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London, England, 1820-11-09 00:00:00

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Dimity-LANs.
Mr. Commit made his fourth appearnuee at this
house last night in the character of Othello. This
is a part arduous at any time, but peculiarly to to
an actor undertaking it at this moment at brory.
lane. from causes too obvious to' require mention ;
it. on the other hand, affords better and more
varied scope for the exercise of the highest and
finest qualities the tragic actor eats possess, than
either of the other characters which he had tire-
v•iiesly played. To a player of inferior powers
Iles circumstance would be a misfortune—to
Mr. COOPER it was, in our judgment, exactly the
reverse. Far from betraying poverty or sterilty,
the last effort called forth in profusion new, rich.
and luxuriant fruits of genies'. This gentleman i•
indebted to nature for one great advairtage towards
the perfect performance of this part. lie has re-
ceived from her that commanding exterior, which in
spite of a !the celebrated representation of the p•rt,
and much ingenious argument to which it gave rise,
mankind almost universally affix to the mental
image of a generous, noble-minded man, and a
brim warrior. Ile has the figure, the port, the
mien of a real Othello ; and whoever is not disposed
to dispute, what cannot be disputes), that the ex.
crllence of any scenic representation is to be mem.
sured by its approximation to reality, must admit
thA these qualifications constitute one great point
fit' superiority. Alone, however, they would form
no more. if we may use the expression, thus
a fine automaton. It is the informing mind,
the vivifying spirit, which confer verisimilitude. in-
terest. strength, awl life on the exhibition. These
requisites Mr. COOPER di.playrd in the happiest
manner, Will with a co?iousness, elevation, and
fire, proportioned to the original. Ilia speech to
the sett:dors was • very joilicions piece of recita-
tion. The expression of intense thought and deep
internal debate with which he received logo's first
!snits of Desdentona's infidelity, teemed to its en-
tirily in endure. In the next scene, where he pe-
renintioily calls upon logo to resolve his doubts,
• the accompanying violence of both iris gestures and
language was in a high degree striking. Ilia &-
livery of that. soliloquy, not to be surpassed in th it
species of the sublime which arises from
irathns—
"Farewellelseirasgail mind, farewell content,"
came on our ear as tire fervent eloqueirce of true
passion—" all-powerfal nature speaking from the
heart." But 'lie limits within which we are con-
fined prevent us froui trimming the analysis. We
shall only in general observe, that the progress (stile
passion w which the Moor's whole soul is absorbed
was traced with great art, judgment, and force
through its different grellistiorm up to its fatal cater-
troplie, and that the hero fell in a manner worthy of his
career. We cannot, however, avoid adding, that Mr.
Coorea's voice, which is • very powerful one, was

convey the precise idea of each passion with which
he is feigned to he agitated. Bursts of applause
front all party of the house followed the passage we
have particularised, and many others. Mr. BOOTH
ple)•rd logo. As this performance is familiar to
the public., it is unnecessary to describe it at fur-
ther length than that it was given with considerable
Judgment and rigoni, soil was at heist equal to any
former reins sentations of it by that gentleman.
Miss Cumin', the Lady whit played 'man and
Desdemona last season, made her first appearance
during the present in Desclemona—of that part she
is a rely interesting end affecting reprearntative.
The character of her pecfoimcurc•e was uniformly
correct. and in minus passages .he manifested a
deep degree of tenderness slid rrnslhilitp. She
was honoured with frequent expres►ions of admi-
ration. There was no novelty, we believe, in the
cast of the remaining parts. The tragedy was
on the whole exceedingly well acted, and when
the curtain drespiwd, there was a faint cry of
" Othello" ■nd " Omega," which was uuat•
tended to.

tOVF:NT-GARDEN.

