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THEATRE.

bRURY-LANE.

east night the Tragedy of Donelas was performed,
in which Mr. Fe.eisene, Mrs. POWLL 1., Mr.
\VP—Iie:TIFTON, Mr. EY RP, and Mr. BA RRYMORE,
easted much excellence. and received unbounded
;oriel; • ; but the strand attraction was a new
Crand Romantic Melo drama, called The Wood
Urcaa; or, " 7he Clock has struck," ft OM the pepular
and prolific pen of Mr. M. Lewis. in splendour,
variety, machinery, scenery, and music, it ranks
with the most admired of this species of entertain-
ment ever produced. The attention is so often
surprised by the magic of the scene, that it
was impossible to eolleel the fable acenrately..—
qsalid.nute, Count of Bassein, is on the eve of mar-
. ,t Una, whom he has rescued, with her aunt
• e from the hands of a giant, who has been
;?: rcr of the whole province ; Hardyknute
. dishes him, and frees a number of captives,
v. ith the giart, grace the procession of the
,letor,and produce a most splendid scene. tee.
, who has been poor and deformed, becomes
entree. in the crimes of 7 he Demon of the Woods
ter tithes and honour, and makes a promise of sacri-
ficing a child on a particular day, before the clock
strikes one, in each year. The great interest of the
piece arises from the concealing from him
Lesion, a child, the rightful heir to the title and
estate Hoed+ knee is in possession of. He recognises
the child by the mark of a bloody arrow oa his
wrist ; and the day being come for the sa-
crifice, be resolves to make him the viElim.--
fintr, by her heroism and ingenuity, saves his life,
and the clock having struck, Ilordokaute becomes
the prey of the Demon. In honour of his intended
nuptials, a grand fete is given, where the limy .Seasons
are introduced, in appropriate carringes ; that of
Winter is drawn by White Bears. The most
beautiful Ballets are performed in the first style
cf excellence by Mr. D'Eovi Lee's pupils. A
young lady. Miss Feitoa, made her debut in
this scene, as Mistress of the Revels, with the
greatest success, and sang a very beautiful and
difficult air, with taste and execution. She diplayed
one of the srrongezt and finest voices we have ever
heard, and was cheered with repeated bravo:.
Miss C. Baisrow was the little fascinating hers of
the llama, and thed and danced in a stile to corn
stand the most unbounded applause. Mrs. H. SID.
DONS was interesting and energetic throughout. Her
(Tress washeantifol, and she appeared togreat advan-
tage Mr. Decestr performed Hardy:mute with
wisch effea. Mrs. HAS, Owes declamation wanted
feeling, it was too loud and vehement.
The first scene is beautiful beyond description ;
however, the piece will be much improved by cur-
tang the dialogue, which is in some parts puerile;
nor could the good ailing of Mr. Neese and Mr.
Dowrou, prevent some slight disapprobation.
The overture was much applauded ; and the music,
which was beautiful and appropriate, is the com-
position of Mr. KFLI.Y.

The house oveifow•ed in every part. and the ap-
plau was unbounded, when it was announced for
t repetition. It has been got up with the most un-
bounded liberality 'by the Manager:.

Her MarryrY is expeCted to hold a drawing-
room next Thursday.
Yesterday, Lards Easitint and ELDON met near
the door of the Palace, the former after resioown—
the Seals, and the latter going to receive them.
The F.arl of YAaasoa'rr gave a grand dinn-r, yes-
terday, at his house in Piccadilly, to hi. R.)yal flight-
veils the Duke of CAM 'min.:E. the Marquis of
kitwitxv, and several other Nobility.
Viscount and Viscountess CASTLEREAGH gave a
sgrand dinner, yesterday, at their house in St.
James's-square, to His Royal Highness the Duke
ct YORK, the Duke and Duchess of Ricustor.n,
the Duchess of GOODON. the Earls of CNA TH•
and CAMDEN. Lords Mrtoaave, Ww. BEALI
Ct enc. and Gtasroriavay.

