The Sun.
London, England, 1824-01-26 00:00:00

POETRY.

SONG.
(From the Leicater Journal.)
The life of an Editor 's worse than a Slave's,
Close study has brought many men to their grarea
For the good of mankind they employ every hour,
Oft despis'd by the world, and call'd crusty and sour.
Philosophy—Astrology,
Botany--Conchology,
Syrtax—Ety►nology,
Surgery—Tau tology,
Optics—Demonology,
Anatomy—Pathology,
Geography—Chronology,
History—Dlythology,
Drawing—Physiology,
Electricity— Doxology,
A lgebra—Veriniology,
Arithmetic—Apology,—
Oh the life of an Editor 's worse than a Slave's I

Their heads must be cramm'd, like a booth in a fair,
And, like barbers, must suit ev'ry man to a hair ;
And when, which is frequent, involv'd in dispute,
They must flourish away, their foe to confute,
Dithyrambics—and lambics,
Trigonometry—Geometry,
Perspective—lnvective,
Any weight—From pennyweight,
Physio-lecture—Architecture,
Cosmography—Biography,
Mechanism—Cause of schism,
Hydrostatics—Mathematics,
Mensuration—Navigation,
Criticism—Witticism,—
Oh the life of an Editor 'a worse than a Slave's .!
BOTHEREM QUOTEM.

HUNTING.

MEETINGS OF HOUNDS IN THE PRESENT WEEK.
His Majesty's Stag Hounds, on Friday, at the Magpies,
Hounslow.

The Earl of Derby's Stag Hounds, on Tuesday, at Pot
ter's-lane End.

The Westacre Stag Hounds, on Thursday, at Cressingham
Field Barn.

N. Jollifre's, Esq. Fox Hounds, on Wednesday, at the 27th
mile-stone, Balcombe-road ; and on Saturday, at the Kennel.
The Surrey Fox Hounds, on Thursday, at Pickett's Green ;
and on Saturday, at Wisterham.
The Surrey Harrieras, on Monday, Wednesday, and Satur-
day, at Kennel.
Sir G. Sitweli's Fox Hounds, on Thursday, at Kennel; and
on Friday, at Wingerworth.
The Ludlow Subscription Fox Hounds, on Tuesday, at
Seifton Forest; and on Friday, at Brown Clea Hill.
The Cheshire Fox Hounds, on Wednesday, at Cholmonde-
leY ; Thursday, at Burleydum ; and on Saturday, at Wren-
bury
Mr. Muster's Hounds, on Tuesday, at Lamport ; Thurs-
day, at Thornby ; and on Friday, at Buttock's Booth.
Lord Yarborough's Hounds, on Wednesday, at Melton High
Wood ; and on Saturday, at Redbourn North
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Sir R. Sutton's Fox Hounds, on Tuesday, at Wickenby
Village ; Thursday, at Gate Burton ; and on Saturday, at
Roughton ; Thursday, at Tothwell ; and on Saturday, at Well.
The Warwickahire Fox Hounds, on Tuesday, at Wolford
Vir°o,l • Thursday, at Ufton Wood ; and on Saturday, at Al-
y tu Vold Subscription Hounds, on Tuesday, at
Pastures.
Air. Littleton's Stag Hounds, on Thursday, at Butteraill.
The Earl of Darlington's Fox Hounds, on Wednesday, at
Summerhouse Village ; and on Friday, at Langton.
The Lambtou Fox Hounds, on Tuesday, at Panshaw ;
Thursday, at L-sworth ; and on Friday, at Shotton.
The Duke of Grafton's Hounds, on Wednesday, at Castle
Thorp and on Friday, at Titheld.
the Oakley Hounds, on Tuesday, at Marston Hurst; Thurs_ 1
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Y, at Snelson ; and on Saturday, at Roxton.

BRIGHTON, JAN. 25.—His MAJESTY, we re-
gret to state, owing to a sudden attack of the
gout, did not attend Divine Service to-day in
the Palace Chapel. The Royal Equerries and
Household were present, and the body of the
Chapel was filled by the Nobility, Gentry, and
respectable inhabitants of the town.
The Fox Club held their first Meeting for the
year at Gatr.r,toN's Hotel, in Albemarle's-street,
on Saturday. His Royal Highness the Duke of
Susstu, and the select personal friends of Mr.
Fox belonging to the Club, now in London, were
all present.
The Marquis of A NGLESEA and family are ex-
pected every day at
Uxbridge. Soon after the
arrival of the Noble
Mar uis he intends to visit
the KING at BriAhton. The Noble Lord and
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his lovely daughters were expected to have join-
ed the Christmas festivities at the Pavilion, but
affairs of importance detained his Lordship in
Wales.

