The Sun.
London, England, 1820-03-11 00:00:00

METEORIC WHIGGISH.

Scene—Covent-garden Hastings; a Cad Morning, and a
_sharp _ti'•rth Easter.

" MARCH comes in like a I.iun," says BURDETT to CAM—
" He dues," but I think he'll go out like a ',Amu!
PROBATIM EsT.

BENJAMIN WEST, Esta'..-.-We feel deep regret in
announcing the death of_this Gentleman, whose
honourable life terminated 'last night between
twelve and one o'clock, at his house in Newman.
street. He bad retched the 82d year of his age,
and, till within the last few-iiionths, had enjoyed
good health altogether, through the whole of his
meritorious career. Of his genius and learning
in the Art of Painting, it is needless to speak, es
his innumerable works are to be found not only in
this country, but in most parts of the citilized
world. He war a native of America, but lett that
country in early life, and of .course before he
could be imbued with those political principles
which produced the Revolution that unhappily
separated the two countries. Mr. WEST soon
proceeded to Italy, where he studied the excel.;
lencies of the Old Masters, and the remains of
Ancient Greek Sculpture. After gathering all
that could instruct his mind, and animate his-ge-
nius, be produced those works which will render
his name immortal in the Annals of Art.--t-,
That our late excellent Sovaltetcra had the fullest
confidence in Mr. IVEST'S rectitude and loyalty is
evident by the warm and unceasing patronage
with which hie Majesty honoured him through
life. Gratitude • towards his Royal Patron was
animated by sincere affection. Mr. WEST is a
memorable and, perhaps, an unparalleled instance
of great powers which did not expand themselves
in the meridian of life, but burst fortb at a periud,
when the mind seeks for repose and resigns all
the cares of professional ambition. His works,
within the last few years, were characterised by
every quality that gives excellence to the Art,
and were animated by all the fire and vigour of
youth. We had the pleasure of knowing him
many years, and have witnessed many proofs of
the mildness of his disposition, the suavity of his
manners, his readiness to communicate instruc-
tion in his Art, and his general promptitude to
render kind offices, and to afford protection to
untrientled genius. We may confidently say, that
this sincere tribute to a Gentleman of distinguish-
ed talents and worth, is the pure effusion of re-
gret, and of esteem for his character end memory.
ROYAL ACADEMY.II3 the unavoidable haste
with which we yesterday wrote our Report of Mr.
SOAWE's Lecture on the preceding night we omit-
ted one essential passage, which our reverence for
our late departed Monarch, and in justice to the
learned and loyal Professor, we deem it proper to
notice. A large Drawing was introduced, shew-
ing all the different buildings in the Royal Gar-
dens at Kew.—For these examples, many.of pure
classical taste, Mr. SOANB observed, that we are
indebted to the munificence of the. Late Princess
Dowager of 'WALES, and his late MAJESTY, the
Patron of Arts and Sciences, the Founder of the
ROYAL ACSDEMY, and the Father of his People.
It was highly gratifying to observe that this tri-
bute to the Memory of our late beloved Monarch
was received with such applause as to prove that
the audience in general were influenced by the
same loyal feelings that so evidently animated the
learned Professor.
HANOVIE-Z•SCLUARR. The VOCAL CONCERTS
commenced last night in these Rooms, under the
judicious management of Messrs. BARTLEMAN,
the KNYVETTS, and GRBATOREX. The Selection
was well chosen, and was admirably performed by
a numerous and excellent Band, conducted by Mr.
F. CRAMER. The Vocal Performers were BAIL.
TLEMAN, VAUGHAN, HAwBS, Mrs. SALMON, Miss
TRAVIS, and Miss STEPHENS. We have not room
to enter into particulirs. In consequence of the
sudden death of Mr. BOCHSA'S tether, his New
Grand Military Concerto for the Harp was
unavoidably postponed, and the substitute
was a trio for two violins and a double bass,
finely executed. BARTLEMAN also, whose reco-
very is not complete, was obliged to omit " Angel
of Life." There was no ittiisk, however, of ill
health in what be was able to sing. The Earls of
DERBY and DARNLEY, with whet Noble Visitors,
the Archbishop of YORE., and a lathe audience, I
were present, and abundant in applause.