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London, England, 1819-09-02 00:00:00

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Another proof of successful dramatic fertility
trade its appearance here last night, under the title
of The President ;or,The Peasant's Daughter; founded
on a highly interesting domestic tale, and worked up
to a degree of pathos, mingled v ith much of rational
mirth, which excited the smiles of all, and the tears,
of most, of a brilliant and numerous audience. The
distresses of a peasant's daughter, seduced by the son
.of an opulent Noble, form the leading feature of the
draina ; and combined with the dignified rectitude
of a State President, who refuses to compromise his
judicial character to gain the woman he loves; and
this character again relieved by others, who unite
the pleasant style of farce with what nearly ap-
proaches to scenes of superior genteel comedy, con-
stitute a pleasing tout ensemble, which was uncom-
monly well acted throughout; and the additional
credit gained by the Manager's Muse, was rendered
still more honourable by the determined zeal which
seemed to animate all his corps dramatique. The
various Artists'were no less successful—the scenery,
muiic, and dresses, being all beautiful and appro.
priate. The Piece was re-announced with repeated
and unanimous plaudits, many repetitions of which
graced the succeeding Meladrame of Richard the
Fira, which seems to gain strength by each night's
production.

THEODORE Hoot, a very successful dramatic wri-
ter, is the author of the very lively and interesting
Piece, entitled Pigeons and Crows, produced at the
Haymarket Theatre.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of
kti:r are expecteu to honour the Haymarket The-
atre with their presence next Saturday.
At the Haymarket Theatre,' on Tuesday everting,
when Sancho, the Gorerror of Barataria, made this
observation—" I have a mortal hatred to cutting
throats, and I am a very great enemy to starving
also," his Courtiers seemed surprised, but the English
audience loudly testified their approbation of the
sentiment.

Monday last, Mrs. ROBINSON, took her Benefit, at,l
the Tunbridge Wells Theatre, under the immediate
patronage of Lady COLEVILE. The Marchioness
ConNwALLts, Lady ByaoN, and a numerous assean-
blage of Fashionables, honoured the House with
their presence. The entertainments consisted of Wild
Oats, Ilabr an Hour in England, and The Sultan.
Mrs. ROBINSON looked and acted delightfully the
part of the fair Quakeress, and was equally success-
ful in that of Rozalana. Mr. YATES'S Rover evinced
an astonishing versatility cf talent.—The House %as
crowded to excess.

When Richard Cour de Lion was first presented on
the Stage, Mr. KEMisLE played the part of the King,
in which he sung. During one of the rehearsals of
this Opera, Mr:Kamm.; anxious, no doubt to get
to the end of his song, had fairly outstripped the
exertions of the orchestra. " Bless my soul. Mr.
Kamate," exclaimed SHAW, the leader, "how sadly
you are murdering time !" " Well, Mr. Siinw," re.
plied the Tragedian, " I am, at any rate, more met-
ciful than you, who are continually beating him!"
The Ladies of Chigwell gave an elegant Fete on
Saturday last, in the gipsey stile, in the centre of Ep-
ping, or Hainault Forest. The party, about forty ne
number, assembled at the foot of Hog-bill, and
took of a cold collation, during which a band of
music, previously stationed on the spot, played a
variety of airs. After the repast, dancing Commenced
on the turf with the " Finder, vows danse" under the
trees, decorated u kit garlands. Quadrilles succeeded
the country dances, and the company did not separate
until late in the evening.
MISFORTUNE or BEING UGLY (from the Portuguese
of M. D'OLlvainn).--A girl was on tle point of
being hanged at Vienna, her youth and beauty made
a great impression upon the heart of one of the spec-
tators,"vlic, was a Neapolitan, a middle-aged man,
b.,:t excessively ugly. As he had but a few moments
to n:ake up his mind, rut immediately to the place
of execution, and declaring his intention to marry
the criminal, demanded her pardon, according to the
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MISFORTUNE OF asaNn UGLY (from the Portuguese that the box produced did not bear the slightest ss all auistance was
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, of M. D'Otivenaa).--A girl was on tl)e point of milarity to his own ; and upon being assured that The Loan MAYOR desired, th
being hanged at Vienna, her youth and beauty made there was no other in the coach, he instantly posted not attend to any clamour, bat
a great impression upon the heart of one of the spec- back to Bridgewater, taking with him the doubtful act with their usual propriety
' ! 1 tators,^vho was a Neapolitan, a middle-aged man, luggage. On arriving at the Globe Inn, the land- said he had got the money pi
h7.t excessively ugly. As he had but a few moments lord and waiters were summoned, from whom he and partly from a strange gets
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to make up his mind,l:e ran immediately to the place demanded, in accents not over mild, the production the officers that he received ii
I of execution, and declaring his intention to marry of his own portmanteau, which lie stated contained ciety. The officers added, tha
• the criminal, demanded her pardon, according to the many valuable matters. In vain the landlord and wore no shoes, they had among
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custom of the country. The pardon was granted, his attendants attempted to prove the one produced sir pair.—The LORD MAYOR 1
.'' on condition that the girl lens not averse to the match. to be the same as was brought to their house by the the father of this imposition pu
) lie accordingly addressed her in these terms: "Ma- enraged claimant, who angrily replied--N Don't you to other vagrants. The wife
dame, I am a Gentleman of some prcperty, and I think I ought to know my own portmanteau? I will and declared that she should
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row with, for the first time, that 1
were a King, only take my oath this is not mine!" Haying described bed in is day or two.—The L .
that I might offer you a stronger proof of my attach- the contents of his lust treasure, the landlord pro. dined to send the n hole famili
meet."—" Alas ! Sit, (replied the girl), I am fully posed opening the trunk in dispute ; as it might if. upon being appealed toin this
... : sensible of your affeetittail-aid generosity ; but lam lord the means of discovering its real ovraer, who struck hint chat the appearance
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my sentiments. Lint . y, they controut my: by mistake. Upon opening it, the landlord and his , ' eon to make the experimen
i fate, and I prefer the . with which lam threat- mett-were astonished by the following exclamation it was stated to the Loan MA'
ened, to marrying so u &fellow as you are !" The from their positive claimant-:-" What a d-4 fool seemed in a state of pregnancy
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_sive I made myself; it is my own portmaataap more than four or five months
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