The Sun.
London, England, 1826-01-06 00:00:00

THE THEATRE.

Drauat-Lalitt.—lt gives US pleasure to see
this Theatre resume its former aspect in crowded
visitations. Last night a very numerous audience
were attracted by the appearance of Mr. STN•
MATH and Miss STEPHENS, in the Opera of Rob
Roy, the first in the part of Francis Osbaldeslon,
and Miss STEPHENS in that of Diana Vernon,
which she always rendered highly interesting by
the sweetness of her singing, .end the unaffected
simplicity of her acting. She was not less effective
last night : her voice displayed all its wonted me-
lody,and the charm ofsensibility which marked her
acting strongly excited pleasure,sympathy,and ap.
plause. Mr. SINCLAIR, as we before observed,
has not been negligent in his endeavours to give
force by his acting to the excellence of his
voice. Ile evidently improves as an actor, and
there is a natural expression in his manner that
indicates good sense and feeling. Both of these
distinguished Performers were highly applauded,
and could not escape the fatiguing honour of en-
cores. Mr. Wat.r.Aca, for the first time, took the
part of Rob Roy,and as far as a due conception and
an energetic support of the part were required, he
did ample justice to the character. All that was
wanted was a more robust and athletic form to
excite the idea of a terrific predatory' Chieftain.
In all other respects his acting was well
entitled to critical approbation. LISTON, the
irresistible lAsTotc, was the Bailie _Nichol
Jarvie, end a more ludicrous and diverting repre.
sentation of this whimsical character can hardly
be expected. This original Actor has now, as
the phrase is, " the ball at his foot," and he may
kick it where he pleases. Mrs. BUNN'S Helen
ought not to pass without praise: it was heroic,
forcible, and highly impressive. BROWNE, as
Dotted, was more successful than usual, and de-
servedly shared in the warm applause which the
Piece excited, and which altogether received
adequate support from the Pet formers in general.

KEAN IN AMERICA.
MR. MAY'S ADDRESS ON TAKING LEAVI OF TIM CM-

ZEN OF NEW YORE.

" Ladies and Gentlemen—ln obedience to your honoured
commands I cheerfully present myself before you, and in pur-
suance of my sincere wishes, I would solicit your indulgent ac-
ceptance of the humble tribute of my unfeigned gratitude and
regard. There Are periods, however, under peculiar circum-
stances, when language loses Its power, and words but feebly
express the emotions of the heart; 1 pray you will therefore
bear with me on this occasion.

" When I landed in your hospitable city, almost a bankrupt
in fortune and reputation.—writhing under affliction and calami-
ties, the particulars of which might be painful, if not impro-
per, ihr me here to enumerate, )was visited by mental stupor,
front which I thought nothing on earth could ever arouse me.
—Not even the clamour and opposition on the night I first had
the honour to appear before you could move my faculties or
subdue my fixed insensibility. Ambition seemed dead, and
hope cast but a glimmering ray across the desolation of my
soul, when, like my better angel, your kindness descending
upon me dispelled that lethargy which but a few hours before 1
had devoutly prayed might attend me through all the changes
of my mortal career.
" 1 t is you, Ladies and Gentlemen, and your generous sym-
pathies, that have restored me to myself and to society; and
although my poor feelings may he unequal to the discharge of
the enormous debt of ;;latitude I owe you, yet trust me, there
are dear friends and kindred spirits across the waters, who,
when they shall hear of the obligation you have so tenderly
imposed, will assist me in blessing you and your memori.s for
ever. It were idle for me to assure you, that my heart is too
full, and too deeply sensible of your goodness and hospitality,
to give adequate utterance to the sentiments it now entertains
for you, and which, to its latest pulsation, shall be fondly che-
rished with the most fervent aspirations for your health and
happiness.
" Ladies and Gentlemen, I must, for a time, bid you au af-
fectionate farewell. And you will permit me to hops, that on
my return from Boston, I may have the honour and happinelos
of again appearing before you."

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The following is en extract of a letter from the
agent to Lloyd's at Mexico, dated Nov. 16 .—" We beg leave
to wait on you with two orders relating to shippirey, which leave
been made by this Government. The first is dated Oct. 26,
1325—that, from the following day, the hours of business at
the Custom-house be from eight to one o'clock ; that the
afternoon be dedicated exclusively •to arranging old ac.
counts which have got much behind; the discharge of yes-
sels to begin at day-break, and to end at haMpast ten,
and
goods so dispatched to be cleared from the Custom.
House from half-past II to I o'clock. The second, dated Oct.;
3l—that all goods, of which a detailed invoke is not presented
ut the Custom-house shall remain in the stores until the exact
contents can be ascertained by the officers. The Committee
ofCongress has concluded its labours of reviving the Maned,
and it Is said they propose to reduce the duties nearly one half.
They have not yet hod their report before the House, and we
fear great opposition will be made to :a salutary a measure."
An event of a very melancholy nature is re-
lated in a letter received yesterday from Mexico,
dated the With of December. It states that a
few days before, Mr. WAnn, the Bon. Mr.
WALDEGRAVE, and Mr. BARING, had gone out
on a shooting excursion in the neighbourhood of
Mexico, during which Mr. BARING'S gun went
off by accident, and killed Mr. IVALDEGRAVE on
the spot.--(Times.)
REPRESENTATION OF YORICSIIIRE.---LOH
TON has published an Address to the Freeholders
of Yorkshire, dated Friday last, in which his
Lordship states, that when an election takes
place, he shall again make an offer of his ser.
vices, and as he feels noxious that the peace of so
great a community should not be prematurely
disturbed, be abstains for the present from soli-
citing their suffrages.
REDUCTION IN TILE DUTY ON Sri Rm.—The
new duty commenced yesterday, and is 7s. per
imperial gallon on all spirits made in England,
and the Caine duty on all spirits manufactured in
Scotland and Ireland, and imported into this
country. The spirit to be hydrometer proof, or,
if exceeding or falling short thereof, to pay in
proportion. The duty on rum will be Bs. Cid. per
imperial gallon. The reduction will be about2s.
per gallon on British spirits, exclusive of the ad.
dition to the measure (about is. ed. more ;) and,
in rums the consumer will gain the additional
measure, and perhaps a small addition to the
strength.
SCOTS' CRURCH.—A meeting of the Congrega-
tion of the Scots' Church, Swallow-street, was yesterday held
for the purpose of electing a successor to the Rev. John Mar-
shall, the late Minister. The Moderator (Dr. Manuel) pre-
sided. After a very warm discussion, In which some strong
language was used, the Rev. Wm. Woodrofl'e was declared
duly elected. The congregation were then requested to sign
" the Call" to the successful candidate, which document the
Moderator intimated should lie for signature in the Vestry for
several days. The usual blessing was then pronounced, and
the congregation separated.
We are informed that the Edinburgh night
mail has of late been frequently detained behind
its time•by a toll-keeper on the road, who some.
times refuses to rise to open the gate to permit
the coach to puss. Yesterday morning this indi-
vidual was so late of coming, that, after blowing
his horn repeatedly, the guard was forced to
break open Hie gate with a hammer --(Glasgow
chronicle)