The Sun.
London, England, 1823-12-16 00:00:00

THE THEATRE.

ingly manifested in the numerous audiences which
attend it, and the applause which it excites.
There was a large and most respectable audience
last night, and the whole was powerfully ef-
fective.

The new Tragedy of The Vespers of Palermo
is not withdrawn, except for the purpose of
omitting some subordinate passages, not essential
to the plot, and till the recovery of Miss FOOTE
will enable her to assume the part of Constance.
It is seldom that •o interesting a story has been
so well combined with poetical beauty, such
lofty imagery, and energetic language.

WESTMINSTRa Scuoor..—The third, and, for
the season, the last representation of the Adelphi
of TMIIENCE, took place lest night. The applause
was, if possible, more fervent than on the two
former occasions. " The voice of praise " had
reached the ears of the young Gentlemen, and
they appeared anxious, not merely. to secure the
laurels they had previously gained, but to gather
fresh ones. Much comic excellence was dis-
played in the performance ; and amongst those
who chiefly contributed to the mirth and amuse-
ment of the evening was Mr. F. MAttamiu,
whose skyrus is really excellent. Mr. T. SAN-
netts, as Milk), and Mr, If. KNIGHT, as Demea,
came in for a full share of applause. The con-
cluding command, or rather adjuration, sc Plum-
dite," was answered by shouts of hearty and
cheerful approbation. The Prologue and Epi•
logue were well delivered, and were exceedingly
well received. The Bishop of LONDON, and
many other persons of rank and consideration
were present.

Extract of a Letter from St. Vincent, dated 9th September,
received in Glasgow this morning.
" At the last meeting of our Legislature, which was on
the 2d inst. the Governor l aid before them a circular from Lord
Bathurst, containing the instructions mentioned in your letter,
many of which have been in operation in this island for a con.
siderable time, some may with safety be adopted, but there
are others which could not be followed without great injury to
our interests. In their answer 1 believe these have been point-
ed out, as also those that may be safely complied with ; 'but it
seems to be the general opinion that nothing ought to be con-
ceded that is to deteriorate our properties already so unpro-
ductive
at least without compensation, and this we understand to
be the feeling ofseveral other colonies. The situation of the Slaves
in this Colony is by no means so uncomfortable as people in Britain
are led to believe, a convincing proof of which 1 may mention :
About six weeks or two months ago, when the Commissioners
for inquiring into the administration of justice were here, one
of them—a true WU/gr./bre-lan, sent out his white servant-man
on two different Sundays to the public market-place, to inform
the Negroes :that if any of them had any complaint to make
against their owners or masters, if they would go to the house
which he pointed out (being in view), they would be listened
to; (not one went either day) so you see they must be taught
to know they have grievances. I do not mean to say that the
condition of the slaves ought not to be ameliorated ; it is cap-
able of much improvement, particularly in a moral and reli-
gious view, which, in this respect, I must say they stand
greatly in need of, and I make no doubt that the Colonial Go-
vernment will meet the views of the Mother Country on this
point,
int on the foundation-stone upon which all the other im.
provements are to be built."—(Glasgow Courier, Dec. II.)

Mr. ROTHSCHILD arrived at Calais from Dover
on Sunday morning, after a passage of little
more than three hours. lie was accompanied by
hia brother-in-law, Mr. ISAAC COHEN.
Lord STOWELL, we are happy to state, is quite
recovered from his late severe indisposition. Yesterday his
Lordship, for the first time since his illness, joined a select
party, invited by the Duke of Motmtosr., to dinner, at his.
house in Grosvenor-square.
ft is perhaps not generally known that Miss
naowx, to whom Captain PAIIRY is NO much attached, is the
daughter of Mr. rittOwN, the proprietor of thecolliery of
Jarrow, in the county of Durham, formerly belonging to the
late SIMON TEMPER, Esq., of Hylton Castle.—( Notacastk
Chronicle.)

FUNERAL, OF ROB. RATssFoRa, EsQ.--Yes,

entity afternoon the remains of the above
worthy Magistrate were deposited in a vault
under the Foundling Chapel, of which Institu-
tion he was a Vice-President. The procession
left the house of the deceased, in Queen-square,
in the following order :--The hearse and six,
containing the body ; two mourning coaches and
four, in which were the friends and relatives of
the deceased, and two private carriages. The
whole of the Police Officers of the establishment
attended the procession, which, on reaching the
Founding, was joined by the whole of the
children of the Charity, and on entering the
Chapel performed an appropriate dirge, which
had a very solemn and impressive effect. The
destined to
deposited in a vault
coffin was then
receive it.
Sr. JAMES'S PARK.---.lho canal is now com
cleared, -
)letelv the water again let in, and the
I •
steam-engine removed. A few men are still em-
loped in sloping the banks, the project of lining
them with bricks being abandoned.
SMITHFIELD CLUB.—The Annual Dinner took
place yesterday, when the accustomed conviviality prevailed,
and the usual toasts were drank. The premiums were distri.
butemd to the successful candidates, withappropriate remarks
fro the Chair.-11Iore particulars to-morrow

COVENT GARDEN:----We should feel ourselves
wanting in reverence to the greatest Dramatic
Poet that the world ever saw, if we did not re•
new our attention to the manner in which the
tragedy of King John has been r«vived at this
Theatre. Notwithstanding the difficulties under

which the Theatre is understood to be struggling,
they do not appear to have impaired the enter-
prizing spirit of the Managers, for never was
a play brought forward with more correctness
and magnificence of costume than appear in this
truly excellent Drama. The audience, indeed,
feel redolent of the period in which the action
took place, and the imagination seems to be im-
pressed with all the force of reality. The per-

formance, also, is entitled to high commendation.
Mr. "YOUNG) lust night, followed the track, but
not servilely, of his great predecessor, Mr. JOHN
KEMBLE, and gave a forcible portrait of the
gloomy Monarch. Energy,dignity, and the work-
ings of conscience, were admirably depicted
throughout. The Faulconbridge of Mr. C. K ESIULE
would have done honour to the British Stage at any
period. All the spirit, gallantry and humour of the
part were sustained with undiminished effect. Mrs.
BARTLEY'S Constance WBS a most impressive dis-
play of maternal feeling, and of an indignant
sense of injustice. The Secondary characters
were also ably supported by EGERTON, ABBOTT,
CHAPMAN, CONNOR and the rest. It is gratify.
ing to find that the liberality of the Managers in
reviving the tragedy with so much splendour is
not thrown away, and that public taste is sulk-