Star.
London, England, 1826-09-26 00:00:00

COVENT-GAUDEN.

This Theatre opened last night for the Season. The
interior has of course been regilded and painted, hilt
with these exceptions no other alteration has taken place.
The National Anthem was exceedingly well executed
by the vocal strength of the Company ; indeed so milab
so, that it was loudly encored. The Play selected for
the occasion was Pizarro. Mr. YOUNG made his first
appearance at this Theatre these two Seasons in t.'se sr.
duous character of Rolla ; and never appeared to more
advantage. His reception ova: flattering in the extrt me,
and his acting convinced us that he Was grateful for
the very distinguished marks of popular favour Kith
which he was received. The other characters were sup.
ported by old favourites, all of whom on their entrance
were received with applause. Mrs. SLOMA 14 and Mrs.
FAUCIT, as Cora and Elvira, were extremely effect-
ive; indeed the whole Play passed off with great eclat.
During the evening the gods were very unruly, and they had be.
come so boisterous during the fourth act as wholly to interrupt the
performance; the consequence was, that in the middle of the scene
where Elvire tries to induce Rolla to stiletto Piearro, Yoe isc and 3lrs.
FAVCIT were compelled to leave the stage. The tumult continued
to increase, and there were loud calli fur the Manager from various
parts of the House. A Gentleman in the dress circle was particularly
conspicuous in his demand for "The Manager—Mr. Fawcett, I've
paid my money ; I did not come in with an order; who says they will
turn me out?— Manager—Fawcett— Manager !" At length Air. You so
came forward, and said that Mr. Fawcrrr would have had great
pleasure in appearing before them, as was his duty, at their cons.
mends; but the fact was that he was not in a fit state to present
himself (laughter), in consequence of his being in preparation for the
part he had to perform in the Farce; be was, however, directed by
Mr. Faswerre to state, that persons had been sent round to endea.
your to quell the disturbance. This address was very favourably
received. The Gentleman who bad dined was satisfied, the gods
were appeased without any one of them being propelled into a lower
region, as was frequently threatened; and the play proceeded to its
successful termination, as we have stated.
The lively farce of Charles the Secoid finished the
night's entertainment. A new Mary was introduced for
public favour, in the person of a Miss GLOVER, Baugh.
ter of the charming actress of that name. Miss GLovsa
made a fortunate selection for her debut. It seldom fails
to our lot to witneu such decided success. This young
Lady is exceedingly pretty, and, without appearing to
know it herself, she acts an' sings with a true spirit of
vivacity. She was encored in all her songs,and deservedly
so. The House was lull, and fashionxbiy attended.

Norfolk Papers have al-dyed to the 17th of August,
but they contain nothing of Importance. _ _

Accounts received from Z Ante, by way of Ancona,
contain encouraging intelligence respecting the affairs of Greece.
By the Leeward bland Mail we have intelligence
from La Guayra, of the 6th of August. The letters
appear chiefly filled with rumours respecting the march
of troops against Pau, but they are so vague and con-
tradictory, that we believe there have been no military
movements whatever. The information we have re-
ceived tends to shew the determination of the Supreme
Government to put down the insurrection (as it is now
termed) of PAVEL He is reported to have proceeded to
the banks of the Apure, to levy troops, and prevail on
the Commandants to join his cause, u hich seems on
the wane, as several letters mention that the desertion
of the troops was considerable. The rumours, however,
are too loose for us to attach much importance to the
statements. One of the letters, which enters much into
detail as to the situation of Colombia, says, "We are
assured that General BERMUDEZ is in march against
Pim." We have, however, been favoured with letters
from Angostura, of the 16th of July, which state that
General Reassume had lately been reviewing the troops
in that district, and had sailed op the Orinoko in'one
of the steam-boats (the Libertador) belonging to Col.
HAMILTON, with detachments of troops, to secure the
important military stations on the river.
POACHERS Suor.—About a fortnight ago, two men,
named Henry Smith, of Catforth, and Thomas Rawlin-
son, of Eaves Quarter, Woodplumpton, near Preston,
were shot at and much wounded, by a person who had
gone out to assist a gamekeeper of the name of Preston,
to protcct the games Smith and Rawlinson being ob-
terva d, the game-protectors called out to them to stop,
but no answer being given, and the keepers suspecting
that the poachers were aboot to drag a field for pas-
tridges, one of them fired both barrels of a double b
rr-
relied gun, and wounded both men severely in the legs
and thighs. Smith was so much hurt that he could not
stir from the spot without assistance, but ltawlinsoa
made his way home without help.
GLASGOW, SEPT. 23.—The following are the sales of
the week :-16 Sea Islands,l4l4. 17 Stained do. 71d. to 8141. 126
Boweds, 61d. to 71d. 198 Orleans, 7,1 d. to ad. 16 Deineraras,BlJ.
'to fed. 261 Egyptians, 71d. to Sid. 111 Surats, 51d. to 6d. In all,
747 bales.—lmports : None.—Our Sugar market has continued ra-
ther sluggish this week, and the sales have been confined to the im-
mediate wants of the trade. The holders, however, are extremely
firm; and the buyers, in some instances, have added the offers
they made at the commencement of the present week. There a, a
very general opinion that sugars will not decline materially.
Colonel M'DONALD. the " Wandering Minstrel," pe-
rambulated the town of Margate on Friday, playing on his bag-
pipes with astonishing gravity and self-possession. The Gallant
Colonel wears spectacles during his performance, although it is
understood he has no need of them. Several of the old acquaint-
ances of the Colonel's were looking on, but he did not notice them.
He is dressed in the Highland costume, and is followed at same
distance by a servant who receives whatever money may be ten-
dered. Three or four shillings were given by the people on the
ostsideof Jettison's Library. The Colonel sends one day's previous
notice to the Magistrates in all the towns where he intends to play.
Sunday night, as several boys were letting off fire-
works in Cock-lane, the back of Shoreditch Church, a
spark fell upon a bottle of gunpowder, which one of
the party held in his hand, uncorked, which exploded
with a terrible noise. The poor fellow's hand and one
leg were shockingly wounded by the glass, which was
driven into the flesh.

DUBLIN, SEPTEMBER'.—At one O'cinck this day,
the Stumm, steam-vessel arrived at the North-wall, from !Anibal.,
We believe the Shannon is the brst steam-vessel that has made ti.o
voyage direct front London ; and although, in the present initaoce,
abe has not performed the passage in anything th-ar the time tn..t
the proptietors caleuktted upon, yet the delay may he tally a 4.•
counted for by the inclemency of the weath:a silica Sunday la,t,un
which day the Shammy left the Thimes f,,r I)2ii.m.m I irce Vir•tu
it has blown a severe gale of wind, dote 1...1Y41at to her cour.e.

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