The Sun.
London, England, 1822-05-14 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

DRURY LANE.—Mr. KEAN took leave OC the
part of Hamlet last night, and was attended by
a numerous and applauding audience. We no-
ticed his first representation of this very diffi-
cult part, and have witnessed some of his succes-
sive performances, but though he has certainly
improved in ease, and gave many passages with
striking effect, yet the character requires such a
combination of the higher qualities of the art in
mind and person, that, in our opinion, it was
never to be classed among his best efforts. Miss
P. Glover was so interesting in Ophelia as to
shew that she has been well tutored by maternal
experience, and that she possesses such good
sense as enabled her to profit by instruction.
COOPER in the Ghost was, as he is on all oc-
casions, a very respectable and impressive repre-
sentative.

COVENT-GARDEN.—The second representation
of The Lau, of Java, last night, fully confirmed
its hold upon public favour. We last night had
an opportunity of examining more critically the
dialogue, for the Krst representation of a new piece
chiefly appeals to the feelings, which hurry the
mind into sympathy, and leave no room for the due
operation of judgment.—The dialogue, whether
sprightly or energetic, testifies the undecayed
powers of the author. The spirit and humour
of the comic characters rank wits► some of the
best productions of his Muse, and the graver
scenes are marked by the vigour which charac-
terizes The Battle of Hexham, The Surrender of
Calais, and The Mountaineers. The scene between
Parbaya and Orzinga contains such sound,
moral and religious exhortations against suicide,
expressed with such impressive brevity, as jus-
tilies our conviction that Mr. COLMAN can'
rival himself in the best of his former works.
—The fable which he has raised upon the
fabulous story of the dreadful power of the
Upas tree, and the art with which he has ex-
panded it into dramatic action, fully evince
his admirable ingenuity, and prove that his in-
vention and judgment go hand in hand, and
exist in unabated fertility and strength. The
house was crowded to excess last night ; the
performers exerted themselves with such effect,
and the piece was received throughout with such
applause, as promises increasing and zealous
popularity.

ENGLISH OrErtA. HousE.—To the disappoint-
ment and regret of a vast number of people,
Mr. MATHEWS was too much indisposed to be
at 'wine last night at this Theatre. A printed
notification of this circumstance was posted in
various parts of the town, belt did not prevent a
great crowd of visitors, who returned with evi-
dent marks of chagrin and vexation.

Yesterday the Adjourned Meeting of the Pro-
prietors of South Sea Stock resolved that the Go-
vernor and Deputy Governor of the Company
should be authorized to treat and contract with
Government for the payment of the Pension,
Superannuation, and Half-pay List. It was
further resolved, that an additional capital of
3,600,0001. should be raised for this purpose.
As the new Stuck to be thus created will let
in the public, there can be little fear that this
immense transaction will be completed by the
Company. The meeting with the Lords of the

Treasury was appointed for to-day ; but it is un-
derstood that the deputation from the South Sea
Company Will not he prepared to wait upon their
Lordships till to-morrow.

