The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1807-12-30 00:00:00

MUSIC HALL.

The second concert of the present subscription at
Liverpool, was attended by a considerably more nu-
merous audience than the first, and the performance.
was, if possible, received with increased approbation
and applause. The glees were sung in the most
easterly style, with the most delicate expression.
and the most exact harmony. Webbe's beautiful
ballad." The Mansion of Peace," was sung by Mr.
Benison, in a strain of such exquisite and p.nherie
melody. that it uas encored with an unanimous
burst of applause, such as we never saw exceeded
on any former necasion.
The seleetion of Sacred Music. on Christmas.
Eve. attracted by far the most numerous audience
of the season ; and certainly, if extravagant and
unbounded eulogy was ever justifiabie, it us sa on
the present occa'ion. 'I he recita•ive of •c Comfort
ye," and the song" Every Vall, y," by Harrison, an
site admirable air of " But who may abide,"
Bartleman, may be seliaed, fur particular ciistinct
Lion, among a crowd of beauties almost equal
striking.
Among the Chorusses, those of •' For unto um
child is born," and the " Hallelujah," seemed
poduce the most lively impression. There was
unanimous impulse in the audience to call for a n
petition of the latter, but no individual was inclined
to begin the request, which, if it had been one
tittered, would have been universally seconded.

Mr. Goss's sous, " 0 thou that tellest," was sung
with uncommon sweetness, taste and expression. J
the second aft, Mts. Salmon's song " With verdi
clad," and the chorus, " The heavens are telitnl
seemed to excite very powerful sensations ; but
general, the airs and chorusses in " The Crestiot
did not produce an equal effett with those in " The
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essiah," either from an aftual inferiority in

music, or from their being composed in a style more
remote from common apprehension. Dot the cor.•
chiding piece, " The Coronation Anthem," revi
all the attention of the audience, and dismissed them
with the pious and patriotic feelings which that'
vout and sublime composition is calculated to
spire.
The !general greet of the Overtures, Songs,
Recitatives, was strikingly improved by the ill
pefted assistance of Mr. Nicholson, who arril
from a journey, just as the Concert was about
begin.

His Grace the Duke of Maticii rsrsa will
bark for his Government of Jamaica, on board
Guerrier frigate, Captain Sanwa, in the course
the present week ; his amiable Duchess remains
F.ngland.
Sir A. note left town yesterday for the seat
his brother, Lard PAGET, Beaudesert, Lite&
field.
klla Rosenberg ifterformieg in Dublin with great
*eta. Mr. H. JOHNSTON is the Rosenberg, -Mrs.
EDWIN. the fair Alta, and Mr. WILLIAMS, Ss,-
On Thursday the Duke of No aroca left GI
tester, for his seat at Worksop Manor, Nott
hamshire, where his Grace entertains a large par
of Fashionables during the holidays.
Mrs. GA at es no will make tier driest at the Ma
Chester Theatre, this evening, in the lan of Ad
gabs:, in the tragedy of that name. -
The Marquis and Marchioness of Asa ecotte
expefted, to-morrow, at the Priory, from Ireland.
Lord CLAUDE HAMILTON is very much indis.
posed, at the house of his father, the Marquis
Aseacoas, in St. James's-square.
The most splendid dresses are in preparation
Her MAJESTY'S Birth-day. use Misses Pease
display the greatest taste and magnificence.
The Earl of DORCHaseca gave a grand dinner.
yesterday, at his house in Park-place, to the Earl •
&sense:cm, the Earl and Countess of CARD!'
Lord GLASTONSURY, Lady CAROLINE DAi
Generals Gasevit.t.a and BUDIZ, and Mrs.
D• 11111.
Mrs. WIIITMORR, the lady of Taos. WHITMI
Esq. M. P. of Apley Park. Shropshire, now rer"
at Heath, Oxfordshire, is daily distribu:ing
food and raiment, in a very considerable degree,
to the poor inhabitants of Heath.
The PORTUGUESE ASIZASS•DOR has ordered
magnificent carriages, and two sets of harnes;es,
to be got ready to be forwarded to the Brazils,
the ROYAL FAMILY of PORTUGAL.
The Comedy of A Bold Stroke for a Wife
performed, last night, at Drury-lane Theatre;
part displayed the greatest excellence, and receit
the most unbounded applause. The new Pe
mime followed, which has undergone several
judicious curtailments. The machinery worl
with the greatest facility, and it may now be t
tiered a most perfect representation; indeed ter
ty of scenery, dancing, music, and harlequins
cannot he exceeded. There were present the
of ORMOND, Lord and Lady Gloater Sty
Sir JOHN and Lady Luasoce, and Lady
The Marchioness of HRADEC/ET and the Cou.
Dowager of Kieosros bare displayed the great
taste in fitting up their boxes at Drury-Lane
tre ; they are lined with the finest scatlet k
covered with the most beautitul Turkey carpets,
suitable decorations.
Last night the revived Comedy of The Corydkrai
and the new Pantomime of Harlequin ix bu Li
were performed at Covent-Garden Theatre.
latter piece has undergone considerable Ate'
and curtailments, which have much improved
the piece went off with increased Jett. Ihe
chintry dues not yet wolf' with facility. Earl
in making his escape from his pursuers, is
over their heads, by means of a cord fastened
body; when endeavouring to leap, last nig!.
cord broke, 'arid the aedience were ippretlesut,
Mr. Bosoona, jun. had sustained some inpic
his presence in a few minutes dissipated tb,ir
he appearing not injured. "The house dupla;
numerous and elegant attendance.
11,! Ponreoussa AMEASSADOR gave. on
mas Day, to his servant 4, their annual dinner,
sitting of roast beet and plum-pudding.
plenty of wine to think a safe landing to the
Voyagers.

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