Within whose bright and magic circle shrined | Subject whereby to shape the immortal song | ye war' na sae duce in an English lan'; sae Health shall be found, and hush'd the That pictured earth, while earth was ye should recollect ye're ain young days;— grating jar Of human passions! Thus, like rainbow skies, No scene for me like the bounding sea! And my coursers-the breeze and billow! serene, "Sweet Vale of Arno! of exalted mould What minds have sprung from thy maternal breast! paradise! Here, while a pilgrim in thy shades, and In heaven's inspiring strength, bright Of future glory on his spirit rose, Joseph is a guid boy, and can take care o' himself. Flee, Jo,' cried she, laughing as she spoke, 'I'll be your caution for ae night, sae mind an' come back soon.' Poor Joseph cast a grateful look on his kind mistress, That warmed his genius and consoled his and, without hearing his master's reply, was out of sight in a minute. 'Dear Elizabeth,' said Mr. Martin, you have acted really woes! Through yon dim arch pours evening's rosy wrong in allowing the boy to go out at this course! Who made the planets his impassioned theme, The dazzling tracks of ether trod alone- The Apprentice's Monitor; containing Er- 1833. Or if the above will not suffice, take the A WELL-MEANT and instructive little volume, apostrophe to the Vale of Arno. designed for the edification of the young apprentices of the Scottish metropolis in particular, but calculated to be beneficial to all irregulars," wheresoever they may be found. Religious principles, and habits of through the medium of tales, which illusstability and perseverance, are inculcated trate the mischievous effects of bad associates, loose habits, and an indulgence in pleasures inconsistent with a youth's business pursuits and prospects in life; as for example. In counsel firm-in homebred virtue bold In art supreme-in heavenly science blest! Here Pallas her bright mysteries first unrolled, And dwelt a cherished and triumphant guest: Here, fostering Science, while they ruled the helm, Enlightened sovereigns swayed the Tuscan To thee, whose soil and city of the heart, sung. But who thy varied beauties shall impart ! sage Descended, like a glorious heritage!- Illumination. "The present cause of illumination was owing to one of those popular contested measures which had caused great difference in political opinion, and had occasioned much excitement amongst the people. were at present favourable to those upou one triumphant light appeared in the windows of side of the question, and a general blaze of the ascendant party. The effigies of several great men in the Opposition were carried about in ridicule by the mob; aud placards with satirical mottos were to be seen in all directions; while blazing tar-barrels rolled about, and squibs and sky-rockets were sent out in profusion, and a countless crowd of people in one deuse mass moved about the streets like the rush of dark waves! gazing on the variegated devices on the windows of those friendly to the measure, or marking with sullen wrath the houses of those who had not displayed their sentiments by a like approval. "I am sorry to refuse you, Joseph,' said Mr. Martin the baker, as he leaned in his elbow chair, in his little back parlour ad- "Such was the state of things when the joining the shop, one evening, addressing a happy Joseph entered the city. Like many tall thin youth who had entered, and stood others there, he only went to see or to be before him- I am sorry to refuse you, boy, seen-beholding with delight the novelty of but really I cannot allow you to go out to-so gay a scene, little heeding for what it night, for it is thought that there will be great was meant, or how it would end. At first disturbance, and I am anxious to keep you he kept on the outside of the crowd; but from harm's way. The baker lads get credit one acquaintance met him after another, and for being the first in every row; and I think amongst the rest, a very idle youth, who was it my duty to keep you out of it as much as one of the most active in every bad frolic. is in my power. Cheer up, man,' marking He carried a flag; and, having hailed Joseph With names that rouse our inmost sym- the disappointed looks of the petitioner, and two or three more, they were soon in trust me, I will give you a play-day soon, the middle of the vortex; the simple boy but in this instance it is out of my power. heeding nought but the fun of pushing aud Tut, Herbert,' said a lovely smiling-faced squeezing, and laughing and huzzaing, that young woman, (standing beside him, fond-was going on-a prelude to a far different ling a little infant, whose rosy fingers were scene. It proved indeed a dreadful night in entwining the raven hair of the youth, and that city. It has well been said, that evil drawing down his face towards her,) let communication corrupteth good manners.' the laddie gang; nae doubt he will like to There were mingled in that crowd the gay see