Star.
London, England, 1821-08-31 00:00:00

THEATIZTS.

ITAYNIA RKrv.—This popular Thentre displayed a
full ancl fashionable attendance last night, and the se-
veral Pieces went off with eclat. They were all of tho'
lively character, corresponding with the lor.g-estab-
li2led character of the House for genuine wit and
humour,
ENGLISH OPERA-Housr..—An amusing bagatelle,
entitled A Cure for Coxcombs, was last night pro-
duced at this Theatre. In the short compass of One
Act we cannot fairly expect intricacy of plot or
variety of incident. If the characters be agreeable,
and the dialogue sprightly, we have a right to be
satisfied. These qualities belong, in a very consider-
able degree, to the new Operetta.
The fable turns on the inordinate vanity of young Easel
(W Kamm), a fop, who imagines that every woman, however
respectable, who treats hint with common civility and politeness,
feels a testdresse for his person. This fidoois has been sent by
his friends in the country to study the law ; but, as the Play-
houses and taverns had a greater charm fqr him than the Inns 1
of Court, he soon dissipates his allowance, and endeavours to
subsist by practising as a portrait-painter. In this capacity he
procures admittance into the house of Mr. Trusted, (ROW BOTIIA3i)
during the absence of the master, and, mistaking the politeness
of Mrs. Trugall for the unequivocal indications of violent affec-
doe, he makes himself exceedingly ridiculous by the fustian which
he pours forth, in °Met to prove to the Lady that her supposed
tenderness is not thrown away on an ungrateful or inanimate
object. She is piqued at his presumption, and determines, if
possible, to "cure the coxcomb." On the return of her husband
site contrives to have Easel placed in an apartment where he
most hear all that passes between her and her spouse. She then
describes all that had occurred, expresses her utter contempt for
the popinjay who bad attempted to insinuate himself into her
good graces, and insinuates that she has, in pelf°, a pleasant
revenge. This is an excellent scene. The situatitm of Easel,
who expected to have heard himself described as a paragon of
perfection, but who is assailed by the most contemptuous epi-
thets, is extremely comic. The-arrival of Umbras, the uncle of
Easel, who, not having heard from his nephew for some time,
has come to town in search of him, forms the acsia of his mils-
fortunes. Ile Is suffered to emerge from his imprisonment, and,
thoroughly bumbled, be declares his determination to think less
highly of himself, and more favourably of the female character
for the future.

The characters are neatly drawn. That of Adam
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—a landator temporis acti—a bewailcr of good old
times that are past, is excellent, and was admirably
supported by WILKINSON. He sang a good comic
song with the most humorous effect. Airs. Trustall
found an excellent representative in Miss BLANCH-
ARD. The dialogue does not aspire to the dignity
of wit ; but,
" Arm'd with light points, antitheses, and puns,"
it pleases by its cheerfulness and vivacity. One or
two of the repartees, are, however, a little too broad.
The Performers did ample justice to their respective
characters; and the Piece, which is the production
of Mr. BEASLEY, went off exceedingly well.—The
House was well filled.

Covent Garden Theatre will re-open on Monday,
the 24th of September.
Mr. CONNOR, of Covent Garden, is now the fa-
vourite performer of the Irish characters at the Dub-
lin Theatre.

DE.vrit or Pr.nronNtras.—Some how or other,
actors and actresses generally contrive, like cowards,
to " die many times before their death !" We recol-
lect hearing once, in London, that Mr. KEMBL.E Was
no more, but on going to Covent •Garden the same
evening, the first pers,)n we met, coming out of the
box we were entering, was Mr. KESIBLE himself!—
A few months ago, Madame CATALAN[ VL as dead in
Italy, now she is singing in England ! Some time
alter, Madame FODOR had breathed her last, in ex-
cruciating agonies, by drinking vinegar to keep down*
her shape—only a few days had elapsed till it was
announced that she was warbling at Paris, without a
thought either of death or vinegar ! Last week Miss
Bynns•elied in Dublin—next day we hear from the
Dublin Evening Post, that though not dead, she is as
angelic as ever. And another Paper, perhaps the
sly journalist that first published her decease, instead
of noticing her singing, says, he is happy to learn she
is recovering from lea late severe indisposition—an in-
disposition of which, perhaps, she herself never so
much as dreamt.

