and one for feloniously having property in his possession. There are altogether 61 prisoners for trial. HORRID MURDER. ISLE OF MAN, MARCH 20.—A Court of gaol delivery was held at Castle Rushen, on Tuesday the 18th instant, befOre his Grace the Duke of ATuoL, for the trial of John C a m a i s h an d Catharine Kinread, for wilful murder, by administering poison to the wife of John Camaish. This atrocious case arose out of a criminal connexion betwixt the two prisoners, who concerted the dreadful schenie • of destroying the wife by means of poison. It Was proved in the clearest manner, that the husband had purchased arsenic, and that the female prisoner administer ed it to the deceased, mixed up in a basin of milk. The body had been interred for some days; but in consequence of strong suspicion falling upon the prisoners, it was taken up, and after being opened, a large quantity of arsenic was found • in the contents of the stomach. The trial lasted the whole of the day, and was conducted with great attention by James Clarke, Esq. the Attorney-General of the Island. The pri soners were convicted, and received sentence of death, which will be carried into'effect as soon as the King's pleasure is made known. This dreadful murder has excited, as it well might, - :a strong sensation throughout the island, where a trial for i murder has not before occurred for the last 50 years.—( Dyer. pool Courier.) SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. Correct State of the Betting at at the One Tun Tavern, RIDDLE TATTERSALL'S yesterday, and Jermyn.street, last night. Iwo RTH. COLTS. 2 to 1 agst Web 3 to 1 agst Emilius 4 to 1 ngst Talisman FILLIES. No betting. 3 to 1 agst Moses 4 to I agst Swap 4 to 1 ugst Posthorn* 7 to I agst Wanton CLA 6 to 1 apt Wel) 7 to I ago Ernilius D Ell ItET. 8 to 1 agst Ajax 8 to 1 agst agst Morisco 12 to 1 agst Br. to Antonio. U to 1 agst Fanatic 10 to 1 apt Talisman. OAKS. No betting. noNcanzit T. LEGER. 9to 1 agst Sherwood 114 to I apt Fanny. 9 to 1 agst Tinker HUNTING INTELLIGENCE. MEETINGS OF HOUNDS IN TIIE PRESENT WEEX. His Majesty's Stag-hounds, on Wednesday, at Swinley ; and on Friday, at Bedford's, Longford. The East Essex Fox-hounds, on Wednesday, at Clare Church ; and on Friday, at Mark's Hall. The East Sussex Fox-hounds, on Wednesday, at Ditching. EPPING iIIINT.-At an early hour yesterday morning, the Mile-end-road was all in a bustle, from the number of vehicles, equestrians, and pedestrians, all eager for the Chace on Epping Forest. The old stag, which for some years has given so much sport on Easter Monday, was started at the foot of Buckets.. hill, near the Bald-faced Stag. In order to equip the Nimrod: of the East in good hunting style, a vender of old clothes, in the vicinity of Rosemary.lane, gave notice yesterday, in front of his shop, that gentlemen might he furnished with every article of dress for hunting, on moderate terms, either by pUr chase or for hire. BOXING. The fanciers of fun and frolic in their was gratified their taste and dropped their fourth! on Streatham lnclosures yesterday, in two tights. The first battle was be tween Sutton a feather-maker, and Coulson, a sawyer, for ten sovereigns a-side. It was a rare gay battle of seven rounds in twenty-two minutes. The plume man led with much gaiety, and floored his adversary well in the first and second rounds, after much counter hitting in offensive fighting. These rounds lasted seven minutes. 3. The sawyer had his turn, and dropped his adversary by a stinging slap on the temple, which ramie his 'tapper beat runt tunes of any thing bar glory. In the 4th, bth, and 6th rounds the sawyer led, his adversary being in a sleeping and fbrgiving state. In the 7th round, Sutton, who had worn himself out, was hit out of time by a lunging blow on the ear, which laid him senseless, and won Coulson the battle. There was a good deal of severe hitting. MATTnEws AND HERD.