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t DIVIT•LANN.
.144 lash' the eohiic opera of FoNtainebleast was
1 )iptsfqemed a% khis theatre to a crowded house. The
..pise• throeghout was remained Vith :great talent.
Jmet wish steneivl applause. Mu. lEtt.urros's
kland exhibited an animated pictitre,of the imf.
ily
pt but fortunate rake. Mr. VEADNAN, iu
kev
• ' Wwiai with 'l
considerable sands
effect.uliii I ut
Fil: de. i r 14/1/eu (hereshoe
Amie ; and Just like Lore, though inTerior, per.
halve. to Mr. return's, was yet saw; in a fine style.
and dererverl ell the applause that, folloived. A
htt,MtiabapeT made his first appearance is
Mond Itorkatlette Pedalo, the first. effort of
as actor au she London boards ought,/ in AMA
rase's, to be passed over in silence ; • many cursek
tend to depress, him; and it is only after a se-
coud pe.thiad appearance that a asOrtill and ins.
partial ;estimate can be formed ;ef his talents.
Were We, however. to notice Mr. 140. RDAUNT,
even utilar,..it would be in term. favourable and
encouragisig. Mr. BUTI.BR, who :has already
appeared at this Theatre, and whose first 31111Wilf-
anCe 814,e. in our opinion. a flattering promilie of
his rucrieur,• cease out this eight as Air John
Ball: a part of little comps**, but, such as it is,
it war playvil by Mr. llotuta in a manner
blatnelen throughout—iu many points original,
foreihre, and effective ; we were glad to see him
encouraged by the applause of the Stowe, anal .
we can rinrettain very little doubt indeed of his
entire success. The Tally-ho of Mr. RUSSELL
yip very good in its way—lively. Watling, and
eulgw. Mr. M'KEoi played Henry in a very
faultless slyly. This young soma has a peculiarly
sweet sorte—o pleasing, gentlemanly, and modest
addra.; he Iva. much applauded, particularly in
the fine air Let fume sound her trattriiet, which
he gave with great sweetness and force. Miss
Kti.a.tr. who appeared in the very extravagance
of the Parisian fashion, played Dolly Bull with
that grace aud liveliness so peculiar to this ac-
coroplishrd and almost unequalled actres..—
Mis. Miaow', Lady Bull was very well.—
Miss CAREW, was very clever. She sang the dif-
firma moors incidental to the character in a truly
delightful meatier, mid richly merited the illau.
i dits of the audience.—lf we bad time or eirace to
notice Mrs. BLAND, Miss PRYER, &c. it would be
in terms of appriibation.
The amusing farce of Past Tea o'Cloek fol-
lowed, in winch the combined efforts of Mu sacs
and Ketone kept the house in almost tine con-
tinued roar of laughter.

COVENT-GARDEN.

A gentleman of the name of Abnigaire made a
most uo.successful debut at this house last night.
He selected, fur his first appearaucr, the character
tor /fez eider the Creat, is Lag's bombastic tra-
gedy arl that title. To play this part well, a man
might to possess those physical !Dowsers that are tie-
emery to give effect to the declamatory style in
which the tragedy is written. Mr. MAMMY does
wet isoss.ies such powers. His voice is remote weak
and unmusical—and his whole m er betrayed it
want of that impassioned energy which ought to dis-
tinguish A/exile/fees thirst scenes. In action and
attitude he was stiff and formal—slid his mode of
treading the stage was like " the minced pit of an
ambling msg." His countenance is rather handsome
mud his person not uisplessing—but, if he had the
form of an Adonis he could not succeed Ins the me-
tropolitan stage (whatever he may do is the count.) )
until he has acquired • new voice sod • stew judg.
mitt. The audiesites very soots after lie snide his
how, discovered his manifold imperfections, and
expressed their sentiments most unceremoniously.
Mr. Mangum has an unfortunate knack of clap-
ping his hands together, particularly when he is in
a paroxysm of passion. The sound produced by
the collision is equal to that occasioned by the ex-
plosion of a large detonating ball. This pecu-
liarity the Gentlemen of the pit imitated with
gnat exactness—and, after the first Iwo or three
scenes, Mr. AMHER•T'S appearance was the signal
foe • desultory clapping of hands, resembling
hedge-firing, iu different parts of the pit. In the
fourth and fifth acts, the great body of the audi-
ence manifested their displeasure more strosigly,
particularly *hen Mr. AMHERif gave theist souse
hid, though sufficiently palpable, imitations of
KRA*. 'llse partial clapping of bolds, which
had a very laughable effect, gave way to loopy
hisses,
hisses, and cries of " Off. en, in the midst of
which the curtain fell. When Mr. ABBOTT stepped
lorwerd to announce the play for this evening, loud
cries of 4.4 Massager!" were heard—but they were
suit persisted io. Thus began, and thus terminated
Mr. AMHERST'S first, and, we rather suppose§
his last appearance on these buordb. Mr.
Macaasoir's Clams, in which character he ap-
peared foe the first time, was well acted. We
could, however, soothing extraordinary in leis
performance—uothing stoat justified the taking the
par; from his predecessor, whose Chios. rude,
. bold, mad manly as it was, we certainly prefer.
—Mrs. Bun e, as Rummel, gave a very lively idea
of she furious passions by which thorbreust of the
discarded favourite is torus. Wt. FAUCET sus-
tamed the character of Stuart' very agreeably.
The house was well filled.
SURREY ERRATUM.
This theatre closed last night under the illus-
trious auspices of their Royal Higlitieeses the Duke
and Duchess of KatiTotho were ushered to and from
their box by the Proprietor amid the acclamations
of a must brilliant assemblage, two-thirds of which
were ladies. The evening was appropriated for
the benefit of Mrs. DIRDIN, and the house was
crowded with the best company at a very early hours
fiod sure time nog was rapturously sung at the ro-
ttener and depaiture of the Royal Patrons, who, as
heittufore, expressed their high approbation of the
whole performance. Mrs. Moustotn was never
aerie 11101 advantage than nu this
occasions

