The Sun.
London, England, 1824-02-11 00:00:00

PLOT.

The scene lies in Genoa.—Aurelio di Montalto,. a Genoese
nobleman, betrothed to Clymante, Isaving been taken prisoner
in an expedition against the States of Barbary, in vain endea-
voured to make his captivity known to his relatives and friends,
his letters being all intercepted by his guardian, Gueseppo,
-Who thus hoped, as his heir-at-law, to possess his estates.—
During his captivity, Clymante's father died, leaving his vast
possessions to his daughter, on condition that she married with-
in a stated period, and on her non-compliance, the bulk of his
fortune to become the patrimony of the church. The young
Lady, cherishing the hope that her lover still lives, concerts
with her cousin, Biondina, hOw to evade the limitations of her
father's; will, and preserve her faith to Aurelio. For this pur-
pose, Biondina assumes the disguise of a cavalier, and, under
the name of Cnlio, is received as her intended bridegroom. The
llalntchre e dci
hCriosmtia a n
captivessuccessful
expedition,eceo p e tv.h.ht the returnbe had
of CaPt
released all
to the anxious inquiries of their relatives and friends, no
account can be obtained of Aurelio, who, on his liberation,
had prevailed on the Captain to keep secret his return, and,
disguised as an Abyssinian, takes up his residence with his
friend Tancredi. An invitation from Cmlio to Tancredi to honour
his nuptials with Clymante, convinces Aurelio of the infidelity
of his mistress, and he resolves, notwithstanding the persua-
sions of Tancredi, to attend the ceremony, there to avow him-
self, and upbraid her for her breach of faith. Pereg,rino, Aure-
lio's confidential servant, imitating his master's example, like-
wise conceals his arrival, and disguised as a disabled soldier,
seeks to prove the affection and fidelity of his wife, Zanina, the
attendant of Lavinia, a young lady to whom Gueseppo is paying
his addresses. In this disguise he finds means to discover the
plans of chieseppo, with which he acquaints his master and
Tancredi ; hut the former, deaf to all the arguments of his
fricad to avow himself, determines to await the ceremony.
Crelio accidentally learning what is going forward, persuades
Clymante to retort the charge of infidelity upon Aurelio. The
cause of the disguise of Crelio is accounted for, and Gueseppo's
treachery being made apparent, the Opera concludes with the
union of Aurelio and Clymante—Marcello and Lavinia.
We shall not fall into the absurdity of enter-
ing into a.formal criticism on a work obviously
and mainly intended to introduce music, splendid
scenery, singing, dancing, &c. &c. Such is the
purpose of the present drama, and for such a
purpose it is very well calculated. Such pieces,
indeed, are not intended for the Critics, but for
the mixed audience, who attend the Theatre
merely for amusement, and that object is effec-
tually -accomplished, for not a single mark of
disapprobation attended the play through the
whole of its performance, nor when at the close it
was announced for repetition. The plot is clear, at
least, however improbable, and who is so rigid as
to look for common-place events in dramatic pro-
ductions, particularly those of a musical kind ?
The piece, to use a hacknied phrase, is chiefly
44 a vehicle for the music," and Mr. BISHOP has
shewn his usual taste in the selections from Ras-
siNt, and in his original compositions. In the
latter, however, he has evidently borrowed from
himself. The acting, so far as it was necessary
on the part of the singers, was well entitled
to approbation in that respect, as well as for
the high merit of their musical exertions.—
COOPER, FARREN, and FAwcErr distinguished
themselves in the former capacity, and SINCLAIR,
Miss PATON, Miss M. TREE, and Miss LOVE in
the latter. The return of the mutilated soldier
(FAwc Err) is evidently derived from the pleasant
farce of The Deuce is in him, and, if our managers
were to revive such farces, there would be the less
necessity for the introduction of dramatic Ephe-
meni, that do little credit to their judgment and
taste. The new Opera is constructed with ability
to time attainment of its purpose. The scenery by
Gets EYE,Puen and others, is beautiful and striking,
as well as appropriate. Dancing is introduced, and
Miss M. TREE and Miss PATON, gave a Spanish
duo, with custinets, and so much grace and agility
that it was encored. So was the Overture by
ROSSINI, and several of the airs, duets, &c. On
the whole, we never attended a piece of the kind
that was more decidedly successful, as it received
the full approbation of an audience that com-
pletely filled the Theatre.