CITY, MONDAY EVENING.
Letters have been received from Constantinople, of the 10th
and 11th April, which state that the Austrian Internuncio had
discontinued his attempts at negotiation betwixt the Russian
and Turkish Governments ; the latter adhering to their re-
solution of the 28th February last. War was consequently con-
sidered as the unavoidable result. Several Greek Gentlemen,
belonging to Scio, were put under arrest, as soon as the Revo-
lution in that Island was made known. Lord STRANGFORD
had successfully, in the mean time, interfered to save their
lives; but their friends are naturally filled with apprehen-
sion for their future fate. The Turkish fleet, consisting
of five line of battle ships and many small vessels, under
the command of the CAPITAN PACHA, sailed from Con-
stantinople on the sth of April, with troops on board for the
Dardanelles. It was reported that the Island Metillino had
also revolted against their Turkish oppressors. From Smyrna
advices have come to hand, through France, dated the 9th of
April. From fifteen to twenty Greeks were daily murdered ;
and on that day no less than forty of these unfortunate men
had fallen victims to popular frenzy. All the shops continued
closed, and no business was transacted.—From Bourdeaux, a
letter dated the 3d instant advises the arrival of a vessel of war
from ililartinico' with an account that a French mercantile
establishment had failed there to an immense amount. An
English house had also failed for two millions of francs.-_A let-
ter from. Hamburgli states a report, that the second division of
the Russian army had been put in motion for the Pruth, and
that the third division soon expected the same rout. All the ac-
counts from the continent, indeed, favour the idea that hostilities
will soon be commenced. The exchange at Hamburgh on
London was 365. 5Ad., and discount of money 23 per cent. —.
Trade continued dull.—At Saint Petersburgh, on the 19th
April, the exchange was 9 19 32 a 9-16.- The previous post
quoted it at 9 25 32 a 9 13-16. About 4000 casks of tallow had
been bought on time for British account, at 120 r. which will stand
nearly 421. a ton in England. Very little business has this day
been done in the public funds. Consols for the next account
opened at 73 g, and remained without the least variation du-
ring the day. The South Sea Company having resolved to make
an offer for the new Loan, principally with a view to have the
management of it, their stock has this day risen about 5 per cent.
They reckon their profit for mangement at 21,0001. per annum.
The public, unconnected with the Company, are to be permit-
ted the favour of subscribing one million towards it, should
they feel so inclined.—Very few transactions can be effected in
foreign securities. The French rentes are nominal at 88. Prussian
Fives 861. Columbian. Old Bonds 101. New Sixes 85 854. and
the Scrip 86. Spanish Old Bonds 62g. and the New 63 62k. Da-
nish continue at 85. Neapolitan Fives are rather dearer, having
again been done at 69. The Russian Sixes are 82, and the Fives
Metallic 763. No business has been done in Austrian Securities.
—Very little business has been done this day in grain. Wheat
and Oats do not undergo any alteration in their value, but Barley
is fully Is. cheaper. The new Corn Bill will not in the smallest
degree vary the present state of the Corn Trade, unless permis-
sion be given to turn bonded wheat into flour. With proper
precaution none of this flour can be introduced for home con-
sumption. The pollard must of course remain in the coun-
try; but this article is at present so abundant, that a deal of
it is used for manure only, and therefore the small quantity
that would come from Dantzig wheat, (for only the finest
wheat can be ground down for a warm climate) could not be
of any consequence. Sometime ago Government contracted
for a quantity of flour made from British wheat for the
West India Islands. It is generally reported in the City
that this flour has arrived out in very bad condition, and
that considerable distress has been occasioned by this cir-
cumstance in the different Islands. The landholders need
not fear merchants substituting British for Dantzig wheat,
should they be permitted to grind the latter. No wheat
of British growth can be converted into flour without high
kiln-drying for a warm climate. American and Dantzig may
with safety. American flour is at present worth 30s. to 325. a
barrel of 1961 b. for exportation. It appears unjust that the
proprietor of Dantzig wheat should be deprived of the benefitof
this demand.—( Morning Chronicle.)

The Duke of YORK transacted military business
with the KING yesterday.

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ARGYLE-Rooms.—The PhilharmOnic Concert,
which is supported by the very best instrumental
band in the metropolis, had last night the capti-
vating addition of Madame RoNzr DI BEGNIS to
its vocal corps, for the first time.—After
succession of several beautiful pieces, chiefly
instrumental, she sung a fine aria of Mo-
zART, and took part in a duo, the tes-
tate of PUCITTA, and in both received and de-
served great applause. Another very gratify-
ing traat was an air sung by CAMPORESE, and ad-
mirably accompanied on the clarionet by WILL-
MAN. But we cannot particularize, and can only
add that the whole was appropriate to the high
character of the Concert, and was obviously a rich
feast for the audience. •

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS
The Earl and Countess of Sherborne, in Lower Grosvenor-
street ; Mr. and Lady Anne Culling Smith, Miss Elizabeth
Smith, and Miss Fitzroy, in Upper Brook-street ; Lady Louisa
Call and Lady Elizabeth Forbes, in Old Bond-street ; Mar-
' chioness of Exeter, in Privy gardens ; Hon. W. R. Spencer,
and Geo. Trevor Spencer, Esq. in Mount-street, from a tour ;
Lady Charlotte Sturt, in Upper Brook-street ; Lord and Lady
Howe, at ditto ; the Duke and Duchess de Guise, at ditto ; the
Marquis and Marchioness of Downshire, and family, at ditto ;
General Sir Rufane Donkin, at his house in Half-Moon-street,
from the Deanery, York ; the Duke and Duchess of Rutland ;
the Dowager Duchess of Rutland ; Earl Rivers ; Capt. Cripps ;
Right Hon. Thomas Grenville ; Hon. Col. Barry.
DEPART URES.-Mr. and Mrs. Briscoe, from Nerot's Hotel ;
Mrs. Waddington, from ditto, for Suffolk; Mr. and Miss
Russell, from ditto, for Bognor; Mr. Rice and family, from
ditto ; Mr. Tennyson, jun. from ditto.

FASHIONABLE PARTIES.
Lord Berwick entertained a distinguished party yesterday, at
his house in Grosvenor-square.
The Marchioness of Salisbury entertained a select party of
fashionables yesterday at her house, in Arlington-street.
The Countess of Jersey's rout yesterday evening in Berkeley-
square was very elegantly attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Orby Hunter entertained the Duke of York
and a large party of distinguished personages yesterday at their
house in Grosvenor-place.
Lord Bulkley entertained a distinguished parrty yesterday at
his house in Stanhope-street, May-fair.

MEETINGS OF SOCI ETI ES. -- Yesterday there
were Meetings of the Merchant Seamens' Bible Society—the
Religious Tract Society—and that for Promoting Christianity
among the Jews ; all of which were numerously and respecta-
bly attended, and very favourable reports were made at each.

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