The Sun.
London, England, 1825-07-22 00:00:00

TUE THEATRE.

DtturtY-LANc.—The season closed at this
Theatre last night, for the benefit of Mr. FITZ-.
WILLIAM. The performances were the oft-
repeated Opera of Freischutz, the music of which
still renders it attractive, a new Interlude en-
titled Curiosity Cured, or Powder for Peepinz,
in which Mrs. FITZWILLIANI disi:layed the ver-
satility of her powers in giving a humorous sup-
port to her distinct characters, and afterwards the
whimsical Farce of the flee Hive, fist brought
forward at the English Opera House. Previous
to the Farce, Mr. Tmtuy came forward and de-
livered 'the following Address, which the audi-
cleft received with much applause. The nume-
rous audience that attended 'was creditable to
FITZWILLIAM, as it proved that be has many
friends.
LADIZI AND GENTLESIXX—At the close of a Theatre
for the Season, it is Acarcely pomsible to vary the mode in which
it is customary to offer you a tribute of respect for the various
proofs of favour and kindness during that period.
"I am deputed, Ladies and Gentlemen, on the part of the
Proprietor, to aisur,: you, that he is fully sensible of the great
and general patronage which he has experienced since he first
undertook the ManageMent of this Theatre, and to return you
his sincere thanks for the support which you have so liberally
bestowed upon the various productions of this season. He ven-
tures to indulge in the hope -that his future efforts may still
merit a continuance of your favour.
" It is now my pleasing duty to express•the grateful acknow-
ledgments of all the Members of this Establishment ; allow
me, therefore, Ladies and Gentlemen, to render you their heart-
fekthanks; and, until the .24th of September, to bid you, most
respectfully—Farewell." • :.

LIVERPOOL, 20.--Mr.Sxr cr.atz has.been
for the last fortnight fulfilling his first engage-
ment at the Liverpool Theatre; since his return
from Italy, and if the receipts -of the house on
the nights of his performauces are any criterion,
ha has shone the most brilliant star 'of the
season. Ile is thought to be much .improved in
science, taste, and voice—his acting, also, has
become more easy and effective. Ills per-
formance of Olando, in the. Cabinet, has given
the greatest delight to his audience, and is
spoken of by the musical amateurs in unqualified
praise. Ills fine rich voice and brilliant execu-
tion, in the " Polacca," called forth unbounded
applause,and general encores followed every one
of Mr. Sinclair's principal songs. His good hu-
mour, and zeal to give pleasure to his hearers,
have insured him high approbation, and he has
been rewarded with the fullest and best attended
benefit of this season.

We are happy in being able to state, that Mr.
CANNING has now no complaint remaining but
excessive weakness.' The Right Hon. Gentle-
man will leave town in a day or two, for Lord
Lavrepooes seat at Coombe Wood, for change
of air.

The serious illness of Mr. CANNING has spread
a gloom in Ireland, which it would he difficult to
describe. We hope and trust that the present
attack of the gout is only temporary. What we
apprehund is, that the health of this great man
may induce hiin to retire from Office. lii the
present circumstances of the Empire, we do nut
know that a greater calamity could occur.—
(Dublin Evening
.Post of Tueeday.)

Ma. T 1 Ahtt r.TOK ItoW,Vx.—This'venerabloGru•,
tleman has returned front - England, having ar-
ranged, to the satisfaction of his friends, the mis-
uederstandieg between him and Mr. DAwsox.—
(Dublin Morning Register.) - • •
'ERA nE of I.lvettrOoe.-The.arrival of vessels
from foreign ports, betNeea Tuesday ni,ght and Satti day morn-
ing last, were unusually numerous at this port ; they amount.
ed to little ahort of 100 sail; exclusive of those which came from
Ireland and Coastwise. The import of cotton from the United
States, Brazil, and even from Portugal, was unprecedentedly
great, amounting to between 40 and 50,000 bags and bales.
Although the arrival of this immense quantity of cotton had
been anticipated by the speculators, yet its actual appearance in
the port had the effect of depressing the market for several days,
and of causing a slight reduction in price. A trifling reaction
has since taken place, and holders, we are informed, remaia
firm. The arrivals have been comparatively few since Satur.
day ; and the wind huving'yesterday afternoon veered roand
the east, it will, during its continuance in that quarter, be un-
fai.ourable for vessels working up. All the docks are crowded,
and the greatest bustle prevails along the quays.—(Liverpool
Courier, Jury 20.)
The EtuAdiugs on the East and West sides of
the inner square of the King's Mews, Charing-
cross, are to be pulled down, to make way for the
fUrther improvuments in that part of the Metro-
polis, between Coekspur-street, the new Club.
house, and- St. Martin's Church. The Duke of
WELLINOToN, as Master-General of the Ord-
nance, has given directions for their immediate
sale by auction, and removal of the old materials.
Muanica IN Cuoybox-sTREET, MAitYLEBoN.E.
---,On Thursday evening, between six and seven
o'clock, a most distressing and dreadful act of
homicide was perpetrated in Croydon.street,
Marylebone. A man named Alexander Dobie,
of very suspicious character, livltt in that street,
was fees .go towards No. 11, the house of an old
soldier-nanted John 'Dillon, whom he called out.
On DillOn asking what he wanted, he commenced
a volley of abuse, and swearing a dreadful int-
precation;.fiew at him. Dillon retreated across
the street, but was followed up by the other, who
struck him once or twice on the hack of the head.
Dillon turned round, and holding up his hands,
endeavoured to parry the blows of the ruffian,
who, seizing !dm with one hand, struck Mtn two
distinct and tremendous blows on the temple,
and then letting go his hold, the unfortunate Dil-
lon fell insensible. Several of the neighbours
rushed from their houses, amazed at so sudden
an outrage, and endeavoured to secure Dobie,
who, one person'snid, held an iron clock weight
in his hand ;.but he fought his way through them
with great desperation, and succeeded in making
his escape. Dillon was raised up, and on being
taken into his house expired. Mr. North, a me-
dical gentleman, instantly attended, and, 'from
the extensive blows on the temirle and head,
judged that the blows were most tremendous,
and caused by a very hard substance. Informa-
tion of this was itistantly sent *to the Mary-le-
bone Office ; but although the constables of that
establishment were directly on the alert, they
could not discover the retreat of the murderer.
By the directions of the Magistrate they have
been the whole of the night on the alert, but
have not succeeded in making his capture. This
day the Office was crowded to excess, in expecta-
tion of his being appi'eheuded, but Up to twelve
o'clock no tidings whatever had been had of him. ,

