The Sun.
London, England, 1825-06-06 00:00:00

THE THEATItES.

KING'S THEATRE.—To the regret of the Mu-
sical World, Madame PASTA took' leave of the
Public on Saturday night:. The house was
crowded to excess in all parts, to witness" the
farewell of this excellent Actress as well as Vocal
Performer. The serious Opera of Nina, and the
first Act of Semirantide, were performed on this
occasion. PASTA was the heroine of both, and
her performance was highly interesting- and af-
feCting. "Madame Vi:syntS, after. the second
Act, gave " God .save the King." The rest of
the -Vocal Performers joifled in the chorus, and
the audience- stood with 'repectful loyalty.
Among the audience were an 'abundance of the
higher orders. The Duke arid Duchess of CAM-.
Bttl DGE, the. Duke and
.Dridiesa of CLARENcE,
the Duchess of KENT, and •the Duke and Duchess
of GLOUCESTER, adds it to —the brilliancy of the'
scene, and all received :a welcome greeting.
Madame PASTA was called forward by the au-
dience. After some [law, :sire ..modestly advanced
and made a graceful obedience (or the turolltuous
applause that attended'her. • •
II AYMAIt IL ET Tit CA TR The lterry PVives
of Windsor was represe•nted on.Saturda 7, and
altOgether in a very respectable manner. If.
DOWTON is not absoltitelY.the best Falstaff ex-
tant, he may boldly
.stand :iit._Comparisbn with
all the others, particularly as. the. character
pears in this •comedy. After the play,: Master,
BunixE, who is stated to—be six years old, bat
who is obviously not. More :than seven, performed
a solo on the violin. The .subject was the tune
of Robin Adair, ,41tich he played with appropriate
Simplicity, and gave v-ariatiOns_ with admirable
skill. lie afterwards led Ihe-Band in perform-
ing the Overture to LOdoiska., whiCh we have
hardly ever heard go off with better effect. lie
then displayed- his theatrical powers in the
Farce of The Irish Tutor. His 'appearance in
Dr. 0' Taole,.dressed in black, with &large whig,
as a pedagOgne, was highly ludicrous. Allowing
for his-time of life, his performance may be coo-'
sidered as a surkiling instance of theatrical pre-
cosity. He exhibited indeed. a conception of
the character, and a .sense of •liumoor, as well es
a broad characteristic brogue, Which afforded
high entertaironent to the audience, from whom
he justly received warm and reiterated applause.
A good house, but not crowded.

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We observe that Miss Lic.y.and.Mr. Cooept
unite in taking a benefit this season at Covent-Garden Theatre.
They are both so justly admircd. by the public, and 'so deservedly
esteemed in private life, that we should have thought they might
have separately tried their interest with a good prospect of suc-
cess. They have, however, we mid, chosen for the'occasiOn Every
One has his Faidt,' the bast Comedy *of the late Mrs. hit:H-
EALD,- and also- her admirable Farce of The Wedding Day.
In the Coinedy, besides theft own exertions', they. are. to have
the support of Mr. C: KyyzaLE -and Miss fi'ooa E,• witit
other favourite Performers,- and a popular Opera-is to conejude
the whole, with the combined talents of Miss PATort, Miss
TREE, MiSiy -•LOVE, FAWCETT, JoNns, and PE ARMANY
and it will be ivotirlerful indeed if with such' an asitiriblage of
talents, they have not an overflowing house.

The PRtsIDENT 61 the PnoviNcE of BAHIA has
recited the copy of a. circull,.r note hddressed to
the Presidents of all the- Pro.vinc:es -in the. King-
dont to the etirct, that
The Ettilieror, 'considering' the education 'of youth as an
object worthy pecial attention: on account of its influ-
ence ott gublic.niOrals„and conk-quently on -the. Prosperity and
glory ofa State, as has always been held '-bs, judicious Legis-
lators in all ages, Ids Majesty has been phased to order that
the Presidents shill, with the least possible delay, and tusking
such obServations as they may think-fit, transmit an .accountof
all -ths• Professorships of elernentarr -Imo-is-ledge ; Latin; -
Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Geornetry;- and Foreign -Lan-
guages, stating- the places where-they -now exist, and
also those. which,. on account •of their population, -require
the establishment, of others; yoting thesalaries of the Profes-
sors and the proceeds of the tax call Subaidio Litteriria, or
of any other, imposts for the benefit of the Seho9l,,*; Oat-the
whole may, be laid before the-Legislative Assembly, which-
being thoroughly informed, may proceed with confidence to
direct its attention to this iroportant stiliTeet, facilitating and ex-
tending inctructiOns as the.certain and infallible source of tie
prosperity.of nations.!'

