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NATIONAL ANTI-CORN-LAW LEAGUE
THE WEEKLY MEETINGof the LEAGUE
JIL will be held In the THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN,
TO-MORROW EVENING, the 24th hist.
GEORGE WILSON, Esq., will take the Chair at HALF-PAST

TO TILE PROPRIETORS OF EAST INDIA STOCK.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
AVACANCY having occurred in the Direction of
your affairs by the lautented death of your valued Director,
the Hon. Hugh Lindsay, I take the earliest opportunity of soliciting
the favour of your votes and interest, atthe Bailot consequent on that

at the same'time' be .it understood, I will not dictate to my
father. I will do all I can for you. I hope., prosperity
will return to your town, and I can only say -I will do all in
my power to make it do so.—(Cheers.) • •
Three cheers were then given fur the Noble Marquis, and
hey were followed by three cheers for Mr. Humfrey.
A vote of thanks was passed to the Deputy Mayor for his
i the chair, and the meeting then separated.
luis of Biandford was afterwards chaired.

WOODSTOCK ELECTION.
WooosTocK, MONDAY.—The nomination of candidates for
the representation of this borough, rendered vacant by the
appointment of Mr. Thesiger to the office of Solicitor-General,
took place to-day. The only candidates in the field were the
Marquis of Blandfoid and Mr. Humfrey, the barrister. As
the Noble Marquis and his opponent each - professed Con-
servative principles, the opposition sprung from merely local,
or rather personal considerations. As something like a scene
was expected, the. Town-hall was crowded at an early hour.
Among the friends who accompanied the Marquis. of Bland-
ford to the hustings, was Sir James South, the Astronomer
Royal. Mr. Humfrey was accompin ed by Mr. Waleshy, the
Rerorder of Woodstock, and several her gentlemen.
Mr. Harrison, in the absence of 'e Mayor, arisieg from
indisposition, acted as Deputy. . ,
The usual preliminaries having be:itn gone through, .
Mr. Alderman Aloaßis proposed tike Illarquis of Blandford
as a fit and proper person to •represent the borough in Par-
liament.—(Great uproar.)
Mr. T. ItomxSON seconded the nomination of the Marquis
of Blandford. The last time he had the honour of addressing
them in that room it was for the purpose of proposing the
Solicitor-General as a fit person to represent them in Parlia-
ment, and he thought they were all 'agreed upon one point,
however else they might differ, that they had no reason to
regret having selected the Solicitor-General to represent
them.-4 Cheers.) He was confident that the Marquis of
Blandford, whom he now recommended to them, would be
likewise found not to disappoint them in any reasoneble ex-
pectation they might form. He thought that if any person
doubted the competency of the Noble Lord, if he read the
handbill issued by-the Noble Lord containing a declaration
of the just principles he entertained, all doubt as to his eligi-
bility would be removed.—(Cries of " He is only. a school-
boy.") With regard to the allegation of his being only a
school-boy, such an objection waslitile, because the Legis-
lature itself haii-vrisely defined w s'lft: the age of a representa-
tive should be. Ile (sir. Robinson) was now going to touch
on ground which he felt required extraordinary, circumspec-
tion as to how he'did it. When hehadpmposed the Solicitor-
General to them; he made observations onthe behaviour of a
gentleman whose conduct he did not approVe of. He was told
that it was well for him that that gentleman wore a black
coat, which meant, he supposed, that a bullet would be put
through him, because he had told one who was their shep-
herd that 'it did not become him to foment sores in their
borough, and stir up disquiet on every opportunity.—(Up-
roar.) He now repeated that.—(Renewed uproar.) Ile
would say now in his presence that it was improper, unwise,
and unchristianlike, and'unbecoming in a minister of the
gospel to lend himself when occasion offered to sow discord
in the borough.—(Uproar.) He now quitted that subject to
refer to another. Many of the, electors had refused to sup-
port the Noble Marquis, in Mconsequence of differences with
the noble owner of Blenheim. Perhaps he had himself cause
to complain ; but did they think he would allow any coldness
with the 'Noble Duke to induce him to refuse the Noble
Marquis that support to which he was entitled. He trusted
he was incapable of acting on so despicable a feeling, and,
therefore, he came forward to give his support to the Marquis
of Blandford.—(Cheers.)
