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London, England, 1817-03-10 00:00:00

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OiEna-Honsfu ilatordift millet
c9rnic Opera of La Manor's was revived at this
Theatre, after having been suspended for fourteen
years. This is a piece of considerable merit. There
is more action in it, and the story is more clearly and
intelligibly told, than in most other Operas. La Mo
linaro is a miller's daughter, with wh.'m every body
who sees her falls in love. The effect of this is, in
some instances, to render old beaus ridiculous;
another instance, to disembarrass a yonng lady of rank
from her lover, who is indifferent about her, and who
was to have been forced Upon her by his parents. Such
is the business which chiefly constitutes the fable. The
overture and music are extremely tine; and Louie of
the airs are familiar to till English ear, p
that beautiful one which has been adapted to our
words, " Whither my love, all ! whither art thou
gone.:' In this, Madame Fotion. who sang it in
exquisite style, was encored. signor BaAssrm, A
new performer, and a very I.;4(id actor as a hullo,
sung an excellent comic bravura with great efFct,
and caused much laughter. In this song he was en.
cored. On the %%hole, the revival of this opera was
attended with every success that could be wished.
The House boasted of an elegant audience, and al- ,
most all the boxes were filled. Among the ladies'
dresses, instead of the red shawls which were lately
strgeneral, and which gave such a uniform appear.
ance to the boxes, we observed several large satin
glossy cloaks. The Duchess of YORK, the Duchess
of Gun;cesrEn, and the Grand Duke blicuotAr, were
present, with a long list of N ,bility.
DRIURY-LANZ THILITRE.—A rear Tragedy, from
the per. of the Author of " Bertram," was brought
out on Saturday, entitled " Monad." The principal I
characters were thus cast :

Manuel - -
De &los . .
Torristo end
Mendiaabel .
Victoria - -

Mr. KLAN.
Mr. 14 A E•
Mr. WALLACK.
Mr. HOLLAND.
Miss SOMe RviLLe.
.

Ximena . . - Mrs. KNIGH r.
The following will be found a conect outline of
the story

Alonzo, son of Manuel, Comet Valdi, having
distinguished himself at the battle of Tolosa, and
rescued Cordova from the Moors, is expected at his
father's mansion, where a festival is prepared. His
page first arrives, hoping to find his master (who
had proceeded alone by a forest road) already there.
This excites alarm ; and soon after, his war-steed
coming, with bloody stains and his broken lance,
raises dreadful surmises dins murder. The forest is
searched in vain, and Manurl, mad wilt angush,
accuses De Zelos, his needy kinsman, who is twit
heir to him after Alonzo, of being the murderer,
though without proof. Manuel demands a trial, at
which he persists, unsupported, in the accusation,
under the strongest conviction of his kinsman's guilt.
De Zelos at length clears himself by an oath ; but
Manuel, unsatisfied by the formal deposition, dares
him to swear upon the bier on which a band of Spa-
nish warriors are carrying Alonzo's armour, to de-
posit it on some holy shrine. 15e Zelos hesitates,
and his son Torrismond, ag.mized by a doubt of I. is
lather's innocence, rushes in, and prevents hint from
sealing the damning asseveration. De Z Ins has
already demanded the combat, and the Spanish No.
bles who support him determine to banish Manuel if
its issue fail him. Torrismond is with difficulty con-
-tinted of his father's innocence, and unmoved by the
entreaties of Victoria, by whom he is beloved, ap-
pears iit the lists as Isis father's champion. Manuel
has no champion, but an unknown warrior comes in
his behalf ; is mortally wounded; but ere he is borne
off, he uncloses his vizor to De Zelos, and slieses
himself to be a Moor, who has mysteriously appeared
in a former scene. Manuel is banished to an ancient
castle, and his.daughter, who attends him in his
frantic state, accompanies him. Thither also Ximena,
who has been betrothed to Alonzo, and who hope-
, leesly pines for his loss, wanders, and meets Manuel
at Alonzo's cenotaph. In the same vault she finds
the Moor expiring, who co. fesses that he had been
Hied to murder Alonzo, but restrained by an oath,
be will pot give up the name of his employer. He,
however, entrusts her with a dagger, the blade of
which bears the name he has sworn not to reveal,
binding her to commit it undraun to the hands of
justice. This she dying delivers to Torrismond.—
De Zelos, in search of his daughter, arrives at the
kaiak of Manuel. Torrismond rushes in, glorying in
his father's innocence. Mendizalsel, the Juitiaa, de-
sires him to unsheath the dagger. He does so, and
discovering his father's name, stabs himself. De
Zelos sinks oppressed with guilt • and Manuel dies,
glorying in the thought that lie Zelos is childless
as himself.

