Star.
London, England, 1824-03-25 00:00:00

011 A 1 01110.

DRURY-LANE.The particular attraction of last
niqht's musical entertainment was a Manuscript Sacred
Oratorio, entitled The Prophecy, which was performed
for the first time. The excellency of the music an-
swered the expectation of the Public, and the com-
poser, though he concealed himself under the modest
name of an amateur, proved plainly that he possesses
the merit and science of a very distinguished artist. In
the third part, BRAIIAM'S Bonny Lassie, was Mice
encored. The 1-lorke was crowded.
I VMARKET TIMATRE.--Mr. TI ELIVALL'S Fifth.
Lecture at. this Theatre was numerously and respecta-
bly attended; and we were pleased to find by the au'
dience that he receives support from the circles of fashion,
as well as from those of a more literary character. Ile
bcg:in by panegyrising, in terms of enthusiasm, the
writings Gf our immortal Bard, and then resumed the
subject which he had left unfinished on the preceding
night of Lecture. Richard the Third, as conceived by
SUAKSPEARE, he shewed to be far different from that
pointrayed by some of the actors of the present day,
;,:id :cad a most excellent lesson to actors in general.—
lle was warmly applauded throughout.
OLYMPIC THEATIAE.—Last night Messrs. MAFFEY,
brothers, of the Vela Lazary de Paris, opened their performances at
Thtatre. The hrst part consisted of a Grand Military Mimo
Dra:aa. in which aU the pomp, marches, charges of cavalry, coma
1) as. and conflagrrlons of war were represented with great effect.
A burlesque Pantomime followed, which created much amusement ;
aud the astonishing feats of the French Juggler, I\l r. Fr.t.tx Tuvrow,
CNA the whole. Tar performances obtained much deserved ap-
plause from a very numerous and genteel audience.

AFFAIR OF HONOUR.

DUBLIN, MARCH 22.
" Nine men in buckram suits !!"

Ia a former Number we stated that, in consequence
of a misunderstanding between P. Ledwich, Esq. and
James Mahon, Esq. those Gentlemen had been put under
arrest, to prevent the matter being terminated in the
usual honourable way. The parties having been bound
over in a thousand pounds to keep the peace, we under-
stand that immediately after, Mr. Mahon not being satis-
fied, tent to Mr. Ledwich, requesting him to meet him
in France at as early a day as convenient. This being
acceded to, and the preliminary arrangements entered
into, Mr. I.,dwich le!t-this city on Friday morning last
for London, %%bete it was appointed that the pa: ties
should meet at the Skiing-garden Coffee-hou.e, Cock-
spur-street, previous to embarking for the Continent.
'The sailing of Mr. Ledwich for London was instantly
intimated to Mr. Mahon by Mr. Ledwich's friend.
Tuesday following, Mr. 11. another friend, at present a
fellow Commoner of Trinity College, made some ob-
SerVatiOllS relative to that Gentleman, in consequence
of which we are informed a posse a la militaire (braided
frock coats, screwed spurs, &c.) waited on Mr. If. re•
quiring to know from lrith whether lie had made use of
certain expressions impeaching the courage of the former
Gentleman ?. Mr. 11. replied that not having a very good
memory he would refer him to his informant, and that
it he had used such expressions he had no hesitation in
referring him to his (Mr. H.'s) friend, on which one of
the Gentlemen observed that he would ascertain the
part;cula:s that evening, and call on him the following
ruorr.ing ; but it %sould appear the matter has since re-
mained in stain quo, the gallant sons of Mars not having
thought i)roiet to repeat their visit!!! .
We are imermed the misunderstanding above alluded
to was owing to a Gentleman having stated in Hayes's
Tavern, Dawson-street, that the Catholic Association
were a bigoted set, and injurious to the cause they pre.
slimed to a deocate.—The /risk Times.
E.

COLD.--On the Atli of February, the ther-
mometer, Fahrenbeit's scale, wasforty and a hail de-
Steel below 2 :ro at the telegraph, on Cape Diamond,
ttlebec. This telegraphic station is nearly 400 feet
above :he level of the St. Lawrence.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SALVATOft ROSA.-0-The
Noiv Work v Lich Lady Moactsx has just produced under the above
title, seems to excite extraordinary interest.—Salvator Rosa Is a
g-e4t nr.rne in the history of uncllect. It lithe name of a man, woo,
in the dffereat pursuits of Poetry, Painting, the Stage, &c. rose to
t:le loftlyst eminence ; and the splendour of his living fame has
f : re.= ej through the mists of subsequent ages, down to our times,
Kith a -radiance, though somewhat abated, yet stilt brilliant anil.itz-
lcuie• Salvator was also a niusiclab of no mean accomplishments,
a.great conversationalist, a natural and amusing
Prose Writer, a Scholar, and a Poet, who, in originality, vigotous
txprtssion, sharp and fearless satite, deep feeling, philosophic spirit,
at:art:Ll genius, deserves to be regarded as among the most eminent
his times.