Star.
London, England, 1824-04-10 00:00:00

ANCIE'ST SCOTTISH BALLADS.

Nc. 11.
THE WAEFU' HEART.
BY THE HONOURABLE MISS STUART.

Gin living worth cou'd win my heart
Ye %you'd not plead in Valk ;
But in the darksome grave it's laid—
Never to rise again!
Dly wazfu* heart lies low his,
Whose heart Was wholly min.::
0 ! whzt a heart was that to lose !
But i m,.un ne'er repine.

And, see! his gentle spirit comes
To lead me nn my way,
fnrprii d, nae doubt, I still am hurt
SAir wond'ring at my stay :
I conic, I come, my Jamie dear;
And, 0 ! wi' what good will
thllow wberesoe'er ye lead-
- "keratin* lead to IU !

KING'S THEhME.

.
The Concerts .Spirituel closed last night at this
Theatre, wherethe announcement of Madame CATA LA NI
had collected a most numerous and splendid audience.
Printed bills, however, containing a certificate from her
physician informed the visitors on their arrival that that
Lady is . aftieted with so severe a.cold, that it was
impossible for her to sing. Public good humour over-
cahie the feeling of disappointment, and all went on
quietly .till the end of the first part, when the Gallery
having received a sudden accession of numbers. loud
calls were made for Madame CATALAN!, and cries of
4: raised whenever any of the Performers ap-
peared. Mr. BENELLI came forward and attempted to
address the House, but the tumult having extended to
the Pit he could not he heard. An attempt was then
Made ;o pacify the Public by singing COD save the King;
Mtn it only produced greater uproar; and after two
stanzas bad been given amidst the noise, the attempt
Os- abandoned. A board was . then di relayed on the
stage with this inscription, 0, Madabit OMANI has been
sent for." 'This produced much applause, which was
greatly increased a few minutes after, when the board
was again introduced with these words :.•••44 Madame
CdTALANI is coming." All was now anxious expectation,
and at the end of about a quarter of an hour Madame
CATALAN' entered, looking extremely ill, and led by
an English Gentleman. She appeared.much agitated,
and made several obeisances in the midst of general ap-
plause. She then took a seat, and her conductor ap-
peared desirous of addressing the House. Io a few mo-
ments the deepest silence prevailed, when he came for-
ward and said " that Madame CATALAN' was suffer-
ing since the morning, from so severe a cold and hoarse-
ness, that she could not utter one note; that she had
delayed sending notice to the last, in the hope of being
able to make an attempt, and that to give the Public a
proof that it was not want of will on her part, she had
jest quitted a sick bed and was now before them,—
Under done circumstances would the audience, of which
he was one, insist on her making an ay.cini,t, which
could only be ;.,jurious to her ?"
Here, to the credit of the audience, a general cry
of " o, no!" arose. Madame CATALAN' addressed
a few words to the Gentleman, who once more came
forward and said :

" Madame CATALAN' wishes me to express her gratitude, and
sincere regret at not being able to satisfy the Public. She will en-
deavour to make it up another time. She has done everything to
prove that Ability is wanting, but not good will, forehe has quitted a
sick bed to present herself before you, and here she ii."
This address wa..; received with marks of universal
approbation. Madame CATALAN!, who was in cliska-
title, rose and bowed repeatedly, putting her hand to her
heat, and shedding teals. She then retired, accom-
panied with the loud applause of the audience.
The second pat: of the Concert then proceeded and
a new gland Symphony by the veteran CLEMENT', a
terzetto till" three h:trps by Mes.4rs. BAUR, CUATTERTON,
and. DAVIES, and a new Military Concertoon the violin
by Kit.EWET r Ea, excited much admiration.