The National Register.
London, England, 1821-10-21 00:00:00

THE TIONANAL REGISTER

slightly indisposed. He is generally afflicted with a
complaint in his legs in Autumn. but his general
health is good. The city of Lyons appears to be
visited periodically with political disquietude. It is
occasionally agitated by some restless characters,
similar to the Orange factions in Ireland. A dis-
turbance occurred in consequence of a toast having
been given at a public entertainment, namely, gi Li-
berty and the Constitution"—this and other popular
toasts were re-echoed by some persons near the Ta-
vern, which roused the choler and chagrin of the
ultras, and the interference of the Municipal Au-
thorities was found necessary to restore order, or
rather to suppress the harmless, if not salutary
effervescence, of public opinion. According to ac-
counts from Madrid of the sth inst. the unhappy
towns of Tortosa is filled with dcath, which is
making gigantic strides, sweeping away whole fa-
milies, especially at Roquilla. Mequinenza is sur-
rounded with a cordon, and two unhappy persons,
who had the temerity to pass it, have been stopped
and given up to the rigour of the laws. A private
letter from Marseilles, dated the ith inst. announces
the entrance of two Spanish vessels into that port
occasioned by dress of weather. The crews, on
their knees, implored to be admitted in the Lazaret-
to, but were peremptorily refused, and not having
put to sea again as ordered, the authorities threat-
ened to sink them, and mortars were ranged for that
purpose, on seeing which they put to sea in despair.
They were from Malaga. The Bishop of Tortosa
has fallen a devoted victim to his humanity. He
inhaled the baneful pestilence, and died the third
day after the first symptoms of attack. The Spanish
physicians do not agree in opinion respecting the
frightful malady: some pronounce it the yellow
fever, whilst others affirm that it the Guinea negro
malady, or black vomit. Five French physicians
arrived at Perpignan on the Bth inst., and set off
again on the following day for Barcelona.

Ministers, among the plans of retrenchment in
immediate contemplation, mean to act upon the Re-
port of the Finance Committee respecting the office
of Receivers-General of counties throughout the
kingdom. There are at present two or more officers
of this class in some counties, but it is proposed to
reduce the number to one in each county. Their
average income has hitherto been about 2,0001. a
year, exclusive of the advantages of the regular ba-
lance, amounting to 6,5001. a year, which these
officers are permitted to retain in their hands: but
henceforth the compensation of the Receiver-Gene-
ral is to be red•jced to a dry salary of 6001. a year,
without any other emolument, it being intended
that no balance whatever shall in future remain in
the hands of the Receiver-General,and even in cases
where the business of a county is divided between
two or more offices, the individual officer who un-
dertakes to do the whole on the lowest terms is to
have the preference. As a consequence of the abo-
lition of the balance of 6,5001. the large securities
now demanded from the Receivers-General, amount-
ing to 100,0001. and upwards, will no longer be
required ; but surely, though this may be a good
reason for reducing the security, it does not justify
its total annihilation. The same quantity of'the
public money will continue to pass through the
hands of the Receiver-General, although it is not
exposed in his hands to the same risk.
The King's hounds, the whole of which were
nearly destroyed by disease, at Brighton, last year,
have been renovated this season by various couples
of fine dogs, presented to his Majesty by the Earl
Fitzwilliam, the Earl of Derby, and the Duke of
Grateon. The breed of the Earl Fitzwilliam and
the Earl of Derby are said to be the finest in the
kingdom.
Letters of administration of the personal estate
and effects of the lute Christophe, King of Hayti,
were, on the 3d instant, granted by the Prerogative
Court, to his widow and relative, residing at Osborn's
Hotel, in the Adelphi. The property within the
Diocese of the Archbishop of Canterbury was sworn
under 9,0001
The Irish have hitherto been•considered the mo-
nopolists of ammo/ay—we beg to put iii a claim on
behalf of the Germans, and to substantiate that
claim we need only refer to their account of the
reception of our gracious Sovereign.
Mr. Hieronymus and Mademoiselle Brunet are
the only persons now remaining of the late Queen's
domestics ; they are at present in South Audley
suet.

COIENT GARDEN THEATRE.

