The National Register.
London, England, 1815-09-17 00:00:00

TTIP, NATIONAL REGISTER..

SEPT. If,

very sanguine, and in:rived that the first range of tragedy
was not closed to his abilities any were than the highest
walks of Thalia.
On Friday the comedy of The Belle's Stratagem was
represented, to introduce a Mrs. Dobbs in the part of Le-
titia ildrdt,,, who displayed more ease and grace than vi-
vacity. perfortnance, though perhaps not sufficiently
spirited, was nevertheless pleasing. On account of Mr. C.
Kemble's illness, Mr. Ellistort was, for the night, the re•
presentative of Doricourt—a character in which no one
has ever Welled Irim, and which he played with even
more than his Wonted skill. His reception was clithu,i-
astir ; universal plaudits attended him throughout, and
crowned the close of his performance, The same night
another translation of The Magpie, or the Maid, was pro-
duced at this theatre, with scarcely any alteration from
that which Is played at Dritry4ane. The same success
marked the representation of this interesting piece as on
, the rival theatres.

iNCEUM THEATRE.
The Season of the English Opera at the Lyceum closed
Friday night. The following Address was delivered by Mr.
Raymond
LADIES AND OIENTLEMEt,—Seyen years have elapsed since the
Proprietor of the English Opera, under the immediate sanction of
his Majesty, first solicited your patronage to his intent undertaking.
Macy were then of opinion, that his attempt to estiblish a Theatre
for Musical Performances would cud in disappointment ; but expei
Hence has proved, that' exertions to merit the favour of the Public
are sure of their reward, and that he who labours diligently in your
service is certain to reap the gratifying harvest of your approbation.
So highly, Ladies and Gentlemen, sloes the Proprietor of this
Theatre estimate the encouragement you have bestowed, that, as
• next step towards raising the character of the English Opera, and
establishing the undertaking on a solid basis, he means to embark Dri
a Mehl wirier field ; and such arrangements have been made, as, be
trusts, will enable hint, at an early iterlod of next Summer, to crei't
the -Petrone of the present Lyceum, in an entirely new, airy, pnd
commodious Theatre.
lie will not promise yon much splendor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
but he promises you the best talent which indefatigable research
can procure.
It has ever been his pride to brine, forward Merit to your notice,
and it will ever be his boast that many of your established favaerites
on the larger stage, have been reared in your favour beneath this
humble roof.
In the New Building, Ladies and Gentlemen, every thing 'will
• be attentively studied which can contribute to your easy accoanno-
i
dation ; but above all, to your perfect safety. The avenues m.d
lobbies will be spa,kons, and the ingress and egress to, and from
every part of the Theatre will be so contrived, that the most
desir-
facilities will be afierded to the very croWalcd, brilliant, and
overflowing an3iences which the Proprietor has the pleasure to an-
; ticipate.
IWith reserved thank', Ladies and Gentlemen, for past support,
and with the hope of future etwouragement, in the name of the Mo.
prietor, In my own, and in that of alt the Performers, I heartily
and respectfully bid you farewell.

We have received New York Papers to the ftth of Augustt,
and Wa7,hington Papers to the 4th. The Neptune, wih
Messrs. Crawford and Bayard or board, had arrived at Balti-
more. Mr. Crawford arrived at Washington on the 2J.
Mr. Bayard remained on board in a very bad state of health.
The Hornet arrived at New York the 3lst July, from a cruise
to the east of the Cape of Good Elope, and last from St. Sal-
vador. On the 94th of April, she was chased fur seven
hours by a British 7-1. The Peacock, which was in company
with her at the commencement of the chase, continued her
course. The Hornet had not made any capture iince the