The Rev. Mr. BowLEs then came forward, and was re-
ceived with great uproar.
The Marquis of Bnexiseoito requested his friends would
give the Rev. Gentleman a fair hearing.
The Rev. Mr. BoWLES thanked Lord Blandford for the ap
peal he had made to them in his behalf. He would not
follow the example of the gentleman opposite, who thought
he would strengthen the cause of the Marquis of Blandford
by a personal and ' most uncalled-for attack upon him.—
(Cheers and uproar.) He stood there to-day, notwith-
standing the foul and abominable attempts made to prevent
his appearance on the hustings.—(Cheers.) Ile_ stood before
them all, strong in the purity of his motives. He defied any
man to come forward and state anything openly against his
character.—(Cheers.) All he would say, in answer to these
attacks was, that it might please the Almighty to forgive his
persecutors and slanderers and turn their hearts.—(Hear.)
Under ordinary-circumstances he should not have appeared
at the hustings, for he was of opinion that the mere political
parson Weakened his influence with the public, and was cer-
tain' to lose that self-respect which was the reflex of public
opinion.—(Cheers.) But no ordinary circumstances brought
him here to-day. Hewes the especially appointed guardian-
of the poor of that parish, and as such, was bound to use his
best. exertions to rescue the parish from a state of tyranny
which he believed in his conscience was unparalleled in any
other parish in the kingdom. He would tell the Duke of
Marlborough that rank and wealth had their duties as well
as their privileges, and that the neglect of one forfeited the
other.—(Cheers.) After having heard all that could be said
in favour of the Noble Candidate opposite, he was of opinion
that he was not a fit person to represent the borough, and
therefore lie came forward to propose L. Charles Humphrey,
barrister-at-law, of Great Queen-street, St. James's parish,
as a person eminently qualified to represent them.
Mr. H. Nouns seconded the nomination of Mr. Humfrey.
He did so in order to release the town from the tyranny
under which it suffered. The Noble Marquis opposite, no
doubt, was not answerable for the conduct of his father, but
he (Mr. North) hoped that the lesson the Noble Marquis
should receive to-day would induce him, when he came to
the dukedom, to refrain from oppressing his tenants and the
inhabitants f the town. He (Mr. North) was Old enough to
remember the good Duke of Marlborough. Where are now
the respectable tenantry who, under that Duke, once lived
and prospered on the Marlborough property? Are they now
prospering? No. He could appeal to several of them who
had been cruelly used by the Duke of Marlborough. He
asked them what the Duke did for that parish ?—(Cries of
"Nothing at all.") Yes, he did something—he offered them
a candidate. He (Mr. North), asked the poor who heard
him, what charity they received from the Duke of Marl-
borough ?—(Cries of "None, none.") He did not even give
them the !hipping —be ssld it to them at fivepence a pound.
He would ask the Duke's agent; who was present, how many
notices to quit lie had served on poor cottagers ? Not content
with having placed the high pressure on the yeomanry, he
now came down to' the smaller men in the poor cottages.
They did not come there to offer a factious opposition to tee
Marquis of Blandford. If the Noble Marquis promised to see
be the first to poll in his favour. 'lite
nthootsdeegrviTifnehese
threadireessteidia,ttlpiremenxiissetence of which he could
object(A fr. Northin
sup)p
ortwouldin supporting
Mr. Humfrey was to effect a public good, end to make the
Dnke of Marlborough a better man, and a more considerate
landlord.—(Cheers.)
Mr. IVALEsnY, the Recorder; came forward, and was re-
ceived With cries of " No elector."
The Marquis of Blandford likewise presented himself, but
was prevented from proceeding by loud calls for the Recorder.
The Deputy Mayor having decided in favour of the Noble
Lord's right to speak,
The Marquis of BLANDFORD thanked his proposer and
seconder for the flattering manner in which they had intro-
duced him, and he expressed his gratitude to his friends for
the generous support he had received from them during his
canvass. It would of course be expected that he would say
a few words, and it was his intention to be as concise as pos-
sible, in explanation of. the principles—he would not use the
word professions—but he would say the principles, upon
which he aspired to represent them in the great council of
the nation. He was a supporter, in all its simplicity, purity,
and integrity, of the Church as by law established. He
would maintain the laws and institutions of Church and State.
