The Sun. — 1824-10-29 (London, England)

LANK.—After the performance of Simpson and Co., a new Piece was brought forward under the title of The Enchanted Courser, or the Sultan of Curdistan. The following is a sketch'of the Fable :  " Alninlek (Mr. NITALLAcK), the Sultan of Curdistan, a magician, who has ascended the throne by the murder of his brother, the late Sultan, feeling his power insecure, determines to sustain himself by the alliance of the Princess of Caeltemirc (Mrs. W. W£s•r.) Alnialek is bound to the evil spirit, but the condition of his aid -is,-that no violence shall be used for obtaining,the Princess ; he brings the enchanted courser, who has the power of flying through the air, as a purchase for her hand, . but is rejected. He finally carries her off by violence upon the Hying horse, and is pursued by.the Prince qf Persia (Mr. PEN LEY) to his fortress in the mountains of Curdistan, where he is slain."  The subject of the Piece is taken from that admirable store-house of youthful delight, The 4rabian Nights' Entertainments ; but the Author, or Compiler, has not strictly adhered to the original, nor was it necessary, if the deviation could heighten tlw dramatic effect. It is, however, evident that on this occasion magnificent scenery was the chief object, and that the dialogue was intended merely to connect the several exhibitions in such a outliner as to give scope to the performers, and some a ppearance of consistency to the story. In this respect the Manager has done his utmost to gratify the public, for a greater assemblage of splendid scenery we have never witnessed, and the whole, with the destruction of edifices, bat. ties, &c. &c., passed oil with surprising correctness, considering the variety and complication of the movements. The acting also, but particularly that of WALLacx, Hanceir, and Mrs. W. WEST, gave powerful support to the story, such as it is. There was a very numerous audience, who seemed to be liberally inclined to allow for the expellee which must have attended the preparation of so varied and magnificent a spectacle, though there certainly were no strong claims to admiration on the score of novelty. The Flying Courser, from which so much was expected, manifested no supernatural powers, and if we were to attempt to trace his Pedigree, like the Newmarket Heralds, we should hardly, so far as Poets:/ is concerned, find him allied to Pegasus. When Mr. WA (JACK came to announce the Piece for repetition, the mingled tumult of friends and opposers prevented him from being heard ; but as the noes did not predominate, it will probably be more successful when brought forward in a more coinpactiorm by the abridgement of processions, &c.  'she Musical Festival which took place in the Theatre at Edinburgh on Monday last was attended by all the rank and fashion in that city and its vicinity. We have no room for particulars to-day, but we shall give a full account tomorrow. Sir GEORGE SMART was the Conductor. BRAIIASI, Miss STEPHENS, the DE BEGNIII, VAUGHAN, BIILLAMY, Miss GOO/MALL, Tana Arr., &C. The whole went off with correctness and energy, and excited universal applause. Tom KING, the original Lord OglebN,in CoLMAN and GARRICK'S Comedy of The Clandestine Marriage, was the Manager of Drury-lane Theatre for many years. KING'S losses at play obliged him to quit London, when he was succeeded in the management by. Mr.