Star.
London, England, 1826-02-23 00:00:00

COVENT-GAKDEN THEATRE.

A new MS. Oratorio, by S:r kale Srevassos, called
the 7Auniagivimg, was performed last night, the words
of which consist almost entirely of texts from Scripture.
• As a musical composition, it shews the_taste and skill
for which the reputation of Sir JOHN was alre id/
established, together with a general adherence to the
character of sacred music, which could not have been
expected from his previouscfforts in a style Iras serious
and apsts re. A. fine air; 1, Thu smarts of *ask" which
was encored, was admirably -delivered by Mr. PHII.•
Lus, a young singer, who bids fair to be a standard
acqiiisition to the orchestra; His upper .notes are re-
markably
good, and are- not only brought out with
accuracy, but sustained. with. as effectiveness of which
a bass voice is rarely capable, BEAUAK and Miss
STEPHENS sang witts their, accustomrd ability. Miss
PATON gave her pation of the recitative with much
spirit and expression. Mademe Vssrats bad an air, in
which-she was accompanied by Sir Gaon. a SMART:
she executed it well. -The main reliance seems to have
been cn the chcrusses, and on the concerted pieces for
three, four, and five voices. In the former there is
much force and .animation. The concert appears
pleasing. A quartet by Miss FARRAR, Mr. Rostasiou,
Mr. HoIINCASTLE, and Mr. filit4.lrs. beginning
" And how Was ear,' succeeded by a chorus, possesses
considerable beauty.. The applause on the ci.nclusion
of 64 lsis Thanksgiving" was warm and unanimous.
A miscellaneous act, consisting of popular airs, con-
cluded the entertainment. The house was full.
ADIMPHI THEATRE.
The clever performances at this Theatr continue to
its well :managed sea .storm. T. P. C . No, on Long
lint Clem; iii The Pilot, is excellent. :11ras killed
thr ogbOtat by a Jack tar. ninth plenty of grist ti-bOatc4:l
is Uri Int.:who could harsilg_lie. et,trail*: Irani joitag 1
•tlielia*.eri-ti+cr " thelitoi.*4),V4illtit dl
Void' erinled any one. to bar 49600, ii iii ei: 1."
Indeetit -tiai initei tifilisitt- ill! this' bf lifeptint,'
whioiliogy hiheeesi it !tap 4.' tot isTiltet.. Wheii'
the ps-uterittat, on seeingirotis.oesaboard. calls:to 144 •
men " to bear a handf4osirr: this boat, , a man ,ovc,-,
board." “ No, d—n it," said Jack," litres • kits ek
rope I" Too baring limit, to the ship, to escape the
enemy on shore, sinks exaosted on the stage. Here
Jack's sympathy was audibly directed to those on the'
stage, to "rub his erarplos," and he was delighted on
Tones recovery! " Success" followed, and no wonder,
btit we mean the piece of that flume; and the 44 Toast:
Friday, " and the 0 gstadonpeds," all clever pieces,
wound np the evening.

.A deputation from Liverpool, consisting of three emi-
nent merchants, arrived in town yesterday morning.
They immediately proceeded to Ministers, to solicit the
loan of Exchequer Bills on property.
NSW BUILDINOS AND

•The build-

ing-speculations in the suburbs of the metropolis are
still continuing to an unprecedented extent. The whole
of Milbank, from Vauxhall-bridge to the water works
at Chelsea, will in the course of two or three years ,be
covered with houses, a contract baring been entered
into for the erection of 5.000. The embankment of the
River has already comtnenced, and the ground is being
raised, and hollows filled Sip to a height of fire feet
above the old level. This has beerrfound necessary, on
account of the marshy nature of the ground, as also to
secure a good drainage, and the work is now carrying
on-at great laboor sad expense, . the rubbish necessary
for the purpose-being ,brought in barges from distant
places. At Chelsea considerable improvements are in
contemplation, particularly in the vicinity of Lord
Grosvenor's new cared, adjoinieg.to .which s basin or
reservoir for the Water Company is is agitation, and
theNsite,of the once celebrated Randagh Gamins will
speedily be covered with buildings. On and about die
Five Fields several new streets are formed, and squares
and crescents will speedily appest7aboat 'dike skiSst.i.
From thence through •Keweisigtos many thostAedrueir
houses are buiit,sad as neasymom is peng *swamis'
to Hammersmith, Chisw►iells*d. adjot'ttieg place(
same extensive preparations ate going on. Thesti *l-1,
terations will increase to a great 'extenttilitsroiSerti of,
Earl Grosvenor, Lord Holland, and Lord Itiosington
In the Court of Session of Scotland, a. case A. -de-
pending at present of rather a curious description. AU
injunction of the Court of' Chancery hiving prohibited
the importation or sale of any Bibles in the Engl),l3
tongue in England, except those printed by the
Printers to the King or to the Two Universitifier wbic
was specially aimed at Bibles printed by the King's
Printers in Scotland, steps were taken by the lattei
party, in the way of retaliation, ands* interdid.itai
obtained against the sale of English printed Bah* j
Scotland. This interdict was served on *boo' toe

hundred booksellers; but tie Bible Seelesitsi Ia
that they conic! get Bibles from England cheaper
in &Wand, chwe to import their &bier, wbfo,
well known, they sell without taking ptosk.
Printers

judgment.

King's Printers accordingly applied tor aft
against 'this practice," contending that abbr.:Societies
ego not to be indulged io that vrhiih folllredir4
the trade. Speeches-baea been deliiirrid by'buiarct4.
BeUatnd the Om of Factiltr. who-have holta:141
much curious historical , t
'Erie Soiicitor-General renrini to be heard ptitilotr.