The Sun.
London, England, 1818-05-28 00:00:00

THE THEATRE.

COVF,NT GARDEN.—A new Selioug Drama, en-
titled The Castle of Paluzzi, or The Extorted Oath,
was performed last night at this Theatre, written,
we understand, by a son of the late Mr. RAY-
MOND, and founded on the shocking- event %%hid/
30 long engrossed the attention of all Europe,
although, in many respects, it difFers widely from
the original.

Julia de Paluzzi and Ferdinand form a reciprocal attach;
ment, and are to be married, when Ferdinand unfortunately
introduces his friend, the Count tie Salviati, to his intended
bride._ The Count becomes enamoured, and forms the base
design of supplanting his dearest friend. Ferdinand is, on the
eve of his marriage, stuninoned to his regiment, and is shortly
after taken by the enemy. By means of forged letters, t'he
Count convinces the. State that Ferdinand has joined the
enemy, and in consequence he is condemned to death; and
Salviati obtains the hand of Julia. In about three years after,
Ferdinand appealsdn.a letter to the State, and claims a trial,
which is granted to him. Soranzo, the villainous agent of the
Count, is informed that Ferdinand is concealed in the old
Gastle of Paluzzi, and alarmed for his safety, works upon the
jealous feelings of the Count, and at length prevails on bias
to murder him. Ferdinand, in the mean time, appears before
Julia, and promises to entrust to her the papers which would
Condenin Salviati, if she will Meet him at Paluzzi. She ac-
cordingly repai*rs thither, accompanied by Zerlina, a peasant
girl, whom she trusts on the occasion. Ferdinand is mur-
dered, and the Countess compelled to take an oath not to
reveal what she hail seen. All this passes in a closet into
which the body was thrown, but the audience are witnesses
of it by means of a large mirror, which shows Julia kneeling
over Ferdinand, her husband compelling her to swear, and
Soranzos with a dagger, standing over her. Julia and Zerlina -
are taken up as aceessarieS to the murder, but her fatal oath
prevents her revealing the secret,, as well as gratitude to her
preserver. The trial now becomes the fac-simile of that on
the Continent, until Zerlina produces a dagger which one
of the assassins had dropped, and the Count, conscience
'stricken; stabs himself.'

The 'scenery is beautiful, and ilie mirror scene
is 'very adroitly manaLr.,(l. 1t- is easy to trace the
analogy heiwten Julia Intl Madame Manson, the
&lint tnd Jausian. Ferdinand and M. FuaWl, and
Toranzci and Bustide. Time respective Actors
exerted theamselyes to the utmost, rirtirillarly
Messrs. MAOREADY, CONNOR, TERRy, ABBOTT,
Mks FOOTB, and Mrs. FAUCIT, and time piece
was announced
.tor repetition with shouts of ap-
probation. . _

SPORTJNG INIELLI6LNCE.

EI'SOM RACES, WEDVLsDAY, MAY 27.

The Annual Sports on the Downs•cothmeneed this day; the
weather was propitious, and the Course in
_mast admirable
condition, The company, as usual on 'the first day, was not
•so fashionable or numerous as on the Derby and'Oaks days,
which-succeed. Every usual attendance; such as gambling
tables, showmen, pickpockets, and every other description Of
attendants at races were numerous, but seemingly bad .'not
commenced theif respective avocations. The day's sport
(which was as follows) was not interrupted by any accident :
The Woodcot Stakes of 30gs. each, h. ft. for two-year old
colts, Sst. 61b., and fillies, Bst. 311,. the last ludf mile.
D. of York's ch. f. by Granicus
•
Mr. Roger's b. r. by Haphazard 2
Mr. Gardiner's ch. c. by Haphazard
Mr. Walsh'S• b. 1. Eleanor
Nlr. Pearce's b. 1. Coral ..
5 tot agst the winner.—A good race: won by ball a length.
A Sweepstakes of Ings. cads, ssith 20gs. added front the Race
Fund, the winner to be sold for 45ogs if demanded, &c.
Mr. Page's h. c. Dr. Bushy, 4 yrs old
D. of Rutland's Rhoda, 5 vrs old
'Turner's b. f. Tell-Tale, 8 yrs old 3
Mr. Walker's Sidrophel
6 tke2 figst the winner.—.l good race; won by three-foorths
of a length.

Sweei)stahes of togs. each, with logs. added front the Race
Fund.
'
D. of Rat lond's h. c. by Selim, 3 yrs old 1
Mr. Butler's h. c. Prince Coborg. 4 yrs old 2
Mr. Copper's b. c. Screw, 8 yrs old
Mr. li.otlt's Conmion Driver, 3 yrs old 4
Kr. Williams's b. c. iq Hupbaz,trd, 3 yrs old ... 5
This was a well contwed race, and won in fine style by a
length.

CRICKET.—The Grand Cricket-Match at Loan's
Ground, between two *select Eleveng, was decided
on Monday in favour of-Mr. OSBALDESTON, who
won by 33 runs.

MIL OSBAL: ESTOI.I. ' LORD sritATHAVEM,
First loos ' RI First liirss
Suomi ditto....

Lt

NCLEDON was in good kesl h, last month, and

singing, with great stkccebs, in Charleston,
Ainerica, and then.talked of returning to Luglanit
in the ALINIIIII