Star.
London, England, 1827-08-10 00:00:00

MANCHESTER, duo 9.

STATE OF TRADIL—We are happy to say, that an-
other advance upon calicoes took place in our market
en Tuesday last, which, when added to the previous
advances that have from time to time been obtained,
makes the rise of that description of cloth full 25 per
cent. above the lowest quotation at what they were
sold durinv the late deptession. The stocks of calicoes
have not been so low, we believe, for many years as
they are at the ptesont moment. There has not, how-
ever, much been done in the yarn trade for exportation.
The demand for it has been indeed limited for some
time in the Continental mat kets, but there has been an
increasing demand for India, especially for finer yarns.
We understand that the demand for the Continent also
has lately been for finer numbers than formerly, and
we are happy to add that the wages of weaving are
now sufficient to enaasle the weaver to earn, by indus-
try, a comfortable livelihood, having risen in some in-
stances as much as 125 per cent.—Maftchester Herald.

BLACCIURN, AUO. B.—STATE OF Truism—Though
subject to occasional check and variation, the appear-
ance of this district is nevertheless that of gradual im-
prorement.—Blackburm Mail.

WESTERN LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC

IN4TITUTION.

Although two years have not elapsed since the first
establishment of this excellent Institution, it has already
attained a high point of excellence. It possesses a good
Library, presents to its Members great facilities for the
acquirement of languages and the various sciences, and
is conducted with the utmost decorum, liberality, and
respectability. Such an establishment is worthy of the
approval of his MAJESTY, and it is therefore gratifying
to observe, that it is especially honoured with his pa-
tronage. The LORD CHANCELLOR and Mr. Pam. are
numbered among the Vice-Patrons. Last night the The-
atre was opened for the first time, and thus the whole of
the arrangements are now completed. The theatre is of a
convenient size, and fitted up with neatness; a little snore
attention to the ventilation is perhaps desirable. Mr.
Hurry DRUMMOND, the President, on taking the Chair,
shortly addressed the audience. He congratulated the
Members of the Institution on the completion of their
arrangements, and bore testimony " of the indefatiga-
ble, zealous, and conscientious manner" in which the
Committee had discharged their functions. The worthy
Chairman also congratulated the Members of the In-
stitution on being honoured with the patronage of their
SOVEREIGN, which, he observed, was rendered the
more valuable by the fact, that no one was more ca-
pable of appreciating the utility of such institutions,
and the great advantages flowing from education
and a cultivation of the Fine Arts than his MAJESTY
was. The remark was received with warm and ge-
neral approbation. Oa the Chairman resunsing his
seat, Mr. S. WESLEY commenced a course of Lectures
on Music. After some preliminary ob ervations, the
Lecturer proceeded to define the nature and properties
cia ta,te for music. He explained the difference be-
mein an ear, a taste, and a soul for music, and some of
his illustrations were felicitous. The investigation was
interesting, and excited attention and applause. After
performing several pieces on the organ and pianoforte,
selected from MOZART, HAYDN, PURCELL, JACKSON,
ta. in a masterly manna, the Lecturer concluded by
pronouncing some severe strictures on the great mass
olthe compositions which at present inundate the music
shops, and too often receive encouragement and ap-
proval on the stage. He confessed, however, that the
science of music is more generally and successfully cul-
tivated at present than it was at any former period, and
'aura a high eulogium on the taste and execution fre-
quently displayed by female performers, amateur as
well as professional. TheTheatre was extremely crowded,
and a considerable portion of the audience was com-
posed of elegantly-dressed Ladies.