The National Register.
London, England, 1821-05-27 00:00:00

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The mail from Corfu brings an account, dated the
2-Ith April, that the Greeks were again in possession
of Patras. They had also obtained possession of
Modone, as the Greek flag was seen flying there by
a vessel which passed from Alexandria to Trieste
It was also stated that the Greek were in actual
possession of Napoli di Rumania, the strongest for-
tress belonging to the Turks, and which, if the re-
port should be confirmed, must have been taken
by surprise, as the Turks are remarkable fbr their
obstinate defence of fortifications.
It is said that King Ferdinand having lately s nt
a present of fine Spanish wine to their Majesties the
King and Queen, the whole was conveyed to the
King's cellars, but that on the application of her
Majesty, her share was immediately sent to Bran-
denburgh-house. This transfer having transpired
in the neighbourhood, the right was construed as a
present from the King, and hailed as a proof of a
reconciliation between their Majesties, and the
happy event was celebrated in a joyful peal by the
bells of Hammersmith Church.

COVENT GARDEN THEATRE.A new farce, en-
titled the Grand Tour ; or, Stopped al Rocheder,
was produced at this theatre on Tuesday night.—
The plot consists in three young fellows, a waggish
artist, Sebright by name (Mr. Jones), a modest
music-master, Blushington (Mr. Duruset), and a
French dancing-master, Mous. Pastorelli (Mr.
Yates), having joined in the purchase of a share of
a lottery ticket, which is drawn a prize, become
entitled to 2,0001. among them, which they agree
to spend in making The Grand Tour together.—
But arriving at Rochester, they stop there some
time, till their fonds being nearly exhausted, they
are rather at a lugs whether to proceed further or
return. Blushington, however, having contrived,
during their stay, to win the heart of Lefty (Miss
Beaumont), the daughter of Venture, a general
dealer at Rochester (Mr. Blanchard), who has fixed
the next day for her marriage with Violet, a cockney
oil and colourman in High.holborn (.Ir. Liston),
whom he has never seen, Sebright undertakes to
secure the union of his friend with the young lady, •
which, after one complete defeat, lie at length suc-
ceeds in bringing about, and out of his contrivances
fin- that purpose the incidents of the piece. wine of
theta ludicrous enough, and sufficiently remove.'
from probability arise. The plot is well conceived
to produce comic effect, and the dialogue is enliven-
ed with equivoque and smart repartee it is evi-
dently the production of an author conversant with
the stage effect, and was well supported by the per.
formers. Emery afforded much amusement in tile
character of a drunken Yorkshireinan ; but enough
has not been done tot Liston, as the whole burthen
of the piece rests on Jones. The farce has since
undergone some judicious alterations, and was ex-
ceedingly well received.
WATER•WOkES.—The report of the select com-
mittee of the House of Commons on the supply of
water to the metropolis has been printed. After a
review of the six water companies which at present
supply Westminster and London, and discussing the
questions—whether there is any improvement in the
supply, how far it is proportioned to the increase in
the demand, and whether that improvement could
have been obtained upon terms so much inure fa-
vourable as to set the increase of rate at present
demanded in the light of an extravagant over-
charge? the committee recommended that a bill
should be introduced and limited to four years, re-
straining the companies from advancing the rate
beyond the proportion of 25 per cent. on the old
rates, for what is termed the ordinary service of
water for domestic purposes, leaving high and extra
services as matters of agreement between the purtie,,
but defining the one and the other, and establishiog
as far as may be found pnwticab!e, fixed rules tur
the rates of charge on trades consuming large quati-
titiesuf water. It is further recommeuded that the
bill should contain a clear definition of what shall
be deemed high and extra services, and rides for
fixing the cases in which the companies shall be at
liberty to withdraw the supply from individuals, Ls-
pecially the extent to which they shall be allowed to
look to the premises fur payment in default of tile
occupant ; fur preventing the waste of water, and
for rendering the remedies of the companies fair this
purpose, and for the recovery of their dues, as etti-
cacious us possible. The committee add, that a
judicature of this sort might be formed in each di -
trict, by one person nominated by the coti,paity,
another by the lavishes within the district, who,
unless they concur in their choice, might each ilit.
initiate a person, and the appointment be deterniined
by lot to be drawn hetiare a miagistrat_ ; the too o
persons thus appointed to chaise a third. Iher. p rt
recommends *owe other suboidniate regulatio,,s a.ad
suggestions.
In the house of Commons, as soon as the Army
Estimates are disposed of, the Chancellor of the
Exchequer will name a day when he will bri,
forward the Budget, which wil! conclude the re-
winning irupuraant business of the session.