The Sun.
London, England, 1824-07-23 00:00:00

REVIEW OF THE NINTH LANCERS.

Dun row, Jtri.v 20.--Yesterday, at three o'clock, this fine
Regiment was reviewed in the Fifteen Acres by Lord Comber-
mere, Gen. Grant, &c. ; it ivas a most imposing display of
mili-
tary tactic. After the inspection of the Regiment, they advanced
in squadrons, and thus passcd before Lord Combermere.—
They also-passed his Lordship-in single tiles, and, re-forming,
passed in a canter, three deep, to a brisk air of their excellent
band. A most scientific display of the lance exercise was
next given, to the great satisfaction of the numerous specta-
tors. The Regiment was ordered to fro through the itu proved
sword exercise, which they accomplished with the like precision.
Resuming their lances, they marched in open column and quick
time. The next following manceuvre was truly beautiful, and
described the advance of a body of Cavalry, having preViously •
thrown fotward videttes, and a skirmishing picqutte. These
gave place to the advance of the main body, which was ef-
fected in the most soldier-like manner, she entire Regiment
wheeling round with-singular regularity. The next evolution was
a charge with couched lances, followed by a skirmish, anti the
re-formation of the squadrons. A grand charge ensued. This
was particularly well executed ; the waving of the flags, the
strict progress of the compact column, the rapidity, solidity,
and precision of their movements, having been amazingly
illustrative of the high state of improvement procured by the
Able and scientific directions of the illustrious Commander of
the Forces. The movements in echelon were particularly
worthy of eulogy; nothing, could possibly exceed the steadiness
of the men, or the cool and unembarrassed directions of their
Commanders. The notional air of God save the King" ter.
minated this gratifying review.—The 9th were formerly called
" The Old Bulls."--A horsc-race, which finished shortly pre-
vious to the arrival of Lord Combermere, had attracted a vast
number to the Park. •

Tut 10Trt Ilussans.—This Regiment is now quartered at
Ballinrobe, Loughrea, and Gort, to the great gratification of
the fashionables in these places. We are happy to learn that
the far-famed hospitality of 014 Connaught was never more
conspicuous than it has been in the hearty welcome and parti-
cular attention which this distinguished corps have received
from all the respectability of this Province.—(Galway Adver-
tiser.)
A change of quarters in the Army in Ireland will take place
after the 24th inst.

On Thursday lust two officers and 45 rank and file of the 3d
Dragoon Guards arrived in Clonmel from Dublin, on their way
to Clogheen, where they are to be stationed until further orders,
and the same day a squadron of these men arrived in Limerick.

NEW FEMALE PENITENTIARY.

