The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1809-12-23 00:00:00

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'ARDi• IV THEATRE.

-Last night, the house was crowded to exceisa; to
sea the tragedy of King Lcar performed, fur the
first time this reason. A hoer treat can searce:y
be afforded to the lovers of the drama, than hem-
ble's personation of the wretched old King. Ilis
every tone, gesture, and expression of counte-
nance, went to tluish this masterpiece of acting ;
and the unbounded applause which hia efforts re-
ceived, ,hewed how they were appreciated and ad-
mired. Mr. C. Keintele is also well known to the
public as a most affecting and excellent Edgar. His
acting,on this occasion, kept pare with his brother's,
and insured hint the most gratifying tabus edam-
probation. ouly part in which we could pus-
bibly find an error in his action, ows in that where
Shakespeare puts into his mouth the inimitable
description of Dover cliffs. Herr hr direct. d ins
eye upwards, and spoke as if he was addressing
the galleries, instead of locking down, as if mom-
, plating the ol.jects described. For though the pic-
ture is only an image of his fancy, and addressed to
one whose views are fur ever obscured, yet, in each
a theme as this, the imagination must he supposed
to be so warmly employed, as to impose even upon
the painter. We could wish to see this fine deseeip-
, lion given in another manner, and as if the speaker
really started at the fearful and dizry height."
Cresswell was the substitute for Cooke in Kent.
We kno« not the cause of this alteration, and only
know that the public pier nothing by the change ;
though the preeent possessor of the part exerted
himself in a very respectable manner. Edmwed
was ably sustained by Mr. Brunton; and the triter
Dukes of Albany, Curnwali, and Burgundy, by
Messrs. Claremont, Jelfrries and Field, „lilt as
noble airs as any in all the new French Calendar.
In truth, their dignities did nut become them
well, hut they did their beat.--Mrs. Humphries
played Gernert/ ; Mrs. St. Leger, Ilepta ; and
'Miss Bristow, eordrtia, in a very satisfactory (11 .111.
oer ; the latter looked beautiful, and the former
! two put as much of the devil', daughters" into
their counteuanees as their handsome features wouhl
permit. The Play was, throughout, received with
great applause; and during the night not a vestige_
of the late distarhances appeared. O. P. Istoe dis-
solved, like the Listless Aisne of a vision, and left
not a wreck behind.
The Farce of The Waterman concluded the de-
lightful einertatuinects of this evening. cud
Incledon charmed us with 7he Bay of. Biscay O.' in
',bleb he was rapturonsly encored. Mrs. Daveu-
port, ALiss Boluses, Blanchard, mid Listoe, were very
happy in their exertions to please. and, wink Lams
of laughter proved their comic powers, the warmest
Islamists rewarded them.
Yesterday morning, His Maims, and Pria-
CfRIWM AUIST!STA and SOPHIA,- accompanied by
Lady Outsets', Generals crewcut and Fri-hairy,
Asia Culotte' Tor Wit. took !heir usual airing in
Illqasor Great Park. till twelve o'clock, and than
rettsromi to the Palmier. At three o'clock, Hie MA.
,*vv NIA Per inertias visited Princess Anaroa. in
qt: Albin',-street; who, we are happy to say, is is
a fair, way of recovery.
The Prineeva AIaEL.IA is so much recovered.
withi.n these few days, that her Royal lightness has
been enabled to walk in the suit of rooms in the
house where she is confined.
Her Royal Highness the Prioress ensaLort's
of Waess, accompanied by Lady Da Cmeroao
and the Bishop of Sahtsnuaxe this day visit the
beautiful and valuable Museum, just opened in the
Great Room, 22, Piccadilly ; which is, we under-
stand, becoming the most fashionable place of ra-
tional amusement in Loudon.
Earl itaSEY left town, yesterday, for Oxford-
shire. A numerous assemblage of gentlemen are
expected there uext week, on a shooting psrty.
The Archbishop of C•NTERIVRY will go to
Windsor, this day, to diue with Her MAJESTY and
the Patocesses. His Grace will remain at Wind-
sor till after Christina, day.
Mr. VAUGHAN, the MoliqUia WELLESLEY'S
Secretary. met the PERSIAN AmaAsssoos at the
Inn. at Hertford Bridge.
The Marquis of SALISBURY will leave town this
day for Hatfield, Ilerts, where a must elegant and
numerous assemblage of Nobility are expected,
who inteud to pass the Christmas holidays at his
Lordship's hospitable seat.
The Duchess of BItAUFORT is expected, this
day, at her hcuse in Groses:uor-square, flout Glen-
cestershire. HeeGrace returns to town on accouin •
of the nuptials of Lord LEY UM'S (loots.
Lady T Dam, sister to the Earl of Eta..
oar.,- was to patronise the ball, at Cheltenham,
on Thursday lest.
Viscount Caemolne will this day glee hia
au-
Dual bounty to thirty of the °Meg Irish chairmen
in London. Ills Lordship's gift consitls of two
bushels of coals!, four pounds of beef, one half-
peck loaf, and two shillings in mouey, to each man.
Lady GRATES, daughter to the Earl at Un-
oat Dee, was to patronise the comedy of The Schwa/
fur Scandal, and the farce of Lupe laughs at Lack-
smiths, at the Exeter Theatre, last night.
The music of the new Pantomime, forthcoming et
Covent-garden Theatre, is by Mr. WA RE, the leader
of the band.
There is no truth in the report, that a subscrip-
tiore has been set on foot by Lord E.LDON'S frieuds.
to defray the expenses of hie late contest for Gerold.
Coars'rstas Boats and New Yeaot's
The very best that con be given Or received, Nieto
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purchase of Lottery Shares, you may secure toyour-
self or friends an absolute fortune. This ask .is
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chance of prosperity for life.
A Gentleman has hacked himself to ran twenty
miles, at a single start, that is, without *topping.—
The perfo.-naisuce is to take !dace to-morrow in
Hyde Park. at eleven o'clock. The no tertekteig is
considered an *odorous our, and the odds ate coma-
dumbly against Lim.

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