The Sun.
London, England, 1824-02-16 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

KING'S THEATRE.--The
high musical merit of
ROSSINI'S Barbiere di
Sitrig/itt has enabled it to
triumph over all his predecessors who have em-
ployed their talents on the same subject. This
admired Opera attracted a very numerous au-
dience on Saturday. Signor BENETTI made his
debut in Figaro, and acquitted himself very well.
His voice is pronounced to be a baritone. He is
a good looking man, and he plays with Fervour;but this part was so well performed by DE
BEGNIS last season, that the arrangement of the
piece could not be better disposed of than to leave
it in his possession. .DE R
...,EGNIS, however, is an
excellent general actor, and gave more than usual
effect to the part of harlot°. He was warmly
applauded at his entrance, and throughout his
performance. GARCIA is so excellent in heroic
parts, that his admirable manner of playing
Altnaviva is a striking proof of the variety
of his powers. We suppose that the delicate
state of Signora de Becotis occasioned the substi-
tution of Madame Yes'rats in the Countess. The
latter performed the part with her usual spirit,
but her humour was of a lower order, and wanted
the grace, elegance, and beauty of the former.—
The Opera altogether went off with even the
eclat of novelty.
DaultY-LANE.—The Opera of Artaxerxes,
that triumph of British Genius, in its great Com-
poser, ARNE, was to haVebeen performed on Sa-
turday, but the illness of Mr. 1311.1H.A.m occa-
sioned a change, and The Beggar's Opera was
the substitute. Hogue was Captain Macheath,
and, besides the merit of his performance,
that of saving the audience from the revolt-
ing appearance of a female in the charac-
ter, with such a gentle Pang as Miss STEPHENS,
and such a spirited Lucy te3 Miss Citßirr, gave
fu" effect to this humorous but debasing piece.
Miss FISHER followed, with applause, in Old and
Ywoog, and the whole ended with the splendid
drama of Lodoiska, which went off with adroit-
ness and brilliancy.

The following intelligence is from WI Officer
who has been for some time employed in the
Archipelago :

" At Anchor, in Navarin Harbour, Dec. 13,
..1.823.

" There is a large army assembled under the walls of Misso-
lung,hi ; and the Greeks say that a large army and a fleet are
expected from Napoli de Romani. They will then secure the
passes. Lord Byron, we understand, is at Cephalona, intending
to proceed on to the main. He has proffered his services to the
Greeks, and moray and arms; the two latter they will receive
with gratitude, but his personal services they decline. it is a
fact, that, although the affairs of these people can never suc-
ceed without the union of wisdom and money, they are ex-
tremely jealous of any foreign interference. The Porte have
threatened his Lordship with decapitation, should he fall into
their hands."

P 0 E T It Y.

EPIGRAM,

WRITTrAT ni"rnE LATE ADMIRAL VANDEPUT.
When MAcnETH liv'd with A writurt's crew,
" 1-Wm3or,D," said he, " come black my shoe ;"
And RUMUOLD answer'd, " yea Bob;"
Return'd with wealth from Indian land,
He now disdains the low command,
And proudly answers, " nay Bob•."

a a Another version of this Epigram has been sent to us,
but the foregoing is what was in general circulation at the time.

SPORTING; INTELLIGENCE.

YORK SPRING MEETING.

Ftn.rr DAT.—Lordlburne's Jock the Laird's Brother,
6 yrs old, 9st. agst Colonel Yates's Mendaz, by Soothsayer,
4 yrs old, Bet. one mile, 200 sov. each, h. ft.
Tieirin DAY.—Lord Kelburne's Jock the Laird's Brother,
6 yrs old, Fist. 710. agst Lord Eennedy's Negotiator, Ist. 1210.
one mile, 1,000 sov. eaeit, 0. ft.

FICNTING INTELLIGENCE.
10tEETINUS OF HOUNDS IN THE PRESENT WEEK".

His Majesty's Stag Hounds, on Friday, at the Magpies,
Hounslow Heath.