He was a firm supporter of her Majesty's present Govern-
ment, and at the same time he was a firm and uncompro-
mising defender of the cultivators of the soil. It had been
stated that he was an admirer of the crew-fan led doctrines
of free trade. He abjured them all.—(Cheers.) Free trade,
in his opinion, would be the ruin of this country., There
was but one other subject on which he conceived it necessary
to express his opinion. He was a supporter of the measure
introduced by his truly noble relative, their former represen-
tative, Lord Ashley. He alluded' to the clause proposed by
his noble relative, restricting to ten hours the hours of labour
in the cotton mills in Lancashire and elsewhere. He hesi-
tated not one moment in extending his sympathy to the
crushed and worn-down victims of the cotton lords. He
would not detain the electors by referring to any other topics
of the day. Although he regretted to hear gentlemen oppo-
site say such things as they did of his respected father, he
would at present merely say, that he was not the arbiter of
his father's actions, bilt that if the electors of Woodstock
selected him as their representative, he would devote himself
to their interests, and use his best exertions to promote the
prosperity of their town.—(Cheers.) .
Mr. HuswitEv then addressed the electors. He thanked
them for the manner in which they had received his name.
One of the objections raised against his name was, that he
was unknown. Now, he came there to tell them a few
things not only about himself, but about the house of Blen-
heim. The Noble Marquis, who had done himself great
honour by his address to-day, had told them that he was
not the arbiter of his father's, conduct. True; but the Noble
Marquis came there is the representative of his father and
the possessions of Blenheim, and he should, therefore, take
them with all their burdens. He (Mr. Humfrey) should
not have been there to-day had he net, found the borough of
Woodstock so neglected -; the tenantry so oppressed ; the
poor so utterly forgotten ; and the sick and destitute so
neglected, that it was necessary means should be adopted to
remedy, if possible, the present state of things. The Duke
of Marlborough enjoyed all the wealth, without doing the
slightest good to the borough, of Which he claimed the pa-
tronage.—(A voice, "lie employs 500 men.") Yes, indeed,
he paid parties to come here to-day. He gave them a bak-
fast that morning. They ought to rejoice at it. It wares the
first breakfast they had received at Blenheim for many a long
year, and he admitted that the house of Blenheim, from its
associations and wealth, and whatever might be its natural
influence, ought to have no more difficulty in returnirg a
Member for Woodstock, than in the appointment of its own
steward. .But, as their rector had said, property had its
duties as well as its privileges; and he would state tp them
mglaentrathdeensm :.n ntemh
such matters as would show that the Lord of Blenheim was
Wasne.)
not qualified to send a representative to Parliament. Many
employed?—(No,
oyleedn
e
persons could recollect when thousands were laid out among
the tradesmen of Woodstock by the Dukes of Marlborough.
lengthened
details of several acts of oppression alleged against the
it so
The now?.Le
a 1 V
Duke of Marlborough, whom he charged with having
had recently served notices to quit on no lesss than 140
poor cottagers, in order to effect an increase in the rents
of their tenements. He concluded by stating, that as the
Noble Marquis. had, had the advantage of a week's can-
vass, he did not conceive his prospect of success was
such as to justify him in exposing the electors to the
tyranny of the house of Blenheim by going to the poll.
Mr. W.Ar.Esianc justified the course he had taken in opposi •
tion to the Duke of Marlborough.
election to have fallen, upon the Marquis of Blandford.
The DErUTY MAYOR took a show of hands, and declared the
received with loud cheers. After expressing his gratitude,
' The Marquis of BLANDFOn then came forward, and was
he said " I have to-day heard a great many things which
have pained me exceedingly as a son. In answer, all I can
say is, that I regret that my father's position in society pre-
vents him from being here to answer these aspersions lain-
self. lam not sufficiently acquainted with the facts to give
a full and Complete denial to the accusations; but one thing
he would not
in the world than my father, and that lam sure .
..
Ise A man in his position in life must
willingly injure any o •
to execute infer ior functions, and I
I will say—that there is not in reality a kinder-hearted man
have many about him
certainly have heard in .
have created great unpopularity aeems
i- ' t the Duke of Marl-
my canvass, and believe, that they
I • but
my knowledge as far as can ,
grievances that come. to .
borough. In returning ine,.l promise you to redress all the

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Elphinstone, Esq., D.C.L., M.P. ; J. L. Ricardo, Esq., M.P. ; and
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event.