To-morrow forenoon, the remains of the Right
Hon. the Earl of CORNWALLIS, late Bishop of
Lichfield and Coventry, and Dean of Durham,
will be removed from his house, at Richmond, in
Surrey, for interment in the Deanery of Lich-
field. The body on its arrival at Lichfield will
lay in state in the Cathedral, the %thole interior
of which will be hung with black cloth. The
interment will take place on Saturday next, with
great pomp, when all the clergy will attend on
the occasion. His Lordship was in the 81st year
of his age.
The learned Dr. RUSSELL, of the Charter-
house, is spoken of as likely to succeed to the
Deanery of Christchurch, Oxford, in the event
of a vacancy.

BAMBER tiAscoYNE.—The death of this highly
respected Gentleman last week, in Stanhope-street, in the 68th
year of his age, was occasioned by a sudden spasmodic attack
of gout in the stomach, which no medicinal aid could repel.
The fortune to which he succeeded on the death of his father
was estimated at 13,0001. per annum ; but whether the whole
or any material portion is entailed is not yet declared. Mr. B.
GASCOYNE about twenty-five years ago married Miss PRICE,
the accomplished daughter of CHARLES PRICE, one of the
most distinguished economists of those times, with a fortune of
20,000/. About two years since Miss GASCOY NE, by giving
her hand to Lord CRANDORNE, has eventually become Mar-
chioness of SALISBURY, a rank which she no doubt will sustain
with appropriate dignity. We shall give further particulars of
this interesting family to-morrow.
Mr. EVANS, of Birmingham, while passing
near the Regent's Park this morning, about half-past two
o'clock, a fellow, taking the advantage of the darkness of the
night, rushed upon him, for the purpose, it is supposed, of
robbing him. Mr. E., however, had the good fortune to prove
possesseit,of the most agility, and a calf for help having been
made, the fellow ran oil 'without effecting his object, or injuring
Mr. Evans.

Bow-STREET.—(THis DAy.)—The business
from the watch houses was this morning extremely light, there
being only one watch-house charge preferred.
John Jonas was ordered to find bail for assaulting a Hiber-
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nian lady on Saturday, while in the pursuit of a retailer of fish,
consisting of eels and maids.

Yesterday morning, during the performance of
Divine Worship at St. Ann's, Blackfriars, a very
respectably dressed man, who had been very
at-
tentive to the service, suddenly fell down in a
fit, which increased to the highest paroxysm of
madness, foaming at the mouth, and striking at
every one who attempted to hold him. The
Beadle had the sleeve of his coat very much
torn, and one stout and powerful young man re-
ceived a violent blow on the side of the head in
endeavouring to avoid the maniac ; he was at
last taken by eight persons to the Poultry
Cornpter, but no trace of his name or person at
that time could be obtained.

THE THEATRES.

