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Ertrad of a Lever from Dublin, doted 25th jam.
" I received your's this day, and am very Sorry
the English should entertain such ideas in regard to
tLe loyalty of the people of Ireland. Our tumults
here had not the least tendency to rebellion ; it was
the unfortunate peasantry who quarrelled amongst
themselves : the gentlemen of the County of Tip-
perary and Limerick, in order to keep down the
price of labour, had encouraged the County of
Clare men and Kerry men to come into labour ;
this the natives of the place could not relish, and
determined to extirpate them : in consequence, they
committed many unjustifiable outrages, whipping
some, and cutting off some of their cars. Tl•e
only gentleman that I can learn suffered, was Colo-
nel —, who had employed a number of the
Kerry men, exclusively ; the natives broke into his
house and destroyed all the furniture below stairs,
but some gentlemen, who were on a visit, defended
the Staircase, and saved Mrs. and family,
the Colonel being from home. 'These feuds spread
on to Limerick, the people of which were very
much alarmed. by anonymous letters intimating
that they were all to he massacred ; these letters
were found to be insidious ; however, these dis-
turbance.; gave a handle to a certain description of
men, more violent than prudent, to represent the
country in a state of insurrection and rebellion, and
they made arOcatidn to Government to have mar-
tial law proclaimed : amongst them who were most
. itrenuods for this measure, was the famous F—,
who you may remember flogged poor W—, for

having a letter in his pocket written in French. Go-
vernment have acted with great discretion ; they
considered it was a very improper time to irritate,
or proclaim tlec country in rebellion, and first sent
dnwn Judge Downs and Baron George, who were
accompanied by Lord Donoughmore ; they itivesti-
sattd the matter, and many of the delinquents were
taken, and sutrered accordingly. The Lord Lieu-
tenant's Secretary went down since upon the same
business. Government, lam told, has gained great
alplause by their wise conduct in this affair."

Mr. CA UL Firm) (for such, we understand, is the
gentleman's name) made his appearance, yesterday
eening, at this Theatre, in the Character of Min-
let, and was received with loud and continued ap-
plause, by a crowded audience. phis gentleman
has, it seems, played at the Theatre belonging to
the Plc Nie Society, and be reflects great credit up-
on it. His figure is genteel and becoming,
though somewhat slight. -His powers of voice are,
unfortunately, limited, and he has to correct the
exuberance of his anion, and to acquire ease and
dignity. By stooping forward so much, and con-
stantly inchnins his body, he lost mulch of his
height, and injured the graceful effbct that would
have resulted from an erect carriage, and greater
firmness of deportment. In performing the part,
no one of our best tragedy heroes could have dis-
played a more correct conception of the character;
and, in many of his scenes, he was able to make his
execution keep pace with his conception. In the
two last actr, his voice failed hiM, and thence he
could not give the ranting part of the scene, where
Randet leaps into Ophelves grave, with the necessary
force and effect; but, upon the whole, he evinced
consummate judgment, and was very deservedly
listened to with almost unexampled attention. With
the necessary correction of those errors, which we
have taken the liberty to mention in this article, this
Gentleman cannot fail to succeed eminently, if he
means to make the stage his profession. His man-
ner, throughout the character, had more of origi-
nality in it than we have lately seen in any per-
former who has ventured to come forward, for the
first time, in a public Theatre, as the representative
'alone of the most difficult of all Sii K.EbPE A ax's cha-
racters.

The Mails which arrived on Tuesday further cor-
roborate the statement we made some time agn,
that an arrangement is negotiating between .the Ba-
tavian Government and the Prince of ORANGE, by
which the latter will receive an indemnity for the
1o•s of some of his property situated in the Dutch
territory. It appears that this indemnity will be
paid one part in actions on the State, and the other
in money.
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A r.ew method has been discovered by M. Brug-
natelli, of expeditiously obtaining nitric ether, by
distillation, without external heat.

On the 15th ult. the Legislative Body at the
Hague resolved that the Batavian Rescriptions should
be changed into State Obligations. 'The plan is not
exactly known, but the principal outline is sail to
be, that to a rescription of 10'JO florins, 8O) florins
shall be added in ready money, for which shall be
given three obligations, each of 1000 florins, to bear
an interest of three per cent. at least. In conse-
quence of this determination, the Batavian Rescrip-
i ions have falln to 60; but they find many buyers
at that price, and will probably soon be higher.
It is reported upon the Continent, that besides the
public Convention lately signed by the Mediating
Powers, secret articles have been entered into upon
various other points. It is observed, in confirmation
of this opinion, that the new Convention trenches
upon the arrangements made in favour of the
ELECTOR. of BA VAEI A, without assigning him any
reparation whatever. It is said that Austria has
formally agreed to the ereftion of Tuscany into a
kingdom, to the extension of the French bounda-
ries in Italy, to the annexation of Parma and
Placentia, and to the interference of France in the
affairs of Switzerland, though contrary to the treaty
of Luneville. It is certain at least that these
objects have given rise to discussion; and it is pro-
bable that some Convention will be concluded, to
santclion and acknowledge what leas been dotes

CONCERT OF ANCIENT 31US1C.

