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London, England, 1819-07-19 00:00:00

DRAMATIC READINGS.

it •
in Ai *CAL LET S arriptitiC readings at Free.
undistia' !fall, on Saturday night, attracted, us was
esprit-teal, a crowded and fashionable audience,
among whmn we observed many of our most didn't.
gnistied dramatic writers, and a number of the lite.
nary critics of the day ; and when we annoutice that
hrfne asap an nedrisf Miss Mscso LEY acquitted
• herwelf not 91.1.1 4110 eatisflction, but with eclat,
we ;.at tliik Lady the highest tritoute to which she
itiol one which it would he illiberal and
N pa to withhold from her.
ne rittertainment commenced at eight o'clock.
With a specimen of Miss A. Score's musical taste
and skill. This Lady played an air on the piano-
tate. which was deservedly applauded. Miss 51.1
CAI; UST then advanced to the front of the plat-
form at the extremity of the hall, and cornineneed
the reading of Mr. BUCK It'S tragedy of The Ifu-
liams—s play perhaps heifer qualified for the closet
than the stags. During the first act, Miss M. up.
vented to yield rather too atisionsly to the ordeal she
Itaef to pass; this anxiety evidently operated upon
her recitation, which was in many parts tremulous,
and unmarked by any of that emphasis which parti-
,•,l!:ir passages required. The generous and cheering
applAise she received at length gave confidence to
10-r pow, ri. nhirls she exercised. as she advanced
I hrnitg I: the play, with admirable effect: Her
and distinct enunciation, her energy, and the
waves of her action, gave the fullest effect to some
or the finest and most poetical passages in the
tragedy, and would alone redeem from oblivion a
p:ay better destined for recitation in this manner,
from the nature of its merits, than for exciting
paddle attention through the medium of the stags.,
by the attracsian of its story, or the force and
variety of its chan eter.
lit the second act, in the scene between Manfredi
and Angelina. Miss Mscsul.Elr gave full scope to
her powers, and displayed a just and discriminating
knowledge of the feelings of the author, and ex•
rated the warmed and most universal approbation.
In the COISCIIICtiIIg scene. of the second act, where
AP)rnio questions his officers about the whispers re-
speeting the cause of Ins exile and present determi.
vat Ism, the animation of her recitation was admira-
ble 411:1 effective in the highest degree. The same
ettragy and propriety marked her delivery of the
scere between foortanu and Scipio, in the third :act ;
and Allunso mud &wasp), in the fourth act, and in
otter Prominent passages in the tragedy.
Miss SCOTT, between the acts, played some fa.
enorite pieces on the piano-forte, which were much
adutifrot.

The great room in the Freemasons' Tavern was
crowded, and we were glad to observe the attend-
ance of a number of Ladies of fashion. With
such distinguished patronage. Miss MAcAVLEY
cannot fail to have her merits justly appreciated,
and we trust rewarded with an adequate recom-
pel:ce.

Sti tallboy an extraurd►naty snatch against time
Issas performed h)• a blind pony, on Blackheath,
tor .50 guineas aside. The conditions of the match
..ere, that the I v sshould perform iu one hour
nine miles—walk three. trot three, and gallop
three: which he slid as tinder mentioned :

1.1,,t, he tintted there miles in 1(1 Liu. 50 see.

0:olly, walltiql ditto in 35 41)
Thirdly, galloped ditto in 9 0-55 30
The looney performed all the above distances in
good style, having four minutes and a hulf to spare.
A great number of sporting gentlemen were pre.
>en% The ponry is under 13 hands high. and is
the property of a butcher at Wandsworth.

Admiral Sir JAMES SAUMAREZ is appointed
!tear-Admiral of England, in the room of Admiral
Sir WILLiAti Vontvu, created Vice-Admiral of
E.11•Intl ou the death of the Hon. Admiral CORN..
W 11.„
lull ig the la't arrival 4 at BAtli ere—

Lard flifirry, Baron Theron, Lady Lethbrider, Sir G.
ni,o Lady Noel, Sir J. Brotiehion, Sir S. Warren, Dr. Mar-
:: .11, Dr. Rees, Admiral and Mrs. Linger., Colonel Marsden,
and Calla l Rice and family.

LONO WELLESLEY line declared his *mien-
tom of remaining peifectly neuter during the op-
prorching contest to represent the county of Wilts
iu Nib:anent. The election commetices this dry,
nrii the contest promises to he a hued one.
The late General BA 'nos, of the Life Guards,
v.v. fortunately persuaded to sell out a very ►hort
time before his death, by which his family gained
the saving of thirteen thousand pound*, for which
he so!rl his coannivrions. _

The 63t1 regiment, which landed latrly at Ports-
mouth from the West and marched to
Wiu-
rLr+ter on Friday, reunited from that city, and
.lu4arkril in the Loynl Brilow and Junta trans-
tmrti. Lieut. J. W. PRITCHARD, agent, for Ply-
mouth. The 85th regiment has removed from Ply-
-I.loml' to Brighton.
We learn from the Dnlalin and Cork Papers that
General DEVERI.UX is actively expediting his
military preparations fur nervier in South America.
Ills legion iv nearly complete. 'The Island of
St. Moningo is announced as the general rendez-
von, foe the troops engaged for the service of New
GrrnaJa.

