The Sun.
London, England, 1825-08-25 00:00:00

PLOT.

" The tide of the piece applies to the contrast between Sir
Hilary and Sir Valentine. They are half-brothers, and their
property is left to them on condition that they shall both live in
a certain family mansion. They divide the house between
them, and the one enjoys perpetual good humour, while die
other annoys himself and others by the pettishness of his tem-
per. Besides this condition there is' another—that Julia, the
daughter of Heartsease, shall not marry without the consent of
both the brothers, who are appointed her guardians. They
both resolve that she shall be the wife of Frederick Fitzalwyn.
He arrives and is introduced to his future bride; but accord-
ing to the received method in such cases, the lady and the
gentleman have strong attachments in other quarters. Julia
has fallen in love with Blandcour, her tutor, and Fitzalwyn
has seduced and promised to 'wary Rosa Appleton, the
daughter of a man in humble circumstances. An expla-
nation is soon accomplished between Julia and Frederick,
and Blandcour -is .admitted to their confidence. The diffi-
culty is to overcome the opposition of the guardians, when
a denouement is brought about by an unexpected event. Ralph
Appleton, having discovered his daughter, is conveying her
home, when they are taken into• custody, and brought before
Sir Valentine and Sir Hilary, who sit together as Justices of the
Peace. Fitzalwyn, it appears, has used the name of Bland-
cour, and on the latter the disgrace of the seduction is thrown.
He does not repel the imputation, and p • anises to marry Rosa.
It is then determined that Fitzalwyn and Julia, and Blandcour
and Rosa, shall be united at the same time. Sir Valentine joins the
hands of Rosa and Blandcour, and sanctions their marriage ;
but it most unexpectedly turns out that Rosa is no other than
Julia in disguise, and the entrance of Fitzalwyn, with the real
daughter of Ralph Appleton, soon puts an end to all mystery ;
the guardians have nothing further to do but to consent, and
so the piece terminates."

The foregoing account of the plot is but a mere
outline. The chief interest of the play arises
from the contrast of the two brothers, one of
whom seems to find occasion for anger and com-
plaint in every incident that occurs, and the
other, a cheerful good-humoured man, who re-
ceives every untoward event as a source of
agreeable surprise, • because it is not worse.
This contrast is skilfully sustained throughout
the piece, and the contrariety of dispositions in
the two brothers affords the audience much
amusement.—There is nothing absolutely new in
the rest of the play altogether, but in some parts
it is very diverting, and in others, particularly
what relates to farmer Appleton and his daughter,
very interesting. The brothers, though opposite in
temper and humours, are both benevolent and
honourable. We perceive no great use in the
French servant, unless to hear the English sailor
relate the triumph of British valour over French-
men, (a story which we should be sorry to have
omitted), and to observe the writhings of the Gallic
lacquey while it is told. After Appleton has
discovered his daughter, so long en interval
passes before we hear of them again, that they
are almost forgotten. Other scenes, therefore,
should be retarded in order to bring them for-
w,ard agaitt, to keep up the interest arising
front paternal 'agony and indignation, and
filial penitence. The scene of dressing the wig,
and the maid-servant trying, it on, should
be expunged. A first representation, as ltfti
often been observed, may be considered as a last
rehearsal, and, indeed, it is impossible to de-
cide what should be omitted, in any dramatic
work, till it has undergone the ordeal of a public
performance ; the Author and the Manager are
then able to give the play a more compact and
impressive shape. Such of course w ill be the effect
on the next representation of. the piece before us.
The acting is entitled to particular notice and
commendation. LISTON and FARREN were quite
at home, as the phrase is, in their respective
characters. IlaaLEy had hardly enough to do,
but he made the most of his part. WILLIAMS
was natural and easy in the sailor ; and WINING,
RAYMOND, Mrs. GIBBS, and Miss GLOYEB, all
did justice to all that was assigned them ; and
Poet: displayed great feeling and parental ten-
derness in the farmer. The Piece was very well
received by a numerous audience, except the wig
scene, which of course will be omitted. IC was
announced by LISTON for repetition with hearty
assent in general, with only the opposition of a
very few dissentients. The Author is understood
to be Mr. LusiN, to whom the Public are in.
debted for the two whimsical Farces of Fancily
Jars and 'Fish Out of Water.

• VIENNA, AUG. Il.—The Russian Senator
TATISCHEVF has arrived here from Carlsbad.
STOCKHOLM, AUG. 9.—Numerous couriers con,
tinue to arrive here ; within this week three English couriers,
dispatched by Sir B. Bloomfield from St. PetursbUrgh, have
arrived. her:: ; one has proceeded to England, the second only
to Copenhagen ; at the same time the Russian Minister here
dispatched a courier to his Com t. It is positively affirmed, that
the permission granted to several naval officers to go into foreign
service hai been withdrawn.

IlitununGn, AUGUST 16--The English steam.
packet arrived here this afternoon at three o'clock. It had
reached the mouth of the Elbe yesterday afternoon, but the
darknets of the night; and afterwards the low water, hinder.
ed it from proceeding, otherwise it would have arrived this
morning.
The Constitationned asserts that a Consul-
General and a Vice-Consul have been appointed by the French
Government for the Republic of Ilayti. The former is said to
be the Gentleman who was French Consul at Rio Janeiro. Ile
is to enjoy an income of. 50,000 E The Vice-Coniul is the
well-known literary character, Mollien who wrote " Travels
through Colombia;" and his salary is 25,000 f.
By the Bamburgh Mail, which at rived last
night, we have letters from Sweden to the 10th
of August. Means appear to have been taken for
facilitating the intercourse between that country
ansi England, by a more active organisation of
the Post-office Department.

Mr. GEOLWE STRESOW) merchant, has been
appointed Spanish Vice-Consul at Riga. •
A Hanoverian Consul has been appointed for
the first time at Riga; and that dignity has been conferred
upon Mr. A. RucsEn, merchant, of that City.
The Bishop of ClEs•rt:tt will bold a visitation
in Liverpool on the lith of next month, and on the following
day he will administer the rite of confirmation.
Letters from Pest say that Captain BttowN an
Englishman, has proposed to the Magistrates to
light the city with gas, and there is little doubt
that I►ia proposals will be accepted. The Pala-
tine and part of the great Nobles residing in
Pest and Ofen have declared their intention of
using portable gas at their country seats.

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