The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-09-28 00:00:00

HAY.V.4IIKET PHEAPRE.

The Beggar's Opera was perforated lost night. in
which a Gentleman of the name of DAVIS (es we
understand) made his first appearance on these
boards io the character of Captain Macheath. As
to external appearance, he is admirably qualified
to represent the dashing hero of the road ; he pos.
• teases an excellent figure and very regular features,
• which failed not to prepossess the audience strongly
in his favour, which impression was firmly ests-
. blished in the course of the evening. His
voice, though by no means deficient iu power,
is more distinguished for •the sweetness of its
tone, which latter quality was seemingly impaired
by • slight degree of hoarseness. His receptico
was very flattering, and several of his songs ob-
tained the honour of an encore. Amongst them
were•—" My heart was so free"—" If the heart of
man is depressed with care"—and " how happy
could Ibe with either." The last was sung with
considerable spirit. The whole performaoce would
be improved by a stringer infusion of that never
sary ingredient, for AisscAtath is a gay and smiling
reprobate, who thinks " women sod wine should
life employ," and his representative should take
care to mark those characteristics strongly in the
performance. The opera having been anuouoced
fur repetition amidst warm plaudits, marked the
sense of the audience. and we have no doubt this
new candidate for their patronage will become a
favourite.
Miss PATON'S Rosins and Susanna. and her more
recent appearance in the ronimice of Morning, Nooa,
and Night, have premed the town to expect a dr-
lightfal treat in any character which will afford
room for the display of her vocal talents. It is uo
mean compliment to this young lady to say, that.
with a perfect recollection of Miss STEPHENS, in
the character of Polly, which she hos almost made
her own, her performance afforded exquisite plea-
sure. Indeed the rich aid liquid sweetness of her
voice, and its scientific cultivation, were evident in
all tier ►ougs, sod did not pass unnoticed by those
who " hung upon her sweet notes." It was only
from delicacy to the fair syren they sometimes, but
with difficulty, restrained themselves from pressing
their repetition. In some instances, however, this
feeling was overwhelmed by that eager desire which is
deeply seated in the human bresst,sgain to participate
in an enjoyment which experience has taught as to
koow is delightful, even till it palls upon the sense.
" But Ae so tear.ed we, and he so pleased we," w.is
sung three times; and " Cease your fanning," was
most deservedly encored. Miss PATON is sit ac-
complished singer. and her Polly is decidedly
• another step gained in the ascent to the Temple of
Fame. Mr. Tattax's Peachatos was excellent.

It the opera coutinue to attract audiences, cqusl
in number and respectability to that which wit-
nessed its representation last Melt, the Matiazit
need not repent of having brought at forward. l';:e
house was crow-ded.

The Duke of NORFOLK is entertaining I party
of filen& at hi. seat, Foruhas. Suffolk. _

M iss S. BOOTH young Lady returned from
Pontefract to Holton, by particular desire. on
Monthly sennight, and performed during the week
with the greatest success. On Saturday she took
her beriefit.whichwaa patronized by the Marchioness
of WATERFORD, and the Duke of Davoisseta's
band Attended, unasked. as a compliment to tins
young lady's talent*. The house was crowded 'with
a fashionable and brilliant company. On Mciniby
last she commenced her engageineut at Literpoe.,
in her favourite part of Joliet, to Mr. COOPER't
Romeo; and oir Tuesday, fur Mr. r ...Motes Genes
fit. she perforated the parrs of Cordehrs• in the
tragedy of Kilt Lear, and—Therm, to most
crowded honors.

ROY A I. GRATITUDE.-A stag having taken
of the Emperor kiASIL by the gs.dle, with his
vile of his retinue drew his syod, cut the girt.l
and eared him ; upon which he ordered that oi
son's head to be cut off, fur listing, •aid he, draw.
his sword against kis torerei`• !
Uri Wednesday, the 11th umlaut. • 6.h of tie
salmon species, sad called a hsek-bill salmis. "1
caught in the river Nene, about two miler from
the town of March. It weighed upwards of 16Ibs.
and uscosured 41 inches.

On Monday last s match was run on the race•
cour.e at Rockingham Shire. for fifty geineas--Mr.
Rasmus's black mare • against Mr.
LIBITUM Ws ates gallosay. 'his race toad
much tritetest in the neighbourhood, sad wu wro
I+3 the unite.