The Sun.
London, England, 1818-10-30 00:00:00

THE THEATRE.

COVENT GARDEN.--The Tragedy of Adel'itha,
written by the late Mr. Lewis, Whose Muse was
too much addicted to the harrO'c, was represented
last night at this Theatre, for the purpose of giv-
ing scope to the talents of Miss SoMERVILLis, in
performing the heroine of the piece. It is grati-
fying to see such an Actress at this Theatre, and
Mrs. lirest at the other, starting forth in the pre-
sent. declining state of the Stage, when a false
taste prevails, and that which excites enthusiastic
applause at present would, most probably, have
been hooted off with contempt at a period when
a more enlightened judgment seemed to charuc-
let ize the public in general. But, what is worse,
as weak judges predominate in a very large pro-
portion against sound and sober Critics, we fear
this false taste will not soot) be driven away, but
still over-rule wiser decisions, and confirm a bas-
tard popularity. But to Miss SoMERVILLE. No
want of feeling or judgment marks her acting ;
but the necessity of exerting her voice to be heard,
in another great evil of modern times, a large
Theatre, gives it at times a harshness that im-
pairs the impression which she would otherwise
make on the heart. She, however, obviously
improves in this respect, as hor tones are
more governed, and modulated with better effect
than heretofore. The various passions and
conflicting emotions of the arduous character
which she supported last night, were given
wig I► powerful effect, and were most deserv-
edly applauded. Alr. WC:READY, who is now
the best stock villain of the stage, gave full and
most impressive support to the part of Michael
Duerr. The fine contrast to this character in the
amiable Lothair was not less ably supported by
Mr. C. KaMBLE, who played with admirable
feeling and judgment. Nor was Mr. Your less
successful in representing the dignified energy of
Gaiscard. Airs. FAUCIT, who is always correct
and jtulicions, was equally so in the part of
Imina. The Tragedy altogether was so well re-
ceived that its revival may be expected to become
attractive.

The greatest compliment that Miss O'Neal.
could pay to Miss SomENVILLE on her success at
Covent-Garden Theatre, is, that she has atttud-
rd each of her performances, and witnessed them
with the deepest attention.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NEWMARKET THIRD OCTOBER, Olt HOUGHTON
MEETING, 1618.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER ‘2 .

D. of Rutland's December Filly, Bst. 41b. beat Mr. Lake's
f. by Seymour, Bst. T.Y.C. 50ics.-6 to 4 on December Filly.
Mr. Andrews's Epsom Lass, beat Mr. Wyndham's Oaavius,
Sat. 41b. each. T.Y.C. 50gs.-2 to I agst Epsom Lass.
1). of Rutland 's Quadrille, agst Mr. Charlton's Strephon,
sst. 41b. each. A.F. 100gs.—Dead Heat.-6 to S agst Qua-
drille.

A Subscription Handicap Plate of Fifty Pounds, for three-yr-
olds and upwards. D.I.
Ld Jersey's b. b. Cannon Ball, aged, 9st. 411..
Gen. Grosvenor's b. f. Effie Deans, 3 yrs, 7st
D. of Grafton's ch. I. Trictrac, 4 yes, Bst. 716 .
11.. It. Barnard's c. f. sister to Ottoman, 3 yrs, 7st. 4
Mr. French's ch. f. out of Topaz, 3 yrs, 7't.
ti to 4on Cannon tot agst Ellie Deans-3 to 1 agst
Trictrac.

Yesterday, according to custom, the Right Hon.
the LOUD INIAYNE, tl►e Sheriffs, Recorder, &c.
proceeded from Guildhall to the house of the
LORD CHANCELLOR, to receive from him an inti-
mation of the PRINCE REGENT'S approbation of
the choice of the Citizens of Lyndon, in their
election of Lord Mayor for the ensuing year. The
Sheriffs, with the City Remembrancer, after-
wards proceeded in their state carriages round
the west end of the town, where they invited
the Foreign Ambassadors, Cabinet Ministers, &c.
to. the entertainment to be given at Guildhall on
Lord Mayor's Day.
ExPEDmotYs PRINTING is stated, ill the
Annals of Philosophy for October, 1818, that,
by means of cylinders covered with stereotyyed
plates, the Bible is printed in the United States,
tit the short space of three minutes

BURNS, THE POET,

FOR THE SUN.

11,111. EDITOR,—Tire suhjeci of the Memorial i• 1
honour of a Genius that dues honour to Scotian'',
and the impediments in the way of its erectio
have excited much notice among his Coun•rym,
vv:io subscribed for that purpose. You have fully
exonerated yourself in publicly declaring that you
had no kind of connexion with the treas,ire.*
Mr. TuttNERELet has also cleared Limselt from all
suspicion of having profited by it. It is thereforp!
incumbent on the Stewards of the Dinner, • t
which it is stared that upwards of 350/, were
collected, to tell n hat is become of the money ?
Has the Architect been paid for the Mausoleum ?
Has the Dinner been phi for at the Tavern ?
Why is the list of Subscribers, which had been
promised, not yet published, that it may be seen
who subscribed at and after the Dinner, and what
was the amount, if any farther conttibutions were
made ? I see the name of Mr. CooTTs -1110TTErt
mentioned among those who were to receive Sub-
scriptions ; but as his name is a guarantee for
every thing honourable in pecuniary transactions,
it is to be interred that nu money passed through
his hands, fur Otherwise there would have been
no irregularity, and the subscriptions would have
been allotted to the intended purpose. To the
Stewards, then, the adiniret s of Bo aNs must look
for explanation; and, as I have no Cot respondent
at Durnhies, 1, as a Subscriber, have a right to
call upon the Committee formed at that place fur
the purpose, to say whether the money was faith-
fully transmitted to them, and what are the rea-
sons why the Monument is not finished.
A NORTH BRITON.
Bulylands Coffee-Home; Oct. 29, 1818.

1, It is proper to observe, that though the Advertisement
in THE SUN of May 27 , 11316, announced that Subscriptions
would be received at this Office, none were recei‘ed by the
Chief Clerk and Publisher, who has been connected with the
Paper from its origin, and whose character for correctness
and integrity is unimpeachable. Therefore, if any subscrip-
tions, before or after the Dinner, were brought or sent, they
must bare been received by the former Editor, who was
cretary on the occasion.