The Sun.
London, England, 1840-03-19 00:00:00

OLYMPIC THEATRE.

Mr. Butler is certainly a most indefatigable caterer
for the amusement of his patrons. He last night produced
another new (and, we had almost said, of course) suc-
cessful drama at this elegant little theatre. The title of
the new piece is The Muse and Merchant. The
scene is laid at Nantes. The folliya ing is a sketch of
the plot :—Edward Evan (Mr. Hal!), a clerk in the
counting-house of his uncle Monr. Pigalt (Mr. Brookes),
a merchant, is more devoted to the service of the muse
than of the merchant, and is, in consequence, constantly
committing errors in his accounts, from the consequences
of which he is frequently saved by the attention and
kindness of his cousin Rose (Miss Fit zwalter). He,
however, despises her, as being absolutely without en-
thtssiasin. A cheque is missing for a considerable
amount—it had been confided to Edward. He can-
not account for it, and is given into custody on
suspicion of having stolen it. All condemn him except
Rose, and then, for the first time, he appreciates the
' sterling qualities of her head and heart. At length it
;s discovered that in a poetic fit he had written a sonnet
'
on the back, of the check, and sent it to a periodical for
insertion. • 'lbis explanation of course clears his charac-
ter, and on his promise to give up the muse, the mer-
chant rewards him with the hand of Rose. Mr. Hall
is new to this theatre ; he is, however, likely to prove
an exceedingly useful actor. Miss Fitzwalter is entitled
:o great praise ; she exhibited, last evening, a pathos
and a feeling, for the possession of which we hid not pre-
viously given her credit ; and, by her ac:ins.J.,, contributed.
materially to the success of the piece. Mr. G.Wild, as
;dieter Slop, an American merchant. relieved the graver
parts of the drama very agreeably by his humorous
delineation of the peculiarities. of the American cha-
racter. The Ladies' Club followed, to the chair
of which Mrs. Stirling has been elected since the
secession of Mrs. Glover. A more worthy sue-
' eessor could not have been chosen, arid we Congra-
tulate Mr. Butler in having secured the services of one
of the most lady-like actresses of the day. In a little
drama which followed, entitled Love and Charity, the
veisatile talents of Mrs. Stirling were brought well
into p'ay. Her delineation of. Phoebe Pop, a charity
girl, is qne of the most exquisitely rich pieces of quiet
humour we have ever witnessed. The Gentleman in
and french. Polish concluded the evening's
riacusement. The house was exceedingly well filled io
yeveiy part.

ADDRESS TO HER MAJESTY.

TO *HE QUEEN'S MORT EXCELLENT MAJESTY.

The humble Address of the Governors of the 11.3yal
Free Hospital for the Destitute Sick.

Most Gracious Sovereign,—We, your Majesty's dutiful
and loyal subjects, the Governors of the Royal Free Hos-
pital, beg leave most respectfully to offer to your Majesty
our heartfelt congratulations upon your Majesty's marriage
with his Royal Highness the Prince Albeit of :-•axe Coburg
and Gatha. Among the numerous addresses presented to
your Majesty on this joyful occasion, we hope it will not
be deemed presumptuous in us, the Governors of an in-
stitution fostered and upheld by your Majesty's patronage
and munificence, to tender our tribute of unfeigned grati-
tude and regard, and fervently to pray that the blessings of
;leaven may flow in rich abundance from this auspicious
unitn, to your Majesty, your Royal con Fort, and your de-
voted people. May your Majesty long continua 'o reign
over us, and to be the gracious dispenser of G bounty,
toward the relief, comfort, and happiness of all your Ma-
jesty's subjects.
(Signed by order of the General Meeting)
EDMUND HA LSWELL, Chairman.
R. C. PACKM AN, Hon. Sec.