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Among the adverse effects or the ne taxes is •
manufacture of spurious pepper to u Large amount.
The preartit age every day offers new character*.
Formerly we heard of travelling lecturers and itine-
i ant actors ; but now we Mire the novelty of Re-
verend Gentlemen going about the country us
moveable orators, to recommend Missionary So.
(aeries, and to advertise the best mode of converting
persons bred up under their own religion, into a
de.ertion of it.

A t Shrewsltury wool fair, on Wednewley, there
were few pocks in the Hall, and not many bnyers,
but none remained unsold. Coarse, 15•. to 20%.
per stone; fine fleeces, 20n. to 25.: ditto. South-
down was sold nearly is. per stone lower that. last
year, viz. 301. The cattle market was thin, but
prices were nearly the swine as last month; fat hessts,
Ott!. to 7d. per lb.; sheep and lambs, 7d. to 7Sd. ;
pigs lower ; cheese rather advanced ; good dairies,
554. to 635..
Unlike every former Lottery, the Scheme of the
piesent bas been so arranged by G. CARROLL,
the Contractor, as to eise to any number the °pours tttt ity
or Raining Three Prizes! whilst st the same time any tsom•
Ler which May base beets drawls a Blank, may become en-
titled to one of the large Capitals. The Lottery will be all
drawn on the lid of This Month, and Schemes, with hill
oittieulars, may be had At CARROILIN. fortunate Wiser,
Nu IV, Cornbill, and 26, Oxfind•stret.

Mai-BY-LANE THEATRE.


&tardily 4 Meeting of the Proprietors of thill
establishment was held for the purpose of reCeiving
the Report of the Select Committee.
Mr. CA 1.0 taFP. M P. being rolled to the Chair.
olnerved, that lie stow met the Proprietors teal, snitch more
maniffietion Than on any previous oevasiemo. the amount of
the subscription was 21„tenfl1. and be had ute doubt that
the *mho( 25,0001, avoid be raised in • verl short time. If
the Mersiug thought Proper to coatinue the pewees attic
Committee Ans • link longer, he felt enneinrent lint they
Would he of& io crake a .inefactory report lip the Gewerat
Commieter, who only ha.l the power of rstift ing any agree-
*meat which may be entered into. fie felt it doe to • Very
respectable class of persoas, the tradesmen who were credi-
tors to the establi.liment, to state, shut were it not fur
their moderation sod forbearance, it would lee impetus.
eible that say thing coated he don*. The Committee
had sera the twee renter., who were perfectly satisfied
with the arrangements !imposed to them. They had
sad also got the consent of the bowl holders to the ateloont
of 20,0001. out of 24,0001, and he had no duelist the
reenaiaiug somber would congeal is a few drys. They found
it their duty to state to the new renters, that the security
which the taw afforded elsoulel be granted to them; mud it
was but saw that they should be satisfied in this way. If
the powers of the Committee were continued, it would he
necessary that atwitter Meeting should be held, hut
They could not at present fix on any particular day.
In order to prevent any impression of partiality iu
leasing out the theatre, it *meld he proper to fix
a day beyond which nu tender would be received. In-
deed, as far as the Committee were commented. tin impu-
tation of the hood could attach, as their only object was to
let the theatre to the best advantage, both as to rent and se.
rarity. The security was a very great object, sued the
Committee were deternsiard that it should he unohjectius-
able. The Committee aboald cootioete to receive sealed
proposals op 'lo a gives day next week, at which pr.
riod the lessee should be declared. He felt satisfaction
is stating, that the creditors, to the amount of 29,265/.
had come into the proposals of the Committee, the whole
amount being 32,065/. and there was no doubt but the others
would else assent. Ile felt it leis dnly,as well as • plea.
more, to state, that the large antenna already received was
mainly owing to the munificent kindness of his Royal High.
ness the Prince Regent, who g may patrouised their 'ler-
tions.--(Applosse )—The Duke of York and Prince Leo-
pold had also assisted them very handsomely. Prom one
only of the Royal Family bad no answer beets received.
Mr. Rostra urged the necessity of the Proprietors coming
forward in order to complete tie proposed sous as soon as
possible; am whoever took the Theatre, would respire a con-
siderable time to decorate it, as well as to engage a sew set
of performers' a very excellent company of which could now
be obtained. Covent Gardeti was to open the oth September,
and it would he • great disadvantage to Drury-lane were the
former to get the start of it. Resides, they ought to recollect
there were • great number of persona looking with anxiety
to she opening of the 'Theatre, as it was their only means of
support. He wished it to be publicly known that thus was a
loan, not a subscription. The latter impression had, un-
doubtedly, kept many persons from coming forward.

