The Sun.
London, England, 1822-10-12 00:00:00

NEWCASTLE-VPON-T rNg, OCT. 10.

Unfortunately this is the tenth day that the
Coal Navigation of the Tyne has been forcibly
suspended. The Coal Owners, not considering
the keelmen really aggrieved, refuse to listen to
their demands. In this state of things, though
nothing absolutely riotous has taken place, our
local Magistrates have issued several hundred
warrants for the caption of those refractory keel-.
men who were bound to their employers till next
Christmas, but who have now absented them-
selves from work. Numbers, in consequence,
have wandered from their homes ; though several
have been arrested and committed to prison.—
The Magistrates are much occupied this morning
with the business in question. I regret, how-
ever, I am unable to state that there is any
decided appearance of an amicable arrangement
being come to. It is true that those keelmen who
ply above the Bridge, in the employment of
Messrs. GEORGE DUNN and Co., Messrs. POTTER
and Co. &c., were disposed to return to their
work, but were deterred by a large body of
their brethren from below Bridge, who appeart•d
among them this morning at an early hour, for
the express purpose of preventing them.--In
order to protect private property, as well as to
prevent breaches of the peace, parties of Colonel
BRANDLING'S corps, now on duty at Newcastle,
have been very actively employed ever since
Monday last. They are stationed at various
parts near the Staiths. In this service they have
also been assisted by the Third Dragoon Guards,
as well as by the Ravensworth Cavalry, com-
manded by the Hon. Captai❑ LIDDELL, now on
duty at Gateshead.—lt is much to be wished
that this unpleasant state of affaits was put an
end to, as a very serious daily injury is sustained
both by the Coal Owners and the obstinate men
who hold out. The Magistrates are doing all
they can to effect a reconciliation, and it is to be
hoped that some plan will be speedily hit upon
to adjust all differences.

A Morning Paper complains that the French
Government allows even " the most miserable
Paupers in Paris to ruin themselves by gambling."
We presume that the game of these mendicants
must be " Speculation !"
Last night her Royal Highness the Duchess of
KENT, and the Princess Feodore, visited the
Haymarket Theatre.
The Duke of CLARENCE arrived from Bushy
on Thursday, and paid a visit to the Duchess of
KENT, at her residence at the King's Palace, at
Kensington.
Yesterday, at half-past one o'clock, a Board
of the Lords of the Treasury was held at the
Treasury Chambers, at which the CHANCELLOR
of the EXCHEQUER was present.
The PORTUGUESE AMBASSADOR visited Mr.
CANNING yesterday.
Count de SANTA ROSA, the celebrated Pied-
montese refugee, arrived in London yesterday
Morning.
TAXATION BY STEAM.—A steam-engine is
about to be erected at the Stamp-oifice, for the
purpose of working off stamps with greater ease
and rapidity.
The repeal of the salt-tax in England has
been a vital blow to the provision trade of Ire-
land. Mr. Cox, of Carlow, slaughtered and
cured last year, 5,000 fat pigs ; this season he
will not purchase one.—(Freeman's Journal.)

