Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-16

1--WE have seldom known n day so barren o. intel
iscnce OF every description. There has not been
inS'c arrival from the Continent nor aay ship, let
crs, or papers from the other side OF the Atlantic
W neither this profound calm NAV be considered as |
ne haroinger OF corning storm we know not: but |
when we remember the ominous complexion of the |
ldsices last received from the east Of Europe, and
he touring aspect of affairs general in the transat
sntlc hemisphere, it is not unreasonable To conclude
That our next accounts from both quarters will be
important. Our readers have not forgotten the OPT
mons we expressed on Tuesday, and the comprehen-
Sive view We took on Wednesday, of the whole of
our political relations. We are standing, as it were,
upon the crater of volcano which may break forth
every moment. The attitude Of Russia is equivocal
the Intentions of France doubtulAustria still
wears her mask-(though we are not deceived by itl
while the Peninsula becomes more and more
embarrassing to the great powers Of Europe.
IL we turn our eyes towards the United Suites of
North America, what do we benold? Alas this
question needs no answer from us. Aud If we look
nj the new republics of South America does not the
same scene present itself? But will not pursue
the painful theme. 4 few hours. in all probability
VIII put us IN possession or facts that will more than
Justify all predictions" "a knock at the door,
Come in! (DR. FRoTu enters.) Eroth, how are
you'
On. +. Quite well, at your service, my friend.
EpTroa. Thank you-but YOU may keep your
health for yourself and your service for your o,her
fricndS--you shall not physic me.
DR.. F. Ha! ha. In! very good-you are always
brilliant-Any news today
EpTToR. Not syllable, that have heard. Have
you any,
On. r looking grave.) The k;ngis very i'll
EDrroR. lndeed
la. File is! II won't do TO mention it. because
oil the way IN which it came TO ears; hut Won may
depend upon 1t he is in very iicksh situation lust
EpIroR.-Tiow do you mean' (Dr. F. points to his
head with very signihcan, look Pooh. don't
believe word oft! where did you hear t' (Dr. l..
looks round the room and then whispers i'm the Ed-
enrl should hp nuthn hnt
DR. Fit ~ a fact, and you'll hear more about il
before long. met Mr.. Peel on his way TO Downing
Street as came here and he appeared very agtacd.
He was walking uncommonly fast, though the day is
so hot. But III not interrupt you any longer, for
know your time Is precious-so good by. Do YOU
happen to have the Haymnrket card disenpa ged this
evening" And fyou Could spare me your Vauxhall
ticket for Friday, next should be very much obli.
ged 10 you And, when you have no other use for
1t. wish you would remember me for Mathews and
Yates at the Adelphi. ! have promised Mrs. Forth
TO take her; and she particularly desired me to ask
you whether you have orders for any OF the minor
theatres? she does not care which-tne Cobourg, or
the Surrey, or Astlcy's-but she wants TO give our
cook a treat before the season is over.
EDIToR.-My Haymarket card is engaged this
evening, know; but the English Opera House ia at
liberty, if that will do.
On. F.-Thank youth take it-and perhaps
you'll keep the IIaymarket for me tomorrow eve.
EprroR.-Yes.
Dr.. F.-You are fine felow.-Youn n OF FORGET
Matthews and the Minors.-Good by.
EDIToR.-No, no. Exit DR.. FRorH.) | wish |
ma 1t is half my business everyday to remember 70
Vhom they are promised. (Writcs.)
there Is painful rumor in circulation this morn
n.y. IN the highest quarters, upon subject which is
90 delicate to mention more explicitly. We hone il
nay prove altogether unounded. at least much ex-
aggeated; but the PECULIAR SOURCES from which we
derive OUR lnfou alton, jusifes in attaching more
than ordinary weight to the distressing report Should
tran affo
press, we shall not fato communicate it to our rea
lers IN second edition." (Rings the Printers bell
Mr. PicA enters.) Here are two more leaders, Mr. |
PIca. How does your matter stand now?T
Nh. P.-I measured it just before you ruup the |
'ell, and had about column and quarter open: |!
mt these leaders will make a third ola column.
EDTToR.-Rather more, think. Exit Ma. PIT
A. As he goes out, enter MR SNooKs.) How do
on do, Snooks?
Mn. SNooKs.-Fasged almost to DEATH What
With the hot weather, and hot water III Which I am
teEnaly kept my theatre, declare feel myself
,ettlng quite i'll.
EDIToR.-You don't look we'll
Mr.. SNooKs-Cwith long facc.) am not well |
i Is too much tor me, | do assure you. You have
'eard how Liston has served me; haven't you, You
Jaw the paragraph In the Morning Post; didn't Won,
EDIToR.--Oh he knows he is sue b a fayotte with
The public, that he do as he likes
MR. SNooKs- Yes; but, my dear sir, managers /
property, you know, IS not to be made ducks and |
irakes OF, because popular actor thinks propcr To
mink he can take what liberties he chooses with the
own.
EDIToR.-Certanly not
MIR. SNooKs-lt Is very hard upon mo, YOU know
when hive made all my arrangements for the sea-
son, at an enormous expense to be left in the lurcb
II the very moment when the theatre was beonninr
o pay itself, by lucky hit; for do call il lucky
nt' the bringing out that new comedy with charac
er IN 1t written expressly for Lison. Without him
ls nothing-absolutely nothng;-t is scandalous to
hlnk that there am stuck fast-and can't play IL
because Mr.. listoD, to whom am paying thirty
ay It's scandalous-isn't it,
EDIToR.-It is too bad
Ma SNooKs-Too bad, II il otroc;ous, f.,
ust observc-(The Editor fdgets)-But am taking
P your time else could prove to you in ono mi
nte' That am losing Fifty pounds n night, at least
y not playing this new comedy. And / do saw
lhaats cruel Casa very cruel case. Don't YOU
EDITOR.-I do indeed
Ma. SNooEs.-l woHldnt wish to ask Won n do
my thing unpleasant to your feelings-but iryon
ave no objection TO say few words, Just a little
paragraph OF half dozen lines, treating the matter in
our own way, 1t would really be doing me a service