The Countess STAHREMIERG had a Wed party,
last night, at her house in Portland-place.
The Hon. Miss ElPetumstosaa, we are concerned to
state,. it very much indisposed at the house of her
another. Lady PATH, in Grosvenor-square.
The Duchess of Griennts returned to town yester-
day from the Prini y, to which place her Grace will
town this day, and intends being present at the
grand ball, which will take place at the Abercorn
Arms, at St mmore, to-morrow evening.
Lidy G. St v AlnUlt had a select party, last night,
at her hnuse in Upper Brook-street, Grosvenor.
square which was numerously attended.
The Earl and Countess of SERTON returned to
town Testerday, from Stole Farm.
Arrivals at Clifton
Fart of Mavo, Hon. Dean Bourke, Sir Charles Hollis, Lady
litabaton, Lady IC nollis, C.Aonel and Mrs. Cats, Colonel Dove-
ton, Majur Denton, Capt. Sadie, Capt. Nutine, Capt. Hen.
niter R N.
Mrs. H. JOHNSTON, it is said, has got an engage.
ment from Mr. DIMOND, at the Bath Theatre.
Sir Joists and Lady litsveoev removed to their
house, St. James's-place, on Tuesday evening.
On Wednesday se'nnight, a selenion from the
works of the celebrated HANDL'. was performed at
:he Rotunda, in Dublin. Their Graces the Duke
,rd Duchess of Banroan, and a number of per.
.s of distinflion. were present. The collenion
••-.;.unted to about 5001.
The Countess of CARDIGAN had a gland card
;'arty lest evening, at her house in Upper Grose.-
~o The Earl and Countess of Cetiaeowst,
she Earls of DORCHESTER and SANDWICH t the
Countesses of CARLISLE. PEMBROKE. and Has.
COURT ; Lords WA LSINGH Al 4 and GL•STONBUIT
General and Mrs. ST. JOHN, and Generel Bunts,
were present.
MIS. HAMILTON, who ha, place) with so much
success at the Haymarket Theatre, is, vie under-
stand, an humble candidate for an engagement at
Drury-lane. Mr. 'l'. Sagami Al 4 witnessed her per-
formance of Catharine, on Monday night, and we
think she would snake a very excellent second to
Mrs. Powst.t. : her figure is good, her countenance
preposses,ing, her anion free, and her faults such
as an int,macy with the stage would remove.

THE COURT.

Testa day, at twelve o'clock, His MatEsTY came
to town from Windsor, to the Queen's Palace.—
Ahoot half past one o'clock, His MAJESTY gave an
audience to the Lird Chancellor EitsK Ira, when
his Lordship delivered to His Mattsc v the Great
Seal of England, And oth r ti-als of Office. At
two o'clock, His MAissr sr held a private Levee,
which was attend. d by—

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord President of the
Council, the First Lord of the 'I the Seer...tamer of
State for the Home and Frare;rn Deputomita, the rasa 1... rd
of tho Admiralty, the Muter General of the Gidnatice, the
Judge Advocate; the Dukes of Richmond and Montrose; Earl
of Aylesfoid; Loofa Eldon, Hearhfiehl, St Helen's, Stopford,
Sidney, and St. John; Sin S Cottrell and G. Osborn ; Ad•
mita! Gambier; General Abercrarnhie ; Mews. Parkin•,
Bourne, and Ward.

The following had the honour of having au-
dience., being peter:led. and kis.ing His MAJZST is
hand. upon their several appointments :

Lord Iftdon„ upon hit b•intt appointed Lord Chancellor,
when His Maksty delt,ered to him the Sea's.
Mr. Robert Ward, oleo' Ire. Ming appointed a Lord of the
Admiralty.

Mr. S. Bourne, upon his being appointed a Lord of the
Treasury.
The Write of .Richmond, upon His Majesty having declared
him his Repre.ent,tiye in Ireland, as Lnrd Lieutenant of that
part of the United Knigdom.
Lord S‘dney, upon hi; twine appointed Ranger of Hrle
and St. Jame.'s Parks, in the town of the Earl Of Lunen,
resigned. _ . .

Admiral Gambier, upon his being appointed a Lord of th•
Admiralty.
_ _

Ma;orGeneral,the llonouralle John Abercrombe, upon his
being appointed to the command of the b 3.1 Regiment.
Lord St. John reigned to Hi. Majesty his Staff of Office,
as Captain of the Honourable Band of Ocatkines Pen-
sinfleti.

His MAJZST v held a Privy Cnnncll.'when Lord
Eidson was introdit-f,d and sworn in Lord High
Chancellorof Great
The Duke nt Ricismosn was introduced and
sworn in a Member, and took his seat at the Hu-
nourable Rnard accordingly.

