The Sun.
London, England, 1809-10-14 00:00:00

COri7,24T-CARDEN THEATRE.

We have still to record the prevalence of clamour
and confusion at this place. The scene of last night
was nearly the same as reported. yesterday.—The
first three ails of Speed the Plough were heard with
attention, and this attention continued for such a
length of time even after the beginning of the fourth
aa, as promise a favourable reception of the rest
of the play. Here, however, the usual spirit was
forcibly manifested, and nothing could be heard after-
wards during the play and entertainment, which
was Rosina. It was not to be inferred that the op-
ponents of the Managers did not appear till the half-
price took place, for it is probable that a very strong
party were in various parts of the Theatre, and only
waited to declare themselves when they had gained
an accession of strength. The chief opposition ap-
peared in the Pit. Lord YARMOUTH and the Hon.
BERKELEY CRAVEN were in this place, and being
known, were called upon, in expeetation that they
would make a speech. Lord YARMOUTH took no
notice of these calls, but Mr. CRAVEN resisted the
introduction of his name in manly terms, and told
one of the persons who addressed him, that if he
had any thing to say to him he knew where to find
him. Mr. CRAVEN was then accused of attending
night after night in opposition to the Managers. He
repelled the charge with indignation, and said be
came there with the right of an Englishmen, to ex-
press his sentiments of approbation or disapprobation
according to the dilates of his judgment and his
feelings. This short address, whi4 h was delivered
with true British spirit, was much applauded by the
surrounders.

It must be acknowledged that the opposition bee .
gins to bear a less offensive character than it has be- 1
fore exhibited. The hideous sounds arising from -..
the various instruments of annoyance have ceased, I;
and though the opposition is as noisy as ever, it is
less ferocious. There was some fighting in the Pit,
and a few skirmishes in other places, but nothing of
a serious complexion. Two or three persons were
taken into custody, and an attempt was made to
seiie a Gentleman who had been very vehement ill
opposition to the new prices, but he was resolutely
defended by the people who surrounded him, and
finally escaped. .
There were a new supply of Placards, as they
are called, and many reflecting on the conduct ot
the Newspapers, for first defending the public cause, 1
and then, taking part with the .Nlanagers. 'We shalt ,' t
leave these Papers to justify themselves, though it ,
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must be observed, that they have a right to exercise •. ,
their judgment as well as these who have adhered
to their original sentiments. 'We have been uniform
in_our conduct. We disapproved of the engagement ',i
of CATALAN!, and we openly avowed our clisappro-
bation. As to the augmentation of prices, vie gave
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no opinion at all, deterteined to wait for the dec;-..
stun ot the Committee, and the documents whicl! ''':
the Proprietors have submitted to the public. Ti cy .
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certainly made out a strong case in support of their I'
attempt to raise the rites of admission, but how fat'
they are wise in persevering against such a deierrnin....
ed spirit as the attempt has evidently kindled, itia..4.,
difficult to say.
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The oorionsiets .f th. now pit 1..... a; opl ay .i ih.' r . ~
it again lest night in chaunting God save - i.
King, which none of the aucre:mce were inclined tie': ..t.'
oppose, but on the contrary, all parties. agreed it
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singing this loyal strain.. . , •t.,-; 1,
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We confess we know not what to advise on ths '.!fi'i
subject, which is really a serious tnaiter, as it /sit! '
continual interruption of ptibl:c tranertili7, and a
an amusement which, if properly cendu,e,ed, ten 5
to the improvement of the national taste and moral
The Proprietors should endeavour to discover vrhe;l
ther sortie middle course might not be adopter!., t.f.l
which, without an essential sacrifice on their mt.,. !
may appease their adversaries. 1. is certain th.st .:
though many mischievous spirits have attempted il? .
take advantage of a popular terweni for their owd-,_ ,
political ends, there is really a wide and decided op- -i
position to the advanced prices in the puhlic-at larger
else the heedless young men who come in wanton..
ness to enjoy a noisy sport, would soon be reduced '
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to. quiet submission. The band of Israelites did
not venture to appear last night, and after a wort
triumph of applause, when the dramatic entertain-
ments were over, the crowd quietly dispersed.
The following are the inscriptions on the chief of
the labels which appeared in the Theatre last night = .
" A fair account, and we'll submit--
Imposure shall not gull toe Pit.
If Kuda-z.a shews his claim is just,
Our will's to pay—but he sha'rit say, MUST."
"Shall Britons be subdued by the wandering tribe of TeruA
salern ?"
" Shall a Christian People be subdued by the wanderers
or Israel ?"
" Old Prices for ever :" with a device ot JOHN hin..i. blow.
ing a horn.
" Old Pricts, and NO Priv..te Boxes."
" No 80... es opened except to the British Public."
" Be determined, and you will be victorious." .
" While IcEmBLE gains. through Jew.' appla,,,,r,
And infidels insult our laws,
We'll bring to mina the Holy Land, -
And spew them Crinstians will command."
~ Ye holy men who eat no pork,
Scorn.K.sw BLit and such dirty work." "
Covent-garden Syi,agogue : M EN nos!, c= rand Rabbi."
" Old Prices, if you wish the house to be tiiied at whole
" price
" Let the New Prices sir-o.e the fate of Mad. CATALANI." :'

tt Base is the stave who pays.",
s. No Morning-Post,
" No hired h,.st,
" Shall e'er lour( 13ULy dismay ;
" His cause is just,
" Succeed he must,
f' Old Prices or no

THE LYCEVAL—Love 'in a Village drew a nut
merous audience to this plate last eight;' and the
piece was altogether so well supported as to.excite
great applause. PHILIPPS displayed much good
sense in the part of Young Meadow!, and sung ttia
airs aotliirably. JOHNSTONE was excellent in Hau'"
thorn. On account of the sudden indi.posttion
Mrs.' BisttoP, the part of &sett,/ -was taken at a short
notice by NI'S% KELLY. lie airs were rather Awe!
her potsers, but she acted the part with grvat iti.fg•!
meat, spirit, and feeling. Much, however, as we
are iisposed to admire the manner in which 9perd
are brought forward at this Theatre, we cannot ar,
prove of the introduction of new songs insteod
those 'which'befong to the respective pieces, an
which estahlish charasivp. Tuts prattics is
gaining. ground;' 'and ought to he chi eked. it l'a'
apvearcd to •The ,Duenna, and 4 was iast piat.Y!

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manifested in Love in a tillage, which is one of rim
very best 'w rks of the kind that the English Stage
111-• every drodoced, apd which should be always
- kept n. its original state. We ought not to conclude
;IA It bout hinting that in the Statute scene somewhat
less of the spirit of gallantry would nave been more
acceptable to the audience in eileral) however well
• calculated to gratify the 'Galleries..

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