Mein.
" hf 'attached friend* and altrie the iseiforinere led artists
of the establishment, 'ailataiceneii)rs exertion. I omit :moils
Abash as having murieseed me all yam fidetirs, 4ire to be
eivijoinett with me in fervent recollection of the sitipport yea
have collectively aidivls ideally adcorileil tawm ; asel
aribrins you. while respccifully 'stint leave till 'Christen a,
ititse in our tel operetta**, allbodeb it *ay sot be en Om
pryer of mortals to einainosid amilmai. it shall ewer be our
Ann mad hottest codeamor to ataell,
ADELPIIT• (LATE SANE PAXEIL).
This theatre was opened last night for the iirvt
time since it became the property of the prevent
Proprietors. The •ockiowledged rvoccti suet
variety of the company, attic) the extrusive arrange.-
mettle throughout the whole of the scenic depart-
meetly, which were knows; to have beets carried into
effect preparatory to the new cinematic campaign of
this agreeable little theatre; presented a corohina-
lion of attraction, which could stof fail to love in-
vited a numerous and fashionable audience:. At an
early hour the house was IMed itl every pro, mot
the elms-boxes presented a brilliant invetaibla 5e of
rank and beauty.
As soon us the curtain drew up an occasional ad-
dress was spoken by Mrs. *. S. CHATTEILII.ST
Mr. Lee (the acting and Hoge Massager). The
substance of the address visa to bespeak the, pa-
t Ke of the public for the new awl exit oded
efforts of the theatre. ft was delivered in • very
impresvive manner by Mr. Lee. asset Mrs. CICAT-
TERLEY infucLed into her part of else recitatiots a
great deal of naivete and humour.
The performances commenced with a my, comic
btorletta called The Creel. Dragon ; or. l're trite
forgot. This little 'nee depended in a great
degree ill the exertions of the performers for its
support. The comic parts were racelleoily sup-
ported by Mr. LEE. Mr. REETE. Nlr. W. S.
CIIATTERLEY. Mr. Wi i.k insoN, Mr. Cow r.r.
Ws ELIZA SCOTT, Mrs. BENETZRIEDEK. anti

