The Sun.
London, England, 1821-07-05 00:00:00

Tilt TitIIATRE.

If.tymAßKET.—The new Theatre, which has
been raised with a wonderful rapidity, but at
the same time in as substantial a form as if it
had not been built against Time, opened for the
present season' last night. It is a light, elegant,
arid commodious edifice, and the chief advantage
arises from its size, as the actors can be distinctly
seen and heard. The decorations are elegant,
tasteful, and appropriate ; and the staircases and
corridors are infinitely better than those of the
old house. No improvement struck us as of more
importance, than the arrangement made with re-
spect to the saloon. This is no longer so close
to the boxes, that the audience are incessantly
exposed to be annoyed by the boisterous ex-
cesses of disorderly company. It is now* thrown
forward, separated from the boxes by the inter-
vening corridor, and is a very r leasant apart-
ment. The windows open into the Haymarket,
and command a view of Charles-street and St.
James's-square. The only objectionable part
appears to us to be the sounding-board over the
proscenium. It exhibits a heavy, clumsy aspect,
and if not demanded by the principles of accous-
tics, the sooner it is removed the better. As the
new structure will of course be an object of gene-
ral curiosity-, we shall not forestall that curiosity
by an elaborate description of the interior,
which, after all, would afford little real intelli-
gence. Nor shall we enter into a critical exa-
mination of the merits of the respective per-
formers, as the theatrical corps, with very few
exceptions, is new to the metropolis,—Mr. TER-
RY, Mr. Dec Amp, Mrs. lI..JOHNSTON. " God
save the King" was sung by all the performers
previous to the commencement, of the play, which
was the comedy of The Rivals, and repeated by
the vehement demand of the audience in general.
There were some turbulent spirits in the gallery,
who, at every return of the chorus, substituted
" the Queen." The general voice of the audience,
however, overpowered them, and the play went
off altogether without further annoyance. Among
the provincial actors, Mr. TA-I-LEI:RE, from Man-
chester, chiefly distinguished himself in the cha-
racter of Acres, and seems to be an actor of
merit. Mr. TERRY, before the comedy, deli-
vered an occasional Address, which had some
humorous hits at the magnitude of the Patent
Theatres. A new musical afterpiece followed,
entitled Peter and Paul. This piece encoun-
tered so much opposition, that it would pro-
bably have been at once consigned to obli-
vion, if Mr. TERRY had not earnestly im-
plored another' trial, which " wrung" from the
audience their " slow leave," and it is again to
pass through the public ordeal. Upon the whole
the Theatre is an ornament to the metropolis, and
the new dramatic corps, as far as we can venture
to judge from a first appearance, have been ju-
diciously selected, and seem well entitled to pub-
lic protection. The audience would probably
have been more numerous if an apprehension of
danger from the damp of the new edifice had
not operated as an obstruction, but we did not
experience any thing that was calculated to ex-
cite the least alarm or any unpleasant sensation.

111 MIA nn Coswiy,. Esq. It. A.--• This Gentle-
man' who has long been an ornament to the arts of our Coun-
try, but has for some years been prevented from the exercise of
his talents by severe indisposition, yesterday closed his earthly
career, .at an advanced age. Though corporeally very infirm,
he retained his mental faculties to the last ; worn as he was by
infirmity and inability to pursue the art in which he so_ much
excelled, he retained his good sense and enjoyment of so-
cicty, and was always ready for offices of kindness. He
was chiefly distinguished as a Painter in Miniature, but
his works were marked by superior taste, correctness, ele-
gance, and beauty, and at one period of his life' he main-
tained an ascendancy in that province of Art, which bade
defiance to all attempts at rivalry. The same taste, spirit,
and beauty, appeared alSo in his Oil Paintings, and he has left
a collection of Drawings,-so large as to he wonderful, consider-
ing.that they were made in the intervals of a very active pro-
fession, rendered so by the attraction of his talents. These
Drawings may rank in excellence and variety with all similar
remains of the most celebrated Old Masters of Italy. Mr.
CoswAY possessed an excellent understanding, well improved
by study, and a turn for humour, and even waggery, that ren-
dered hum an. agreea'ble companion. He was well-known to
the chief Persons in this Country. He had lately removed from
his house in Stratford-place, where a great part of his Collec-
tion of Ancient Pictures and other property had been recently
disposed of, and had chosen an agreeable residence in Edgware
Road, at which he yesterday afternoon expired. Mr. CoswAY
has left a widow-of congenial taste and talents, whose works are
well knoWn 'to the public, and of course justly admired, and to
whose amiable qualities in private life, as well as her high
professional merits, we reluctantly deny ourselves at present the
pleasure of paying a sincere tribute of esteem and admiration.

THE KING'S VISIT TO IRELAND.—The most
active and extensive preparations are making for
his MAJESTY'S visit to the sister kingdom, which
will take place shortly after the Coronation.—
Yesterday morning, soon after day-break, twenty
of his MAJr.gTy's coach horses left the Royal
stables on their way to Liverpool, whither they
are to proceed by easy stages, travelling morn-
ing and evening, and whence they are to, be em-
barked for Dublin. So carefully are they to pro-
ceed, that fifteen days will he allowed for the
performance of the route. • They were accom-
panied. by two of his MAJESTY'S best cartiages.
On Monday fourteen saddle horses will proceed
to Liverpool also, for Dublin;

THE Conos.moN.—Westminster Hall and
Westminste'r Abbey were yesterday crowded,
from nine in the morning till three in the after-
noon, by persons of the very first'distinction, who
had been admitted under the sanction of the
Tickets issued by the Lora) GREAT CHA MII1:11-
LA IN and the EAnt, MAnsnAL. The greatest re-
gularity prevailed. The Tickets for this day
have been' issued to an equal extent. Orders
have been given for the Peers, Privy Council-
lors, Knights Grand Crosses, and other indivi-
duals who are to take part in the Coronation
Procession, to wear ruffs. It has been deter-
mined to suspend banners from all the figures of
angels which terminate the Gothic arches sup-
porting the roof of Westminster Hall. The Royal
Arms will furnish the subject for each banner,
and the effect produced will no doubt be ex-
tremely pleasing. It was intended to place a
transparency of the Royal Arms in the window
immediately over the triumphal arch, but it is
feared this cannot be completed in time.—The
final decorations of Westminster Hall and the
Abbey will not be commenced till after the pub-
lic shall have been gratified to the extent pro-
posed by the Loaf) GREAT CII.I3II3EILA

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On the Perfortnanee4 in Tragedy and Comr_sdy-
, of
MISS DANCE:

Our Rosc'us, as REYNOLDS has finely display'd,

Each Muse of the Stage strove to gain,
But GAURICK seem'd caught by the frOlicksome Maid,
Augmenting Melpomene's pain.
No longer we see them as Rivals appear,

But together in concord advance,
One lending her laugh and the Sister her tear,
Both proud to accomplish fair DANCE.

HUE AND CRY.
Whilst -Englishnieti,' with patriotism hearty,
Hail glad repose from fate of 'BUONAPAIITE—
See Bon display--his back on Jaffa turning—
A MAJOR and a minor GENEkAL
PLUTOt

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