The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-10-10 00:00:00

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DItt:ItT•LANE.
F Alt (//I: II A RS liwlr Comedy, 71ic Cowan, Coopte,
was performed here last night. The cast of parts
was almost entirely new. That which excited the
frearest elegree of extreelario., and curiosity, was
Mr Lt tisron's Sir H-rry trihtir. Since the
Bars of the celebrated Peg V OFF/MGT/Dr:, this
charaCter has been almost uniformly filled by a
Lady. Mse C....ILLY, Mrs. CR AWFS RD, the fas-
cinating Mrs. Josoars, and many other fir,t-rate
aere.ses, have sought to extend their fame, by a
prsonification of the effeminate Baronet. Mr.
Wits es, encooragedhy hissuccess in 7c.rsoms, once,
indeed, attempted it upon the Dublin Stage ; but
he failed in the part. Looking, therefore, at the
charaCter of Sir Harry Wildivr, as requiring an ex-
c-s;ive lightness, buoyancy, and airiness, seldom to
he round in a masculine figure, or combined
irit manly talents, we did not entertain the
rr.-q sanguine expeftation of Mr. Er-us-rotes sus-
cc‘s. We were, however, agreeably disappointed.
Mr. ELLISTON played the charader in a new way.
Instead of an effeminate trifling fop, he made Sir
Wary Wiliair a light, lively, elegant mats of fa-
shion. If his conception of the cbaraßer be just,
his predecessors certainly over-aded the part. He
is intuled. however, to credit, for avoiding that line
in which he was not likely to excel. At his entre be
apoeared greatly animated by the flattering style in
which he was received, and infused an extraor-
dinary degree of vivaeity into the part ; but iu the
latter scenes his spirit bad considerably abated, and
be came down to the level of Doricour I or Mirnbel.

Afis Met.Losi, a Trost interesting Angelica,
was elegantly dressed, and locked extremely well.
Mrs. Powt L L gave 1 ady beretvell in her best mann -r ;
though you detested the part, you must admire the
:serest. Mr. BAMNISTLI, in Bean Clincher, was
very lively and entertaining; and Mr. Co cc tes was
on excellent representative of the younger brother.
Mr. DowroN looked the amorous A/airmen admi-
rably, and was much applauded. Colonel Stand lid
is a part so nearly allied to that of Colonel Briton,
that Mr. BA *MY atone must succeed in it. The
whole performance was loudly applauded ; and
we have no doubt, the piece, as got up, will
bring many crowded houses. In the niter of be
;redefine Day, Mrs. JORDAN, in Lady Contest, was in
one of her happiest and most playful moods ; she
sang the sweet air " In the dead of the night," in
the most captivating style. It was loudly eleoced,
and the most enthusiastic rapture pervaded the
audience.

COVENT•4IAROE Y.
Mrs SIDDON% made her dr/at for the scisen. in
charger of liabeila. iN The Fa'al Marriage.
TFree &grin& rou-d. of applause, from a brilliant
and crowded house. reeted her ehtr.. She never
apreared to greater advantage. The Duke of KILMT
was in his private boa.

Her MAILSTV anti the Pe •%ctir,ts were espeetell
to honour Lady CH A ALLOT NC if with avi i: to-
day ; hut it "a 1 last evening uncertain whether
the ROV•t. Faun /V would corn, to town or not to-
day. _ _

Their Royal Highnesses the Priree of IVALEt
and Duke of YON K are expelled at Cheveley Park
(the seat of the Duke of RUT? AN o), on Son-
day next, on a shooting party, and will attend Ncw-
rmirket Race, during the meeting.
The last arrivals at Cheltenham are—

The Counte,s of Kinnonli, ricrknes, Hon Mr
and Mrs. Stanhopn,Bir Williamarol La,ly Dunkro„ the Hon.
I)..srits, hfaior (.eocal IVet!rslev, Ntajur-Untn. slew,
Col ‘Vonman—Lieut -Colone's Paterso3, Buchanan, Sprit.,
and Bowden—Majors Macpherson and Ilunden-.4apiaigi and
Mrs. O'Brien

