Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-08-17

Theatre, IN Stale, 10 nonOr Macre2uy, Win HeI
appreciation on his contemplated withdrawal
from ;he Stage. A state box was erected near
stage, projecting oui by paying pretty well
secured seat right in front of the stage, COM
manding her box fully She was attended by
Prince Albert, and 9th seemed 10 enjoy the al
tentons shown them. ard the applause mani
fesied by their subj ects. She is no beauty;
have seen score OF our country girls who look
better The scene on her entering was very
fine; the Theatre was crowded. As she en-
tered all rose, and the curtain being drawn Up
the large Stage seemed equally full, when the
most deafening cheers were sent up | ever
heard accompanied with waving of handker-
chiefs and continued for several minutes, to
which she and the Prince answered by curisies
and bows; as soon as silence ensued, those on
The stage commence ed sins ing the Anthem "God
save the Queen" which was joined by many
in the theatre. The play was As you ike II
and was admirably performed. | have never
seen any aciing. equal II.
On Tuesday we called on Mr.. Everett and
presented our Ieuers-th en- visited Regent and
Bond Sis, and passing Trafalgar Square, went
into The National Gallery where we spent the
residue of the day, gain, al the splendid paint
ings OF the old masters. There were some
most beautiful ones, seve raj Of Tilian's, Cude's,
&c. In the evening | went 10 the Opera and
was in extacies with The melodious warbling
of MdIe, Grisi and equally enchanting dancing
Of Certo. here, again saw the Queen as al
so the Princess Augusta, who is soon 10 be
married On Wednes day passing the Adml-
raity and Treasury Buildings, Downing ST.,
Whitehall palace, before which Charles lst
was beheaded. we weni 10 the Courts at West
minister, saw Lord Lyn dhurs, presiding in the
Court of Chancerv, and Lord Abnger, Den
man and Baron Parke In the other courts. The
Judges and lawyers in their gowns and big
wigs look mighty uncomfortable, should not
like TO have 10 be so trlcked oil. The rooms
are verv small and the members OF the proies-
sion have very small accommodations. From
here we went over 10 Westminster Abbey and
spent The remainder of our time before dinner
among lis monuments and tombs. Il is most
interesting place, and is left with regret; some
of the monuments are very fine. Ia the eve
ming went to Drury Lane again, 10 Macrea-
dy's farewell The play was Macbeth The
theatre was full 10 overaowing, and The cheer
ing for the actor equal 10 that given on The
Monday before for iile Queen.
On Thursday we all went ou: 10 Ascot, it
being the Cup day of This The most fashionable
Of the Races The day was most beautiful.
/ We reached Windsor al 9 A. VI. the roads were
/ lined with people Of all kinds and characters,
vending their way TO the race ground. Alter
/ breakfasling at the White Hart, we took a car
rage we had previously engaged and posted
over about 6 miles When we reached there
thousands were on the ground and thousands
more continued hourly arriving until noon
! Long rows Of refreshments and gambling booths
surrounded the course. Rows of carriages
were posted on one side OF it. made use of as
seals TO view the races, stands holding thous-
ands 10 overlook the whole course were erected,
Immediately in front opposite the winning post,
4 while thimble riggers tables, Rouge et nOlr;
/ Marreie and all the other gambling tables
i one could think OF, were scattered round Such
another congregation Of the extremes and from
i the extremes 10 the means, never saw. Bows
and arrows for those who would shoot, cards
for those who would play, and liquors and all
delicacies for those who would eat and drink.
Here a group OF gipsies, were telling the for
tunes of some beautiful ladies' in silks, there
RI some tumbeslres were dancing before the car
riape Of nobleman. Hero Jim Crow" as
black as The ace OF spades, was dancing and
singing Zip Coon" there set OF ragged ur-
!, chins were standing on their heads TO the I'M
minent danger of the separation of the few rags
which hung over them. Beauty and fashion
were parading about, while a number OF lmpu-
dent men and women were importunlng every
: one they met 10 buy "A correct card, sOxley's
card of the races 'All right, &c. &c. Oh il
! was a rich scene. The running commenced
att P. NJ and continued unul 5 F. NJ. We
left about a, dined at Windsor, and got back in
good time IN the evening.
! On Friday we called on Mr.. Rives, our Sec
: relary of Legation. whom we fixed very much
a and then delivered letter | had 10 a Mr.
J Sharpe, Banker in Clemani Lane, who kind
4 II went with US 10 Guild Hall. the Bank, Man
e sion House and Southwark Bridge, and showed
e US all the curious places around them. In the
! evening we went 10 the most magnificent wax
: museum have ever seen and The most natural
On Saturday We again met Mr. Sharpe, who
0 pointed out 10 us The old London Stone, he
o middle of Lonlon in The time OF the Romans