The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-09-12 00:00:00

HAYMARKET THEATRE.

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Miss PATON and Mr. LISTON were last night
more than usually fortunate in the new opera of
Nursing. Plant. and Algid. Mr. TERRY played,
and was received as if the success of the piece
depended on him alone, and the whole opera was
received with an cc/at that will ensure its successful
and profitable repetitious for the reminder of the
season.

M.CORNILLOT,the FRENCH CONJUROR.

A very respectable company assembled last even-
ing at the King's Arms Hall, 'Change-alley, and
were highly entertained with the extraordinary feats
of one of the most scientific of conjurors, whose power
over hidden agencies is so marvellous, that none, ex-
cept those whose " hearts are hardened," will dis-
pute his ability to call " spirits from the vasty deep,"
or hope to perplex him with the mortifying question
of " will they come ?" In one point of view some
danger might be apprehended from M. Cornillot's
exhibition, if it could be supposed that in this city
of pickpockets, any of the aspirants for fame in
that honourable proles ion could imbibe even •
small portion of the spirit of this master genius.
Rings and watches disappeared in the most unac-
countable manner, but, contrary to custom, they
were restored with surprising celerity to the pos-
session of their owners. An egg was put into
a gentleman's pocket, and • ring was thrown
out at a window ; immediately after the egg was
found to have produced a fine pigeon with the lost
ring in its mouth. The most delicate compliments
were paid to the female part of the audience; mir-
rors were presented to them, which at the first view
did nothing but reflect their fair Image, but when
looked upon a second time, there appeared inscrib-
ed by some magic hand the words "Je aids jolie."
There was also a wonderful pendulum, which pro.
claimed the gallantries of several elderly gentle-
men who seemed to be the chief favourites in the
Covet of Love. Some beautiful silvery lights were
produced from a combination of gases, and various
scientific and amusing experiments were performed,
which fully engaged the attention of the spectators
till • late hour.

M. Cornillot announced. that he had several no-
velties in preparation, which he would have the
honour of exhibiting on a future occasion.

The Duke of Yost' visited the Ktisa yesterday.
Yesterday morning at ten o'clock his Royal
Highness the Duke of CANIIIRIDGn. accompanied
by Colonels PLATT end HuoimoN, left the King's
Palace at Pimlico in his travelling carriage and four
for Brighton.

Count and Countess LIEVEN entertained Vis-
count and Viscountess GitAtcvit.Ln and a distin-
guished party at dinner yesterday, at their house in
Harley-street.
Hen RY ELLIS, Esq. passed through Boston yes-
terday oe'unight, on hors Way to Guuby Park, where
he is gone on a visit to the Earl of BUCKINGHAM-
SHIRE.

The Bishop of PETIMOROVOH I* reported, in
the Huntingdon Paper, to have abandoned his
" 87 questions."

Among the novelties to be produced at Covent-
garden Theatre, during the ensuing season, we hear
of • new tragedy from the pen of Mr. BALL. the
successf•l dracostirer of Nigel, Joao of Arc, etc.
We understand the address spoken by Mrs.
EGERTON in the new ratio-drama of Joao of A►c,
sod slave published, is front the pen of Mr. GREEN.
WOOD, • gentleman becoming not less known for
his poetical abilities than for his professional talents.
Among the many splendid proofs of British gene-
rosily which grace the long lists of subscriptions for
t►e relief of the distress in Ireland, we cannot pass
withoat particular notice the liberal contribution of
4541. by Messrs. PEACOCK and Co., of the City of
London Tavern, arruounced iu our Paper of the sth
Samosa.

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