I have the greatest satisfaction in being enabled to state that the
kind promises of support given me by a very large majority of the
Proprietors afford MC the certain prospect of obtaining at the ensuing
election the honourable position which haVe so long sought at your
hands. I propose again to address you when the day of election is
fixed by the Hon. Court, and have the honour to be,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obliged and faithful servant,
JOHN CLARMONT WHITEMAN.
London Tavern, April 23, 1844.
It is earneslly requested that, with a view to, the correct transmis-
sion of leGers'and proxy-papers, any of 31r. Whiteman's supporters •
who may have changed their residences will kindly notify the same
to him, or to his Committee, which sits daily at the -London Tavern,
Bishopsgate-street. •
TO THE PROPRIETORS OF EAST INDIA STOCK.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
I,VITH reference to my former addresses to you,
I have the honour to repeat, that it is my fixed determina-
tion, to proceed to the Ballot on the next vacancy in the East India
Direction, on which ,occasion I beg most respectfully to solicit your

centime
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EXETER -ELECTION.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
MONDAY EVENINO.—Tho polling terminated this afternoon
as follows : •
. Follett
Briggs
Majority
This is a larger minority than was at any time anticipated.
The most sanguine expectations of the League party never
went beyond 50. The: e are above 900 electors who have
not voted at all, and many Of the Reform party have voted.
for Follett. The' polling commenced by placing General
Briggs in the advance, which rather alarmed the Tories. At
the end of the first hour, however, the Torics were about
t to 3 ;' by ten o'clock they were .2 to 1 in the advance ; in
another hour 3 to 1, and continued steadily increasing.
Immediately after the conclusion of the poll a meeting was
held at the Subseription-rooms. Nearly 2,000 persons at-
tended. The meeting was addressed by General Briggs and
11r. Moore. They seemed to consider the result of the elec-
tion rather as a triumph than a defeat, and their reception
from the meeting was more enthusiastic than 6n former Kea-
ions. Mr. Moore alluded to the case of a journeyman coach-
builder who had been discharged for voting for free trade,
and proMised that this man, who was looked on by the meet-
ing as a martyr, should not suffer. his announcement that
he and Mr. Cobden would soon visit this city was received
, with tremendous-applause.

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support.
In submitting to new Proprietors the testimonials which I shall
have the honour to lay before them, I venture to hope that the
favourable opinions recorded by those, who have had the best oppor-
tunities of judging of my character and services, may be considered
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office to which I aspire.
Connected With India from my earliest years, the past history, the
present state, and the future prospects of our Eastern empire have,
through life, formed the paramount objects of my study and attention.
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of becoming acquainted with the manners, usages, and general cha-
racter of all classes of that interesting people.
Opposed to hasty innovations and frequent changes of system,
Injurious in all countries, but more particularly in India, I yet do not
hesitate to avow my conviction that our system of Indian Govern-
ment admits of improvement both at home and abroad, more espe-
cially in the substitution, to a greater extent, of the agency of the
natives of India for that of Europeans in the Administration of their
own country.
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and physical kdvancement of those millions who have been placed by
a gracious Providence under our protection. 'With this 'end in view,
a more liberal policy, and a freer admission to offices of trust and
emolument, by holding out the strongest encouragement to the pur-
suit of knowledge, and the acqUisition of high attainment, appear to
me among the chief means of ameliorating the condition and elevat-
ing the character of our Indian fellow-subjects. •
The course of events during the last few years, and especially the
recent annexation of Sinde to our Empire, must necessarily lead to
the enlargement of our political relations and responsibilities with
the countries west of the Indus. From my residence in a political
capacity at the courts of the Chiefs on the banks of that river, it
formed a part of my duty to study carefully the structure of society
among the various tribes inhabiting that vicinity, and the power and
condition of the States on our north-western frontier.
I have already, at a Special Court, held at the India House, on The
2Gth January, 1844, stated at length my dissent from the measures
which led to the conquest of Shade. I may add that, except under
circumstances where it cannot be avoided, I deprecate any inter-
ference with the independent native powers. Instead of seeking to
crush those States with whom we have formed alliances, I consider it
our interest, as well as our duty, to endeavour to preserve them, de-
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tories we now possess, rather than to any further extension of our
already overgrown dominions.
