The Sun.
London, England, 1824-11-18 00:00:00

JOHN EMERY.

When the late Mr. Emery' first played the
character of Robert Tyke, in the School of RObrm, the .public
was completely taken by surprise. Very few persona knew
the extent of his talents,, in what is theatrically termed ma.
rious business; and his correct and effective. delineation
of the character Was a theme of universal admiration._..
With persons who had seen Mr. Emery's performance in
Comedy, no idea could be formed of the impressive and
forceful manner in which many of his scenes and s..!nteneca
were given • and the character of the incorruptible, but
tender-hearted Sentinel in Pissarro, which he played, was
never more effetively pourtrayed. One evening Pizarro was
advertised, and the audience, having waited beyond the usual
time for the curtain to rise, became impatient ; when at length
an actor came forward, and informed the audience, that iu con.
sequence of the absence, of a principal performer, they were
obliged to request a few minutes longer indulgence. The amr
was scarcely off the stage when Mr. John, Kemble, dressed for
Rolla, stalked on and said—

" Ladies and Gentlemen, at the I.: quest of the principal per.
formers In the Play of this evening, I sin to inform you that the
person alluded to is Mr. Emery !'"rhe House received this
explanation without any expression of disappointment or other.
wise. Scarcely bad Mr. Kemble quitted the stare, when, drele.ed
in a great coat, dirty boots, and a face reel with haste arid wet
with perspiration, on rushed the culprit. Emery stayed sonic
moments before the audience apparently much agitated,,and at
length delivered himself to this effect :—" Ladies andgent}:.
men, this is the first time I have ever had occasion to appear 'b.:.
foreyou as an apologist. As I have been the solecanse of the
delay in your entertainment, allow me shortly to offiz my ex.
euse, when I am sure I shall obtain an acquittal, especially froni
the fair part of this brilliant assemblage. Ladies (foe you I
must particularly address) my wife l"—and here the poor fel.
low's feelings almost overcame him..." my wife was but an hour
since brought to bed, anti I"—thunders of applause itmrrupti..ll
the apology—" and I ran for the doctor." " You've Wit
enough !" exclaimed a hundred tongues. " I could not leave
her, Ladies, until I knew she WAS safe." " Bravo, Emery,
you've said enough !" was re-echoed from all parts of the
house. Emery was completely overpowered; and afar making
another ineffectUal attempt to proceed, retinal, having first
placed his hand upon his heart, and bowed gratefully to all
parts of the house.
The play proceeded without interruption; but it appeared
that Emery had not forgotten his obligation to Kemble, for in
that scene before the prison scene, in which Rolla' tries to cor.
rupt the sentinel by money, the following strange interruption
occurred in the dialogue
Rolla.—" Have Have you a wife ?"
Nadine!.--." I have."
Rolla.--" Children ?" _

Satinet.—" I bad two this morning—l have got three now.
Loud applause followed this retaliation, which continued co
long, that the entire effect of the. scene wan lost; and Alt.
Kemble, after waiting some time in awkward confusion tertni-
nated it by abruptly rushing into the prison. ,

REMAUBABLE REFLUX OF Trill T3DB.—A bout
noon, on Saturday last, the several doors at the grand
which had previously been closed by the hygre, ut bait:past nine
in the morning, were forced open by the frigates from the
Witham, as is usual when the tide by
ebbed put. About
half-past twelve, however, a reflux of waters, or another hygre,
passed through the haven with such rapidity, that it "°°4
ac-
quited force and height sufficient-to empower Ulf) override the
fresher, and to close the sluiceddars, to the emonhilitoent of aIA
present, within four hours, A two titite.--“ltutos Gouttc.)