SoutsrestiL's comedy of Tire///A• Night was
brought out Iset evening at tine theatre, with a
profusion of Hovel sad splendid embellishments im
the way of music mud scenery. The magic of
SHAKSPEARei verse was animated *Oh additional
life by a very admirable selection of musical coin-
positioos, act with lyric extracts from his oven
ploys, songs, sonnets, and masques. The chief
characters were cast as follow
Doke Orsiew
Sir Toby Belch ... • . ..........
rift Andrew Ague-cheek
twins' ian ........... ...... . Mr. Pseslor• •
Aniunio
Matron()
Clown • Mr. Faerrit.
°Ulna. • Miss Greene.
Veins
Maria
Of these characters we are inclined to pay the lest
aliening! to Ote daises of Mini M. 'raEll, whose jut lg.
inept vs** 10 coseapit mius in leer matiagement of the
mil/saw part assigned to her, as her hoe voice, noel
Jeer deltcete and seirtitiac expression have hero,
throughoot the whole of her short career, remit I:-
able. lire graceful mid rerersed action, soul nits
possioned inflexions of voice in pronouncing the
shalogue, woul•I of themselves her a high
gree of reputation as 311 actress, hail she never beep
heard to *nig. .1 he sud cure marked their iettise of
her merits on the oce urrence of avariets of pass ages

to whicis she gave cutisuisiroate e Wert. She was reen-
list', happy so her developement of eliaia't passion
t"r her, after returning frotu the delivery of the
Dukes metsage. The pause which went before
she l onclusion to winch her mind WWI brought, and
her assured and gentle manner in pronouncing
'• I ant the man," drew forth very zealous applause.
She was no less skilful in the duel, and the
failure of courage which makes Viola ready to ye-
knua ledge "how much she lacks of being a wan."
fier conversation with the Doke were marked by
the pet uliar earnestness and tenderness of the pas-
HOU ailfibtlted to her. Miss Gates E was successful
its fNmia, but trot in the same degree, and whether
or riot it grow from the character of the music or of
the !wiry, Of of both tonibitted, sbe failed so

taillsoccapionsf Leigh lea .11te ititelll44oo ogee
the inkerposilatiews weak NIP* 110010thlit
11117,Mgeniqualy waited ip with t odsigiNA okra
bow. Mr. IRPialtir: iut4equiijirt, risagszi±brgebiOri
milieu knight, gee, a rich expositor... to the;tireat
Oat author. Mr. Lasso ti's..•te Andre* Agarr.g/seeis,
wuain too loss perfect keeping with -that .prockatsty,
of humour which is showered upon the Ilier.crenesig:
Of rhis FS oasis octre.ly 104491011.
and risible enough in blalsulia. irrewtlll4. .1114,
merely to rumble him, by hie Tice judgesseut. ,ro
perfect a character which. from the triumphant
*Weer.' of the piece. he will often hive to repeat.
hiss discernment of the sense of the author wait
highly creditable to him ; hut his folly way too
grave, and his severity of voice and aspect scarcely.
consistent with the vague and 111011 C fully of his chs.
racier. He was. however, repeatedly and very loudly
applauded. Mr. FAwerTT. in the Closerr, Mr. D.
RESET, iu Fabian, Mrs. Gnu, in Maria. were
excellent. Besides the profusion of rich muses
4001 MORLEY, FORD, ILAVENICIROVT, Sir JOUR
STEVENSON, end oilier lent writer., selected
by Mr. Ihstioe. to which we have before alluded.
the tnasque of Jana awl Ceres was introduced iuto
the fourth act, sod by a few preliminary sentences
made to bear upon the plot of the comedy. This
project did nothing for the interest of the play. But
it made way fur a succession of the finest scenery
which has been exhibited even under the spirited
management of this theatre. Iris descends upon
her rainbow, 1/11 its developement from clouds of
mist gradually scattered, to *nominee the arrival of
Juno, who instantly descends in pomp of splendour.
( •errs is summoned, anal her attendants form a pros
cession of harvest bearers. some of whom are loaded
with flowers. The.scene gives way and presents
cavernous view of the sea, which nein gives ideas for
a radiant display of " the laughter-loving gosidess,"
and her mischievous children. The scenes are es•
ecuted by PUGH, GRIEVE, HODGIRS, sud.otbers;
but which is tiottil=d to pre.einitieuce it isdifeult
to determine. The announcement of the piece,
together with the well known taste sad liberality
with a hich pieces are generally got up at this the-
atre. brought together a great concourse of auditors.
A considerable number of pieces were taken in
the highest tier of boxes, end sown after the rising
of the motion the home was crowded is every put,
and at the conclusion the onnouticetneot of the
piece fur repetition to-morrow tang) evening was
followed by the loudest cheers from all parts of it.