The case of Smith, the Missionary, who was
recently tried by a court-martial in Demerara,
still remains, it is said, under the consideration
of Government.

We find we were in error respecting the
descent of the title of the late Sir HENRY BATE. DUDLEY.
The Baronetage was granted to him and his heirs male, but
not in default of issue to the next of kin. The title, therefore,
instead of going to his brother EDWARD BATE, n. ia .now
extinct.—( Morning Post. )
Mr. MATTHEWS will be again " Home"
about the end of the present or the beginning of
the next month.

COURT OF KING'S BENCIL,--(TaisTAO

CRIMINAL iI`;FORMA.TION-

The ATTORNEY-G ENERAL having aided hiS
affidavit, this day renewed an applicatior which
he made yesterday for a criminal informVitin
against the printer and publisher of the BritiA
and Indian Observer, for an alleged libel,
lished last Sunday in that paper. The .libel' set
forth charged Sir Wm. Rumnor.nT with having,
as a partner in the firm of Palmer arid Co.,
borrowed money to the amount of 350,000'.,
at 1.92- per cent. interest, and advanced the
same to a native Nizam or Prince, et' a
rate of 25 per cent. interest, and with having
extorted for the same an acknowledgment for
a sum amounting to 700,0001. That shortly after
the English Government there undertook to arrange
the affairs of • the Nizam,•w hen this acknowledg-
ment was produced to theta, but discovered by
them to be for a 'sum double that advanced..--
The affidavit of Sir William Rumbolt denied
any such acknowledgment having been obtained ;
that the English Government had nevertaken
any such measures as those ascribed to them ;
and that the acknowledgments taken from the
Nizant were for the sums actually advanced.,
Mr. Justice BEST inquired whetherthe affidavit
denied the borrowing of money, and advancing it
at the rate of interest alledged.
The ATTORNEY-G ENERAL observed, that he
did not know that such conduct was a crime.

Mr. Justice BEsr replied, that it had. been de-
cided a very high one to advance money to the
native princes of India, and that a person seek-
ing from them a criminal information, ought to
come prepared to deny any thing improper.
The ATTORNItY GENEILIT, begged to be al-
lowed to amend his affidavit, which the Court
granted him permission to do.

COURT ofCOMMON PLEAS.—(TxisD.►~:)

THU RTELL V. BF.A UMONT.-(J DGM ENT.Y

The Loan CHIEF JUSTICE, at very great
length, proceeded to give judgment in this long-
pending cause, and having remarked upon the al"..
tidavits on each side, said it was a case of such
peculiar moment, and supported and approved
by evidence of such a contradictdry character,
that the Court had much difficulty in deciding.
upon it. The affidavits produced by the defend-
ant, Mr. Beaumont, were all answered in all
their main points by affidavits on the other
side, and although the affidavit of a per-
son named Joseph • Hunt was read, which
spoke to some admissions of joint Thurtell, .yet
such had that mates conduct been, the Court
could not place any reliance on his testimony.
The Court also regarded with much suspicion.
the affidavit of the unfortunate man John Thor.,
tell, yet it was not contradicted ; the affidavit of
Wrigglesworth was answered by that of Snow.
den and others. The Learned Judge then,. at
great length, took a review of the whole of the
proceedings of the case on each side, remarking
with great ability on the conflicting teetintony,
and finally said, that the Court was of opinion it:
would not be exercising a sound discretion by
sending the case again.,to a Jury, he therefore
refused the motion for a new trial. _ _

The decision was received by a very crowded
Court with much satisfaction. The creditors of:
the Thurtell, will now receive tile insurance
money, amounting, we believe, to 3,0301.