Star.
London, England, 1830-10-19 00:00:00

LITHOGRA; • li I' .

IL is u4id, u gran truth, by .51r. SAUSAGE, that the hest disco-
verer of an a'.isteact physical fact seldom receives any rewind for his
discovery. however important may be its results ; nor even often does
he who is ingenious enough first to apply the new fact to a useful prac-
tical purpose, receive from society his due share of reward.
—On the contrary, the philosopher, who in his laboratory or
study, points 0.11 an abstract principle. has died often without
his merit being known ; and not only so, but in general the
first man who ! the penetration or good fortune to perceive its prac-
tical importance, and to make the attempt to bring its utility into no-
tice, has very otter done so, to the ruin of his own fortune. We could
easily illustrate this remark, but cannot spare apace at present. It has
been suggested to us, by reflecting upon the history of lithography.
This art, it is well known, was invented a few years ago, by a
German of the name of Senefefder, who merely applied in practice
a chemical fact, which had been always universally known to ail man.
kind, namely—that oil and water will not unite. We are ignorant
whether Senejelder reaped, or is reaping, the fruits of his application ;
but we perceive every day the importance of his discovery. Only a few
weeks ago, we were favour...l with a sight of a folio volume, beau-
tifully lithographed by the natives of Bombay, in the Persian
character, under the instructions of an amiable and enlightened
Officer in the E.sst India Company's Service.—Thus, the art
of lithography, in acme degree, supplies the use of typography:
The constant application of this art in its more humble font, to extend
the uses of calligraphy, is daily, hourly, before the eyes of the
public ; while no person of taste for the arts can be a stranger to
the many beautiful specimens of this useful art, which have
lately been produced by the artists of both France and England.
All that which has yet been accomplished in this new art—and we have
seen much to admire—is how tar surpassed by an artist in this metro-
polis, who has proved that lithography can produce an effect unequalled
by any branch of engraving. A print has been published by 51r. It.
3IAkTINT, of 124, High Holborn, with a copy of which we have been
favoured; and as we think it a curiosity in the arts, we should not feel
ourselves justified, were we not to direct public attention to it. In a space
of 10 inches by 8, the artist has, with much ingenuity. introduced spe-
cimens of almost all the kinds of delineation to which Lithography can
be applied. The print contains a portrait, a whole length miniature,
delineations of subjects in Botany, Anatomy, Conchology, Geography,
Armoury, Statuary, Calligraphy, Ileiroglyphics, Machinery, Land-
scapes, Drapery, and innumerable objects which cannot be classed. The
execution of the whole is exquisitely minute and distinct. There is a soft-
ness united with a minute clearness of line, which displays the beauties
of steel engraving, without its well-known faults; and reminds u.
frequently of some curious specimens we once saw of pen-and-ink draw.
ing. On the whole, we do not think it possible for any species of the
delineative arts to unite so many peculiar qualities. When we first saw
this specimen, we could not believe it to be lithographic; and we took it
to a friend—an artist of great taste and ability—who was equally eaten.
ishedwith ourselves at the production.ll ad it not been from this gentleman's
opinion confirming our own, we might not, perhaps, have ventured to
express ourselves so strongly; but our friend, who is an adept in
the art of lithography himself, has assured us, we cannot express too
strongly the original merit of the artist who has produced it. With such
impressions, we notice with surprise, In the Court Journal, that the
very print which has thus called forth our encomiums, is mentioned in,
a very ambiguous style of criticism. It is said "to display lithe skirl
in the artist ; and yet evince, in a striking manner, the capabilities of
the art." Now, this—t: say the least of it—is, to us, very unintel-
ligible.

THIL4TItES.

DRURY-LANE.

Last-night I irginius was played at this As hag been said
of Mrs. SIDDONS's Lady Macbeth, to write on MACREADY'S
Ls to write an eulogy. It is a piece of perfection; fraught with all the
stern and honourable dignity of the old Roman, humanized by the deep
and tender feeling of the 'went. MACREADY was received with en.
thusiasm—and he merited this reception. Ills first scene with Virginia
was truly beautiful-..every tone, every word breathed the anxiety of the
father. But, indeed, it would be useless to particularise any part, where
all was excellent ; wbother considered with reference to the energy and
strong feeling of the character, or to its more affecting and subdued
points. How truly exquisite was his remark to Virginia, when stop.
ping in the full torrent of his passion, he exclaims, " I never saw you
look so like your mother." It was full of a deep pathos that spoke the
heart of the parent, melting et the sweetest and fondest recollections.
His scene before Appius, when he speaks to Sereia to identify Virgi-
nia, abounded in natural touches that absolutely thrilled us. On the
falling uf the curtain, the senseless clamour, usual on such occasions,
was repeated, and MACREADY was e,alled on to give out a repetition of
the Tragedy, which ha announced for Monday next. WALLacc's
kiiitts was highly effective and energetic, and COOPER'S Macias Den-
is:ha was replete with a sharp and caustic humour, fully characteristic
of the part. Miss PHILLIPS Is the very being for Virginia—her
maidenly innocence shines out at her eyes. We must not omit to give
all praise to Mrs. BAILEY'S &Trio. It is rarely we see so trifling a
part played so efficiently. The house was fully attended.
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COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE..
After the tragedy of Isabella, in which character Miss KENBLE re.
cclved the accustomed weed of applause, u melo-drama, in three acts,
called 7he Blue Anchor, or a Tar for all Weathers, was performed
for the first time. The concise sketch of the plot was this :—Shark,
the owner of a smuggling lugger having robbed Harry Blar(CoogE)
of his estate, endeavours to inflict an additional injury, by car.
rying off his sweetheart Sally, daughter of Ton Bowline,
an old seaman retired from service, and carrying on the trade of a fisher.
man. Harry Moffitt a petty officer on board the Shark, revenue cut.
ter, and being on the look out for smugglers. several hostile situations
occur. Jerry;Crape (Keely) a cockney aloreller, in love with Besse,
Bowline, the other daughter of the old tar, and, by his peculiar tact in
deceiving the smuggler, is the means of defeating all the designs of
Shark and his crew.

