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London, England, 1816-06-26 00:00:00

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THE HORSES OF LYSIPPUS.

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The following Poem, wrkten for the Prim, was sent from a
Student is the Country to a Mend at Oxford. to be sent to
the Ytca-On•ttu.oa; bet it last its chance of success from
the miscarriage of the letter t
Wbo shall the vivid energy conttatd,

When Denies pletniits his votary's id:idling soul!
Borne on aspiring, wing, the daring Mind
Soars to the skies, and leaves the world belied;
In contemplation plans the vast unknown, •
And makes the visionary scene her own
Such fair illusions round his fancy play'd,
Whose glance the palace of the GOD sinvey'd,
Who sits enthron'd in majesty ol beams,
And o'er the earth his radiant glory stipule.
Deathless LTIIIPPOS 4, to thy bold espelse
Such vision lord thee, bias:log to the skies,
tlrit'd the warm thought the wentrross work to plan,
A work divine—beyond the powers of Inas !
By Thee created, from the glowing mass
Forth shone the Steeds in animated brass,
Haughty in gait, exulting in their might,
Alike their semblance, and unbridled Right, '
As when, oat wings of fire, as legends Mgt;
They scour'd with lighteoing's speed etherial plain,
And thro' Heaven's vast, immeasurable way, -
Bore the bright chariot of the orb of day :
No timid ornament, or vicious vacs
moke, as earth born, their celestial race, .
Obscur'd,th' immortal lustre of their line,
Or cast a blemish on the grand design :
Perfect they sewed, as if the stately cast
. The powers of human excellence surpast,
And from the heavenly mould, reveal'd to sight,
Bleed forth the Coursers of the GOD of Light.
Mete on the Image admiration gLed,
And hely Fear her awe-struck eye upraled;
Low to the dust the trembling Rhodian %wide
And pious fervour in his bosom glow%
Thy Temple, Venice! violated Land ; •
Displafd the wonders of the Artist's hand,
Ere 'twee thy doom, in friendship's guise, to know
The ruthless Conqueror, and the perjur'd Foe !
But vengeance to the arm of HEATS)/ belongs,
And Retribution expiates tby wrongs I
Where now th' etherial steeds, that graed hie ear,
The arch of triumph, and the pomps of war ?
Let yon drew Isle his mournful history tell
Fled is Ambition's dream, dissolv'd her spell;
On Devastation's wild, and stormy night
The dawn of Peace has shed her placid light ;
Bright o'er the portals of her pillaf d Fees,
Venice beholds her statues gleam again.;
Undaunted Justice crowns the heroes toils,
And Genius triumphs in her rescued spoils!

KING'S THEATRE.

The Opera, last night, was more numerously at-
tended for a Tuesday, than we have witnessed it
during the present season. The Princess CHARLOTTI
and the Prince de Coaouao entered the REGIVIT'S
box at an early hour, and were greeted with an en-
thusiastic welcome. The Duchess of YORE accom-
panied the Royal Pair to this Theatre in the same
carriage, and the Princess CHARLOTTE never ap-
p peared in better health or spirits. A novelty was in-
troduced, which seemed to give universal satisfaction,
viz.—The first act of BSA/Bmi; with also the first
act of Grinlda. VasTßis' new ballet of Estmelist: was
repeated for the third time, whilst the other per-
formances were unanimously well received. Among
the distinguished visitors we perceived the following :
The Russian and Austrian Anthamaders; Dukes of Perdend,
Leeds, Argyll, Beaufort, Devonshire; Duchesses at Dedietd,
Leeds, Argyll, Beaufort • Leeds Darnley, Scetbre, Aylesbury,
Verulint, Shaftsbury, CUltampton, Lyodoch, Aboyne, Lauder-
dale, Curses Clive Dartmouth, Cranbourn, Robert Manners,
Yarmouth ; Ladies Darnley, Holland, Pond. Manners, Jersey,
Ikarbre. D. Ward, Settee, Cardigan, Verulant, Argyll, Mel.
bourn, Aboyne, Harrowby, Bromley, Lygon, Ann Callen Smith ;
Countess St. Antonio, Limo, Antrim;. Marquisses of Head-
fort, Worcester, Anglaise, Camden; blurchionesees of Lans-
downe, Salisbury, Bath; Sirs lames and Lady Earl, Charles and
Lady Cockerill, Henry and Lady Wilson, Sirs W. W: Wynne,
L. Shoetree, C. Bandidd.

MR. KEAN.

Yesterday Mr. KRAW received from the hands of
Mr. PALIOR (the father of the Drury-lane stage),l
the magnificent Cup, which the Committee and the
Performers awarded him for his admirable per-
formance of Sir Gila Overreach. The ceremony took
place at two o'clock, on the Stage. After reading
the names of the donors and the subscribers, viz.
The Right Hea. Lord Byron, Hon. Douglas blooded, Hen.
G. Lambe, S. Davis., Esq. Chandos Leigh, Esq. Messrs. Pepe,
Oxberry, Palmer, Dibdits, Rae, Wewitser, Harley, Knight,
Braham, Pyne, Hughes, Wyatt, o.bmith, Peak; Ma-
dame &orace. Mrs. Battens', Miss Kelly, Mrs. Bland, Mrs.
Sparks, Mr.. Marilyn, Mrs. Urger, and others of the Drury-
lane corps; antesaming to upwards of fifty persons,
Mr. PALM= addre d Mr. SIAN as follows:
4, To make any comment, after what has been una-
nimously expressed in the donation, would be superfluous. bat
*Bove this, you cannot feel more' satidaction in receiving the
than I bare pleasure in presenting it, by the desire ut the
Ladies and Gentlemen whose names are here subscribed. Permit
me to give you this Cup, wishing you health, happiness, and long
Efe to enjoy it.
MU. IMAM% IMPLY.
Gentlemen.—lf I ever lamented the want of eloquence It is
on the present occasion, when 1 feel bow incapable I am to reply
so my friends in the glowing and brilliant language they have
used. I cannot but lament my deficiency, and express my plea.
surable feelings in the dictates of my heart. Gentlemen, it is
net hyperbole when I declare that this moment is the proutiestof
my existence in public favour. There has been, there is, there
will be those, that hold an equal, perhaps superior share • but
the superiority I hive gained in the attachment of my brother
• professionals, I will resign to no one. It has ever been my study
to maintain their good opinion, and this token of regard I proudly
conceive a testimony of the success of my endeavours. As trite
feeling, I humbly consider, can be expressed in few words, I
shalt endeavour to be as brief as possible ; but I must be deemed
Invensible it i did not express bow fully I appreciate the honour
conferred on me, in the presence now, and past attentions of
Mr. PAL*. as, the Father ea, star. A certain prejudice gene-
rally exiats In tavour of early impressions, particularly the vete-
ran who can remember the old andocknowiedged superior school
the respect they owe the memories of a GAILIICE BARRY.
and Client, makes them consider aim always alive and pre.
sew; consequently I must say, the approbation of a man who
yes, trod the boards with those whose tame must live for ever, is
the midst Ora of dramatic commendation. Still, I say, I aboidd
receive this truly valuable donation with diffidence, did sot my
heart whisper me, that my prelusion ! success but gratifies me
eo tar as it procures me the means of serving those who may net
be equally tortunate; nor can envy, however violent egabut me,
pulsate a bold asseveration—Exasrm siso sasdates. 1°
Gentlemen, with offering you, individually and all, mcy=/
tbenks, assuring you-that it shitil always be my study td preserecti
your good wishes, and that the action of this bent is engraved on
my heart, sad Will live there, sumeria in cienia.7