the illumination; ye canna put an auld and the thoughtless, the poor, the young, head upon young shoulders: I'll warrant ye,aud the light-hearted, thinking of no evil; but there were also the designing, the cun- "Joseph Davidson had hitherto been a "Oh! let this little history be a warning good and very peaceable boy; an honest, to all boys, to reflect in every action of their active, obliging apprentice; and had, by his lives the effect it may have on their affec cheerfulness and obedience, secured the tionate parents! Joseph would not have favour of his master and mistress. He had offended them for the world! and yet by entered into the second year of his engage- the action of a few hours he was heaping ment, and was allowed three-and-sixpence upon them days of sorrow! By the dawn a-week, a very great assistance to his poor of day, that anxious parent was again parents, a most worthy couple, who, worn making earnest search, and learned with down by hard labour, were the tenants of a grief that he had been allowed to go out. small room, in a little village about a mile His good master and mistress were filled from the city. His father was unable to move with regret that he had not returned home, from his chair by a severe stroke of the and by their advice she went to the policepalsy, which had afflicted him for many office to make enquiry, and was allowed to years previous to the commencement of this see the youths in confinement; and there, narrative; and his mother, only able to exert with grief, with shame, and with astonishherself by supplying her neighbours with meut, she beheld her beloved boy! milk, which she brought from a farm at "It was a melancholy meeting between some distance. Joseph's little weekly pit-that mother and that son. He shed tears tance was therefore eagerly looked for, and of repentance; he explained how he had thankfully received. Pious Christians both, been led astray; he promised amendment, they had set before him a good example, and he was forgiven. Oh! if children would and had instructed him in the good way, but think, in every step they take, of the and his hitherto exemplary conduct had been anxiety of their dear parents, of the love, the joy of their hearts; and often they blessed the kindness they have received-of their God when they looked upon their affectiou- experience and judgment to direct them, ate boy. how often would they be saved from many troubles which youth and thoughtlessness lead them into! She returned, and in formed his old father of his situation, of his regret, and resolution to avoid in future every evil way. She went and entreated his master and his mistress to forgive and to receive him. The latter wept with grief, as the former informed her that it was out of his power. Mrs. Martin blamed herself for her indulgence; bade her trust in God, and all would be well. put an extra coal into the fire, sat down in expectation of mending his clothes, when she was aroused by the cry of a number of "At that period, Joseph and many others little urchins ready for a mischief, crying endeavoured to return home, but it was out, Light, light, or broken panes and impossible; the trial only augmented the hastily rising, she took her only remaining confusion; and while he was watching for candle with great reluctance, and cutting it au opening, a number of constables came up in two, stuck the pieces upon the frame of and seized a flag held by one of his com-their little window. Hech, sirs,' said she, "In a day or two after the young culprits panions; a scuffle ensued, and it was handed what a pity this is! I shall not be able to were brought forward for examination. The from oue to another, as each was obliged to get anither until Saturday, when Jo brings uncommon good character every witness yield to the blows of the batons, or to stand hame his wages; I wish fouk had some ither called bestowed upon Joseph Davidson would upon the defensive. Here, Jo, my lad, take way o' showing their joy than by sae muckle have ensured his release, had it not been hold of it,' cried one of the group, and waste.' Indeed ye are right, Margaret,' that he was sworn to as having carried a save it if you can: do not let the fellows said her husband; "I hae often thought flag with a very improper motto; so he was triumph over us: run boy, while I give it that if the money expended on candles on condemned to six weeks' solitary confinement to them sweetly.' Joseph took it involun- such an occasion were given to the poor, it in the Bridewell; they were disgraceful and tarily, and ran off as fast as he could; but wad lighten mony a heart; but I think disagreeable, but they were sanctified to the his tall figure soon attracted attention; Joseph is lang o' coming; I wish he may youth. His mother was from time to time another party of the police met him, knocked keep himself from harm's way; surely his allowed to see him, and she bade him turn him down, aud conveyed him and several