On Friday. the Marquis of HERTFORD arrived
at his house in Manchester-square, horn Birming-
ham ; and on Sunday he set off for Ireland.
On Tuesday, Sir FRANCIS MOI Y VI arrived at
his house in Albrmarle-street, from his seat, Wellow
Park, in Nottinghamshire.
Eatl S react* is tone on a visit to I'. W. Cuer,
Esq. M. P. l lolkham, Norfrik.
GROROR ST ANltolliTu, E'q. is gone on a visit to
H. Env m AAA 1., Bear Hill, M iidenisead, Berks.
The Earl at Camas% arrived in town yrsterday
from the seat of P. Too sr.t.ussoN„ Esq. Benaleshani,
Woodbridge, Suff,lk.
F. B D. Esq. arrived yesterdays at his
house, in Stable-yard. St. James's, from his seat, at
Twickenham.

A few days since, the Russian Conntess MENG.
1.. N arrived at her newly.pu.cliAsed sear, called
New Placo, 'Phetford, late this residmee of Ja sirs
Mimostv, Esq. The Countess came last from Po-
laatl, by way of Husum.
His Grace the Duke of PORTLAND, in his tra-
velling coach and six horses, with two out-riders,
arrived at eleven o'clock, yesterday morning, at his
house, Piccadilly.
I.sdy I.tc•s arrived yesterday, at her house,
Sr. JAMES.S.SIIII4te, from her seat, in Bedfordshire.
Lord CANNINOTt4N arrived at five o'clock, yester-
as. afternoon, at his house, St. James's-place, from
High NVycomh.
The Hon. Mr. Patis u is expeted in town this
dy, from Brockle.by, Lmcolnshire, at the house of
h., lather (Lord Y so ammu), in Arlington-street.
A Miss NI A CA64 Cy, who performed some charac-
ters in tragedy, at the Belfast Theatre, is said to he
engaged by Mr. JUNLS, to perforM at the Dublin
Tlieat:e. for the -rnsuing season.
Mr. Poore, the aJlor, purposes shortly to have a
aeries of Readings, at Capel-street Theatre,
The works of the immortal Mtioron are to com-
mence the routir,e of the entertainments.
Mr. Gamier: PELHAM hiss been indisposed at Deal
for this three weeks ; we are happy to say, that lie
is recovered, and is expeaed at Isla father's house,
Arlington-street, next Friday.
Lady H•sea LI ors had a very elegant present sent
ler in the last fleet from India, consisting of @teen
Pieces of muslin, several very elegant shawls, and
ether articles of considerable value, to the amount
tf near six hundred pounds. The lion. Colonel
CUISEBELL had likewise a very valuable present
brought at the same tame.