This elegant Concert, the first for the display of
Musical excellence, was last night performed in the
Great Room of the Opera Mouse, before an au-
dience, as select as fashionable. It was raced by
the presence of their MAJESTIES and the three elder
PkINCESSES. We have already so fully anticipated
the performance by our description of the Rehear-
sal, that but little is left to add upon the subject.—
We have only to say,that is was as complete in every
respect as the arrangements made by the Noble
Lord CHESTERFIELD, the Steward, promised.—On
no occasion has Mrs. BILLLNGTON appeared to
more advantage ; she was finely in voice, and
sung every Air in the most exquisite style.—
There was scarce a song she sung hut was encored
with the universal acclamations of the company
present. Her extraordinary powers were most dis-
played in the Recitativo of " sacked priests," and
the attendant Air, " Farewel ye limpid streams."
They were listened to with the tnost enthusiastic
rapture, and drew forth plaudits, such as we have
scarce ever witnessed at the exertions of any vocal
performer. Mr. BART LEMON, whore absence at
the rehearsal we noticed, resumed his proper situa-
tion in the Concert, and added a considerable de.
gree of interest to the general performance. His
abilities were most prominent in Folio's celebrated
Madrigal " Since first I saw," in which he was as-
sisted by Mrs. BILLINGTON, Mr. :Hatinisox, and
Mr. KNYVETT. It was truly a treat to the ani.t-
teurs. The Quintetto of Doni pace afforded scope
for the exettions of Mi I —.SS 'ANA NT, Miss CILOSR IL,
and Messrs. H A RILISON, KNYVETT, and BA RT LE-
t,N. Mrs. BII.I.INGTON sung Polio Marie in a
manner better, if possible, than at the rehearsal : it
was some miuutes before the plaudits ceased.
His MAJI:hTY seemed particularly delighted, and
was most active in his expressions of admiration.
We need only add, that the Chorusses were given
with more than ordinary effect, and especially the
grand Hallelujah Chbrus. The QUEEN appeared
uncommonly delighted with it. We must render
justice to Mr. CR AME.II, the leader : we never heard
him play in a more spirited style—The Concertos
went off with inconceivable eclat. In fact, we may
say, that never was there a first Concert executed
with more accuracy, or that imparted more genetal
satisfaction.

Among the company the principal persons of dis-
tion we observed, were the Lords CHESTERFIELD,
SALISRURY, DARTMOUTH, UXBRIDGE, and their
Ladies and Families. Many of the Directors, in-
cluding Lords DARKLY, GREY DE WILTON, Fos:
rEscuE, &c. &c. are not yet arrived in Town.
"I he KING was dressed in his military uniform of
scarlet and gold ; and the QUEEN and PRINCESSEi
were in them full dresses, the same as at a Levee.
The QuELx appeared highly delighted with the
Concert.

The attendance of Subscribers, considering it was
the first night, was even more full than could have
been expected : !old afforded an assurance that the
Concert will be patronized, during the season, wits'
the liberality it ni.nits.

The Literary and Philosophical Society of Net--
castle has lateiv proceeded 'to constitute a Lecture-
ship on the subjects of Natural and, Experimental
Philosophy.
It has been lately asserted, that Woo r.rt's cele-
brated pneumatic apparatus was the original inven-
tion of John Rudolph Glauber, as may be seen in
the English edition of his works, London 1689.
A French and Arabic Lexicon, in small folio, ihr
the use of those who visit the Levant for commercial
purposes, will shortly be published at Paris.
Mr. COLMAN'S new Comedy is in an advanced
state of preparation, at Covent Garden Theatre.
The Catch Cht6 held their third meeting on Tues-
day, at the Thatched-house Tavern. Among the
company were, 'Earl SPrNCLII, JAMES ADA ms, Esq.
M.P. THOMAS MOHDZRT, Esq. W. B. MARTIN,
Esq. Temexe West_, Esq. J. WEYLAND, Esq. J.
GOSLING, Esq. Mr. LOW:IDE% Mr. GRLFFITHS, &c.

Twelve of the Prisoners to be arraigned on Satur-
day, undei the Special Commission for High Trea-
son, have petitioned the Treasury for money to
enable them to conduct their defence. The Trea-
sury Solicitor, in answer, has informed them, that,
subpoenas shall be furnished free of expence, but
that no money can be granted them. Colonel
DLO A a n did not sign the petition.
It has been stated in all the public prints, that Mr.
MIDDLE-I.os had been elected a representative of
Ipsu 144, without opposition, in the room of Mr.
CHIC ETT, deceased. The fact is, that no election
can take place till the meeting of Parliament, as no
writ can be issued before that time.

This and the three next months will be chiefly occu-
pied in parliamentary business. The Minister has
much of hew plans of revenue and reform to propose
in the House of Commons, and Lord GRENVILIA
and his little band of able supporters, are expect-
ed to keep vigilant watch over public measures.
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The first division that takes place on any public
measure which creates warm debate in either House '
of Parliament, will chew the strength of parties,
and disclose the secret of their constitution and
numbers. Previous to the recess, divisions have been
cautiously avoided in both Houses.
The New York Cincinnati Society, are about to
erect an Equestrian Statue of bronze, to the me-
mory of the late GEO. WAsirteorom ; 30,000 dol-
lars have been voted to defray the expnce.
Petitions have been already presented for the
repeal of the Tonnage Duty from the following
ports :—Londen, Liverpool, Sunderland, Burling-
ton, Whitby, Blyth and Hartley, Scarbrough, South
Shields, Plymouth, kirkaldie, and North Shields.
Others have been signed at Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
and at Wells, and the representatives of Hull,
Lynne-Regis, Poole, and several more places have
been requested by the ship-owners of these ports, to
support the repeal of the duty.
Brigadier General CAR MICH AET. has received or-
ders, as Colonel of the first West India regiment,
to join that corps in Jamaica, for the purpose of
accompanying it to Gibraltar, where the two first
regiments of black troops are to do duty. The most
probable motive for the apparently strange measure
of bringing the black coips to Europe is, that, in
the present state of affairs in the West Indies, and
particularly in the French islands, it is not very safe
to keep a strong force of blacks in those colonies
regularly trained to arms; and, in case an opportu-
nity should occur, not less likely than the labour-
; ig negrocs to join in a revolt which their partisipa-
tieu may render fatal.

M ANSI ON-H OUSE.