335

When Kemble and Mrs. Siddons were performing together,
in the best of Shakspeare's plays, three nights a week to almost
empty benches, the alternate nights boasted crowded houses. to
witness the performance of Bine Beard, with the addition of the
equestrian corps—who then can blame the managers for what is
termed the degradation of our National Theatre—an immense
capital is embarked in such an undertaking, and if the public
taste is so degenerated that the most correct performances of our
classic plays will not attract an audience, the manager are bound.
in justice to the proprietors, to bow to the inclinations of the
public, and let even PuNai (if they will have it so) occupy the
place of the legitimate Drama—acting upon this principle, The
Esik has been revived in a stile of splendour, and at an expense
' unexampled in the annals of a theatre—it has undergone con-
' siderable alterations, and has had a fourth act added to the three
original ones, for the purpose of introducing tbeCoronation of the
Empress Elizabeth—many of our readers need not be told that
the piece in question is taken from Madame Cottin's novel of
The Exiles of Siberia," and was adapted for representation by
that very successful dramatiet, Reynolds. For the convenience of
onr younger friends, who had not commenced their play.going
life when it was first brought out, we subjoin a sketch of the
story—the scene is first in Siberia and afterwards in Russia.—
Count (Brick has been banished to Siberia, the victim of state
intrigues; and eileriera, his daughter, undertakes a journey to
Moscow, in the hope of procuring his pardon. An Indian, named
Doran, who, by representing himself to be the Exile's enost
rancorous enemy, gets himself to be entrusted with the guardian-
ship of that unhappy man, throws himself in the way of :Hexing
during her dangerous journey, and rescues her from several im-
minent dangers. Alesina arrives in Moscow, and by a concur-
rence of interesting and fortunate events she obtains her father's
pardon from the Empress Elisabeth. A mistake, however,
arises among the officers of the Crown, with regard to Ulriok's
pardon. This misfortune is productive of important events, and
the mistake is 'not resisted by the Exile's enemies. Amongst
other matters, it involves Alois a in a marriage with Ektras. the
Indian, to whom, however, she feels rather gratitude than love ;
and the wedding is hardly concluded when the Empress's formal
pardon is received, the arrival of which overwhelms Aksinu with
regret, on account of her hasty nuptials. On a sudden Rotnarref
her lover, enters, and discovers himself to have been the dusty
Indian, Damn, who se long had preserved her, but who. from
politic motives, had forborne to disclose himself until the definitive
liberation of 17Irick.—Doran was originally Mr. You're:, part,
and he has made it eminently his own. In Alesina, Miss FoO•rn
has succeeded Mrs. 11. Johnstone -a change which might be
looked upon in different points of view by the friends of each.
l'hert of Katharine, in which Mrs. Dickons shone so bril-
liantly, has suffered by its transfer to Mrs. VAUORAsi, who is
now playing under the name of 'TENNANT : this lady's forte is
the simple ballad style, but some of the songs allotted to /I deer-
ries required the deep science and execution of Mrs. Dickons.
who, certain)y, is inferior in those points to no English female
singer now living. Mr. DtritusET has Mr. Bellamy's cha
meter of Comsat Calmar, and when it is remembered that the
songs his Lordship has assigned to him were composed expresely
fur the fine bass voice of the latter gentleman, it will be no re.
Section upon the exertions of our favoutite, DuausET, it' we
confess that the performance did nor gain by the exchange.—
Felines took al unden's"character of The Governor, and left us
nothing to regret. Lisroet, in his original part of Mirada";
convinced us that time had rather increased his powers than
otherwise, and Mr. FAWGETT'S Scrods was as lively. as bus-
tling, and as whimsical as ever.
So much for the performers in the dramatical part of die exhi-
bition ; and now for the apparently more attractive part, the
gorgeous splendour of the public entry of the Empress
into Mowery, and her subsequent coronation. They are got up
in the most magnificent and imposing style. The grand public
entry of the Empress is through a fine triumphal arch, and the
stage is eicellently arranged for its display. The Russian bands
of music and military—the nobility of that country, together with
the great officers of church and slate, appear in showy procession,
their general brilliancy made more brilliant by the appearance
amongst them of ladies in the richest dresses; and they are fel-
lowed by the deputies from the tributary states, next by the
ambassedors of the different states of Europe and Asia. Their
Excellencies attracted universal notice by the splendid variety of
their appearance; several of diem were mounted on beautifully
caparisoned horses. The Empress, in a large and magnificent
car, drawn by six horses, and attended by numerous officers en
horseback, closed the procession, which was must effectively
grouped and conducted.
The outside of the Grieek church, the next scene, with the
buildings surrounding it illuminated, had a curl effect. T• e
succeeding scene was the interior of the cathedral of MObCOW, in
which the coronation of Elianeet/i is performed by the Grand
Patriarch, Mrs. FauftlT personating the Empress in a ,s,e,y
stately manner. The whole scene was of the most splendid and
impressive character; and the adhering pleading of Ale.rina
(Hess Four e,) and die energetic entreaties of Dann (afterwards
lionsatuilf ) to obtain a pardon for the injured Count (Erick, the
Exile, from Elizebeth,tecatedoll her throne, gave peculiar inte-
rest, and something of momentary reality to the passing scene.
As might be expected, such splendid representations of the most
imposing processions and ceremonies that can be placed before
the eyes of any people, under Kingly or Imperial Rulers, drew
Moll the warmest applause.
The pageant could hardly be more beautifully got up—:".e
richness ot the whole surpassed what we expected, and role:led
greet credit on the management.
When Count Ulrich: is released, and restored to society and to
all his honours, there are splendid rejoicings. Military. mow
and toot, pass along the stage in grand procession; and they
afterwards form on the stage, leaving a rine square in the cerise.
Within such square there was some dancing. with the recognition
of Wrieles innocence and ranks
The nielo-draine is revived in the mast costly manner. Base cis
the preparations for the procession, cone/anon. &c. there are
some uncommonly fine scenes, particularly of mountains of snow
in Siberia, and tit the Kremlin, .tc. of Moscow.
It has been repeeted to overtioeing hous.:l every night the
Theatre has been open, since the first night of its revival, e.id, we
doubt not, will fully remunerate the Treasury for a. liberality of
expence that has no equal in our theatrical experience.