M ATE UR THEATRICALS.
On Saturday evening last, same Officers of the
Fastern District performed the Tragedy of Ordway,
an .1 the Farce of Tons Thumb, at the Theatre, at
Ipswich, for the benefit of the Lying-in Charity of
that town, before a very elegant audience, who
were highly gratified at the exhihiti9n, and by
which a considerable sum was raised for this most
elcellent institution; which, since its establishment,
in 179.1, has afforded most essential relief to up.
wards of 2,500 indigent married women, at their
own habitations, at an expence not exceeding 17501.
in ten years. The following excellent Epilogue was
spoken :
THE NURSE AND THE NEWSPAPER;
An oceasLinal Epilogue to the Play, performed by the Officers
of the Eastern District, fur the Benefit of the IpswicA
Lying-in Charity. Written by Mrs. J. Cebhold.
The Scree draws, and discovers en old Nurse rocking Cra !It ;
• Tis• o near her, with Booles, Baskets, and a Nowsp.sp.r
open it.
Hush ! pretty Darling, ho.li!..ebye, bye, bye, bye,
There's a good child ; now it does net cry.
What, shall( nag a sung, or story try at,
To keep this little helpless bantling quiet!
It will not, on as hottest Nurse's conscience.
Be the fist baby that was with nonsense.
Yining Master sleeps; his caps are neatly laid,
H 4 victuals wady, and the candle made.
What shall I do the minutes to acme?
Why, though no Scholard, I can road the News :
But can I utulerstaad it ?-...Na ; I fear
There's nothing iii my way to study there.
Well; let me see
(Putting est her spectacles and talaag up the *,per.)
Dear! Dear! who could have thought it?
What's here? All New% a pat as if I'd bought it.
' Labour!' s Delie.anze P now, by my disCretion,
In eery line a touch at ray profrwon ! (Reads.)
" We hear, from Boulogne, that the num'rous fry
" Of ref.:, sloops, brigs, and gen•boats, are laid by s
" fhe troops, that late were greening fir invasion,
" Are .tricot oat upon a new occasion :
" And they who Britain's valour dart/ disparage,
" Find all their be, linings end in...a miscarriage."
Why aye: that's right!! but England, free and hearty,
I. ,u4is'l a' ways at their threats and Bonaparte. (Reads,)
" Now hi 7, with inn revenge, the teessiug North
" Collects th:r forces, brings her myriad+ firth;
She finds that France in lawless sway increases.;
" That Italy is falling sel to pieces:
" Such times give birth to ionce than mammon real,
" And Austria lilac j far the politic weal,
" To fix n lasting peace on balanc'd paver,
" And b'tn 311 F..t, ipe with a happy seise."
My Stars! how joyous folk, will drink arid sing I
I'd take a thimblr_i full to—" Bless the King !"
('scads )
" VAlflure thr plots the foe to Freedom lira;
" Its :.trjects reiti,v are byes& is tied :
" S :no mar the hour be pte;iiiva with histioum,
" And the Usurper find hi. ti ve it come."
Lo d ! ! I thtek the World i. *sing-in f
What'. nest '-0 ! here advertiseme•os b gin ;
Sa, to proce...l with d -cent regularity—.—

(Reds.)
" The annual Meeting of the Ipswich Charity
" Ma n'aii.'l by modeate wr el; iy contributiore•—•
Aye, this 1 kn•=w a eft. ious institution!
That soothes the wive with pain and grief oppribt,
at:A br tinsels, aid, the cottage blest.
\Vh it hu.-eat heart bit would reoice to hay,
This eluirity in a int wyr
Still rich in kind protectors, may it flourish,
A ad Britain's hardier moos and daughter: nourish.
I'.n sure i wish it well, and so fur certain,
D., all our worthy Mends behind the curtain.
tr. the Audi:ace.]
Then, since 'tis your applause • ur pangs beguiles,
Sioceoor delig4ts are cradled in your smiles,
Agri• t oar lalkoirs, homh 1. rest ow errors,
Anil give us safe deliiirle from our terrnrs.

Sir SUIT H left his brother's house, in
Conduit-street, last morning, to resume his station
off Boulogne.
The Lord Hoare packet, from Lisbon. arrived
at Falmou:h, on the oth ult. In 1 rt. 41, 3, long 10,
47, she re-captured the Inteenty,Ctpt. THOMrsox,
from Quebec. bound to Newry
Sir Tomo ass Tat GC; t, Lieut.-General of the Ord-
nance, left Portsmouth on Wednesday, after inspect-
ing into the state of the fortifications of that garri-
son lie made a very particular survey of the Duke
of Ricuslossn's new fortifications at Gosport, on
Monday.
Yesterday, the I.oyal North Britons mustered at
their parade, Gray's-Inn Gardens, for the purpose
of being reviewed by His Royal Highness the Duke
of Sussex, who recently sixnified his intention to
take the command of the Corps. At twelve o'clock,
His ROYAL liioliNass arrived on horseback, dressed
in the uniform of the regiment, accompanied by two
General Officers, and Colonel demo rsos. On his
approach, the re.timent made a royal salute, which
was received with the most condescending polite-
ness. They then went through a variety of ma-
oeuvres ; and, at two o'clock, their Royal COM..
mander retired, after expressing his satishalion at
th-ir ste isly behaviour, and soldier•like appearance.
The regiment will, in future, wear the Ducal Coro-
net and Gaiter of the Royal Arms, in their uni-
forms.