It was.tkeo-suoved.and carried, that the Select Committee
should continue to receive sealed proposals fur natio' t►e
Theatre for a term of 10 or 14 years, op to taeo o'clock on
Tim/Way next, and that then the lessee was to be named.

Me. ROSINs said, it was necessary to allow those who made
tenders before to amend their offers, if they thought fit to
du so.

Mr. Alderman WOOD war of the same opinion. Persons
tiling 11w house fur 10 or 14 years would be inclined to give
a greater rent than if it was to be let fur seven year. only.
Mr. WaZOUT wished to know bow the private boxes were
to be disposed of, when the sums fur which they were secu-
rity were paid.
Mr. CALCRAFT said they would then form part of the ge-
serail interest of the concern. In four years the prevent loam
would 1w paid off; in six yearn after that the bond-holders
would he paid a sum of 24,0001 of capital debt. He could
assure the Meeting that no communication bad bee. made
by the Committee of the monist of any tenders made to
them.

A Proprietor said he had beard of the sum offered by Mr.
Kean—why was his offer know'', and the others conceded?
Mr. CALCRAFT....." That was stated in Ibis saloon by Mr.
Kenible "

Pnowszwron—" But I have heard of Mr. Kew's in.
creased offer."
Mr. Cra.caarr—u What is it?"
PROPRItTolt—m Ten thousand pounds."'
Mr. CALCRAIPT—" Do you know the conditions on which
be makes this offer, as tis the amount of taxation which he
is to pay, what security he is to give!" kc.
PautßlLT44l—" I do not."

Mr. Cat.cnare—" Thtn you know nothing about hi■
ofra ?" He declared no communication had been made by
the Committrc as to any of she fernier..
_ .

It was thee snowed and rarriid that the Consmittee have
leave in sit •Rain. The amount of the sebscriptiea was
then stated; it was 22,388/. of which 3001. was collected i■
Ihr worn.

Mrs. °vit.'', in subscribing her name for 251. (her ee-
-1 subscription), said, " This is no time fur mak-
ing aprerlw s ; oe Want money. Let us subscribe generously,
and summit this establishment, as a monument to the me-
mory of poor old Sheridan."

Thanks were voted to the Chairman, and the Meeting
separated.

The follnwit,g is an extract of u letter from Holy.,
head, dated the 1511 i lops.—

The Talbot steanavessel, which arrived beer this morn-
ing front Howth, took fire, whilst lying close to the pier ;
hut by the great exertions of the persons then present she
was saved from total destruction. A considerable part of
her deck, however, has been cut away, to prevent the fire
spreading. A poor fellow, who was employed in this work,
had his finger chopped off in the harry and confusion inst.
pirable front so alarming an accident. The vessel has, for-
tunately, iu this instance, been saved, as it was perfectly
calm ; bad there been a heti se, she must have burned down
to the water's edge."

On Saturday last the King's Prize given to the
Royal Company of Archers. was shot for, in Frunits-
field Links, by thirty ArcNees, and gained by Capt.
H. Deans, R.N. In the afternoon an elegant en-
tertainment was given ;it Archers' Hall, by the
Mrtabers of the Royal Company, to the Earl of
Hupeto ))))) oil his election as Captain-General, in
place of the late Duke of Enceinte)). The Earl
of Morton. the Lord President, Sir %V. J. 1191 W,
Sir George S. Mar kviizie, Sir John Hope, General
Ilupe, and about sixty other Members of the Royal
Company attended the Meeting; and there were
also present, Admiral Otway and Copt. Maitland.
Sir Howard Elphisistone. Sir James Dough., and
the other Officers of the Staff, the Field-Officers of
the 10th Humus and Gilt foot, and other distill..
Officers, as visitors. After dinner, an
elegant dessert was served up un a variety of splendid
plate. consisting of former prizes gained by the
Members of the Royal Company.

Pro/ uRF.D BA L.— William Millets, convicted
of evil and corrupt peijury at the last June Old
Bailey Se.lllolol, IP 10 Piatild 111 the pillory in the front
of Newgate this day, at twelve o'clock. He had
offered Isionselfas hail. hefire Mr. Justice RICHARD•
SON, in an action in the. Contrition Pleas, when his
exhibits, mid the representations he more to, proved
to he false. The convict will subsequently be
transported. The case was 'given at length iu our
Paper,