His Maretry gave audiences to the Duke of
Pourt.•un, Earls Castricri and COATUAII. Lord
HAWICISSIJNY , Mr. CANNING. and Mr. BOND, the
Judge Advocate, who Laid before His MAJESTY the
proceeding: of several Courts Martial.
Soon after five o'clock His MAJESTr set off on
his return to Windsor.

On Monday evening, as His MAJ 'sr • was leav-
ing the Qu scw's Palace for Windsor, the carnage,
as usual, went very slow till it got upon Constitution
Hill. As the cart iage was passing near the entrance
to the kitchen of the Palace. a young man, genteelly
dressed, attempted to force open one of tile blinds,
to put in a paper. SAT au, the Police Officer. was in
attendance near the spot, and immediately seized
the young man. Oa examining him, he discovered
that he was a !oreiener, that he was not conscious
that he was doi:,g wrong, and was unacquainted
with the proper course to take to present a Petition
to His MAJZSTIN SAYBIIf, in consequence, did
net keep hi an in custody, but took his Petition, iknit
told him he would deliver it to the Ktrio ; and ap-
pointed him to attend yesterday between twelve and
one o'clock, at the Queen's Palace, for an answer.
SATZ'S mak the Petition to the Secreta of
States Office ; and was direfted by Mr. Rea to
bring the young man to the Office, when he me
far an answer. Yesterday, the yciung snag at-
tended at the Palace, agreeably to the appointment
of SAYERS, for an miner to the Petition; sa y-
eas took him before Mr. RAILD, who sent him
to the Alien Office. where, we understand. he was
ordered to livid sureties, not to be guilty of similar
condo& or he should be sent out of the country.
Ile is a native. of Germany, and the Petition was
written *;rl the. Unman language.
On Monday morning. His Majesty's stag-
hon n d s, with upwards nf 300 horsemen,assembled ssn
Ascot Heath. Soon after ten o'clock, a famous young
deer was tuned nut of a cart for the day's diversion.
At first setting off he seemed inclined to chew but
little sport, hut after a short run. he set off with
great speed towards Shrubs Hill and Virginia
Water, taking to the right across the Heath to-
wards Cobham. through the inclosures by (Mang,
within about four miles of Guildford, where he was
taken, after a run of upwards of three hours. In
the course fof the hunt, a number of horses were
completely knocked up ; some broke their leis, and
others were bogged. Out of the 300 horsemen that
started at the hunt, only about 100 were in at the
taking of the deer.
Died, beloved and lamented, on Sunday last, aged
NI. at hie seat, Ashley Park, in Surrey, Sir H.
VI. ATCHEI, Bart. of Clea Hall, in the county of
Cumberland; of which county he was the honour-
able Remeientative forty years.
Tuesday se'anight, a curious experiment was made
at Woolwich, with balloons, intended to carry dis-
patches from one pus; to anether, when the wind
serves. A match is put in one part of,hem, which.
at the end of a certain time, sets fire to a string sus•
taining a parachute or other coutrivance, and when
the string is consumed. the parachute and dispatches
fall to the ground, and are picked up by the centry.
who is on the watch for them ttt some distant post.
The length of time that the match ii to burn, is re-
-1 vived by the velocity of the wind.and tt.c distance
the balloon has to travel.

O IF ,i lay last. 16dert SittfThrd, renvitiod at the late
Assizes for Northamptonshite, of administering
vism to his wife, was executed at Isi,,rthamptcn,
pursuant to his sentence. He appeared to be about
twenty-six years of age, and WAS born in die pa-
rish of Yelvenoft, where he followed the occu-
pation of a labourer, and had ten or three chil-
dren by his wife, with whom he lived happily ;
but unfortunately getting acquainted with a young
woman who lived in the same place, and who it al>•
pears is now pregnant by him, he formed the hor-
rid resolution ..f poisoning his wife, that he might
the more readily csrry on his criminal interc.nt se
with the otjeft of his misguided passion. The
means he employed for this purpose were mix-
ing arsenic in the flour which be knew his ‘..-ife in.
ten.le.i to make ii.to bread ; also in tea, &c. by
which means the lives of sevcral other persons
were likewise greatly endangered. though provides-
tiaily none have died from the bad effefts of she poi-
son.—The infatuated man, after condemnation, be-
have.) penitently,.t and at the place of execution ex-
horted the spelt**, to avoid sabbath-breaking and
vicious connexions.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF CHANCERY, LINCOLN'S-INN, Arerg. 1.