, . . .
On Saturday morning, at eleven o'clock, the
Lords of his Majesty's Privy Council assembled at the Coun-
cil Office, Whitehall-place, for the purpose of hearing a case
of Appeal. The Earl of HAftiaownir presided as Lord Presi-
dent of the Council. There were also present-:-Viscount Mel-
Ville, Lord Gifford, Lord Bexley, and•Alr. Suirges Bourne. -
?dr. Secretary Prrtleft•bis residence in P,rivy
Gardens for Brighton, on Saturday. - The Right Hon. Gentle-
man was expected in (own this nay,- together with Airs. Peel
and family.' - • • .
The black Admiral, who had charge of the
bodies 'of the late Itiitig:_ajid *Queen of 'the Sand-
wich-.lslands,, died on the. voyage; :of the small-
pox.- - 'fife -Admiral's body Was preserved until
they reached the' Sandwich Islands; but thy,
Rulers refus4.4 -to r.llow it to be taken.on shorei
it was; ;therefore, committed to the deep.
the customary formalitic,;.
Acc'ounts from .Gibralter to the 13th ult. state
the licenseg. for the introduction of British manu-
factures had arrived from Madild ; the Merchants
.were'in consequence in great spirits, as they an-
ticipitated a gefteral relaxation 'of the V Prohibi-
tory ,Laws- of Spain. . .
Saturday 'being 'the 4th of June the young. Gentlemen of
Eton College had their Annnal Regatta in the evening from
Windsor Bridge to Surley' Hall, and supp2l on •theflawn.—
The Band of the 2d Life Guards accompanied them,. and per-
formed sornc choice pieces of music.- They returned •to Wind-
sor after. supper. The tire works vien superior to those:Ur-fin-
,
mer.years. • -
.T.:IrSPER-ATE ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SCICIPE.—
l'eattrday afternoon, about two o'clock-, a matt' sp.parendy
about the middle age, of very gentlemanly extrior, ran-out of
Rowland Hill's chapel with all possible speed, anti as he-pro.
cee4ed be divested hiinself of ms. hat.and neckerchief; his
mtrange conduct cAused many persona to follow him, but before
he could be overtaken .he ran down the stairs of Blackfriars
Bridge, and plunged into 'thewater. Fortunately a watermari
from below Bridge was landing a fare at the.inoment, 4n4 see-
ing the unfortunate-gentleman floating fast-down the stream,
he caught him- by the skirts of the coat with his bOat-hook, and
with the assistance of some other persdns he was saved from
watery grare. On being brought ashor„ele. wept bitterly, and
expressed a wish to go home to-his family' A waterman, wh°
assisted in saving him, recognized hint.o 'a Falshaw,
living; in the Commercial-road, and whl'"hacl a few -days ago
by-tied hia wife. The unfortunate g-ntlott teas theta' carried
hobie to his children, who are Shen in .Sitrin-bri.- • "
, INSOLENCE OF FOOTMEN.--.) livre W6'S. very
Inrge Party fast week 'at: Lord yAßnoini's iti
pkcAdill.Y• The street 'before -las. Lordship's
door, n - much beyond it, on ..botli sides- Was
c.rqtylra with carriages, so` thati however press-
ing the Voccasion, no vehich-..s to or -from town
could possibly pass. g The -coachmen seemed 'to
enjoy the opportunity of obstructing all Ordinary
carriages, btlt °,4rl' eas ictilfS-Qt.ll:'eteo s(t) fofli.sl.ltl; stvi:cidt ?svclrli it)!
isi n• fashionable ouisance that calls
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