Star.
London, England, 1815-03-30 00:00:00

A SIGH.

A Sigh is a wish rot yet forned to a word,
Which unbidden, escapes from the breast;
htnme not to nor think it absurd,
But coosiarr the heart ate!

DRiliT-LielA'E THEATRE.

A new Opera, called The tlalnoten Guest, was pro.
dueled last night at this Theatre: Mr. ARNOLD 41
reporeni to have written the piece, and the music is
by BItAIIAM and KELLY, besides some tasteful selec-
tions from ancient and living Masters. The following
are the chief incident!. of the fable :
A deadly hatred subsists between the Hungarian Baron Ga-
bolto, BeLLAsiv, and the Polish Chief homanoff ; the latter
(one of those Predatory proprietors of feudal tevitory, who owns
no' law but that of successful warfare), has educated a noble youth
named Rudolph, BRAPAU, whose native rectitude of heart
impels hint privately to quit the service of the savage Chief tor
more honourable pursuits. On his wsy he has this good fortune
to rescue Celestine, MIS. DICICONS, (the Bantu Gaboltu's
daughter), fronts band of ruffians, employed by Romanoffip and
is in consequence introduced to Gabolto by the nano of Ferdi-
nand, which he assumes, well knowing the ferocious character
he had gained while attached to Romanoff, and particularly his
supposed enmity to Gabolto. would deprive him of access to Ce-
lestine, of whom he has become deeply enamoured At this time
also Gabolto's son, Frederick (Pv N L), is supposed to have been
murdered by the hostile Baron, in which crime. Rodol is accused
of participating, and he is compelled, while an Unknown Guest,
to bear this erroneous and crutl accusation withdut means of re-
pelling it, as discovery would not mils lose Celestine, but cost
his life, on which a price is set by Gabolto 's party. 'Otis reward,
however, leads to his being taken in his ml character of Rudolf.
and Celestine, unknowingly, is by accident made a principal In
betraying her lover, who, unable to prove his luitoeence, is con-
demned to death, and even given up by Celestials, whose life he
had preserved. bier sentiments, however, soon change, and
from a yersuasion that he is not guilty, she and Clarice (Miss
K ELL v), her confidant, succeed, by a ruse, in rescuing him trom
his gaoler, which is scarcely accomplished when the supposed
murdered Frederick discloses himself, having escaped from Re-
manoff, by mingling with a horde of sigdums. or Bohemian
gypsies. He announces the approach of Romanoff, who attacks
Gaboltes castle: Frederick and Rodolf join with Count D'Hol-
berg, (Mr. I'iotti-les), a candidate for Celestinis hand, to repel
the invaders—and altiasugh the ruffian succeeds in undermining
and blowing up a part et the fortress, he is eventually repelled
and slain; the true character of Roduif is vindicated, and his
union with Celestine in consequence takes place.
The auxiliary interests arise from the love of Frederick fur
Amelia (Miss Poole), and the use be makes of his gypsey dis-
guise to prove her truth; his attendant Karabag (Olatiter),
by similar means, tries his wife's (Mrs. BLAND) constancy, which
is assailed by Bhaiderenberg (Mr. MUNDLN), a petty Officer of
Justice, so proud of his appoiutntent that hat supposed dignity is
the coils:ant theme of his discourse; his eccentricities and the
comic courtship of Walter (Kt:mut) and Clarice, the favourite
attendants ot Rodolf and Celestine, :entire the rrhicipal inci-
dents of oho plot.
Be:mules rue interest of plot, which this Opera pos-
sesses to a considerabie degree, it also displays that)
which results from an assernbiage of histrionic abili-
ties which is found is few pieces. For it does not
ta ten happen that so many eminent Performers should
be called at once latu action as in The Unknown
Guest; neithei is it possible they .should exert diem-
selves wore successfully span they did last night.
BRASIASI and PHILLIPS not only vied in taste and
tnelooy but in excellence of acting, and obtained as
much applause for the justness and energy of their
dialogue, as for the brilliancy of their execution and
tile purity :if their towels. The scene in which Ro-
dolph, unable to support any longer the abuse un
consciously vented forth against him by the Count
• of fluiterg, who takes him for Ferdinand, abounded
'with histrionic beauties.
Tile Music of this Overa does honour to the taste;
and %kill of its composers. The overture is good, and
the different melodies highly pleasing. Mr. rim...,
• LIPS'S grand war song, in the first act, composed
• by KELLY, was remarkably fine. It was executed 'I
with great feeling and power, and was rapturously
encored. The duet in the second act between Bitartaia
and PHILLIPS (BRAHMA'S music) was sung by both
• in the Most exquisite style, and also unanimously
encored. Master BaitNET obtained the same honour
in a ballet by KELLY, in which he displayed both
sweetness and strength of voice, and which in itself
was entitled to much commendation. We pass over
several pleasing songs to come to Oat in which Ro.
dolph, unjustly seethed, disdains to defend .himself,
and in which Mr. Bitanam,put Wirth ail the powers
of his voice, his taste, and execution, in a style which
leas never been transcended. Tins was also encored,
as well as several of Mrs. DicKoN's songs, and a 8ra..1
vura, in which she attained transcendent excellence.l
All the other performers desired and obtained great
applause As a y production and well written
di ama, it has very high claims to public approbs.l
tion ; besides which, the quaiity of its music would
alone suffice to make it attractive, and when its',
length shall have been reduced, it cannot fail to be-
come a lasting favourite with the public. The sce-
na y is at once elegant, picturesque, and grand ; and
the coeilict and blowing up of the castle at the con-
c:usiun of the piece is the most effective exhibition of
the kind we have ever witnessed.
The following is the song, composed and sung
by BAAHAH, which was so rapturously applauded :
'1 he lion, to the toils pursul,
lsi geit'rous spirit ussubdu'd,
At length will struggling die.
So, though my heart insulted Peed,
Indignant pride disdains to plead,
And honour scorns reply.
O'erpoweed, oppressed. with beaded aims,
My cheek may bear the bhish of shame,
My fortur'd heart may sigh ;
but eeo till Death shall end nay pain,
My lips shall close In paved disdain,
/ILA honour scorn reply 1

Last week, a man who resides at Cadgwith, near
lielstone, having an altercation in his house with
Li: son-in-law, called the yOung man out, for the
purpose as he expressed it, " of fighting him fairly."
On the latter's complying with the summons, his fa-
taer-in-law iilunged a large pockA-Icnife into his body,
and immediately absconded. The young man stilt
lives, and hopes ate entertained of his recovery. The
2 perpetrator of this atrocious act has.not yet been ap-
prehended.
Riven PIItATLS.-A few evenings since, .some vil-
lains contrived co get on board the ,111.iria Francisca,
a Portvguese vessel, lying near Lnednn Bridge, and
entering the cabin unperceived by the boy, who was
• on the watch, stole a valuable gold time-keeper, some
wearing apparel, and other articles, with which they
got clear off.—Several depredations of a similar de-
scription have recently been committed on board
dKerent vessels: Some of the gang go to the head of
the 'Vessel, and bold the watch m conversation, whilst
others enter at tha sari; had take what comes to
hand.

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