The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-04-15

1 ted ca lie London stage, has been making
The tour ot Italy 10 improve his musical
| tactics. lie VAS AT Reggie, ia Calabria,
aud anxious IL proceed 10 Vienna by tie
shortest route, where he WAS engaged In
sing before the Emperor. He embarked
without passports IN an open boat hound
TO Ancona, = capital town on the Adralle
Gulf, but was seized pear Cape Otrante by
"A Venetian galley, and thrown into PRISON,
where he managed Ia huNe u letter deli
vercd Into Lord Byron's hands, who very
soon had him released, lie sung nj The
nobllty's concerts, aud became a general
la'orilc. lie was also very partial Ia
swimming, and gaye singular proof OF his
cNpertness in that exercise. AT moon
light meeting on the shore, he sang 10 a
mise many of the chief nobility without
receiving any reeompense, and was wea-
ried out with eucortS, when the Duke de
Monteassio insisted upon his repeating a
song. He demonstrated in vain, and they
pressed upon him I'LL ho stood on the last
OF the Virgins steps leading to the water,
They thought he was now safe bal Ia
Their utter establishment, he made a low
bow, and taking IL the water like span
TEL swan across 10 the square, amidst
thunders of applause. Except upon the
stage, the Signior WAS never after troubled
with IN encore. He lodged ut an hotel
adjoining thai of Lord Byron, who honor
ed HIM with particular notice. Sir ------
had for some time ,aiply lahoured for an
introduction To his Lordship. He was Il
Jtqch leg. aud vulgar IN his language and
department, moreover his wife was u
bipe stocking, and had penned a novel, in
which Lord BYRON, was introduced rs u
rcpentant husband. For these reasons the
doors Of his Lordship were Theoretically
sealed against their inercss. Captain F--n
Il Scotch officer, friend of my Lords,
and wight of " infinite mirth and excel
lent fancy bent upon mischief, promised
Sir - an introduction. Signi0r Thomasl
was a partner in the scheme he was dress
ed up IN "A fac smile of his Lordsbip's
clothes, s. hls supposed Lordship received
the Baronet II his hotel. Added 10 his
| natural stupidity, Sir ----- was pnrblind
aud easily deceived. The company con
sisted Of several bon pipaltS the Baronei
sat on the right side Of the Signior, fully
convinced hr was clh0wng the immortal
bard. The Sgnior gave some Of Lord
Byrons songs in n strain of burlesque that
created infinite mirth. Sir ----- listened
with gravity, and marked time with his
head. At the close Of the evening bill
was presented of heavy weight the
mock Lord having left the chair and the
room. Sir z---s started Capt F----.=n
remarked that they were IN hotel, and
every body was glad 10 pay for seeing my
Lord Byron. The Baronct discharged
the bill and went home highly pleased
with lis new acquaintance. Next day,
when promeuadlpg, Sir ----- met his lord
ship in a similar dress 10 that worn by
SlguiOr ihomasi; and after rubbing his
spcctaclos, saluted hun with How do
sc do, my Lord ? How dacs the wine sil
on your stomach ?" His Lordship did
not exactly stomach this mode ofsalu alton,
aud peoYishly exclaimed, "Sir, | don't
know yon.n "Not know me " said the
wiseacre, :" for whom you sang 80 many
rich songs last night "Jhe man is mad, y
mulercd his iorship, and pushed rudelY
past HIM.
The trick soon reached the ears Of ms
Lordship, who WAS III pleased witt his
uafpc being made 50 free with aud the
Baronet, unable 10 stand the l0izzng.
quilted Venioe in disgust. His Lordship,
fertile nj invention, laid plan 10 be re-
vrnged upon the forward oalIad singer,
who had the vanity tn suppose he had a
person worthy Of any l}.dy's eye" The
Countess of --- undertook 10 make him
believe she waa smi,tcn with the charms
OF his person, and in II short time succeed
ed. The slgnior protested himself her
admifer, anal AL assignaton was fixed up
on to taxi. place in her apartment, where
there Was only one door, and no hiding
place pf a.,y description. His Lordshlp,
as cencertcd, Numbered at the door shortly
after Inc Signior had entered and the Ia
'y, Lnder pretence of saving him, thrust
hirh into the chimney, and fastened the
lJoard with spring lock
lis Lofdship ordered a cold collation.,
and aconcert ofmnsic, as numerous friends
came with him. For the space OF three
| hours the entertainment was kept up mer-
rily, and the Sigpior suffered penance in
the chimney Imaglne 10 yourself July
! day in Italy, aud then think what the Sig
Nor must have endured. One Of the com
pany expressed a wish 10 change nstrn-
mental for vocal music, when Lord Byron
observed, he had a bird in the chimney
which could initiate the nolcs Of Signor
Thomagi 10 admiration. Gong near the
chimney he, in whisper, demanded a
song. On pain of further confinement
the Signior, hunbed in spirit began and
finished with some hnmour the air
"Pray SET the monrnful captive free
His Lordship then producing sundry
benefit cards, made the company most oI
whom were those that enjoyed the Joke AT
his expense the preceding evening" pnr.
chase them at high price, remarkiog
that every one was glad to pay for hearing
Signior 1'homaai sing. The son Of Apol
10 was then released, and a free pardon