Star.
London, England, 1824-11-11 00:00:00

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

Warn's Opera of Der Frieschitz, so long in prepa-
ration, was last night performed for the first time at
this house. Though Drury has on this occasion taken
the field rather late, yet we have no doubt that this
piece will have a very profitable run. Independently
of the excellence displayed in the scenic and mechanical
department, the circumstance of the whole of Warsaa's
music, as originally performed at Berlin, being now
executed by the different characters, must prove a source
of very considerable attraction. The present version
of the opera is, we understand, the work of Mr.Soarra.
He has adhered to the main features of the German
story, adding, however, one or two effective scenes.
These arise chiefly from the suspicions entertained by
the Iliad Ranger of Caspar's .communication with the
" foul fiend," and his attempts to wean the bewildered
wretch from so dangerous a practice—attempts which
are constantly marred by the intervention of the demon.
In other respects, the incidents of the opera differ very
little from those exhibited in the Freischiiix of the Ly-
ceum and of Covent-garden. The dialogue is for the
most part new, and the songs, instead of being trans-
lated, have been re-written. Mr. T. COOKS, who has
not appeared for some years as a member of the operatic
department, undertook the character of Adolph. His
scientific knowledge enabled him to execute the difficult
music of the part with truth and feeling. His voice
appeared to be deeper and mellower than when we last
heard him sing. The tempter, Casper, was represented
by Mr. HORN very creditably. Mr. BRDPORD repre-
sented the Head Ranger : he had little to do, but that
little was done with propriety. Mr. KNIGHT, as Kil-
lian, was. a very merry alrd vivacious little gentleman.
Miss GRADDON appeared as Linda (the Bertha of the
original), and made a most favourable impression on
the audience: she seems to have acquired additional
confidence in her own powers, and manifested a greater
degree of ease and self-possession than she has hitherto
displayed. She executed the scene, beginning " How
gentle was my slumber," in a most feeling manner,
and was loudly applauded. The scenery is truly beau-
tiful. The opening landscape, by Stanfield, is a charm-
ing picture. The view of the Wolrs-gleu, also by Stan-
field, is exceedingly clever. The whole of the incanta•
lion scene is excellently managed. As each bullet is
.cast, " fresh horrors still abound." When the sixth is
perfected, an immense fiery serpent twists his tortuous
form across the stage, followed by a flame-clad warrior;
and, when the seventh is fabricated, the entire scene as-
sumes the hue of fire, and, in the midst of these hor-
rors, the " grisly Terror" and his partner, Sin, " grin
horribly a ghastly smile" on the unhallowed work.
This certainly is one of the most effective scenes of the
' terrible that we ever witnessed. The piece was received
with undivided applause.

The alarm first occasioned by the bankruptcy of
MARSH, STRACRY, and Co. has not been confined to the
metropolis. In several parts of the kingdom, the sort
of uneasy feeling which such an event, under all its Cir-
cumstances, was likely to produce, has occasioned an
unusual run upon the local banks, which might have
been productive of much serious public inconvenience,
had not their credit fortunately rested on most secure
foundations. Happily this has proved to be the case:
and we have not heard that in any one instance has any
more serious consequences resulted than a momentary
pressure, and some small degree of inconvenience, which
was easily removed.
An Inquisition was held at the Turf Tap, Grosve-
nor-place, before T. Maas, Esq. on the body of WIL-
LIAM BARTLETT. It appeared that the deceased, on
Monday morning, was tiding along png's road, Chel-
sea, near the Chapel, on horseback; lk kept repeatedly
striking the horse on the bead, which Made the animal
throw its head about, and it fell over some rubbish on
the road side ; deceased was thrown, and lay for some
time insensible, bleeding profusely from a cut in his
face; he afterwards recovered his speech, and declined
being taken to the Hospital. He was led to Collins's
livery, stables, where he washed the blood off him; in
about a quarter of an hour afterwards he became sick
and senseless, and in that condition was conveyed to St.
George's Hospital, where he died within ten minutes
after his admission. Mr. WRENTMORE, the house sur-
geon, said, when deceased was brought in he was in a
dying state; he died in consequence of a pressure on
the brain; there was a wound on his face, but no other
material marks of violence. Verdict—Accidental Death.
Deodand Is. on the horse.

A genteel looking man, who professes to be an
Officer In the Army, is at present in custody at Edinburgh, charged
with obtaining money from Lind Roamer Kasa and others, upon
false pretences. A short time ago, be was apprehended Vpon a
similar charge, when be pledged himself to leave the town ; and is
the ease could not be satisfactorily made out, be was set at liberty
upon that condition, which, however, be did not those to observe.
The night of Friday Ins:, about eleven o'clock, a wa-
ter mill near Chester-le-Street, belonging to Messrs. Croudace and
Featherston, was discovered to be on fire. The devouring element
destroyedhad everything but the two wheels before its ravages
could be checked. A quantity of wheat was so much burnt as
to be rendered unfit fur any better use than to feed pigs. It is not
known bow the fire originated.
Three fragments of Aulus Genius and Cicero have
been found in a CiFerman Abbey.

