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DRURY-LANE THEATRE.
LORD BYRON'S TRAGEDY.

The tragedy of Marino Faliere was net intended
for stage representarion, as the extract from the
noble author's preface, which has been quoted in
most of the journals, most have informed the pub-
lic. Not only was it his Lordehip's design tint to
write with a view to representation; but it is, averred
by the publisher that it was his particular wish that
it should not be performed; an injunction to the
same effect hits issued from Chancery to prevent the
performance of this tragedy ; and from !mod-hills
which were showered from the gallery, it appears
that the injunction was not applied for until the
remonstrance of the publisher ern proved to be
ineffectual iii preventing the performance. With
these details we leave the legal merit or demerit of
briogiag the ploy forward to the decision of the
Lorin CHANCELLOR. With respect to the piece
steel, it was nearly secured from the chance of
being brought out (at least so early) by the 160
pages of large octavo, which the plot takes to
work in from first to last ; hut what will not '
the improved system of dramatising literature at.
taia to ? The age 'which has increased the poweol
of steam and the operations of chemistry so won:
eerfully, has given apparently equal facilities 10.1
the art which is technically termed " play vamp-
ing"—and behold a miracle ! a piece which, ac.
cording to the preface, has taken the noble author
four years from conception to birth, has been, with
no other aid than a pair of seissrs or a blotting
pen, condensed into the represesitative size elf a
neat five act popular tragedy. The chief parts
were disposed of as follow
Marko Falterer (the Doge) Mr. Cooper,
Bertarcio l'aliero
J.toni
• Benimteade .. Mr. P.,a,11,
michael Steno. Mr.
Draft Berthed° Mr. Willsek,
Phillip Catendora . Mr. Itromlcs,
Bertram
At:Online( (Wife of the Doge)
For the advantage of those who have not had time
yet to read ihe tragedy, and are ueconscious of the
historical incidents on which it is founded, it inay
be necessary to say that the plot rest. upon a con-
@piracy against the Government of Venice, which
was entered into by the Doge iii 135.5. in come-
Novae, of justice having been refused him for
pti insult offered In the character of his wife by
Michael Steno. The conspirney is ripe for exrcu.
bon, and the bell of Si. Mark's loss actually
sounded fur the onset of the conspirators ; but
the want of resolution in one of the con-
vie-adore, Bertram, orleices him to seek the re-
m-mei .... of the life of Lioni, a senator, of his
acquaintance. To Lioni lie imparts a caution
not to stir out mitil be comes to give him notice
that lie may do so with safety. Lioai therewpon
contrives to wheedle him out of the best Indr of' the
seder—then secures him, aid by bringing him
before the Council of Ten, which is foithwitli coo-
yoked, the whole scheme is revealed. The rebels
are taken and executed. The Doge is amerced of
his dignities and possessions find decapitated, and
lots wife tsars lel° a convent. It so happens that
shetrigedy, which abounds its every ot her excellence,
is deficient in that clogs or incidents which are
the best toiled to suceelefol representation. The
poem is -a prodigy almost entirely of the noble
poet's creation. this mule has called up from the
of oblivion the feelings and propensities, the
he;•oic and erring ambition of a proud and exalted
bring, wrecked amidst the eddies of cispricious fore
tune. But the gradual declination of a gallant and
xlorions mishit it a theme too difficult for the living
stage. That lineconeatenat ion of declining ceusesand
consequences which in the pin in requires, as it hiss
received, the amplest apologies of impulse and sees.
timent, becomes indittilict and utterly obscure
(especial's,. after indiscri ... i.. ate and bridle-its cur-
tailments) 'hieing') the medium of vocal niteimite.
No elieparagement to Mr. CooPErt. lint to say
nothing of the hatchet violeiece which the aCit'll
play. leis inflicted on the printed one, it would take
a nand as much sublimed pa the poet's to give life,
and truth, and grace, moil consistency. to t lie elegant
and piercing stile let ies of thought and feeling wli chi
Operate uuott the venerable and glorious wariiiir—
springing from oversrelitied sensibiliiy, swelling
into bitterness and resentment, need lire lino g lobo
reprobation and ignominy. Is it any 'Joliette that
he should fill in preserving the moral grandeur of
such a part, slid that he only pre-:rived its ordinary
decencies, !licit% almost forfeited the symputldea
of the audience ? His misfortunes aura, tell p:ty,
which his uttered nearly counter! atilic.d. Lord
hero contrite admiration 1 . the con-
implation of his past glories, comodssiou for
the festering wounds of a tine toiled, and hu-
mility at the: example of so proud a Nil.-
M'e were scarcely better off with Mrs. Wes-r's
part. • She would have played it a xrellently, but
the manipulator who operated on the hook war
most successful in depriving it of almost 101 its
graces, whether of poetry in diction or in char .c-
-ter. The scene in the fourth act, in which Lioai
gets possession-14 the rebellious secret. is, perhaps,
the best nilmied for oral represent:virus ; but it
pass-s 1 e•ti Li fitly. It is, in short, labouring against
'hate and circumstance, no less than the law, to at-
teutpt to keep these fragments of glorious nook-
niiiiisliip on ale stage, re vesting. as they do, ale
mind of the aatheir, only to tantalize with elissatis-
fattiou at It:tie abrupt imperfections. At my
ra,e the piece nicest undergo re 5151011, tar Ilse
public will never counienasice the present odor-
. taiime Mr. •RUSSELL came forward at ite
end of ii, sod informed the sentience, that iii re-
spect to stearin legal proceedings, the property
Otte Manager, we supposed hum to mean) would
fist immediately venture to ennomice the repetitiou
of the play— (Applouses)--but trusted that
it *wild not. be lung before they would hate taw
honour mid pleasure of 'apposing its repetition.
--.We now proceed to point cut is few passages boon
'those which are left, which were of such peculiar
effect as to calf
bestowed upon
The contemplietionv
Morino did not pror
hot there is A loft