On Wednesday afternoon a very numerous anti
highly respectable Meeting of the opulent land and house-
owners, whose property is situated in the vicinity of Clerken-
well and Islington, was held at St. James's Church, Clerken.
well, for the purpose of taking into consideration the conduct
of the Magistracy of the county, who, it was understood, con.
templated the erection in Spafields of a new county prison for
females ; and in the event of such being their intention the
buildings in the vicinity would be rendered of little value.
Mr. Lov ELL, the Churchwarden, having been voted to the
chair, said, the Meeting had been convened ass vestry, in con-
sequence of a requisition respectably signed, requesting it
might be convened to adopt sonic measures which might coun-
teract the attempts made to effectually block up the leading
' thoroughfare from the west end of the town to the new squares
erected in the vicinity of Clerkenwell, which would be rendered
of little value if the course talked of was pursued. He recom-
mended a dispassionate consideration of the subject, in order to
arrive at a steady and useful conclusion.
Mr. SCAROILL rose to propose several resolutions. Ile com.
menced by observing, that some very short time since Spa-
fields and the land around it was one continued waste, where
every description of nuisance and debauchery appeared to con-
centrate, and scenes shocking to humanity almost daily, hut
flinggenerally on Sundays, occurred, in pugilistic contests for tri.
who had improved and ex-
fl
buildings of an ornamental
tBe3tindi
r
kind, which were inhabited as soon and even before they were
eedgentlemenr opfo
li as: gbey, pro
erectingir e rty,
finished, bad turnel their attention to that laud, which mostly
belonged to the country; and in order to obviate the vile nuisances
complained of, and to render it a delightful part of London, on
the faith of promises made to them they had commenced the
buildings, which the increasing population required, and which
contributed not only to the Revenue materially, but added to the
resources of the coun:ry.—(Hear !)—Those buildings had in-
creased to an amazing extent, and Spafields was no longer
visible, the land being arranged Into pleasant streets. Sonic
squares had been famed, which, in point of structure, certainly
might vie with those at the fashionable end of the town, and
were inhabited by persons of the first respectability, under the
impression that the line of buildings would still preserve the
great thoroughfare to Russel and Brunswick-squares, end gene-
rally to that part of the metropolis. Indeed, wider that impres-
sion, the street connecting, as it were, Wilmington with Russell
anl3runswick-squares, had been commenced. But all their
efforts were at once rendered abortive, as the thoroughfare was
to be stopped, and the place Inclosed, for no other purpose
whatever than the erection of a Female House of Correction.
Thus the Meeting would perceive that upwards at halt' a
million of money, which had been laid out in erecting those
buildings, was thrown away, as in future they would not be
worth comparatively any thing, and very likely would not be
inhabited. It was for tide purpose he called upon them vigor.
ously to request the Magistracy to consider of a revision of
their plans, in order that they might not cause the ruin of the
men who had removed one of the greatest nuisances that existed
in that vicinity. He concluded by proposing a series of resolu-
tion, recommending a Memorial to the Magistrates, and that
a committee might be formed to carry into cflect the resolutions
of the meeting-
Mr. CLARE, treasurer of the parish, in a very able speech, in
which he condemned the line of conduct pursued by the Ma-
gistrates, observing he thought there were far more eligible
spots for a new prison, if it were wanted, proposed and read the
Memorial which was addressed to the Magistrates of the county,
and which stated, that the hooves in the vicinity of the new
prison would be rendered of no value, if the thoroughfares
were stopped up ; that a great property was vested in
houses in that neighbourhood, which had already, in conse-
quence of the rumours circulated, become much decreased in
value; that it was manifest, from a wall being commenced,
. extending across the places where the forming of streets was
contemplated, that it was the intention of the Magistrates
to block up the thoroughfares, and to cut off all com.
' munication unless by a circuitous and very unpleasant route,
with the west.end of the town. The memorial also stated,
that the free circulation of light and air would be im.
peeled, and of course the general health of the inhabitants
affected by such a course. Were not the prayer of the me-
morialists attended to, near 1,000 families would he ruined. In
conclusion, it requested that the thoroughfare might not be
' stopped, and hinted that for a prison of health a worse shim.
tian could not be chosen, and pointed out the want of a middle
road, as the new road almost daily became more dangerous, and
the gentlemen residing near Highgate, Holloway, Islington,
Hampstead, &c., anxiously wished for another route, which
would be free from hills.
The Memorial and Resolutions bob seconded, were carried
unanimously,
Mr. READ also, at some length, pointed out the mischievous
nature of the proceedings adopted for impeding the thorough.
fares, and hoped that the Magistracy, whom he knew to be
highly public spirited, and to possess most honourable
feelings,
would accede to the wishes expressed generally 1 t itoughout that
neighbourhood.
Several other gentlemen who have embarked all their pro.
perty in building speculations in the vicinity, inveighed in Si-
milar language against the course pursued; some of them re-
marking that a new House of Correction, exclusively fur f •
males, was not wanted ; that it was an expenditure of n
o y
not required, anti that it would be highly injurious e
to a rising
neighbourhood of respectability.
A Committee of Gentlemen being then '
appointed, they were
deputed to wait upon the Magistrates, when assembled at Sea.
:dons, with the Memorial, and if allowed, to endeavour to point
out more fully the grievance complained of, and to procure an
instant answer ; and to adopt any other measures they
might
deem necessary.
The Meeting, after the usual votes of thanks, separated.
It would appear, from the extensive preparations going for-
ward, that the Magistracy have determined upon the erection
of the prison : a very long wall, enclosing Spafields, has
been commenced, and is already several feet high • and
from the scaffolding erected, seems about to be carried 'much
higher, as it it were to surround buildings of sonic extent and
security.

'rite plantations on Lord GRENVILLE'S estate,
at Dropmore, all arranged under the personal superintendence
of the Noble Lord himself, are flourishing and luxuriant, end
the more decorative and ornamental part of the gardens and
plcasure.grounds, formed by the turnable Baroness, tenders
this delightful mansion at the present moment an earthly
paradise.

- Two children were poisoned last %seek at
worthy, by arsenic having been mixed with sul.
phur, instead of its usual acc.nnputdment, cream
of tartar,

