The Sun.
London, England, 1825-05-12 00:00:00

THE THEATRE.

DWURY-LANE.--The public were last !night
gratified by a neW Tragedy entitled
Tell, written by Mr. KNOWLES, who successfully
displayed his dramatic powers in his Tragedies
of rirginius and Caius Gi-acchus. The follow-
ing are the principal Characters in the Drauia of
last night :
Gesler Mr. Archer.
sarnent
M - r. Thomson.
Braun
- Mr. Knight.
Albert
- bliss Clara Fisher.
Michael
M
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- r. Wallaelc. agh
Annei - Mr. Pentey •
- - Miss. Povey.
Agnes
Emma - Mrs. Yates.
- Mr. .
The historical, events on which the story.of this
play is founded must be too well known to
Readers in general to require a detailed exposi-
tion, and we have not room to state the manner
in. which it has been expanded on the present oc-
casion. The same :poetical energy which Mr•
KNOWLES :displayed in las former works is strik-
ingly manifested in the drama of Willi am Tell. lie
has drawn the hero of the Piece with great vi-
gour, yet amidst all the ardour of patriotism, he
Las not exalted him above the qualities that be-
long to the husband and the parent. The, Author
has followed
.the,example of our early Dramatists,
particularly SHAKSPEARE, in giving an alternation
of comic scenes and those of a serious, affecting,
and impressive description. Unless lie had
adopted' this plan, the main plot would hardly
have furniilwd materials for a Play of five acts ;
yet it must be acknowledged that the most lively
scenes, and those of the love-making kind, are
not sufficiently marked by vis comica to excite
much interest or amusement. However, to •use
the words of the Poet, 'we are disposed to—
Survey the whole, nor seek slight faults to find
" Where Nature moves, and rapture warms the mind."
The piece altogether Certainly adMits of cur-
tailment, but as the first representation of a
play may be 'considered aS" the last rehearsal,
the general and particular effect can Only'be per-
ceived in the public reception; and the Perfoirn-
ers themselveS will best under Sand what can be
most properly abridged or wholly • omitted:—
The play was in general very well supported.
Mr. MACREADY entered fully into the character
of Tell, and gave a very impressive portrait of
that genuine Patriot. ft is much to be regretted-
however that he continues the practice of lowering'
his voice on -some occasions, insomuch that he is
actually inaudable at a -very short distance, even
in the side boxes, and must have been perfectly-.
unintelligible at the back of the Pitt, the upper
boxes, and the remote galleries. An Actor of
his merit should be above following- the titlicit
lous habit in this respect which Mr. KEAN has
introduced on the stage. W LLAcv, displayed
both comic and serious merit in his performance
last night. Cr..tltA Fists Elt displayed more merit
than she ever did, even in those parts which refl-
.
dered her precosity an object :of general sur-
Ctlrliiinikc however,
e
11,),riltzhe
aa nrdes
paetai 11 et i o
diu
rn\aVle
should not have been allowed to utter a false

hood, in disownin; her father before the tyrant,:
and hope some better expedient will 1k devisetL
A ncttEß made as much of the odious character
of Gesler as it.really .adMitted, though hiS per.
formance seems .to have been carped at: in a
Mornin!, Paper. Ile.possesses a clear and firm
tone; he always •speaks with diStinctuesS and
acts. with emotion. - Mrs. BUNN bad- little to do,
but she rendered•that little. effective. The play,
as it well deserved, made a very powerful ha..
pression, and excited great applause. In 'obe-
dience to a general- call,- 'Mr. MACREADY came
forward to announce its repetition with universal
assent.