THE KING, &c.
WINDSOR, JULY 21.—Yesterday evening, after dinner,
his MAJEsTy took an airing in his pony phaeton, accompa.
vied by the Marquis Conyngham, in the Great Park. His
Majesty returned to the Royal Lodge about half .after eight
o'clock. To-morrow the King will entertain a distinguished
party at Virginia Water and the Royal Lodge. Last evening,
their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,
with the young Prince and Princess, and the Duchess of Glou-
cester, arrived at Frogmore Lodge, on a visit to the Princess
Augusta. At half after one o'clock this day her Royal High-
ness the Princess Augusta, with the Duchesi of Cambridge,
the Prince-and Princess, and the Duchess of Gloucester, left
Frogmore in two open carriages on' a visit to his Majesty, at
the Royal Lodge, where they partook of refreshments, and
afterwards continued their airing in the Great Park. They
were accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge on horseback--
The Duke ane, Duchess of Cambridge, and the Duchess of
Gloucester, will visit the Castle to-morrow or Saturday •siext,
inspect the improverne.nts.

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.
The Earl of ewbury' and the Ladies Eyre, at Thomas's
Hotel, Berkeley-square, from Brighton ; the Countess Stackel-
berg and family, at ditto, from Leamington, Warwickshire ;
Earl and. Countess of Wickldw, and family, at 'Wynn's Hotel.
from a tour; the Rev. John Lafont and Miss Lafont, at dim,
from Herts.; Mrs. Graves and
.family, at Long's Hotel, Bond_
street, from their seat, Nottlesworth Hall, Notts.
DErAtrrtJar.s.—Tile Duke, awl Duchess of Rutland, for
Southampton ; the Earl of Abergasivimy, for Eridge Castle,
SUI3eX ; Sir Benjamin and Lady.Hobhouse. and family, from'
Berkeley-Square, for Whitton Park; Lord and Lady Mac-
donald, and the Hon. Miss Mactlonalds, for their seat, Thorpe
Hail ; the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith,• for their seat in
BuCks ; the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. George Lamb, for the Duke of
Dorset's seat, Drayton House, Northamptonshire ; Sir W.
Parker, Bart., from Fenton's Hotel, St. James's-palace, for
his seat in Suffolk; Hyde Parker, Esq. from ditto, for his seat
in Berks.

F A SHTONA BLE PARTIES.
ALMAC/CS.—The last ball for the season took place on Wed-
nesday evening et these elegant rooms, which was attended by
nearly 300 of the haut ten. •

The Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury's assembly, on Wed-
nesday evening, in Arlington-street, was very elegantly and
numerously attended.

The Duke of Grafton entertained a distinguished party- at
dinner yesterday, at his house in Clarges-street, Piccadilly.
and Lady Barbara Ponsonby entertained the Earl and
Countess of Bristol, the I allies Harvey, and a large party at
dinner on Wednesday, at their house in St. James's-square.
The Dowager Countess of Stamford had a select party yester-
day evening, at her house in Charles-street, Berkeley-square.
The Earl of Sefton had a dinnc: party yesterday, at his house
in Arlington-street. •

EASTBOURNr, JULY 20.—A few evenings since, Mrs.
Coitus arrived at this beautiful and retired Watering-place, and
on Sunday dined with Lieutenant—Colonel and Mrs. Willard.
The Earl and Countess of Breadalbine are occupying a house
belonging to Mr. Duinbrell, in Southhourne.

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