The Sun.
London, England, 1804-01-06 00:00:00

SCOTL AND.

DUNDEE, DEC. 30.--Yesterday the z4th batta.
lion of Reserve marched from Dudhope Castle har_
racks, on their route to Ayr ; and at the same
time the Berwickshire Militia marched for Edin-
burgh.

Rif, Excellency the Earl of Motu, having ac-
cepted the offer of service transmitted by the sth
Forfarshire Volunteers, commanded by Lieutenant_
Colonel MYLN3, that regiment was yesterday or.
tiered on permanent duty, by Maiir-General tMAC_
DONALD, and quartered in Dundee.

The gth Fz,rfarshire Volunteers were yesterday
inspeArd by Mal,r.General MACDONALD, at their
parade in the Meadows. Their appearance was
much to the credit of themselves and their office►s ;
more especially when it is considered that they have
only been three months embodied, and chat during
a season, the inclemency of which made it impossible
to exercise.

PEkTH, DEC. 30.—1 n consequence of the sudden
removal of a company of the Berwickshire Militia,
which have been stationed here some time, the Vo-
lunteers are doing the duty of the place.

On Monday morning the 19th instant, a fishing.
boat, four men in ir, set out from the North
Queensferry, in the midst of a strong squall and
heavy sea, against the advice of all on shore.--
They had not got far out, when James Stein, while
setting up the toast in the boat, was swept over.
board along with the mast, by a great wave, which
nearly filled the boat with water. The other men
►hretiv out their oars to him, bur in vain, as he was
past recovery, and by the want of the oars, they
only tendered their own situation more dangerous.
They, however, were with difficulty got ashore,
but Stein perished.

THE OPER A.—The new Opera brought to this
Country by Signora GaAssusr, was in part re-
hearsed on Wednesday last at the King's Theatre.
GRAssi:st herself attended on this occasion, and
warbled her Airs in such a manner as to shew that
she is a very good Musician, but, as usual in re-
hearsals, did not exert the full powers of her voice.
Her person is very striking, and she is what is
called a fine woman, without being critically hand.
some. The new Opera was composed by ANDRE-
OSSI. It is a very grand composition altogether,
but judging from the extent of the first Act, it is
likely to be rather too long. Curtailments, how-
ever, will doubtless be made in the progress of the
rehearsals. VICANONI is to preside over the musi-
cal department of the Opera House in the ensuing
season, with the co-operation of KELLY.
The ConduClors of. the Opera House have, it
seems, come to a laudable determination that none
but ENGLISHMEN shall be employed in that con.
cern in situations that Englishmen can discharge,
This is a very proper measure, for the Nation at
present very reasonably look with a jealous eye
towards Foreigners, too many of whom find a har.
bour in this Country, notwithstanding all the vigi-
lance of Government. But the measure, besides
political considerations, which in the present state
of the Country are of high importance, considering
the prevalence of Jacobinical principles among most
Foreigners, is a proper compliment to Joins BULL
amidst the heavy load of taxes which he is obliged
to sustain, and the vast increase in the price of every
article absolutely necessary for the support and com-
fort of life.—Honest JOHN would not bear to hear
that Foreigners, whose charatters are at best suspi-
cious, and whose principles may render them highly
dangerous, should tale the Lead out of his mouth.
We therefore heartily approve of the resolution of
the Conductors of the Opera House in this respel,
and sincerely hope they will have the support of
Fashion, since they have shewn this delicate and
patriotic regard to the feelings of their country.
men.

THE THE ATR E.-The admirable Comedy of The
Rivals was represented last night at Drury Lane
Theatre, and so well supported by the principal
charatiers, particularly BANNISTER in Acres, JOHN..
STCIN E in Sir Lucius C'Trigger, and Miss PoPE in
Mrs. Malaprop, ilL:t it afforded touch entertainment.
Mr. H. Jou Nsrox. was to have performed Friuli-
bad, but the part was taken. by BARTI. EY, who is
a respelable actor, but who is touch too brisk in his
manner for a charader of sentimental delicacy and
languid refinement. The chielattraftion of the night
however, was, the new Allegorical Romance of Gin.
derella, which went off with great success, and was
very much applauded. It is, indeed, a very pleasing
splenda) and machinery.
7:1,-lane of dancing, music,
The Hou:e was crowded.