Yesterday morning, at ten o'clock precisely,
Lord Chancellor Easarere came down to Court,
pursuant to his notice on Saturday last, to give
his final opinion and direffions in the several cases
which stotod for his Lordship's judgment.
The Court was uncommonly crowded, and at-
tended by ail his Lords,hip's officers, as well as a
great number of the Gtoilemen of the Bar. pra%lis-
ing in that Court ; but we olts.rved that the late
ATTORNBY and Souctron•Ganitaat. were both
ahem.

His Lordship then proceeded to give kuligirnent in
the following cues

IPVICILL O. M ACII A AAA .

This case has ezeited much public interest, and
has been frequently before our Readers. His Lord-
ship observed, that some objedions had been male
to the minutes, which were to be set right before *y
futther decision could take plate; and as he and
the Manes of the, Rot. t.s had not, in any degree,
altered the decree of Lord FA DOS, but rather con-
firmed it, he made no doubt that when the case
came again to be heard by that Noble Lord, who
was to be his successor, his Lordship would admi-
nister a just and righteous judgment.

TII6 •TTOOIt4IT-Cl6-14tIt-AL V. VIGOS.

This was a question respelling the repairs of
Downing College. His Lordship directed that the
Master should inquire. and report what were the
necessary repairs; and when that was ascertained,
an order for payment should be made.

TWW BISHOP Or DOKNA?d, f. atAUI4OI4T.
This was a question upon the value of the one-
ninth portion of i.sues and profits of the lot ore of
the Weirdale Lead Mille. in Cumberland, and the
validity of an agreement between the present Bishop
and Sir Thomas Blanket. The Bishop, in right of
his see, being entitled to one-ninth portion of the
lot ore of the mine in question, agreed to let the
same to Sir Thomas Blacket (under whom the De-
fendant derived), in pursuance of the proposals
made by his agent, Mr. John Erasmus Blacket ;
from whose representation it appeared, that the late
Bishop Thurlpw received 8501. for his portion, and
his predecessor, Bishop Egerttio, a compensation of
3601. A conversation was mentioned, in the depo-
sitions of Mr. Wm. Ems, which staved, that Mr.
Blanket told the Bishop he was desired to offer 9001.
for his own niotii share; and whoa the Bishop asked
was it not worth at least ..)501.2 Mr. Blacket declared,
upon his word of honour, that the annual value was
not worth more than 9u01.; however, he ultimately
agreed :or 9251. His Lordship skeet ved, that if
this deposition stood unanswered,• it must alter the
case entirely, and he should have made the decree
against the Defendant, in its fullest extent. That
deigsition, however, was answered by Mr. J. E.
Blacker, in s way that his Lor2slttp %AS afraid it
would be going too far in this most important case,
were he now to make such a decree. Mr. Blacket
said. in working the mine. the value alight have
been more one year and less another ; and when he
held that conversation with the Bishop, he did not
mean it with reference to the working of the mine,
or with express reference to the ;gloat state of the
mime at thee time. The reason the Bishop came
into a Court of Fienty wasabecause he coula have
an account taken, wore!, a Court •of Law could not
give him. Under all use circumstances. his Lord.
ship thought the best mode of attaining justice be-
tween the parties, was to clued an Issue to try
whether it had been represented to the Bishop, in
the presence of Mr. Ems, by Mr. J. E. Blacket,as an
induce:tient to enter into the agreement in question,
that 9251. per annnm was the lull and adtaal value
of the one-ninth share of the be ore ; whether
the said agreement was entered into upon the faith
of that representation ; and whether such suns
was more or less than the full Ind actual value
of such share and proportion. tAnd in order
that the Jury might see what the case real!y
was, his Lordship further diteoed, that the Master
should compute from the scheitne what was the
aQual value of the ore, previous to m-king this
agreement; and also to cast up the value front the
date of the agreement to the tily.e of tiling the Bill.
lie further diredied% that the issue shotsid be tried
in the Court of King's Bench.lefore a Special Jury
of the City of London. It might be said, that
some of these witnesses being greatly advanced in
years, upwards of 80 years old, there was there-
fore great hazard of their dying; but then their
depositions could be read as evidence ; and the
principal reason he bad for granting this issue was,
not that the Court had not aright to decide, but in
order that ample jitstice might be done between the
parties, by their being brought together, face to
face, and examined viva voce.