master will not let him go out this evening.' his thoughts unto God; she advised him, others to the jail, locked them up, and re- I think there is nae fear of Joseph,' said and she comforted him, telling him that his turned immediately to the scene of action, his mother with a sigh, but he lingers father would receive him, though his master where, after an hour's more contest, and lang: and hour struck after hour ou the could not. How often, when he looked inconceivable damage, they remained in quiet city clock, and the distant blaze of surround-with regret upon her emaciated countenance, possession of the streets, while the multi-ing light grew dimmer and dimmer, as the tude silently melted away to their own country villas and distant streets extinguished homes, with little profit, and less peace of their expressions of joy, until, unable longer mind, many with broken bones or bruises, to bear suspense, she assisted her husband Our only objection to the stories in this and torn apparel; while most of the ring. to go to bed, and hurried out through the volume is, that they are somewhat too leaders were secured, or escaped by the covert darkness to enquire if his master had de-puritanically sanctimonious. of the midnight darkness! tained him. When she arrived there the doors were shut, the lights put out, and she could gain no admittance. She then wandered almost distracted through the city, marking with terror the noise, the turmoil, and the confusion, but met with no one she knew; and at length she turned her steps towards home, in the hope that he had reached it before her; but she was disap. pointed, and they spent the night in sighs and tears, and earnest prayer for his safety! "In the meantime, poor Joseph, bewildered and agitated, was fearfully aware of his situation, when he heard the harsh turning of the key in the prison-lock, and he found himself in confinement! He walked up and down, oppressed by the most conflicting feelings, and mentally exclaimed, Oh! what will my poor father and mother think this night? Well might he ponder upou their unhappiness and anxiety, and in trembling accents inquired how she lived, she has told him it was well, for God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb." Sequel to Le Trésor de l'Ecolier Français; and Publishers. We may as well confess at once that we are not adequately acquainted with the essence, or pretensions, of the "Fenwickian system", on the text. For the class of persons for the whole being evidently the result of a termined to be more excellent than the game of tables. In several Arabic books the following account is to be found. "Talachand is the name of a king of India who, conquered by his enemies, died of grief upon the back of his elephant. His mother being much afflicted at this event, Nassir Dahir, one of the wise men of India, invented chess, as a game to be used at the entertainments of the queeu, upon which employing her attention, she might alleviate her grief for the loss of her son. The queen often looked upon this game with a wounded of learning the French language; yet we can discern that, independently of the system, these are very clever little books. It is not many weeks since we detailed and commended the plan and performance of Le We are happy to award praise to the stray Tresor, to which one of the works under part which has reached us of the "New our present notice is the sequel, and the Casket," which we have examined with other the "Key to the Sequel." This ex-attention. We took it up with reminiscences planation may prima facie induce a sup- which were not likely to induce flattery; for position that a very unnecessary multipli- our recollection of former numbers led us to cation of hooks is going forward; but the expect a pennyworth of the preternatural or fact is not so the individuality (so to ex-horrible, mixed up with the mischievous, the press it) of each book was requisite, and vulgar, or the absurd; whereas we have the severance indispensable. The first, Le here, to our surprise, an agreeable medley of Trésor, contains short detached English sen-light and not uninstructive essays, with in-heart, grieving for her son Talachand." tences, which, with the aid of judicious notes teresting extracts in verse as well as in prose; and a well-arranged dictionary of terms, the pupil is to read aloud in French. The second, the sequel to Le Trésor, is designed for the more advanced student of the language, who will discover obstacles purposely thrown in his path, in the shape of idioms and difficult phraseology, sometimes peculiar to one, and sometimes common to both languages. These he will find it indispensable to surmount ere he be qualified for French conversation. A lexicon of the most THE first western authors who have insuperable difficulties is appended to the spoken of chess are the old writers of sequel, and the "Key" unlocks all, by giving romance, of the Histories of the Knights of Peter Texeira, a