Star.
London, England, 1818-02-16 00:00:00

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liCritees MR A 7ORIL—DOX Cinema was pefofr►ie'd
the second rime this season oil Saturday bight, to an
extremely brilliant and crowded audience, and we do
not recollect to have ever witnesssed a petforiunkie
abounding with so much pleasure.
DR UST-LAN. TlitAtilL—Miss SMITHSON Magid
the part of Ellen, in The Mk of Clyde, en Sigutday
evening. In the first scenes she appeared to feel
considerable embarrassment and agitation, Width,
however, had the effect rather of increasing the into
rest than diminishing the force of her acting. But
she acquired more boldness and self-possession as the
advanced, and in the principal scenes WWI 110 emi-
nently successful u even to exceed her first perform•
=ca. In the second act, she gave several most
powerful and happy touches of agonised tenderness,
which produced the deepest emotion. The House
was crowded, and acknowledged a power over its
sympathies by lively and repeated applause.

The LORD LIEUTENANT of Ireland *on in state,
on Monday last, to the Dublin Theatre. The .per-
formances commanded, were The Beehive, The De-
serter, and Turn Out, in each of which Miss Kett:
appeared.
Mr. Mtruntri still continues on the invalid list of
new Drury, and it is said, intends to retire from the
stage at the end of the present season, like his worthy
friend BANnisrus, to enjoy a meritoriously acquired
independence. _ _

It appears from a list lately published, that modern
patronage has (ratted in England not less thin 931
professional artists, of various descriptions, in and
near the metropolis; of whom there are 532 painters,
45 sculptors, 149 architects, 93 engravers in line, 38
in mixed style, 19 in mezzotinto, 113 in aquatinta, 22
on wood ; and it deserves to be especially noticed,
among the painters there are no less than 43 ladies.
The Marquis and Marchioness of LaNanowx re-
turned to town on Saturday, from the Duke of BED-
FORD'S seat, Woburn Abbey.
Mr. S. F. a young Gentleman of Kilkenny, has
been committed to the.gaol of that city, for the for-
cible abduction of the youngest daughter of Mrs. M.
a Lady residing near that city. The circumstance has
plunged several respectable families into deep distress.
The Batchelor's Ball aed Supper was given on
Wednesday evening, at York. house, Bath. Thelaclies'
dresses on this occasion were irstremely magnificent,
and their caps of course set in the most attractive
manner ; and no doubt remains, but before the annual
return of this elegant entertainment, many of. the
members will be duqualiifed.
Monday two sailors belonging to the later frigate
quarrelled and fought i*Leith, in the course of which
one of them struck the other a severe blow about the
groin, which almost instantly deprived him of life.
The survivor is in custody. •
Monday se'nnight, as five boys, who were employed
in the pit at Birch Coppice Colliery, about five miles
from Tamworth, were ascending from the pit, the
chain broke, and they were precipitated to the beittim
Four of them were killed upon the spot, and no hopes
are entertained of the recovery of the other. .
ACCIDENTS IN THE LATE • Foo.—Tuesd4,- 'the
Balloon Coach, from London to Birmingham, was
overturned near Towcester, .and the coachman was
killed.; and on the same day the Prince CAitourg
Coach, from Liverpool to Birmingharb, was over-
turned betweenWarrington and Knutsford—Lthe coach
was repaired, but before it reached Burslem, it. was
again upset in turning a corner, and seven passengers
were severely hurt, some having fractured bones : Oee
young lady had her arm broken in two plateaf.--
The Nelson Coach, from London to Portsmouth, was
overturned about 12 o'clock on Friday night, at Cob--
Jam. Owing to the ext:eme density of tie fog,:the
coach was driven on a bank on the side of the road ;
fortunately no lives were lost, although the coach
was full, inside and out ; four persons were much hurt.
Paris Papers say, that in some sleep quarries of a
village, near Caen, crocodiles eggs have been fdonci.
EDINBURGH CORN MARKET, FEBRUARY rt.
We had a good supply of Wheat to-day, and, fine
being in demand, sold of last prices ; but inferior, of
which there was a large proportion, was very heavy,
and a considerable quanity remained unsold ; best 44t.
current 355. to 435. 6d. A good supply of Barley :
one fine parcel brought 365. current 275. to 335. A
'very large supply of Oats: Seed 2s. dearer: prices
30s. to 38s. Nlcaling very heavy, ancifull Is. lowe :
current 20s. to 30s. Peans and Beans. without alte-
ration : best 335.