well as the head-He insists, therefore, III. Observations on Lord Bathurst's 18, 1817. Any thing connected with the fate of this illustrious captive must necessarily awaken interest, and excite the utmost attention. The observations on this Speech were sent sealed to Sir Hudson Lowe, to the address of Lord Liverpool, and may be supposed to proceed from the pen of Napoleon himself, as they much resemble his style of composition, are sanctioned by his authority, and placed at his desire before the eyes of the sovereign and people of England. He is dissatisfied with his detention at St. Helena; the name imposed upon him, of General Bonaparte; the prohibition from going abroad, upon the Rock of St. Helena, otherwise than accompanied by an officer; and the obligation of writing none but open letters; and of receiving none but open letters, which have passed under the eye of the minister. These four restric tions, he contends, are contrary to the law of nations. It is impossible to enter here into the minute details and various complaints exhibited by the late Emperor. The pamphlet alone can sufficiently explain them. Letters are subjoined, written by Napoleon, Count Bertrand, General Count de Montholon, and Sir Hudson Lowe: all of which derive an interest, not more from the rank of the personages by whom they were written, than from the nature, importance, and originality of the subject itself. IV. Letters on the English Cunstilution. By G. Dyer, A.B. This gentleman has already given us an opportunity of forming some esti mate of his talents and information as a political writer, by two Essays on the Constitution of his Country. In these letters he treats of its defects, and proposes to obviate them, by me thods which are recommended at least by novelty, if they are not of any great practical utility. He contends, that the Constitution, as it is now framed, is uncertain in operation, and no security for a good administration of govern ment; that it is a mere movement of the wheel of fortune, in the event of which public misery has as great a chance to turn up as public happiness. Anxious to return to the original principles, and of remedying the defects of the Constitution, he advises the clergy to inculcate doctrines of civil and political liberty, as they were taught by the Barons in the reign of King John; the nobility to desist from their interference with the independence of elections; and the Regent to read a suitable discourse, which he has prepared for him, and which will be fouud at the conclusion of the pamphlet. V. On the General Establishment of Register Offices for the Registry of Deeds and Wills, and the Collection of the Ad Valorem Duties on Conveyances and Mortgages; with a View of the Security of Tythes, and the Protection of Purchasers against False Stamps.— (Original.) The advantages to be derived from institutions of this nature, in various parts of the kingdom, are obvious. It would augment materially, as Mr. Garland justly observes, the value of estates, by removing difficulties as to title, and prior mortgages. It would supply evidence in a court of justice, when title-deeds have been destroyed by fire; and prevent fraud. It is suggested too, that it would be a mean for the collection and improvement of a large portion of the stamp revenue. VI. The Third Organon attempted ; or, Elements of Logic and Subjective Philosophy. By G. Field, Esq. Author of Tritogenoa, &c.—(Original.) The first part of the Organon appeared in a former Number of the Pamphleteer (XVII.), under the title of Tritogenea, and treated on that part of logic which the writer terms Pailo SOPHICAL, or subjective. The second, which he calls LOGICAL, or subjective, is the subject of the present treatise. The third, and concluding part of the system, entitled PHILOLOGICAL, or representative, has not yet made its appearance. When complete, it is intended to form the basis of all ratiocination, on a method not yet tried by logicians. VII. To the Editor of the British Review, in Answer to his Remarks on the Pamphlet of the Rev. W. Edmeades, respecting the Consequences of commuting the Tithes. By L. Tadman, Esq.-(Original.) One objection against the present system of tithe arises from its inequality the common farmer has a tenth of his whole produce taken from him every year: while his richer neighbour scarcely pays any thing to the clergy. The writer of this article urges the necessity of an entire change of policy; as conducive to the interests of the clergy, not less than to those of the husbandinan. These important advantages he conceives may be attained by a relinquishment of tithe; and the introduction of a tax instead of it. VIII. Observations on the Libels published against Le Vicomte de Chateaubriand. Translated from the French of J. B. M. Lemoine, exclusively for the Pamphleteer. By Sir John Philippart. To these observations is prefixed an advertisement by Sir John Philippart, who participates fully in the indignation expressed by M. Lemoine, and is equally inclined