—These little men, in want of needful, fought very earnestly far ten minutes. Matthews won it in the sixth round by a cracking hit upon the jaw, which bent it. Herd had all the:best of fighting until this chance hit. Mattheis, as a winner, w as covered with bruises and scars as well as glory. EXTRAORDINARY OvEnTuur.—We last week mentioned the robbery of Messrs. SuuTE and BAYLEY'S silk-mills, at Watford, of property to a very considerable amount, and that a large reward was offered for the ap prehension of the depredators. We understand that the thieves, with the greatest audacity, have, throng), the medium of a Solicitor, commenced a negociation to restore the pro perty, upon the payment of ten shillings in the pound on the amount lost. One day last week Mr. BAYLEY had an inter view, at a house in Cheapside, with a Gentleman high in the Police department, who informed him that the Solicitor could get the whole of the property returned, amounting to 1,250 L, for the sum of MO/. Air.liAyt.EY, in hope* the interview might ultimately lead to the detection of the ruffians, agreed to con sult his partner, although determined not to countenance such villany. He accordingly did so, and Alr. Situ Tik: instantly spurned the idea of entering into any negociation, and a reward of 3001. was Immediately issued for the detection of the robbers. Thus the matter at present rests, both Gentlemen being deter mined not to countenance this infamous system of negotiating with thieves that has been so successfully practised for a con siderable time. The raw and unmanufactured silk 'stolen is expected to be brought into the market, but, from the publi city given to the trade, every hope is entertained that the ruffians will be detected.—( Morning Paper.) FASHIONABLE A RIZ4`A r LS. Lord Viscount and Viscountess Boyne, rind : Family, iqFfe`y• land-row, St. James's, from Hastings ; Earl and CountesS'of Ilarcwood, from their seat, Harewood House, Yorkshire Lord Thomai Cecil, at kirkharn's Hotel, Lower Brook-stree4, from Paris; Capt. J. R. Burton, R. N. at Grillon's Hotel, Al. • bernarle-street, from the Continent. CHANCES.—The Marquis and Marchioness of Camden, for their seat, the Wilderness, Kent; the Dowager Marchioness of Londenderry, for Lord Henry Fitzroy's seat in Suffolk; Lord and Lady Eastnor, for their seat, the Priory, Surrey ; Mr., Mrs., and Miss Mitchell, for Brighton ; Sir Alexander Don, Bart, from the Pulteney Hotel, Piccadilly, for Brighton; Sir Wm. Elliot, Bart., from the Royal Hotel, Edinburgh, for his seat, Stobs Castle, Roxburghshire ; Lord and Lady hil borne, from ditto, for their seat in Ayrshire. LONDON FASHIONS FOR APRIL. (From the Lady's Magazine, a Nho Series, No. MI Monwnea , VISITING DRESS.—Pelisse robe of mignonet leaf green, of gros de Naples, trimmed down each side in front, and round the border, with puffings'of the same, confined by straps of satin ; the bust ornamented by satin Brandenburgs, each terminated by a- silk tassel. Frill ala Henriette, of Ur ling's lace. Small equestrian hat of fine beaver or satin, of a lavender grey, placed very backward, and crowned with a plume of curled feathers of the same colour. Sautoir of pale pink. Green satin half boots, and Limerick gloves. EVENING Durss.—White dress of Cyprus crape, net, or gossamer satin, trimmed in a very novel and beautiful man ner, with satin ornaments edged with broad blond, and divided by white full-blown roses with their foliage. A rich rouleau of the same material as the dress, finishes it next the hem. Sleeves very short, consisting of three falls of net, edged with blond and white satin. The hair arranged in the newest French style, with a gold comb at the back of the head ; the large curls in front, and the bows at the summit, interspersed with satin ribbons and full blown white roses. Necklace of pearls wrought in vandyke points. 'White satin shoes, and white kid gloves, rucked below the elbow. 'When this dress is of crape or net, the rouleau next the hem should be satin. 111onwixo-DnEss.