fordo. Leawi'sdeseription of the revel and midnight-,
which has been given in the journals, was very pro-
perly left out, as being too much in the character
of a detached episode to affect the plot of the
tragedy. Afeerixo's execration of their betrayer
was given
with a force anti promptitude of exeres-
sion equal tit the text. Angie/btu', discouree be-
fore the 'Council, on her husband's condemnation.
was much admired as far as it was preserved, but
we have not room hir the extract. The fifth act
has had the greatest profusion of poetry lavished en
it by the noble author. Marino's denunciation,
against the city on, end just before, his execution, are
glowing heydnd descitetiou. But we must refer
the reader to the book for the instances. The fol-
lowing !passage gave rise to a mixed sensation in
the audience, which caused a temarkable prolonot-
tion of plaudits, to the annoyance of some whose
sympathies
had not the same tendency, and who
accordingly expressed their dissent in hisses. The
Doge recommends his wife and k 11040114 to the
mercy of the Senate, upon which the following dis-
Course occurs :--- •
They shall be cared for;
Emelt notwithstanding thine unbeard•of crime.
BOGY.
Unheard of ! ay, there's net a history
lint stews a thousand crowo'd conspirators
Against the people; but to set them free
One Sovereign only died, and one is dying.
BEIIIIIIWiDE.
And who were they who fell in such a cause?
DOSE.
The King of Sparta. and the nese of Venice—.
Agis tied Faliero!
At the felling of the curtain the applause, were
general, hut they were not without a diseordu'it
accompaniment. We trust that-the manager and
publisher will he able to settle their differences
without much litigation ; for, as it it the express
wish of the poet that the piece should not appear,
so it most be cut-drooled that the prospect or suc-
cess in counteracting that wish on time part of the
Mainiger is nut very flattering in paint of profit,
whatever it may do for him in the reputation of
classical Inn

At in early hour this morning we receierd the
following comnittoiention from the theatre :
" THEATRE ROYAL. DRURY-LANE.