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with the responsibility of the trust, and having no other pursuit,
should I be successful, I will devote myself exclusively to the dis-
charge of the important duties committed to me, and to the promo-
tion of the welfare and happiness of the people of India, with whose
prosperity and advancement the British character and interests are
so intimately interwoven.
I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, with great reaped
your faithful and obedient servant,
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lIUNTINGDON ELECTION.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.?
Nesterday (Monday) morning, at ten o'c oek, this election
was procecded with. After the Town- clerk had read the Acts
against briberyand corruption, the Mayor, in calling on some
elector to propose a candidate, made a-few judicious remarks,
desiring for every speaker a fair hearing, and the ascription
a candid and impartial motive for anything which might
be advanced; for, however opposite the views .different per-
sons might express on that OCrtsioll he would give credit to
everyone for being actuated by' a sincere desire for the public
good. His 'Worship's very excellent and well-timed observa-
tions elicited repeated marks of general approval; and at the
conclusion of his address, Mr. David Veasey rose to propose
3lr. T.Baring as a fit and proper person to represent the united
boroughs of Huntingdon and Godmanchester in the Com-
mons' House of Parliament ; in (king which- Mr. Veasey
took occasion to refer to the regret expresied, alike by
his political adherents and opponents in the constituency, at
the retirement of Sir Frederick Pollock, whose impartial at-
tention to his representative duties had earned for him the
esteem of all classes of the electots. Mr. Philip ,Zillard, of
Godmanchester, seconded Mr. Veasey's nomination of Mr.
Baring, and no other candidate being proposed, the Mayor
declared Mr. Baring duly elected. Mr. Baring then came
forward and thanked the electors for the- honour they had
lust conferred upon him ; and after a brief address, detailing
his views on several political topics, and expressing a deter-
mination to follow the example of his distinguished prede-
cessor, Sir Frederick Pollock, in the course of his public
life, by according to the local interests of his constituents, as
well as to the affairs of the nation at large, his diligent atten-
tion and care, he proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for
his conduct in the chair, which proposition being seconded
by Mr. Veasey, and carried by acclamation, his Worship, in a
few Words, returned thantsi-and the proceedings terminated.

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yesterday: •
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T
DRUn ,le Brides of Venice, was
Benedict's new grand opera, b-. with the most
produced at this theatre last even].
triumphant success. The opertt is totinth...
•ring the
dent in Venetian history; which of
re-
reign of' the Doge Candiano II.; and whieh
late(' in the, "Sketches from Vehetian History: 4
"Under Candlelit) 11., occurred one of those events Which
vividly depict the manners of the age'to which they belong:
and which, though affecting individuals rather than a natledi
excite, nevertheless, very powerful interest, and almost con-
nect history with romance. According to an ancient usage,
the marriages among the chief families at Venice were cele-
brated publicly. The same day and the same hour
witnessed the union of numerous betrothed; and the
Eve of the Feast of the Purification, on the return of
which the Republic gave portions to twelve young
maidens, was the season of this joyous anniversary. It
was to Olivolo, the residence of the Patriarch, on the ex-
treme verge of the city, that the ornamented gondolas re-
paired on this happy morning. There, hailed by music and
the gratulations of their assembled kindred, the lovers disem-
barked ; and the festive pomp, swelled by a long train of
friends, richly clad, and bearing with them, in proud display,
the jewels and nuptial presents of the brides, proceeded to
the Cathedral. The pirates of Istria had long marked
this peaceful show as affording a rich promise of booty ;
for, at the time of which we are writing, the arsenal and
its surrounding mansions were not yet in existence, Olivolo
was untenanted, except by priests, and its neighbourhood
was entirely without inhabitants. In these deserted spots, the
corsairs laid there on ambush the night before the ceremony ;
and while the unarmed and unsuspecting citizens were yet
engaged in the marriage rites before the altar, a rude and
ferocious trovAurst the gates of the Cathedral. Not con-
tent with selean'the Coitly betiaments* Which became their
prize, they tore away also the weeping and heart-broken
brides, and hurried them to their vessels. The Doge
had honoured the festival with his presence, and, deeply
touched by the rage and despair of the disappointed bride-
grooms, he summoned the citizens to arms. Hastily assem-
bling such galleys as were in the harbour, they profited by a
favourable wind; and overtook the ravishers before they
were extricated from the Laraine of Caorla. Candiano led
the attack,and, such was its fury, that not a single Istriote
escaped the death which he merited. The maidens were
brought back in triumph ; and on the evening of the same
day, the interrupted rites were solemnised with joy, no doubt
much heightened by a remembrance of the peril which had
so well nigh prevented their completion."
