The Sun.
London, England, 1832-10-16 00:00:00

THE GREAT DEPARTED.

Last night this theatre offered its tribute to the departed
genius of our northern land. The piece chosen for repre-
sentation from the dramatized works of the immortal bard,
was the Heart of Mid Lothian, which was exceedingly
well got up and well cast. The great exhibition of the
night was the representation of the principal characters in
the works of Sir WALTER SCOTT, grouped in the most in-
teresting situations in which they have been drawn by his
master-hand,
Soon after the close of the performance of the Heart of
Med _Lothian, the curtain rose and discovere,l clouds.
Mr. WILLIAMS presented himself to the audience, and de-
livered the following address :-...

" Such tribute as should be rendered to the immortal memory
of the mighty magician, whose wand swayed the minds of mil-
lions, who called forth the rapturous and undivided approbation
of the whole civilised world, whose literary fame extended, like
the victorious arms of Alexander, from pole to pole, is beyond
the weak ability of man to show. We lack the power, but not
the inclination. Our humble effort at depicting a few of those
scenes which have left upon the minds of all indelible impres-
sions of wonder and delight, are offered with as fervent an ad-
miration of the witching talent of the Northern Magician, with
as unfeigned a regret, as can possibly accompany the scenic
pageants of our colossal rivals. In the pure spirit of respect to
the manes of that illustrious author we venture on our task—
in the consciousness that the will, and not the deed, will meet
your scrutiny, and that the object need only be appreciated to
ensure your approbation,"

The clouds then dispersed to slow music, and discovered
Sir WALTER, SCOTT writing in his study.
Mr. WILLIAMS renewed 14s address :
" Behold I the semblance of the mighty bard! The strings of
his harp are broken;----no longer will his voice be heard in the
halls of Scotia. He has passed away; but the echo of his im-
mortality will reverberate throughout the land, until time shall
be no more."

The scene was contemplated with solemn feeling till
hidden from the view by the dosing clouds.
The next representation was the last scene iv. Guy
ilfannering. The most interesting in that splendid pro-
luction of genius in which the heir of Ellangowan is ie.
cognised, and /Vest 2lferrilies exclaims, " He's owned ! he's
owned ;" and renders up her spirit to Him who gave it.
r: andhb Wakefield,
lyou have taught me
his return
The next representation was the catastrophe of the Two
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represented Drovers, where Robin Oig rushes into the room on his
heart.
former friend who had dishonoured him with a blow,
and
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how the S issannach fights, I will show you bow the
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at the moment that Helen id' Gregor and all his clan
had given him up, as doomed to inevitable death. The
last of the exhibitions from his works was from the Lady
of the Lake, and represented the combat between Roderick
and Fitajames—never to be forgotten by the reader or the
spectator. After these exhibitions, the study again ap-
peared; but instead of the Great One in his chair, his
bust, crowned with bays, appeared on a pedestal at the
door. Ali the characters who had been seen in the pre.
ceding exhibiticn formed a procession, and placing them..
elves on each side of the bust, sang a dirge ; and while
singing the concluding stanza, all knelt down in homage to
the Great Departed. The curtain then slowly descended
to the sound of the mournful music. The whole of the
exhibition was beheld with the inost profound attention,
and evidently excited the deepest interest. At the fall of
the curtain the house resounded with plaudits.
V-

'Ye are sorry to hear that Lord DUNCANNON
is strongly opposed in Kilkenny, and that fears are enter.
tained by his friends lest he should be thrown
Christian Advocate.