The Sun.
London, England, 1809-06-10 00:00:00

~14 D4A R C TA 417?.

This perforiber, according to her own aceenuf, is
Composed of Very whiMsicalmateriala, for she de-
clares; that " She entered into an engagetnent with
the 'ovent-Garden proprietors, from her desire to
sing' at thenew National Theatre," a desire which
" induced her to forget all interested considerations,'
to. enjoy that satisfaalion." This is somewhat
strange, for though we have'full reliance . on the
. skill of Mr. Smiatts,- the ingenious aihcitetl, eATA.
LAM cannot he sure that site will be heard to so
much advantage in that Theatre is she has been'in
other places where she acquired her fame in this
country. But shesdtnits that, provoked by the re-
fusal, of Mr. TAYLOR, the Proprietor of the Opera-
House, to engage Mr. AITAJITINI, and her brother,
and to allow her to chose the first violin, she broke
off all negociation. Now what right had she to
think of incumbering the Opera-House with per-
formers what the Manager did not want, and to re-
quire permission to remove Mr. Wkicusat.L., who
is one bf the first performers in Europe, from the
direction of the Band ? This is audaCity in the ex-
treme. But she has a reserve in favour of herself
respecting Mr. WEICAISELL, for she says, pretty
Innocent, that in demanding the privilege to chase
the first violin, it was to be " without 'displac-
ing any body, for my choice might have fallen
on the person who now holds the situation."—
If that were, indeed, likely to be the case, dear
Madam, pray why should you presUme to require
that the Manager should surrender his privilege to
you ? But what a pity jt is that this Lady is not as
much inclined to " forget all interested considera-
tions," on the ground ot;.humanity, as well as " to
enjoy the satisfaction of singing at the new National
Theatre," for then she might have enjoyed a much
greater satisfaCtion, and at the same time have had
the esteem as well as admiration of the public. No
—her pleasure, it seems, cloeS not arise from such
a pitiful motive, for she has refuSed to sing for the
benefit OF THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, whiCh is
one of the most benevolent Institutions in the me-
tropolis, and which has indeed brought itself into
embarrassments by the libetal extent of its charities,
having been constantly open to the unforiunate in
this country, and having appropriated one of its
wards fur the relief of diseased Foreigners. The
excuse offered for thi4 refusal is, that ‘ her engage-
ment with Mr. HARRIS restricts her from singing
any where but at Covenr-garden Theatre, under
a penalty of 10,0001." But has she asked Mr. HAS-
HIS permission to shetv her disposition to assist the
Charity ? If she had, we are persuaded that ho
would •not have said, " I will have my bond," but
would most readily have assented.
With what different feelings will the Public look
on Mrs. 13tt.LikoTOst, BRAHAM, and other respect-
able Performers of this country, who aaually delay
their departure from town that they, may contribute
their efforts on so laudable an occasion ! Ali ! Ma-
dame CATALAN!, you indeed " forget interested
ounsiderations " of the highest kind in this refusal,
for it is at Ole expence of self-condemnation, and
the good opinion of mankind.

HUMANITAS.

POETRY.

GOOD HUMOUR.
WRITTEN BY MRS. RICHARDSON.

SET TO MUSIC SY MR. snitz.».
Pleasant companion I—ever mild and gay;
Friend to mankind —good-humour thee we hail;
A chearing guide throu .11 unceruin way,
Intent o'er every ill to throw a veil.

Contented with thy store, however small.
Encuu►ltering every cross with brow serene;
Low at thy lett see fortune's arrows tall,
While thy reviving presence gilds each scene.

The fretful infant, who complains 'tis tumid,
A shadow of vexation scarce need know,
lilt would but endeavour to be. pleas'd •
Whilst placid thoughts would into habit grow.
And, would the spirits of maturer age, '
Learn their too quick resentments,' to subdue,
How much of earthly bliss 'mould swell‘the page I.*
How few the scenes of discord we should view !

The feuds of families at once would cease,
Or, it' cornmeticing, soon would PASS away,
If by self-goverment, attun'd to peace,
Each Strove enkindling passion to allay.

E'cn the wide spreading flames of horrid war
Mi jilt on their first appearance ott be qucll'd ;
But from sonic selfish spirit's, peevish jar,.
Some negligetke as an atilont beheld.
'Tis temper that can almost fix our fatC—
Where that is harsh there needs no other ill ;
For rankling minds will right to wrong translate,
And each event with injuries will fill.

But where good humour sways the.trant;;til mind,
Her placid influence so relieves each gloom, ,
That present evils we diminish'd find,
And cheerful prUspeets trace for years to come,

WOBURN SHEEP-SHEARING, JUNE 10• ,The
1)11owing is the arrapgetiiecit,of the proceedirigs fur
this importatit Agrieuhuol
MMININO. IVENING.

aIONDAV.
Show of South Down 'Cups. Sate of South Down Ewes.
Show of Devon and Hereford
Cattle.

Prize Wethers.
Prize Theaves.
Ploughing.
implenients.

TUtiDA Y.
South Down Tupslet.
Sale of Herefutd anti Devon
Cattle.
Sale at South Down Ewes.