" Thursday, April 26, 1821.
" Lord Anion's tragedy of Marino Fuhero was rerri%eil,
last nizlit, with the epplanre and acclamation which hail
been anticipated from the high genius of its distinguished
author. Its reps Milan would have been announced for this
evening, ■s a wailer of course; but certaiu persona, uu
grounds at present incapable of being understood. and which
remain to he explained end justitiiil, have thought 6t to ob-
tain an INJUNCTION in CHANCERY against the Ile.
presenlalion of the PLAY. Under these extraordinary
circumstances, the further performance of the tragedy moist
fur the present moment be suspended. It is conceived,
I,,,wever, that the impediment thus thrown in the way,
ant only of the interests of the Theatre, but of the
heatiun of the public, can he but of very short duration;
■nd that the Piece will, before lour, be again exhibited
wish the brilliant imccess which attended its performance
yesterday evening."

THE EARL OF CARFIAIIIPTON.
Died yesterday. at his house in Bruton street, at two
o'clock in the meriting, in the Mk year of his age, Henry
lawns Luttrell, Earl of Car'tampion, Viscount Carhamploss
of casitehaven, Ilaion 'rattans of !Morelotown, Governor
of Dublin. Patent Customer at Bristol, • General in the
Army, and Colonel of the 6th regiment of Dragoon Guards ;
horn Angnst 7, 1743 ; married, June 25, 1776, Jane,
daughter of George Boyd, of Dublin, Esq. our of the most
beautiful worrier of her day, as well as the most amiable.
Der Ladyship survives him. His Lordship is succeeded
in his titles and estates by his only brother. the
lion. John Luttrell Minium, now Earl of Carhamplon.
Tlic successor of hia Lordship in the Colonelry of the Pith
Dragoon Guards will labour under a disadvantage. His
Lordship lived long enough to complete the quarter of the
year ending the 25th instant, by two hours, by which he was
enabled to assign the off-reckonings of the regiment for two
years, and mosque-at ly the new Colonel ;succeeding him will
halo• only his pay for these two years, without emoluments
ariaing from clothing, Ne. which betting to the Colonel.
II is Lordship's death alai, makes a vacancy in the repre-
sentation of the horough of Ludgershall, fur which he was
returned to the House of Commons.

THE LATE DUEL.

THE* TURF.

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NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING, 1821.
TllltioDallr. APRIL trA.
Renewal of the Woodcut Greeu St .ke. of 100g■. each, b. ft.
for colts, 84. 411 i.; Ana fillies, 8.1. T C.
Lord RfillS:4 b. c. lucantator, by SjITCICr, not of Hanna 1
H H. H. the Doke of York's br. r. by S..ymour
Mr. Nortbey'a b e. by Medley, out of Ralphiata 3
Lord Maynard's b. e. by Woful, ont of P:eukaltun's dam 4
Mr. C by Hatarns, out of Isis
Air. Du' dav's f. by Illobeas, out of Rosanne
2 to 1 apt Incrntatur —6 to 4 apt D. of York's 6r f.
The Second ails of the Smolt. Ridillesworth Stakes of
200 es. each, h. ft. for fillies, 13st. 711,. each. /lb. M.
Thome cot by untried :A :Maw, or out of uutrietl rows, to
be allowed Sib. if both, Sib.
Mr. Uday'e Ibis, by Truffle, out of Emily, Eel. 216. I
Mr. listsou's by Hedley, out of Prank., sat. 416 2
Lord G. H. Cavendish's by Soothsayer, out of Sister to
IV halelsone, Bii . 7 Pt.
1.. Foley'a Breeze. by Sirothsayer, out of Blowing, B.t. 71b.
D. of Rutland'. by Waxy. out of Pronytrumpet, 110. lib.
Mr. Crockford's by Habeas, nut of Chryarie, B.t. 71b.
Lord ch. Mout'', by Quiz, out of Pereepolia, 8.1.71 b.
Mr. Payne's by Crispin, out of Bizarre
Mr. Whaley's by Warty. out of Anastasia
Mr. Bacon's by Pariisau, out of M‘dion Laralelte pd
Mr Andrew's by Walton, out of L'Huile de Venue
pd
Lord Foley's by Ruben., out of Pipylitia pd
Duke of Rutlaud's (dead) by Rubene, out of Elizabeth pd
Duke of Rutlaurl'a (dead) by Juniper, out of Itosabella pa
Mr. Crockford's by Selien, out of sister so Rearernbraueer pd
Mr. Vausiltart's by Couloir, out of Alexandria
Mr. Rush's br. by May, ont of Oliveira pd
Mr. Villiers's by Dor Cossack. out of Iris
The Judge placed but 3.
4 to I apt Ibla—.s to 1 agvi Mr. Hataun's by Healey—
/. to 2 mast Mr. Creckfut ler by Rribene-5 to I seat frheatis.

