The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1819-09-14 00:00:00

PRINCE LEOPOLD.

Hi. Royal Highness and suite arrived at Gordon Castle
shout fire o'clock on Thursday evening, from Inverness,
accompanied by the Martinis of bluntly. The Duke of Gar-
dint seemed anxious to chew how sensible be was of the ho-
nour of a visit from PO distinguished a guest; he therefore
set out In his cart iage to meet his Royal Highness on his
way from Elgin' and to escort him to the Castle. In the
mean time, the friendly Societies of Cochabers, having con-
vened to welcome the Royal visitor, walked in procession
with their colours flying, to the gate of the park, rind were
drawn up in two lines to wait his arrival. Sonic hogs-
heads of porter and punch, ordered by the Doke, were sent
to the same place, that they might drink the Prince's health.
When the carriages arrived at the gate, the Societies insisted
upon taking the horses from the Prince's carriage, and a
party of their nimiher drew it to the Castle—the real walk-
ing in procession before it. As soon as the Duke had re-
ceived his Royal Highness at the entrance of the Castle, a
royal salute was fired. The Duke hail invited a large com-
pany of gentlemen is the neighbouring counties to meet the
Prince. On Saturday morning the Prince set out with the
Marquis of bluntly. to IMMO to Kinrara, • proposing to
breakfast at Arndilly by the way. %Vilest his Royal High.
Fess was seated in bin carriage fur his departure, a royal
salute of the guns was fired again.

Yesterday the Countess of JERSEY arrived at her
hone in Iterkeley-square. from Oxfordshire.

MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—We are authorised to
state, that his Royal Highness Prince LEOPOLD has
heen graciously pleased to honour the approaching
Musical Festival with hit patronage.—(Adinburgh
Paper.)

'fIIZATEE.—Miss O'NEILL took leave of MI for
the seeson on Tuesday night. in the character of
Itradne, in the tragedy of that name, which she
performed with her usual excellence. The house
was crowded to excess, and, indeed, durime, all the
nights of her performance, it was in general well
filled, a proof of the taste and judgment of the
Edinburgh audience. and a tribute to the merits of
this inimitable actress.—(Ediabergh Paper.)
BLACEROCK BALL.—The ball et Blackrock.
county of Cork, on Tuesday last was, notwith-
standing the unfavourahleness of the evening, most
respectably and numerously attended. The ball
was opened by Sir Wm. Cu tTTERTON and the in-
teresting Mrs. Colonel JoxEs, followed by several
others on the light fantastic toe ; quadrilles suc-
ceeded at intervals. and the merry dance was kept
up with spirit until one o'clock, when the company
sat down to a most excellent supper.
In several orchards on the banks of the Clyde. :t
second crop of pears is in a considerable state of
forwardness. The first crop was almost wholly
killed by the late frost.
Wednesday the Magistratesand Council of Edin-
burgh met for the purpose of appointing x successor
to Mr. LESLIE. in the Maihemerical Chair, m that
University. The LoRD PRovosf. attrr a speech
of some length, proposed Dr. ilsr.natte, of St.
Andr. 'a College, which was ,ce,nuled by Trea-
surer Max nesuerox. Dean of Guild Ilitstnettsos
then rose, and alter brisfly adverting to the high
encomiums bestowed by scientific men on the
talents of Mr. WALLACE, of Sentllturst College,
moved that he be appointed to the vacant Chair.
Bailie SMELLIE seconded the motion. No other
Gentlemen being named, the Clerk then called the
roll, when there voted for Mr. Wat.t.ace 18, and
for Dr. HALDANE 10. Mr. WALI.ACE was ac-
cordingly declared duly elected.
There is now living hear Lake Champlain (in the
United States of America) a man aged 134. by birth
a German. He was in Queen ANNE'S Guards at
the time of her coronation in 1702, and was then 18.
He served to the end of the war, when he went to

America. lie is still strong and healthy, and sees
and hears perfectly well. He wears Its own hair;
has a military air; and is proud of his temperance,
having constantly abstained from spirituous liquors.
He NO had several wives, and his youngest son is
only 'IS years of age, having been born when his
father was 107.

THEATRES.

coVVNT-CARDES4

bast night Mrs. Bomar appeared, for the first
time, as Eitira, in the play of Pizarro. Thit
it a character which affords fine scope for the exer-
[, cire of the higher soil rarer qualities of the tragic
heroine :—dignity of sentiment, elevation of anal—
compassion for misfortune—enthusiasm in search of
consalation for it—ardent thirst of vengeance fbr
womide,l pride and slighted love; Mrs. Butts's per-
formance of it was entitled to very high praise, and
did not by any means detract from her former
fame. In pnurtraying the most distinguishing
features of the part, klrira's pride, boldness, mid
unconquerable grandeur of spirit, she appeared to
us most successful—and least so, in delineating li
the softer and lifter traits, which she possesses more
in common with the rest of her sex. The last
address to Pi:ar►o was delivered with an energy
end fire which commanded universal admiration.
It was marked with repeated plaudits, and similar
testimonies of approbation were conferred on many
other passages. Mr. MacBEADT's Rolla was, to
our apprehension, almost the hest performance we
ever witnessed by hint. It bore the stamp of the
genuine hero throughout. Mr. ABBOTT personated
Alonzo with great ability. Mr. 'ram's merit in
LatUasas was of the highestdescription. Mrs. FAU.
CIT represented Curs, with great tidelity and feel-
ing. The play went off with eclat. When the curtain
dropped Mr. ABBOTT came forward, and after an-
nouncing the (play for tomorrow night, added. it
was with deep regret he had to state, that the
Theatre had been deprived of the services of Mr.
SIMMONS by a very melancholy accident. (This
Gentleman died very suddenly on Sunday night.)—
He had been advertised to play Mother Goose in
the pantomime, and Mr. COMER had kindly un-
dertaken to read the part on a few hours notice.
limier these circumstances he had to entreat the