—High dress of Cypress crape, of a pale lavender colour, fastened behind; from the throat, nine narrow bands of Gros de Naples, bound with satin of the same colour, descend to the waist, confining the reversed plaiting that forms the front of the body; from the shoulder, on each side, is a triple wave of satin piping, with small satin leaves with corded edges; the long sleeve easy ; neat cuff, with wave trimming a leaves ; the upper sleeve is rather long and very full, with bands to cor respond with the front : broad Gros de Naples band, bound with satin, round the waist, fastened behind with a steel buckle : three rows of minaret bells of Gros de Naples, bound with sa tin, decorate the bottom of the dress, which is finished with a satin rouleau. Square collar of worked muslin, and worked muslin ruffles. Bound cap of sprigged bobbinet, and a single border of British Lisle lace, set on with equal fulness all round, and trimmed with shaded gauze ribbon of azure and rose co lour. Cachemire shawl, and jonquil-coloured gloves.—(From Ackermann': Repository.) EVENixo-DaEss.--Dress of white figure 'Gros de Naples; hock front, without ornament, but rather full, and finished with a twisted roulcau of ethereal blue and white satin ; the sleeve short and full,, and set in a band of white satin : epaulette of white satin vandykes, bound with blue : the lower half of the, sleeve is surrounded with a lozenge trimming of white satin bound with blue; the bottom of the skirt has five double rou leaus of blue and white satin, placed at equal distances, and is finished with a white satin roulean : long sash of blue and white gauze ribbon ; Sicilian scarf. The hair parted in front, with full curls on each side " a la 'Vandyke," confined by two rows of pearl and a gold comb ; a full plume of blue feathers, falling tastefully towards the front, and s h a di ng t h e l e f t s id e o f t h e face. Necklace, ear-rings, and bracelets of pearl. Long white kid gloves, white satin shoes.—(itid.) SPRINO PROMENADE COSTITME.—A round dress of fine cambric or India muslin, trimmed round the border with three Vandyke flounces, set orplain, of muslin richly embroidered, and each point edged with narrow lace of Urling's manufac ture. A mantle of pale Ceylon ruby, or of bright rose colour, is worn over this dress, with Capuchin hood anti standing-up collar above: the mantle is lined throughout with figured sarse net or gossamer satin of a lighter shade, or else with white ; but that also is figured, and generally the figures on the white ground correspond with that of the mantle, which ie edged all round with a fold of satin, of a mod erate breadth, cut in bias. The bonnet is of a shape entirely novel ; with a mandarin double crown, pointed at the top. The bonnet is of the same colour as the mantle; and the divisions of the mandarin crown are edged with a delicate silk fringe, or with white blond..— On the left side is placed a very large full-blown rose. A small cornette of fine lace is worn underneath the bonnet, which, according to the fashion of the present day, is placed very backward. Half boots of corded gros de Naples, and lemon-coloured kid gloves complete this elegantly simple and highly distinguished co s tume. — ( F rom La Belk Assemblee.) EVENING FULL DIIESS.—A dress of pink or celestial blue satin, trimmed round with a coquill age b or d er o f t h e same ma terial, edged with fine blond ' • and each shell headed with a rich ornament of white silk, wrought in a trefoil form ; the border enclosed in a roleaux' of pink satin. Cor. sage of satin, with stripes formed of white roleaux.' The sleeves formed of falling ornaments, crosswise, and edged with blond ; very short. Falling tucker of lace, of a Vandyke pat tern. A superb necklace, forming a' rouleau' of fine pearls, closely twisted, with pearl ear-rings. The necklace is certain.. ly more costly than beautiful, for the intrinsic value of the pearls is lost by their being so closely wound over each other. A gold chain, however. of' exquisite workmanship, gives a re liet to the heavy appearance of the necklace ; from the chain pepends an eye-glass. The hair is arranged ala Milanese,' with a Grecian bandeau' tiara of satin, enriched with pearls; though some ladies ornament this tiara with sapphire or tur quoise stones, and twine a few pearls lightly round the hair.