The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-07-27 00:00:00

DRUB- Y-LANE THEATRE.

This theatre closed for the season lut night, when Miss
Isabella Paton took her benefit. Murphy's very dull co-
medy, Know your Own Ilfind, wu sele"ted for the occa-
sion. Its soporific qualities were greatly redeemed by
the excellent acting of Ellistoo, in Mil/an:oar, and Mrs.
Ilarlowe, in Mrs. Bromleu. Miss Paton also played
with admirable spirit and effect This young lady will,
we dare prophecy, bsearae a first rate ornament to the
company to which abe may belong. Her personification
of the fashionable sioqoettkwaa in the best style of the art.
It was intended that Browne should have performed the part
of a gentleman, but he enacted only the impudent vulgarity
of an intolerable puppy. The rest of the characters, for
their sake, we pass over in sr...nce. The lively drat absurd
farce of Tura Out wu followed by s grand Masquerade,
in which the entertainments, which we had always con-
sidered peculiar to Vauxhall, and such places of popular
amusement, were transplanted to the stage of old Drury.
The French Juggler, the Fantqecini, and a grand display
of fire-works, closed the season of our principal national
theatre. Previous to the farce, Mr. Elliston made an address
to the audience, in which he thanked them for the liberal
patronage be had received, and assured them of his determi-
nation to continue to deserve it, by the arrangements he had
made for the next season. Ile believed all their old favourites
would meet them again, and several new performers were
engaged ; and he assured them, that no pains or expense
would be spared to zhr:letsi the proper dignity of the
national drama. The was received with great ap-
plause, and the season concluded, we may say, without
fear of trespassing beyond the truth, to the entire satisfac-
tion of all who were present last night.. We had almost
forgotten to state, that Miss Paton walked the minuet de la
tour with Mr. Noble, dyrieg the masquerade, with the
utmost grace and elegance. Having mentioned her name
iwa'n, we cannot take off our pen without expressing our
cordial wishes for her future success, which we have no
doubt she will insure by her deserts.

Mr. Macreally, who enjoys so high a reputation in the
dramatic world, has, it is said, been engaged by Mr.
NI-Donnell to perform a certain number of nights at this
Theatre. We understand he will appear during the As-
sizes ; and it is further stated, that a very efficient Com-
pany will support him in the performance of his principal
characters.—Cork SoaiAern Reporter.
We understand that It is the intention of his Grace the
Duke of We'Jington tone-commence and complete the geo-
logical and mineral survey of Scotland, under the depart-
ment over which he so ably presides.
His Grace the Duke of Northumberland and family were
landed at Alemeuth on illonday last, from London,
from the City of Ediribmgh etesni-packet, Captain Bain,
amidst a general salute f pin the igniters stationed there,
Is expectation of his Grace% arrival:
The Right Rev. DT. Ihipte; Archbishop of Dublin, has
migaged Oulabadatulabplgiablfamsnath, and is, exprtedi
therein the course of kbe see .
The Lord Bishop of Cloyne has given a donation of
201. towards the building of a free Church in Dublin.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Huntly left Oman's
Hotel, Edinburgh, a few da s ago, for Huntly Lodge, and,
we.understand, are ex soon at Kinrara.
To-day the Lord A ayer and the Lady Mayoress give a
grand aquatic entertainment at Richmond.
WINCHTETER,Jurs 513.-ELFCTION OT A VERDURER
TOR THE NEW FOREST DAIIIPSHIRE..—TIHR day came
on for the election of a Verdurer in the New Forest, in the
room of the late Colonel Sloane, who had been an Officry
in the militia at its formation, and who had continued a
friend and benefactor to Hampshire for more than half a
century. The gentleman chosen by the freeholders to suc-
ceed him was Sir Charles Hulse, Bart. of Breamore House,
in this county, and who was unanimoubly chosen in a
manner he can never forget. After the election, a most
numerous and respectable body of freeholders sat down to
most sumptuous repast, provided by the worthy Baronet,
at the George Inn, wherewell-conducted hilarity and good
humour was kept up till a late hour.
Wednesday ' the Rev. John Bull, 8.1/., Censor of Christ
Church, Oxford, and Rector of Sowton, was installed Ca-
non Residentiary of the Cathedral Church of Exeter, in
the room of the late Rev. John Francis Howell.

v!IMIll

We regret to learn, that the Earl of Egremont, at Pet-
worth, met with a very unpleasant accident on Thursday
(22d inst.). His Lordship, in descending from his carriage,
'lipped from the steps of it, fell backwards, and received
some severe contusions. Suffering considerable pain, his
Lordship was blooded soon after, and has been under
medical attendance since, but, we rejoice to add, that no
doubt is entertained of his speedily getting rid of the effects
of the disaster. Colonel G. H'ynilliatn left East Lodge, for
Petworth, on Sunday. His Grace the Duke of Buceieugh
has, for the last few days, been on a visit to Mr. Gladstone,
at Seaforth, having been introduced to that gentleman by
Mr. Canning. This young Nobleman is now about 18
years of age, has been several years at Eton College, and
is soon to enter at Oxford. On coming of age, he will suc-
ceed to two Dukedom{, those of Buccleugh and Queens-
. berry, and the Earldom of I)uncaster. It is also said he
is the direct descendant OP-thl unfortunate Duke of Mon-
mouth, and that he Las also a just claim to that ancient
title. The estate to which the Duke of Buccleugh succeeds,
at the same time, is probably the largest landed property in
the United Kingdom, being a rental of 100,0001. a-year in
Scotland, and (on the death of an old lady) a nearly equal
amount in England.
Mr. Mytton s horses won the cup, and all the stakes, on
Friday, at Cheltenham. Euphrates was the winner of the
cup.
CATHOLIC RI,LIGTOCS TRACTS.—We have groat plea-
sure (says a Dahlias paper) in stating, that a plan, under
the direction and patronage of the Catholic Bishops, Itas been
adopted, which promises to produce the meat beneficial
results to the poor, and to the rising generation. A num-
' ter of moral tracts are in the course of publication.
The Catholic rent appears to be a highly popular mea-
sure—collectioni have already taken place in several large
Plae.s. The Clare Jo,,rsal says, "It is reported that no
public relief will be afforded to the distressed or indigent
in any of the parishes where the Catholic Rent
lectld."

A m ors Exp LA NA TI laeanie eor-
respontlenec has recently got ahroatl among the unp,,r circles,
to the great annoyance of a 0,,,!e q* 0.44,./;,./ion who is
km.wn to be the subject of it ; the Words we have put in
italics arc underscored in the crigivals:—
“Sattinitr. July 17th.
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" Lord ••• • is girca fn nadersta,ul that Sir •• • • hen
ailrited in a public companYthat I.ney • " • was a perwin of
ilomMtid character. lawd• • • • rtquvq, to be informed whether
Sir '11" • • • • did nick: such asserlion, and if he did, begs to uk
for an explanation of it. Thebeanx will wait Isis answer."

ANSWF:II.
"Saturday, July 17.
" Sir W • • • • does not treeolket to have used the expression
referral to rerrecting the characwr of Lady • • • • nor dues he
think it likely he should, as he does not know any fenutle in the
circle of fashion of whose character //ere cwt be less doubt."
There is a prospect of a large growth of bells in Kent:
the duty is Estimated at about 150,000/.
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