The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1818-07-30 00:00:00

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ROYAL THEATRICALS.

In the year 1749, the tragedy of Coto was per-
formed by the children of his Royal Highness
FRk:DERICR Prince of %VALES, Assisted by some
of their juvenile companions, at Leicester-house,
Leicester-square, before a brilliant assemblage of
the Prince's friends. Of the performers on that
occasion, all, we believe, with the exception of his
present MAJESTY, who was then about eleven years
of age, have made their exits from this sublunary
Scene. The dramatis persons, were thus repre-
sented :
Portia: Prince GEORGE (his
• present Majesty).
Jnba
Cato Master NI,GENT.
Senspronius — EVALYS.
Lucia,.... — MONTAGUE.
Perini
Saphar The Hon. NORTff
(son of Lord Nottrit).
Marcus.
Marcia . Princess AUGUSTA.
PrilfceSs ELIZABETO•
The subjoined Prologue was spoken by Prince
GEORGE. Our readers will perceive the similarity
of the sentiment contained in the lines—
• What, though ahoy, it may with pride be said,
A lay, in England burn, in Etigland bred,"
with that n hich is to be footed in his MAJESTY'S
first speech from the throne—" born and educated
iu England, I glory in the name of Briton."
PROLOGUE.
To speak with freedom, dignity, and ease,
To learn those arts which may hereafter please;
Wise authors say—let youth, in earliest age,
Rehearse the poet's labours on the singe.
Nay more, a nobler end is still behind,
The poet's labours elevate the mind;
Teach sour young hearts with gest'ruus Rre to born,
.And feel the virtuous sentiments we learn.
'I" attain these glorious ends, what play so fit,
As that, wriere all the powers of human wit
Combine, to dignify great Cabo's name,
To deck his tomb, and consecrate his fame
Where Lilrerty! 0 name fur ever dear!
Breatliis forth in rimy line—aud bids us fear
Nor pains, nor death, to guard our sacred Lot
But bravely perish in our country's cause?
Patriots indeed! worthy that honest name,
Through every time and t•tation still the same.
Should this Imperil...• to my years tie thought,
Kisow—'tis the first great lesson I was taught.
Olaf, tho' a boy, it way with pride be said,
A boy, in England born, is England ire! :
Where freedom well become.' the tallied state,
For there the love of liberty's innate.
Yet more—hefirc my eyes those heroes stand,
(Whom the great "ILLIAM brought to bless this land,
To guard, with pious care, that geo'rons plan,
Of pow'r well-hounded—which he first began.
I:ut, while my great forefathers fire my mind,
The friend, the joy, the glory of mankind;
Can I forget that there is one more dear
Hut he is present—and 1 must fin bear.
[lt is a pity that voly e f these patriotic maxims
should have been lost bight of in the course of his
AJ ESTY'S
r.pi LOGUE.
Spoken by the Princess AUGUSTA and Prince EDWARD.
Princes: Augusta—The Prologue's filled with such fine
phrases,
GEGRGE will alone have all the praises,
Poi,ss we eau (to get in vogue)
Contrive to speak an Epilogue.
Primes Edrard •••••GEORG r true, tunclisaf'd to
mention
His future gracious intention;
In such heroic strains, that MI tsars
lfitl t'er deny his soul is Roman.
But what have you or I to say to
The pompous sentialents of Cato'
Gront;t: is to have imperial sway;
Our task is only to obey.
And (tint ine, I'll not thwart his will,
But be his faithful Juba still.
Princess ningnota.—Why, not to under-rate your merit,
Others would court with different spirit :
And 1, pee ham might like another,
A little better than a brothel.,
Could I hate one of England's breeding--
But 'tis a point they all agreed is,
That I mutt *1%4 a forcigner,
And cross the sea—the Lord know: where.
Tel, kl we go wherc'er I will,
England shall hare wen wishes still!
Primes Edword.—ln England born, my inclination,
Like your's, is wedded to the nation;
And future times, I hope will see
Me General in reality.
—lndeed I wish to this land,
is my father's strict command;
And none he ever gave, will be
More clues fully obeyed by me.
• Doubtless the Princesses of the present day cherish a
similar freliag.

Lady IlEarttcort's intended rnut, nn Tuesday
evening, did nut take place, her ship bring

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.—The rano". !edged
term appears to be six years, which preclude the
enforcement of payment, ‘vitlirpoit an act of ac.
knowledgment shall appear against thr Dtfendant
in such cause ; but it has been ruled in a late
case, that if un application has been made, and
the party suppord to be inaleloterl deny file debt,
sue It information, on the part ul the applicant, is
not to be construed iuto au acknovilediputtit—Gal
the contrary.

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FASHIONABLE MOVEMENTS.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Buckingham have left
Stowe for their seat, Aviescion, Hants.
Earl Temple left Buckiughant-house, Pall-mall, yesterday,
for the Continent.
Earl and Countess Cowper and family left their house
in George-street, Hasover-square, yesterday, for their seat,
Pansanger, Herts.
Colonel and Mott Cooper arrived yesterday at the Claren.
don Hotel, litmd.street, from their scat in Gloucestershire.

Lord and Lady Ashburton have left the Brunswick House
Hood, Haunver•rquare, for Paris.
Earl Whitworth and the Duchess of Dorset have Ifft
Emile, Kent, fur their eat, Buckhuist Park, Surs•'x , iu
few days they intend to go to Worthing, where they hare
taken a house for two months.

Indy Heathente leaves town in a few days fur Brighton,
where her Ladyship has taken a house for three mouths.
Sir George and Lady Warreuder are expected to leave town
next week for the Continent.

The Earl and Countess of Shaftebbury are expected to km
town in a few days, for their seat in Doi setshire.
General Deterque has an ired at Brunet's Hotel, from the
Continent.

ENGLISH OPERA.

Mr. SHEIIIDAN's admirable opera, The Dutton,.
attracted a full and elegant audience last
Miss CAncw's Clara is entitled to the warmest
rake. Several of her song, including '6 When
sable night," were encored. She executed that
chur iiiiii g air with west sweetness, taste, and ex-
pression. tier style is exactly that of Miss
STF.PHENS. Mr. PEA RM AN, to Don Curios,
sang with great taste and delicacy. The other
characters were well sustained, and the piece went
off wi►h eclat.