The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-07-28 00:00:00

ENGLISH OPERA-HOUSE.

Last sight this theatre was filled soon after the rising of
the curtain, and ere the first act of Dcr FrcireAntz was over
the house was crowded to excess. The extraordinary na-
ture of tins drama has obtained for it an importance which
the real value of its materiel does not deserve, but the music
with which it is interspersed adds greatly to its interest,
and the chorus of Foresters in the third act would alone
redeem the piece. After the drama the amusing farce of
Gretna Green was product-1i for the first time this season, with
all the advantages of a strong east. Miss Kelly supported
the mock dignity and real broad humour of her part with
her usual talent; her acting throughout was inimitable,
and Wrench bustled and fidgettA about in a rosnner which
fully supported that excellent actress. Pearman as Lord
Love!, and Miss Povey as Emily, were deservedly applaud-
ed, particularly in the duct " When thy bosom heaves a
sigh." The dress and private boxes exhibited a brilliant
circle. On the last two evenings we observed the Marquis of
Est ter, the Earl of Craven, the Ladies Sheffield, Ravens-
worth, Bernard, Lord Radatock, Mr. Secretary Peel and
family, &c. &c.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Stafford left town for
Bromley, Kcnt, on a visit to Sir Charles and Lady Long.
Lord Douro, the eldest son of the Duke of Wellington,
appeared to considerable advantage in the public speeches
on Monday, at Eton. This young Nobleman has closed
his career at Eton School, and notwithstanding the Noble
Duke, his father, purchased for him a commission in the
army some time back, during this "piping time of peace,"
his Lordship will sojourn for the usual period at one of
our Universities. _ _ _ _ _

We hear that the Duke of Gordon has presented to the
University and King's College of Aberdeen an equatorial of
V rge dimensions, and of the best construction.
It is said that an honourable and highly-respected Cum-
berland Baronet is about to lead to the Hymeneal altar the
accomplished daughter of a gentleman resident in London,
distantly related to a northern family of great distinction.—
Carlisle Putrid.

The Marquis of Downshire, the Hon. Colonel King,
and Sir Charles and Lady Morgan, have arrived in Dublin
from England.
The Lord Bishop of St. David's has been pleased to con-
fer on the Rev. Wm. liewson, Vicar of Swansea, the dig-
nity of a Prebend in the Cathedral Church cf St. David's.
Miss Stephens took her benefit on Saturday, at the
Edinburgh Theatre; on which occasion Mr. Saturday,
and
Mr. Horn appeared.
Signor Rossini quitted London on Monday night, on his
way to the Continent. lie, with a party of friends, sat
down to a farewell dinner; but, behold! an unexpected
guest made his appearance, instigated by one of those
vulgar creatures called creditors, who, it appeared, had no
soul for music, and chose that unlucky hour to press a
disputed debt—il maestro paused, on one side he felt in-
clined to resist, give bail, &c.; on the other the dinner
fumes titillated his olfactory nerves; unable ro resist,
the disputed claim was discharged, harmony restored,
and mirth and hilarity kept 1.9 till the hour of parting.—
Morwirg Paper. ---
By an article in the Bath and Cheltenham Greene, we
are enabled to congratulate the inhabitants and visitors
of Bath on the improvements of that delightful place of
amusement, Sydney-gardens, under the excellent arranges
! ments of the new proprietor, Mr. Bridle. These gardens
are now called the Bath Vauxhall; and the entertainments
are very splendid. The place has become one of fashion-
able resort, and prowls,' to repay the exertions of its
spirited proprietor.
Cheltenham races, last week, were remarkably well
attended, and the unvarying Hume-Raul the weather tended
much to lad to the splendour of the scene. The course
was daily honoured by the presence of his Royal Highness
the Duke of Gloucester, and hurts of fashionables from
Cheltenham, besides an immense concourse of persons!
from all ;tarts of the surrounding ecuntry; and the sport
in general was productive of notch gratification to all but
the I.nmring-ones, who, in several of the most interesting
runs, were on the wrong side. Several accidents occurred
during the races. On the first day, Mr. Jordan, jun.
butcher, of Cheltenham, was thrown by another horseman
riding at speed against him, and was very seriously injured
by his horse twice falling en him : we are happy to bear,
however, that he was on Saturday pronounced out of
danger. Several persons were also mere or less hurt by
kicks. On the second day, a stage-coarh, completely
loaded with passengers, was upset on the steep declivity of
the bill coming from the course, owing to the unpardon-
able negligence of the coachman is net locking his wheel ;
but in this instance, provitlemially, there was no materi:.l
injury sustained by the mirth s.
On Friday, the 16th in,t., the colliers and other la-1
boort"; belonging to Lord I..l3iit's culleries and lime-!
works, had a grand file to celebrate the return of the lion.
Lord Bruce from the Continent, after his travels.