necessitous travellers;" and it represents "a distressed mother with her infant, who, in place of the accustomed hospitality she had sought, finds the tomb of her benefactress." -There is a pathos in the countenance and general air of the unhappy mother that goes at once to the heart. The disposition of the limbs of the child which reposes unconsciously in its parent's lap, and more especially the position of the hands, are full of infantine grace and beauty. Some objections have been made by contemporary critics to the texture of the cloak that wraps and unites a considerable part of this affecting groupe. To us, however, it seems decidedly advantageous; imparting delicacy to the flesh, and richness and depth to the general effect. As long as the material remains the same, the sculptor appears to us to be perfectly justified in leaving or producing whatever surface best suit his purpose, or satisfy his taste.

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Satan overcome by St. Michael. I. FLAXMAN, R. A. It is delightful to find such a veteran in the arts, as Mr. Flaxman, possessing so much energy as must have been requisite for the production of this very striking composition. The figures are of heroic dimensions. St. Michael, bestriding his conquered antagonist, into whom he seems about to plunge his uplited spear, is an admirable model of strength and dignity. The expression of his features, and of his whole figure, is that of conscious and imperturbable superiority; to which the rage and malignity of the fallen angel, the writhing of his monstrous form, and the convulsive clinch with which he grasps the earth that has received him, affords an admirable contrast,

Statue in marble of Eve at the Fountain. E. H. BAILY, R. A.

"I laid me down

On the green bank, to look into the clear

Smooth lake, that to me seemed another sky.

As I bent down to look, just opposite
A shape within the watery gleam
appear'd,
Bending to look on me: I started back."

Mr. Baily, who has for some time been a sculptor of great promise, has here produced a work of very

considerable beauty and merit. The graceful ease of Eve's recumbent posture, and the air of mingled surprise and admiration, with which she starts back from the view of her own reflected form, are charmingly imagined. Great flexibility is imparted to the flesh; and the extremities, especially the feet, are finished with peculiar delicacy and care.

Bust of his Majesty. F. CHANTREY, R. A. There is considerable dignity in this bust of the King. The muscles of the neck are very finely, and we understand very faithfully pronounced. We are, however so much accustomed to the most striking and characteristic resemblances from Mr. Chantrey's masterly hand, that we own we are a little disappointed in the likeness of His Majesty.

Bust of the Right Hon. G. Tierney, M. P. W. BEHNES. Who that attentively contemplates this excellent portrait of the Right Honourable member for Knaresborough, but must acknowledge the truth of the science of physiognomy? An entire stranger to the character of the original would instantly remark the unsparing detection of error and abuse which that shaggy eyebrow, and the glance of that piercing eye unequivocally indicate; as well as the ironical and sarcastic tendencies, broken however and mellowed by kindlier feelings, which play in the undulating muscles surrounding that apparently ever-varying mouth! It is life itself.

Bust of C. Ellison, Esq. M. P. T. GIBSON. A carefully finished bust; chiefly, however, remarkable as being the work of a young English sculptor, who had resided for some years at Rome; and who, we are happy to learn, is distinguishing himself there in a manner calculated to uphold the character of British genius, which Sir T. Lawrence, the extraordinary but ill-fated Harlowe, and others of our countrymen have recently established on the conti

nent.

Our limits will not allow us to enter into any further circumstantial details; and we must therefore deny ourselves the pleasure of noticing several other meritorious performances, which do great credit to the talents of the artists by whom they have been produced.

THAT splendid effort of musical genius, Mozart's opera of "Don Giovanni," was revived on the 27th of June, for the benefit of Madame Ronzi de Begnis; and the fulness of the house at once evinced the classic taste of the public, and testified their just appreciation of the talents of Madame de Begnis. When this opera was revived after its long slumber by Mr. Ayrton, the principal characters, Zerlina and Don Giovanni, were respectively played by that exquisite singer, Madame Fodor, and by that equally excellent actor, Ambrogetti. The first of these characters is now sustained by Signora Camporese, whose fine science is not quite so well adapted to the juvenile gaiety and simple pathos, which ought to be the expression of Zerlina's vocal effusions of artless passion. Don Giovanni was sustained by Signor Zucchelli, and we should have been more pleased with his performance, had we not been in the habit for five succeeding years of seeing it so admirably played by Ambrogetti, whose many excellencies were so powerfully blended in this character as to make it completely his own. It is not, therefore, quite fair to examine Zucchelli by a standard, in favour of which our judgment and our feelings have been so strongly prepossessed; and, judging him by any ordinary standard of histrionic merit, we should not hesitate to bestow upon him a high degree of praise. The accuracy of judgment, the strength of feeling, the gentlemanly humour, the elegant

