bears all the wickedness of Napoleon's worst actions, rendered more repulsive by the want of that ability which Napoleon displayed throughout every proceeding. But the French forces have at length entered Spain in three divisions; the one by the Pampluna road, and two divisions by the Tolosa road, one of which divisions has passed through Tolosa advancing on Madrid, whilst the other under the Duke d'Angouleme has turned to the right in order to attack St. Sebastians. The French have had some severe skirmishing before this fortress, in which they claim the advantage; but it is evident, from their own account, that the Spaniards have fought with great gallantry. This is the point most essential for Europe to ascertain; for such is the national bravery and perseverance of the Spanish character, that if the people are sufficiently zealous in the cause to fight at all, there can be no doubt of the ultimate success of Spain. In the mean time we have had no intelligence from the French division pressing upon Madrid, except a telegraphic account of its having reached Vittoria; nor no accounts from that division which advanced to the East upon the Pampluna road. The last corps appears to be intended less for active operation, than to protect the left wings of the other French divisions, and to support the army of the Faith in Arragon and Catalonia. We are anxious to hear of the operations of Mina, Ballasteros, and the other Spanish officers, whose proceedings perhaps may oblige the enemy to be still more cautious in their advance.Although that advance is sufficiently slow to evince that the enemy do not find any great facilities in their unprincipled invasion.

The German troops which were, by the treaties to abandon Piedmont and Naples this year, recently began to

withdraw from the former country, but their march was suddenly coun termanded, and the thrones both of Naples and of the King of Sardinia continue to be supported upon arbitrary principles by the force of Austrian bay onets. Russian troops are also marching towards the Rhine in order, it is as serted, to protect the Bourbons from any insurrection of their subjects which might be created by their arbitrary measures.-Russia having but little commercial intercourse with Spain, and so removed from any possibility of being affected by the Spanish revolution, yet affects apprehensions, and assumes the right of interfering with the internal affairs of the Peninsula, and of dictating to the Spaniards what government they shall possess.Denmark, Sweden, Prussia and Holland abstain from such violations of justice and decency. No news of importance has been received from Turkey, and the brave Greeks and their sacred cause are left to the dispensations of Providence. - The South Americans have nearly completed their liberation from the yoke of the mother country, but unhappily a large French squadron possesses the supremacy in the West Indian seas; and as the declaration of France against the Spanish constitutionalists holds out a hope of again subduing South America for Ferdinand, we have no doubt that this French fleet will prove the means of renewing the scenes of devastation and slaughter throughout those fine regions of Columbia, which were just receiving all the blessings of freedom, and the ad vantages of an established and regular government. The christian and philanthropist cannot but deplore the monstrous wickedness which is now perpetrating by the Bourbons and the other arbitrary monarchs of the Continent, against the principles of freedom, and the peace and happiness of mankind.

THE only novelty since our last publication consisted in an Opera of very short duration, entitled Elisa e Claudio. It has been performed only twice, and therefore our readers will excuse us from giving them any long description of it, for we consider ourselves paying them a compliment when we state, that it is far more agreeable to us to dwell on successful efforts of the drama thau on others of a contrary description. It is sufficient for us to say, that Elisa e Claudio; or, Love protected by Friendship, has only been performed twice, and we believe it is now finally withdrawn. We must however observe that the music, composed by Mercadante, was particularly creditable to the talents of the composer.

Mozart's exquisite performance of Le Nozze di Figaro has been again performed at this theatre; it is a work rich in every species of musical excellence; and although the cast of characters was considerably less powerful than we recollect it to have formerly been, and though it does not boast the rare assemblage of genius which some few years ago gave effect to every portion of the opera, still it comprises talent sufficient to attract attention, and to reward it. Porto infuses a good deal of buoyancy and spirit into his representation of the intriguing Count. He sings with much ease and expression; and, in the concerted pieces particularly, acquitted himself in a masterly style. His duet with Susanna, "Crudel! perchè finora," is always loudly encored. Madame Camporese, as Susanna, is most arch and amusing: we have not often seen the cunning waiting-woman personated with so much unaffected animation. De Begnis

