The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-11-03 00:00:00

HAYMARKET.

Thalia will shortly close bee reign at this Theatre, her
own especial favourite realm ; and her dutiful subjects, the
Managers. seem determined that her career shall end with
glory. The performances of bit night were the 11:rals and
the Beggars Oirra, the condensation of the talents of
Sheridan and Gay ; and we have seldom seen the characters
tilled to better ads antage or pourtrayed with greater spirit.
Of the unrivalled merits of Flowton's Sir A. Ahmlite
Liston'a Acres, and Miss Kelly's Lydia Languish, the
public are too wet! acquainted to need ant comment at this
time of day. The novelties in the Conway last night were
Mr. and Mrs. Hatnblin's Eintkland and Julia. They bath
acquitted theinAelves well. although, if we were disposed to
cavil, we should say that Fat/Aland was almost too senten-
tious for the jealous. and fault-seeking lover. Mrs. Wind-
sor's if alitprup was very fair, and she delivered her
cacography with becoming point. We ought not to forget
Mr. Vitrin. ; we consider his Captain Almolate as infester
only to Charles Kenthle's; be was most happy in
feigned submission to Sir Anthony, when the choice of a via
was on 'he tapis. In the &gip, s' Opera we were introduced to
Mr. Melroso, as Captain Maeheath ; and, we must say, that
we have nu desire to see him repeat the character; he
looks it very well, but he wants both spirit and vivacity to
give it effect. A young lady from Bath, Miss George
(we beg her pardon for postponing her to the gentleman),
appeared as fully, and gave the exquisite airs allotted to
her, in very good style. Her voice is peculiarly sweet, and
her execution of " Cease your funning" was admirable.
Her acting is capable of much improvement, as also her
enunciation in dialogue., as she speaks much too ra-
pidly. Dowton was and 'Williams Pearlier?:
the quarrel Beetle was very well done, and it has derived
considerable interest from its Teem. elucidation. Mrs. C.
Jones is one of the hest scolds w. ever saw • we may soy
that she is inimitable. The house was tolerably well filled.
We were surprised that it was not crowded, considering
the treat that was offered.
5111. :11ATHEWS AT HOME.
Mr. Nlathews, in whom whim assumes its liveliist
shape. and humour its most laughable attitude, gate the
Coleeteana of his Trip to America last night to a crowded
audience, at the English Opera House. His humorous
exposure of Jonathan's peculiarities threw forth, as ususl,
loud plaudits, and repeated peals of laughter. His quiet
insight into character, and his happy mode of hitting off the
irbitusical singularities, whether ofspetrli or manner' which
present therne,elies to his observation. were displayed with
Iris usual felicity. The French Poet Laureat, singing bit
()de to General Jackson;' and vexing the unobtrus.ec
diffidence of the warrior by his pointed and overstrained la•
negyric at a public el" 'r, was given with great success, and
with adinirahle effect. Mr. Mathews looks at Nature in his
own feature-twisting glass, but there is always a force ami
freshness in his delineations, which, with all their grobolu. e
accompaniments, have a pleasantry that never fails of its
effect. His tax on our risible faculties is irresistible, and
we hope he will long continue to lay them under tribute.

Miss FOOTS.—It has been rusnouml for the last few
days, that the world would be defrauded of the intercatiog
piece of scandal which is expected to be developtd at the
approaching action for <4 !breach of promise," brought by
Mess Foote against Mr. Ilayne. It is said that a Castor
of five hundred pounds, or thereabouts, to the injurq
party, would compromise the linnet, and prevent the detail
of " lovers VORi and lovers' quarrels," which invariably
render die parties concerned in them ridiculous, from me i'
ing the public gaze. The proposal has, we understarA
been rejected, and active preparations are making for tl''
day of trial. The ordeal of a public trial, after what
transpired, must be certainly distressing to the young W'
in question ; but at present there is • prima Jane
email
her favour before the public, which the circumstances that
reinaiu behind the curtain arc expected rather to corona'
rate than weaken.