The Sun.
London, England, 1822-07-12 00:00:00

CHARACTERS.

Sir Peter Fin - - Mr. LISTON.
Harry Turtleton - - Mr. BAKER.
Frederick Gower - - Mr. JOHNSON.
Mr. Morgan - Mr. YOUNGER,
Harriet - - Mrs. GARRICK.
Mary - - - Mrs. PEARCE.
Sally - - - Mrs. BAKER.

FABLE.
Peter Fin is a fishmonger of fortune, who never saw the sea,
and leaves off business in consequence of a magnificent be-
quest left him and his daughter, on condition they never sleep
under the same roof with a certain cousin Henry, who would,
on the occurrence of such an event, be enabled to dispossess
his more fortunate relatives of the fortun^ from which he
had been disinherited for some youthful follies. Peter, as
before observed, had never seen the' sea, but always had
an unconquerable desire to visit the shores of that element
from which he had derived his former consequence in
trade. An old friend, Morgan, with whom he had planned
a trip to Brighton, disappoints him, but promises to send a
young man instead, as Fin's guide to Brighton. Cousin Fre-
derick avails himself of this circumstance, gets his friend
Harry Turtleton to pass himself off on Peter for Morgan's
substitute, who, after driving the old fishmonger and his
laughter great part of the night in a close carriage round the
environs of London, lands him in Bedford-square, which Fin
mistakes for Brighton—there the disinherited cousin is intro-
duced under the disguise of a French nobleman, and prevails
on Peter and Harriet to sleep at his supposed marine villa, by
which means their fortune is forfeited ; but on the cousin's
offering to share it with the lady, the fishmonger is reconciled,
and after a number of whimsical mistakes, arising from Fin's
mistaking London to be Brighton, he joins in the laugh against
himself, and agrees to set off with the new-married couple on a
real visit to the marine pavilion.
The main purpose of this dramatic sketch is
obviously to draw forth the talents of a popular
Comedian, whether LISTON or any other, for the
part of Peter Fin is of so ludicrous a kind that, ac-
cording to the theatrical phrase, it" acts itself." It
was, however, most probably intended for LISTON,
and he must entirely have fulfilled the design of
the author. Some of the diurnal critics speak of the
piece itself with more severity than it deserves ;
it is a light Summer sketch ; there is " nothing
offensive in the argument ;" and though highly
improbable, yet who looks rigidly for pro-
bability in works of such a description ? It
is sufficient if the chief character is well sup-
ported, and that the rest of the performers have
talents adequate to the parts assigned to them.
Such was the case last night. LasToN, who is a
host himself in whimsical comedy, was highly
diverting, and the piece altogether was of a
bustling nature; the incidents followed in quick
succession, and the audience, in general, very
numerous, seemed to be fully satisfied with the
entertainment which they had received. A very
few hisses were heard at the end, but they were
immediately overpowered by a large majority.—
The piece is the avowed production of Mr.
JONES, a Comic Actor of high reputation on the
Edinburgh Stage.

ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE.—AII in the Dark,
which by its light comic humour continues to at-
tract attention, was very successfully represented
last night, and followed by The Invisible Girl
and The Spoiled Child, in both of which pieces
Miss CLARA FISHER displayed that comic versa-
tility which would do credit to the stage, if she
were at a much more advanced period of life.--A
numerous audience.

Vauxhall Gardens, it is expected, will present
to-morrow evening a truly novel and interesting
appearance. The Proprietors have, we under-
stand, with a liberality which does them much
credit, announced their intention of opening the
Gardens that evening, for the purpose of giving
a Grand Juvenile Fete, expressly for the accom-
modation of the Junior Branches of Families,
when the usual amusements, with several novel-
ties suited to the occasion, will be introduced,
and commence at six, terminate at ten, and the
Gardens close by half-past eleven o'clock. The
admissions for children under 12 years of age, for
this night only, 2s. each ; other persons, as usual,
3s. 6d. The Grand Gala this evening will com-
mence at the usual time, and will consist of the
powerful attractions which have been so much
admired.

