The Sun.
London, England, 1833-10-10 00:00:00

MR. AND MRS. WOOD IN AMERICA.

The following criticism on the debut of the above singers
is given by the New York Standard. Mr. Wood's doing.
would appear to be almost more " miraculous" in the esti.
illation of " all the ladies," than those of his accomplished
cora sposa:—

" Tre Park Theatre was crowded last night to the roof.
The reception of the strangers was enthusiastic, as was
•xpected, from our warm hearted au lience, and their
success most decided. Mr. Wood is a very handsome
in in, with the very sweetest baritone voice ever beard on
this stage ; his know:edge of music appears very sufficierr,
in,' his style is, of course, good from the school in which
it is forming. All the ladies and moat of the gentlemen
voted him by far the beet Prince Felix yet seen here.
" Mrs. Wood is, though she hardly appeared to list
night, the wonderful creature we have been told. She
was greatly agitated, and, towards the close, much ex-
hausted; but in the finale she vindicated fame and our
expectation. Her first song, " Once a King," was loudly
cheered ; a passage in her first duet with the Prince drew
a thousand murmured Bravoes;' but her full, glorious
triumph came not till the close. Her power had been
restrained, from agitation or desien, until then; and Mr.
Wood had all the feelings and most of the admiration with
him; but it was now time for the putting forth of her
splendid powers, and magnificently were they exhibited.
The audience, vast and crowded as it was, sat wrapped in
breathless expectation as she came forward, and when the
first notes of " Now in grief no longer bending," burst
forth, the hushed stillness was like that of midnight,
while the full, rich, sweet, swelling tones of that matchless
voice, pealing through the air, thrilled through and en-
tranced every heart. She gives her whole being to her
song; her entire soul is lent to every note, as was the
Black Knight's to the blow ; and feeling, thought, passion,
and corporeal power, are all concentrated in the effort 'hat
pours forth the glorious melody. She is a rare and perfect
creature. The audience called her forth again, despite
her exhaustion, and she cheerfully repeated the miracle.
Most of the pit stood during the repetition."

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departure of her Ladyship for Dublin, The Firebrand
Government steamer, has been ordered to Holyhead, to
convey the Marchioness and suite to Kingstown,
MELROSE.—On the 27th ult. Sir H. Grey,
the brother, and a part of the family of Earl Grey, arrived
at this village, on their way south. As soon as the pre.
-once of these visiters was known, a most respectable
company assembled in the ball-room of the inn, for the
purpose of thinking to the health of the Premier; and in
a short time their numbers were so increased, that the
spacious apartment was crowded to everflowing. Tee
manner in which the health of Earl Grey was drunk, and
the instantaneous assembling of so numerous a party by
simultaneous burst of feeling, afforded a striking exhi-
ation of the high estimation in which the Illustrious
character of the Premier is held, and the deep sense which
is universally entertained of his eminent public services.
In the course of the evening the meeting was enlivened
by the presence of Sir Henry Grey, who entered the room
accompanied by the Hon. Charles and Francis, sons of
E rl Grey; and the enthusiasm awakened by the occa-ion
at length reverting to the Hon. Captain Elliot, to whose
treat person.) exertions the country is so touch indebted,
for the ascendancy which reform principles have hitherto
maintained, his health was drunk with acclamations lung
and loud. All present testified ttiiiekehioghrenstusucteilsela:teliniialt. the noble and consistent siroport which be had given to
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rend. io make excavations around Hermitage C,atle, wilfs
the view of discoviring relics of the olden time. There
ire few remains of antictiity in this country with which
more interesting associatill,l4 are coupled than the venerable
itiin of H-rinitage. l i 1291 Nicholas de Snubs, the
proprietor, was a coinpe,in.r for the crown of Scotland,
wnAl ielt lie, maitnea a. heir of Maigety, a natural daughter
of exer II , and wife of Man Dorwoord, i - orChu
sier. The power of this family exten.led o•er the south
.nilwest nsarches, though it was not confined to these,
for the barony of Saltoun, in Haddington, derive.) its
name from the family being designed Souliston, in a char.
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according to Barbour, was to elevate Lord S u is ro,,ittlie
Scottish throne. This plot was diaciteeted. Lona t",_."4
was seized at Berwick, though he was attendrii.obay:t.oo4
'quires, besides many gallant knights.
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