Spanish writer, states, the correct French version of each section or the Round Table, of the Champions of the on the authority of a Persian historian, that lesson. Each work has considerable merit, Court of King Arthur, of the Twelve Peers the king of India sent to Cosroes the game of and neither of them has been compiled with- of France, and of the Knights Errant of the chess, to teach him the use of prudence in out much thought and application. We Emperor Charlemagne. These writers re-human affairs; and that Cosroes sent in believe that, with the exception of pronun- present the Saracens as having been very ciation, a person who knew the rudiments expert at this game. The Princess Anna of the French language might qualify him- Comnena, in the life of her father, Alexius self for conversing in it colloquially, by the Comnenus, Emperor of Constantinople, who aid of the exercises here prescribed for him, died A.D. 1118, informs us that the game of Some Arabian writers give us the followwithout a master; and if he could take a chess, which she calls Zatrikion, was intro-ing history of the origin of chess. trip to France for a month, or ensconce him-duced by the Arabians into Greece. The self somewhere where nothing but French was spoken or understood, we are sure he might, pronunciation and all. The Critic, No. 8. ORIGINAL PAPERS. From this account it seems, that, to behold this representation of the armies and battles of the young king and his enemies, contrived in this game with the most exquisite art and ingenuity, became a pleasing amusement to the melancholy mother, aud at length the general diversion of herself and others. Hence the game was sent into Persia. A work entitled Shahnama, written by Phirdausi, a Persian, states that it went into Persia from Kanugi, a fine trading city situate between the branches of the Ganges, by the side of a large river called Mosalia. return to the king of India the game of tables, to prove to him that prudence alone would not succeed in the world without the favour of fortune. "In the beginning of the sixth century, a Arabians had it from the Persians, who say Brahmin, called Sissa, the son of Dahir, inthat they themselves did not invent it, but vented chess, in order to soften the cruel temthat they received it from the Indians, who per of an Indian king who lived near the brought it into Persia in the time of the mouth of the Ganges, by showing him his great Cosroës, who reigned in Persia forty-weakness without the assistance of his sub The Penny National Bible, with Notes. eight years, and died A.D. 576. He was con-jects. The king applied the silent injunctions No. 1. National Library Office. ALL the above have been sent to us, and we temporary with the Emperor Justinian, who The Chinese call chess "the Game of the Elephant," and say that they had it from the Indians. The Haïpiene, or great Chinese dictionary, under the word Sianghki, says that this happened in the reign of Vouti, about the year of Christ 537; so that we Of the "Critic," with its new" serious, may certainly conclude, from authentic and argumentative, and philosophical kind of re- most undoubted testimonies, that in the viewing," and its fine style, as-" we con- sixth century chess was invented in India. gratulate the country on the accession to its The elephants, which hold a place in this literature of a work every way deserving of game, are also a proof of its Indian original, belonging to it," we had rather not say any-Its progress from Persia into Arabia plainly thing, as we should be very sorry to be thought ill-natured to a rival. We approve highly of the "Penny National Bible." It is well printed, and the notes are discreetly selected. The editor judiciously avoids all sectarian bias, and in general avails himself of such annotations only as are necessary to elucidate obscurities, and explain terms which are not universally understood. He will do well not to trouble himself overmuch about the "consistency of the translation," or in suggesting improvements" appears from the number of Persian words of the philosopher to himself, and, by a change of his conduct, recovered the affections of his people. Then, out of gratitude, he left the Brahmin the choice of his reward, who desired that the number of grains of corn which the number of the squares of the chess-board should produce might be given to him; counting one for the first, two for the second, four for the third, and so on, doubling always to the sixty-fourth. The king, astonished at the seeming modesty of the request, granted it, and ordered his treasurers immediately to pay the amount. But, when they had made the necessary calculation, they found that the king had promised more than his vast treasures and dominions could pay. Upon this, the Brahmin gave the king to understand of what importance it was to him to be always upon his guard against the solicitations of his ministers and Sephadins informs us that a king of Per-courtiers." sia invented the game of tables, of which The Indian names of the chess-men are, the Persians boasted much; whereupon, a 1. Shuh. 2. Pherz. 