The Sun.
London, England, 1833-08-09 00:00:00

SUR hEY THEATRE.

Last night being the fiftieth of the representation of
Fitzhall's drama of Jonathan Bradford, the proprietor,
in order to celebrate the success of the piece in a sional
manner, had the exterior of the theatre splendidly illu-
minated with gas, and the interior with excellent piece,
and good acting. Long before the rising of the curtain
the House was crowded to excess. Jonathan Bradford
showed himself a decided favourite still, anti, for ourselves,
we must say we were more entertained with it than ever.
The excellent acting of Mrs. WEST, and Messrs. O.
BALDISTON, RUMBALL, and DIBDIN PITT, called
forth plaudits that shcok the house to the centre.
The comicalities of VALE and Rouxas excited.
in no small degree the risible faculties of the audience,
who did not forget to greet their favourite (Miss VINCENT)
in Sally Sighabout, in a manner hiehly flattering to
herself. Jonathan Bradford was followed by a Bashi,-
clot in which Messrs. MAITLAND, VAIRBR.TIIER, BAN-
NISTER, NELSON LEE, and VALE, acquitted thents
selves much to the delight of the audience. We cannot-
forget the excellent manner in which Miss VINCENT sung
the Old Maid in charac'er—we never tementher
WILLIAM singing it better. The entertainments of the
evening concluded with the Honey Moon, which was
received throughout with rapturous applause.
We are glad to hear that the proprietor of this Theatri-
has accepted another Drama by FITZBALL, which we
sincerely hope will be as productive to the Exchequer of
the Theatre as Jonathan Bradfird has been.

Lord \VYNFORD has purchased an estate at
Foote-crap, not far distant from the mansion occupied
the late Marquis of LONDONDERRY, and where the Nohle
and Learned Baron intends to enjoy his otium cum
dignitute.

The venerable Earl of BURLINGTON, now
in his 79th year, ha.. been indisposed at his seat. Compron-
place, Eastbourne. The Hon. CHARLES CoMETON CA.
VENDISH, second son of the Earl, has left town to visit his
No,ile relative. His grandchildren, Lord and Lady CA.•
s-ENDIsH, have recently taken possession of Hardwick
Hall, on the confines of Nottinghamshire, which has
been resigned to their use by the Duke of DEVONSHIRE.

The Earl of HILLSBOROUGH, eldest son of
the Marquis of DOWNSHIKE, came of age on Tuesday.
It was in contemplation to celebrate the event by a public
fete at East Hampstead Park, the seat of the Noble Mar-
quis, in Berkshire, and also at Hillsbo ough, in Ireland ;
in oGosequnce, however, of the lamented demise of the
Earl of PLYMOUTH, uncle to the young Earl, the festivities
were greatly circumscribed. Lord HILLSBOROUGH is at
present travelling in Germany.

Mr. O'CoNNELL, and other Irish Members
of the House of Commons, are preparing to leave town
this week, or early in the next week, which is indicative
of the speedy close of the session. Mr. LiTTLE-roti, the
Irish Secretary, will also take his departure for Dublin as
soon as the Bill is pissed that he his brought in, relative
to tithes in Irdand, and which is not expected to meet
with any opposition.

We understand that the matrimonial alliance
between the Earl of UXBRIDGE and Miss HENRIETTA
BACOT, third daughter of the Right Hon. Sir Citatur,q
BACOT, our late Minister at the Hague, will take place
in a few days. Baron Tum., Private Secretary to the
Marquis of ANGLESEA, has arrived at Uxuridge House
from Dutitin, for the express purpose of arranginz the
settlements, &e. The Lady has not completed her
eighteenth year; his Lordship is thirty-seven. A con-
nection already exists between the PAGET and BAOOT
families; the youngest sister of the present Lord BAoor
and Sir CHARLES, having been the first wife of Lieut._
General the Hon, Sir EDWARD PAGET, brother to the
Marquis of ANGLESEA.

The late Hon. PERCY CHARLES WYND•
nam, only surviving brother and heir presumptive to the
Earl of EOREMONT, whose death at his sea', lckleton, near
S dron Walden, we announced yesterday, held the sine.
cure offices of Secretary, Clerk of Court., and Prothono-
tary at Barbadoes, worth 1,5001. per annum. The duties
were discharged by deputy, and the emoluments (judicial
fete) are paid by the inhabitants of the island. Mr. W.
possessed considerable estates, which descend, it is pre-
sumed, to Lord EGREMONT, whose heir pr sumptive is.
Captain GEORGE WYNDHAM of the Royal N.av,, mar-
ried to a cl.tugh,er of the R,verend WILLIAM Roucr.l.,:,
Vice Provost of Eton. Captain W. is the only sun of
the late Honourable WILLIAM FREDERICK WYNDHAM,
vi ungest son of the late Earl of EartEmorur. The present
Lord has lost his three brothers within a very few years.
Mr. PERCY WYNDHAM was in his 76th year, and un-
married.

COWES, AUGUST 4.--His MAJESTY has
sent down a most superb gold cup and plateau, to be sailed
f ,r on his birthday, by vessels taf the Royal Yacht Squadron.
The Al ran, Iliaterwitch, and Menai, we the only vessels
at present, entered tor the competition, but it is expected that
the Duke of NORFOLK'S Arundel and Air. TALBOT'S
Galatea will rotate forward. The Duchess of KENT and
Princess VICTORIA are not expected to return from their
excursion to the westward for some days.
On Monday last, a convict made his escape
from the dock-J.2rd at Woolwich, but in which tray could
not he ascertained, although diligent search was made in
,very part of the yard. On Wednesday afternoon, a
matt, attired in a long coat. presented himself at the
do .k gate, and inquired of the potter on duty if he could
sae the Capta'n of the convict ship, as he wished to speak
to him very particularly. The porter told him he wou!d
not be able to see the Captain for some time, but, if he
would leave any message for him (the Captain), he would
be sure to attend to it. The apparent stranger paused
tor a moment, and then, looking very earnestly in the
sorter's face, exclaimed, " Well, if I cannot see the Cap-
t tin, you will do equally as well. lam the prisoner that
escaped on Monday last, and I desire you to take me into
,ustody." The porter said, " Nonsense ! you the man !
Not you indeed." But the arranger said, "I am the
main, and if you will not take me to the ship, I shall walk
down myself, and go on board." lie was then handed
.ver to the Master Warden, and conducted to the
.vhere he was at once recognised as the escaped
inconvict,ak
When asked by the Captain what induer.-odr,h,::,.n?
et 'that hit
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ianCnelmsford, and,
'its escape, he stated that lie bad beene t
,saber and sister were in a dying sta.eemi jacket anal red
catching an opportunity, be put
boat be.
to the opposite side of
,inging to the yard, t►re
aver, and then walked the rest of the way. upn arrive
h hnsford he round he had bee❑ misinformed, and
ig at C e
sought it hest to return to his old quartets. He i 3 under
entente for seven years, and has at•rvtd four years and 4
ishtcap belonging to one ofdtbe caulkers, too a
walf of that period. •41,10Trang iferajd;