to refute the calumnies circulated at the expense of the Viscount. The political services rendered by M. de C. to the Royal Family of France are here enumerated; and the good he has done by his writings in favour of religion. IX. On the Approaching Crisis; or, On the Impracticability and Injustice of resuming Cash Payments at the Bank, in July 1818. By the Right Hon. Sir John Sinclair, Bart. Much of ingenuity is displayed by this able financier, to shew how im portant are the benefits of an issue of paper, under proper limitations, and how much danger is to be apprehended from a resumption of cash payments, This country, he affirms, was never so powerful in its resources, as during a war attended with infinite expenses, and supported entirely by the credit of a paper currency. THEATRICAL JOURNAL. DRURY-LANE. EPT. 26. This evening a new seri the Switzer," was performed for the first time. Our readers know what a melodrama is. It is a great mass of absurdities jumbled together; whether with order, as in some instances, or without order, as in the present instance, is very immaterial. There are forests and rocks, and precipices, and prisons; and a stalking-talking hero in great tribulation; and a heroine, or faithful servant (the former most approved,) through whose odd maneuvres he escapes all other misfortunes to be married at last; and there are soldiers, banditti, peasants, &c. as wanted for battles, accidents, and processions, chorusses, and dances. Of Sigismar we shall say little more-if either the public, or the audiences of Drury-lane Theatre, can be entertained with such a matter, it is no matter to run, for it may save us some hours, of cozened to look upon some other dramatic attempts of equal merit. His SEPT. 28. This evening Mr. Kean made his first appearance this season, in the character of Richard III. reception was, as might be fairly expected, most enthusiastic. He looked extremely well, and performed the part with as mnch spirit as he had ever exhibited on any former occasion. The frequency of his exertions in this undertaking renders it quite unnecessary for us to enter into any detail; but we feel gratified at the opportunity afforded us of noticing the very full attendance by which his return to his professional duties in the metropolis was hailed, and the additional premise which that return holds out of the success of the experiment lately adopted at this Theatre. SEPT. 30. This evening Mr. Munden returned to his station as Sir Abel Handy, in Speed the Plough. He is as rich in grimace as ever, and we never expect to see an actor so full of it who will afford us so much pleasure. ute стреме OCT. 1. This evening Mr. Kean made ia the his second appearance this season in the part of Othello. He was greeted in his entrance with the usnal demonstrations of favour. His success in this character is too well known and appreciated, to justify one word of comment. Mr. ara Cleary, who, for the first time, undertook the character of Iago, displayed considerable talent; but with Cook's delineation of this truly arduous part strong in our recollection, we cannot think Mr. Cleary more than ordinarily successful; he, however, seems to possess abilities, that with due cultivation, will one day place him much beyond mediocrity. He is evidently much improved. Mrs. West, in Desdemona, appeared to more advantage than when she first assumed the part. She is a young lady of great promise, and we hail her as a very considerable acquisition to the drama. 642 OCT. 3. The opera of the Duenna was represented, for the purpose of introducing Madame Bellgar to a London audience. The part selected for her was that of Don Carlos, a singular choice, if the sex of the character is considered, but well calculated for a first essay, on account of its slight connection with the story, leaving the performer little to attend to besides the songs, which are in a very simple easy style of composition. This lady is by birth an Englishwoman. Her voice is soft and agreeable, and her lower notes are of an excellent quality, but her upper notes are imperfect, and not always at her command, neither does her compors appear to be very extensive. Her style, as far as we are able to form a judgment, is very pure and delicate. Her action is after the foreign manner, extremely redundant, but by no means deficient in grace. In speaking, Madame Bellgar betrays by her accent, her long residence abroad, but not in a degree at all unpleasant. She is, we should think, a great acquisition to this Theatre. OCT. 6. This evening the Suspicious Husband was performed, in which Mr. Harley and Mrs. Mardyn resumed the characters of Jack Meggot and Jacintha. They were received with warm applause, and the other parts, sustained as they were by Stanley, Knight, Barnard, Powell, Mrs. Glover, and Mrs. Alsop, afforded much entertainment to a numerous audicuce.