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London, England, 1824-04-01 00:00:00

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That of last night was one of the best tit tutee performances. It
commenced with selettions front iftis and Galatea, given hi the
finest style by Mrs. Sai.stos, Miss STETHEMS, Miss POODALLi Bas.
HAM, and it may be added, Mr. Puti.tirs,. who appears to possess
taste and method, if not powers of the highest order. The first
part concluded with some airs, hod a concerted piece or two, from
the Director's Oratorio of the Deluge. The second pan consisted
of the new Oratorio, performed for the second time. The third,
a Miscellaneous Act, consisted of 'selections made without ostenta•
lion, but very happily. 4. Weld' ballad was sung by 1311.411 AI( with
great and deserved applause. hliss Toes sang in a manner that
migbt be called perfect. Miss Palos sang several 'ties, autos,
duets, &c. with her usual talent. tier completest suceele was a
Scotch ballad, accompanied by herself on the piano, Whit! Ms
vehemently applauded.
ANCIENT SCOTTISH BALLADS.

No. I.
THE 6ILLER CROWN.
BY THE HONOURABLE MISS STUART.
0! ye ah.. 11 walk in silk attire,
And tiller hee to spare,
If yell consent to be my bride,
Nor think on Donald maid

Ah! wha wou'd buy a silken gown
With a poor broken heart?
And what's to me a tidier crown
Gin iyae my lad I part !
The mind whose eVry wish is pure

I-• I *:

Far dearer is to me;
• • And ere I'm forc'd to break my aith,
I'll lay me down and dee !
For, I h:e pledg'd my virgin•trnth .
Brave Donald's fate to share,
And be•has geen to me his heart,
With a' its virtues rare !

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His gentle manners won my heart,

. We, gratefu', took the gift;
And, shou'd I gang to seek it back,
It wou'd be watt; than theft !
For, langest life can ne'er repsist
The love he bears to me;
And ere I'm fored to break my aid:,
I'll lay me down and dee !

FASHIONS FOR APRIL.
DMZ& Daess.—Drees of enrerald green gros de Naples; cur--.
sage plain, and bordered at the top with a satin band of the same
colour, and a narrow tucker of tulle : the sleeve is very short and
full, and composed of crepe lisse ; the fulness regulated by pyra-
midal bands of gins de Naples, and finished itf a double satin band
round the arm. A very novel kind of flounce ornaments the bottom
of the skirt, which is cut beady a quarter of a yard up, and a fut.,
ness of crepe hale introduced, and formed into a regular row of
demi-bells, the lower part kept extended by two satin pining', and
the top of each surmounted with a double satin circlet and a triplet
of satin leaves appliqued. Fichu of crepe lisle, edged with satin
piping, and trimmed all rotnid with narrow blond, confined at the
shoulders with corded leaves, and arranged in front to form a sto-
bomber, the points coming below the ceinture, which is also edged
with satin and blond, and united behind in a leaf rosette with the
corner of the fichu. The hair is separated in front, and a pearl
tomb confines it on each side from the temple; round the back of
the head it is arranged in large regular curls. Ear-rings and neck-
lace of rubies. White kid gloves, white satin shoes, India shawl.
BALL Dress.—Dress of pale pink tulle over a satin slip; the
corsage rather long and fnU, of a moderate height ; the bust is en-
circled with a row of pink satin leaves, uniformly arranged, and
interwoven with a white satin rouleau: tucker of the finest blood:
the sleeves are short and full, slashed and regulated by the entwin-
ing of a pink satin rouleati round the centre, and set in a folded
band round the arm. The skirt has the novelty of a little fulness
at the-sides; and from the centre of the waist downwards is a
satin trimming, cut transversely into oblong parallel segments, im-
perceptibly increasing in width till it reaches that which goes round
the bottom of the skirt, which is of a regular size, and entwined by
a white satin rouleau : beneath are two broad pink satin rriuleaus.
Head-dress, a wreath of Calamata blossoms or Provence roses:
the hair parted on the forehead, in large curls on each side, and
turned up behind dla Grecque. Necklace and ear-rings of pearl
set in embossed gold, with an elegant cross of St. Louis in front.'
White kid gloves, and white satin shoes.—From Ackerniands Rep.
Ev arum Deus. —An Amaranthine coloured dress of gros de
Naples, with three ornaments at the border, set on in the nature of
flounces, forming separate leaves, depending, and divided by rou- 1
!faux of satin, the upper one surmounted by three tucks.—The bust
is made in the Gallo Greek style, and the sleeves short and full;
they are headed by foliage trimming to correspond with that on the
skirt ; a narrow lace tucker stands up round the bust, in the Hen-
rietta-Maria style. The head-dress consists of a turban of the I'ac-
tolus gauze, or: veined with full-blown Amaranths, and a rich
plume: of whit feathers. The necklace worn with this superb
dress is formed one rose of large Oriental pearls, and each ear-_
pendant consists of one laige round pearl.
BALL Darss.—.-This dress is of lace; the pattern is of the most
costly and elegant style, which is well set off by the soft pink satin
slip worn underneath.. Two broad richly figured flounces of lace
ornament the border, and a falling tucker of the same material is
fastened on each side the bust, with. a half-opening rose and foliage.
The hair is divided a la Madonna, with pearl ornaments in front,
and a plume of white feathers on the left side. The ear-rings arsi.
of opal and finely wrought gold, as is the necklace; from which.
depends a very light gold chain, with an eye-glass set round with;
jewels or pearls. The shoes are white satin.—.Lo Belle itssemblele.