Mrs. INCHBALD, a little before her death, delivered
to an intimate female friend the only copy that she
ever made of her Diary, with a strict injunction that
it should be destroyed. It was represented to her,
that a compliance with this request would be an in-
justice to her literary fame; but she observed, that
what she had written might, if published, hurt the
feelings of some who survived her ; and that, though
dictated at the time by the most honest intentions, it
might probably be found to contain a tincture of pre-
judice. Therefore, with rare and honourable candour,
she insisted on making the sacrifice, and the work
was accordingly destroyed,
Lord BLANTYRE has granted the handsome deduc-
tion of fifteen pet' cent. to his tenants off last year's
rent, for which they have returned their thanks.
A few days since, as a young Gentleman of the
neighbourhood of Hereford, was fishing with a drag-
net, assisted only by two keepers, they caught, at one
draught, 167 brace of tench, the smallest of which
weighed above half a pound.
In Turkey nothing is more common. han for Mos-
sulmans to take several glasses of strong spirits by
way of appetizer. Lord BYRON say, he has seen
them take even as many as six of raid before dinner,
and swear that they dined the better for it ; he tried
the experiment, but was like the Scotchman, who
having heard that the birds called killiewiaks were
admirable whets, ate six of them, and complained
Mat he was no hungrier Man when he began.
A Female Cut respondent observes, that having oc-
casion to stop at a poulterer's in Leadenhall-market,
a few days since, the saw the man picking a fowl,
which, to her surprise and horror, she found to be
alive ! She related the Net to the master, who was
engaged at the time at a distant part of the shop, and
whom she imagined to be ignorant of the barbarous
fact ; but her surprise Was greatly increased, and her
indignation roused, by his coolly replying, " Madam,l
they always do so !" It is said, that feathers from a
live fowl are more valuable to the upholsterers, than
when taken otherwise : but surely, in this boasted
age of refinement—in this land which prides itself
for its humanity—cupidity does nut so far prevail
over the gentler passions as to render such a barba-
rous action general.
CAUTION.—On the 21st instant, Mr. Joseph Jeens,
clothier, of Uley, Gloucestershire, was convicted, be-
fore the Rev. W. L. BA I: Lit and W. M. ADEY, Esq. in
the mitigated penalty of £lO, for paying to John
Austin, a Wtil 6man in his employ, show goods for
Iris is ayes in lieu of nuraey, 4;orarar y to the statute.

CORRESPONDENCE RETWEENT
WAIT lIMAN AND LO:fD BAT _LB...

V.rhi?.e'us:!„turast 28, 18
•
hays to acknowledge the receipt o: your lett ,of
the "7th instant, relative to a riot whict took 1•"...e.e at 6,i •
bridge, 011 Sunday last.
" I had, before the receipt of your letter, ziven directionif„,
an inquiry to be made into the circumstances of that ti ansac
in consequence of representations made to me, which I ant
bound to say differ in many essential particidars (rem the clte.
went which I have received horn you.
" I cannot refrain from expressing my regrtt and M!•p
that when the civil power under your direction sea. ft.
quate (as you State; for the preservation of the peace anus g :he
' people,' a mob should have been permitted to remain in a 0,11.
titled state of riot, after the soldiers had been withdrawn wit tat
their barracks, until the Riot Aa: was read by 111 r. Conant,
znd
the rioters dispersed by the peace officers coder hit immesh
orders ; and I do rot understand that in the execution of tLis
dray he received any assirtaate from you.
" I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
" Mr. Sheriff Waithman. " BATHURST.'

‘, Bridge-street, Angus,: 29, int.
" Dlr Lottn—As my aject In the representation I had the
honour to make to his Majesty's Government through y..ar
Lordship of the circumstances of the affray which occurred
within my own observation at Knightsbridge on Sunday, wA
the performance of what appeared to Ine to he an indispensilde
duty, your Lordship's note acknowledging the receipt of the
communication would seem to require no reply, more especially
as your Lordship intimates that you have given directions f..;
inquiry into the circumstances of this transaction; and, ankle h
bound to acknowledge your Lordship's candour in ceneaul4.
eating the receipt of representations which differ in many es.
dal particulars from my statement, I should have relied in con,
lidence upon the result of that inquiry establishing the flctil
had the honour to represent to your Lordship.
d' It appears, however, highly important to that inquiry dm
I should explain to your Lordship, that although I was on de
spot for nearlv nine hours, and did not retire till I had assured
myself, by ridi.ig about in different directions for above an hour
and a half after the affray with the military, that trarquillity
was perfectly restored, no Riot Act was read within my heriri
or knowledge at or near Knightsbridge barracks on Sunday bat:
if, therefore, the Riot Act was read by 31r. Conant, 134.1 the
rioters dispersed by the peace-officers under his orders, yoz
Lordship will perceive that this must have arisen from son, n w
and distinct disturbance, and was not the emoequence e.f the
mob • being permitted to remain in a continued star of riot
after the soldiers had been withdrawn within their barracks.'
During the whole period I was in the vicinity I ceither saw nor
heard of the attendance of any Magistrate; and your Lordship
cannot but feel equal surprise with myself that the 1141 Sheriff
of the County, at the bead of the civil power, should have re,
ceived neither assistance nor communication from )Ir. Conant or
any other :Magistrate.
" The representation I had the honour to forward to your
Lordship, gross violation of the public peace and daring
outrage statedpo a
nthecivil power by the Life Guards at six o'clock,
the circumstances of which I need not repeat; and your Lord,
ship's reply appears to have reference only to some unforeseen
occurrences two hours afterwards, and consequently coull net
have provoked the previous assault by the soldiery, and which,
therefore, neither concerns me nor the subject of the ccm?ilitt,
which still remains the same, and demands rigorous inquiri 4
exemplary satisfaction.—l have the honour to be, my Lord,
" Your Lordship's obedient humble servant,
" The Right Ilou. Earl Bathurst. " it. WA MA'

