The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1819-11-17 00:00:00

14HE:fTRE'S.

The opera of The Devil's Bridge was perforated
last night. Previosislo its comnseeeement the cc..
kbrated overture, ealkd La Chaise, composed by
Mimi., was executed in very good style by the
orchestra, and excited uolkerial admiration. Mr.
BRAHAIS made his second appearance since 'his re-
turn from the country iw emit Bella°. The
music .1 the opera is, is great part, of his own erre-
lion, and to that part of it airpropriit'ed to the cha-
racter he personate', he rendered the most ample
justice. He sang thcfine airs incidental to it with
astonishing energy and expression, constantly eli-
citing, or rather commanding, by his sweet and
simple turnings, or majestically elevated tones, the
instantaneous hoMage 'nf tinker's! admiration.—
In the third act, he exeeuted the famed recita-
tive and air, composed by Pagstzt.t.o for Signor
DAVID, at St. Carlos, Naples, with very appro-
priate and pretty words by G. Somas. Esq.
Nothing could exceed the effect of his exertions in
tins song. He meted it (if we may be allowed the
expression) m significantly as he sang it, accom-
panying the notes throughout with looks and ges-
tures exactly harmonizing with, and expressive of
the sentiments it embodied. It was encored in the
most enthusiastic manner. Many other of his songs
experienced the same mark of applause, and his
success was of the most flattering description. Miss
Caw' performed tlae Coaatess Rosoleina with ex-
ceeding fidelity and feeling—her singing was very
highly and very deservedly applauded. Miss'
KELLY'S Laurence was as tree to nature as her
performances usually are. The effect of the
conflagration of the bridge at the conclusion
of the entertainment was remarkably brilliant and

grand. The opera was received most favourably
by a full house.
An incident occurred in the course of the per-
formance which afforded some exercise to the risible
muscles of the audience. When Baron Toraldi's
guards appeared to *else Count Benito, one of the
two appointed to conduct him off, meaning, we
presume, to manifest his zeal in his master's
cause. by the vigour of his arm, aimed ■
ponderous blow at the Count's shoulder. Mr.
BRAIIAIi prudently retreated from the descend-
ing shock, the blow was spent on air. the arm
which would inflict it sunk to the ground, and the
whole body was precipitated after it. The house
enjoyed itself richly at the expense of the fallen
soldier—but as good is frequently educed out of
evil, the chee►ing lavished on the agility with which
be restored himself to his upright posture. more
than compensated, we are inclined to think, for
tire mortification to which he had before been
subjected.

COVE/It-GARDEN.

'We were moth gratified last night in witnessing
Mr. LISTON'S resumption of his professional du-
tit-P. slier his late severe indisposition, in the pert
of Tung Liorapkia, in GoLlasairres comedy of
She Stoops to Cottquer. This gentleman is gifted
with talents peculiarly and almost singularly formed
for the amusement of the public—and the warm
and kindly feeling. with which his re-appearance

was marked on the part of the audience, well Ind/.
clued how justly his merits are appreciated. Con-
tinually repeated peals of laughter bore testimony
to the rare humour and spirit with which he repre-
sented the character, and played off the tricks of
the mischief-loving 'Squire. The other parts were
CEA is, their usual manner. The play was per-
formed extremely well, and received a profusion
ul applause..

The new chandeliers suspended around the dress
circle. and lighted for the first time on Monday
night, contribute, in a high degree, to the embel-
lishment ■nd beauty of the theatre. They deliver
the lair occupants of that row of boxes from the
comparative darkness in which they were before im-
merged, and place their fascinating charms in rich
and brilliant display.