We understand that Lord COLERAINit (well known
Cot Minna) died quite suddenly yesterday morning. He wee
seized with a violent fit of sickness during breakfast, and expired
almost blatantly.
Proposals were circulated yesterday for subscrip-
tions to a Loan fur the " United Provinces of Central America, or
the ansient liingdom of Guatimala." Some better information,
however, than the public in general possess respecting the actual
state of that country; appears to be indispensable, before the project
can obtain any support. Udder this Government, are said to be
included fifteen Provinces, of which Honduras, Costa Rica, Chiapa,
Vera Paz, and Nicaragua, are the most considerable and valuable.
THE EMPECINADO.—Accounrs from Madrid of the
19th inst. state that the celebrated Etnpecinado had been murdered
at Roa by a band of Ultras, in consequence of the refusal of Minis-
ters to put him on his trial. 'lbis distinguished Patriot, after con-
tending for years against the superior numbers whom Napoleon
poured into the Peninsula, resumed his sword to repel aggression
at the commencement of the late war, and harassed the enemy more
effectually with his little wool> than those Gamuts, or rather trai-
tors, who were at the head of whole corps and of considerable ar-
-Ities. lie was afterward; comprised in the capitulation of Badajoz,
thought acting outside the walls, and was ma put upon his trial like
tiler, because the French insisted on the strict observance of the
Means of that capitulation. Rescued by them from Royal ven-
geance, he is now said to have fallen a victim to the fury of indivi-1
AtAs who are perhaps only instruments, where they appear to act
ras principals.
Yesterday afternoon it was reported, on the authority
of letters from Marseilles, that a rencontre had taken
place off Algiers, between one of his Majesty's frigates,
supposed to have been the NAIAD, of 88 guns, corn-
manded by the Honourable Captain *SPENCER, and- his
Most Christian Majesty's frigate the Herurione, of 441
guns. The particulars received, are obscure, but the
Hermione was attempting, according to infotmation
received, to enter the harbour of Algiers, and not chew-'
bug the flag by which her country could be distinguished,
the British frigate used the arguments usual on such
occasions to make her heave to. The Ptench Captain,
however, did not conceive it necessary to conform to
the admitted laws of nations, by hoisting his colours,.
and the consequence was, that he was brought to close
action, and after considerable resistance was compelled
to hoist the whi flag. He suffered severely in men,
but was permitted to proceed on his voyage, as soon as
he acknowledged thecotintry to which he belonged.