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THE THEATRE,

ViNGLIBIL OPERA Housa.---The high reputa-
tion which has attended a terrific romance in
Germany. entitled Der Frieschutz, or the
.Senenth Bullet, has induced the enterprizing and
• liberal Proprietor to bring forward a translation,
which was represented last night before a
crowded audience. The following sketch of the
l'ahle will give our Readers a general concep-
tion of its nature
Rudolph (Mr.' Braham) and Casper (Mr. Bennett) are both
enamoured of Agnes (Miss Noel) ; Rudolph is the favourite
of the lady and her father. Casper, however, obtains from
the. Demon of a Forest (Mr. T. P. Cooke) the power of direct.
ins any bullets with which he might fire fairly to the mark at
which he aims ; in consideration whereof he engages to sur-
render himielf a victim, or to procure a victim for the Demon,
after the lapse of a certain period of time. He is desirous of
making his rival Rudolph this victim, and endeavours to do so
by transferring this power of directing the shots he might tire
With accurate aim. Rudolph is the more anxious to become
what is termed " a good shot," as a trial shot is about to take
Place, which alludes ton custom that prevailed in part of Ger-
many, that he who proved himself the best shot was entitled to
the ungership of the forest, and to demand in marriage the
most beautiful woman in the country. Notwithstanding these
blended attractions to yield to the suggestions of Casper, Ro-
(Mph escapes the, snare, and the piece rather abruptly ends,
by Rodolph's bullet, at the trial shot, being directed by the
liemon's power to the heart of Casper. He falls—the Demon
"{Tests in a cloud of sulphureous smoke, shower of fire, &c.
and takes him away. A chorus is sung, the curtain falls, and
t!ie audience are left to conclude that poetical justice is full.
idled, that Rudolph is married to Agnes, and that subsequent
kace and felicity compensate for all the preceding horrors.
It is evident that compositions of this description
do not come within the rules of ordinary criticism,
as they are intended to exceed the boundaries of
unture. Mere common-place life is too tame for
dramatic representation, and therefore in works
Of a supernatural kind, a wider latitude of indul-
gence must be required and may readily be ad.
mated. There is nothing absolutely new in the
fahin, 'as we have had many works of the same
kind, in which the chief characters have, as the
Phrase is," sold themselves to the Devil." But
there are some touches of the horrific kind in the
Present piece, which enable it to make a still
rronger impression on the audience. The fable
is taken from The Tales of the Northern Na-
t!ons, where supernatural wonders are still be-
iii:ved to exist, notwithstanding the progress of
science and the march of civilization. Such subjects
are therefore proper for dramatic effect, and so
• must be considered, otherwise we must banish even
the sublime Tragedy of Macbeth from the stage.
But with respect to the piece of last night, the
chief object has been the introduction of Music,
composed by WEBER, a musician of high repute
in Germany. This music was performed with
great accuracy and powerful effect last night.—
.e shall not, like some of our competitors, pre-
tend to enter into an elaborate examination of its
merits or defects ; but it is proper to observe that
it is highly admired by some of our best profes-
sors and judges, and therefore it would become
our diurnal Critics to submit to theiropinion.The
performance of this music was so ably superintend.
ed by Messrs. 13R:111AM and II AWES that it went off
whit, all due precision, energy, and expression.
For ourselves, we shall only observe that the
composition in general seemed to be appropriate
to the•sentiments, and to vary with the great or
delicate subjects that•it accompanied. The act-
iNg in general was good. BRAHAM, BARTLEY,
BENNETT, 11. PHILLIPS, bliss NOEL, and Miss
Porzy, all gave sufficient importance to their
• Parts. The scenery was beautiful in some parts,
end in others awfully impressive, and the whole
Was received with very warm applause. The
Drama itself is stated to be a literal translation
by Mr. LonAN, who by previous works has ren-
dered himself known to the Public.—We cannot,
and ought, not to conclude without again bearing
testimony to the liberality of the Proprietor of
this Theatre, whose zeal seems to be indefatigable
its the service of the Public, who closed his
Theatre one night that the piece might be repre-
o onted with the best effect, by repeated re-
hearsals. and who has obviously spared no ex-
Pence to render it efficient and acceptable to the
scientific taste of the connoisseur its well as the
gentrality of his audiences.

114a1A.--It appears that the war in India will
be carried on with vigour, and that the Supreme
Government are using every exertion that it shall
h" of short duration. In the first instance, we
understand that fifteen thousand troops were em-
barked from Bengal, and five thousand from
Madras, principally composed of his Majesty's
Regiments, but which are to be followed by more
extensive embarkations from the different Pre-
3)denries, and from Ceylon. It is, however,
thought that, from the great extent of territory
acquired during the late Mahratta war, a consi-
derable number of European troops must be sent
to India. By the last letters from India, it like-
wise appears, that the Commander in Chief was
in the interior of the country—that Mr.
s',.(mi'4 ADAM was, in coniequence, of serious in-
disposition, absent from Calcutta--and that there
were only two Members of the Council with the
uovernor-General, at Fort William.

HANOVER, JULY I3.—llis Royal Highness
the Duke of Cambridge has returned to Mont
BriNut, from his tour in the Principality of Os-
nabuyg.—Count Munster is expected from Jo-
hannisberg to-morrow. The P 1 ince Bishop of
Hilderheim, who was seriously indisposed, is now
er•OVeriUge
BERLIN, JULY 12.—The Vistula has over-
flowed its banks. In the neighbouring villages
the
Water has done great damage, and has al-
ready risen 12 feet.
I)kt:spurt JULY B.—The waters of the Elbe
apamed the
greatest height in the night of the
-(11 ; the stream has now receded within its or-
dB
,"tarY channel. The traces of flesolation that
'` has left behind are very melancholy. The
bursting of a
great dyke near Prague, occasioned
bY. vast torrents of rain, is said to have been the
Chief cause of this misfortune.
SCHWERIN, JULY 9.—We natter ourselves with
th hope that his Majesty the King of Prussia
11111 arrive at. Dobberau at the beginning of Au-
gust• We expect at the same time, their Royal
Highnesses the Duke anti Duchess of Cain-
bridge, and the Grand Duke Nicholas and his
Consort.