KINCeg THEATRE.-This magnificent Theatre
was opened to the Public on Saturday evening.
At half-past six o'clock, the usual time of open-
ing the door, many people were waiting to gain
admission, but not more than would have obtained
their object without much difficulty. But from
some unexplained cause the doors were kept
shut until nearly seven, at which time so great a
crowd had accumulated that the first rush cre-
ated a scene of very unseemly confusion, and of
no little danger. In a moment the whole space
of the entraece lobby was crammed,and the boxes
for obtaining the cheques were only prevented
from being swept away on one side by the crowd
which beset them on the other. The condition of
the Ladies was frightful, many screaming because
they were hurt, and a great many more because
they were alarmed. The men hissed and groan-
ed, some in anger and others in pain, while all
parties agreed in demanding that the doors should
be shut to prevent the pressure from without.—
As soon as this was effected, a gradual relief was
experienced as those who had received cheques
passed into the pit. The only inconvenience
now to be endured was a little unceremonious
squeezing, although there was a continual ingress
until the pit was completely full. As soon as
the orchestra began to assemble, RossiNl quietly
made his appearance amongst the other musicians,
and made his way to the pianoforte.
was instantly recognised and greeted with
loud and continued applause. He bowed to
the audience, and immediately sat down to
the instrument and prepared his copy.—ln
his manner there was a peculiar modesty and
retiringness which formed an extreme contrast to
the reports which have been circulated as to his
vanity and confidence. The Opera was new to
this country, but selections from it have been
known for some time in the musical circles. It
was the Zelmira of Rossi:sr. Iu addition to a
new Opera from the great master of the age,
with a high character from the best judges on the
Continent, there was the novelty of Madame
COLBRAN Rosstst's first appearance.—The story
of the Drama is thus given in the books :
There reigned in the Island of Lesbo an excellent Prince,
named Polidoro, who was truly happy in his old age, being
cherished by the love of his people, the tender affection of Zel-
mira, his daughter, as also of her spouse, Ito, a valiant Trojan
Prince. He being compelled to contest with an enemy, who
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carried terror and devastation. Nevertheless his revengeful
avidity could not fully be accomplished without the death of
Polidoro, whose retreat he endeavoured to discover by every
means in his power. Zelmira succeeded in concealing her
father in the tomb, where were deposited the ashes of the Kings
of Lesbo; and to prevent the discovery of his concealment,
with feigned ferocity, presented herself to the usurper, pretend-
ing to wish the death of her father. as he had deprived her of
such a brilliant conquest, and told him that Polidoro had taken
refuge in the Temple of Ceres. Azorre immediately con-
demned that sacred edifice to the flames. In tie mean time,
Antenore, who aspired to the throne of Mitylene, seconded by
Leucippo, ordered in the dead of night, that Azorre should be
pLuctsbtooadnedatilllfityainenedb.y his artifices he mounted the throne of
But 110, having defeated his enemies,
returned opportunely to Lesbo. and with his valiant warriors
animating the depressed courage of the people, ever faithful to
their legitimate Sovereign' he vanquished and put to flight the
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fine woman, and possesses a good voice. She
si„.gs with taste and expression. Graecia acid
CITUW" .were applauded in such a manner as to
sliew that the audience were glad of their returu.
PLACCI also experienced a favourable reception.
We shall net imitate some of our competitors,
who enter into an elaborate analysis of the merits
of the Opera and the performance, though their
comments evidently prove that they are but little
conversant with the subjects on which they so
ostentatiously animadvert. The applause through-
out was enthusiastic. At the end of the Opera
Signora RONZI DE Bee iris, who has been study-
ing the English language, came forward and sung
God save the King with most charming expression.
At the close of the loyal Anthem there was a uni-
versal call for Itossw, who came forward, intro-
duced by GARCIA, and was received with an ar-
dent welcome, honourable to the feelings of the
audience, as well as to the talents of the indi-
vidual. At the end of the first act a new Divertis-
sement was produced, called llonneur Aux Dames,
and after the Opera a Divertissement Ballet,
entitled 12 Adoration au Soleil, composed by Al.
Austen, to whore already highly approved talents
they are both highly creditable. ALBERT, on his
entree, was greeted as a distinguished favourite,
and exerted his wonderful power with the
greatest effect. Monsieur C. VESTRIS was also
received with that applause his merit so justly
entitles him to. The novelties in the dancers were
Mademoiselle Laußos, her first appearance :
she is a groat acquisition to the Ballet department;
she has a beautiful and intelligent countenanee ;
her style and grace bear a strong resem-
blance to that delightful favourite of Terpsichore,
Madame Rosizt .VEsTets. A Mademoiselle Au-
MEN, Mademoiselles IDALISE CRENER, LEROUII,
Boueesux, MotsetN, Del-la-rite, are new to a
London audience, and acquitted themselves in
what they had to do with infinite credit to them-
selves. M. LE BLAND is also a very graceful
dancer, and was received with merited applause,
The scenery and the dresses were on the most
liberal scale. The beauty and ornaments of the
house we have already mentioned as appropriate
and elegant.

COYENT-GARDEN.—The fine dramatic Poem
of Cato introduced Mr. YOUNG, for the first time
on Saturday last, in the patriotic hero of the
piece. The late Mr. KEMBLE gave so dignified,
so impressive, and so affecting a representation of
this noble' Roman, that it was an arduous task to
follow him ; and it is to the credit of Mr.
YOUNG, that no person on the London Stage, at
present, is equally qualified to succeed to the
character. He was much and deservedly ap-
plauded. The rest of the characters were so
well supported by COOPER, BENNET, ABBOTT,
and EGERTON, that we regret the want of room
to notice their respective exertions. There was
a numerous audience.