Star.
London, England, 1813-05-31 00:00:00

71I.EATRES.

KING's TnEATRE.—The Opera on Saturday evil-
;mg was crowded at an early hour, and from the nu m-
tet and elegance of the assembly of Ladies in the pit,
as well as boxes, made a most splendid spectacle.—
This was occasioned by the report that her R,lral
Highness the Princess of WALE& was to be present,
for the first time since the revival of the scrutiny which
his terminated so highly to her honour. The hopes
of the company had almost entirely vanished, and
hundreds had left the Theatre in despair, before her
Royal Highness entered her box, as she did not ar-
live till eleven o'clock at night, after the first Act of
the new Ballet. The first glimpse of her appearance
produced an almost universal shout of applauding
fwelcomeovhich was continued for several minutes.
" GOD save the King" was called for, and• instantly
performed by the orchestra, the company standing.
Nothing could exceed the brilliancy of the circle at
this moment ; since the bores were graced by all the
rank and fashion of the metropolis ; and the beauty of
the scene derived additional eclat•from the expression
of delight that beamed in every countenance. The
interest was als6heightened, and the plaudits reiter-
ated, in consequence of two men in the pit being hardy
enough to hiss. This produced a generous burst of
enthusiasm from the House at large, while the two
malcontents shrunk from the eager observation of
those around them, who were curious to ascertain their
identity, that they might hereafter be able to judge of
their motives, when they shall see their reward. The
PRINCESS was not forward in presenting herself to the
House; she kept back, as not courting, though not
insensible of the testimonies of approbation with
'which she was received. Lady CHARLOTTE CAMP
ZELL, as her Lady in Waiting, highly drest in flowers,
accompanied her Royal Highness, who was in mow-
Ling, with only a bandeau of diamonds•on her head-
dress. At the end of the Ballet the acclamations
• were renewed, and the spectators did not quit their
places till her Royal Highness rose to retire, when she
made a graceful return of reverence to the company.
Dayftv-LANE.—Saturday night Venice Preserv'd
• was revived at this House, and gave Miss SMITH an
opportunity of adding to the fame she has this season
acquired, by her performances in the Metropolis.—
Hitherto we have considered her Isabella as the most

finished and interesting exhibition of her powers
she displayed so much genius and nature in her re-
presentation of Bslvidera, that we could not but ac-
knowledge it was at least equally highly wrought.
The part of Jafer was sustained by Mr. Soweanv,
a new candidate for theatric fame: he was very fa-
vourably received.—We never saw the characer of
Pierre more ably pourtrayed than by RAYMOND: his
performance throughout was received with the most
distinguished approbation.
COVENT Gat:Drs.—A new romantic Melo Drama,
entitled, 7'he Brazen Bust, was produced at this
Theatre oa Saturday evening. The characters were
thus filled
Prince of Hungary - - Mr. Blom/mitt.
Frederick - - - Mr. C. Ksalso.c.
Ivlajnr 7 .• Mr. CREsswroLt...
Herman - Mr. EGERTON.
Solomon Eap - - Mr. la: roil.
Floresea - Mts. C. KESTIIf.t.
Anna - Mrs. DArr N Pn
.Catharine - - Miss E. Bor. corr.
This is one of these ephemeral productions, which,
with the aid of pleasing music and tasteful scenery,
are tolerated for a few nights, and are then thrown
aside for ever. The leading incidents of the piece
arise from the passion which the Prince of Hungary
has conceived for Flortsca, a young Lady of rank,
who resides in his Palace at Presburg. Stispacting
that she is attached to Frea'arick, a youth of obscure
origin, whom he has patronised, he procures his ah.
sence, by getting him a commission in the Imperial
service. Prior to this event, however, the lovers
have been privately married ; ana intelligence hiving
reached Frederick that the Prince is about to force
Roreece to an union, he, for the purpose of protecting
het, deserts his post, and proceeds to the Palace at
Presber7, where he is concealed in a subterranean re-
cess by Herman, a confidential servant of the Prince,
who alone knows tt:e secret by which the trap-door,
leading to this place of concealment, can he opened.
This secret consists in turning a key, which is con-
tained in the mouth of " a brazen bust." The trap-
or is, however, discovered by Solomon Sap, a stupid
whose chef characteristic is a most insatiable
qty. Frederick contrives to mike his escape, the
orders a pursuit, and, atter a multitude of
hi :meld; 'scopes," he is taken, and condemned
;hot as a deserter. The implacable Sovereign
ands his immediate execution. At this mo-
the Prince is informed, by a letter from Herman,
to unfortunate deserter is his son, the offspring
Imola w ith a girl of" lowly perentaer," whom,
hey-day of his blood, he had seduced, and
ab.indoned. Jost as this circumstance is deve-
, the discharge of musketry is heard, and all
se that the unfortunate Frederick has paid the
of his life ; but the Major very opporomely
, and states, that he had delayed the rxectrtion
!Llerick, and that the soldiery had been, ad interim,
ing themselves with shooting a Turkish soy.—
inteiligence, of course, is received with rapture.
7a and Frederick ret di into each other's arms, and
'rince declares his intention of raising a monn-
to the memory of Louisa, the mother of his
• discovered son.
:h are the principal incidents of Tic Brazen Lust
(dents which have, its a great variety of pieces,
y been presented to the public in a dramatic shape.
to overture and music are by Mr. litstioe. The
a pleasing combination of movements ;—the
ld evinces a stron7 discriminative mind, and
is of composition, capable of elucidating the
of pantonemic passion. The scenery comprises
very tew transitionc. It is, however, extremely
executed. The Melo-Drama was announced for
end representation amidst general plaudits.

,o instances of extraordinary Bond fortune by
•n elevation from obscurity to great wealth have
Irred to persons in the neighbourhood of Stam-
within this month. One is the case of a man-
ia •,t J. Clernentson, Esq. of Tixover, who, by
:me in Chancery, has become heir to property
.rating to about £300,000: the other is that of
Bradshaw, game-keeper to S. O'Brien, Esq. of
who by the death of a brother, sonic years
!nt in India, has (with another broiler. in still
der circumstances) acquired 830,000.

mirsirsirr Ihr.ELLIGEATt

O'XI7ORD MAY 29.

Wednesdarthe Chancellor's Prize Compositions were adjudged
as follow : The Latin F.ssayi—" Quarn vim in martinis ropuli
Romani corrieendis liabuerlt potestat censoria r—to Mt. John
Taylor Coleridge, late scholar of Corpus Christi colleze, and now
fellow of Etetxr cotiege.
1 he English Essay—" rtymology"—to rite same Cent! -rohn.
Latin Verse—" AlerAnder tumulum Achillis iitvisens
'—t•
Mr. Henry Hart Milman, commoner of lirasenose colege.
Mr: Roger Newdigate's Prize—English Verse—Mr. Francis
Hawkins, Fellow of St. John's college.

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