The National Register.
London, England, 1816-06-30 00:00:00

MR. ILEAN'.S REPLY.

Gentlemen—lf I s-;tl:lriMttedastantoieloquence it is on the
resent occasion, when I feel how incapable I am to reply so my friends
to the glowing and brilliant language they have used. 1 cannot but
lament my deficiency, and express my pleasuntble feelings in the dic-
tates of my heart. Gentlemen, it is not hyperbole when I declare that
this inoment is the proudest of my existence in public favour. There
has been, there is, there will be those, that hold an equal. perhaps su-
perior share ; but the superiority I have gained in the attachment of
my brother professionals. I will resign to an one. It has ever been
my study to maintain their good opinion ; and this token of regard I
proudly conceive a testimony of the success of my endeavours. As
true feeling, I humbly consider, can be expressed in few words, I shall
endeavour to be as brief as possible; but I must be deemed insensible
if I did not express how fully I appreciate the honour conferrod utt me
in the presence now, and past attentions of, Mr. Palmer, the Father
of the Stage. A certain prejudice generally exists in favour of early
impressions, particularly in the veterans who can remember the old sad
acknowled,,,ed superior school the respect they owe the memories of
a Garrick, Barry, and Gibber, makes them consider them always alive
and present; consequently I must say, the approbation of u man who
has trod the boards with those whose fame must live for ever, is the
we plot ultra of dramatic commendation. Still, I say, I should re-
ceive this valuable donation with diffidence, did not my heart whisper
me, that my professional success but ;,-,ratifies me so far as it procures
roe the means of serving those who may not be equally fortunate; nor
can envy, however violent against mc, confute a bold asseveration—
fEltrtitte her exaltsd, alas has not changed me. I conclude, Gentlemen.
with offering you. individually and all, my sincere thanks; assuring
you I.lllt it shall always be my study to preserve your good wishes; and
that the action of this hour is engruven on my heart, and will live there,
rnecutria as eterna." . . .

The Cup is a ckf-d mut) re, and does:infinite credit to the taste
of Mr. Hamlet, the artist who prepared it. It in formed after
the beautiful antique vase in Warwick Castle. The liacelia
naliau ornaments in alto rencro are exemited with consummate
art. The inscription is short and appropriate. The mime,. of
the donors are all inscribed on the side, ith au apt and de-
served quotation from Ilassinger, in compliment to Mr. Kean.

Mr. Kean is engv:ll for three nights to perform in
Operatic Characters, at the new English Opera-house,
and is expected to make his appearance there very shortly.
The theatrical world are highly interested in this new
attempt.
The Prince of Saxe Cobourg, attended by Sir Robert
Gardiner, visited Drury-lane Theatre on Tuesday, to
Om his commands respecting u box tin- his Royal Con-
sort and himself for the next season. The Princess
Charlotte would have accompanied him, but her limy:a
Highness was prevented by a slight cold, which, however,
we arc happy to say, is likely to be of only temporary
duration. The box fixed upon for the Royal personages,
is on the King's side, and next to that of the Duke of
Bedford.

We lament to hear that Mr. Sheridan lies dangsronaly
ill at his house in Saville-row. He has, it appears, been
in a declining state for some time. His complaint is
said to be an internal inflammation, augmente2 by a re-
cent -cold. The physicians yesterday had tittle topes of
his recovery.
yesterday's paper .rays, letters from Paris state, that
Mrs. Jordan died at St. clos.d on Monday morning. last.
She was taken ill of an inflammation on the chest, end
died by the rupture of a Iliood-yessel.—We hope the
statement is incorrect. When shall we loot upon her
like again ?"
Wednesday night a very alarming fire broke cut at Mr.
oy's, Back inglia m•plare. Fitzroy-square, %%bid, entirely coo-
' sumed the whale of On vaimable CiniteUts. 1t e are ham to
a tate that uu rites aerr lust.