The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1808-03-23 00:00:00

THEATRES.

OPERA.

Maclaine CATALAiII was last night so much re-
covered that vi:e remumed her part in the Comic
Opera of Il Firer& roatro 11 Foarbs, with all lier
inmal i•xeellenee ; she sans the airs with the rrent-
est taste gyacutiop'. and was rapturously ap-
plauded. Monsieur laid Madame DES HAVES
chimed in their finest stik, and received uuboun4)ri
applause. The house nas thinly attended.

The favourite Opera of 7%e Haaated Tower was
performed Lot night, and went oti with great sp -
nt. Mr. BRAILiII visa in time voice, and did the
greatest juAice to the beautiful airs al lotted him in
the part of Lord Signora STORACE, Mr.
Baia tirr ea, mud Mr. Doweow, were very divert-
ing, aunt kept the audience in continual laughter.—
The revived Farce of The Mayor of Garrott follow-
ed, acid went off with feint.

COVENT-GARDEN.

Last night the revived Comic Opera of The
Traceilers is Swifter/end, with many alterations,
new scenery, new dresses, and new music, by
the original composer, Mr. SHIIILD, was performed.
This Opera, with all the advantages of scenery,
caeca:W music, and tine execution, went ad very
heavily. The only ewer, was the dust of Ines
tempest:um, wiods do Blew, by Mr. lact.tuos and
Mr. TREIIIY. Mrs. Dlcitioris, and Mr. BELL/Luc,
were its hue voice; but there is such a want of
interest throughout the piece, that it will Dot
prove a favourite revival. Mrs. C. KIM/La was
the lively Chambermaid, iu which she m much
exec!'. Mr. Mu tinr.i4 was very humourous in
Daniel, the servant; but the representation bore
evident marks of very hasty preparation. The
farce of The Widow's Choice followed, and pro-
duced muds laughter. The house was full.

The Mall at Cheltenham in honour of St. Pa-
trick's Day, was opened by Capt. FOTHIIIIN CHAIM
and Lady Louisa Kamal. who wan followed
by the Wart of La S gaIa.IIOVCII. her Ladyship's ne-
phew, and Lady ELIZAIIIRTS MATBZW. salter to
the Earl of Laserstr. 'The Shamrock prevailed
in eilerY"akpart9ent. An honest Pat, who had lost
a limb at the battle of Trafalgar, for his King and
country, chalked the doom in varions devices em-
blematical of his King, his Country, and Saint
Patrick,

The grand novelty of the Plymouth Dock
Theatre ism Mr. BESS Err, who plays liorkquin,
Mortoch Urlany, and invited recites.
The Hon. MN. ('.►aiwatout, whose death we
announced last week, was sister to the late iscouut
HAWAIIIOIN, mud has left eight children to mourn
her low.

Si; Gnomic Ruusous. Bart. died at Memel, on
the Isth December, ofa fever.
From the Proclamations of the Rnsoivms to the
lies. elie would suppose that the lawn wens me-
sislortviesiespiere gods-mos.
,Lord FALMOOI.II left Tres/mhos:3 on Thursday
for Woolhompton, his Lordship's sett iu Berk-
shire.
The next Ladies' Vocal Concert will be held to-
morrow, at Viscountess Uow N Rya.
Mr. Kos uew comedy comes forward,
next week. at Drury-lone Theatre. It is to be
called The World!

The Etsrl of Uxoatnag, we are sorry to hear,
has experienced a relapse, and was yesterday so ill
as to be 4:endued to hi. room.
ilasur Hamm FITICLARENCE, second sou !of
His Royal Highness t'ae Duke of CLaatact, has
jipt attained Ins tith year. Early in the ensuing
inr.iith, he wilt' go to Pm neuter the care of Ad-
miral Kaass,„oli board His :11aJesTv's ship the
Smperh. lir is atoutle of the most promising genius,
and at his esrty.age is a proficient ia vartous sc-
complidemeuta.
The Duke of GORDON arrived, on Sunday, at
the house of his sou, the Marquis of iu
Winipole-street.
Sir Joey and Lady GAM/VANE WiturfriLtY
hare arrived at their house M Stratlord-place
Mrs. Da Caesrecter and her family, at their
house in Upper Brook-street, from Brighton.
Mr. l'Ap.scrr, who did perform' at tee Dublin
Theatre,• and is now playiug at Worcester, ou his
way to join Mr. BevaatAt's company, at Glloa-
Ceder, has published the following adrertiseuteut
in the Dublin papers :
" Fleabag that a Mae ad malicious report Imp bees is-
mated aad isciestrimeaty ph/petaled, for the ialimows Far-
row of Miming is my pralmeios, slug lam creased
sad Mire, imaeart of briag, am! aim I. the poroct of ary
prefierisw-4 herd/ (Imam, that I win prosecute the pew-
PolOstore at that, sari an each malicious reports to die
utmost rigour which the law allows. " TALBOT."
*. Theatre, Worcester."

It is reported that Mr. %VATcu, proprietnr or
the Kiines Theatre. is about to publish a pamph-
let, entitled, The Opera Glass, which will etabeaco
his correspondence with Mr. TATLOIt, and a va-
riety of curious and iuterestiug particulars relati. c
to the conduct of that Gentleman, Nlsdarne CA-
TALAN!, and Mr. D•Eisvitur.. The whole mil
form an addrems to the public.
ELOPZMENT EITILAOIDVIArt.—On Thu rsrlay
night last, Miss .I—, of—, harped fo•in ticr
faer's house in Truro, with a kuip it of the thim-
ble on crotches! and, &cored by the genial; o,f
love, succeesfally eluded the pnrsuit of the parish
constable, and a posse of neighhanr.. who joined
in the pursuit. The amorous fugitives ore bap-
posed to have bent their course for Bristol, ou the

rwati to lappines*.
Tht Portsmouth Theatre, wader the manage.
anent of Messrs. Maxrart.6 and KaiLl', he., this
season, afforded inn& usitisractioo to the puler.
Amnon* its distinguished attractions is a lady wises*
name is BA Rai. Her clear 011011Ceptiell and jut&
eiou, representation of the characters asingticd to
her, have. on all occasions, received vied ru.•rite4
appladm ; and her exquisite recitation of Collides
Ode, proves a once the extant and worts of hitt
power. This lade•. we venture to predict. will
soon find her reward in the siirdindion of a Loudon'
audiesce.