The Earl of Derby's Stag Hounds, on Thursday, at Mr.
Meagher's, Crohom ; and on Saturday, at Ep.om. Downs.
H. Jolliffe, Esq.'s Fox Hounds, on Wednesday, at Shtl-
wood ; and on Saturday, at Chipstead Church.
The Surrey Fox Hounds, on Thursday, at Godston.
The 'Surrey Harriers, on Monday, Wednesday, and Satur-
day, at Kernel.
Earl Fitzwilliam'a Fox Hounds, on Tuesday, in the Soak;
and on Thursday, at Viral-bridge Wood.
Lord Ya,r;)orough's Hounds, on Wednesday, at Wootton
House ; Friday, at Cromby Village ; and on Saturday, at
Gonerby.

The Slarquis of Tavistocles (Oakley) [founds, on Tuesday,
at Astwood ; Thursday, at Tyringham ; and on Saturday, at
Milton Mill.

The Hampshire Hounds, cn Tuesday, at Tichborne Down ;
Thursday, at ; and on Saturday, at Northing-
ton Down. •

Mr. Shard's Hounds, on Wednesday, at Kennel ; and an
Friday, at Owslebury Down.
The Watnali Fox Hounds, on Wednesday, at Ncwstead
Abbey; and on Friday, at Srnally, Derbyshire.
Sir H. Sutton's Fox Hounds, on Tuesday, at Saxilby ;
Wednesday,
.at Fiskerton Long Wood ; Thursday, at Lang-
worth Bridge ; and on Saturday, at Blankncy.
The Earl of Scarborough's Fox Hounds, on Wednesday,
at Mickiebring ; and on Friday, at Clayworth.
The Earl of Ha7ewood's Fox Hounds, on Wednesday, at
Harewood Bridge; and on Friday, at Wike.
The Cottesniore. Hounds, on Wednesday, at Liffington
Wood.

The South Wold Stibscription Hounds, on Tuesday, at
Stainton ; Thursday, at Talbot Toll-bar; and on Saturday, at
Edlington.
Mr. Huy's Fox Hounds, on Tuesday, at Broughton flail ;
Thursday, at Urcail Heath ; and on Saturday, at Kennel.
The Lambton Fox Hounds, on Tuesday, at Thorp ; Thurs-
day, at Hutton Henry ; and on Saturday, at Black Gate.
The Holywell Harriers, on Thursday, at Rhosesator ; and
on Thursday, at Halkin.

Tar: WtrAcirnAND 'Justin—On Monday week the cele-
brated crack hariers of Wtn. Thatcher, Esq. met at Basely
Farm, the seat of Brown Hearn, jun., Esq. when, after draw-
ing the turnips for the space of five minutes, they started a
milk-white hare to the astonishment of all the field. This novel
puss showed fine sport, and after standing a severe brush through
the northern part of the island, she was gallantly run into in
the space of one hour and a half. So long a chase left many of
our sportsmen in the rear, three only out of fifteen being in at
the death, viz. Brown Hearn, Esq. Wm. Thatcher, jun. Esq.
and dir. Barlow. —( So u tha rnvto-n Chronicle.)
EX.TIIAORDINARY CHASE.—It would be difficult, we be-
lieve, to find dogs better trained and conditioned than the Buck-
ley (Flintshire) subscription pack cf harriers, and as the hares
this season have turned out unusually sturdy and fleet, the,
diversion they have occasioned to the sporting gentry has at
times bordered on the marvellous. On Saturday, Feb. 7. (as
usual on that day)- the pack threw off to a fine field, about fifty
well-mounted and caparisoned sportsmen, at Rhos yn Brwyu.
At 10 o'clock the huntsman rode up, mounted upon a fine black
horse; a here was very soon started, and away she went for the
direction of Hartsheath Park, and then gallently took for
the Welsh hills, from thence across the Alyn to Copywood,
where she was killed, after a gallant run of one hour
and three quarters. The horses' being generally of the best
and being warmed into additional spirit
were prancing as impatient as at first
starting for a renewal of sport, when a second hare was found in
the adjoining; neighbourhood, and " the welkin rung" with the
bbyloothde and
exercisebot to'
taken,
music of the dogs, and " hark forward" was the joyous cry in
• the field. Puss took a wide range around Hartsheath, but not
for an instant were the pursuers at fault, and puss seemed to run
in the direction of Black Brook. The view at this moment was
indiscribably interesting ; from the opposite down the whole
body of the field had collected together; the horses panting
and in a snow lather from the fatigue endured. Puss now
dashed along for Tradeswocd with the dogs in her track, but
riot being allowed time to look for security, there, she turned
to the left, and succeeded in gaining her original starting
point. There she halted for a second or two, but on the noise
of the quid: approaching danger, she (with scarcely any dimi-
nution in speed) Sprung for the Alyn, crossed it, and away for
Bistree. At this time the sportsmen exhibited a very straggling
appearance,the greater part of the horses being beaten to a
stand still. The dogs, however, ran in fine style, without
check, for an hour and 45 minutes, clearing, it is computed,
2d miles of ground ; when they victoriouly terminated the con-
flict. The only persons present at the death, were Mr. Wright,
Mr. C. Roper, Mr. Rigby, and Mr. Hancock, junior.—
(Chester Chronicle.)
The Thornton Hounds, on Saturday se'nnight, so pressed
their fox, as to induce him to seek refuge in the ccttage of
Mrs. Freeman, at Heron Gate; by dashing through a glazed
door, Reynard made his way to the parlour, from whence,
however, he was soon ejected by his followers, who drove him
through a window into an orchard, where they ran into him,
and he paid dearly for the trespass which he had from ne-
cessity committed.