Miss Wiwi A. also sustained their respective louts
with much spirit. The burletta pleased its epoch,
but that which foliated pleased us iistiiiitely more.
We speak of the Pas de Trois, clawed by the
Misseib DENNETT, late of Coveill-gardeo Theatre,
whore exquisitely graceful movements have for ►e.
venal seasons ;oast excited the admiration of the
town. They on this occasion mode their first ap-
pearance on these hoards, and in engaging such
accomplished artists, the proprietor has *hews) a
laudable determination to foster native talent, and
to place before the public time whose abilities
have commanded universal praise. - Ali euthuaiamit
of applause marked their entrauce—such applause
as liherdity always couceiles to merit. Their Pus
de T►uis was danced in the most elegant style. The
slow movements were beautiful, dud formed a
charming contrast to the quick and lively step that
followed, in the execut of Which grace and
agility were blended. We tiellel beheld greater
harmony of motion. They were loudly encored,
sod the repetition. if possible, pleased more than
the first performance.
The concluding piece was the budetta of 7'ons
Tharob. which was got up in a most effective man-
• CUATTERLET's King Archer was a rich piece
of comic acting; Reeves Lord Griszk deservedly
.drew forth es much laughter as LIPTON'S; tVeodle
and Doodle found excellent representatives in
Jonas and CAMPBELL (the former has considerable
musical skill) ; and Miss NUMET (from the Surrey
Theatre) was an inimitable The Throb. But tier
promiutut attraction ifs the piece was Mrs. A Lsoe's
first appearance at this theatre in the character or
Donaluna. We cannot but lament that genuine
comic powers like those of this lady should not, on
the present occasion, find, as. they hive heretofore
done, a wider sphere fur their display on the hoards
of the winter theatres. There comsat be in, her
particular walk a MOPS UPON!, wore pleasing, or
more agreeable actress, and we congratulate this
theatre on the acquisition of having a lady so
well qualified to give force mod variety to
characters of geutnue comedy. [lee perform-
mice last night displayed a rich and excel-
lent specimen of that species of burlesque comic
humour, whit+ the part is intended to ;snottily.
We miter saw the mock dignity of lloNuleallu so
admirably sustained. Mrs. A LBW. was received on
her entrance, as well as throughout the barletta,
erith the most rapturous applause, which she justly
nserited fur the spirit and anima' of her per-
formance.
The whole arrangements of this theatre, so far as
we could hastily glance et then% in the bustle am
first ;sight's performance, reflect the highest cre lit
upon the taste stud liberality of the lwroprietor and
Massager. It gives us pleosare is !hod th►e smaller
theatres making sorb dramatic exertioue as we tied
ut this house, and we trdst the liberality of the
public will extend to them the support to which
they are so well retitled.
The I►erfuttsauses were given out for repetition
amid goat applause.
The &cautious of the theatre are improved and
renewed iti many parts, and the scenery is admira-
bly. painted.

Friday evening we hod the plre►nre of witnessing
the celthrottit,ll4r.. Atkcitter performance of Richard
the :third. Oil his uaismtuble representation ut the
crooked-buck tyiarit, it is almost savettlonus tv
dwell; it is enough to ray, he was euthu.i.sttrully
reettreil in the metropolis us. the avowed rival of
its 'favourite linaitotitd. wilth dckrrc.ce to

•• • •
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poen o$ tko Calif links took hi at 111
'Court this morning. Mr. Haut, who had hero a
l'alsoet trine previous in ettersdasice. rose and *Jibe's- •
r A1,61..7404. in the following Muoullr
bly. Hunt—Will your Lordship allow ale to a.k
sue portion I
, . The Chief Justice—Who are you ? 011 Jr.
Haut..
Mi, yinnt-1 wish to llpw whether my cause is
removed from the paper ?-whither I can bring it
ukor not !
The Chief Justice.—.YOo have eh canoe in this
riper. There is an indictment, in which you are
the prosecutor. but it connot color on now. VIM
,nere here ou Saturday, hid. 'on receiving an iii-
timetion from ism of the manner in which
jou should proceed, }'oh went at declaring ,
what you would des, is. debetice of that iutt
ovation. You answered be is a rude and inipern.r;
manner—and, after whist you said. I thought it
proper to declare. that would not allow that god
to be called on, in consequence of which the Jo•y
were dimissed. 1 told you then, and I tell yoo nine,
that indecorum cannot be tolerated in this
When you come properly, and wish this prow cot ion
to be tiroceeaed its, your application wilt be atten:eit
to. It may be brought forward its the witit•go after
next term. 11 ut certainly not oow. In themetiontie I
will consult my Learned Brothers, mewl know front
them whether I did not adopt the mist prop,/
course, in not taking your cause on Satordayt is sl e
Best Mode of vindicating the character of the Court.
Mr. Hunt—Your Lordship has observed that
said something rude on Saturday. 11 1 *ilia go-,
jour Lordship will allow me to my I ant bur'''• icr
it. Bid, under such peculiar circumitance, 0,..1!
some allowance will be made for mr, if 1 have done
wrong. 1 seldom retract—but. if 1 err, 1 in.ite,rel.
dress as soon possible. Here has been a WO
hanging over my head for twelve month.. WO it it .
statism! that I should seek to lute the prossrViiiidit

