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A nae Operatic Drama, in two acts, was last night
produted, under the tide of The Brown Max. The
persimar from which this Piece takes its name, like
" the Green Man" in the play so called, is an eccen-
tric character, excessively abrupt in his manner, and
possessing an extraordinary ascendancy over the rest
of the dransatis persona. Leoni, a young soldier
returned from the wars, is the lover of Clara, and
their union is supposed to be on the eve of taking
place, when her father, Franconi, to save himself
ffom ruin, orders her to transfer her affections to
sitiatfitati the protegee of The Brow* Max, who is
understood to be exceedingly rich. Manfredi, how-
ever, is commanded by his patron to renounce Clara,
the latter having discovered that he (Afanfreas)isthe
object of her abhorrence. In consequence of this
mandate, and with a view to possess himself of The
.orosen Man's wealth, who, it seems had given him
reason to expect-that he would make him his heir,
Manfredi, in a sporting party, endeavours to deprive
his jaatron of life, but by mistake shoots Franconi,
whom The Brown Man had just attired in his own
clothes. Manfredi and The Brown Man are sus-
pected of the crime; both are examined, and both
are liberated cm' their parole... .Circumstances how-
ter,-lead 7'h: Brown Man to conclude that die shot
was intended for him ; he contrives to fix the guilt
on Nfaxfiydi, and various corroborative proofs are
stlpplied, which remove every doubt.
,The criminal
is presented with a box, which he supposes to con-
tain his mother's jewels, and whisk he is told has
that within it which may save him from the scaffold.
On opening it he finds a pistol, with a note direct-
inghim to use it for his own destruction. lie de
clines doing so in the first instance, but tubsequently
attempts suicide, when he is prevented from exe.
cuting his purpose. Franconi re-appears, nearly re.
covered from his wound, and pardons the villain
who had inflicted it. The Brown Max proves him-
self to be Rochbruno, the long lost brother of Fran-
cool, and every obstacle to the union of Leoni and
Clara is of course removed.
In the progress of this Drama, scenes of consider-
able interest and some pleasantry occur; and till the
conclusion of the second act, nothing in the slightest
dfgrec objectionable occurred. Here, however, the
revolting action on the part of Manfredi, of placing
apistol in his mouth for the purpose of self-destruc-
tioo, met with considerable disapprobation ; and the
andienee were further offended at The Brown Man,
yaw was supposed to be a moral character, being
ssilfde'to breathe a bitter reproach in the ear of Max-
for, not committing the recommended suicide.
ese circumstances caused the Piece to be opposed
14 its termination; and though, notwithstanding this
partial drawback, the majority were decidedly in its
Avner,
the
when Mr. DOWTON came forward to an-
nounce the Piece for repetition, it was impassible to
hear what he said. The objectionable parts however
ate so very few, that we are of opinion such altera-
tions may easily be made as will not fail to ensute
the permanent success of the Piece. If the scene
we have particularly noticed, with some modifica-
tion of the circumstance of placing the real as well
as the suspected Murderer upon his parole, there can
be tus doubt that the humour and interest of The
Br:lmi Man will carry him triumphantly through
the season. •

The acting was very good. Dowrox was truly
impressive in some of the scenes ; and the playful•'
ness of Miss KELLY came in pleasing contact with
the easy vivacity of WRENCII, who gave Leoni much
snore life and spirit than usually fall to the lot of the
hero of an Operatic Drama. HARLEY made the
most of a slight but pleasant sketch which connected
him with the Piece ; T. P. Coox played the villain
with great effect, and Miss Cnttew wx.-bled
deli ht-
fully some agreeable airs, furnished by REEVE. The
overture, and the whole of the music, were much
applauded ; and we repeat, it is our decided opinion,
that a fe.w alterations and curtailments, will make
rne Broom ,Mtn e stand his ground, and run trium-
phantly through the season.

VAIDLALL.—A numerous and elegant company
attended these Gardens on Wedneseay evening. 411
splendid scene presented itself to their admiring eyes,
while their ears were equally gratified by one of the
best selected Concerts (performed by a unique Band),
consisting of the most popular compositions 9f HAN-
GiIEAVEINI, MOZART, &c. The singers, headed
by Airs. BLAND. exerted themselves with the best ef-
fect, and Mr. %V. PARSE'S oboe concerto, with the
introduced air, Me Blue Bells ve Scctlend, justly de-
served.the distinguished applause it obtained. Ma-
dame,Suctur displayed uncommon animation, and in
hpr.ascent appeared to be almost supernatural. The
Uyike of C.a&asece's birth•day will be celebrated on
Monday,. and a few more evenings brings a most
successful season to Its brilliant termination.
~ige.,Optivaast and Mrs. EDWIN are among the en,
;agements made by Mr. ELLISTOS, for the approach-
ru.seascin, at Drury-Lane Theatre.
DA the.gth instant, the Larch, a vessel belonging
to the Duke 9f Auteat., and built of larchwood, was
Oninotied at Perth, in fine style, amidst the cheers of
&greater concourse of spectators than is ever remem-
beire4,rp have assembled on a similar occasion. The
ae and Duchess, who were present, had provided
441 e iant collation, which a numerous party partook
of Au rnarqeets erected on the green. Amongst this'
distinguished assemblage were observed, the Earl
of KINDODLL, the family cf GRAY, Lord Buse.
La E. Moscaterse, Lord and Lady Neweoata
srr Axiom, Sir DAVID WEDDERDOKH,
of Mrruvaw, and the Loan Paoirtsar
-s of the City. The Duke of ATHOLL
forty years, planted upwards of
those trees on moors and rocky
considered of little or no value.
the Hussars were passing along the
on horseback, the singularity of
Gentleman to observe to another,
supposed to be a cloak, which it is usual
wear when mounted, appeared to be
with sleeves, attached to the left
Whereupon an old woman who was
and overheard the observation, ex-
. preserve me, so it is I do ye ken," said
*ought, from the loose sleeve hinging
'a backs had but one arm, and
lest the ither at Waterloo r

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