is certainly a far better Figaro than. we are accustomed to see on other

theatres, although he may not be with, out faults; his song Non piu Andra is generally encored. Signora Caradorl sustains the character of the amorous page, Cherubino. Her manner is rather too bashful and retiring for such a part. The page is a most impudent and adventurous youth, just beginning to feel the most troublesome of all the passions, and his representative ought to display no small portion of fire and animation. Signora Caradori is unanimously encored in the beautiful air "Voi che Sapeti," which she executes with great taste and delicacy. The Countess is personated by Madame Ronzi de Begnis; and as the part is far below her transcendent talents, it is not surprising that she does not appear to her usual advantage. Great talents can only be excited by great occasions, and we do not think this one of them. We have never seen Madame de Beguis to less advantage than in this character, which we consider far beneath her powers. She excels in those characters where the highest degree of excellence, both of singing and acting united, are required. In those parts she is super-eminent, and it is impossible for any one to have an adequate idea of the ascendancy acquired over the feelings, by the united excellence of singing and acting, without having seen Madame de Begnis perform. Her em pire is alike over the head and the heart; and her action, her graceful manner, her ladylike carriage, her bye-play, and all the graces of an elegant actress and singer, added to a fascinating form, can give in idea only a faint image of her superior accomplishments.

THIS theatre, as well as that of Covent Garden, has produced a very attractive afterpiece, which is now acted every night to large audiences. It is an unusually splendid, although a per. fectly incomprehensible spectacle, entitled Chinese Sorcerer, or the Emperor and his three Sons. Spectacles have, of late years, been dull affairs at Drury

lane, but the house is making an effort to redeem its character in that department of exhibition. Since the first appearance of the Chinese Sorcerer three songs have been omitted, and a general compression of the dialogue effected; and, in its present improved state, there can be no doubt that it will prove most bencficially attractive. The picce is,

we believe, from the well known pen of Mr. T. Dibdin, to whom the public have long been indebted for their liveliest sources of amusement. The nature of a holiday entertainment necessarily renders it more, dependent upon the scenic decorations than upon the abilities of the author for success; but, in the present instance, it is only justice to add, that if a peculiar felicity of allusion, if many sparkling sallies of wit and humour attest the genius of the writer, the correctness of his judgment has been fully shewn by the singular fidelity with which he has adhered to the costume, and the taste he has evinced in its display. The illuminated marine pavilion (moonlight), by Roberts, is a very delightful performance; and the grand harbour and arsenal (Stanfield) is of a still higher order. The saloon in the palace of Shi-Fo is one of the finest hall scenes we ever saw; and the two fire-scenes, the enchanted valley, and the cavern of spectres, are upon a par with the best things of the kind which have been done at Covent-garden. This production will certainly completely do away the idea that splendid and effective scenery cannot be got up at Drury-lane.

The following is a sketch of the plot: The family of Kein-Long, Emperor of China, is supposed to be patronized by a benevolent Magician Fong

Whang, who foreseeing that the wife of the Emperor is in danger of seduction by the wiles of a pretended friend, and that Kan-Fu, Zam-Ti, and PeKin, the Emperor's three Sons, are destined (if not prevented by superior power) to plot against their father, and destroy each other; he (the Sorceror) snatches the Empress and boys from the impending danger, secludes the Empress, and brings up the Sons as peasants till the hour of perit is past. The piece opens with the festivities usual on the Emperor's birth-day, at which period Fong-Whang arrives, informs Kein-Long of the safety of his wife and sons (all supposed dead by the Emperor), and proposes to put the youths to certain trials of their dispositions before they are acknowledged as offsprings of the great Kein-Long.

Nothing else of particular interest has occurred at this theatre since our last, unless we except the re-appearance of Mr. Kean, who has been for a short time absent in the country; he and Mr. Young continue occasionally to unite their splendid talents for the gratification of the public, and the evident advantage of the manager; whose extraordinary expense in improving and decorating the theatre preparatory to the present season, and whose liberality in procuring the best performers cannot be sufficiently applaudeď nor remunerated.

