proves the innocence of Matilde, and the guilt of the Coun tess d'Arco. Corradino becomes more furious than ever; he expels the Countess from the castle; drives the poet away, as a too willing executioner of his orders; and, in an agony of remorse, determines to fling himself down the same torrent where Matilde was supposed to have been thrown. His life is preserved by the appearance of Matilde. Mutual explanations take place. Corradino falls at her feet, and vows eternal fidelity, and the opera concludes by a triumphal exclamation of Matilde-" That man strives in vain against the power of love, and that women are born to conquer and to reign."

Mademoiselle CARADORI had a part, for which (except the musical side of it) she was wholly unfitted. She is too gentle, too amiable, ever to play the part of a passionate and jealous fury. Her mouth seems formed for the sweet smiles of tranquil and confiding love, and wholly inca pable of expressing the anguish and the rage of disappointed jealousy. DE BEGNIS, in the ragged and vagabond poet, was infinitely amusing. We scarcely know a finer piece of comic acting. It was neither buffoonery, grimace, nor caricature, and still it was pregnant with the richest humour. Some of the proudest of our native comedians might study it with the certainty of advantage. Madame RONZI BEGNIS played with a deal of spirit. Some of her scenes were marked with a coquettish humour, which was not the less delightful, from the contrast it afforded to the usual languid and voluptuous repose of her manner. the duet with PLACCI "Di capricci, di smurfiette," she was uncommonly successful. Her scene with Corradino, where she achieves the subjugation of his fierce misogony, and consummates il trioafa della beltá, was very effective. GARCIA, in the iron-hearted" Corradino, was very morose, and very tyrannical, but his florid execution and infinite embellishment, somewhat softened the ferocity of his manner, and made him, after all, a very agreeable sort of personage. The opera was received with preeminent approbation.

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July 5. The house was this evening crowded to an inconvenient degree. The greater portion of the audience came because it was "the ton;" some because it was the second

night of the new opera; others because there was no other mode of employing their time; and not a few with the expectation of " a row." Mr. EBERS, however, with equal prudence and propriety, contrived to avert the storm which impended over the performance of this evening, by the following affiche, which was plentifully distributed throughout the theatre.

"In explanation of the occurrence which, on Tuesday evening last, gave umbrage to the audience who honoured that evening's performance, Mr. EBERS begs permission to state, that in consequence of the dissatisfaction expressed by several persons, at the extreme length of the ballet, it was, on that occasion, deemed expedient to curtail it of the last act, as hud been done on two or three of the previous representations; and that the curtain being therefore dropped at twelve o'clock, and many of the performers having immediately left the theatre, it was then found impossible to countermand the arrangements. Mr. EBERS respectfully offers this apology to the Nobility and Gentry, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, with the assurance that a similar cause of displeasure shall not be permitted to occur.-July 5, 1823."

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After such an apology there was no room for displeasure. We cannot, however, refrain from inquiring, who these "several persons" may be, whose high "dissatisfaction" was so potential with the manager, as to betray him into a gross disregard both of duty and interest? is not our intention to say a single word of the general management of the house, during the present season. Our opinions have been pretty freely expressed on that point already, and those who may have happened to peruse them, will remember that our censure and praise have been, if not very equally, at least very justly awarded.

Mr. EBERS, we understand, is about to relinquish all share in the establishment; and, we trust, that his successor will meet with a generous encouragement from the public; and, what is of still more moment, that he will do all in his power to deserve it. Signor BINELLO is spoken of as the new conductor; The Marquis of HERTFORD, Lord

LOWTHER, Count ST. ANTONIO, and Col. COOKE, also attend to the management. It is the intention of the new proprietors to expend a large sum in fitting up and decorating the theatre, in the recess, between the present and

next season.

NEW DRURY LANE THEATRE.

Journal of Performances, with Remarks.

June 24.-As You Like It-Halt of the Caravan-Inkle and Yarico-[Benefit of Mr. FITZWILLIAM.]

25.-Surrender of Calais-Festive Cottages-Turn Out -[Benefit of Mr. SPRING.]

26.-Alexander the Great-Swiss Villagers-No Song no Supper.

27. Othello-Liar-Swiss Villagers.

28.-Siege of Belgrade-Halt of the Caravan-Three Weeks after Marriage.

30.-Richard III.-Turn Out.

This was the last night of (perhaps) the most prosperous season this house has known, ever since its first foundation. It has been a season of uninterrupted effort and unremitted attention on the part of the proprietor, of smiles, good-will, and patronage from the public. The following address was delivered (to a house crowded to excess,) by Mr. TERRY.

"Ladies and Gentlemen,

"Although the manager availed himself of the opportunity, on his night, to offer a general acknowledgment of the kindness and liberality with which he has this season been supported, he deemed it necessary that a more official farewell should be given to the public, upon the closing evening of a season so eminently successful.

"For this reason, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have been deputed to repeat, in the most respectful and the most earnest manner, the high sense of gratitude which he entertains for the patronage he has experienced, and to re-as

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you, that his vigilance shall not sleep, nor his labours , to make the ensuing season equally, if not more rving of your favour.

Convinced as he is, and as he then took the liberty of essing himself, that the actor's art is never so truly nced as by the combination of various talents, and the brightest genius that adorns the stage shines only brighter, when reflecting the lights of surrounding ellence, he is determined that every thing like talent he possibly assemble together, neither pains nor expense l be spared to collect. Wherever established merit be found and obtained, it shall be sought and secured; every possible encouragement shall be given to ripen such as give the slightest promise of future excellence. He also bids me assure you, Ladies and Gentlemen, , with a fair, and open, and honourable rivalry, the endid and liberal exertions of the sister theatre shall be y regarded by him as perpetual stimulants to do more more to deserve and win your favour: for, where a e for the meed of public approbation is to be run, he s that nothing is more cheering, more animating, and tifying, than to have (as he has) a generous competitor -un against.

"These are the sentiments by which he is impressed, 1 by which he pledges himself to shape his conduct to public; and I have now nothing more to add, Ladies 1 Gentlemen, than the sincere and heartfelt gratitude of the performers for your kindness, and humbly and rectfully to offer you my own, and, till the first of Octo-, to bid you all farewell."

COVENT GARDEN THEATRE.

Journal of Performances, with Remarks.

27.-Rob Roy-Duel.

28.-As you like it-Personation-Cent per Cent. 30.-Clari-Padlock-Vision of the Sun.

The theatre closed this evening for the season. lowing address was delivered by Mr. FAWCETT. "Ladies and Gentlemen,

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"This being the last night of the season, I app pay that tribute of respect which custom has made to pleasing duty.

"The proprietors, Ladies and Gentlemen, retur thanks to the public, I will not say for a most pros season, but for one very far from disastrous, consi the difficulties with which they have had to contend. difficulties having arisen from circumstances not their controul, the proprietors trust their patrons will them full credit for the exertions which they have ma overcome them.

"The recess will be employed in procuring novelti the ensuing season, as well as in embellishing the in of the theatre, and making such alterations as sh thought conducive to the general comfort and acco dation of the public.

"To the thanks of the proprietors, Ladies and G men, the performers beg to add theirs; and, wit super-addition of the grateful acknowledgments of humble servant, until the first of October, we most res fully bid you farewell."

MINOR DRAMA.

SURREY THEATRE.

June 24.-During the performance of the play of ' vers Vows," at this theatre, and in one of the most resting scenes, a person suddenly jumped from the upon the stage, and was seen to tap one of the prin performers on the shoulder, who appearing to offer resistance to the salutation, was instantly laid hold of