The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-09-18 00:00:00

711E.11'RES.

Ducar-I. or r.—On Saturday ttight last this 'Theatre I
was CroWdeJ to witness the performance of Mr. KRAZi,
in the character of Richu,d the Third, for the last,
time previous to his departure for America. In this
character he first laid the fotindaties of his fame, sad
had been used to display the brilliancy of his genius:l
but on no occasion did he ever exhibit such successful I
exertions as in the last. At the termination of the!
Play, the scene that followed on the stage was deeply
interesting. Mr. hx tN being lousily called for, came I
forward, evidently much agitatvd, act 1111 l pained by ,
Mr. ELLIRTON, who retired after having led him to
the middle of the stage. The Pit ruse up with one
accord. and manifested their regard for the departing
actor with I I and continued acclamations. Silence I
toeing at length obtained, Mr. Kr tN, under evident :
struggle with his telling., addressed the audience
wally its the foilon tug terms : i
4/‘' Ladies and lientlemen, it is with pain I announce
•noryOulraiirroir period must elapse before I can again
have the honour of appearing betore you I and when 1
reflect on the uncertainty of lite, the setotiownt will in-
trude itself, that this may VOs.ihly 1w my last perform-
ance un these boards (cries of no! no! we hope not,
Kean.) \lv feelings overcome me (in a voice deeply
agitated). lam unable to proceed. (After a consider-
able pause Mr. Kean resumed). I cannot hut remember
with gratitude that this is the spot where I first enjoyed
the welcome of public favour. I was then a wanderer and
unknown, but received herr shelter, and I may add repo-
tali . During eight yearssyour favonr has been toy pro-
tection and encouragement ; my present enjoyment and
future hope. It has been to us.' a shield against the
shafts of calumny to which I have been exposed ; it is the
cargo that freiAts my ventut so to another clime, and is
the star to which my thoughts. when I again direct them
to my native home, ultimately turn. Ladies and lientle-
men, my heart is too full to add more: with the deepest
sentiments of eiteeut and eratitude I respectfully hid you
farewell." . _

'I he applause which attended hint as he retired from
the statre was enthusia.tic and universAl. All parts of
thy bonne seemed to vie with each other in tuarking
their respect for his talents, and cheers, three times
three repeated. concluded the farewell.

Fasai.titm Orr* Hottsc.—The character of Feline,
in the livery irtevi t!I Windsor was sustained on Sa-
turday night by Mr. BARTLLT fur his benefit. The hi-
larity of the linntourons knight was well supported by
this respectable performer ; not were the other parts of
the character less iii.trketl. The whole cast of
the piece tvas very ably tilled ; and .11rs. Ford and Mrs.
Pare found very chatuting representatives in Miss
KELLY and Mrs. W. CIIATTERLEV.

FI'MrRAL or •rats !ATE MR. II sc.—(From a ('arre•
spondeolf.)--Friday the remains of this gentleman were
posited in Covent-garden thurch-yaril, and, although it
was. a private funeral, we recognized litany of his col-
leagues, who were anxious to testify their regard with-
out
parade or ostentation. They wen• nu actors here ;'
their silent sympathy in the deprivation of an asso-
ciate, cut off in the very prime of life, spoke most elo-
quently their r►tinta.i.tn of his worth ; their regret fur
his loss ; their respect for his memory ; and his star-
visors had the satisfaction of knowing, that though
unless forms and erre ttttt nies were dispensed with, his ,
remains were embalmed with the genuine tears of
grateful sensibility. We regret, sincerely regret, that
he has left his family (consisting of a wife, a son, and
two dantOtters) totally without provision, though we ;
have. at the !talkie time, the satisfaction of knowing,
that the greatest interest is excited on behalf of his
now destitute widow and children. hir. Elliston,
with a numb commensurate with his feelings, has
`most liberally tendered the use of his Theatre, and his
1 brethren are most APRilltli to come forward to further
this benevolent intentions. We know that, to a liberal
public, suck an appeal will not be made in vain ; and
as Mr. Ellistun's• offer has been gratefully accepted,
we are assure,/ that all the taleWt and ability of the
profession will shortly be exerted under distinguished
patronage, at Rate to testify their philanthropy far
the living, and the high estimation in which they
held their departed fiend