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gaiety, and the fervid, yet courtly gallantry which Ambrogetti infused into his representation of Don Giovanni, are vividly impressed upon our memories; but to these Zucchelli laid few pretensions. He was the genteel and gay libertine, but had less of passion and strength of delineation in his performance. voice and skill as a singer are immeasurably superior to Ambrogetti's, but if he gave the science and melody of the musician better, he certainly gave the sense of the poet worse than Ambrogetti; and, in spite of Ambrogetti's inferior voice, we must say that the feeling which he threw into his songs often charmed us more than the syren tones of Zucchelli. We particularly felt this in the song of "Fin ch'han dal vino," and in the final scene of the supper, where Ambrogetti, as if from his heart, used to pour forth those beautiful notes of" Sosten e gloria d'umanita." We regret the loss of that excellent actor and singer, Naldi, although latterly his Leparello began to evince a decay of his physical powers. This opera has been repeated with encreased success. A new ballet, "Le Petit Caperon Rouge," has been brought out, the sole intention of which, we suppose, is to exhibit the surprising powers of Monsieur Paul-this is at least the only merit it can pretend to. Mesdames Noblet and Mercandotti have, during the month, been in the full exercise of their at once elegant and surprising powers as heroines of the ballet.

At a public meeting of the proprietors of this Theatre, held in the saloon, Mr. Oakley, auditor, reported that the income of the theatre had been regularly paid by Mr. Elliston, whom he mentioned to them with great commendation. He also stated that Mr. Elliston had not only paid their rent of 10,2001. but, in conse

quence of the extra nights on which the theatre had been opened, they had now in the hands of their bankers the sum of 1,1001. for the free renters; so that he had actually paid, during the last season, 11,3001. When they came to reflect upon the previous circumstances of the concern, they could not but consider this

as an extraordinary change in theatrical matters. They had, in addition to this, realized the other part of their income from houses and offices. There was a law charge of 2801. but this, under the peculiar circumstances under which it had been incurred, must be considered rather as a gain than a loss. During the three years that the committee had held the management of their affairs, they were engaged only in one law-suit, and in that they were successful. The utmost expectations of the committee had been fulfilled. They had got rid of debt much more rapidly than they calculated on, and there was every prospect that they would ultimately realize the whole of their property. Mr. Elliston intended to make great alterations, and introduce further embellishments in the theatre, during the recess; which, added to the industrious efforts he was making to improve the company, would render it as attractive as it ever had been in the annals of theatrical history. As far as such property was concerned, nothing could be more promising or more cheering. They had repaid 751. per cent. instalments on their debts; and if they had not realized all that they owed, they had the most favourable prospects before them. The sum of 11,9731. had been discharged, reducing the present amount of debt to

33,9651. They had been called upon to pay 2,0001. for a loan upon the theatre, which they did not anticipate; but which, upon looking into the terms of the engagement, was found perfectly just. Agreeably to the stipulations held out to the subscribers to the loan, the sum of 4,3517. was to be paid to them in the course of the next year. The committee having already paid three instalments of 251. per cent. each with interest, up to January last, they had therefore fulfilled their engagement in a great measure, so that no more than 3,4001. remained due. Setting aside the nightly receipts, for the new renters, had been fully acted upon. The committee confidently calculated that they would be able to discharge the whole of the debt within the time, mentioned in the several reports made to the proprietors. The committee had fully realized the scheme held out three years back to the public. The new renters might have the 1,1001. paid for extra nights, whenever they pleased to call for it. Their prospects were much better than any person a short time back could venture to hope. From the punctuality and great attention of Mr. Elliston, he formed the most sanguine expectations that they would be able to realize every thing held out to the proprietors.

This theatre closed for the season on Saturday, June 29, with the musical drama of the "Antiquary," in which Liston made his last appear

ance as Oldbuck. Miss Stephens, Miss M. Tree, and Miss Hallande gave some of their most celebrated airs in their best style.

That prolific author, Mr. T. Dibdin, has already produced two afterpieces at this theatre, the one "The Bill of Fare," an original piece, and the other, "Love Letters," a translation from the French; and, as if to shew that this is the very age of invention, or rather of imitation, these novelties have been rapidly succeeded by two other pieces from the French, called "John Buzby, or a Day's Pleasure," and "Peter Fin, or a New Road to Brighton." The Bill of Fare was sufficiently described in our last number.

"Love Letters" has all the light

ness of the French school, and its attraction consists in Mr. Johnson's representation of an enraptured and simple French lover, and in Madame Vestris's excellent acting, and still better singing, in the character of his adorable. "John Buzby" is a light and laughable piece, made from the materials of common life; the characters and incidents of which are of course broadly pourtrayed to suit the stage. John Buzby, a hosier, has gone nominally to Deptford, but in fact to Richmond, for a day's pleasure, and to get rid of a termigant wife and his son-in

law, Natty Briggs. Now the wife, imagining Mr. Buzby safe in Kent, sets off, unluckily, to Richmond, for the purpose of promoting the marriage of her son, Natty Briggs, with Cecilia, a rich ward of Mr. Buzby. Now it so happens, that in the Richmond stage an interesting young lady (Julia) lately married, is desirous of getting possession of some love letters which she had written to a former flame, Captain Greville, and is going to Richmond to induce Major Aubrey, the uncle of Greville, to procure her the restoration of these letters. Julia throws herself under the protection of the sedate John Buzby, and on Mrs. Buzby's arrival at Richmond, to her astonishment, she meets her husband walking about with a fine woman. We need not say that the day of pleasure is spoiled with both of them; and poor Mr. Buzby, in his efforts to save Julia, gets involved with her husband, as well as with Capt. Greville and Major Aubrey. The comic incidents arising from these contretems are numerous and irresistibly laughable, and are well set off by the characters of a loquacious Richmond inn-keeper, and his no less loquacious daughter, with a gawkey country waiter. The general fraças arising from all the mistakes and misunderstandings is cleared up by Major Aubrey; and poor Mr. Buzby, being extricated from his perplexities, is left to enjoy himself at Richmond, and without his wife. The piece is evidently written for Mr, Terry, who did ample justice to the author.

