The Sun.
London, England, 1825-04-23 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

COTENT-GAUDEN.—The new Tragedy of Orestes
in Argos was represented again last night, and as
some reductions have taken place, the interest of
the story was increased. The Furies are only retain-
ed in the opening of the Piece, in order to prepare
the mind for the terrific events that follow. The
dialogue also has been retrenched, and the action
is therefore rendered more compact and striking.
The acting also was more smooth, but not less
effective. A new Interlude followed, entitled
Lofty Projects, the purpose of which was to in-
troduce Mr. PATES in various characters, that he
might give imitations of several popular Actors.
Mr. YATE,S is certainly a good mimic, and his
imitations are striking ; but we conceive that he
enters on a bold adventure, and we cannot but
be surprised that Actors can be reconciled to a
measure that renders their peculiarities more
striking, and consequently must excite associa-
tions in the minds of the audience, that will ne-
cessarily impair the influence of their professional
exertions. The Piece, however, is well con-
structed for the purpose in view, and, as imita-
tions are always diverting, was therefore well re-
ceived. We sincerely hope that the success of
the Tragedy will prove beneficial to the widow
of the departed and lamented Author.
IIAymARKET.-----The Marriage of Figaro at-
tracted a numerous audience last night. Alma-
viva had a spirited representation in VINING ; J.
RUSSELL exerted himself with good effect in
Figaro; Mrs. VESTRIS was all life and humour
in Susannah; and Mrs. II UMBY, who improves
upon the town every time she appears, was
arch and playful in the Page. The success
which has hitherto attended this Theatre, and
the comic strength which the Manager has as-
sembled will probably prevent him from regret-
ting that he commenced his season so early.

MR. HAYNE AND MISS FOOTE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR—I do assure you that it is with extreme
reluctance I venture again to obtrude myself, or my affairs,
upon the notice of the public, and, but for the pledge which
Mr. Carter (my Solicitor), in his natural zeal for my interests,
thought it expedient -to give in my name, that a satisfactory
answer should be published to Mr. Gill's extraordinary state-
ment with respect to 11Iiss Foote and myself, I should not have
taken the liberty of addressing you—not that Mr. Gill's state-
ment was not intended to give me pain, and to expose me to
ridicule, but that I considered the conduct of Mr. Gill himself,
added to the improbability of his assertions, afforded the best
refutation of the calumnies to which he has endeavoured to give
currency; and even now, Sir, feeling as I do, how little interest
your readers can have in a matter perfectly of a private nature,
I shall be as short as possible. To this course lam the more
inclined, as it is far from my disposition, unless forced by cir-
cumstances, to enter into details which might prove prejudicial
to the future interests of Miss Foote, or to the character of her
immediate friends or advisers. How far the power of furnish-
ing such details exist, the persons to whom I allude are the
best judges. The points to which I shall at present confine
myself are those mentioned in Mr. Gill's letter.
Mr. Gill states, " that the reconciliation between Miss Foote
and myself was sought by me, and not by Miss Foote, and that
he is in possession of my own hand-writing to prove the fact."
.It is singular, if Mr. Gill possessed the document to which he
alludes, that the same delicacy which induced lion to publish
otherletters of mine, did not inducehirn to publish this : it would
have been the best evidence of the truth of his assertion. No
such document, however, does exist, and Mr. Gill, and his em.-
ployers, well know, that if desired, 1 can furnish them with a
letter, independent of the positive evidence of a friend, which
would at once set all doubt on this head at rest.

Mr. Gill next states, " that Miss Foote had not the least pre-
vious knowledge cf the amount of the sum to be settled upon
her : 5001. a year, he says, was suggested by a friend as a rea-
sonable provision, to which Mr. Hayne assented." This, so
far as it goes, is correct ' • but Mr. Gill should have added, that
Mr. Platt was the friend who made the suggestion.
With regard to the assertion which follows, " that it was
never stipulated I should settle 3001. per annum forlife on Mrs.
Foote, in the event of her out-living her daughter,". I beg to
say it is false. That provision was made at the request of Miss
Foote, under circumstances highly creditable to her feelings as
a daughter • and from her representation, that if she died her
mother would be left destitute, as her father had only his half-
pay to depend upon.
As to the statement of the nature of my property, that may
or may not he correct; but this is a subject little connected
with the question at issue, and certainly of no importance to any
person but myself.
With respect to the draft of the settlement, I certainly did
waive its being laid before Mr. Carter ; but this was at the en-
treaty of Mr. Gill, who said that gentleman would object, in
all probability, to every clause, and. throw nothing but obstacles
in the way of it, from his well-known disapprobation of the
event to which it referred.

I am now come to that part of Mr. Gill's letter in which he
describes the interview he had with me at the Colonial Club, in
St. James's-street, and asserts, that " I told him Mr. Carter had
caused me to be arrested, at the suit of three of my creditors."
A more gross perversion of what actually occurred it is impossible
to conceive. I admit that I did tell Mr. Gill very candidly, the
peculiar situation in which I was placed, and this, as may na-
turally be supposed, under the seal of colyidence ; but I deny
most distinctly that I ever told him I had been arrested by
Mr. Carter, at the suit of the persons mentioned, nor did any
such occurrence ever take place. The object of Mr. Gill, how-
ever, in misrepresenting, or wilfully misunderstanding what
took place, is sufficiently obvious.
There are other points in Mr. Gill's letter, Sir, with reference
to the interviews between Miss Foote and myself, to which I
purposely avoid referring, being anxious to bury in oblivion
circumstances which must be alike painful to us both.
In conclusion, I have only to apologize for having at such
length trespassed on your columns ; and to add, that if any
further explanations are deemed necessary, I am perfectly pre.
pared to enter into the fullest and mo.t satisfactory details.
I have the honour.to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
April 20. . J. HAYNE.

ARGYLL Itopms.—The farewell concert of
Madame CATALAN' took place last night. Her surprising
powers were exerted in all their strength, and particularly in
" Rule Britannia" and " God save the King." She was sup-
ported by SAPIO7 CARADORI, and REMOIIINI. Mr. HUNTLY
made his first appearance in London on this occasion. His
voice is agreeable, and he sings with taste. LINDLEY'S vio-
lincello, VOGL'S hautboy, and CIANEPELLISE'S pianoforte,
contributed highly to 'the general entertainment, which was
highly applauded by a crowded room.

THE ARTS.—Ilis Royal highness the Duke
of Yong, with his usual promptitude in the cause
of humanity, and for the encouragement of
genius, has signified his intention to take the
Chair on the approaching Anniversary Dinner of
the Artists' General Benevolent Institution at
Free Masons' Hall, on the 29th instant. As
there are two Institutions with nearly the same
i will continue to
estinction of The
name, and for a similar purpose, mistakes have
arisen. They are both well entitled to public
P
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Artists' General Benevolent Institution is, that it
Thed both,
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is unlimited in the application of its benefits—
relief is never withheld from proper objects, whe-
ther the claimants have contributed to its funds
or not. It is justly, therefore, denominated The
Artists' GENERAL Benevolent Institution, and is
on that peculiar ground entitled to the warmest
support of every friend to humanity, as well as of
every Patron and admirer of the Fine Arts.