Star.
London, England, 1815-02-11 00:00:00

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Dave.? LANE. —The Oratorio performed at this
Theatre last night, consi3ted of a Selection of Musk,"
chiefly taken from the works of HANDEL, HATDOW,
Mozater, and other eminent Composers. Madame
SESSI sang several Italian recitatives and airs with
considerable effect. However, the chief attraction
of the evening consisted in a grand Sinfonia, com-
posed by Berritavest, to commemorate the battle of
Vittoria, mad which was last.night performed for the
first time in this cluntry. It commences with the
national air of—" Role Britannia," played ex-
tremely pi.lllo, and increasing in loudness as the Eng-
lish army is supposed to advance to the field.—
Next is heard " Malbrook," supposed to be played
by the French, and performed in the same manner
as the former air. After a challenge from the
enemy's trumpeter, which is answered by one on the
English side, the battle commences and rages with
the utmo3t lery. The progress of the action is de-
scribed by represeanations of discharges of cannon
Ind musketry, and of the sounds of various other
warlike instruments—the shriek of despair and the
shout of victory, are expressed most forcibly. Dur-
ing this movement the CoMposer has ingeniously
contrived to convey an idea of the failure of the
French, by the introduction cf disjointed parts of
" Malbrook ;"--and, on the rout of the enemy,
the same air played, in the minor key, forcibly ex-
presses a feeling of regret and melancholy. The ac-
tion terminates with ti iumpliant sounds, expressive of
the shouts of the victorious patty, and the whole coo-
eludes with 66 Goo save the King," executed by the
vocal performers, accompanied by a full chorus, and
the whole of the band. The effect produced by this
impressive piece was such, that although the perfor-
mance of it occupied about half an hour, it was una-
nimously encored by the audience. Indeed, the most
rapturous applause burn forth several times during
the progress of the piece, and testimonial's of appio-
bation frequently added to the confusion and tumult
of the batik. 66 GOD save the King," which on this
occasion was arranged in a style peculiarly grand,
was admirably sung by Madame S MI, Mrs. Dictios:s,
Mr. PINE, Mr. BELLAMY, and the other vocal per-
formers. The House was completely crowded.
It should be observed, that the conduct of Madame
SV.SI during the performance, in entering and imme-
diately retiting after she had sang her songs, while
Mrs. DICKONS and the other performers more deco-
rously remained, was the subject of general animad-
version throughout the House.
COVENT GAIIDEN.—At this House the Oratorios
commenced with the first act of the sublime work of
ClTaticu, the principal parts of which were sus-
tained by Mr. BuAHAM, Mr. BARTLEnit'4, Miss
SreenLes, Mrs. CIIILDE (a new performer), and Miss
GUMMI rt. Mr. BANTLESIAN had the opening re-
citativo, and air—" In the beginning GOD created
the Heavens and die Earth," and winch lie executed
with that purity of taste for which he is so much d s-
tinguished. Miss STEPHENS, in the exquisitely beau-
tiful air—" With verdure clad the fields appear,"
sung with the most appropriate sweetness ; and Mr.
BDAII4M, in the grand and varied air—" In splen-
dour bright is rising now the sun," displ iyed a potter
and richness of intenation that gave the most sublime
effect to the Author's conception. The tone was so
round—so full—so truly harmonious, and he descen-
d d with such delightful taste to descrilm " the softer
bums and milder light of the silver moon," that
every ear was enraptured. Indeed, we never felt the
effect of an air more powerful oti the heart, from the
impressive chastity and pathos with which this con-
summate artist executed the composition. The two
next parts were a Miscellany. A new Duetto, by
Mr. BRAIIIMI and Mrs. SALMON ; a Recitative, by
Mr. BARTLEMAN ; Pious Orgies, by Miss SnaltEiss,
&c. wcre all loudly applauded.

KEItELLPS benefit (the last night of his performance
in Dublin) took place yesterday se'nnight, when he
performed Rolla, and the following morning cm-
-barked fir England.
Tie Royal Hunt, on Monday morning, was atten-
ded by a very numerous assemblage of sportsmen of
all descripticrs, as well as great numbers on foot, to
see a deer of much celebrity start off for the day's
diversion, which took place at ten o'clock. He went
off with great swiftness across the inclosures towards
Bulstroda Park, and proceeded with great swiftness
across the country towards Rickmansworth, where he
.was taken, after an excellent ehace of three hours.—
In the course of the chace, several of the sportsmen
were thrown from their horses, in consequence of the
ground being extremely wet.
In the e irly part of the cliace, Mr. Stymie the
principal Royal huntsman, met with an accident, in
leaping over a hedge : he hurt his thigh so much that
he was unable to follow the hounds, and lie was obli-
ged to return to Windsor without loss of time, and a
surgeon called in to Iris assistance.
Croxford, one oldie victorious sailors who gallantly
beat his man on the last day's play at boxing, at
Coombe \V arren, is matched to fight Manly, a ba-
ker, oa Monday.
It must be gratifying to the country to hear, that
a Medical Board, under the inspection of Messrs.
Coovea and Co. Surgeonsof great and long experience,
is held at Charlotte-house, Great Charlotte-street, op.
posite ROWLAND HILL'S Chapel, Blackftiar's-road,
London; where the public are relieved from the most
dangerous diseases. The institution claims the at-
tention of those who may have attempted the cure of
themselves, or who have been so blind and unfortu.
mite as to consult men ignorant of so important a
branch of the profession, whose improper treatment
have brought many to an untimely end, and thou.
*ands are nearly mercuriajized oat of their existence ;
eruptions on the head, face, and body, sore eyes,
throat, mouth, and nose, vertigo, noise in the ears,
si.miness, dimness of sight, often ending in blindness;
pains in the head and limbs, frequently mistaken for
rheumatism ; extreme weakness in the knees, swelled
ankles, with a general debility, C:c. are only a few of
. the dreadful syruptcms which frequently appear years
after, and too often embitter the matrimonial state.
-Mears. COOPER and Co. are consulted daily by all
"tanks of people, from eight till ten, or by letter, in-
loosing a fee (for tio others are answered), sating
4:.:se, when medicine and the best advice is sent
*lto all parts of the kiegdom. They also cure the
'lies and fistula, without burnini or cutting, and
give advice gratis, on Tuesday. Itursday, and Sun-
, day mornings, till ten o'clock.