The Sun.
London, England, 1832-11-22 00:00:00

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

Dr. YOUNG'S tragedy of The Revenge, which, how-
ever beautiful as a poem, is, as an acting drama, deficient
in spirit-stirring interest, was last night revived. The
part of Zauga was performed by Count TAROJSTRO, an
Italian nobleman (said to have been the friend and com-
panion of our illustrious BvitoN). The features of the
new candid ite for scenic honours, are intelligent and ex-
pressive. His voice is remarkably full, sweet, and clear.
His action is not good, it wants grace and freedom ; and
his mode of treading the stage, is open to the same objec-
tion. These faults may, however, be easily remedied, if
he seriously intends to adopt the theatrical profession. He
pronounces the English language extremely well, infi-
nitely better tha❑ foreigners, even after a long residence
in this country, are wont to do; but still the continental
.went prevailed, and sometimes broke unpleasantly on the
native ear. His conception of the character was just,
and his reading, if we except a few passages, where an
undue emphasis was laid on the pronoun, was accurate.
The scene in which he first excites the jealousy of Alonzo
he played with much ability. In the succeeding scene,
he gave the well-known lines...

" If you forgive, the world will think you wise,
If you forget, the world will think you good ;
But if you take her to your arms again,
The world will think you very, very kind,"
with striking effect. The passage which follows, where
he incites Alonzo to eclipse the Grecian and the Roman
fame, by the immolation of his passionately-beloved bride,
was forcibly delivered. The final scene, where Zanga
exults over the dupe of his deep-laid machinations, was
well acted. The new performer was loudly applauded
throughout the evening ; and on the falling of the curtain
w,s constrained, in consequence of an almost unanimous
c.ll, to come forward and pay his devoirs to the audience.
Mr. COOPER'S Don Alonzo is a performance of merit.
Miss PHILLIPS sustained the character of Leonora with
a beautiful and most becoming modesty. We desire not
to see the part better performed ; an i if we did, we do
not think our wish could be gratified. Her concluding
scene was exquisitely pathetic. The tragedy was re-
ceived by a crowded house with every mark of satisfaction.

It is reported that Prince AUGUsTUs of
Prussia is gone on a minion to ascertain the real state of
the Austrian forces in Italy, and study the genuine feel-
ings of the people of the country.
The Marquis and Marchioness of LANS-
Dowma are expected in town on Saturday next, from Paris.
Yesterday morning, while a groom of the
Duke of WELLINGTON, who was apparently in liquor, was
exercising his master's horses in Hyde Park, he rode up
against a one-horse chaise, in which were two ladies;
their horse took fright, and after running a short distance,
overturned the vehicle and threw the ladies to the ground ;
one of them was :severely bruised, the other fortunately
escaped unhurt. Two policemen who were near at the
time of the accident refused to in'erfere wi4i the groom,
ors the plea that they were off duty. We are sure that the
Duke of WELLINGTON will not let this outrage pass un-
punished. Proof will be given if required.— Times.
DRURY-LANE THEATRE.--KEAN and
MACREADY are, we perceive, announced to play here to-
gether in a night or two, in Othello. This is the first

tune of their joint pet formance—a novelty which cannot
fail to whet public curiosity. Othello, it is well known,
is KEAN's master-piece; MacitEmar's lago we have never
seen, but should suppose, he would play it con amore.
LIVES OF BANDITTI AND ROBBERS.--We
are requested to state that Mr. MACFARLANE'S new work
" The Lives and Exploits of Banditti and Robbers in all
parts of the World," was published this day by Mr. BULL,
Holles-street, Cavendish•square. Agents for Scotland,
Messrs. BELL and BRADFUTE ; and for Ireland, Mr.
CUMMING, Dublin.

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE REGENT'S PARK.

—Orders have been issued by the Commissioners of
Woods and Forests for making a most extensive, and, to
the public, a very beneficial alteration and improvement
in the eastern portion of the Regent's Park, which has
hitherto been left in an unfinished and unsightly state, be•
ing principally let out fur the grazing of cattle, &c., and
presenting but a sorry comparison with the western por-
tion of this delightful and healthy place. It is intended
that a road, in continuation of the one already formed in
a line with Portland-place, shall be made through the pre-
sent enclosed part of the Park in a straight line to the
Zaological Gardens, having an entrance into the outer
circle. This will be of vast accommodation to the public
generally, and has been a long time much wanted, as
nearly three quarters of a mile of ground will be thereby
saved. On each side of the road, which will form a no•
ble carriage drive, rows of trees will be planted, forming
very agreeable avenues fur pedestrians ; the adjacent part
of the Park will be laid out as pleasure grounds, similar
to those opposite York, Cornwall, and Hanover Terraces,
with gravel walks leading through the shrubberies to dif-
ferent entrances in the outer circle. Extensive plantations
in tastefully selected situations, to heighten the effect of
the different views, will be made, and the whole, when
completed, will form one of the most delightful resorts in
the vicinity of the metropolis. The ornamental piece
of water in front of the principal entrance to the Park
opposite Marylebone Church has been drained, and is
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A stately mansion is also to be erected nearly
opposite to the northern extremity of Cumberland-ter-
race, in the open part of the Park. It is generally under-
stood that on the completion of the object intended, the
grounds will be thrown open to the public, with the ne-
cessary restriction for their preservation.
SUPPOSED MURDER AND ROBBERY AT
CAMDEN TOWN.—A paragraph under the above title was
inserted in yesterday's paper, giving an account of the
discovery of a dying man, named JOHN WHITBREAD, near
Camden Town Bridge, who soon after expired and further
stating that the whole neighbourhood had been thrown
into a state of great alarm and excitement, in consequence
of its being suspected that the deceased had been murdered.
An inquest was yesterday held on the body, before Mr.
STIRLING, at the King's Arms, Kentish Town, when
there appeared no ground whatever for supposing that the
unfortunate man had met his death in so horrible a man..
tier. When the deceased left his home he was not in
possession of any money. After his death the sum of 9d.
%vas found in his pocket, which it is supposed had been
given him by charitably disposed individuals. It was
proved that he was subject to fits, and the Jury, after
hearing all the evidence, came to the following verdict :
" That the deceased met with his death accidentally, and
it is supposed that he fell down in a fit, and received the
bruise upon his head either from a horse or carriage pass..
ing. The Jury express their regret that the part of the
road where the deceased was found lying is so badly lighted."
SUICIDE.—Yesterday a Coroner's Inquest
teas held before Mr. HIGGS, at the Coach and Horses,
Dean's yard, Westminster, on the body of a female known
only by the cognomen of " Irish Elias," who for a length of
time resided in that sink of vice called the Almonry, West-
!Muster. It appeared the deceased had been comtnitted to
the House of Correction for 14 days, on a charge of being
drunk and disorderly. The term of her imprisonment ex-
pired on Friday last, when she returned to her old quar-
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chased small quantities of laudanum from each, which she
swallowed previous to lying down on her wretched bed at
night. In the morning she was found quite dead, and a
bottle containing a portion of the poisonous liquid lying
near her. The Jury returned a verdict of " Died from
the effects of laudanum." The deceased, we understand,
was once a beautiful-looking female, and was formerly
called " the handsome Irish girl,"