The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-02-16 00:00:00

ROME, JAN. '26.

Notwithstanding the continued cold, which has made
Reaumur's thermometer fall 3 deg. below zero, the amuse-
ments of the Carnival go on with the same spirit, and are
rendered particularly attractive by the splendid hospitality
of the Ambassadors of France end Portugal (Conde de
Funchal), and of the Duke of Braciano (Torlonia). Se-
veral English families also give great balls. David Wilkie,
the painter, and Signora Catalani, equally attract
the attention of the public in the midst of their
festivities. The latter gave on the 20th a concert in the
Theatre Bella Valle, in which she gave new proofs of her
extraordinary talent, but was not received with the same
enthusiasm as on former occasions. It must be confessed,
however, that instrumental music is at a very low ebb in
Rome, and that the patience of an eminent singer is conti-
nually put to the rack by an orchestra which is never in
time or tune.

Rosa Mariani continues to excite general admiration in
the opera of Senaransis, in the Theatre Fordinone, by her
voice and pure taste. It is a pity she stands alone in the
Opera ; all the other performers are bad.

Yesterday the Cabinet Ministers dined with the Earl of
Hsrrowby, at his house in Grosvenor-square.
We are happy to state that Dr. Lushington is so far re-
covered from his late severe indisposition as to be enabled
aßain to resume his professional duties.
Mr. Roupell has been mentioned u likely to become a
Malta in Chancery.
It will be observed, on reference to our Advertisements,
Cult Mr. Money has declined his seat in the East India
direction ; Sir Robert Farquhar, we understand, intends to
offer himself as a candidate.

ADELPIII EATRE.JI4r. Henry's entertainment of
" Odd Sayings and Queer Doings," in which he introduces
some uncommon Illusions, is 111 nowise derogatory to the
character of this pleasant theatre. The house last night
was full, and the performances were so well received that
we have little doubt of their becoming as popular as this
gentleman's pzevious efforts. The Phantasmagoria was
beautiful, and upon a much larger scale than we have before
witnessed. The imperceptible change of one view to an-
other in this part of the exhibition has an extremely good
effect.

Mr. Young is at present fulfilling an engagement of six
nights at the Manchester theatre. He has performed
several of his principal characters at Sheffield and at Ches-
ter with great applause; his Sir Pertinux M.c.tycophant
has been very attractive; and his Hismkt has everywhere
supported its high reputation.
O'Keefe has been living in Chichester for the last twelve
years in a very retired manner. This great dramatist
could scarcely give utterance to his feelings on the late visit
of the respected diocesan, to present to him the King's do-
nation of 100 guineas._

Ma. GonaTay.—This gentleman still continues an in-
mate of the House of Correction, where he occupies the
slate room. He is said to be perfectly reconciled to his
situation, and to have repeatedly declared that he is hap-
pier where he now is than he had been for years before.
He is entitled to Ida liberty on finding sureties fur his
keeping the peace.
Yesterday a Court of Directors was held at the East
India House, when the following Commanders took leave
of the Court previous to departing foe their respective
destinations, viz. Captain Henry Andrew Drummond,
Castle !lowly ; and Captain John Small Henry Fraser,
Marquis of Iluntly—for Madras and Chins.
However extraordinary the feat may appear, we are po-
sitively assured that the gamekeeper of Craigo last week
killed at one shot three brace of partridges mud one phea-
sant.—.4berdet n Journal.