The Sun.
London, England, 1823-04-01 00:00:00

FABLE.

The subject on which the present Melodrame is construct-
ed, will be found in the celebrated Peruvian Tales, commenc-
ing at the 29th Hour or Tale, and at the earliest period of the
Peruvian history, in the reign of Iluania Copae, the fifth de-
scendant of Mango Copac, first Inca or King of-Cusco. This Chief
asserted that his descent was from the Sun, and he so influenced the
minds of the Indians, as to induce them' to renounce the worship
of their numerous idols, and pay adoration to the Sun only as
their Deity supreme ; he taught them the arts of civilization, to
erect magnificent temples and palaces, anti brought the art of war
to a more perfect, system of tactics than bad been known before
to the inhabitants of the southern hemisphere. Yet could not
this illahomet of America eradicate the fear which possessed the
Indians fur magic, and their belief in giants anti Genii. Two
brothers, named Oultanpac and Golbac, were the terror of the
cities that surrounded the mountains of the. vast Andes, and the
Sierras—Oultanpac, devoted to the study of magic, anti his
brother trusting to his colossal form and prodigious activity of
limbs. The Inca Copac anti the inhabitants' of the city of
Cusco, and the neighbouring villages, were in constant dread
of' the giant Golbac, who resided in the valley of Ormagus,
a delightful domain and castle, of which he had by force
possessed himself. The fears of the Indians were increased
in the belief that he could, at one leap, cross the river that
divided his land from Cusco, and with fire and sword desolate
the peaceful plains. of that part of'. Peru. Iluania Copac, to
deliver his country from the ravages of this destroyer of his
people, issued his royal proclamation, offering his only daughter
in marriage to him who in battle add overcome Golbac.—
_Many noble youths had made trial, hut all in vain ; the Inca
became disconsolate, and consulted the Oracle in the Temple
of the Sun, who declared, that the city of Cusco could not be
free, or Golbac overthrown, until a youth coulii be found who,
at one leap, could pass over the Golden Lake 01' Ormagus, and
he who could so cross the lake would be able to destroy Golbac.'
At this period of time the story commences, assisted us its pro-
gress with magic and enchantments (as it is presumed they are
allowable in such a region of romance), by the powerful aid of
the etherial Geniug of the Harp and his train of aerudattendants.
SURREY THEATRE,—I'he first piece repre-
sented last night, at this theatre, is entitled The Fatal Coral
Buck; or, the Loss of the Bangalore Bast Indianian. It was an
interesting performance, distinguished not less by beautiful and
imposing scenery than by the spirited exertions of the actors who
sustained the different characters. A new Operatic Ballet called
The Slave Merchant followed, and introduced several new per-
formers. This branch of the evening's entertainment was
warmly and deservedly applauded; and it is not too much to
say that the Corps de Ballet at this Theatre falls little, short
of those engaged at the Patent Theatres. A comic sketch,
The Three Blind Byes, closed the performance of the evening.
The incidents were amusing and laughable in the extreme.—
The whole of the performances gave great satisfaction, and
were announced for repetition amidst considerable applause.-
A quarrel which arose in the pit towards the conclusion of the
evening caused a slight disturbance, and diverted the attention
of the audience in some degree from the scenes passing on the
stage. The persons who gave rise to the confusion were even-
tually removed and order was restored.

YAL A mptirritEaTnE.—This Theatre, for.
merly AST LErti, now Davis's, opened last night, with a new
Alelodrame called Dunoir the Base, and the Pantomime of
The High-ilfettled Racer, an exhibition remarkably curious
and interesting. The entertainments here have the advantage
of-being perfectly unique and peculiar. The amazing docility
of the horses, the prodigious efforts of the riders, rope-dancers, other exhibitors Of fetus of strength and activity, and the
general spirit with which the whole is conducted, render the
Amphitheatre worthy of the great popularity it enjoys. The
audience last night was as numerous and as merry as usual.
ROYAL COBURG THEATRE.—The Manager of
this Theatre, like his coteaiporaries, has been careful to provide
novelty for the gratification of his Easter vlsiters. Two new
pieces were produced last night, the first of which is eminently
calculated to attract public attention at the pr.esent moment it
is entitled, The Siege of Saragossa, or The 'French in Spain,
and its object is to represent some of the most striking cir-
cumstances attending that celebrated siege. As might naturally
be anticipated, many of the incidents of this piece have a
strong bearing upon the actual position of France and Spain,
and the audience eagerly made those applications which, no
doubt, the author had desired. Every expression of sympathy
for the heroic Spanish nation, and every sentiment of abhorrence
of the infamous design, met with the hearty approbation of the
audience. We do not intend to attempt a description of the
piece, which in fact consisted of a series of conflicts between
the French and Spanish troops. There appeared to be con-
siderable confusion in some parts of the action, but perhaps it
was impossible to insure greater regularity on the first represen-
tation of a siege. Nor will we complain of the occasional born.
bast in which the writer indulged when his intention was so
good. The scenery is fine, the dresses splendid, and the pro-
priety of costume generally well observed. Considerable ex.
pence must have been incurred to render the processions, con-
flagrations, &c., as attractive as possible to the lovers of specta-
cle. The performers spared no pains to render themselves
Ncrecable to the audience, and they hilly succeeded in their ob.
jest. The curtain dropped amidst acclamations. Another new
piece, called 'The Orphan of the Alps, followed, and was as
successful as its predecessor.
SADLER'S WELLS.--Last night this Theatre
opened with every prospect of a successful season. The Ma-
nager, Mr. EGERTON, deserves support; for he has made
great 'exertion both in the decoration of the house, and in
the production of pieces calculated to amuse the public.—
AITO. Egerton delivered an address on the occasion which was
received with great applause. There were three new pieces—
. Comic Ballet, Where's the Spigot ; Doctor Syntax in Lon-
and Harlequin's Trip to Paris, or The Golden Platt..—
." Doctor Syntax in London," as the bill describes it, is a comic,
tier
not perate, farcical, satirical, theatrical, and poetical piece.
expected
shackled dramatic entertainments of Sadler's
Wells should be by those laws which critics have ventedin-
to the great annoyance of genius. If the reduce merri-
merit without offeadltig' decency, every thing is gamed that ought
to be sought for. " Dr. Syntax" is is piece of this description.
0111 e loud- and incessant laughter which rang from all parts
f the house, was sufficient proof of its possessing all the merit
ti),,,Le audience desired. Some of the scenes were highly amusing.
tfle Pantomime is excellent—far superior to many we have
w-itnessedat the larger theatres, on winch whole months of pre-
paration had been unsuccessfully expended. The great attrac-
tion is a representation of the Russian Mountains, one of the
441usements of the French metropolis. The Pantomime
I.Feived with great applause. The galleries displayed as usual
was-
all
the gambols and festivity of an Easter Monday. The amuse-
-Inents did not close till twelve o'clock, and the audience retired
with the countenance of persons who feel that they have con-
ivn ert!dtheir money to a good purpose. The house was crowded
every part. •
ea
waitiklE ROYALTY TUEATRE.—This Theatre open.
d the Jli romantic melodrama called Valvoni, or, The Knight
Hand which contains the usual proportion of ban-
' 'tinedand poisoning, besides the exhilarating incident
"'a ghoul
founded Y apterition. Tfils was sumeded by a burletta,
ea
attere,, the ovent-garden farce of' The Duel, judiciously
and qualified to the meridian of Wapping. It would .