The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-05-05 00:00:00

THE STATESM.A'I/4..

LAW REPORT.
.-40.
COURT OF KING'S BEN(ll.—(Tnis DAT.)
TUB KINa P. HUNT.

Mr. Justice HasLer t!.is morning resumed reading
the evidence in this case. He concluded a few minutes
before twelve.—The Learned Judge then briefly re-
capitulated the substance of his charge to the Jury,
and the points to which he directed their attention.

Mr. S; autsT r then observed, with reference to the
objection of 31r. Ilunt to the esldence of the resolu-
tions of the Smithfield Meeting being received, that
the resolutions were printed in The Manchester W-
averer, in the same number that announced the Meet-
ing fur the 9th of August.
Some discussion took place in consequence of this
remark, Mr. HUNT contending, that The Manchester
Observer hal not been put in for that purpose, and
Mr. SVAILLTT arguing that it had.
The Loki) Unita JUPTICI4 at length, put an end to
the conversation, by ob,erving, that the ques as
to the adinisitibility of the resolutions in evidence
should he considered, without any reference to the no-
tice in The Manchester Waterer.

li'.lllA.T OPERA.
The musical world ate indebted to the exertions
and talent of Madame Bri.occui for the introduction
of one of the best Operai of the age, at this establish-
ment. 'lbis lady took a benefit last night, and brought
out fur the occasion, under her own immediate direc-
tion, ROSSUNI'I Opera of Il nacre(li. Of all the
works of that great composer, this is the most cele-
brated on the Continent ; and it must at least be ranked
among the highest emanations of musical genius in
the present generation, by all musicians. It is a gran I
quality in this great master, that, like his immortal
predecessor Mossev, he delights us the more the more
we are aeqnaintet: with him. We butt, therefore, that
the Manager will consider himselfat liberty to make an
honourable retreat from the doubtfill sort of bond
which the announcement of an opera for the " first
and last time this season" imposes; for we know, by
frequent experience, that such engagements ate con-
structed of frail materials; and this, we are sure, is
one that would be more honoured in the breach than
in the observance. The most prominent and spienild
features of the opera, tlarsling us with their majesty
and beauty, totally eclipsed our attention from minor
objects of pleasure which remain to be discovered
aftee the imposing grandeur 4.f the former shall
be otssiewhat softened by acquaintance, and partially
divested of their novelty. II 4- saw only the boldness
of the mountain rock, and the exuberant richness of
the fertile valley. The occasional spots of verdure,
the beautiful spray of the gushing stream, and the
thousand other charms which adorn, and almost vivify
the declivity, are yet reserved to delight us.
The overture opens with a fine /Mogi° movement.
the subject of which is managed with great skill, and
produces considerable erect ; but the allegro is by no
means so good. We do not like the motive; the air is
not distinct, and we are continually reminded of the be-
ginning of an old English country dance. Nevertheless,
'lmparts are filled up with much vigour, and the whole
powers of the orchestra are displayed in some passages of
grand combination. A'pon the whole, we do not think
the overture equal to that of La eirlierewtolu. Madame
BaLoccees first air, " the aecearli redo core,"
is a charming composition, anti was rang twice with
great feeling and taste. But the composer is most
successful in the quartetto " &Tie/Niel miei :"
we know not where to ind the harmony of this en-
chanting piece equalled. Ihe etaernto, which is so
peculiar to his full music, is here introduced in the
chorus with divine effect. "rem le tronshe,'• a duetto
between Madame BaLoreni anti Signora Coaat is frill
of fire and pathos, and both parts running in the
sweetest vein of melody. In thi-, and in another,
" Laseiami," equal if not superior in merit, they were
rapturously encored. Madame list.Locui's brilliant
execution and power were fully displayed in a fiorid
air " Trodiedi it tiro bete." The part she played was
written fora male singer, and her deep and thrilling
soprano tones were scattered in delightful profusion.
as in this opera.
:h a precision and
creditable to may