Such is the incident on which Mr. Benedict has founded
his opera, and it must be confessed that the materials
have been worked out in a most artist-like manner; great
things were expected of him, and he has realised the
expectations which were entertained. The Brides of
Venice is decidedly the best thing that Mr. Be-
nedict has yet done. The opera was conducted
by the talented composer, who, on his appearance
in the orchestra, was greeted with loud applause from a
very crowded house—a compliment which he gracefully
acknowledged. The overture, which is a very brilliant
and, at the same time, a very artist-like composition,
wits deservedly honoured with an encore. The first
scene opens in a villa belonging to Count Orio Soranzo
(Borrani), a Venitian noble, of broken fortune, who has
become a pirate chief. In the foreground are tables,
around which priests and nobles are seated, who sing a
bacchanalian chorus. Soranzo enters, and we learn that
he is a suitor for the hand of Francesca Morosini, the
richest iheiress in Lombardy. ' He quits the sa-
loon, accompanied by his friends, for the gaming
table, and. Naama (Mrs. Alfred Shaw) enters.
Neama, is an Arab girl, who, having freed Soranzo from
his captivity among the Turks, has followed him through
the world disguised as his Page—the Killed, in fact, of
this Venetian Lara. From an aria in this scene, which
was beautifully given by Mrs. Alfred Shaw, we learn
that Soranzo has deserted the Arab maiden, who yet
was his, but who, so far from being actuated by jealousy
of Francesca, determines if possible to shield her from
him. Soranzo enters, and receives from Naama a letter
informing him of the rejection of his suit by Francesca,
who has affianced herself to the Count Alberto. Soranzo
desires Naama once again to seek Francesca, and to in-
form her that he will obey her wishes, but that he
will seek her once, more to bid her farewell.
The next scene is laid in the Morosini Palace. Fran-
cesca (Miss Romer), weary of the long delay in the re-
turn of Alberto from an expedition which he had under-
taken against the Istrian pirates, gives utterance to her
feelings, in a beautiful romanza, at the conclusion of
which several ladies enter, each with a basket of flowers,
to greet the bride elect on her nuptial morning. They
sing the chorus " Good morrow, lady rare, which is one
of the most beautiful things in the opera, and which was
rapturously applauded and loudly encored. This
beautiful chorus was one of those things which take
an audience, as it were, by storm. It created
an intense excitement, and from that moment the success
of the opera was se ure. This was followed by the
beautiful air, " Oh, tell me not of sadness," delightfully
sung by Miss Romer, and the chorus, which was also
much applauded. Naama enters, to crave a last audience
for Soranzo, and is immediately followed by Alberto
(Harrison), who has returned to claim his bride, a de-
feated, not a conquering, soldier. He is immediately
followed by Soranzo, in whom he recognises the
pirate chief, and Leontio (Mr. G. Horncastle), the
lieutenant of the pirates ; and a quintette follows
between Alberto, Francesca, Naama, Soranzo, and
Leontio. This quintette is perhaps the most scien
tific piece of composition in the whole opera—the
vocal parts are written with great care, and the instru-
mentation is full and complete. This composition alone
would stamp Mr. Benedict's fame as a composer, and it
was given by all concerned in the most complete and
perfect manner possible. Soranzo, Leontio, and Naama,
quit the palace, leaving Francesca and Alberto alone;
and the scene concludes with a ballad by Alberto, " If a
tear should repose." This is one of those simple, pa-
thetic ballads, in the singing of which Harrison shines.