THE principal novelty brought out by the manager since our last report consists in a new melo-dramatic piece called The Vision of the Sun; or, the Orphan of Peru. The name conveyed in itself a promise of romantic adventures and brilliant scenery, and those who went to enjoy the pleasures of both were not disappointed. The story, like most fables of enchantment, has love for its beginning, middle and end. In the trials of fidelity on the stage there are, of course, dangers and exertions which must be seen to be believed; and it is the lot of the heroic Koran (Mrs. Vining) to pass the ordeal of the most perilous circumstances to deserve and obtain the fair hand of the Princess Runac (Miss Foote). The lover, who has an enchanter for his rival, has certainly no idle time upon his hands, and such was the rival with whom Koran has to contend, in the person of Oultanpac (Mr. Farley), whose slave, Tycobroc, an imitation of Calaban, is personated by Mr. Gri

maldi, who does not find as much room for the exertion of his peculiar abilities as in the more genial region of pantomime. The efforts of the enchanter and the perils of the lovers are, as usual, only conducive to the greater felicity of their final triumph, as all veteran admirers of melo-dramas would, no doubt, anticipate. It was not therefore on the novelty of the incidents, or the originality of the plot that the author rested for success. He judiciously called in the most elaborate aid of the scene-painter and the decorater, and we never beheld a more various and splendid display of their attractive powers. The dazzling illusions of enchantment are represented with a richness, and indeed exuberant brilliancy of effect, that perfectly fascinate the attention of those who are gratified by such exhibitions. The scenes of the Vision of the Sun, the Magic Hall of Oultanpac, the Golden Lake, the Nuptial Temple, and the Royal Palace of Peru, were particularly admired.

The music, by Mr. Ware, is superior to the generality of that gentleman's compositions. The overture has much merit. It is a bold, vigorous, and original work; and many of the strains which accompany the action of the melo-drama are strikingly appropriate, and uncommonly pleasing. The fascination of the scenery of this piece has proved very attractive, and has consequently tended very much to the advantage of the theatrical treasury, it also materially tended to procrastinate the existence of the last new tragedy, Julian, which has been repeated several times during the month, more to the advantage of Drury than to Covent Garden. The Vision of the Sun is performed every night, and proves a valuable acquisition.

Shakspeare's Comedy of Much ado about Nothing, has been acted at this theatre with considerable success.

Miss Chester, whose beautiful person is certainly unrivaled on the Metropolitan stage, acted the part of Beatrice, and she acquitted herself in a manner calculated to add to her professional reputation. The character of Beatrice is not one that can be supported by mere animal vivacity; and though we cannot say that the Lady of whose effort we now speak displayed the intellectual features as prominently as we have seen them marked by some distinguished actresses, the effort manifested a power of mind far beyond the ordinary grasp of the number whose attempts we have witnessed from time to time. Mr. C. Kemble's Benedick was in his best style; his performance of this character has seldom been equalled, and certainly never excelled for spirit, vivacity, eccentricity and huinour.

Recent Appointments under Govern ment.

His Royal Highness William Henry Duke of Clarence, Admiral of the Fleet, to be General of His Majesty's Royal Marine Forces, in the room of the Earl of St. Vincent, deceased.

The Right Honourable Earl of Liverpool, K.G.; the Right Honourable Frederick John Robinson; Berkeley Paget, Esq.; Viscount Lowther; and Lord Granville Charles Henry Somerset; and also Edmund Alexander M'Naghten, Esq., to be Commissioners for executing the offices of Treasurer of the Exchequer of Great Britain, and Lord High Treasurer of Ireland.

Robert Ward, Esq. to be Auditor of the Civil List, in the room of John Charles Herries, Esq. resigned.

The Right Honourable W. Huskisson, to be President of the Committee of Council of Foreign Trade. The Right Honourable C. Grant, to act as President in the absence of Mr. Huskisson..

Colonel Sir H: Hardinge, to be Clerk of the Ordnance.

The Right Honourable the Earl of Morton, K.T. his Majesty's High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The Honourable Sir Charles Paget, Knight; Robert Williams, Esq.; and Richard Worsley, Esq. to be RearAdmirals of the Blue.

Appointments under the Great Seal.

The dignities of Viscount and Eart of the United Kingdom of Great BriMarquiss of Londonderry, K.G.C. &c. tain and Ireland, to Charles William and to the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, or to be begotten on the body of his present wife Frances Ann, by the names, styles, and titles of Viscount Seaham, of Seaham, in the county palatine of Durham, and Earl Vane.

The dignity of a Viscount of the United Kingdom of great Britain and Ireland to William Carr Baron Beresford, K.G.C. &c. and to the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Viscount Beresford, of Beresford, in the county

of Stafford.

List of Members recently returned to serve in the present Parliament.

Borough of Bossiney.-Sir Compton Domville, of Santry house, in the county of Dublin, Bart.