Mr. Walker's ch f. by Dna Cossack, 8.1. 31b boat Mr.
Tibbits's hl. c. Michas, by Pericles, Sea. 7th. D. M. 200 gs.
h. ft —7 to 4 agst Mr. Wslker's ch.
The First Claus of the (Misted Stakes of 50gs. each, 11. ft.
D.l.
Mr. Wortley's Luekitty, 3 're, old, 7st. Rib.
Mr. Thomho Shoveller, 4 yrs old, Bst. Mb..
M►. It ernsberteons's Shreckhum. 4 yrs old, 7st. 131 b 3
Mr West's Feu-Duffle, 6Vs old, Sit l I lb.
Mr. Tibbits's Eradue, 4 yrs old, 7sl 131 b
Exeter's Captain Caudill, aged, Bst. 10Ib.
I.d Jersey's c. Caest,,,e, by Vt'sxy, 3 yrs. eeld, 7st. 31b.... pd
Mr. Jones's Alum, 3 yes old, 7st.
Mr. J. Ileasou's h. c. Cup( Iseiel, 3 yri old, 7.1. pd
3 to 1 agst Locksley-11 to S most Shuyeller-7 to 2 apt
Slucckhurn-7 to 1 agst Fita-Orville.
Mr. Goodt's hr. f filsidea, by Holier, 3 yrs old. Set. heat
Mr. Rous's hr. g. by Swearer, aged, Set. 31b. D. I. 50g1.—..
7 to 4 apt Maiden.

MATCH TO TROT ONE HUNDRED NILES IN
TWELVE SUCCESSIVE HOURS.

This match made by Captain Beastly, of ►eer, to do the
above distance with two ride's, the owner (aim rides 12st )
the first 50 miles, and feather wi fight the nest 50, took place
over a ten-miles piece of ground, on the Ipswich road, on
Tuesday, for 200 guineas. The snare to perform the task
was under 15 hands, but shrived much strength and blood,
and she was hacked at six to Site to win. She performed 12
miles in the first hour, and within two hundred yards of the
same distaitre in the second hour, before the bit was draw
'llse first 50 unites was performed in five hours and five
minutes. Here the mare was rubbed down, and she fed
well and started again after halting half an hear. bile next
tarried little more than seven stone of weight, and travelled
on idealism at the rate of leis mtlr■ and a half au hour,
which ente►rd lass el hew and stoppsgclr; and she won cle-
verly with 20 minutes to spare. One in the morning was
the starling time. -

SPARRING.

.....111.•'..

The veteran &Togging, who has afforded more diversion
in the boxing ring since he made his debut than any other
pugilist, had a bruefit st the Fives Court yesterday, and the
amateurs muste►ed strong to pay their tribute to bra►ery,
sod complimented his past sirvices with a hamper. The
sets-to gave the greatest satisfaction, and were as good as
vier were exhibited in that Court.

Hickman and Shelton —This was the first boat of con-
sequence, and it was an admirable exemplification of *fiesta*
and manhood. Shelton attempted to hit enanters with his
adversary, and he placed sine of them upon ilickniaii•
mouth, which produced a little claret between the teeth.
Gam made some excellent parries, hit with his left band, and
shred improvement iu that neressaly requisite, science.
About the middle of the set.tir lie began to let the gas loose,
and he staggered Shelton away from him by a heavy right-
blow which made him drop his head. lit the subse-
quent rounds Gas hail the best of it, but it was a manly ex-
hibition. and the tapping system bad nothing to do with it.
Bra Barn and Bales —This was also au exrlknt set-to,
and fine science was displayed. The parrying was a maste►-
piece of the ail ; and although each had difficulty in placing
■ hit, yet when such. was done it cans. heavy. It was slit-
&tilt to judge who had the best of it with such accomplish.
ed tacticians.

