Star.
London, England, 1820-02-18 00:00:00

THEATRES.

DRURY-LAM—This Theafre._opened last night,
for the first time since-the demise of our late la-
mented *KING. The performance chiefly consisted
of sacred musk. In part the first, a Monody, writ-
ten by Doctor BUSBY, "in respectful and grateful
remembrance of his late most. excellent MAJESTY,.
was delivered by Mrs. WEsT with great feeling and
effect. I knew that my lkdeemer livetk,. was given
by Mrs. SALMON with that richness, variety, and
power of voice, for which this Lady is so much dis-
tinguished. Hear my prayer, a duet by Miss CA RENY.
and Mrs. BLAND, was much applauded. The Grand
Funeral Scent arranged by Mr. BRAHAM, bad a
very grand effect. The first act concluded with
' Gorr save the King, which was sung by the vocal
strength of the company, and received with every
mark of respect. In part the second, Mrs. Gr.ovra
recited an Ode to Britannia, written by Mr. SOAVE,
with much force and animation. Miss CA KEW sang
Angels ever bright and fair, with charming simpli-
city. Mr. BRAHAM was encored in Sound an alarm.
The extraordinary powers of this accomplished singer
have been seldom more happily exerted. Mts. SAL-
NION next enraptured the audience by the fine exe-
cution of that noble air, Let the bright Seraphim:,
and in From mighty Kings.—Come, ever smiling
Liberty, by Miss CAREW, and a patriotic air, by Mr.
BRAMAN!, were highly applauded. To these suc
ceeded a piece, written by Dr. BUSBY, and recited
by Mr. ELLISTON. The whole concluded with Rule
Thilannia, by .the whole company. This nation..l
air was cheered with enthusiasm by the audience.
In the early part of the night a hand-bill, of which
the following is a copy, was widely distributed
through the House, and thrown in great numbers from
the gallery into the pit :

•' To be sung at Me conclusion of God save the ring, by all Lvel
Subjects of George IV. and Caroline his Queen.
" ADDITIONAL STANZA TO THE NATIONAL Amass.
.1 Gun! save Queen CAROLINE!
May thy great power divine
13Iess our good Queen !
Confound her enemies,
Make her fame pure to rise,
liaird by a Nation's cries,
God save the QUEEN !"

This was a preparative to excite an interest for her
MAJESTY in the audience, and was followed up, in
the course of the first act, with a call from the gal-
lery for a plaudit to Queen CAROLINE, of which no
notice was taken. It was revived by a few voices
from the same quarter, but was not encouraged by
the other parts of the
COVENT-GARDEN.—This Theatre re-opened yes-
terday evening. When the curtain rose, Mr. FAW-
CETT and a numerous body of the Performez's, all
attired in the deepest mourning, came forward to
sing GOD sire the King. They were welcomed with
the loud plaudits of a very genteel audience, and all
stood uncovered while the loyal strain, so long dear
to the hearts as well as the ears of Englishmen, was
sung. The first stanza of the National Anthem, so
well known, was sung without alteration. The fol-
lowing three new verses, written by G. COLMAN the
Younger, were added for Mrs. DICKONS, Miss M.
TREE, and Miss STEPHENS:

Sc/o—Mrs. DICKONS.
LORD ! wkile thy chasening hiond,
Wide through this loyal land,
Sorrow doth fling,
• Each Briton's heart-felt tear,
Shed o'er the Father's bier,
Bids us the Sou revere;
Gon save the KING !

Solo--Miss M. Tare.
Long may \Var's clangour cease;
Long may the Dove of Peace
Here spread her wing !
Lull'd, thus, in sweet repose,
Oh! from domestic foes,
Oh ! from black Treason's blows,
listAvirri guard the KING !

Churui.

Soto—Miss Searar, s.
While GEORGE'S praise we sound!
Rally his throne around!
United cling ;
Think who upheld his Sire !
Who quell'd the Despot's fire!
Rais'd Britain's Glory higher;
'Tomas GROROE our KING !
Full Chorus.
GOD save great G macs our Kix°, Stt.

Chorus.

These sentiments were perfectly in unison with
those of the whole House, and the most fervent ap-
probation requited the efforts of the Performers, and
when the curtain fell loud and continued cries of
encore compelled the Managers to raise it again, and
Goctsave the King was sung a second time amidst the
strongest demonstrations of satisfaction anJ loyalty,
from all parts of the Theatre. On announcing the
Play for Saturday, Mr. ABBOTT addressed the audi-
ence, and informed them that from the non-arrival
of Mr. YATES, the Manager claimed their indul-
gence to substitute, for Love, Law, and Physic, the
after-piece of Rosina, in which Miss TREE, being re-
covered froth her illness, would perform Rosina. As
no intimation had been received from MreYATES, the
Managers were unprepared for any other change ;
and as he had ever been punctual and attentive, they
feared greatly that some accident had befallen him.
The proposition was received with applause.

During the reading of a Message from the KING
in the House of Commons, custom requires the
Members should be uncovered. Last evening seve-
,ral of the Members being new, were not Aware of
this form, but a hint from their more experienced
companions soon induced them to doff their hats.
DuaLIN, Faae 14.—The Ribbonmen, in the county
of Galway, are making frightful progress in their au-
dacity ; and the Civil Power, with the assistance of
the Military in the neighbourhood, is scarcely able
to put them down.
CORNZICHANG; MARK-LANE, FEBRUARY .

Our Market not being open on Wednesday, produced
a large accumulation of arrivals of all Grain, since
Monday, particularly of Barley, which article is full
s. per gr.•cheaper—a considerable quantity remained
on hand, especially of the secondary qualities.—Fine
Wheat supports 11Ioriday's prices, but the demand
was not brisk, except for prime samples of. white.—.
Oats are Is. per quarter lower, the supply being very
large.—.-In Beans and Peas there is no alteration.
StatIIttICLELD MAIRIULT, Faa. jB.—Beef, 45,61 to sa. 641. per
stone of albs. ; Mutton, 5s Od. to ss. 83. Veal, sa. Od. to 7s. Od.
Pork Si Od. to 75.0 d.; Lotrtb Os. to Ca. Od.—Cattle at Market—
Beasts, 4 Kt ; Calves, 90; Sheep and Lanba, 5,520; Pltyg,•, so
Hay, per load, V. Lou..o 41. ius. Clrrcr% a. c• 61.20.. 'straw,
16.11. 15s.

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