3. Hátehi. 4. CahûBrahmin, named Sissa, in the time of Behram, ra. 5. Ruch. 6. Tchégher, the soldier. king of India, invented Al Shatrangi, or These names, used by the Indians, are partly Chess, which the wise men of that age de- Persian, The Persian names in the book Shah- in his course, which may agree with the sits upon a horse in armour. He wears upon nama are, 1. Shah. 2. Phersin or Pher-lightness of that animal, but is unsuitable to his head a feather, by which he is distinzana. 3. Pil, a Persian word. 4. Shutur, the immobility of a castle, which the French guished. In his hand is a short drawn sword. the camel. 5. Asp, or Súar, the horseman. took the roc to signify. On his right side hangs a bow, and on his 6. Ruch. 7. Piyade. Daniel Sheldon, esq., an East India mer-left a quiver full of arrows. His footman is chant, gave Dr. Hyde a fine chess-board, of a trumpeter sounding a trumpet. great value and antiquity, together with three sorts of chess-men used by the Indiau princes and nobles. The Arabian names are, 1. Shah, the king. 2. Pherz, or Pherzan, the general. 3. Phil, the elephant. 4. Pharas, the horseman. 5. Ruch, the dromedary. 6. Beidak, the soldier. The Persian chess-board described in the book entitled Shahuama, of which we have before spoken, has a hundred squares, ten in a line. Of these there are a certain number to which the king may fly for refuge, as to places of safety. Upou this board staud Shutur, the camels, two additional pieces, next to the elephants. Both the elephants and camels moved in the same manner, in a right line, to every third square inclusive. The English formerly rightly placed upon the board, instead of the queen and bishop, Ferz and Alphyn. Perhaps they who first introduced the queen and bishop into this game imagined it to be a representation of a royal court; in which case, however, they should have considered that the Indians, who invented it, had no bishops amongst them; and also, that a bishop could not properly be ranked among the officers of an army, and fill a post in a battle. Added to which, they transform a man into a woman, by turning the soldier into a queen, which is a ridiculous absurdity. John Lydgate, the English mouk of St. Edmund's Bury, calls this game the Game Royal; and he dedicates his book, written in the manner of a love-poem, to the admirers of chess, which he compares to a love-battle, in the following words in MS. To all folkys vertuouse That gentil leeve, and amerouse, The old English names in this book of Lydgate are, 1. Kinge. 2. Ferz or Queene. 3. Awfyn or Alfiu. 4. Knyght or Horseman. 5. Roke, or Rochus. 6. Paune. 3. Next to these, on each side, we behold an elephant in armour, which carries the colours of the horse. Upon him sits a man, who governs him with an iron-hooked rod. Behind the rider, the back of the animal is covered with a square table, in the fore part of which appear, in two bundles, the heads of javelins, ready for the defence of the colours, which are fixed in the hinder part of this table. The pawn belonging to this piece carries the colours of the footman. He is styled by Europeans the ensign. This footman is sometimes armed with a heavy dart, or short spear. This chess-board stands upon four thick turned feet of ivory, and is so contrived, that, upon occasion, it will serve either as a chess-board, or as a writing-desk. Within it are various cells to hold pens, pencils, and chess-men. On the outside are squares of tortoise-shell, of one colour only, divided by an ivory interlineation; and it need not be otherwise, for the distinction of black and white squares is only necessary for young players. The four gilded corners, of variegated work, are covered with crystal. The 4. Next to these, on each side, is placed | margins exhibit to the eye artificial flowers a horse in armour, with a rider upon him, of coloured ivory, under a crystal transpa-bearing in his hand a drawn sword. To his rent cover. The whole, in short, is so curi-right side is fastened a bow, and to his left ously ornamented, that it would be tedious a quiver. His footman carries a scymetar, to describe every part of it. and also a buckler, which he holds out beThe three sets of chess-men are described fore him for his protection, while he medias follows. tates a blow with his sword. The first set is plain; that is, not carved into the shape of animals. They are of solid ivory, turned, covered with varnish of variegated work, with gold interspersed. One side is stained red, the other side green, of most bright and splendid colours, and intended for the use of princes and nobles. The second set also consists of plain, ivory, turned, hollow chess-men. In the cavity of each of these is hung a small brazen bell, which the player rings when he carries off captive an adverse man. A moulding ou