The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1803-02-08 00:00:00

TH.7ITRICAL INTELLIG ENCT.
Mr. CARtAss, (the Gentleman who performed
Oti..ello three times latelr, at Covent-o:arden Thcarte

yesterday evening appeared in the chtrater of jai-
)
jfer, in OTWA v",s Tragedy of Vemre• Preterved, and
was upon the whole rather favorable, received. We
could not, however, help feeling some surprize at
his having made choice of a chit:after of great sen-
sibility and softness, with a countenance too hard in
feature, to predispose an audience to expeft much
of the tender and interesting fro:a-rich an index of
the mind. His voice also is rather deep and sonor-
ott‘,
k than gentle or plaintive. He certainly exerted
imself, and was in earnest in his endeavours to do
Justice to the part, but we have seen so many re-
presentatives of Daffier, whose figure and features
prepossessed the eye, and the musk of whose voice
captivated the ear, that we cannot say we reaped
much satisfaction from listening to the jeer of the
evening. This gentleman must learn, when lie
'means to say any thing soft arid pathetic, to get rid
of a habit of speaking in the whining cant of the
Old School, which was exploded by Mr. Gwasicat,
who taught the Comedians by his example, to con-
vey true tenderness in the tones of truth and na-
ture. There is also a jerk in this Gentleman's ac-
don occasionally, and an outré expression of his
features, neither pleasing nor graceful. In other,
chara&ers of a less plaintive kind, Mr. CAELESS
might succeed better.
Mr. Cooiu displayed his usual powers in Pierre,
but. he infused too much air and underplay into a
character which declares, in the most unqualified
terms, that he is
" A fine, gay, bold (Aced villain !" ..
: By' the third Act, Mr. COOKE unfortunately be-
. came hoarse, but lie nevertheless continued to play
the part with becoming spirit to the conclusion of
the Tragedy.
jeer and Pierre were newly and splendidly
:'res.sed, but we cannot think they were habited ac-
..i,rding to the costume of Venice. J+ rep, who begins
with stating his ruined fortunes, and
" 'thanks heaven that he is not worth a ducat,"
was certainly overdressed. His finery reminded us
of the lon mot of Lord MaNssira.u, who when a
Counsel objected to a Jew bail who came into
Court with laced cloaths on—" What, (said his
Lordship) object to him, Brother ! why, don't you
' see he'd burn for the money ?" .
The rehearsal of the Concert of Antient Music, to
be performed on Wednesday next, was yesterday
most splendidly attended. The Chief Director, the
. Earl of DARTMOUTH, was assisted by Lord CHU-
TRIttIELD and Lord UXBRIDGE. The first Duct,
" My Faith and Truth," composed by HANDEE,
was sung in the. most agreeable style by Miss Tr.N-
NAST and Mr. KNy v Era'. The vocal powers of Mrs.
BILLIWGTON were never rendered more pleasing to
the ear, than on this occassion. The parts appro-
priated CO Messrs HARRISON, CROrBY, and BAR-
T land AN were performed in the most scientific man-.
nee, and afforded every sensation of satisfaction to
the admirers of harmony. Several persons of dis- '
tinaion, besides those already mentioned, appeared
to grace the Rehearsal with their presence, and„by.
-slaettesusisai- abilities rertderecrthe Whole a scene
•of the *nos delightful nature. Upon the whole,.
-the company were more numerous than they were
at the former Rehearsal, and the performance
snore excellent.
The new Piece called The Hell, oltbe Rant, it
is expected, will be ready for representation, at
•Drury-lane Theatre neat Saturday se'nnight, and
report says, that Mr. Co 1,,,1 AN'S new Comedy will be
performed at Covent-garden Theatre, for the first
time, on the sante evening.
We are sorry to learn, that Mr. BA RRYMOR r, has
had a relapse, and is not likely to be able to appear
on the Stage again for some time.
The Duchess of Ma mCHESTER arrived in town on
Sunday, from Kimbolton. Her Grace will remain
a few weeks with Mm: FORDYCE at Whitehall.
Lord BLANEY has taken a house for the season in
Dover-street. -
The Hon. H. Pi rain reomr returned on Satur-
day from, his tour on the Continent, by the way of
Calais. His passage to Dover was attended with
danger, in consequence of the high sea and the
lightness of the packet-boat.
Mrs. BENTINCK, the wife of Governor BES-
TINCR, and only daughter of Viscount Newark, ar-
rived at his Lordship's house last night from Paris,
where she had been for several months.
Mr.. DENA yr; i.s, M. P. for Barnstaple, gave a
grand dinner yesterday at his house in Dover-street
to several Members of Parliament, &c. Among
the company we noticed Sir LIoNEL D AIIELL, M.P.
Sir THOMAS Tam; salons,. Bart. and family, Mr.
COCKERELL, M. P. and Mr. DcaalN and family,
&c. &c.
Lady GIBES gave last night a Music Party, at
her house in Burlington-street, and afterwards a
grand supper. Among the company we observed
the Duke and Duchess of St. ALBANS, the Duchess
of BOLTON, the SeraxElt, the French Ambassador,
the Prussian Minister, Sir William, Lady, and the
Miss MILNERS, Baroness CROFTON, Miss CROF-
TON, Mr. and Mrs. St. GRORGE.CAELFIELD, and
Duke de CARBONNE, &c. &c. .
Lord CARLTON gave a grand dinner yesterday
at his house in George.streea, Hanover-square.
Among the company were the Marquis and Mar-
chioness of HERTFORD,
,Lord PELHANI, Sir SID..
NEY SiliTH, Mr. SAN nroam, &c. &c. •
Mrs. WEST had a select Card Party lasestight, at
her house in Gloucester-place. : :
lt is, reported in theatricalcitcles, that Mr,. I.rwis
means to resign the management of Covent-garden
Theatre, at the close of the present season.
It is reported that Sir &ditty SMITH and ano-
ther Gentleman are shortly to be sent
.to Egypt
with a special commission.
Nit. WILLIAM CueTii set off. on Thursday last
for Bath, for the recovery of his health.
Lord W. BENTINCK will soon enter the hymeneal
temple with the Hon. Miss AcuLsom, daughter of
Lord GOSEORD. The Lady. will accompany her
Lord to India.
The following singular circumstance took place
at the date unfortunate fire in Mr. HAMILTON'S
premises : a torrent of melted metal, formed of the
liquified. types, took its course into the Temple
Church, and has there formed a complete cover-
ing for the grave of the celebrated Ott vLa GoLu-
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