-Love Laughs at Locksmiths was then performed for the first time at this Theatre. The principal comic characters, Risk and Solomon Lob, were well played by Harley and Knight, and Vigil and Captain Beldair were very respectably sustained by Gattie and Baruard. Totterton introduced another debutant to the London Stage, in the person of a Mr. Williams. This sketch only affords an actor an opportunity of proving himself capable of imitating the debility of age. In this Mr. Williams succeeded, and the character in his hands, was as prominent as it could well be made, and, of course, he met with what he merited-a favourable reception. OCT. 9. The comedy of "A New Way to Pay Old Debts" was performed, in which Kean acted the part of Sir Giles Overreach in his best style, and with great applause. Stanley took the character of Wellborn. Occasionally, his manner of speaking was too precise and affected, but, upon the whole, he sustained it with appropriate animation, and the effort gave universal satisfaction. Munden's Marrall was the source of hearty laughter; and Oxberry depicted, with much whim and humour, the hungry agonies of Justice Gready. The farce of "The Weathercock" followed; in which a new performer was brought forward in Tristram Fickle. This Gentleman, we understand, comes from the Coburg Theatre, where he had acquired considerable celebrity. He proved himself possessed of sufficient vivacity to give effect to all the extravagancies it was his duty to represent, and though we may have witnessed a greater display of versatility in the part, we never saw the transition from the Quaker to the Beau more adroitly managed, and this occurring as it did, at the close of the piece, was decisive of success, and united the whole house in a tumult of approbation. OCT. 13. The excellent comedy of the "Provoked Husband" was performed this evening, for the purpose of introducing Mrs. W. West in the part of Lady Townley. This lady has already made so favourable an impression in the characters she has sustained in tragedy, that considerable interest was attached to witnessing her in comedy. Much were expected, and we believe none were disappointed. An interesting countenance, a fine figure, and harmo nious voice, are great qualificatious in an actress. Mrs. W. West possesses these to an eminent degree, and adds to them grace, ease, sprightliness, elegance, and feeling. In the playful scene with her husband she was very successful, and in the last scene she left the audience delighted with her performance; and we think that few, if any, can surpass her in the higher walks of comedy. Mr. David Fisher was, for the first time, the Lord Townly of the night, and went through the part very respectably. Mr. Williams, who for the first time, appeared as Sir Francis Wronghead, and Mr. Cowell, as Squire Richard, were each very well received, and the whole piece went off with much good humour and success. OCT. 14. The comedy of "The Fashionable Lover" was performed this evening. It is one of those productions which may, perhaps, have some interest in the closet, principally on account of the benevolent sentiments and sensible observations upon life and character which sometimes occur, but, as an acting piece, it is (to say the least of it) but indifferently adapted to produce effect, and we cannot speak in the warmest terms of the general cast of the characters, though some of them were well sustained. Among them we would mention as the most distinguished -Mr. H. Johnston's Colin Macleod, Mr. H. Kemble's Tyrrel, Mrs. West's Augustus Aubrey, and Mrs. Orger's Miss Bridgemore. The lady last mentioned has much to do in order to overcome the odious and repulsive aspect of the character itself, and she succeeded as far as could fairly be expected. The farce of "My Spouse and 1," followed, in which a Mr. Yarnold made his first appearance as Ned. He met with a very favourable reception, and was encored in one of his songs. We consider him as a performer of promise, and think that he must prove an useful adjunct to the company. 1818. In OCT. 15. This evening the tragedy of "Macbeth" was performed; when Mrs. West assumed the part of Lady Macbeth. Such an attempt on the part of so young an actress, we did not expect would prove eminently successful, and we cannot say the result afforded us an agreeable disappointment. many instances her conception of the part was very good; her action was also unexceptionable. But still it was not, and could not be, Lady Macbeth that stood before us. After what we have seen, it was impossible for Mrs. West to do more than give what appeared to us a correct, but feeble, outline of Lady Macbeth. The other cha racters were well-supported, and the tragedy went off with great satisfaction. OCT. 17. The opera of "Lionel and Clarissa" was represented, and a new performer, Mr. C. Fisher, was brought out in Lionel. His figure and general appearance are in his favour, and he possesses a voice of considerable power and flexibility, which, though not remarkably rich in tone, enabled him to execute the principle songs which fall to the share of the representative of Lionel with good effect. Miss Witham, in Clarissa, supported and strengthened the claims she bad previously advanced to public approbation; and Miss Cubit was equally fortunate in Diana. Oct. 20. This evening the "Recruiting Officer" was performed for the first time these three years. The cast comprehended much of the strength of the company. Plume and Brazen found animated representatives in Stanley and Harley; Munden and Knight were highly amusing in the two rustics; and the female characters derived no small interest from the exertions of Mrs. Mardyn, Mrs. Alsop, and Mrs. Orger. PERFORMANCES. 