The Sun.
London, England, 1832-01-24 00:00:00

IN THE MATTER OF AARON, A BANKRUPT.

Mr. TWISS applied that the petition in this case might be
set down to be heard before their Honours. The present peti-
tion was not an original one, but had been part heard before
his Honour the Vice-Chancellor, and by him disposed of as a
preliminary objection, against which the Learned Counsel's
client had appealed to the Lord Chancellor. The •Learned
Counsel had mentioned the subject to his Lordship, who had
stated that his jurisdiction had gone, except in those cases
where the appeal came from the decision of the Court of Review.
The CHIEF JUSTICE observed, that the Court were of
opinion that the case came within the order, and directed the
petition to stand for hearing for the Ist of February.

THE SITTINGS OF THE COURT AFTER TERM.
Mr. TWISS stated that it would be a great convenience to
the Bar if their Honours would have the kindness to inform
them at what place they intended to hold their Sittings after
Term.

The CHIEF. JUSTICE observed, that it was not yet quite
settled where they should sit, if it had been, nothing would
give him greater pleasure than to inform the Gentlemen of the
Bar.

Mr. Justice CROSS said that whatever arrangement was
made would be with a view to the accommodation of the Bar
as much as possible. As soon as the matter was settled the
Bar should be informed of it.

Several solicitors were sworn in, and their Honours rose be-
fore twelve o'clock.

ADELPHI THEATRE.

Under the original title of Robert le Diable, a piece in three
acts, founded on MATERBEER'S and SCRIBE'S operatic drama,
now performing in Paris, was last night brought out at this
theatre. A very small, ortion of the music has been adopted.
The story may be told in a few words. His Satanic Majesty, dur-
ing one of his earthly rambles ln a mortal form, bas fallen in
love with a Princess of Normandy, by whom he has issue, Ro-
bert, in the course of time Duke of Normandy. After an ab-
sence of several years, the Devil thinks of his son, and returns
in hopes of making sure of him after death. Under the name
of Bertram, and the garb of a valiant knight, he forms an inti-
macy with Robert, at the time that the latter, banished from
his native land, has taken up his abode in Sicily, where he has
fallen deeply in love with the Princess of Palermo. Bertram
tries to lead his son into all kinds of damnable scrapes, but
finding that he cannot wholly succeed, and that the period is
fast approaching for his return to his natural abode, he discloses
all to Robert, and asks him if he will be eternally separated
from his father and best friend. Robert, moved by this appeal,
is on the point of signing a compact with Bertram, when the
timely appearance of the Princess of Sicily saves him from an
evil fate. After this the cerem.ony of marriage between Robert
and the Princess is performed, and Bertram is swallowed.up in
an abyss in the presence of the whole congregation. The
scene of the dead nuns, and of their being called to life
-14 y Bertram, is introduced in the second act., and was exe.
cuted very well. Mr. YATES undertook the part of Ber-
tram, and played with great spirit. Mr. HEMMINGS personated
Robert in a suitable way. As the Princess of Palermo, Mrs.
YATES had little else to do than figure in rich dresses, the cut
of which was hardly suited to her light and graceful figure.
Mr. REEVE made himself very laughable as Raimbaut. A great
deal of good scenery is introduced, and the piece, which de-
serves a rank among the best melo.drames got up here, met with
unanimous applause.