The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1804-08-25 00:00:00

HAY MA, I. ET THEATRE.

Mr. COLMAN'S new Piece. articled, "Thu Ge,
DereiverJ," was repeated here last night, in pre-
sence of a brilliant audience. A judicious cAn-
pression gave it more spirit, and very much height-
ened the diet. The songs of Mr. BANNisr Ea and
Mr. MATHEWS were loudly encored, and the piece
was announced for future representation, without
one dissenling voice. This result was not owing to
a judicious curtailment alone. the performers were
more mellow in their respetttive parts, and the im-
partiality of the audience may also claim a share in
its success. As soon as the curtain dropped, and the
row of lamps along the front' of the stage was let
down, a volume of smoke issued forth, to the great
terror of the audience. Mr. WALDRON came for-
ward to app..se their fears. He assured them the
house was perfeetly safe, and that the smoke was in
consequence of some damp gun-powder, preparing
for use in 064 which was to follow, having caught
fire. This assurance had not the desired ^fled; the
terror appeared to increase, and many of the audi-
ence, principally females, withdrew. Mr. DE CAMP
next came forward with the same declaration of
safety, but with no h,tter success ; confusion began
to prevail, and the audience were all preparing to
withdraw. Mr. EI.I. sl o then came forward to
the front of the stage, and declare i upon his honour
all was safe; that he wont." risk his if upon the
truth of his declaration, and begged that no person
would quit his seat. This assurance, given in the
most solemn, earnest, and Ltnphatic style, in a welt
measure allayed all fear. One gentleman only, iu
a site box, appeared dissatisfied ; on which Mr. Et-
Elston assured him he would place himszlf in any
part of the house, and remain there to skew his con-
fidence in the general safety of the place. The smoke
had by this time disappeared, " God ain't She King"
was called for, and sung in full chorus. Those that
had gone, or were going away, returned. Confi-
dence, peace, and order, were restored, and the en.
tertainments of the night proceeded without alloy.
The Duchess of St. Mann's, Lady C. So V EISET,
and Lady Co MP TUN, were in the boxes.

SALISBURY, AUOVIIT

Our grand Musical Festival, held here every three
years, began last night by a Mi.c.2llaneous Concert
at the new Rooms, which never displayed a more
splendid assemblage of fashion, rank, and beauty.
The Selection of mu,ic WAS excellent. Mrs. litt.-
xtKOTON, in the delightful glee of " 0 Nanny...to&
then go cuifh me," accompanied by BARTLe:MAN
VAuctRAN, and Gass, v.. grealbeyond conception.
The room was crowded at an early hour, and at
eleven o'clock, when tsar ball began, more than six
hundred persons were present. The first dance,
" make yon fain to fotlotie me," was called by
Countess %Von otszow, who opened the ball with
Viscount PALMERSTON.

Among the distinguished personages. we noticed
the Duke of Cuss ssitt.aso, Duke of Susses. Earls
Wtsciistsaa and PINCCOKE, Lord BOLTON,
Count Wusoszow, Hon. Miu Teased, Sir
CH ARLIS and Lady MALLP.T, Sir Htttt• Lir.
•ixcurr, Bart. Mr. P,:acuta, M.P. Genera' and
Mrs. WOOO, Mr. Le/CIF (the High Sheriff), the
Bev. Mr. Dooocas, &c. &c.

The rerhedr.il doors were thrown open at eleven
o'clock rids morning, and in less than an hoer
..p-
-wards of eleven hundred people were assembled, to
hear the grand Selediow from the works of lIANOLL,
Helton, Joie ext.!, and other excellent masters. In
" Angels ever bright and fisir," and Freewell,
finipid Streams," Mrs. EMU/1070N displayed the
sante dignity, power, and taste, fix which she is al-
ways so conspicuous. RARTI.I.NAN certainly never
shone more than this morning. The Overture to
the Dead March in Sad, was executed in the most
majestic tranner by Wm:curt., Lit.DLEV, Gneis-
sec., and the other performers. Mrs. BtI.LtNO.
TON finished this noble selection with Holy, Holy,
Lord God Almighty, in so dignified and affeding
manner as to draw tears from many of her hearer,.
Among the fashionable, present were—the E trl
of RADNOR, Lord and Lady 8R1.C2, Viscount PAL.-
MRILSTON, Lady Rt:t41101.o, SIT JOHN and Lady
Pot. Lam, Lady HLATHCOTE, Mn. and Miss Mon-
oast, Lady Vlrt.o.:•ms, Mr. and the Hon. Mts.
T , Hot. Mr. Box/veal; Hon. Mr. PAL-
MA*, &C &R.