A meeting of the Gaol Committee for Westmia.
ster took place on Tuesday, to consider the propriety
of erecting a new prison, in the place of the
fields Bridewell. This prison, which was original'y
intended for SO persons, has now upwards of oO
within its walls. The county gaols, we regret to
state, are in the same condition, there being 300
prisoners in the New Prison, Clerkenwell.
EAs-riocuse.—Much bustle has lately been
cited in the coast blockade service by the discovery
of a system of bribery. A Quarterinaster, and:seve-
ral men, have in consequence been sent to t!:e
Downs. The smugglers have, most astonishiy,
succeeded in conveying one man fioni his cootia„
ment on board—it being suspected that he wo:::d
divulge the names of those who had, at different
times given bribes. The penalty for such offence is

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BO VV-7,TREET.
Tl-31R1) EXAMINATION or BENJ. BLOOMFIF.1.1).
On hid ry, at one o'clock, Benjamin Blojmficld, the
person cliar4ed with practising extensive fiends, under
the pretence of procuring situations under Government.
was hi.aii:4lit tram the Marquis of Anglesea tavern to th•
l'ablie Office, and iinderwt tit a third examination before
Sir Richard Birnie and George Rowland Minsitull, Esq.
the sitting magistrates.
Before the ileum appointed for the re-examination, the
office and its avenues were much crowded. When the
prisoner was placed at the table in front of the liar,
Sir R. Bit use asked if Mr Shearley, the original prose-
cutor, was present.

