The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1804-07-09 00:00:00

lIAYMA.RrLPT TREATRE

The Manager of this theatre having prlse,ced
him.elf of a strong hold in the public favour, o,
very iadiciously continues that quick success:op of
novelties, by which, among other merits, be Rained
his first success. On Saturday night Mi. Et tn.
TON appeared, for the first time, in tie vharader
Abetinego'.7.4l
in the admirable farce of The ,"d oe
boner. Among the qualities by which this do;
charms the audience, is the versatility of his pc/vet,.
In the violent passions of tragedy, in the huincair of
strong propensities and habits, forming that petak
arity of charader which is ever dellghtful to an
English audience, in vivacity of action, where what
is generally gay is 411 the author aimed my and ,
sensibility ora graver cast, be is equally happy ard
successful. His yew is a rich portrait, delireot.4
with great corredlness as well as vigour, and colnu..
ed in a warm yet just style. Abednego's scer.e w::4
Mrs. Changeable was graced by a variety of fire
touches. His subsequent scenes with Ea.ily and tie
intoxicated Chan/mite, and afterwards with DA,
Specific, displayed feeling of an exquisite nature.
His aiding of this charader received very rest and
most deservt.•d applause. The farce was generally
well played. Mr. MATHEWS was troy ;diverting
in old Bromley. This altor has an admirable vein 0.•
broad humour, which we daily see developing it.
self to more and more advantage. Mr. &cuts
jun. played the talkative Willoon with unusual
spirit. yet with sufficient propriety. In Eindy
Gasman: gave us much pleasure. Mr. Decays
somewhat over.afted the grossness of Changeable.
We hope often to see this excellent farce repeated.
The [hotter of the if/pr was played the fifth time,
and was received with the loudest plaudits. The
grand ballet of The Enrheneed followed.
The house was crouded in every part.

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LAW INTELLIGENCE.

GUILDII %LI., .1 t•cy 7.
• &tangs Zefore Lord Er.z.,• BOROUGH.

GNAV V. MVnis.

This was an :Ilion on a policy of insurance on
the brig Ocean, to recover i.)01. against the under-
writers. The ()own was carrying a cargo of ashes
belorging to the Plaintiff fr.miT.se York to Liver-
pool. In attempting to enter the Dock at the latter
port, she went down, in consequence of which, all
the ashes on board were damaged. The question
whether the Underwriters were liable for the
iiti,condat of the Captain or Owners, or for the
perils of the sea and elements only ? It appeared in
evidence, that the Pilot, who went on board to bring
the ship safe into Dock, made an effort for that
purpose but the wind dying away, he did not suc-
ceed. :The tides ‘vtre then lowering, and he told
the Captain he would net take upon himself to dock
the ship during the low tides. The Captain and
fir,t Mate went en shore the next day, leaving the
ship to his care. On the following day, he re-
ceived written direltions from the Captain to dock
the vessel ; and he accordingly slipped the cables.
As tie passed the Pier he saw the Captain, who or-
dered him to shoot the ship into dock, although he,
the Pilot, well knew there was not sufficient depth
of water for that purpose. On his attempting to
bring her into dock, she took the ground, and, not-
withstanding every assistance. sunk.

Lord ELLINBOROUGIif observed, that the Un-
dorm iters were only responsible for the perils of the
sea And elements. In this case there was gross mis-
conduft on the part of the Captain, for which they
were by no means answerable. Verdi& for the De-
fendant.
2.1 r. Es salsa, as Counsel for the Plaintiff', then
said, it was necessary to try this cause prepara-
tory to the Winging of an Aftion against the ship
ov. nets.