COI7P.SING.—On Friday a coursinnatch took place at
Tapnel Farm, the seat of Sir Leonard Thos. Wer4ley Holmes,
Bart. M.P. which, owing *.o we mildness of ele season and the
stoutness of the hares affortiei.: a fine day's sport.
Mr. J. R.oach's Crib beat Mr. John Bull's Bumpar.
Mr. James Cole's Fly beat Mr. David Dawe's Ellen.
Captain Van Battenburgh's Tip beat Mr. Howe's Smirker.
Mr. Fred. Roach's Nymph beat Mr. Chas. Plumby's Clio.
Mr. Jas. Cole's Flirt beat Capt. Van liattenburgh's Sepnrena.
Sir L. T. W. Holmes's Del' Caro beat Mr. Dawe's Diana.
Mr. James Reach's Romp beat Mr. Fowler's dog Kilt bull.

:xs, between the Gentlemen of
fought at Canterbury, on 'rues-
g clays, and decided in. favour of

The On Alin MAIN. of Co
Kert stud Cambridgeshire, was
day, Feb. 10, and two foilowin
Kent as follows :
Kent.
• M. B.
First day - 3 0 • I F:1-st day - - 4 1
second e:ay 6 2 Second day - - '2 0
Third day - 8 1 I Third day - -

Cambridgeshire.
M. B.

17 3
Feeders—Chapman for Kent.
Setters--R. Flemming for Ki
shire.

6 1
and Hall for Cambridgeshire.
:nt, ant Porter for Cambridge-

It is with sincere and unfeigned pleasure that
we find the paragraph in our Paper of the 25th ultimo is de-
clared false and tetally groundless. Calumny is not our object ;
but in collecting and selecting for a Weekly Paper, it is obvious,
that we, as well as our brother Journalists, must sometimes be
the- dupes of thoughtlessness cr of malignity. We, there-
fore, wish our leaders distinctly to understand, that we have
no doubt of the innocence of the Marquis of HASTINGS, and
we deeply regret to have been the medium of misleading any
portion of the Public ; but we are sure the Meeting at the
India House will be regarded as a complete and seasonable
antidote. The unequivocal declarations of such Directors as
the Hon. Mr. EI.'2IIINSTONE and Mr. PA'ZTISON (who have
been acquainted with all that has passed in the Court of Direc-
tors), of the unsullitd public reputation of the Noble Marquis,
must be sufficient to satisfy any candid inquirer, and we doaht
not they will silence all misrepresentations.—(Sunday Times.)
RICIIA.RDSON, GOODLUCE3and Co. respectfully
acquaint the Public, that the State Lottery will
begin drawing Next Thursday, when the Two
First-drawn Prizes will each receive
,e 20,000,
in addition. Tickets and Shares, in a variety of
numbers, are on Sale at their Office, No.
104, Corner of Bank Building,