MN EMOSYN EAN CONCERTS.
The sixth season of these Concerts rommeneed
on Tuesday ni!rlit at the Crown and Anchor Tavern,,
whew the vocal and instrumental talent which the!
. Managers brought forward proved highly grattfyingi
so tbs. subscribers and their Mewls, and all'orileclaj
pessiateg proof of the enertions used to producil,,ill
possible, an increase of attraction to the @mutes
meats of this wisest. We were happy to observe
many of onr old fsvourites in the profession-' among
1-whom were Misses I. Stephenson, AVilliams, George;
1 Messrs. Flagman, Broadhurst, J. Weippart, Chas.
Tally, &c. all of whossivere so completely succors.
-5,1 Moot it week& boo issodhos to portiesslariast their

exertions. In odditioit to the above we were highly
pleased with the musical talent displayed by a young:•
Linty, iu the song of " Doke "lemma." necompa•i
Died sas toe horn by Mr. Tully; also with a mastery
ly solo en the clarionet by Mr. Williams. The wise
of " Pity and protect the Slave" was also given in did,
most finished style by a young Lady d professional
celebrity. The music in Macbeth was also very
effective. The fell and respectable attendance
which these Converts continue to attract must be
a source of pleasure to those Gentlemen engaged
in the management of them.

Yesterday the Duke of YORK and the Princess
A uctorre visited the KING, at his Palace in Pen-
man.
Yesterday Icing the anniversary of her Royal
Highness the Princess AUGUSTA'S birth-day, the
KIR° sent his congratulation■ on the occasion.
together with a handsome present to his Royal
Sister, as e token of his affection on the return of
her oatal day. The Princess also received visits
of congratulation from the Duke of Yoga, the
Duchess of Gt.oucssrea, the Duchess of CLA.
MINCE. :tol the Princess SOPHIA. A number of
the nottilitr and persons of ortistruction ul,o left their
name* on the gratifying occasion.

Her MAJESTY took • dove lust morning, attend.
ad by Lady ANN HAMILTON.
The followiog is a list of the visitors at Broaden.
bough House melee Tuesday :
The pothers of Somerset, Countess of Jersey, Mr.
Western, M.P. foe Essex Mrs. Resnehsto, Earl or Jersey,
Vistiont ptieessanai, Sir tinelficy Webster, Mr. and Mrs.
'Hume, Sex. ay.
Eat I Gait. Lord EltSKlNE.l.olllCAmAntgati.
and several other distinguished political tharoctets,
were at Covent-garden Theatre last night. The
two former Lords were loudly cheered. A similar
expression was attempted in favour of Lord CAS..
11.11111‘41611, but it was soon overwhelmed with thew.
approbation, and Ins Lordship was left in a minority.,
Lard CASTLEREAGIt will no doubt consider that •
hi. Nulde Colleagues its the Upper House. 'in
%dose yesterday against the principal clause in
Own- own have " :armed their backs apart
themselves." •
The mail coachmen say they, never observed the
planet Ve MIS shine • bright by night as at present.
Thu s they consider an omen of the QulEN's cause
emerging with increased lustre from the shade now
cast 4111011 it.
Among the ;sermons of distinction invited to the
LOUD MAYOR'S distort this toys are the followmg :
Connie's Qldi, Mame Vast.ali, Chevalier
Peat hi, Cosionaniinot Mohr:iris, Dr. !tenant. Marques
illative* A stakti, Al4equisCarleoni Antatili, Colonel thiviera.
lariace ut Esesiasu and Bologna, Chevalier Marcht, Mitosis
Si; GERARD NOEL had two aunts Ato eariliatd.
tagedttr, ill royllig au anuoity al OWL ebotriti..l
nu his route. One of these Lushes hissing 14'44 I
lately, Sir GE.1111111) wrote a letter to the survienip.'
requesting she woaltl make 00 reductions in her
establivinsient, as liewisbed to continue the o 00000 oily
01 her deed-vd sister io additi to her fur life..
This liberal act is the more proi4ewortlty, as Sir
Genial) Num.% fortune, ..(though eery laige, is
pettily eskibserseed.

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