NATIONAL SOClETY.—Yesterday the General
Committee of the National Society for the edu-
cation of the Poor iu the principles of the Esta-
blished Church, held their Meeting at St. Mar-
tin's Vestry Room.—Present, his Grace the
Archbishop of Canterbury, Hon. Mr. Justice
Park. Archdeacon Pott, and other Members of
the Committee. Eight fresh Schools were united
to the Society, and several grants of money were
made towards the erection. of School Rooms ;
amongst others, 3001. to Bridlington, 1501. to
Fulford, and 1001. additional to Amlwch.
WEYMOUTH, JULY 10.—On Sunday last the
Rev. JOSEPH ADDISON preached a must excellent Sermon in
the Church at Wyke Regis, for the relief of our distressed bre-
thren in the Sister Kingdom, from the following text of Scrip-
ture :—" I will have mercy and not sacrifice." It is not in
our power to do justice to the elocution and convincing argu-
ments which are at all times delivered from the Pulpit by this
worthy spiritual Divine. On this particular occasion he de-
picted in the most pathetic style the hi art-rending poverty and
ruin now endured by the Peasantry in Ireland, and drew
a melancholy but too faithful picture of their sufferings, which
could not fail of exciting almost every individual to contribute
even the smallest mite towards the funds already raised to stop
the progress of famine, disease and death which now depopu-
late that miserable country.—Thirteen pounds ten shillings
were collected at the church doors ; from the smallness of the
Parish, the usual amount collected for charity seldom exceeded
five pounds, but we were happy to observe that the poorest per-
son appeared eager to give his little tribute, and the salvers
were filled with coppers.—We understand that the Rector and
officiating Curate will attend the Churchwardens and Overseers
in collecting the Contributions round the Parish. Nearly £2O
have been already subscribed and remitted from this town to
the general Fund, by RICHARD BOWER, Esq. Mayor, Chair-
man to the Committee, and Books are still open at both Banks,
and the Libraries, to receive further subscriptions from the
Nobility and Gentry daily arriving.
The Proprietors of the Southwark Bridge have
commenced making an elegant new street from
Union-street to the Borough-road, which will be
direct with the Bridge. This will prove a great
convenience, as London Bridge must necessarily
be impassable in a few weeks, when the whole
of the traffic must be removed to the Iron Bridge. j

Lord Middleton, for Wollaston House, near Nottingham ;
Mr. C. G. Wynne, for his seat in North \Vales ; Mrs. and
Miss Patterson, for Bognor Rocks ; Mr. G. Haldimand, for
Ash Grove, near Seven Oaks ; Mrs. and Miss Hartland, for
Ramsgate ; General Balfour, for Blammern, North Britain ;
Colonel and Mrs. Pomeroy, for Ramsgate ; Hon. Berkeley
Noel, for Maxhall Park, near Coleshill ; Col. Warlhouse, for
Hallerton, near Litchfield ; Major and .31rs. Murray, for Lym-
ington ; Mr. John Vernon, for Buckhurst Hill, near Staines ;
Colonel ChiVns, for Hyde • Mr. Edward Antrobus, for
Worthing ; Sir Thomas and Lady Campbell, for St. Lawrence,
in the Isle of Thanet ; the Lord Bishop of Worcester, on a
visit to his Diocese ; the Lady of John Morris, Esq. East India
Director, Mr. henry, and Miss Morris, from Baker-street, for
Eastbourne, Sussex ; Lord Gort, from Nerot's Hotel, Clifford-
street ; Colonel Bailey, from ditto; Hon. Mr. Newtown: and
family, \from ditto.

Aiiiitv.u.s.—The Earl and Countess of Craven, at their seat
in Ilerks, from Paris; Mr. Kennedy, M.P., and Mrs. Ken-
nedy, at Nerot's Hotel ; Hon. Mr. and Lady Templer and
family, at ditto; Mr. and Mrs. Dashwood, at Blake's Hotel,
Jermyn-street, from Tunbridge Wells ; Mr. and Mrs. Cave, at
Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley. square, from Ramsgat.c.