The scenery was beautiful. The last scene but one, displaying cliffs
upon the coast, with a light-house at day.break, excited genial admira-
tion. The destruction of the smuggler's vessel, in the last scene, was
loudly applauded. KEELEY was comic throughout the piece, and all
the performers did justice to their parts.
T. P. CoogE proved himself the " Tar of all Weathers," and cane
in flor a large share of applause. When asked by the smugglers
whether ne expects promotion in the Navy ? he observes—" Why, yes.
Formerly promotion at the Admiralty was given in a lubberly
way, but now,we have a King who attends to business himself,"—
In a glee, he says, " the King is the King of good fellows, and the
Queen, the Queen of good fellows." All these loyal allusions were
loudly applauded. The piece was given out for repetition amidst loud
expressions of opprobatiou.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

The Bridgewater, Ilanderson, from China to London, has been
condemned at Bengal.

The Lord Amherst, bound to Madras and London ; and Moira,
fkom London, have been on shore—the former at the Sand Heads, and
the latter at Hongly ; but got off without damage.
The Swallow, Arlis, Iron, Malaga, sank off Cox's Quay this morning.
The Ockesahoff, Lendgren, from Lisbon to St. Petersburgh, is
wrecked near Stromstadt. Part of her cargo saved.
The Queen Adelaide, Ikil, of Sunderland, upset on Saturday after.
noon, off King's Stairs, Rotheihithe, after discharging her cargo of
coals. Crew saved.

The following outward arrivals are posted at Lloyds :—lbe Birkly,
Johnson; Gen. Wolfe, Harper; William, M.Dougal ; Lady Douglas,
Williamson; Tinley, Hall; and Governor Douglas,. all from
Liverpool, at Quebec; Orient, Choate, from Greenock ; Dublin
Packet, Newcomb ; Margaret Scott, Renard ; Helen, Cobb ; Hogarth,
Allen ; Hogarth, Banton ; Colossus, Wylie ; John Jay, Holdridge ;
Eliza Grant, 111•Manus; Cyrus Butler, illauran; Cassandra, Smith;
Selina, Longfield ; and the Wanderer, .loran, aU from Liverpool, at
New York.
PLAXOUTN, Orr. 17.—Arrived the Earl of Egremont, Johnson,
from Nantes. Off the port, the Prince of Orange, Dancer, from Lilo
Janeiro.

Dunnza. OCT. 17. Arrived the Margaret, Scott, from Dantzie.
Hutt,, Ocs. 17.—Arrtved the Fenwick, Warner, and Leeds, Niarsh,
from Archangel.
Pnowics, OCT. 17.—Arrived the Duke of Roxburgh, Brown, from
Madras.

Immaroot, 017. 17.—Arrived the Manchester, Sketchly. from
New York ; and Trusty, Walker, rpm Messina.
Coss, Orr. 16.—Arrived the Joseph Williamson, Anderson, from
GaMpoly ; and Ambede, Pepe. from St. Übe's.
ans. OCT. 17. Arrived the James Daly, Boyd. from Malaga
Fatima/Ts, Ovr. 17.—Arrived the Reckevig, Middkburg, from
Trieste.

Mulatto, Ocv.l7.—Arrived the Ann, Howe, from Xabia.
Hst.stmoroas, OCT. I.—The —, Kraft, of and from
has drifted on shore near Abo, full of water.
STrwsworitrak.r• Germartica, from Archangel to Bre-
men, has put into Tannanger very leaky, and intends to proceed here
to discharge and repair.
Sat/summate, SEPT. I.—The cargo of the new prospect, Millis, 11W11
Jamaica to London, which vessel has been brought in here, has nearly
discharged about 200 hogsheads of sugar, much damaged.

NAVY HALF•PAY.—The payment of half-pay to sea
of eery, from the lit of July to the 31st of September, began yesterday,
at the Navy Pay Office. Admirals and Captains were in course of pay.
meat yesterday, to-day, and to-morrow ;to Lieutenants ar.d Chaplains,
the 21st, 22d, 28th, and 26th of this month; and to Mastcts, Surgeons.
and Parsers, on the 27th and 28th inst.