CRANIOLOGY.-We have the following anec-
dote from a source which may be relied upon,
and therefore give it to our readers as a fact. In
one of those social parties which sometimes take
place even among the great at the west end of the
town, where mirth and innocent amusement oc-
cupy the place of ceremony, a young Lady who
had been a pupil of Dr. SPURZIIEIM was in-
structing the company with her observations
on their heads. At last it came to be the turn
of the great captain of the age to have his head
examined, which done, the Lady's opinion was
demanded.—She hesitated, blushed, but said
nothing—come, said his. Grace, don't be afraid,
my young friend, to declare openly what you:
think—why then, said the Lady, since I must,
speak, your Grace is most deficient in that organ
which I, in common with all the world, know you
to possess in the greatest degree—GALL's doc-
trines must fall at once. No, Madam, said the
Duke, you mean courage, and I assure you, your
doctrines receive confirmation not refutation from
the head you have examined. I have no cou-
rage, and never had any in a physical sense,
and that for which the world gives me credit,
and which I trust I do possess is altogether the
effect of reason and reflection.—This anecdote
should find its way into some more durable page
than the columns of a newspaper.
REMORSE OF CONSCIENCE.-About three months
since, one of the BeadleS of St. Giles's parish, while going his
rounds through Gower-street, Bedford-square, at about eleven
o'clock at night, found a healthy child at the door of a house,
wrapped up in a flannel, and it was immediately taken to the
workhouse, where it received every humane attention. The
parish officers caused band-bills to be circulated, offering a
reward fbr the mother. Wednesday last, a soldier, accom-
panied by a young woman, called at the workhouse of St.
Giles's, and made inquiry relative to the above child, which
on being produced, was caressed by the female in the most
affectionate manner, and the infant was bathed in her tears.
The woman was with difficulty separated from the child,
which she claimed as her's, and confessed that she had left it
at the step of the door, in consequence of extreme distress; but
now she was tnabled to support it, and requested to have the
little innocent. The account the soldier gave of the affair
was as follows :---That he had formed an attachment for the
mother of the child, whom he married, but his days were
rendered miserable while his nights were restless, in conse-
quence of the continual weeping of his wife, and all he
could say or do could not prevail upon her to divulge what
preyed upon her mind. In bed at night when asleep, he would
be awoke by his wife, who would exclaim—" Oh my child !
my poor child !" &c. and on awaking her she would be raving
mad. At length he gained of her the real cause of her mi-
seryi by her consenting to tell him that she was pregnant
prior to being acquainted with him, and was delivered of a
child, which distress caused her to desert in the streets, and
since that period, handbills were issued, offering a rewardi for
her, which rendered her miserable. A Board of Officers was
called, and the case being investigated, the poor child was re-
stored to its mother, and the soldier seemed to possess equal
joy with her at having the child restored, 'and removing from
the mind of his wife a weight which must have for ever render-
ed her and himself miserable.
A SECOND LAMBERT !-It is stated in the
Portsmouth (New Hampshire) Journal of Sept.
7, that there is a Gentleman living in the state of
New Hampshire (Mr. CALEB TowLE) a wealthy
and respectable farmer, whose height is five feet
ten inches, girth seven feet, and weight 515 pounds.
He is obliged to use a second chair for the more
bulky part of his frame.—(American Paper.)

THE THEATRES.

DRURY LANE THEATRE.

His Royal Highness the Duke of YORK yes-
terday signified his intention to view the altera-
tions which have taken place at this Theatre,
and this morning he honoured the Theatre
with his presence. Mr. ELLISTON, with his
accustomed promptitude, had every thing pre-
pared for the reception of his Illustrious Visitor.
His Royal Highness was punctual in his attend-
ance at 11 o'clock. The lion. GEORGE LAMBE,
Mr. EwsToN, Lessee, Mr. BEAZLEY, the Ar-
chitect, Mr. T. DIBDEN, Stage Manager, Mr.
WiNsToN, Mr. DUNN, Treasurer, Mr. PETO,
Builder, Messrs. CRACI, Decorators, and Mr. G.
ROBINS, were all stationed in due order, and 900
of the workmen were placed in various parts of
the Theatre. The moment his Royal Highness
appeared on the Stage the workmen spon-
taneously gave a universal hurta of welcome
which their feelings could not controul till they
had repeated it nine times, and the rest of the
company caught the loyal impulse, and heartily
joined in the zealous shout. His Royal High-
ness was sensibly affected by this cheering wel-
come, and evinced his feelings with the most
condescending affability. His Royal Highness
minutely inspected the improvements, and ex-
pressed his full approbation of the whole. His
'loyal Highness then retired, and his departure
was marked by the same voluntary testimonies
of loyal respect. A vast crowd attended at the
doors of the theatre, and the same feelings of
loyal attachment obviously animated the whole
multitude of spectators. The Theatre, we un-
derstand, is to be lighted on Monday night, and
the friends of the Establishment are to be fa-
voured with cards of admission.

