The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1803-02-17 00:00:00

THE 4TRE.

COVII4T-0 ART/ CW.
'Dr. Hoantv's sprightly Corned. , The Suspi-
cion: Husband," was performed at this Theatre last
night, for the purpose of introducing Captain CACL-
?IRLD in the charaaer of RaNger. If we may
judge from the appearance of the house, the blaze
of genius which shone forth so conspicuously in
this Gentleman 'a masterly representation of Hamlet,
has excited much curiosity 4n the public mind, and
led the lovers of the Drama, and of chaste and na-
tural acing, to expel no common delight from his
delineation of this gay and sprightly charaaer. It
was crowded at an early hour, by one of the most
brilliant audiences, that ever graced it ; and we b 6.-
lieve we may assert, with safety, that no audience
ever went away more highly gratified.—Captain
Caticeimaa Offers himself as a candidate for public
favour, with no common claims to acceptance. If
a person of the most accurate symetry and just pro-
porttons, a deportment perfealy free and unembar-
r•=c..l, elegant and graceful, a voice clear and musi-
cal, and capable or much variety, together with a
nd expanded by education, and polished by con-
verse with the higher circles of society, have any
powers to delight and captivate, his acting cannot
fail to make a deep and lasting impression -on the
hearts of all who see him. With these qualifica-
tions for excelling in genteel comedy, he appeared
to very great advantage in the part of Ranger. He
supported it throughout with all the fire and ani-
mation which it demands ; but tempered, at the
lame time, with that delicacy and politeness, which
are inseparable from the character of the Gentle.
man. here is much in this part, that is in itself
very offensive, and which, in the hands of a corn-
mon-rate aaor, could not fail to disgust. But even
in those scenes which the author has made much
too gross for the eyes and ears of a polished public,
Captain Caut.slLLD conducted himself with so
much judgment and discretion, as not to endanger
tt blush upon the cheek of the most modest of -his
audience. Such was particularly the case in his
interview with Mrs. S ricilantl, and also with 7a-
-cicala; both which were deservedly marked by the
warmest applause. We cannot but congratulate
the public on the high acquisition, which the libe-
ral Manager of this Theatre is likely to make to
his company. We may now expect to see the
charalter of the Gentleman, and the Man of
Fashion, accurately delineated, by one who car-
ries with him to the stage all the elegance by
which he is in private life so eminently distin-
guished. A tribute of approbation is also due to
Mr. :quell A v for his just and animated perform-
ance of Mr. Strickland. We are sorry we do not of-
tener see this Gentleman ; he is certainly one of the
most chaste and impressive Aftors of the present
day. With the spirit and vivacity of Mrs. MILLS,
in laciatba, the public are already well acquainted.
It is one of the charallcrs which first introduced her
to a London audience, and one in which she will
be always sure to please.

The ROYAL FAstit.v will leave the Queen's-
Louse to-morrow morning, for Windsor, where
they will remain till Tuesday.
The new Portuguese Ambassador was attended
to Court by his Chassau, or Courier, in full uni-

form.
Earl STRATUM oa E will shortly lead the beautiful
Lady SUSAN CARPENTER, the only daughter of the
Earl of TvicoNNEL, to the Hymeneal altar.

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Lord HOBART gave a cabinet-dinner yesterday, at
his house in Grosvenor-place. The company pre-
sent were, the French and Foreign Ambassadors,
Duke Of PORTLAND, Earl of WESTMORELAND,
Lord PRLBAM, Lord CASTLEREAGH, Lord Haulm-
Duty, Mr. ADDINGTON, &E. &C. &e.
General Fox has been indisposed a few days past,
but he is now much better.
Sir Faaticis Bean LIT has laid in all new furni-
ture, and has fitted up his house, in a superior style,
in Piccadilly.
Lord Keitsi Korot4, who lately distinguished
himself at Gibraltar, has pitched his winter tent in
Welbeck-etreet.
Lady Cassia means to visit Ireland, as soon as her
Ladyship shall have recovered from the effe!s of
her late accident. The fashionable world 'will deeply
regret her absence.
Lord CAST!. t REACH'S fashionable dinner is fired.
for Sunday the 20th, and not the 22d, as announced
in a Morning Paper. His Lordship's grand Cabinet-
Dinner is announced for Sunday the 27th.
The Marquis of WATERFORD and family an ived
last night in town from Ireland, at his Lordship's
new residence in Harley-street.
The Earl of KINGSTON and family removed yes-
terday to her new house in Baker-street..
Lord MAr riiews is expeaed from Ireland on Sa-
turday.
The World of Fashion will rejcice to learn, that
Fmino R,oms will once more resume their original
gaiety of pleasure, in the course of the present season.
Mrs. Mto T PITT will commence her fashion-
able parties the latter cad of next week at her house
in Arlington-street.
Lord GLl.tistavie is settled for the season in
George-street, Westminster.
Lord CLEMENTS, lately arrived from Ireland, has
taken up his rosifience iAKing-street, Lt. James's.
square.

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himself of the introduCtion of a handsome, dashing The evidence for the prosecution being gone out -of the ho-use,-he aClually cutbis throat w. r. a
led for the season in lady, with a muff, tippet, laced spencer, and the through, a number of very respectable witr.esses penknife. He was immediately taken up, velttring
other. .paraphernalia of fashion, sylvi had previously were called in behalf of the prisoner, who gave him in (flood, and exclaimed " Betty, takee my rink,
fired from Ireland, has purchased goodsfor which she had pAii ready-money. the cliaraet,T of an honest man. whieh I got at Malta." He was conveyed to Mica.
ag-strect, :it. James's. rhe honest tradesman, dazzled by the bank-notes, 13aitori HOTRAM summed up the evidence, and dlesess Hospital ; and i,s now in a fair way of w-
and the reputable flaw: of Abrahm) Newiand, lie- t direded the Jury to give their decision according to covel•y.
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