Marshal, Me younger Gas-man, and Miller.—This was a
real ruffianisig set-to. Gas has all the attitude and action of
ilickmati, whom lie seems to have copied. lie depends
chiefly ud his right hand, out he hits so hard with it half
round that he floored Ins adversary in nearly every round,
and cut mitt deluged his head in claret. Miller was hit worse
than he would have been wills a commoner an a half-hour's
fight.
Johnson, the Block, and a lengthy Cown/rrnan.—The
Mack had rsery thing as he liked, arid pinked his Litter-
sary's head by connfers it least twenty
Hilton and Harry Harmer set.to—andScruggins, who is
out of condition, with a bandage on his head, was nut in
order fur a sct.tu, but made an energetic speech in returning
thanks.

POUCH.

NO IV-ITS t rt.
FEMALE ROBBERS.
Ou Tuesday night. between twelve and one o'clock, as
Mr. William Waters- of Tork•sirrvt„-slukfriars-tun.t, OAS
re turning home through the Strand, in comp:illy with s
friend of the name of Cole, be ssas clacked by three women,
who, under the pretence of accosting him iu the usual way
that• depraved women do, seized him vi nowt! Ike
neck and waist, fir the purpose of robbing km, suit after
they And acetomplished their object, ran off. As Novi as
they bast left him, he thecoVereel that he had lust his watch,
and pursued the woman who had seized him round the ueek,
and overtook her just as she was entitling a brothel in Shm
lane, and bad the gotta-fortune to find his watch on her per.
sou. On her being brought to th' office yesterday to be,ct.
mined beta** Mr. Minelholt, 'II!, sitting Magists sic, she
proved to be a well-ktiowu character who enlishits with, or
is the wife of the notorious Bill Souneet.—Sbe was com-
mitted for trial.
Spring, alias Kendrick, the black pugilist, was brought
to the office on a Bench is I, a true bill having beret
found against him at the &Melons, on the charge of Cribb,
the pugilist.
The Prisoner endeavoured to pass off the charge by say-
ing they were both fighting men, and made hgles of the
charge; however, Cribb attended, nail wa■ determined to
puisne the charge, stating, that the Prisoner bad assaulted
hum so violently, and behaved in each an outrageous manse'
in his house, that he was obliged to take him by the witst
and throw him down.

The Prisoner was ordered to remain in custody till he cau
liad good bail.
CHAUNT(NG HORSEQ.
An officer of the artillery at Pl'etolwieli complained of
having hero defrauded of 50/. by a Mao who had adver-
liaed a horse to he sold. which he answered. and took the
horse on trial fur a few days or a week, and left a drpasit of
50/. agreeing to give 60 guineas if it suited him. He ascer-
tained iii one day that the horse would not aiot hies, and
took it hark, when the 50/. was refused to he reinrocti.
The Magistrate informed him that unless Iv. could serrar
that time horse-dealer intended to cirri null him of the 50/ at
the time be took it, he could give him no redress.

PARISH OF ST. PAUL, COVENT-O.4RDEN.

A numerous meeting of the inhabitant, of the above
pariah was held on Tuesday and yesterday. in the Vestry-
room, for the purpose of electing a Chnrehroirilen for she
ensuing year, when Mr. Merlin!' and Mr. J. Wilson were pot
in uoininatino ;
Mr. HUMMEL io the Chair.

A warm debate thou took place 11f41111rii the parishioners
respecting the merits of the candidates. At length the
Chairman put the question, when Ilse phew of bandy was
decidely in favour of Mr. Skelton, who WM about to be
declared duly elected, wheu a poll ass demanded by the
friends of Mr. Wilson, which immediately commenced,
and at the close the numbers were, fur
Mr. Skelton .... 118
Mr. J. Wilson 9ll
Majority 22
The contest was azsio Jeannie.' yesterday with great
spirit by the ft !culla of both parties, mid at the final close of
the poll, at four o'clur k, the uumbers were as follow :
Mr. Skelton..
Mr. J. Wilson l6l
Majority 34
Mr. Skelton, on being duly elected the Churchwarden, re-
turned thanks in a neat speech, and the vestry broke up.

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