Town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Sir John Peer Beresford, of Duddingtonhouse, in the shire of Mid-Lothian, Baronet, in the room of the Right Honourable Charles Augustus Bennet, commonly called Lord Ossulston (now Earl of Tankerville), one of the Peers of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland:

Town and Port of Winchelsea. William Leader, of Putney-hill, in the County of Surrey, Esq. in the room of Lucius Concannon, Esq. deceased.

Borough of Arundel.-Thomas Read Kemp, of Dale-park, in the parish of Madhurst, and of Brighthelmstone, in the county of Sussex, Esq. in the room of Robert Blake, Esq. deceased.

Borough of Coleraine.-Sir John Brydges, in the room of Sir John Poe Beresford, Bart, who has accepted the office of Steward of the Manor of East Hendred.

Town and Port of Rye.-Robert Knight, of Barrels, in the county of Warwick, and of Grosvenor-square, in the county of Middlesex, Esq. in the room of John Dodson, D.C.L. who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds.

Borough of Lymington. - Walter Boyd, Esq of Plaistow-Lodge, in the county of Kent, in the room of Sir Harry Burrard Neale, Bart. who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds.

Borough of Ryegate.-James Cocks, of Charing-cross, in the county of Middlesex, Esq. in the room of the Ho nourable James Somers Cocks, who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds.

County of Dorset.--Edward Berkeley Portman, Esq. of Bryanston-house, in the county of Dorset, in the room of Edward Berkeley Portman, Esq. his father, deceased,

County of Sligo.-The Honourable Henry King, in the room of Charles O'Hara, Esq. deceased.....

City of Durham.-Sir Henry Har dinge, K.C.B. of Grosvenor-place, in the city of Westminster...

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County of Fermanagh, Lowry Corry, commonly called Lord Viscount Corry, of Castle Coole, in the county of Fermanagh, in the room of Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole, who has ac cepted the office of Governor of the Mauritius

Borough of Corfe Castle. John Bond, jun. Esq. in the room of George Bankes, Esq. who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds.

Borough of Newport, Cornwall.Jonathan Raine, of Bedford-row, Middlesex, Esq.

Shire of Inverness.-The Right Hopourable Charles Grant, jun. of Waternish, Vice-President of the Board of Trade.

New Creation of Cardinals. There has been a new creation of cardinals. The Diario di Roma of the 12th ult. gives us the following addition of twelve to the sacred college. His Holiness has raised eleven more churchmen to the purple, but he reserves their names in petto :

Francis Bertazzoli, Bishop of Edessa. John Francis Falzacappa, Bishop of Ancona.

Antonio Pallotta, Auditor-General of the Sacred Chamber.

Francis Lerlupi, Auditor of the Saered Rota.

Charles Maria Pedicini, Secretary of the Propaganda.

Louis Pandolf, Secretary of the Consulta.

Fabricius Turriozzi, Assessor of the Holy and Universal Inquisition.

Hercules Daudini, Bishop of Osimo and Cingoli..

Charles Odelaschi, Auditor of his Holiness and Archbishop of Ferrara.

Antony Frosini, Prefect of the Sacred Palaces, and Major Domo of his Hodiness,

Thomas Riario Sforza, Master of the Chamber to his Holiness.

Viviano Orfiui, Deacon of the Sacred Chamber.

The above list is entirely composed of Italians, and most of them make part of the Household of the Pope, or reside in Rome in different offices of the Government.

NEW FASHIONS Spring Promenade Costume.-A round dress of fine cambric or India muslin, trimmed round the border with three Vandyke flounces, set or plain, of muslin richly embroi dered, and each point edged with narrow lace of Urling's manufacture. A mantle of pale Ceylon ruby, or of bright rose colour, is worn over this dress, with Capuchin hood and standing-up collar above; the mantle is lined throughout with figured sarcenet or gossamer satin of a lighter shade, or else with white; but that also is figured, and generally the figures on the white ground correspond in colour with that of the mantle, which is edged all round with a fold of satin, of a moderate breadth, cut in bias.

Evening Full Dress. A dress of pink or celestial blue satin, trimmed round with a coquillage border of the same material, edged with fine blond; and each shell headed with a rich ornament of white silk, wrought in a trefoil form; the border enclosed in rouleaux of pink satin. Corsage of satin, with stripes formed of white rouleaux. The