The Statesman.
London, England, 1815-01-18 00:00:00

KING'S THEATRE.

tai night all the rink and fashion in London
drove. to the Opera, Which possessed very consider-
ebrilsritt4ction. The principal novelty was the ap-
ilastice,of Hem VnsTats, 'ten. WIMP, after an ab-
sence of twenty-three or more years, revisits this
coun'ry. The celebrated Madame de CARA, from
the Imperial Theatre at Vienna, also made a first
appearance. The performance was the comic opera
of " La Demo Soldata," in which Madame FER-
LANDIS made her first appearance this season. She
sustained the heroine of the piece with great spirit,
and received unqualified applause. This Lady, with
a voice certainly not equal to many of her predeces-
sors, has the merit of being a correct singer. She
executes with a arie'y of graces, which skill inspires
her to use without premeditation. She has none of
the too common vocal extravaganzas, and if she does
not display extraordinary flexibility and command-
ing powers of voice, she has expression which reaches
the heart; and effects the design tif music.

Signor Brent and Madame Fent,arsots executed a
tasteful duet, composed by favenaTt, which was
•much approved. The new Divertisement afforded
I.3Arrisxt, who is admired for the neatness of his
dinciug, an opportunity of again showing himself off
to much advantage.
Venn's, senior, came on in the 'Grand Ballet,
intitled the Catiffe of Bagdad, composed by
Monsieur A. VESTRIS ; he was received with great
applause. Some years ago he was allowed to dance
with more grace, agility, and gaiety, perhaps, than
any man in Europe. On this occasion he apparently
possessed in a great degree his former characteristics.
His figure is tall and commanding, his action impres-
sive, and his rapidity and steadiness in the pironette,'
admirable. Madame de CAR% is also a great cc.
gniiition. It is impossible to observe her dancing
without being pleased. There is a tasteful ease and
delicacy in her steps which fixes theattention of the
observer. Her action is gracefol, modest, and digit's'
fled, and with the power of executing the most rapid
evolutions of the ballet. Herpes seal was inimitable,'
and no effort ever received greater applause than the
pre de deux between her and VESTRIS. The Misses
MELANIE and MANGIN, and the other ballet per-
formers, received their share of applause, sad in
short the amusement of the evening gave general sa-
tisfaction. • ,

THEATIIICAL SICK LIST.—We are very sorry
to inform our readers that several of the most fa-
vourite performers are now very ill, especially those
who fill the vocal department: Miss MATTHEWS,
SINCLTAR, and TAYLOR, of Covent-garden are all
unwell. Mr. KrAs is also indisposed; Livros,
continues lame, hut nevertheless the audience laugh
at him. LovtGßove and MATTHEWS mend slowly.
CORN ExCRANGE, JAN. 18.—There was very
little doing in the Wheat trade this morning, but
prices remain as on Monday.—Barley is heavy sale
at a decline of is. per quarter.—The supply of Oats
is abundant, and prices rather lower.—Beans and
Peas are unietleable, and prices nominal. •

Wheat (1•:nglisl) lO GI limns ....
Ditto (foreign) 4.i ill Old ditto — • -
Rye 34 ';ti Tic* do. 25 36
Barley 26 90 old - --
New ditto Oats
Malt 66 70 Fine ditto

34 38

Whig• Peas 4i) 44 1
New ditto —
Ditto Boilers 44 48
Grey Yew ;.00 34

PolnuJ do. ...... 94
Fi•ed ditto.
Fine Flour .... ... 55 61
Seconds ..... 5) 55