the outside is perforated with holes in elegaut order, to let out the sound. The ivory is covered with varnish, without gold; one party red, the other green. (To be continued.) FINE ARTS. Exhibition of the Associated Painters in Water- IT was our intention to have noticed this The third is the most valuable and curious, and consists of the true, genuine, and most authentic chess-men; which, according to the first institution of this game, were made in the shape of animals, which the Persian sect of Mussulmans use. They are made of solid ivory, of carved-work, varnished, with gold interspersed. One side is beautifully white, the other green. Our space will not allow us to notice each The first piece is the shah or king, un-specimen; but on the few which claimed our armed, carried upon an elephant in armour, attention more than the others, we venture covered with an Indian cap; such as we see to offer a few remarks. and clever. The queen is called by old French authors Fierce, Fierche, and Fierge. These are cor-in Indian pictures, only the king's is more 5. Coast Scene. F. Gibson.-Masterly ruptions of the Latin word fiercia, or fercia, ornamented. This cap is worn by the Indi-in conception, and faulty only from the want used by the poets of the twelfth century. ans in time of war and peace. Upon the of greater dash in the dark clouds behind. Fercia is derived from the Persian Ferz, back of the elephant is fixed a square wooden which signifies a minister, or vizier. Of the castle. This castle is painted within and G. Vickers.-A finished sketch; vigorous 12. Howden Dyke, on the Humber. A. word fierge they easily made vierge, virgo, without, and adorned with gold; and above the virgin, and afterward lady, or queen. it is a canopy, elevated upon pillars. Before In old times the queen could move two the king's face, without the castle, stands steps at first, and afterwards only one, like the governor of the elephant, who guides the pawn. The poem of the "Old Woman" him with a rod, headed with a sharp iron says, "Le Roy, la Vierge, et le Peon sail-hook. Behind the king stands the bearer of lent un point, font un pas." The bishop and an umbrella, with which he defeuds the knight made but two steps; they went to the third square, including that which they quitted. The ruch, which in the Indian tongue denotes a dromedary, was unbounded 15. Water-Mill, Denbighshire. Miss H. Gouldsmith.-A quiet unobtrusive performance, doing great credit to its artiste. 16. Interior, with Figures. H. Waller.— Of this and of No. 142 (Study from Nature, king's head from the heat of the sun; and Cattle), we can speak in terms of great the foot-soldier, or pawn of the king, is an praise: without the advantage of colour, the archer armed with a bow and arrows. effect of the drawings is close and true-the 2. The second piece, the ferz or general, ¦ touch is decided, yet careful. The Glow-worm and the Star. Written upon marring his happiness by throwing A very pretty, simple air, well suited to the words, and so easy both to sing and accompany, that almost any amateur may fearlessly essay it. DRAMA. 24. Beech Trees, Knowle Park, Kent. H. W. Burgess.-This study, like the others of Mr. Burgess, evinces a close attention to nature, and entitles him to much praise. 44. Wounded Heron. J. M. Burbank.-Auduction of M. Herold, a young Frenchman, attempt on a large scale, of a subject hitherto who died not long since at Paris. Although tion of Mr. Knowles was beyond description The success of this last dramatic productreated on a smaller one: the attempt, how- there is nothing in the piece that would enever, as well as those of the same artist title the composer to be ranked amongst first complete, and well it deserves to be so. The (although we wish his talents otherwise rate men of his profession, yet it contains rior to all the other plays of this gentleman; Wife, a Tale of Mantua, is decidedly supedirected), in pourtraying other branches of points of excellence which exhibit talent, and whether it be esteemed for its classic by Binder and Madame Piescher, and the composition, its powerful and affecting incipiece was favorably received by a well-at-dents, or its ingenuity of design, it will, under any circumstances, be deemed a mastended house. ter-piece of literature and dramatic compoDRURY-LANE. Mr. Bunn has been de-sition. The house was crowded in all parts, and the piece announced for nightly repetition with enthusiastic applause. instant, a new opera, in three acts, called criminates Ferrardo; the innocence of MariKing's THEATRE.—On Friday the 19th Mariana, is stabbed by Ferrando, to cover his own guilt, but he produces a paper which Zampa, made its appearance here, the pro-ana is established, and the curtain drops. the creation, is a successful one. One of The hero and heroine were well sustained the kitten's heads, claiming him for a parent, is a masterpiece. 51. Entrance to Henry the Seventh's Chapel, Westminster Abbey. J. Burgess, jun.