HAYMATIKET.----MTS. CHATTERLEY, who, since
her engagement at this Theatre and at Covent
Garden, has risen-into great popularity, had her
benefit, last night, and the crowded audience
which attended, is a proof that she is now one
of the chief comic favourites of the day. It is
clue, however, to the. Manager of THE ENGLISH
OPERA HOUSE to observe, that he first brought
her talents before the Loudon Public, and her
own assiduity has since enabled her to become
one of our- beSt comic actresses. The Belle's
Stratagem was the play. The character of Letitia
Hardy is partly founded on that of Maria, in
The Citizen, and partly on that of Miss Hard-
castle, in She Stoops to Conquer. Miss Hardy is a
part, however, that affords more scope for the
talents of the actress, as it is blended with traits
of the pathetic, arising from her attachment to
Doricourt, and the difficulty of converting his in-
difference into 'affection. Mrs. CHATTERLEY
supported the character admirably where
spirit was required, and affectingly in pas-
sages of a tender description. She also inci-
dentally appeared as a graceful Dancer, and re-
ceived the warmest applause throughout her
performance. We have before observed of the
part of Doricourt, that though a high account is
given of his attractive qualities before he appears,
and though he is held forth as the essential cha-
' racter in the Piece, there is no such wit
or facination as might be expected. The as-
sumed madness of the part is also obviously
founded on that of Valentine in Love for Love,
though,adopted for. kdifferent purpose. Mr. C.
KuNtat.t: has so often been seen in Doricourt that
it is only necessary to say that he supported it
with his usual spirit. Mrs. CLIFFORD gave the
character of Mrs. Rackelt in .so animated e man-
ner, that she .deserves a station OH Patent Boards,
Mrs. VesTats, in the Masquerade scene, gave
We're a' Noddin, which llAwEs's accompany-
ments have rendered so popular that the number
of the songs which have been circulated almost
exceeds credibility. She had an encore. At
the end of the play Miss PATON displayed her
extraordinary power, and flexibility of voice in
Rno Des variations, originally sung by CATALAN',
and hardly with superior skill. A comic sketch fol-
lowedthe play, entitled Twelve precisely, or a
Night at Dover. ft was a lively trifle, and was
`Well received. The whole concluded with The
Poor Soldier, in which Mrs. VESTRIs was Patrick.
These female assumptions of male characters are
always non-effective, and ought to be abolished.
Miss PATON was announced for Norah in some
of the play-bills, and Mrs. GARRICK. in others.
The latter performed it, , not without some
grumbling on the hart of the galleries, but this
was soon appeased by an apology. LISTON, in
Darby, was highly diverting.

M. CORNILLOT.-This Gentleman, whose ex-
traordinary Performances have excited so much admiration and
surprise amongst the inhabitants of the City, gave his sixth and
concluding Exhibition in that quarter on Thursday. Appa-
rently determined to leave the most powerful impression on the
minds of his spectators, he introduced many new and astonish-
ing feats of Legerdemain, and rendered this last the most
amusing of the series. At the conclusion of the Performance,
M. Cornillot addressed the Company—thanking them for the
cordial support and encouragement he had received ; and stating,
that although he left them to settle at the " West End," he
would retain a saloon in the City for occasionally performing
.before his first Patrons and Supporters. This Address was very
favourthly received, and the Company departed highly grati-
fied with their evening's amusement.
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SONS OF COMMERCE.—The celebration of the
anniversary of the above society sook place on Thursday
at the London Tavern, at which about two hundred of the
Members were present. THOMAS LAURIE, Esq. in the
Chair. After the cloth was withdrawn, Non nobis Dornine
was sung by the musical gentlemen present. The health
of the King was drunk with four times four, and the national
anthem sung, verse and chorus, accompanied by the Band,
and followed by the healths of the Dukes of York and Sussex,
and many convivial toasts and sentiments. The Chair-
man then rose and expressed the great pleasure he felt in
seeing so numerous and respectable a company ; but the
gratification he felt he could not convey by words, par-
ticularly when he reflected that by the Sons of Commerce
there assembled, the tear of the widow was dried—the or-
phan children of the Members were provided for, and that
the only rule they knew was, to relieve according to the neces-
sity of the case. After some further observations upon the
respectability of the company present, the worthy Chairman
gave as a toast—" The Society and their Visitors, and Success
to the Union of Friendship and Commerce," which was drank
with great applause. The health of the various 'Officers of the
Society followed, intermixed with spirited social and patriotic
toasts, and seveal excellent songs by Messrs. Joees, Guilott,
Filley, Herring, Buck, and Bryant. The funds of the Society
were described to be in a very flourishing state, although no
less than 400 cases of distress had been attended to. The din-
ner and wines were excellent.