1818. COVENT GARDEN. OCT. 2. This evening, Guy Manley in Fag was, as he always is, an mering was performed, in which a lady excellent addition to the propriety of of the name of Crowder, appeared for the piece. the first time on the stage, in the character of Lucy Bertram. The attempt, we need not say, was arduous; nor can we say that it was very successful. Her voice is not commanding, but her chief deficiency appeared to be the want of scientific acquirement. When this lady has cultivated her taste to more advantage than we can at present give her credit for, it is probable that she will become useful to the company with which she has connected herself. She was encored in the popular song of Rest the Babe, and received, through out the whole performance, the highest encouragement from the audience. Her conception of the character itself was correct; and we were, upon the whole, favorably impressed, by her manner of delivering the dialogue. Ост 9. This evening Mr. Farren supported his previous reputation by his performance of Sir Anthony Absolute, in the comedy of The Rivals. He seemed never to forget that Sir Anthony was a gentleman; and whilst he gave the peculiar humour of the character, broad as it is, he contrived to throw into it that tinge and colour, which preserved not only its life but its manners. In the character of Cap tain Absolute, Mr. Charles Kemble was in every respect an equal second to the Sir Anthony of Mr. Farren. The obstinacy and positiveness of the father were well contrasted by the ease, carelessness and bantering manner of the son. Mr. Young, in Faulkland, was as good as the part would admit. Mrs. Faucit, who, in this last season, appears to have made an uncommon start, indeed a progress which we have very seldom witnessed, acted with great excellence the part of Julia. Miss Brunton was a little deficient in the spirit of Lydia Languish, and had, indeed, too much of the air of a finished gentlewoman, for the character of a novel-reading girl. The Sir Lucius O'Trigger of Jones did not satisfy us. We must say the same of the Acres of Liston. But it is, perhaps, only because we cannot yet divest ourselves of the memory of Bannister, in Acres, and Johnstone, in Sir Lucius. Mrs. Davenport in Mrs. Malaprop, was extremely entertaining; and FarEurop. Mag. Vol. LXXIV. Oct. 1818. OCT. 12. This evening, Miss O'Neil appeared, for the first time this season, in Belvidera, she was received with lively and continued demonstrations of the public kindness from all parts of the house. Her health seems greatly improved since the close of last season. She performed the character with tremendous force. Her last scene was fearfully true, particularlarly during the recital of the death of Jaffier. The frantic vagueness of her attention to the recital—the wildness of her lookthe quivering of her lip whilst the mes senger was speaking, and the scream of horror when the light broke in upon her mind, carried tragic terror to its highest pitch. The dying scene which followed was, too, terribly faithful. Her whole performance produced the most profound effect, and was applauded through every scene. Mr. Young sustained the character of Pierre with his usual excellence. Mr. C. Kemble acted Jaffier with the greatest force, feeling, and truth. His Jaffier is the Jaffier of the poet. The other characters were well sustained, and the whole went off with eclut. Ост. 13. A comic opera called The Barber of Seville, was performed for the first time. This piece, though introduced in a new form, is not original. It was first brought forward in France, and afterwards adopted in Italy. At a subsequent period, it was produced on our own stage by the elder Colman, and the only novelty it could boast in the evening was, we believe, an alteration from three acts into two, with some changes in the dialogue; the preservation of part of the music of Paesiello and Rossini, as performed at the Opera House. The introduction of some new music by Mr. Bishop, and of a few new songs by Mr. Terrey. The circumstance, however, which attracted the numerous audience that assembled, was the first appearance of Mrs. Dickens, after a long absence from our stage. She was hailed with the hearty welcome which might be expected from her well-earned reputation; and she acquitted herself in such a manner, as not only afforded the utmost satisfaction, but encreased the enthusiasm which her return created. Her voice seemed to us to have suffered nothing 3 Z |