About seven o'clock, on last Thursday evening, a
person employed iiy a chemist in London, to coiled
simples on Sussex Downs, was stopp..ci near Rot-
tingdean, on his way to Rrightnn, by four men in
soldiers' uniforms, armed with bayonets, who rob-
bed him of trine guineas and all his clothes, with
which they made off, leaving the man quite in a
state of nature ; in which situation he was iia.lding
back to Rortingdean, when he was met by a la-
bourer, who lent him his smock frock to cover him,
and attended him to the above place, where, on his
arrival, the circumstance waa made known to the
Duke of fle A utuar, who generously made the man
a handsome present, and promised to use his utmost
endeavours to discover the robbers.

PUGILISM. '
PEARCE (THE GAME. CHICKEN) AND GULLEY.
It is necesstfy to preface this encounter with some-
thing of a biographical sketch of the listed Knights,
whose valour is air theme. It will be remembered,
that they were to hive justed at Blackwater in ;hints,
on the 20th of Jwly last ; but thousands of the public
were disappointed, and the tournament was adjourn-
ed till the present month, pee or ploy. The stake was
no mean one--sit hundred pounds to four hundred,
was the sum for which those rivals contended, and
the current betting was regulated by proportionate
odds in favour of the Chicken, though some of his
friends hazarded two to one. The Chicken, it
was well known, had fought three victorious bat-
tles, within a short period, and his fame was so
bruited abroad, that, by universal assent, he acquired
the merited and proud title of the Champion of
England. His enemies, jealous of his honours, pre-
tended, that his prior battles had been fought with
mere Tyros in the science of pugilism. Be it so—
the inference could only be assumed from his having
uniformly conquered his opponents, without even a
scratched face, or the slightest bruise. Doubtless,
as he himself expresses it, rather with more energy
than elegance, he could, without difficulty, moll the
three men, one after the other. The Chicken seldom
hits with his left hand, but he uses it expertly in stop-
ping, while he throws in whl his right. blows as or-
cible as those of Milo, the Crotonian, and equally
capable ef felling an oz. Gr-lee is hut little known
to the Londoners. He never before signalised bins-
self in any pitched battle for a large sum. Soon
after the ChaAen had beat his last man (Cart), six
months since, no one could be found who would ven-
ture to oppose him. If we trace the history of rm.
gilism, it will be found, that when an here has enti-
tled himself to be denominated the Champion of the
Day, another has sprung up to dispute his claim.—
Gulley, who had been the terror of the fighting-men
of Bristol, offered to dispute his laurels, but he was
then in durance, for a sum exceeding 1001. his ran-
som was obtained, on condition that he would throw
down his gauntlet against the Game ChrtLen, He is
much such a made man as Belcher, senior, but
somewhat taller and longer-reached. In point of
muscular appearance, an accurate judge w gild not
contemplate him as a man cast iu the precise mould
for fighting.
At ten o'clock, on Tuesday morning, the combat-
ants met at Hailsham, near Eastbourne, and, after
a short conference amongst the amateurs, a twenty-
four feet roped ring was formed on a green adjoin-
ing the village. At one o'clock, the combatants
entered, Tom Joan and //r4 Whell, for Gulley. and
Clark and 'T. Ward, for the Caacins. Two to one
was offered in vain on favoarite.

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