On Wednesday last, the Common Counci
voted the freedom of the borough to the sons o
the Right H. G. CANNING and General GAS
COYNE.—( Liverpool Courier.).

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.
The Earl and Countess of Darnley, and Lady Elizabeth
Bligh, at their house in Berkeley-square from Ireland; Hon
Win. Ponsenby, from the Isle of Wight; Mr. anti Lady Mary
Brownlow, at their house in York-place, from Malvern %Veils ;
Dr. Latham, in Harley-street, from his house in Cheshire;
George Rooke, Esq., and W. Elton, at the Royal Hotel, from
Clifton ; Mr. and Mrs. Arinitt and family, at ditto, from
Paris ; Mr. and Lady Vere Hope and family, at the London
Hotel, from Scotland; Mrs. Hamilton. at ditto, from Clifton ;
Captain King, of the 16th Lancers, and Mrs. King, at Hakes's
Hotel; S. G. Gist, Esq. at ditto; Mr. and Mrs. Jones and
family, at the Grosvenor Hotel, New Bond-street, from Picton
Castle, Wales.
DEPAUTUREs—The Marchioness of Huntley, from Greil-
lon's Hotel, Albemarle-street, for Brighton ; Mr. and Mrs.
Haygarth and family, from Kirkham's Hotel, Lower Brook-
street, for Seymour-street, Portman-square; Charles Harford,
Esq.. from the Royal Hotel, St. James's-square, for Leaming-
ton, Warwickshire; J. J.. Guest, Esq. from ditto, for Cardiff,
Wales ; Colonel and Mrs. Knight, from the London Hotel,
Albemarle-street, for Bromley, Kent ; Mrs. Neave, from ditto,
ter Ramsgate ; Mr. and Mrs. T. Drake, from ditto, for Amer-
sham Bucks; the Countess de Noailles and suite, from ditto,
for Paris ; Lady Sophia -lleathcoate, for Ham House, Surrey ;
the Marquis of Exeter, from' Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley-square,
for Burleigh, Lincolnshire ; Mr. Ileathcote, for Normanton
Park, Lincolnshire.
BATS! ARRIVAT.S.—James Heaviside, Esq. N. C.; Lord
Johh Thynne, M.P.; Col. Palmer, M.P.; Earl of Harrowby,
Lord and Lady Aylence, Lord Gormanstone, Lord Montague,
Marquis Trotti' Mr. Justice and Lady Best, Lady Antrobus,
Lady Burdett, Ledy Luce', Sir W. Call, Rev. Sir A. Elton,
Hon. ,Mr. Ryder ; Dr. Robertson ; Rear-Admiral and Mrs.
Rolfes, Gen. Cummins, Gen. Orde, Col. and Mrs. Chohnond-
ley, Col. Clarke, Col. Wegulin, Major Marshall, Capt. Kent,
Capt. Kington, Capt. Marsh, Capt. Haynes, Capt. i%lapples,
Capt, Wood; Rev. Mr. and Mrs. 11Iartin, Rev. Mr. and Mrs.
\\*tilde, Rev. Mr. Browne, Rev., Mr. Herbert, Rev. Mr.
Jackson.
CHELTENHAM.—The following are amongst the latest ar-
rivals here:—Lord Frederick Montagu, Lord Harrowby, two
Ladies Bathurst, Lady Anna Maria Jessop, Lady and Hon.
Miss Titchborne, Lady Young, Sir Wm. Hart, Bart. Sir John
and Lady Acland, Sir Thos. and Lady Dyer, Sir Fitzroy and
Lady Maclean, General Johnson, Colonel O'Neil, &c.