"Peter Fin, or a New Road to Brighton," represents a fishmonger, who retires from business upon a large

fortune being left to him and his daughter, on the simple condition of never sleeping under the same roof with a certain cousin Henry. Now honest Peter Fin had never seen the sea, and resolves to start for Brighton, with his old friend Mr. Morgan; but Mr. Morgan breaks his engagement, and sends, as a substitute, a friend, Mr. Harry Turleton. Now the prohibited cousin Henry, being in love with Peter Fin's daughter, induces Harry Turleton to drive honest Peter during the night in the environs of London, and, assuring him that he is on the road to Brighton, at length lodge him in the identical house of the said Henry, situated, lying, and being in Bedford-square, which they persuade honest Peter is the town of Brighton. Peter Fin, thus sleeping under the roof of the disinherited cousin, of course forfeits his title to the fortune which had been left him. Henry thus becomes possessed of the bequest, but restores all to harmony by marrying Peter Fin's daughter, which was the object of his contrivance.-The supposition of a fishmonger's living near Turnstile, Holborn, and being persuaded that Bedford-square is the town of Brighton, is too absurd for the broadest farce. They should have conveyed Peter Fin to Finsbury-square, or at least to a square more distant from his home than Bedford-square. Liston was so irresistibly comic as Peter Fin, that the farce could not fail of success. Goldsmith's excellent comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer," has been played with the combined talents of Mr. Charles Kemble, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Liston. Mrs. Chatterly played Miss Hardcastle with considerable success.

This theatre opened on July 1, with the favourite piece of the "Miller's Maid,' and a new Operetta, entitled, "Love Among the Roses, or the Master Key." It is from the pen of Mr. Beazley, and was received with decided applause. The "Miller's Maid" derives its merit from its affording scope for the excellent acting of Mr. Emery and Miss Kelly, both of whom, in the last scene, wrought as pathetic an effect upon the audience as we ever witnessed.

The conflict between love and honor, in the breast of a simple peasant, was finely painted by Mr. Emery; and Miss Kelly's triumph of duty over passion, in persuading Giles, her lover, to give her up to her father, and afterwards to his rival, George, was of the best acting our stage can boast.-Miss Clara Fisher, a child of an age at which scarcely any talent, and least of all the talent of discrimination, can be expected, has successively played, The Actress of

All Work, Little Pickle, in the "Spoiled Child," and Munden's famous character of Crack, in the "Turnpike Gate."- Her humour, and her vivacity are beyond any thing pleasing; and although in the "Actress of All Work" she was, of necessity, reduced to imitate many of the more adult actresses, she yet frequently displayed an astonishing acuteness of judgment and discri mination. In the "Spoiled Child" she is all that could be wished or expected; and, had she never at tempted any other character, this alone would have acquired her a singular degree of celebrity. She sings the songs with considerable sweetness and taste, and her dancing would not disgrace a more practical figurante; while her action and deportment are extremely natural and unembarrassed. We believe that the intention of her engagement has been fully answered to the Proprietors, who have every reason to be satis

fied with the well-filled pit and crowded half-price, which her appearance never fails to induce; while the comic talents of Wilkinson, who has not hitherto been seen to advantage here, the sweet singing of Miss Carew, and even the admirable, and, Kelly, make but indifferent returns at present unequalled acting of Miss to a far from affluent treasury.

A young lady, of the name of Southwell, has made her début in Maria, in the "Spoiled Child," and was favourably received to a degree that restored her to self-possession from the embarrassment of a first called, appearance. A new musical drama, "All in the Dark, or the Banks of the Elbe," has been produ ced and was rather favourably received. The merits, or rather the attractions of the piece, are of a na ture which so exclusively depends be fair to the author to detail the upon the acting, that it would not plot, or to criticise its denouément.

JUNE 24.-A petition was presented by the Earl of Carnarvon, from the farmers attending the market at Romford, complaining of the prejudicial effects of Mr. Peel's bill. -The Earl of Liverpool protested against the doctrine, that the distress of the agricultural interest was attributable to Mr. Peel's bill.-The Earl of Lauderdale concurred with Lord Liverpool.

JUNE 25.-The Earl of Liverpool moved the second reading of the Naval and Military Pensions' Bill; and described the operation of the bill, which was, to relieve the public from a considerable immediate expense, and to spread that expense over a period of forty-five years.The Marquis of Lansdown exposed the inconsistency of the operation of the measure with the operation of the Sinking Fund.-The Earl of Lauderdale expressed a similar opi