Star.
London, England, 1809-10-10 00:00:00

Mt, corvvr

The scene of riot which has so long disrgced the
frequenters of this Theatre, was renewed last night,
and the performance, as usual, was lost in sound and
fury. At the opening of the doors a pugilistic corps
took possession of the Pit, in support of the Managers.
It was print pally composed of the children of Israel,
with Dutch Sam at their head, and a body of consta•
bles, armed with staves of authority. The Gallery
folks appeared rather pacific at first, and some expec-
tation was entertained that the Play would proceed
without interruption ; but this was a delusive hope,
for, on the whole, we think the disturbance was as
great as on any former evening. When the Band
entered the orchestra, " God save the King" was
performed amidst a general shout of approbation.—
The curtain then drew up, and the actors were saint,
ed by hisses, uproar, and the most discordant sounds.
Those who were favourable to the Proprietors formed
a large body in the. lower part of the Pit ; and when
the boisterous pupils of /Eolus began to blow their
horns, many of the fighting men rushed forward,
and lore away the instruments of clamour in triumph,
but not without giving and receiving many hard
blows. It was evident that every precaution had been
adopted by the police officers to restore order in the
Theatre ; the aid of their auxiliaries seemed rather to
increase than diminish the confusion. Townsend,
whose appearance excites terror on the guilty, parad-
ed the boxes like a skilful commander, pointing out
to his men the misconduct of the enemy. If a rattle
vibrated in any part of the house, one of the police
was dispatched immediately to the spot, and with
great difficulty the officers succeeded in taking two
from the galleries.
• While the first act of the play was confined to dumb
show, or pantomime, a paper was posted in the front
boxes, with
I'ersevere, and you arc sure to conquer.

This instantly became the object of attack. It was
seized by a gentleman in the same box, and torn to
atoms.—A second was then exhibited, with
John Bnil's Opposition
• To John Kenthte's Imposition.

A person stood ready to defend this from further
violence,; but it was also torn down and destroyed.—
SoMe blows were received and returned by the person
who had stood forward as the defender of tni s placard.
He was, however, soon taken out, and conveyed to
Bow-street. By this row, and the endeavour to get
into the boxes, three doors were torn off the hinges.
The activity of the orricers had gained greatly on the
uproar, and a sort of ;'*use ensued; but the admission
of the half pra•.e peolle renewed the yell with all its
(tssonance. The pit was soon filled, a in less than
five minutes alter a
steneral fight ensad between the
men visitants and the Constables. The scene was
shocking to all orderly people; more than 100 clen:hed
fists Were seen in constant action. Some fell down
and were trampled under foot ; others fought despe-
rately ; but those who supported the Managers were
ultimately overpowered, and I;)rced out of the pit.—
The instruments of annoyance then increased, and not
less than nine hullo, six rattles, and a large bird-clap-
per were going at one time, exclusive of bells, bugles,
whistles, and sticks. A tremendous uproar conti-
nued during the remainder of the performance, and
the curtain dropped without one sentence of the Play
or Ft rce having becn heard. Many were severely
bruised ; but we did not hear that any fatal acc:dent
occurred. Dutch Sam was given in charge for as-
saulting a Lentleman, and taken to Bow-s r.Tt. Se-
veral others h4d disturbed the peace were also
conveyed before the Magistrate. The audience, or
rather assembly, remained some time in the house
after the stage lights sunk, calling for Mr. KENIBLE,
who did not come forward. Having sung " God
save the King," and " Hearts of Oak," they dis-
persed, and by half-past ten o'clock the Theatre was
cleared..

Among the placards were the following
In an Eizlish Theatre all sllould see • and be seen, no Private

Boxes.

Notice.—To be Let nightly, Private Boxes, for the benefit of
Mr. Krinbir and Mr. Harris, jun.

The alo.vc was added to a drawing of a large key,
with an allusion too gross to describe.

The drama's laws the drama's patrons give,
And those who live to please should please to live.
Let not monopoly flourish.
The voice of the Public should be obeyed ;
The Public w ill never be satisfied with pat tial reports.
Let us know how you dispose ofd 3 )7,000.
If your Claim bt.• just, the People are ton just to resist it.
Concealment 'just& s suspicion.

All the placards, and all the exzlamations of the
people, serve to confirm Our opinion, that the Mana-
gers ought to publish the items of their alleged ex-
penditure.

The Bow-street Magistrates were vigilant and vigo-
rous in the petformance of their duty, during the
evening, as will be seen under the article Police.

Mr. O'CALLArsimx, who was matched last June to
go ten miles within an hour, started to perform it on
Saturday morning last._ The ground fixed upon was
the mile neat the village4A Kilburn, on the Edgware
road ; hczting 5 to 4 against him. Mr. O'C. however
ran the distance in 58 minutes and 47 seconds.

SiNOLE STICIt.---..PartiCillarS of the match of Single
Stick played at Alresferd, on Monday, the 2d inst.—
The players were nearly matched, four of Hants play-
ed against five of Wilts. The first prize was gained
by Ellis, of Wilts, and the second by Michael Watts,
a Hampshire man ; whose encounter with Carter, an-
other Wiltshire man, was as severe play as has been
witnessed on any former occasion.—Michael Watts,
having broken both their heads, became at last the
only tyer with Ellis, whose superior play gained him
the first prize. At the commencement of the play,
Colemore, of Wilts, broke Newland's head, of Hants,
after a severe set-to ; Harris then became the second
opponent to Colemore, when a most severe contest
ensued, and, after a considerable time, Harris beat
Colemore so severely as to oblige him to quit the stage.
Here Harris gained a head, and was again opposed to
Flower, of Wilts, when, after a severe bout of one hour
and a half, Flower broke Harris's head ,;* and, after a
short time, broke the head of Hawksbry, a Hampshire
man. Here began the ties ; but, from some circum-
' stance Flower and Michael Watts did not contend,
but Ellis and Michael had to decide the laurel. A
' very numerous company assembled, and departed
highly satisfied with the day's sport.