— The slippers are of white satin, and are made more long quar tered than formerly, so as to discover the 17 instead utyof of rosettes. theinstep _ they are reornamented with tassels of pearls The Duke and Duchess of Rutland have lately been enter taining a large party. Among other persons of distinction have been Lord and Lady Forester, and the lion. Miss Forester, Mr. and Lady C. P ow l ett , Mr. and Mrs. L. Fox, Lords Robert and Charles Manners, the Marquis of Graham, Lord Apsley, Mr. Heathcote, Sir C. Sutton, and the Honourable Mr. Fo rester. The lovers of harmony in Chichester anticipate a treat of the highest description at Mr. Bennett's Concert, on Friday next, as, in addition to the Musical talent of that town and neigh bourhood, we are lumpy to observe the announcement of the superior vocal powers of Mr. Bellamy and Miss Venes, anti also the unrivalled performance of Miss Sharp, the celebrated harpist, who, we believe, is now considered as the finest female performer in the kingdom on that fascinating instrunient. The election for a Foreign Associate, in the room of the deceased Dr. Jenner, of the French In s ti tute , took place on Mo n d a y wee k. Th e following Gentleme n were pm . posed :—Dr. Wolla s t on , Dr. Young, M. Gibers, M. Sterner ing, M. Von Buch, Mr. Lambton, Mr. Brown, Mr. Dal ton, and M. Ooested. The number of members who voted was 44, and the ballot was as follows :—Dr. Wollaston, 30--Olbers, 6—Von Buell, I. It is highly honourable to the Enliith nation, that out of nine persons proposed by the Institute, amongst all the learned and t a l ente d men o f the civilized. world, five should be Englishmen, , . . in . ''' ' 7 'r r ' -• 1.0,' , , ' - 4s ' : ' -46,4 4- 4, -.•- . ' ' l ' ' ' '' '' fS, - '' 4 ,i 4 1V '' • % ' '', l '.- . ; 141i ..'4.. - 444%.. _. ~„,,,,• . • , 4 . • 't *. t4 . . BY. POETRY. SONNET On the Appointment of the flight Honourable GEORGE CANNING To the Foreign Department, Instead of the Governor-Generalship of India. ORNIUS OF BRITAIN, in a lucky hour, Thy spirit hover'd o'erour , favour'd And rais'd in Patriots an exulting smile - When CANNING wisely was recall'd.to pow'r ; Re who to PITT'S high tracks would nobly tow'r: For England's welfare disregarding toil; Not meanly sculking, with the Neutral's wile, But with the foremost Band when dangers lour. Should he be doom'd, the sport of waves and wind, An honourable Exile from the land ? No--BRITAIN hire demands his master-mind, The daring aims of Faction to withstand, While Europe from his aid may safety find, Propt, as she trembles, by his potent hand. AMOR PATRI2E. On a BUST of the late JOHN KEMBLE, Modelled by Mr. Oznaox of Liverpool. BY JOHN TAYLOR, ESQ. SCULPTURE has here with classic taste design'd, In CATO'S aspect, KEMPLE'S lofty mind ; Aweful he looks, with dignity sedate, As deeply pond'ring on his Country's fate : Thus AnntsoN presents the patriot Sage, Who seeni'd to live when KEMPLE trod the Stage, Yet SCULPTURE, e'en could Purptas try his art, In vain would KEIIIIILEIS scenic skill impart ; While PAINTING too, with all the vivid glow And mental force that LAWRENcE can bestow, Will but enable future times to trace Ilis noble -form, and his expressive face. TILE OLD MAID'S THERMOMETER. At 15, Anxious for coming out, and for the attention of the men. 16, Begins to have some idea of the tender passion. 17, Talks of love in a cottage and disinterested affection. 18, Fancies herself in love with some handsome man, who flatters her. 19. Is a little more difficult, in consequence of being noticed. 20, Begins 0, Os fashionable, and dashes. 21, Still more confidence m her attractions, and expects a brilliant establishment. 22, Refuses a good offer, because he is not a man of fashion. 23, Flirts with every man she meets with. 24, Wonders she is not married ! 26, Rather more circumspect in her conduct. 26, Begins to think a large fortune not quite so indispen sable. 