ATIPAL iNiniidENtk •
•
Yesterday, a °leek of Dieeetors was held at tit Nit lodta
House, when the following ships were thus timed. via.
Prjpeess Charlotte of Wales, Captain Citairmeisis Bintrat ;
fen Hastings, Captain Gamuts MASON ; and hilnerva,• Cdptsin
Gonads Penal* for Madras and Bengal, to be sipat on the 17th
of Felotiary, 1825; sail to Gravesend on the 4th of March
there thirty dayi; and be in the Downs en the 9th of,April.' The
Thontas Grenville; Captain WILLIAM MANNINO • and Marquis of
Captain BLASICHAND, for Bengal dine; to be afloat oh
the 18th of Aprils sail to Gravesend on the ed of May ; stay there
thirty days; and be in the Downs on the Tris of June. The shipi '
Charles Grant, Captain —; Bombay, Captain —; Lowther
Castle, Captain THOMAS BACH/I; and Warren Hastings, Captain'
R/CHAND Hawes for China direct, to be afloat an the 4th of '
March, 1825; mil to Gravesend on the 19th ditto; stay there
thirty days ; and be in the Downs on the 24th of April. •
The undermentioned Captains were sworn into the command of
their respective ships, viz. Captain Joint NTS,. WILSON to the
Hythe ; Captain RICNAND ALSAII2II to the Waterloo, for Bengal
and China; and Captain Joint Parsasatt to the Repulse, for fit.
Helena, Bencoolen, and China.
The OWNN GLIXDOWIR, of 42 guns, Captain CHRISTIAN. was put
out of Chatham dock, the 6th inst. and is fitting for foreign service.
The BASlLisc cutter, Lieutenant Meilen Commander, sailed from
Chatham for Portsmouth, oa the 6th inst. with supernumeraries,.
and to go from thence on a cruise.
The Goldfinch packet, Lieutenant Wstere Commander, sailed
from Chatham on the 7th inst. for Falmouth, to be employed on
that station.

The Admiral Berkeley, hired transport, Lieutenant SA [INDIA!
Agent; alto, the Loyal Briton, hired transport, Lieutenant Lar
Agent; and Surrey, 'hired transport, Lieutenant Tuourson Agent,
sailed front Chatham on the Sth instant, with troops, fur the Coast
of Africa.-

The Mdrreaus, 74, was put into Chatham dock ontbe Bth inst.
to have her defects examined into and made good.
Arrived at Gillingham, on Tuesday, the Dr:rarefy, 18-gun sloop,
from the Mediterranean, and proceeded yesterday to Chatham, to
be paid off.
The Joh*, &az, front London to Jamaica, was driven on shore
on Tuesday flight, about direr miles east of Little Hampton, but ex-
pected to be got ff after being lightened.
Faa.srowen, Nov. 9.—Wind W.—Arrived the Rinaldo packet,
from Rio Janeiro—sailed 19th September. Off the port, the Lucy
Ann, DILIM/110110. from Virginia in twenty-four days. Sailed yes-
terday, the New PkalliX, LEATHWAIT6, for Trinidad.
Pxrnotrrn Nov. 9.—Wind W.—Passed by, the Leipsk,
from the Cow of Africa. •

Poarsasouvu, Nov. W.N.W. a fresh gale.—Arrived
his Majesty's slap Gaunt, Captain LYON, from Repulse Bay, with
loss of three authors and cables, and other damage amongst the lee,
she having experienced dreadful weather—and being within six
hours' sail of her winter qwarten, was obliged to bear up. Arrived
the Copia, Han.zr, from Zante ; Alfred, MUDS, from Guernsey.
DIAL, Nov. 10.—Wind W.S.W. Arrived and remains, the
Sreedwell, Poor, from Nassau ; also and sailed for the River, the
Elizabeth and Ann, Wascwr, from Quebec. Arrived from London
and remains, the Princess Mary, Suns, for New South Wales.
Pot back; the following outward bound, viz.—Lady East and Co-
ventry, for New South Wales; and Percival, Livinoszosz ; Richard
Reynolds, Rosawrs •° George the Third, Poerazwszt. • Bredalbane,
BUNOOTNE Lime,, FILMS • Rawlins, RIGNIADZI4 ; Elisa, IIau;
Sahicia, Hzasur, and the Rom, BATNOATILI
Ltvzoroor., Nov. 9.—Arrived the Laurel, Gut, from Buenos
Ayres; Adventure, SKIT'S, from Rio; Anna, Calmer, from
Sean; Montezuma, —. from Philadelphia ; Sarah and Caroline,
—,,from Savannah; Dee, JAMESON. from Demerara; Fanny,
Tuosnox from Cape Breton ; Kinistone, DUMMY ; and George,
Conscn;from Mirantichi ; William Pitt, STONEHOUSE, from Quo-
bec ; Bell, Bow, from Newfoundland; and Brown, Pons, from
Bay Chaleur.