The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-07-02 00:00:00

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Dwax, July I.—Wind S.S.W.—Came down from the
River, the Windsor Castle, for Madras and Calcutta ; Spa-
nish Patriot, Ben, for Cadiz, and Neptune, Dixon, fur St.
John's, New Brunswick.—Arrived yesterday 11. M. ship
Seringapatam, from Stockholm for Portsmouth, and salted
last night with the rest of the outward bound for their differ-
ent destinations.--Arrived and sailed for the River, the
GeOrge, Fisher, from Palermo.

PORTSMOUTH, July I.—Wind W.—Arrived A. M. ship
Glasgow, from the Meditirrraneau.—Balled the Hornsby,
Punny, for Petersburg.
PLYMOUTH, Jane 30.—Arrived the Betsey, Avis, from Na-
ples, snit is under quarantine.

Extract of a letter from the agent to Lloyd's at Havre,
dated 30th June:—

"The following extract of a letter from Marseilles, dated
23d instant. is In the Journal do Commerce of yesterday.—
The Grand Corneille, the Isms, and the brigs Diligent* and
Esperence, all four French vessels, and bound to Marti-
nique, have been taken by Privateers going through the
Straits of Gibraltar. The Corneille defended herself for
sometime. The Captain and two passengers were killed.
' The Laurel, Macdonald. from Valparaiso to Gibraltar,
has put into Rio Janeiro. with loss of masts, bulwarks, &e.
and part of her cargo thrown overboard.

By private letters received by the last Nail. we, learn
that Sirßobert Wilson arrived safely at Vigo. by way of
Vienna and Bayonne. A letter from laindated the 11th
also states that on his return there, he was received with
the most cordial feelings.

Letters from Calcotti announce the (Intik-of Sir Ithei
Henry Blosset, Chief Justice of Bengal.

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THEATIUCALS. •

ENGLISH OPERA Hoese.—The season opened ere
last night. with anew operatic medley, trend iced from
the French, called the Swing Bridge; which is likely
soon to break down. It is one of the worst of the sort;
and though the at contrived to carry it through, and
may du so again, it will never be an attraction to the
house. The lively farce of Gretna Green socceeded,and'
restored Miss Kat Air tto the admiration of a London au-
dience. in the full possession of that excellence which
has so long stamped her as the first actress of the day.—
We have been so long palled of mincing Misses in the
characters once played by this lady, that we were more
than commonly delighted to meet her again. She war
enthusiastically greeted, and repaid the applatue by the
most animated exertions. To describe her Betty Pim&
lefts is impossible.. It must be seen, to have any idea of
the archness, whim, humour, and nature, which it exhi.
bits. She was ably supported by Wannens as the mock
Lord Lore!. We were apprehensive that this perform.
.tr's success in the Tom mid Jerry sawed would be the
means of farnigarisiog his acting a little toe-much ; but
we are glad to see that he can be himself when he pleases.
PEARMA lI'S Lord hovel was better thaw his acting-
generally- is ; and Miss Poemr made as pretty a run-away
young lady as we could expect to see. W. KENNETT'S
Guardian was well played; and the piece went off with
great eclat. The Poor Soldier followed; in this plece
a Miss tinetryttte from Bristol made her appearance as
Pe:flick. Her voice is slogger, and net very rich ; but
it is powerful and expressive. She was warmly applaud-
ed, and bids fair to plek:e. Mire HOLDAWAY was the
Norah. Her voice is sweet and lively ; and her style
extremely ag'reribke. Mai Pellet's Kathleen was played
with spirit; but the songs are' air( adapted to set off her
talents to the best advantage. Mr. W. CHA PSLAN made
a 6r;t appearance as Darby; atd; " bating that he had
not a bit of the brogue," and looked no mere like an
Irishman than .like a Jew, fie played the part very
well. We mast give this P mer two cautions—so be
very careful not to overact It to Which he has a
very strong inclination—and to tell hisfliende to make
fess noise in his favour. He has a good mange face—an
easy action—and a determinate selflesseSsiovi, which
enables him to maim the met of his advantages: With
care he may become a favourite. and deserve to be one.
The Bagatelle of Mr. T. P. Comte, and the Pdther
Lathe of Mr. J. KNHIWP, were well played. Our old
favourite, BROADIIVR3T, is not suited to the songs of
Dermot; and his voice could not be adapted to give
them effect. We were half sorry to see him in the part.
The house is prettily decorated, bat the ornament of the
middle tier is not happily conceived. The effect is too
heavy for at theatre tirtlr dog-days.

lit is with ninth pleathre that we. tide to tialuilite the
re-engagement of bias. Game at the Haymarket Theatre.
This lady has long been a leading favorite at little House. •
Her first character will be " Mislia," in the Comedy of
the " Way to Keep Him" on Thursday. M Fevre's; .
who plays to night In "Lore Letters," is, we perceive, ttS
perform Captain Maelleatk in the Begpar's Opera," 01
Friday. It h certeinly one of her best parts.