27, Prefers the conversation of rational men to flirting. 28, Wishes to be married in a quiet way, with a Comfort able income. 29, Almost despairs of entering the marriage state. 30, Rattier afraid of being called an old maid. 31, An additional love of dress. 32, Professes to dislike balls, finding it difficult to get a partner. 33, Wonders how men can leave the society of sensible women to flirt with chits. 34, Affects good humour in her conversation with men. 35, Jealous of the praises of other women. 36, Quarrels with her friend,. who is lately mar r i e d. 37, Thinks her self slighted in society. 38, Likes talking of her acquaintance who are unhappily married ; finds consolation from their misfortunes. 39, 111 nature increases. 40, Very meddling and very officious. 41, If rich, as a Bernier resort, makes love to some young man who is without fortune. 42, Not succeeding, rails against the male sex. 43, Partiality for cards increases, and scandal commences. 44, Severe against the manners of the age. 45, Strong prediliction for a 111ethodist Parton. 46, Enraged at his desertion. 47, Becomes desponding and takes snuff 48, Tunis all her sensibility towards cuts and dogs. 49, Adopts a dependant relation to attend upon her. 50, Becomes disgusted with the world, and vents all her ill humour on this unfortunate relation. ( Durham Couuty Advertiser.) According to a Parliamentry Paper, the ex pence of the Custom• House Establishment in Scotland is 122,48'21. _ _ " I think," said a farmer, " I should make a good Parliament man, for 1 use their language. I received two Bar the other day, with requests for immediate payment the one I ordered to, be laid on the table—the other to be read that day six months." • MATHEWS purposes arriving in this country before the close of the Winter Theatres, cud to enlist under General &LISTON'S banner. his first essay will be in a new piece to be called Welcome ilunic. AWFUL DRATII.—An Inquest was held on Sa turday afternoon at the sign of the Pied Bull, Little Russell. street, Bloomsbury, before THOMAS STIRLING, Esq. Coroner for Middlesex, on the body of Mr. George Hodgkinson, livery stable-keeper, of Bury street, Bloomsbury, who died under the following circumstances :—Mr. Bray, livery stable-keeper of Holborn, depose'', that h e h a d b een acquainted with the ' de. ceased a considerable time, who appeared to be in a state of good health gener a lly. O n Good Friday morning, about li o'c lock, witness was riding on horseback with the deceased along the New-road, when the deceased complained to witness of a pain in the stomach. They rode on towards Battle.bridge, when the de. ceased said he felt better; but shortly afterwards he fell back. wards on the horse, and instantly expired. Witness prevented him falling offthe horse, and convey e d th e d ecease d to the White Hart public-house, Battle-bridge, where a surgeon endeavour ed to bleed the deceased, but he was quite dead. The deceased and witness were on their road to a trotting match at Kentish Town, and the deceased was 41'.1 years of age.--Mr. Wakefield, surgeon of Battle-bridge, proved that the - deceased's death was caused by apoplexy ; and the Jury returned a verdict of— " Died by the visitation of God." An unlawful meeting, consisting of 500 per sons, was held in the School.room, at Kirkburton, on Thursday the 13th ult., to hear a dispute be tween a Methodist and an Infidel,upon their respec. tive tenets, at which a penny was taken from each person present ; several of the parties who took an active part were summoned before the Ma gistrates at Huddersfield, on Thursday last, under 60 Geo. 111. cap. 6. by whom they were admonished, and afterwards discharged on pro. mising not to offend again in like manner.— (Leeds Mercury.) HIGHWAY ROBBERY.