Star.
London, England, 1830-05-17 00:00:00

DRURY LET AT LAST.

Saturday a meeting took place in the Committee..
room, for the purpose of deciding " the fate of Cato and
of Rome," alias, of letting the theatre, not, as is generally
reported, to the highest bidder, but to the person whose
offer should, in all respects, appear the most unexception-
able. Lord Glengall, Mr. Calcraft, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Ro-
bins, Mr. Linley, and several other members of the Com-
mittee, assembled shortly after two o'clock. The business
was managed with the utmost secrecy, and no one had
the slightest idea of the probable result till after four
o'clock. Conjecture was busy of course. Some confi
dently aFserted that all had been made right for Wallack;
others were quite as sure t hat the coalition (Harley, Cooper,
and Dunn), would carry the day, while a third party
knew from an authentic source that the committee meant
to keep it in their own hands, retaining Wallack as stage
manager. Alas for the Prophets ! The name of the real
lessee was not hinted at, and when Alexander Lee was
mentioned as the elect, incredulous astonishment was pic-
tured on the countenances of all who were entrusted with
the secret. Hu was in attendance during part of the time,
in company with Vestris and Captain B. Specula-
tion will now be busy regarding his intended mode of con-
ducting the concern. From his known musical ability we
are convinced that that department will be admirably con-
ducted ; and, if he secures the aid either •of Wallack or
of Cooper as stage-manager,we do not wish to see the esta-
blishment in better hands. We care not which of the
two he selects, for we are as fond of the mild, steady, and
gentlemanlike demeanour of the latter, as the more
showy and attractive qualities of the former. We dedi-
cate a bumper to the prosperity of the new manager—
Alexander Lee, Esq. We have not heard the nature of
the tenders made by the other candidates for the mana-
gerial throne; but we believe Lee gives 9,0001. per ann.
He has gone very quietly about the business, and those
who talked more loudly have been distanced. We believe
there are not above nine or ten performers whose articles
do not expire at the termination of the present season.
We shall see whether a " new broom sweeps clean."

MEDICAL PIitECEPTS.-" The foundation of a flou-
rishing maturity and healthful old age, may be easily laid ; and it
does appear to us that this basis is decidedly the province of the
Guardians and Tutors of Young Persons. Proper explanations
of the causes which create disease and shorten life, enforced by the
judicious blending of such examples as are best calculated to im-
press the memory, awaken the fears, or excite the disgust of the
pupil, could not be otherwise than productive of a benc&lal change
In the habits of the rising generation."—Goss's Werke. These
publications contain much valuable information, and, as the above
extract will ohm, deserve the serious attention of every one into.
rested in the particular subjects that are so amply discussed..

COAL-EXCHANGE, Mar 17
There was an abundant supply both of Sunderland and Newcastle
Coal at 'umbel today; 71 dupe having arrived singe Friday last.
The Coal Exchange was well attended by merchants, and Coals
were in good dennindo—Ships arrived daring the month, 213.
Best Wallsend Coals 33a &I 34s Sd
thin: sorts..
Ships at Masher, en