Star.
London, England, 1823-10-18 00:00:00

NAVAL LvTELLIGENCE.

OCTOBER 16.—Arrived his Majesty's ships Hact.a and
Half-past eleven, A. M. Captain PARRY has just landed—
no particulars as yet.
FALMOUTH, OCTOBER 16.—Wind N.W.—Arrived the Duke of
of Marlborough packet, from Lisbon—sailed the 6th instant.
PEA-multi, OCTOBEIL 16.—Wind S.W.—Off the port, the Mint
and Fanny, front Quebec ; and Porcupine, from Lisbon.
PORTJMOUTH, OCTOBER 7.—Wind S.W.--Arrived theWildman,
!harms, front the Downs for the South Seas. Passed by, the
Congress, from ditto for New York. Also arrived his Majesty's
ship SAPPHO, front Gibraltar. His Majesty's ship Sx.areta came
into harbour to be paid off.
DLit, OCTOBER 17.—Arrived and sailed for the River, the Luna,
KNOX. from St. John's, New Brunswick; the Brixton, from New
South Wales ; and the Tuscan, from the South Seas. Came down
from the River and remain, the Marquis of Anglesey, Run, for
Jamaica; and New Phoenix, LRATIMAITE, for Trinidad.

CUSTOM-HOUSE, OCTOBER 17.
SHIPS EMUS]) INWARD6—The Meduse, from Louvain; Jong
Richard, from Rotterdam; Rachel, and Majestic, from Peters-
burgh ; Comely, from Trieste ; Sally, from Hamburgh ; Hopewell,
from Jamaica; and Friendship, from Rochester.
ERTRRED OUTWARDS—The Adventure, and Cambridge, for Ja-
maica; Sarah, fur Elaineur ; Violet, for Malta; and Elizabeth,
fOr Trieste.

CLEARING OUTWARDS—The Gomer, for Trieste; Marquis of
Wellington, for Jamaica; Odessa, for the Cape of Good Hope ;
Transfer, for Santander; and Furst Blucher, for Rostock.

THE THEATRES.

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DRURY-LANE.

The Tragedy of Hamlet was performed last night ;
and Mr. MACREADY sustained the character of Ilamkt,
which has always been considered one of the most diffi-
cult within the compass of the drama. We shall speak
of Mr. AI/tomatoes effot t but very generally and very
briefly, having often noticed it before. It is a powerful
and original piece of acting. The subdued and philo-
sophical tone of the calmer scenes was very ju-liciously
preserved in most instances; but, if we mistake not, the
Address to the Players would admit of some improve-
ment in point of.dignity. As the passion rose, he ap-
proximated more nearly to his favourite element, and
in the closet scene, and others of similar impetuosity,
he gave full fling to that storm of the soul which he
never indulges without communicating. Mr. WALLACE
performed the Ghost of Hamlet's Father, and gave fine
effect to the awful language that Saastsmatz _has
assigned to this mysterious being. Miss Povee was the
Op/wlia. She sung the simple music with the most
pathetic expression, and acted in an interesting manner,
and the whole play went off with great applause, as might
be expected from the talents embarked in its support.
COVENT-GARDEN.
Venice Preserved was performed last night. The two
principal characters were supported by Mr. YOUNG and
Mr. C. KESIBLE. Of Mr. YOUNG'S Pierre, we shall only
say, that it was distinguished by the same fire with
which h'e has always represented the bold conspirator ;
and of Mr. C. KEstatat's Alfier, that it was tender and
impassioned, and as effective, perhaps, as a character
compounded of such weaknesses and vices will endure to
be made. Miss Lncfsßelvidera was not merely as well.
as usual. We always gave this Lady credit for her per-
formance ; but even the applauses of Theatres, intoxi-
cating as they are, have not inspired her with that con-
fidence which leads many to-neglect improvement.—
She has evidently employed herself in giving the last
finish to a picture already approved. .

THE LATE MR. EIVART, OF LIVERPOOL.

Died, at his seat of Mozely Hiil, near Liverpool, on
the Bth instant, WILLIAM EWART., Esq. a Gentleman
who has for many years occupied a very prominent and
important station in the commercial world. He was
indeed the model of a merchantcleaf-headed, intelli-
gent—uniting the most Honourable feelings of the heart
with the calmest judgment. Prompt and indefatigable,
he was equally distinguished by his application to busi-
ness, and his energy in its management. His know-
ledge. as connected with the public and private inte-
rests which were frequently committed to his charge,
was extensive; and the experience with which time and
observation had stored his mind, was communicated
with remarkable suavity of manner to all who sought
his counsel. They who consulted him as an adviser,
ever found that experience at their service. They who
knew him by the more intimate connexions of social life,
recognised his value as a friend; while, in the more
endearing intimacies of relationship, his private cha-
racter will be remembered as surpassing, if that were
possible, his public one. 'This tribute is offered with
conscientious satisfaction and pleasure, as due to his
talent: and his virtues.—He was the son of the Rev.
JoriN EWART, Minister of the Gospel at Troquire, near
Dumfries. His el lest brother, the late JOSEPH EWART,
, Esq. was his Majesty's Plenipotentiary for twelve years
at the Court of Berlin, during the Administration of Mr.
PITT; and his brother, Dr. JOHN EWA RT,WaS appointed,
by the late Lord MEtArILLE, Inspector General of Hos.
pitals in India, where he died in the year 1800.