From the fable it will be seen, that the ground
Mr. Marbling has taken affords abundant opportu
nities for the display of the terrific and the at/cc:lug.
The interest of the spectator is excited strongly by
the beginning of the Play; but that interest is not
adequately kept up by rapidity of action. The grow-
ing freilzy of Manuel, and the workings of conscience
in De Ze!os, are not sufficient, without some visible
progress of the one toward. discovery, or of the other
towards revenge. From die cud of the first Act,
Manuel is convinced of the guilt'of his kinsman; but
he does not get a step nearer the proof of it, till it is
revealed by accident. This barenness of the story 'has
been attempted to be enriched by too many melo-
dramatic surprises and striking spectacles, which are
not always judiciously introduced. The arms and
reliques of Aimee are brought into the Court of Jus-
tice, without any attempt at an explanation br a
reason for it. All the acts but the last end with some
emit de Theatre, not in the best taste, and too much
after the fashion of some German authors. With all
these defects, the Play possesses great merit. There
are some passages of good poetry, and many traits
qi character and passion, which we have looked for
Nl' vain in more faultless performances. The lan
page. though at times slovenly, is often energetic,
' and the scertical effect is in many instances extremely
good. But there is oae reason, which, if there were
no other, would give this play an interest on Drury-
lane Stage. " It is the appearance of KEAN as tile old
,and frenzied father. There were not, it is true, as
many opportunities as we could wish for the exertion of
his talents; but he suffered not one to pass unadorned
by the power of his art. When he is told that search
has been made for his son in vain, his exclamation—
" Let none search but fathers"—was admirable. On
the trials he falls on his knees to be Zeit:v., and cries,

