The Sun.
London, England, 1822-07-26 00:00:00

MISCELLANEO US.

KNOi.f.sll...QpErt.t USE.-The Duenna lasi
night introduced Miss CL.th.t. FisnEtt again ill
the part of Isaac I.ll6:7kziz.' .I.lnr performance of
that part, as in the others in ‘ihich she has ap
peared, was marked by that spirit and judgmenf
which would be high:y creditable to actresses of
a much more advanced period,' but the contrast
of size between her and the other characters ne-
cessarily lessened the tkiusion of the scene, and
left the audience to admire only the extraor-
dinary ability with which she conceives and
supports the roguish subtilty of " cunning
little Isaac." Miss CAnzw is hardly recovered
.enough for professional exertion, but she,sung
Avith her usual taste in the part of Clara.--,
PEARMAN gave a respectable support to-Carlos,
and was encored in three of his songs. The
Op'era was in general well supported, and much
applauded.—We wish for something of analogous
merit, in spirit of dialogue, ingenuity of plot,
and variety of character.

Ma. JOHN" EMERY.---This excellent actor,
after a painful illness of three weeks duration,
which precluded the hope of eventual recovery,
was last night released from all human suffering,
at his house in Hyde-street, Bloomsbury. lie
supported his disorder with that fortitude which
might naturally be expected from the manliness
of his character. lie was in the forty-fifth
year of his age. As an actor, particularly in
characters of a rustic description, he might be
considered as a fac-simile of life, for there was
an appearance of truth, simplicity, and energy
in his wanner which almost obviated all idea of
deception. In the expression of'a bold integrity
he may be thought to have shewn little merit, as
on such occasions he always gave birth to
the genuine feelings of an honest and manly
heart. But he was not confined to such
characters, for as he was possessed of humour
anda strong sense of jocularity, he was very suc-
cessful in Jelivering passages of dry waggery,
and indeed his good sense and judgment pre-
vented him from undertaking any parts that were
not well adapted to his talents, lie possessed
not only a taste for the Fine Arts, but was a
skilful Painter, particularly in Landscape, and
with a generosity which was a prominent feature
of his character, his efforts of this kind were
always gratuitous tributes of friendship. His
taste for music also was conspicuous, and he was
originally intended for the musical profession. I n
his domestic character he was exemplary in his
conduct as a good husband, an affectionate father,
and a firm and zealous friend. As he contributed
so much to public entertainment, it may be hoped
that his widow and seven children will profit by
public gratitude. Whatever plan may be adopted
for their relief will be earnestly supported by all
the Members of the theatrical profession, and as
no provision has been made for them, we trust
that some such plan will be speedily carried into
effect. A. familiar mode of describing a man
among his friends has generally been considered
as a test of worth, good humour, and companion-
able qualities, and therefore we shall conclude
this brief and just tribute to the memory of a
valuable Member of society, in the manner by
which he was generally characterized, in saying
on this melancholy occasion—farewell, " hones
JACK EMERY."

We

Letters dated the :1111 inst. were received
yesterday from Barcelona, which represent the
entire province of Catalonia as the scene of a
contest between the old Royalist and Constitu-
tional parties. Scarcely a town or village that
did not take a decided part on one side or the
other ; and the equality of power in both par-
ties, by prolonging the conflict, had produced the
greatest degree of rancour in both. It is de-
scribed as no uncommon event that a village near
which a skirmish has occurred, is plundered and
set in flames by the conquerors. Few of the
mails from Madrid reached Barcelona, so that
the communication with the capital was extreme-
ly uncertain.

It has given us sincere pleasure to learn that,
under the judicious management of the Ladies'
Committee in Newgate, the female prisoners
there are employed in making up articles of
apparel for the female poor in Ireland, from ma-
terials presented, or from purchases of materials
by donations from individuals expressly for that
purpose ; and that the girls in the Charity
Schools are in many places busy in the same
manner, in giving effect to the benevolence so
highly honourable to this country.—The parishes
of Marylebone and St. George, Hanover-square,
have collected among the parishioners, and trans-
mitted to the Committee at the London Tavern,
about ‘2,0001. each, of which the Princess Au-
cusTA in the latter parish gave 201.
_ _

THE TRADING MILL.----Since the introduction
of the famous mill into Brixton House of Correc-
tion, it is singular to observe the decrease of
crime within the Borough and adjoining districts.
For the information of the Tom and Jens lads,
it may be proper to add, that the new Police
Act (which has just passed Parliament) includes
them in this trading business, as well as others.

ME KING'S COUItT.--Yesterday, at balf-paSt
two o'clock, hits MAJESTY held a Court at his
Palace in Pall-mall, which was attended by the
Lord Chancellor, the First Lord of the Trea-
sury, the Lind Privy Seal, the Secretaries of
State for the Home, Foreign, and Colonial De-
partments,' the President of the Board of Trade,
the President of the Board of Controul, the Lord
Steward, the Master of the Horse, the Groom of
the Stole, the Vice-Chamberlain, the COmptroller
of the Household, Viscount Sidmouth, Earl Har,
rington, Gold Stick in waiting, Earl Delawarre
in waiting, Sir Hillgrove Turner, Groom in wait-
ing, the Recorder of London, &c. His Majesty
held a Privy Council, after which the Recorder
of London was admitted into the presence of the
King in Council, and made his report of the con-
victs Capitally convicted at the last Sessions held
at .Justice Hall. in the Old .Bailey, which occu-
pied:- brit a short time, and we understand his
Majesty was pleased to respite them all during
his pleasUre. The King gave audiences to Mr_
Peel, the Marqtiis of W inchester, and the Mar-
quis of Londonderry.

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