founded on it brought forward a• soon a's prissibly.
The Chief Justice—l think I did make a 11.41.
once, by doing what I did on Saturday. II I
exerted my authority. as I might base dour, sing
a•, perhaps, I ought to halm done, the result *bull
have been far more inconvenie►►t to you.
Mr. Mint—Your Lotthltip stated that I itioy be
allowed to apply to the Court of king's Ilent•ti.
The Chief Justice—l have not now sand say thing
shout your applying to the Court. I ul►arrred.
that I would apply to my Learned illothert§ t•►
know whether my 1.01 allowing your cause to I.e
called was. under the circumstances, a tit coarse to
be s►loprrd.
Mr. Hunt—On Satu►day your Lordship said, I
aliKl.t apply to the Cebrt.
The Chief Justice—You certainly n►uy apply.
It is s matter in which you will use your own d►s-
c►etion.
M►. Hunt—l am placed in a very awkward
situalion, and will certainly make a point of apply.
iuK nest Term to the Court of king's Bench.
Mr. hunt then withdrew.
MONEY LENDERS.
MAIM AIM OTUSINI. ASSIOIIISIS Or WILCOX,
• - • a. •OSTIX.

This *as me action against the acceptor of a
bill of exchonge, drawn in June 1816, fur the sum
of 2,51. and payable in one month.
Mr. Scaacart stated, that Mr. Francis Au.tio,
the brother of the acceptor, being in want of a suns
of money, applied to a person of the name of Neale,
who was in the habit of lending cosh, to negociute a
bill. Mr. F. Austin. who was paymaster in the
West Middlesex Militia, went to the house of Neale.
accompanied by Captain Chambeno of the same
regiment, sad mated the object of his visit. Mr.
Neale bring satisfied with the name he gave as Sr.
curdy. agreed to procure the money, winch he ul.
homely did, deducting the sum of SO/. for a quan-
tity of buttons, which Mr. F. Austin thought
prop rls purchase. In payment of these buttoos,
the bill was endorsed over to Mr. Wilcox, it furnish-
ing ironmonger, who paid the difference iii Bank
paper. When the hill became due it was ills-
hosionresi-i-oad a second bill was given for 2931. to
cover it, but neither had been paid. The lathy
bill was kept as a collateral security by his clients,
who hod been compelled to bring the iiresetit
action.
Mr. Neale proved the haod.writiag of the De.
readout.
Mr. Gnomes', for the Defendant, detailed die
whole of the transaction, which be denominated *
grossly usurious one, as it afterwards appeased iit
evidroce: Iffe admitted that the hill for 2751. hail
beets negociatert. and .225/. received' by Mr. F.
Austin—but as to the. 50/. worth or button'. he
never had them in his posisession--ond indeed *hat
could an officer iii' the army want with such an ar-
ticle? Here it would be salted, who was Mr.
Near lie was one of those good-natured gentle.
then, who accommodated the needy with money
either Oil bills, or en any other good security.
Those who were in want of a friend, would find a
gesitlemon it 'No. 8. Lower John-street, Goblet.-
square, who would accommodate Owns in the
kindest mintier. The advertisementi of such brew-
'silent persons swarmed in the newspapers—hut he
was surptised,N fief the numerous elpnrirreS inCotirts
of Law, that indieideals could suffer themselves
to he defrauded by their arts, which were as stale
and commodes those of that class of rogues, deno-
minated ring-droppers. lie would call witormeri to
prove that this was a usurious transaction. in which
Mr. Neale and Mr. \l'ilcox were partners—end if
be did so, he would be entitled to a verdict.
Mr. F. Austin deposed, that in June. 1816, tie
was paymaster of the West Middlesex Militia, rod
Mid, at that time,soccusion for wanus of marry. Ha
applied to Neale for 2251. which he wanted to pay
td Giorettinsent, sod be prod's, ed a list. in' *loch

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wises. I 'howl/ say, I sheeseely ih..k pm. '
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pap tiegitootifler. 1e •Io *riles". the aisles whit* hive
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peer litteinlinitstigioee soli derided _ ' •
" for the eissoing seem% in additloo to the • iiiefieetose's
fswourstee yon halm hitherto rnortitted, wrest peignaoses
of distinguished abilities atosesigsged is tint ; sod wool
dronialie (or, Isbell'''. I way soli aro mein.
1111 tie) prodoctione are inl forteertli,.etVit 0' arrange-