1 `heonfesi! tired t will him thee," iii • a hreneer e., :: *-,
.Fa!re lull Force to the passage, which thus le ca nite,..- o
of the most striking in the play. We will not enum •-
J rail passages, of the effect of which we can convey ea
adequate idea. Throughout the whole he never seems. I
to forget the age of the character he assumed ; but the
death of Ahead was the pat most 4.1.., it 3._ h.s
judgment as to his genius. In !!omen, s h see se. n
hint shcw the effects of the strong per of yeuthful
We eonteralime Against the poison; in Richard, he fells
like au enraged but majestic tyrant ; in Maud, he
seems to breatterftftltis wear ief spirit as sr-ctle as a
distant tonna fades tarion the ear. But for Mr: KRAN'S -
act Mp g, eti2kile,4.eei.:en.u.lsrliave seemed the principal Cll4.
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hilly spoken by Mts. MArtnvv.—ll'he scenery ,nd
dresses, we should -add, ire new, extremely splendid.
and altogether well adapted to the Drama.
Covase GAItUltX.—An ovlii awing audience was
atsembled at' this Tit:retro, en Saturday night, to
I witness Mr. iloserit's first tr s orrintion of the arduous
character of Sir Giles firrvr:ach. The difficulties of
this great part were Mete. sed by the fame which it
had gained for another eis:inguished actor, ard br
the conviction la !licit earatut have failed to exist ia
Mr. BOOTH'S own mind, as well as in that of the pul -
tic, that this was one of those bold enterprises and
decisive irterformancei by which Iris credit must staud
or fall. On his first appearance, Mr. la' Kiri( war
greeted with thunders of applause, she uts, waving cf
hate, and eery symptom, ma only of sincere recon-
ciliation, but of gr.xtvia,l cepularity. 1.1 the first and
second acts, few opportunities occur to displey tAe su-
perior powers of an actor. In his tirst interview with
his daughter he was particularly happy. 'rile soli-
citude with which •he examined her dress--his
anxiety lest she should not be able to captivate the
Lord whom lie-wishes for" her husband, and the bla-
zing countenance. the smile of gratifiad affection and
vanity, and the sound of exultation which broke
from.his bps when the result of his examination was
a full conviction of the power of her charms, presen-
ted a most effective and original picture of the feel-
ings of a lather who sacrifices every principle to the
elevation of his child. The vehemence with which
he repels her scruples, and the sudden change, in a
subsequent scene, from a storm of eeproaches add
wrath to assumed serenity at the appearance of Lard
bird, were also most •succetsful, and like the former
effort, produced several rounds of !Invited applause.
At the moment when .hotice Grrrdy bursts from the
kitchen into his Lordship's presence with a towel
round his neck, the Drury I.:the Sir Ohs, in a mau-
-1 tier totally inconsistent with the pride of a character
who wishes retry person and every thing about him
to give an high isle.' of his own importance, intro-
duces him u ith a sneer to Lord 1.6,d. Mr. Boom
acted with mere Inutile ty. lie hastily snatched the
towel hum the 11l titan's neck, as though ashamed
that it should be seen, and then proceeded with due
decorum to the ceremony of introduction. These are
points which slim. tha it there be a great similarity
between the tie,' performers, it suites more from 4
coins 'deice of get ins than from an imitatiou olatyle.
—Mr, Boone had to skilfully man iged his v•a..•
thretighout, that out:.- .d of growitig exhausted with
his exertions, it actiwted firth power as he proceeded.
This was never more conericuous than in the last act,
where ainalst the raviegs of passion it never degene-
rated into an indistinct growl, but expressed all the
changing emotions of his soul with a degree of
strength and clearness which augmented their effect.
The pley of his countenance was varied, natural, and
terrible ; his action appropriate and energetic. The
silent Agitation of his frame when he discovered the
parchment to be a blank ; the fury with which lie
drew to attack Wei:kris ; and, alter the destruction
of all his hopes, the desperation with which he rushed
towards his daughter, lifted his sword, and checked
in the act- of striking by a return of parental affec-
tion, shaken hie thousand emotions, stood convulsed
fee a while, and then fell backwards to the ground
under the tempest of his own feelings, were moments
of terrific kraddeur which we do not recollect to have
seen exceeded. Their effect was universally felt ;
peels of applause succeeded etch other -from all parrs
of the House, and the pit rose amidst the waving
of hats, and the shouts of the whole audience.—
Mr. C. KUM 41, :ave a degree of interest and promi-
nence to the pa.t of *diva, which it had riot yet re.
ceived. He was also frequently and justly applee-
Lied. TERRY its Marla!, BLANCeIAItD in fattier Weedy,
Mrs. Favor, in Lady ild worth, and Itlia Boom, in
Margarci. displayed consummate excellence. Tte
other parts were most ably sustained, and the whole
embellished by new and splendid scenery, gave nu-
bounded satisfaction to a most crowded Huuse.

A letter from Havre of the 26th ult. aunounces a
mutiny among the crews of several foreign vessels in
%hit city. The Captain of the American ship James
was nearly beaten to death by twelve of these sailors,
tour of whom h.ve been arrested.
CORN-EXCHANGE, MARCH.. to._

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The supply of Wheat in the early part of this day's .
market being very small, a few sales were then made
at an advance cf 4s. per qr. on Monday's prices;
but the arrivals increasing afterwards, the sales be.
came heavy, and the early prices were net attainable
by 2e. per qr.—Bar!ey sold readily at last week's
prices.—Peas are 'ls. per qr. dearer.—Oats and Beans
were dull ,ale, but prices are the same as last week.
CURRENT PRICES AS v Nitta :
sitatisu•
Oats, Potatee, 40s. 455.
eas t ;g Tick Ditto, 50% 40s.
iirbes
1 Ditto, Poland, 40s 46.
Suffolk, aos. 1401. ( I).tto, Feed,' :QE 40s.
Norfolk,, Fo. lie..
Kent and Esser. 014. I
I Rapeseed, £5O £.32 per last
Rye, 60,. 61.. Hour, i OUs. 105.. per !..ick.
Barley, Ittls COD . roe riots.
Mak, 6.5 e. Ws. Wbeat, Dun-
White Peas, tif,,.54. boilers, Ditto, 21!tic
58e. 641 • 1 Hambro' or Hi
Ores Peas, Itab 549. • Brabant Red,
Snail Beata, 340.114% . r'i .t Rye, 00s. 00..
• ehallitrtftt.D MARKET, MAr
Best I•• -114 P to ,te 6: Veal 9+
Mutton es 01 to c, M i l'.rk 4.
841111141 BittiO—Sheep and LanshalS 650—Calve.
* HAY AND S'lltAW PER 1.0/
Hay £4. 0. to £5. 155.—Clover XS.
Straw Ll. Ills. to £.2.

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