Mr. Shearley presented himself, and Sir It. Millie then
desired the clerk to read over the evidence.
Mr. Harmer wished to save the magistrates the trouble
of forther considering filr. Shearley's case. Since the
former examination lie (Mr. It) had hail interviews with
his client, Mr. Slicarloy, and had been very particular in
questiatiiiig him as to the inducements under which he
parted with his money, and Mr. S. had declared that he
should not have given Ike money lee the false pretences
atom), without the howl %%Melt lie had received from the
poisoner; and, as Mr. Shearley load admitted that, lie
(Mr. Harmer; did not feel justified in advising him to
proceed feather with the elan ge.
Mr. said, lie ilitinght the bond did not alter
the ease at all, for the false pretences remained the seine.
Mr. Harmer said, the false pretences undoubtedly re-
mained 1111511i1k1:11 ; but, in an indictment wider the Sta-
tute of False Pietences, it use necessary to allege that,
by certain false is:presentations, the prosecutor lied been
defrauded of a certain sum of money ; those representa-
tions must be all negatived, and nputt the trial of the
cause, in order to support the Colic tment, the prosecutur
must swear that upun those representations " alone" lie
varied with Iti. money.
Mr. Olinsholl said, it appeared that the pi isouer had
'itemised to pi octal e a situation for a certain person, which
situation he had nu power whatever to obtain; that, un-
doubtedly, was a false pi (truce, and as to the giving the
bola', it was merely a show ot candout, and nothing else,
in his opinion.
Mr. shearley was then examined by Mr. Afinshull as to
his knowledge of the prisoner, anti the Mr. Dunbar, who
hail joined in the bond. Mr. S. stated, that he knew
Dunbar was a pupil of Mr. Chitty, and a young man
rising in life, and of highly respectable character and
connect 10118. He was the nephew of a Major I)itithar.
Mr. asked, if Mr. Shearley knew all this of
his own knowledge, or his personal m u ltily.
Mr. Sheatley said, he only knew it from Mr. Bloom-
field's representations, lint believed that person hail
informed him roriectly. 'The prisoner had represented
himself to be related to Sir Benjamin Bloomfield, and that
his ova 11 name was Benjamin Bloomfield, and this he (Mr.
S.) believed to be the case. lie lied corresponded with
Disiabar's father upon the subject of the bond, and the
:Atte' acknowledged the relationship, but said he knew
nothing of the transaction its question, and desired not to
be tumbled any more about it, as lie should not into fere.
A gentleman, who stated himself to be Solicitor for a
person who had been defrauded, here stepped forward,
and stated, that he had it charge to prefer against the
prisoner, but not beiug aware of the intention of Mr.
Shearley to withdraw his charge, he was rather unprepared
at this moment to go on. He requested that the poisoner
might be remanded for two or three days, in which time
he should he prepared.
The 1111soner het e observed, that, in the case for which
this Si licitor appeared, a bond had been given which was
not yet due, and lie had every reason to believe that be.
lore it became due the matter would be settled.
Stu R. Biliiie asked the Solicitor if Isis client had re-
ceived a howl, and lie said he (sad ; but it was the bond
10f the prisoner only.
Air. Harmer observed, that Mr. Sheerly had no wish to
semen Mr. Bloomfield from justice, and his only motive
fw nut pressing the charge was,lliat lie believed hes Mould
site succeed in a criminal prosecution.
Mr. Shearley also said, he was perfectly wittil'y. to do
all in his power to promote the ends of justice; but he
had leason to believe that Bloomfield had been in a great
measure the dupe of more designing persons, who had
taken advantage of his youth, his name, Isis person, and
his 'NAHUM.
Mr. 11Iinsbull asked if Mr. Shearley knew those persons,
Mr. S. said it would act be prudent to mention them
new.
After some further conversation, it was agreed that the
prisoner should be brought lip again on %Vednesility.—The
pm isimer was acrurdingly committed until Mat day.
IMMtl,lloltOtleill STREE r.
01.TRAGE 151 CIIA iti.r.i.writ BET.— Übe tour prisoners
concerned in the above outrage were to have undergone a
further examination on Friday at this office, bairn: Mr.
Alaiiiviaraig, who despatched a messenger to the Middle-
sex Huspital, to ascertain the condition of 'lliayers, the
wumided mail. Ile retarned with the following bulletin:
" James 'f !layers still continuea too weak to bear t tmo-
val limn the Hospital, though in other respects he is
completely recovei ed.
" J. SWEETNIAN, House Surgeon.
" Middlesex Hospital, Oct. lii, Is-A."
The prisoners wet e accordingly remanded.
WOItsHIP STREET.
CHILD STEALING.—JerniIIIII Mi(tin,/ was brought
before M. S's :they, jun. Lit., charged with conduct a Inch
excited astonishment at the depinvity of human stature.—
John Barret, one of the parish coostables of Spitailields,
stated, that through toe complaints of several parents who
had lust their children, lie proceetled last night to the resi-
dence of the prisoner, in Upper Cate-street, and in a room
on the ground-Moor be found the %retch at the bar surrounded
by eight children, a ith whom she was then enjoying the
fruits of their iniquity. A supper, consisting of a satiety of
meals and vegetables, bilile111)), the hands of these little 011 Cb,
N I she bad trained to thieving, was making ready on the
fire. Three of these children named Frederick Clark, John
Clark,and Joliet Bailey, sere owned by their parents, and
the officer took them and the wmnati to the winch house;
Plum thence lie brought them to the office in the morning,
and it teas with great difficulty lie could save Memel( and
ettarge from the Milignation of the populace. The father
of Bailey, aged eleven scan, appeatiql at the uthce, nod,
tears t, Isis eyes, related Imo be ha I lost hie child two
months sign, how he had sou„tht fns hint every a litore, had
;Mir!' istd, toad sit leielb believed him tii be lust ; and now
tt.a.htak,tl to I..:.uzit the tU C:111.4 Of this vilc t%mean

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