FASHIONABLE PARTIES.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdown gave an ele-
gant entertainment on WedneSday to a'distinguished party at
Lansdown House, Berkeley-square.:
Lord Berwick entertained a distinguished party at dinner
yesterday, at his house in Grosvenor-square.
Lord and Lady Holland entertained Viscount and Viscoun-
tess Granville and a large party of distinction at dinner yester-
day, at Holland House.
The Earl of Harrington gave an elegant entertainment yes-
, terday to the officers of his regiment, at his seat at Windsor.
The lion. Lady Smith gave an elegant entertainment on
Wednesday, at her house in Piccadilly, to the Lord Chancellor,
the Lord and Lady Mayoress, Earl Limerick, Countess Pow-
lett, Lord and Lady Middleton, Lord Stowell, Earl of Kin-
noul, Lord Sidmouth, and the Misses Addington, Lord Syd-
ney, Lord Dulccney, lion. Miss Kinnaird, Hon. Mrs. Miles,
Mr. and Miss Gosling, &c. In the evening her Ladyship gave
a rout. The three spacious drawing-rooms were thrown open,
which were illuminated with great brilliancy. The dining-
parlour was sct apart for refreshments, which consisted of fruits,
pines, grapes, peaches, nectarines, ices, &c., with wines of the
most choice description. There were present nearly 300 dis-
tinguished fashionables, including the French and Turkish Am-
bassadors.

The Duke and Duchess of Wellington entertained Viscount
and Viscountess Granville and a distinguished party at dinner
al Wednesday at Apsley House,
The Marquis of Cholmondeley entertained another distin.
guislied party at dinner on Tuesday at his house in Piccadilly.
AL.mAcK's.—The first ball of the last set for the season took
place on Wednesday evening at these elegant rooms. Dancing
commenced at eleven o'clock and did not break up till neatly
five yesterday morning. There were present upwards of 400
persons of the first distinction.

CONTINUED REPORT OF THE COLUMBIA N MEET

IND AT TAE CITY OF LONDON TAVERN.
Mr. ROWCROFT having taken the Chair, the next Toast
proposed was— _

The Stewards, and thanks to them for their excallent
ar-
rangements this evening."
Mr. ROWCROFT returned thanks for his Brother Stewards
and himself. They ha, been most happy to lend their assist-
ance on this great and interesting occasion, but at the same
time, he felt it only an act of justice to say, that the company
were much more indebted for whatever was excellent in the,-
arrangements of the day, to the exertions of an individual who
had just quitted the room, and whose talents and services were
continually devoted to the most useful and interesting purposes,
Mr. Simon Cock.
That Gentleman's health was drank with great applause.
Mr. JAFFRAY then rose and said, he would propose to the
Company the healths of some Gentlemen present, known to the
greater part of those who heard him, and as much respected as
known, distinguished by their early, and constant, and per-
severing exertions in the cause of Colombia, he meant Mr.
Herring, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Fowles, the Agents of the
Colombian Republic in London.
Mr. POWLES returned thanks on behalf of his worthy col-
leagues and himself. If any services they had been the means of
-rendering to Colombia had had the effect of checking the career
of desolation over that beautiful country, of accelerating in any
degree the arrival of that happy state of things, which had been
this day commemorated with so much enthusiasm, it would afford
to them a source of the most agreeable reflections to the latest
period of their existence. They had always placed the highest
confidence in the honour, the integrity, and good faith of the
Colombian Government : and had maintained, under all cir-
cumstances, an unshaken conviction that the cause of indepen-
dence would triumph. Their confidence in both events had
been fully justified by the results. The Colombian Govern-
ment would be found to govern all its proceedings by the
strictest probity and good faith, and would thereby command
and secure the respect and esteem of the whole work.
Mr. HYSLOP then paid a handsome tribute of respect to the
character and talents of a Member of the Colombian Govern-
ment, whose health he was desirous to propose. He was quite
certain that the department of official duty which devolved on
that individual would be managed with the greatest care and
vigilance. He proposed the health of Don Pedro Gual, Mini-
ster of Finance of the Republic of Colombia.
Several other toasts were drank, complimentary to individuals
who have been conspicuous in Colombia, and at a quarter be-
fore twelve the company broke up.

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