SHERIFF THORPE'S DINNER.
Dun LIN, OCT. 9.—The Senior Sheriffof the City of Dublin,
Mr. Thorpe, gave his first public dinner yesterday.
After his health had been given by the Chief Magistrate
(Fleming) the Sheriff returned thanks, and after a short pre-
face; lie begged leave to give what for 150 years had been the
practice for his predecessors to give—
" The glorious, pious, and immortal Memory of King Wil-
liam 111 ! ! !"
The toast was drunk with an immense uproar. Several Gen-
tlemen declined drinking the toast. Mr. Therry (son of the
Commissioner), and other Gentlemen, turned down their
glasses and left the room.
Mr. Johnston, Private Secetary to the Lord Lieutenant, re-
ceived an invitation to this dinner several days ago, and came
to town from Woodstock for the purpose of being present, un-
derstanding that the objectionable toast would not be given.
He had a communication with Sheriff Thorpe on the subject
immediately on his arrival, and, in consequence of that corn-
manication proceeded at seven o'clock, in full dress to Morri-
son's, when he was informed, for the first time, that the Sheriff
would give the toast. Mr. Johnston, without hesitation, de-
clined appearing at the dinner, and, we understand, expressed
in no very indistinct terms his sense of the treatment which he
had experienced. He retired in his chariot from Morrison's,
and proceeded directly for the country residence of the Lord
Lieutenant.

CHORAL CONCERT.
The first Subscription Concert for the season
took place at the Sheffield Theatre, on Tuesday last. The
Managers judiciously availed themselves of the eminent talents
of Madame Ronzi de Begnis, Signor de Begnis, Signor Toni,
Signora Graziani, Sig. Spagnoletti, and Mr. Kellner, (all, with
the exception of Mr. Kellner, of the King's Theatre,) who had
been giving concerts at Doncaster during the race-week. To
do justice to the whole performance would require a pen
scientifically musical. It consists of pieces selected from the
first Italian masters, principally from one of Rossini's chefs-
d'ceuvre, " Il Turco in Italia." Madame Ronzi de Begnis, with
a countenance uncommonly prepossessing, is gifted with one of
the sweetest and most beautiful voices that nature ever be-
stowed. Madame Ronzi was prevailed upon to favour for the
first time a provincial audience with an English song ; accord-
ingly her charming voice gave with fascinating effect the pretty
air, " My lodging is on the cold ground," with variations,
which was encored with thunders of applause. But above all
it was the rich, melodious, singing and music of the land
of harmony, conveyed through the soft and sonorous lan-
guage that " breathes of the sweet South," which produced
upon the feelings of the hearers overpowering sensations of
delight. In Rossini's grand quintetto, " Oh, guardate the
accidente !" and his matchless duet, ." Ia di tatty mi
contento," the fair syren pre-eminently excelled. Signor de
Begnis is unquestionably the first bqtro singer in the kingdom.
His rapidity of execution without losing a single note or word,
was truly astonishing. We regret that want of room does not
allow us to notice the excellencies of the other performers ; but
our readers will be delighted to hear that Madame Ronzi has
been induced to give another Concert, which will take place on
Friday next, when the pieces which afforded so much gratifica-
tion at the last Concert will be repeated, with the addition of
several others of equal celebrity. A similar opportunity of wit-
nessing such an union of first-rate musical talent is not likely
to occur again in this neighbourhood.—( Birmingham Paper.)

Lord Viscount Sidmouth and family passed through Dor-
chester on Tuesday last, on his way to Lulworth Castle, the
seat of the Right Hon. the Secretary of State.
On Friday last the Lord Chancellor, Colonel Yates, Mr.
Lawrence Peel, and Mr. Seymour, formed a shooting party at
thlworth Castle, and after an excellent day's sport they par-
took of the hospitality of the Right Hon. the Secretary of State.

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