We have reason to believe that the story which
appeared in the Morning Papers of yesterday,
among the Police Reports, respecting the Ma-
nager of one of the London Theatres, is too
grossly improbable to deserve any degree of pub-
lic confidence. Its inherent improbability, in-
deed, would render it a matter of surprise that
it should be admitted into any respectable Jour-
nal, except that, as it was stated in a Court of
Justice, it became a subject of
public notice. It
is absurd to suppose that a person, in conse-
quence of a casual intercourse, which, however
improper in itself, must be of constant occur-
rence in a great metropolis, because he happens
to be known, should be rendered responsible for
every interested tale that artifice may invent, and
every imputation that enmity may circulate. Such
we are assured is the case in the present in-
stance, and the story itself manifestly bears inter-
nal marks of incredible malignity. But we sin-
cerely feel for the wretched female whose unfor-
tunate state gave occasion to this outrageous ca-
lumny.

LONDON NISSIONAitY SOClETY.—'rhis Society
held its meeting, at ten o'clock this morning, at the Chapel i
n
Great Queen.street, Lincoln's.infl..fleltls which was' extremely
crowded, W. A. HANKEY, Esq., the Banker, in the Chair,
supported by a numerous body of Clergymen, &c. The report
was of a most flattering description, and dwelt chiefly upon the
necessity of the extension of Christian knowledge. During the
past year the most gratifying accounts were received from Mis-
sionaries in various parts of the globe, where conversions, &c.
through the diffusion of Scriptural knowledge has been the re-
sult of the Society's exertions. Bibles and Testaments have
been distributed widely, and there was nothing to cause regret
but the poverty of funds. Several Gentlemen made eloquent
speeches on the occasion, and the company proved their estima-
ti
handsome collect ion.on of the Society's object and exertions by entering into a
Yesterday a Court of Directors was held at
the East India House, when Lieut.-General Sir G. WALKER.
G.C.8., appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Company's
forces at Fort St. George, was appointed Second in Council at
that Presidency. •
Yesterday a ballot was taken at the East India
House on the following. question, That this Court con-
firm the resolution of the Court of Directors of the 30th March
last, whereby the Commander and owners of-the late ship Kent
are fully acquitted from all imputation of neglect or rniscon-
duct in respect to the loss of that ship." At six o'clock the
()lasses were closed and delivered to the scrutineers, who re-
ported the question to he decided in the affirmative.
PUN.—A critical Wag, observing the success
which attended the new Tragedy last night, at
Drury-lane Theatre, remarked, that " TELL
could speak for himself.),
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Blossom, Captain T. W.
Portsmouth preViouS to his final departure for a
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voyage age
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1827, at Kotzebue Inlet.
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'The Kll,tc,'s party at Carlton Palace on Tues-
day was very select., his MAJESTY not being sufficiently free
from the gout to enable him to entertain a numerous company.
The Duke of YORK transacted military busi-
ness with the KING yesterday.
Yesterday the Duke of W ELLINGTO N had au
audience of his MAJESTY. •

FASHIONABLE • PARTIES.
The Duke of Gloucester had a grand dinner party yesterday,
•
at Gloucester House.
Prince Leopold dined with the Duchess of Kent yesterday,
at her apartment at the King's Palace, Kensington.
Prince Esterhazy gave a grand ball on Tuesday evening, at
Chandos-house, Cavendish-square. The five drawing-rooms
were most brilliantly illuminated, and were decorated with nu-
merous pots of the rarest flowers. The principal one was fitted
up with unique taste fur dancing, which commenced at half.
past 11 o'clock. The supper, which consisted of every deli-
caey, was announced about two ;. it was prepared in the dining-
rooms, with taste ; the wines, fruits, &c.; were of the choicest
description ; the grand hail and staircase were decorated with
flowers, shrubs, &c.. Nearly the whole of the hant ton in town
were present. It was nearly six o'clock yesterday morning,
before the whole of the company left.
The Bishop of Exeter entertained a large party to dinner
yesterday, at his house in Connaught-place.
Lord .1. Stuart 'had a grand dinner party yesterday, at his
house, Wipitehall-place. •
The Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury . had a,dinner and
evening party yesterday, at her house in Arlington-street„
The Earl of Suffolk had a dinner party yesterday; at his'
house in Cumberland-street.
M. Dawson, Esq., had a dinner party yesterday, at his house
in Grosvenor-place.