The Sun.
London, England, 1823-01-17 00:00:00

THE THEATRES:

COVENT•GAADEN:—TiIe continued attraction
of The School for Scandal is a proof that though
the Public in general may too often, and too
justly, be censured for bad taste, yet that
right principles of judgment lurk in the public
mind, and may be . drawn into action on pro-
per occasions. This admirable _Comedy, which
rears its) head far above_ all contemporary pro.
ductions, drew a large audience last night.
As we recently noticed its representation, we
have now' chiefly to observe, that MISS CHES.
TER, who was prevented from appeariug in the
part of Lady Teazle on the late occasion, as-
sumed that character last night. Her person and
manner are well calculated to render justice to
the part in point of exterior graces, and the spirit
and humour with which
,she supported it were
fully correspondent. There was a playful. ele- ,
gance in the whole which gave additional anima-
tion to the piece itself ; nor was she less effec-
tive in the unaffected sensibility and contrite de-
jection which marked the scene in which she is
discovered in her visit to the insidious Joseph
Surface. We have attended many representa-
tions of Lady Teazle, and must give a very fa-
vourable testimony to the performance of last
night ; and the more so, as it was the first ap-
pearance of this pleasing actress in the character.
YATESi in Moses, made an allusion to the Colum-
bian loan, which excited much laughter. 11 the
play is always as well spppoited as it was on this
occasion, by FAWCETT'S Sir Oliver FA RREN'S
Sir Peter, D
BLANCHAR
'S Crabtree, JONES'S Sir
Benjamin, and Mr. C. KENBLEIN Charles, it can-
not fail to be attractive. We conceive that the
conclusion is improperly retarded by the attempt
to fix on Charles the accusation of matrimonial
overtures towards Lady Sneernell. The charge
was ridiculous as well as hopeless, notwithstand-
ing the clandestine industry of Mr. Snake, whose
character appears too disgustingly absurd in the
last scene. So well satisfied were the audience
with Mr. C. KEMBI.E in Char/es, and so popular
is he become as an actor, that he was received
.with a universal round of applause when be came
forward to announce the future performances.
uew petite Comedy, en.
titled Auusla, or the Blind Girl, was repeated
last night, and not unsuccessfully. It, as we
before observed, excites benevolent feelings, and
is not wholly devoid of humorous perplexities.—
We are of opinion that Mrs. -W. WEST, in the
heroine, should wear a slight green bandage over
her eyes, for while they are closed, as at pre--
seta, her face exhibits too lethal an appearance.
It would also excite more sympathy, as an ob-
ViOus sign of the deprivation of sight.

Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated
December 12, 182/ :---" The vessel bought for
the Republic of Colombia, at 153,000 dollars,
has arrived out safe, and is now cruising under
Colombian colours. Such a vessel was wanting
to reduce Porto Cabello by sea, and the Govern-
ment has promptly complied with the agreement
for its purchase. By a vessel arrived this day
from La Guayra, I learn that two sloops of war
had arrived there with specie from England, and
of that specie 50,000 dollars were applied in parl
payment for the ship in question."
MR. ELLISTON.—It is with pleasure we state
that this Gentleman, 'who is one of the very best
'comic props of the British Stage, is so much re-
covered that he will soon be able to exert him»
self with his usual spirit and humour.
Ma. Gteroan.--We repeat that there is no
truth in the revived report that this Gentleman
is about to relinquish the conduct of. The Quar-
terly Review, and we add, for the satisfaction of
the .Publici that his health is so much restored as
to warrant the hope that he will long be able to
preside over a work which so powerfully sup-
ports the best interests of the country.
The recent work on the present state of the
affairs of this country has incorrectly been attri-
buted to Mr. TIIOMAX P. COURTNEY. It if, we
are assured, the production of Mr. HOLT, a Bar-
rister, who not long shier published an admirable
treatise on the Law of Shipping.
Lieutenant FOLLIOTT, who had the misfortune
to be thrown from the top of a coach on his way
to Ireland, and in consequence to suffer the atn•
putation of one of his hands, is a near relation of
W. H. FOLLIOTT, Esq, the spirited citizen of
Chester, who never comes forward but for the
purpose of promoting. some public good, or re-
moving some public evil.
CANOYA.—In the principal towns of Italy,
CANOVA is honoured as he merits. At Rome a
splendid funeral service is preparing to honour
thii illustrious artist. It will take place at the
Church of the Apostles, where the first work
from which he acquired reputation is deposited.
I t is the tomb of one of the most learned, most
virtuous, greatest of the Sovereign Pontiffs of
which the chair of St. Peter can boast. It will
be easily guessed that we mean Ganganelli, the
immortal CLEMENT XIV .—(Paris Paper.)
DUEL PREVENTED.—A meeting was appointed
to take 'place early, yesterday morning in the
fields at the back of the Red House, Battersea,
between Mr. M—N and Mr. A—a, City Gentle-
men, but information having been received on the
preceding evening Mr. M.'s house was watched.
On his way to the intended spot for the duel, be
was apprised of some constables being in attend.
ance on the ground, and the affair terminated for
that time.

GOVERNOR OF THE HOUSE OF CORRECTION.
—Yesterday the Magistrates of Middlesex as-
sembled at the Sessions House, Clerkenwell-
Green, to elect a fit person to fill the °nice of
Governor of Coldbath-fields Prison, vacant by
the death of, the late Mr. Atkins. Only four
Candidates offered themselves, namely—Mr.
Vickery, Mr. Field, Mr. Fruchard, and Mr.
Hassell, At two o'clock the poll was closed,
and Mr. Vickery was , declared to be elected.—
The numbers stood as follows :—Mr Vickery,
48 ; Mr. 'Field, 22 ; Mr. Fruchard, 22; Mr.
Hassell, 12. 'rho Magistrates of Middlesex
will have no reason to repent of their Choice.—
Mr. Vickery is a worthy and intelligent man,
and by his long services has proved himself de-
serving of the confidence which has been reposed
in him