The Sun.
London, England, 1822-04-16 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

DRURT-LANE.—We are glad to find that, not-
withstanding the, present rage of the public for
spectacles, processions, melo-drames, &c., chiefly
produced by the Managers themselves by their
folly in erecting such large theatres, which have
only increased their own expenses, and de-
praved the general taste, they are not yet
dead to the claims of genuine comedy.—
The Suspicious .Husband_ was revived last night
at this Theatre, and so well received by the
audience as to shew that though. public taste
has, for gotne time, slumbered, it is not wholly ex-
tinct. On this occasion Mrs. GLOVER was restored
to this Theatre in the character of Clarinda, and
the very favourable manner in which she was re-
ceived on her entrance, is an additional proof that
public taste is capable of revival, if proper op-
portunities are presented to it. Her performance
of this sprightly character was full as correct and
animating as it has ever appeared within our re-
membrance, and such as would have not only
satisfied but have highly gratified the author. We
are surprized that this excellent Actress should
have ever been in want of a station on the boards

of one of our regular Theatres, as she would

most probably have held a distinguished rank on
the London Stage at its best period.—Mr.
ELLrs•rov gave a very spirited support to Ranger,
whose eccentricities, however, in the present
times, would have undergone the criticism of
a Bow-street tribunal rather-than that of a thea-
trical audience. Mrs. W. WEST was an inte-
resting represeritative of Jacintha, and Mr.
COOPER'S Frankly was easy, spirited, and gentle-
manly. The rest of the Comedy was well sup-
ported, and so well received as, we hope, to en-
courage the Managers to the frequent restoration
of legitimate Comedy.

CovENT-GAn DEN.—Some of the Public Prints
of yesterday stated that Mr. MACREADY was last
night to appear in the part of Macbeth, but it

was in reality performed by Mr. You NG;and

a manner highly creditable to his abilities ; but
as he has often performed the part, no comment
is necessary at present, further than to say that
there was no falling off in his acting. We were
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however somewhat surprized that an actor so cor-
rect in general was not as accurate in the text as
might be expected. The words of SHAKSPEARE
ought to be rigidly observed upon all occasions,
except where the improved delicacy of modern
manners might render variation or omission
necessary. • Aanorr, a spirited and 'judicious
Actor, gave Macduff with good effect; and Mrs.
FAUCIT was, at least, a respectable representa-
tive of Lady Macbeth. As there 'are three such
able Performers as Mr. C., KENIBLE,. MACREADY,
and YOUNG, at this theatre, we hope that the old
liberal and. judicious policy of GARIUCK will be
revived, and that they will each in turn appear
in the higher characters; for though GARRICK
was far beyond all competition, and could :thine
completely gratify all that the audience or the
Poet could desire, yet he often resigned the chief
parts in turn to BARRY, MOSSOP, HOLLAND, and
POWELL, thereby exciting emulatiOn and con-

Sequent improvement of an art calculated to re-
gulate the manners and morals of the age, so
justly were the following lines addressed to the
great and unrivalled Actor we have mentioned :

" A Nation's taste depends on You ;
" Perhaps a Nation's virtue too."

To the Enrron of the " Hampshire Chronicle and Courier."
Sr n —The importance to thepublic at large of facilitating the
communication from the West of England to Sussex through
Hants, by way of Winchester, as well as Basingstoke, Alton,
Petersfield, &c. is universally admitted, and is now more than
ever necessary. The advantage to the trade 'nf. the various
towns, as well as the agriculture in the several districts laS the
improvement of the roads in the route alluded to, and increasing
the traffic thereon, is so evident as to demand the active exer-
tions of those respectable individuals who are Commissioners
of the various Turnpike Roads. There is no road in the
County that requires more alteration than that from the Al-
ton road to Petersfield over the Barnet, and the very steep'
descent called Stoner's Hill, which acts almost as a preventive
to many travellers taking that route, while the cheapness of la..
hour, and the abundance' of materials with which the soil
abounds, render, it a matter of surprise that this dangerous
nuisance should have been permitted to remain so long. In
hopes that these remarks may produce some investigation, and
that the cause of complaint may either be abated or removed,
I am, &c. A HAMPSIIIRE MAN.

His Majesty's frigate, which is to convey Sir
GEORGE NAYLER to Denmark, sails in the course
of next week. It is commanded by a son of the
excellent Earl• SPENCER, and his Lordship,
merely for the pleasure of the voyage, will ac-
company his son. It has been reported to us,
that Sir GEORGE'S mission to confer on the King
of DENMARK the honour of the Garter, has been
retarded in consequence of his DANISII MAJESTY
having been afflicted with St. Anthony's ire.—
(Morning Chronicle.)

We copy (says the Durham Advertiser,) the following from
the circular of an innkeeper at Verona, in Italy. That the ac-
commodation which his house affords may be made known to
travellers from different nations, he publishes his address in the
Italian, German, French, and English languages; the latter
translation we give verbatim et litcratim, as it will no doubt
entertain our English readers :
" CIIICULATOILY.—The old Inn of London's Tower, placed
among the more agreeable situation of Verona's course, belong-
ing at Sir Theodocius Zignoni, restor'd by the decorum most in.
dulgent to good things, of life's eases, which are favoured from
every arts liable to Inn same, with all object that is concern'd
conveniency of stage-coaches, proper horses, but good foragers,
and coach-house : Do offers at Innkeeper the constant hope,
to be honoured from a great concourse, where politeness,
good genius of meati, to delight of Nations, round-table,
coffee-house, hackney-coach, men-servant of place; swiftness
of service, and moderation of prices, shall arrive to accomplish
in Him all satisfaction, and at Sirs, who will do the favour ho-
nouring him a very assur'd Kindness."

S WINDLING.-A case, ingeniously contrived,
was successfully carried into execution on Saturday last. The
swindler, who called himself Mr. IVinter, is rather above the
middle size. He was dressed in a brown frock coat, wore
large whiskers, and appeared well calculated for imposition in
address and manners. A house in Southampton-street„ Strand,
occupied by Mr. Holt, the barrister, having been advertised to
be let, Mr. Winter called about it several times last week,
and he appointed Saturday last to call with some ladies, when
he could give a final answer, and the servants were desired if
the occupants were from home, to shew the gentleman and his
party into the dining room. Having secured this point, Mr.
Winter called upon Mr. Eby, a jeweller, at the latter end of the
week, and after looking over some trifles in the shop, he de-
sired that some ladies' watches might be brought to his resi-
dence, No. 5, Southampton-street, at a certain hour on Satur-
day for inspection. The swindler called some time before the
jeweller was expected, and inquired if the ladies who were to
meet him there had called ? On being answered in the negative
he affected surprise, and desired them to be informed of his ar-
rival when they came. He was shewn into the front drawing-
room, but he preferred the back room, and desired the servant
to shew a gentleman who would call into the front room, and
let him know when he arrived. The jeweller was at his time
with his goods, and Mr. Winter paid him a visit, and after look-
ing over the goods, he selected four watches worth 1001. to shew
the ladies in tha next room. After waiting until out of pa-
tience, the jeweller rang the bell, when it was discovered that
Mr. Winter had decamped with the watches?