- Wednesday evening last, between seven and eight o'clock, as Mr. Kendal was proceeding home across Bishop Bonnor's Field, Bethnal-green, a fellow rushed from the hedge and struck him a violent blow which felled him to the ground ; he got up again and seized the ruffian, with whom he struggled, when immediately two other men jumped from the same hedge, and they beat Mr. Kendal in the most cruel manner. His cries for assistance at length brought some persons to the spot, where they found him dreadfully bruised. The thieves had escaped, carrying with them Mr. K.'s hat, umbrella, ha►►dkerchief, and three shil lings, being all the money he had about him. One of the robbers left a lust behind him. THE ARMY. CIRCULAR. --(No. 4794 Tar.ollice, March 17, 1823. Sir—An arrangement having been entered into, with the con currence of the Commissioners of the Navy, for the conveyance of troops from Portpatrick to Dopagliadee, I have the honour to acquaint you therewith, and that np charge for this service will be admitted in the Public Accounts rendered to this Office. The nature of ,this arrangement is, that the vessels requisite for the conveyance of Regiments and large detachmeuts, will be provided by the Agent for Transports, under the orders of t he Major-General commanding in North Britain ; and pas sages for small detachments and individuals will be provided, by the Collector of Customs at Portpatrick, on the production of an order for a passag►e from the Assistant Quarter -master general in North Britain, either marked upon the route of men on duty, or specially given in the case of individual men. I am to add, that as the soldier, whether proceeding with his. Regiment, or with a large or small detachment, or by himself, will be allowed full pay while on the passage, he is to find his own provisions, aad no charge . will be admitted on account thereof. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant, Officer Commanding (Signed) PALMERSTON. . Regiment. • WARRANT, directing that, from the 25th December, 1022, all Payments on account of Pensions of Widows of Officers, Unattached Pay of General Officers, Retired Pay; Half-pay, and Military Allowances to Reduced Officers, Pensions for Wounds, Royal Bounties, anti Compassionate Allowances, shall be issued through the Paymaster-General of the Land Forces, and that Persons resident in Ireland shall receive the same in Irish Currency. GEORGE R. (Copy.) Whereas by our warrants hearing date the 25th September, 1812, and the 15th May, 1815, we were pleased to declare, that unattached General Officers, reduced and retired Officers of cur land forces, and widows of Officers of our Army and Marines, should, when resident in Great Britain, receive their pay, pen sions, or allowance, through the Paymaster-General of our Forces, and when resident in Ireland, through the proper de partments in that country. And whereas, in pursuance of the provisions contained in an , Act of Parliament, passed in the third year of our reign, inti tuled " An Act to provide for the more effectual Regulation of certain Officers relating to the Receipt of his Majesty's. Exche quer in Ireland," we think it expedient to establish a new re gulation with respect to the issue of such pay, pensions, or ' allowances • our will and pleasure is, t h a t f rom the 25th of December last inclusive, all the persons borne upon our esta blishments of unattached General Officers, of reduced and re tired Officers, and of widows of Officers of our Army and Ma rines, shall receive their pay, pensions, and allowances through the Paymaster General of our Land Forces, whether resident in Great Britain, or in Ireland ; but that such of the said per sons as shall be resident in Ireland at the time when their pen sions, pay, or allowances shall be paid to them, shall receive the same in Irish currency', And it is our further will and pleasure, that the like rules shall be observed, in regard to all payments to officers and others, on account of military allowances, pensions for wounds, Royal bounties, and allowances on the Compasionate List. And fior so doing, this shall be, as well to our Paymaster General, our Secretary at War, our Commissioners for Audit ing the Public Accounts, and all others whom it cloth or easy concern, a sufficient