A Day and Sunday School has been established at
Liverpool, for the instruction of the 010 t-en of Sea.
men sued others connected with the shipping of that
port; for which purpose a large room has been fitted
up, which will accommodate 400 children, who are
to pay one penny per week each for their instruction.

Among other whimsical things produced by his
NIAJESTY'S Visit to Dublin, the following Notice ors
the gate of the College has caused much merriment.
The Vice-Provost, the Rev. JOHN BARRETT, in his
capacity of Librarian, caused to be posted at the en-
trance of the University a slip of paper, on which
was written—

Observe, that the Library is closed for three days, fur the
purpose of cleaning " JOHN BARRETT !"

A few days previously, a Gentleman of the Uni-
versity, who had lost ten pounds, advertised it at the
same place, as follows:

" Lost, by Mr. A—, of No. 9, College, the sum of Xin. if
found by a poor man, .12 reward will be given him; if by oper-
ant) above accepting of the reward, the £2 to be handed to the
Sockty for the Suppression of Mendicity."

A wag, observing that the advertisement omitted
to say that the reward would be given on returning
the money, scribbled the following underneath:

" Found, by a Gentleman, the XlO mentioned above, n
of which have been banded to the Secretary of the idendicity
Society by the finder, who has pocketed the balancefor haws* I

Early on Saturday morning, W. CLIFT, who has
been many years jockey to Earl Ferzwittram, was
found lying by the water-side, opposite Wellington,
row, York, near the ferry steps, with his pockets
rifled and two of his ribs broken. It appears he had
been in company with some friends, on the evening
preceding, at Mrs. Smarr's, the Black Dog, in dub-
ber-gate, where the glass had circulated pretty freely;
he left that place rather late, and it is supposed he
had been enticed into one of those houses which are
at once a nuisance and a disgrace. In this house, it
is believed, he had been robbed of the sum of £33,
and turned out in the miserable condition he was
found. Two men were apprehended on Saturday
morning, under suspicion of being concerned in this
diabolical act, one of whom is a well known notori-
ous character. They were remanded until the root
man is able to attend to give evidence.
Friday morning, a poor woman and her child were
saved from drowning by the humane exertions of the
Bev. W. FARMER, of Hanky, Staffordshire, who was
bathing at the time on the South shore, between the
Toll-house and Jackson's Dim, at Liverpool. At
about 200 yards distance, Ire saw the woman carry
her child to the edge of the water to bathe it. Un-
acquainted with the place, and misinformed by a
man who stood upon the spot, she went in, and was
instantly beyond her depth : she uttered a shriek and
sunk, but rose again. Mr. FARMER instantly ran to
the spot, but before he reached the place anodrer
Gentleman came, and plunged in to the woman's rt-
lief. He also got beyond his depth, and was too much
engaged in saving himself to afro: d the drowning W
man and her child any assistance. The woman was
sinking over head a third time when Mr. FARUEI
came up, and providentially succeeded in bringing
1 her to the shore. The strength of maternal affection
was striking in this affecting case. The poor woman's
sole care seemed to be the preservation of her child:
for when her head was under water, she held her chi:d
up above the water, and the first words she could
articulate after she was delivered from her perilous
, situation were, "0 my child ! omy child !" Iler
deliverer said, " Be composed, you and your dear
child are safe." The object of the writer of this artick
is, to caution persons from bathing in places with
which they are not well acquainted. It was but oo
LI Sunday week a young mats was thou 'led while hart:-
:ling near the same spot; and it was nut far dissa
"Ig.c aLc luneatted young Searces lnst his lite,