It was completely within the compass of his voice, and
of course he sang it exquisitely, and was rapturously
encored. The next scene, which was the last of the first
act, was gorgeous in the extreme. The scene repre-
sented the shores of the Adriatic, with a view
of St. Georgio Maggiore and Porto Franco,
Venice. Naama enters, and in a beautiful ro-
manza, "By the sad sea waves," gives utter•
ance to her feelings of despondency at her miserable
fate. This, which is certainly the most beautiful solo
composition in the opera, was given by Mrs. Alfred
Shaw with exquisite pathos and expression. Her fine
rich deep tones told admirably in this beautifully pa-
thetic composition, which was listened to with breathless
silence, and, at its conclusion, rapturously encored. The
peasants enter to view the Procession of the Brides of
Venice, and among the peasantry the pirates, with Su-
ranzo at their head, enter in disguise. A march is
heard at a distance—the music gradually approaches,
and the Procession of the Brides enters. .rhis Pro-
cession of the Brides is by far the most gorgeous spectacle
that has ever been produced even at this theatre. The
stage is crowded with banner-bearers, flower-girls,
soldiers, and clergy. The Doge and his council all at-
tend in the richest costumes, and precede the twelve
brides, who, attired in white with veils, and walking
under a magnificent canopy, close the procession. The
bridal chorus, " Strew, strew, joyously," which is intro-
duced into this scene, is a most brilliant composition, and
is, in our opinion, the gem of the opera. It was raptu-
rously applauded, and, of course, encored. The pirates
enter, beat off the Venetians, and, seizing the brides, bear
them away to their ships. This concludes the first act.
The second act opens in one of the Istrian islands—the
court-yard of the Castle of Soranzo. Groups of pirates
are discovered, who sing a characteristic chorus. A
storm comes on. A vessel is seen labouring in the
offing. She drives on shore, and the pirates rush out to
plunder her. Naama enters from the castle and, going
up to the turret door, opens it, and releases Francesca.
In this scene there is a song, " The smile that plays on
woman's cheek," which was very beautifully sung by
Mrs. Alfred Shaw, and a duet, " Like the storm now
died away," by Mrs. Alfred Shaw and Miss Romer.
The last is a very exquisite composition ; it
was done full justice to by Mrs. Alfred Shaw and
Miss Romer, and was deservedly encored. The pirates
return, and Francesca re-enters the turret. The
pirates lay the body of Alberto, which they bevel broeughe
in with them, on one of the gun-carriages, an
teal' th
it of whom
offers to conduct him to Francesca, in pursu
wrecked on the coast.
Alberto was sailing when he was
d 'n the
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Naama, consents to join the band, and goes with Naama
into the castle. The pirates, left to themselves,
discuss the conduct of their chief, and determine
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the booty. The
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dungeon under the banquetting-room of the castle safety
dungeont—a
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is an antique cabinet, which opens, and discovers up,
se-
cret staircase communicating with' the dungeon unader-
neath, in which Francesca is confined. Naama conducts
Alberto by the secret staircase to Francesca's dungeon,
and joins Soranzo in the banquetting-rootn above. The
pirates enter and insist on an equal division of the booty.
Soranzo goes by the secret staircase into the dungeon.
He is followed by the pirates, and Francesca and
Alberto, guided by Naama, ascend the staircase
into the banquetting-room. A cannonading is heard.
The Venetian galleys approach. The banqetting-
room is filled with troops, and the pirates, caught
in the dungeon, are• forced to surrender. The
opera ends with a grand rondo finale by Fran-
cesca, which was given most effectively by Mis Romer,
and the curtain fell amidst the loudest applause. Bene-
dict was called for, and appeared, accompanied by Miss
Romer, Mr. Harrison, and 13crrani. They were much
applauded. Mrs. Alfred Shaw was thee called for, and
en being led on by Cooper, was received most enthusias-

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id manner and it reflects the highest credit on
din its production. Its success was unequivo-
Irnphant, and there can be no doubt but that
to the end of the season. The house was
every part. - •

HAYMARKET.
Mr. Farren, after a long illness, retippenzed at this
hcuse last night, and was received with the most rap-
turous applause. Indeed such was the warmth of his
reception that we were almost afraid it might have pro-
(laced a rein*. He went through the part of pir 1
Teazle, in the School for Scandal, in his bese.: manner,
and when the curial', 'fell be was called for most enthu-
siastically. Having answered the summons, he stuA that
he felt that moment as the proudest in his life. Garl.ends
and bouquets were strewed in abundance on the sti
and the scene was altogether most gratifying. A n,
farce, called Lcve in a Sack, followed, and was quite"'
successful.'