-We commend this sketch-for draw-clared the future lessee of this establishment, ing; beyond such point we cannot praise it. and we hope he will adopt such judicious We recommend that the artist should try to arrangements as will, at the end of the catch the sharpness of the outline he studies forthcoming season, leave him no reason to from, in all future attempts on the same regret so vast an undertaking. We think it subject, and to recollect that dinginess of is possible to avoid the fate of former lessees; colour and independence of care in working exorbitant salaries should be reduced, and it, is not always the way to produce the general economy at once adopted. These effect he would have wished. means we do not think inconsistent with procuring the best talent, and the most attractive dramatic representations. (To be continued.) MUSIC. Lines Written on the Lake of Windermere, THE music soft and pleasing, and the words 'Twere best thou shouldst forget Me. The Words by G. Howse, Esq.; the Music by Edw. Tucker. Aldridge. The air of this ballad is simple yet pleasing the symphonies and accompaniments elegant and effective; the words tasteful and ap propriate. No, No, I'll not have You. The Music by J. Blewitt. Collard and Collard. A playful ballad, sung by Mrs. Honey, in the farce of Open House. It is simple, light and airy, playful and flirting, and, as a composition for the stage, it has talent. The possession by a young lady of the requisite vivacity and modest assurance, may render it acceptable even in the drawing-room. Why did I Love? Sung by Mad. Vestris. The Music by John Barnett. Collards. A brilliant and elegant air, to which we cannot award higher praise than by saying that it is in Barnett's best style. Mr. Charles Kean played Leonardo Gonzaga; Mr. Warde, Ferrardo Gonzaga; Mr. S. Knowles, Julian St. Pierre; Mr. G. Bennett, Antonio the priest; Miss E. Tree, Mariana. HAYMARKET.-Helen Wareham, a new piece, dramatised by Mr. Buckstone, from a story in Lady Dacre's "Recollections of a Chaperon," was produced at this house on COVENT-GARDEN-This theatre was re- Wednesday; and the domestic interest with opened on Wednesday under circumstances which it abounds, and the ability with which of a very auspicious nature. Mr. Sheridan it has been got up, secured for it a most Knowles's long-promised play, The Wife, a favourable reception. The plot is unusually Tale of Mantua, was the grand attraction simple: Ellen (Mrs. Yates,) is married in of the evening, and was eminently successful. early life to Charles Cresford (Mr. Elton), The story of the piece may be thus described: a man whom she does not love, but whose Mariana, a resident of Mantua, is solicited affection for her is unbounded. Her husin marriage by Count Florio; but being pre-baud goes abroad, and being there impriviously enamoured of a youth who has lived soned, circulates a report of his death, in in the same cottage with her, and whose order to effect his escape. During his abname she is ignorant of, she peremptorily sence his wife gets married to Hamilton, refuses the Count, and throws herself under|(Mr. Vining.) On his return, Cresford the protection of a priest. The Count ap-visits his wife, and being told by her peals to the Duke of Mantua, Ferrardo Gon-that she had no regard for him, he becomes zaga, who has assumed the sovereignty in highly incensed, aud arraigns her for bigamy; the absence of his cousin Leonardo Gonzaga, she is acquitted on the ground of her ignothe lawful duke, supposed to be dead. Arance that her first husband was alive. Cresday of trial is appointed; the Count secures all the talent of Mantua to plead his cause; while the priest, on the part of Mariana, appears in court accompanied by his nephew, an advocate of Rome, and a young man who The acting of Mrs. Yates, in Ellen, was of is unknown to him, and with whom he had the most touching nature; and the deep escaped from banditti. The trial ends suc-interest which it excited can be best told by cessfully for the Count, but Mariana, rather the audience, whose tears it called forth in than wed him, declares she will destroy abundance. Dowton's acting was admirable herself. The unknown youth now unmasks, in the part of Captain Wareham; and Mrs. declares himself Leonardo Gonzaga, the right- Honey's Matilda was an agreeable performful duke, and the lover of the maiden; ance. Elton played with much taste and assumes the direction of affairs, and is mar-discrimination. ried to Mariana. Being very soon called away from the seat of government by some warlike movements, he leaves his wife at Mantua, and trusts the management of state affairs to Ferrardo, His cousin, determined ford afterwards falls into illness, and having sought a last interview with Ellen, he expires while in the act of bestowing a blessing upon his wife and children. ADELPHI.-Miss Kelly made her first appearance here on Wednesday, in Silent, not Dumb. The house was tolerably well filled. |