indulgence of the audience, and he was confident
the appeal would not be made in vain.
The address was received very favourably.
In the pantomime Mrs. WELLS performed Coli-
new or Columbine ; she dances prettily. A Master
SAUNDERS, from the Theatre Royal, Bath, Minuet
a child, executed a pas seal with great taste and
skill. He was enthusiastically applauded. Mr.
GxtstaLert introduced a burlesque duet between
him and a huge oyster, which he is about to
open—it produced much mirth and laughter.
—There were several scenes selected from the pan-
tomimes of Harlequin Munchunien, Gullieer,
Whittington, ke. which were hailed by the au-
dience as old fa►ourites. The music, decorations,
transformations, &c. were all in capital style.

RIC ET.
This interesting theatre closed its season last
night, with the following Address, spoken by
Mr. --
" Ladies and Gentlemen—As this evening closes our la-
bours for the present Summer, I come deputed by the Proprie-
tors to offer you their warm and grateful acknowledgments
for the very kind support with which you have eneou.
raged their humble but anxious efforts to provide fur
your entertainment dnring this very circumscribed sea-
son—now, alas! so circumscribed, as scarcely to per-
mit us to set the wheels even of so install a the.
airiest machine as this fully and fairly in motion. The
current of mirth is here scarcely suffered to Row freely,
and bear you pleasantly along, before it is stopped by those
mightier powers, before whose strength our weakness moat
give way, and by whose control over histrionic talent, by
their extending the period of their performance, the Hay-
market season is now reduced to little more than a same.
" Whether we may one snore IMMO meet, coder this old
and favoured roof, is uncertain ; bet by the gracious favour
of the Crown, the Proprietors cluididently trust, that it will
not belong before their exertions so receive you its a Theatre
more commodious and appropriate, may be crowned with
success. At the same time they beg to assure yon, that i■
their endeavours to merit the protection of their generous
benefactors, they will be anxious to preserve in their future
arrangements all those established feelings of comfort and
sociability so long united with this Playhouse, and will re-
member that to be heard and to be seen are most essential to
dramatic representation ; they assure you that the back row
of the galleries shell here participants with the front of the
pit in the enjoyment of our mirth, without the aid of bear-
ing trumpets, and that the most distant spectators shall
here never have occasion to wish the opera glasses con-
verted into telescopes.
" In short, it is their intention that this shall still be the
LITTLIC Theatre in the Haymarket, where:mirth and good
humour may And themselves at their snag and native bane.
" Once more, Ladies and Gentlemen, stiffer me to return
yen the grateful anal heartfelt thanks of the Proprietors foe
your liberal support, aad to add those of the Performers;
assuring you that we are all moat truly sensible of your
kindness, 1 respectfully bid you farewell." ,

ENGLISH OPERA.

The comic opera of The Dnenna was last night
performed, the part of Carlos by a young gentle-
man, whose name we understand to be DAVIS,
being his first appearance on any stage. In figure
he is toll and genteel, and his features though de-
licate, are handsome and expressive. Judging from
his action, and the mode in which he trod the stage,
it is pretty evident that he is a novice in the thea-
trical profession. Mr. DAVIS'S Voice is melodious,
but it is deficient in power, particularly when he
rises to the falsetto. It is best adapted for the ex•
ecution of songs in the ballad style; and there-
fore, we conceive this Gentleman's selection of
Carlos, for his first appearance, was judicious.
Ilia style is exceedingly sweet end simple. Indeed,
he scarcely indulges in any ornament whatever. He
was loudly encored in the two beautiful airs, " Had
I a heart for falsehood framed," and " Ali :are a
pair," winch he sang very prettily. Ile introduced
Mootta's elegant ballad, " Lore's young Dream,"
which he executed with great feeling, and was ob-
liged by the unanimous voice of the audience to
repeat. In the concerted pieces his efforts were
also successful. His reception was very flattering,
and nano have satisfied his utmost hopes. Mr.
DOWTON'S representation of " conning little
Isaac.," was conceived in the true spirit of comic
humour. Miss CAREW. as Clara, threw the
richest melody into her different, airs. She was
encored in " When sable night." Miss Srevsts-
son's Louisa was a pleasant lively performance.
Mrs. GROVE. WI the I)uenaa, exhibited no con-
teinptible portion of comic talent—but she made
herself ecessarily ugly. Mr. HIONAN (who
appeared for the first time at this theatre), was an
efficient and humorous Felker Paul.

THE TURF.

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