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The Fiftieth Fiftieth finnieersary.of this truly ealgabiltSixteti
was celebiatiki yesterday, at thd City of tontlenTaver%
,when a company at Once numerous and respectable was
assembled. Such are the extraordinary merits or this
Institution, and its objects are so well calculated to be-
nefit a considerable portion of the unfortunate in every
tountry, that it has not only extended its beneficial. in-
fluence over this kingdOm, but foreigners have adopted
the systems it prescribes for restoring animation, and
Matching those whore apparently dead from the grave.
the Public are continually hearing of either the officers
6f the Society, or its agents and co, respondents, rescuing
todfii vni ddutalltsatftiot Incoptirtenmotaetsurt.oe
mdeeaetth ;..,aind. t
il is gratify int;
is): i suppot , and at
each succeeding Anniversary
to be strengthened by an
accession of fresh friends. .
The distribution of Ptixes by the Society to thcise in-
dividuals who have saved a human being, is at once a
stimulus to exertion, and a reward honourable as the
civic crown of the Romans, who gave their highest bo.
flours to the individual who saved the life of a citizen.
This excellent Institution has been the means, since its
first estaslisliment, of restoi log suspended animation
to no less than 5,000 individuals in the vicinity of Lon-
don alone ; and it has disttibrited rewlrrils to 21,000
pet sons for their exertions in rescuing their fellow-beings
from an untimely end.
Previous to the Chair, being taken, Mr. HAwcs, one
of the Treasurers, read a letter from his Oritee the
Duke of NORTHUMBERLAND, who ;rad been announced
as Chairman of the day, apologizing for his absence,
which he ascribed to a severe fit of the gout, occasi,m,...l
by his journey front the Noah. His Grace signified
his col dial approbation of the objects of the Institution,
and re,pieted that the Meeting would' accept of Mr.
TIMOTHY CURTIS as his substittte,—(Appfause).
Shortly afterwards, Mr..T. Cuterta, accompanied by
Lord 13ot.Torr, Mr. Alderman CROWDER, Mr. Alder-
man ATKINS, Mr. BARCLAY,
.Mr. D. Por.r.ocx, and
several other liberal contributors to the funds of the
Society, entered the room, and were received with warm
approbation.----On the removal of the cloth, A ors Nobis
Domine was sung by professional singers, among whom
we noticed Mr. Goulden, Mr.. 'f. Cooke, &c.
The CHAIRMAN, its 'proposing the first toast, said he
could not retrain from expressing the gratitude which
was due to his MAJESTY, Who was the Patron of their
Society, for the prompt manner in which be- had
adopted the kindly and benevolent feelings of his Royal
Father, under whose auspices they had so long ibu-
rislied—(Cheers).. He would give them,--
" The health of his* Gracious Majesty," with four times fair.
The toast was drank with enthusiasm, and was fol-
lowed by :the ropplar Anthem of
' Goa save the King,' in which the company joined chorus.
' The CHAIRMAN then gave
" The P.oyal Family," with three times three.
Glee—' Hail, Star of Brunswick.'
'Elie CHAIRMAN next gave the Health of "The Duke
of York and the Army." The toast was drank with the
wannest expression of approbation. At this moment
the Ladies were admitted to a Gallery at the end of the
Room, prepared for their reception, and were hailed
with every indication of satisfaction.
Mr. T. Cooke, on silence beiu obtained, sans" the
favourite song, from The Beggars Opera, of " When
the heart of a man is depressed with cares, the mist is
dispelled when a woman appeari'--(Clieers).
The next Toast in succession wal, " The Duke of Clarence and
the Navy." ' Rule Britannia.'
The CHAIRMAN then shortly addressed the Company
on the importance of the objects of this Society, and ap-
pealed to them to use those means which they so amply
possessed, to further objects which only required to be
mentioned to induce the cooperation of every humane
and benevolent heart. As a proof of the advantages
resulting from the circulation of the advice issagd by
the Managers bi this Institution, which were now happily.
extending, not only to every part of Great Britain,..but
to every part of the Continent, he begged leave to lead
the following extract from the report, with which every
guest had been provided:
" The last case to he noticed exhibits not only an instance ofgreat
humanity on the part of Captain Arman, of the merchant ship
London. but a powerful testimony in favour of the utility of ex-
tensively circulating the Society's Methods of Treatment. The case
is detailed by Captain Arman as follows:
1" I left the Down* on the 4cl December, tatte, and got as far
as the Isle of Wight next day, but could not obtain a pilot. When
I was close in with the entrance of Spithead,lt came on very thick,
and blew so hard a gale from the south-west, that I was obliged to
carry on a heavy press of sail to keep clear f the rocks, and night
set in with all the horrors of .a tempest, as we were dead on a lee.
shore. Just as I had cleared the immediate danger, the maintrip-
mast was carried away; by this time we were drifted almost back
to Brighton; the gale still continued, and we burst our foresail, main-
topsail, and mitten top-sail. Being thus crippled, I could not pos-
sibly sepia the Isle of Wight, I therefore bore up for the Dawns ;
after which we had a few hours fine weather, and I nmtle all sail to
try and beat back again; but the gale came on again so quickly,
that we scarcely had time to get our sails furled before it blew
almost a.hurricatie.
" ' In the interval of moderate weather, a boy (J. Mackie) fell
overboard from the top-gallant yard, and fortunately the sea just
then permitted us to lower a boat down, and although the ship was
running six or seven miles an hour, we found him floating on his
face. When I got him on board, not the least signs of life ap-
peared : I had his clothes cut off, and he was immediately rubbed
with warns blankets, and bottles of hot water kept about him. I
persevered is these and other means rzcommeoded by the Humane
Society, which I had fortunately read with particular attention, in
some publication I saw In London ; and hr about one hour be
frothed at the mouth, but still not thy smallest pulsation was per-
ceptible; and although during that time those around told in: it was
useless, I still insisted on persevering ; and in two hours, by de:
grecs, he came to life; he shortly afterwards spoke, and recovered
in three or fohr days.' "—(Applause.)
The worthy CHAIRMAN concluded by going
" Prosperity to the Royal Humane Society," with three times
- Oir. T. Cooke—" Of all the trades a-going, brg-

ging is the best.'
A procession of the individuals who had recently beet,
rescued from death by the means advised by the
ciety, now entered the room, and by their-appear:tact,
excited the'sympathy and gtatification of the Assembly,:
They consisted of two grout:es,• male and female, each
seventeen in number. The former were principally boys;
in the latter groupe there were several young and aged
women, many of wham shed teas s of gratitude as they
advanced. The procession was closed_by a banner, on
which was inscribed—" We praise Goer, and thank y
Many of these persons appeared to move in respectable
ranks of society.
Mr. B. HAttyEY read the Ileport, which pointed out
in eloquent terms the nature and character of the So-
ciety, and the ready co-operation of its Members in
every Institution which had similar ends in view. lie',
particularly alluded to the new Institution which had
recently been established for the :elief of Shipwrecked
Seamen, in die objects of.which, lie said, the experience
of the Royal Humane Society would be found. pre•
eminently useful. In conclusion, he called upon the
assembly to stand fast by this the parent establishment,
and by.liberal contributions to promote its prosperity
and extend its utility—(Cheers).
The CHAIRMAN, in riAng to propose the next tOility

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