warrant, authority and direction. Given at our Court at Carlton Palace, this 11th day of March; 1823, in the fourth year of our reign. By his Majesty's command, PIVIZIERSTON. Commission signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Lincoln. Robert Marriott, Esq. to be Deputy Lieutenant. Commission in the Royal Eastern Regiment of Middlesex Militia, signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of. Middlesex. John Phillips, Gent. to be Surgeon. ROYAL NAVY. NET SEA PAY or . TIIE FLAG, , IFTICEII3 OF lIIS MAJESTY's FLEET. Admiral of the Fleet .4:6 0 "Sea Pay per Diem, besides. Admiral - - 5 0 which every Com man d er i n Vice-Admiral - 4 0 Chief Shall xeceive a further Itear-Admiral, orl . sum of 3/. per diem,' while Commodore with . his Flag shall: be flying Captain under 1 3 0 within the limits of his , Sta. him don. Captain of the Fleet 1 , In Flag Ships all the Liententint3 (including one extra as Flag Lieutenant) are allow e d tki. per di em in addition to their pay. HALF PAY. FLAG OFFICERS. Per Diem. £3 3 0 -2 2 W - 112 tT 1 3 0 CAPTAINS. To each of the first 100 as they stand on the gene. 1 014 0 ral List of Offi cers i n Seniority - - To each of the next 160 - 012 6 To the rest - 010 U Admiral of the Fleet Admirals Vice Admirals - Rear Ditto o 10 0 0 8 - 1► 7 11 o ti o -0 5 0 COMMANDERS. To each of the first 150 on the List To the remainder LIEUTENANTs. To each of the first 300 on the List To each of the next 700 To the remainder ROYAL. MARINES. Colonels - - Lieutenant-Colonels Majors - - Captains - . - First Lieutenants of Seven Years standing The rest - - - - Second Lieutenants - - The Marine Society sent thirty fine stout boys to Portsmouth last week, for distribution among King's ships. 014 011 0 a a i; - '0 7 0 - 0 4 ,; -0 4 0 - 0 3 it M EIWA N P, SHIPPING. Extract of a Letter from the Agent to Lloyd's at Cowes, dalcil 31st March. " The American ship Ilougnea, Nash, arrived here thiyt morning, from Canton; she sailed from hence on the 3d De.. cember. Capt. N. states that he thinks the Regent arrived there the latter part of November; that an English East India man did arrive about that time, and he is almost sure it was the Regent." DEAI., llanctt 31.—Wind S.W.—Sailed this morning for the River the Duke of York, Campbell, from China, &e. Also arrived and sailed for the River the General Harris, Welstead, from China; Lord Castlereagh, Darien, from Bombay ; Perth shire, Sangster, St. Michael's ; Georgians, Warren, Ilerbice; and several others, parti cu l ars un k novin . Came down front the River the Richard, Williamson, for Demerara ; Niles, Beadle, for Madras and Bengal ; Lord Suffield,Browg, for Bengal; and Cornet, Ann, Prince Leopold, Harriet., Ni chola.; Riseborough, Cornw a ll, Ph trn i x , J unius, Hero, Maria, Prince Leopold (Sadler), Caned°, Heroine, and Eggertien Castle, outward-bound vesse l s ; t h e w h o l e remain with the rest of the outward-bound, except the Cincinnatus, Maria, and Eu plienaia, which vessels have turned away. Fat.stcluTit, Mauctt 30.—Wind S.W.--Sailed the Fran obi, Henrietta, Witten, B eaut y, an d Ni uty, for Amsterdam. PE:Nzastex, MAncit 30.--Some letters were landed her:!• yesterday from the Asia, from Batavia to London, which his was spoken with elf the Lizard on Friday. PORTSMOUTII, AlAaelf 31.—Wind W.—No arrivals or sailings. HARWICH. MARCII 31.—Arrived the Francis Frcelioi; packet, from Holland. The following curious statement is extracted from s German Paper (The Hetperao :—The dogs at Vienna consume every, year 2,947 oxen, and 1,474,17010avcs of bread [Can there really be any affinity to truth in this Fl—The mum. bar of dogs is given at 64.610, which however is held to be LOG low, by those who should be best acquainted with the fact. eighty thousand is said to be nearer the true number. We understand that an answer was received ()sterility morning to the . application of Airs. INl4l(innon for mercy, and that the prayer of her petition cannot be complied with.--4Edinbargh Courant, iijarch 2,9.) 1' .1 1 A Jl i• '~ ~