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THE THEATRES. A new play—Love's Martyrdo...
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State of Trade.—The reports of the trade...
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FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE. Tuesday, June r...
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MONEY MARKET AND CITY INTELLIGENCE. Frid...
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CORN MARKET. Mark Lano, Friday Evening, ...
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BRITISH FUNDS FOR THE PAST WEEK. (Closin...
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FOltlJIGN FUNDS. Last Oi ju-icial Quotat...
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J Tine 16, 1855.] ' • The Leader, &7&
J tine 16 , 1855 . ] ' THE LEADER , & 7 &
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The Theatres. A New Play—Love's Martyrdo...
THE THEATRES . A new play—Love ' s Martyrdom , by a new dramatic author , Mr . John Saukdeks has been produced with some literary success at the Haymarket , where Mr . Buckstone make . s periodical sacrifices at the costly shrine of the legitimate drama . The present piece is of the old five-act , blank-verse class ; but it is written by a man who has genuine feeling , and a true heart and ear for poetry . Some graceful lines , some eloquent speeches , and some really tender and passionate love-scenes , make this play well worth going to hear . Its faults are ( as usual , unhappily , on the English stage ) faults of construction . The main idea is not palpably and broadly enough worked out ; and , in many cases , the motives from which the characters act , instead of being of the plainest and most universally-striking kind , are obscure , and even unintelligible to the general capacity . In short , and to put it in the plainest terms , Mr . Sattndeks has produced a graceful and tender poem in dialogue—but not yet a play . We charge this against him only as a misfortune , for which we are quite willing to believe that stage-inexperience is mainly accountable . He has so much real feeling , so many happy facilities of expression when he is speaking the language of emotion , that we hope yet to see him a dramatist as well as a writer of elegant verse . We would beg to remind him , if he will allow us to offer a suggestion , that the taste of audiences has altered greatly of late years . They are glad to get graceful and cultivated writing , but they will absolutely have with it a story that keeps interest alive and culminating from act to act—a story which strikes them by a new idea , and rivets them by the strongest situations . Good verse and good acting are not enough now to make a play successful on the English stage . People want the excitement of a good story as well ; and they will miss everything else rather than miss that . If Mr . Saunders will remember this , we shall hope to see him elevating the drama of his own day when he next writes , and not going back to the worn-out dramatic forms of days that are past . The play was , " on the whole , well acted , and , as to " scenery and appoint - ments , " was neatly put on the stage . Miss Helex Faucit and Miss Swanborough ( a lady new to London , who acts nicely , and has the additional merit of possessing personal attractions ) , Mr . Barry Sullivan , and Mr . Howe ( a lways conscientious and painstaking ) played the principal characters . Mr . Robson has made another " part" at the Olympic , in a revived adaptation from the French , called The Garrick Fever . He is a poor actor who passes himself off at a country theatre as the great Garrick , and gets drunk by way of nerving himself to sustain the character on the stage . Any readers who want our recommendation to see this remarkable performance , have it most cordially . While we are on the subject of the Olympic , we may mention that the School for Scandal is to be produced for Mr . Wigan ' 3 benefit . Mrs . Stirling reappears , after her long illness , in Lady Teazle ; Mr . Robson is to be Moses ; Mr . Emery , Sir Peter ; and Mr . Wig an himself is to play Joseph Surface .
MONTI'S LECTURES ON SCULPTURE . At his third lecture on Wednesday last , which attracted a larger audience than the preceding , Signor Monti approached the consideration of Greek Art in its flourishing period , expatiating on its free spirit and its national character . But the second part of the lecture , in which he brought forward and explained a series of diagrams and casts of some of the masterpieces of Greek sculpture , proved the most attractive and successful . The impassioned affection with which the lecturer dwelt upon the friezes of the . Parthenon and the Venus of Milo , seemed to penetrate the audience , and to awaken a mutual 83 mpathy . We are persuaded that Signor Monti will do well to give more prominence in his remaining lectures to technical demonstrations . It is interesting to hear a master dilate upon the theory and the history of his art as a religious , or national element in successive civilisations ; but lectures on the theory , or even on the history , of art have no particular novelty , while the technical process , and the actual workmanship employed by the artist , appeal to the curiosity and awaken the interest of the public who are not in the secrets of the atelier . We are glad to find that Signor Monti purposes , in his lecture on Wednesday next , to resume the consideration of Greek art , and to illustrate the methods and the resources of its workmanship . The theory of the colouring of Greek sculpture , which has been recently a topic of controversy among artists and scholars , will naturally enter into the cadre of the exposition , and we shall be glad to hear what Signor Monti has to say upon the subject . THE OPERA . Away with melancholy ! should be inscribed , in gas , over the portals of the Italian Opera as often as theBaibiere is performed . What evil spirits can resist the crystal overflow of that fountain of eternal youth ? How worn out , howmeagre and exhausted do contemporary tune-scrapers appear , compared with the reckless luxuriance , the abundant fancy , the fun , the frolic , the abandonment , the wanton and wilful prodigality of invention in this opera thrown off in a fortnight by a young man of twenty ! Thursday was a happy night . One speaks of " happy" nights at the Opera as sailors talk of" happy" ships , Everybody on the stage and in the orchestra was in the best humour and condition , and the audience heartily disposed to listen and enjoy . The cast could not be easily surpassed . Mario , who looks Almaviva to the life , acted with unwonted spirit , and sang with the ease and comfort , the finished and voluptuous grace of his best days . Tamburini ( Figaro ) was as delightful as a vieux garcon ; Lablachb ( Bartolo ) colossally comic ; Formes ( Basilio ) sang "La Calomnia , " one of the very finest pieces of music-painting ever written , magnificently ; and Madame Viardot ' s liosina was like everything that admirable artist plays , perfection . She looked a type of Spain , all" archness , petulance , and passion , conscious of grace , but of grace spontaneous , in all her movements . Her acting alone would have given life and reality to the scene ; but her singing—how consummate the art , how lavish the genius ! And there is this to be noted in the most lavish Jioi iture with which Madame Viardot sets all vocal difficulties at defianceshe seldom , if ever , sacrifices , as inferior singers do , the structure to the decoration—she always respects what she adorns .
State Of Trade.—The Reports Of The Trade...
State of Trade . —The reports of the trade of the manufacturing towns during the week ending last Saturday contain nothing of interest . At Manchester , business is restricted , owing to the uncertainty and caution generated by the speculative excitement in the Liverpool cotton market . The Birmingham advices state that the prospects of the iron trade continue to show a slight tendency to improvement , but that the general business of the place is still greatly depressed . At Nottingham , there has been little activity , although prices have advanced in consequence of the movement in raw material , and the orders from North and South America are likely to increase . In the woollen districts the transactions have again been to a satisfactory extent , chiefly in consequence of the prosperous condition of the agricultural classes . The Irish linen markets are slightly firmer , but their recovery is very slow . In the general business of the port of London , there has been continued activity . — Times .
From The London Gazette. Tuesday, June R...
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE . Tuesday , June r > . BANKRUPTS . —Thomas mid Edward Scuixy , Curtainroad , Shoreditch , wholesale cheesemongers — William Stuahan , Sir John Dkats Paul , Bart ., and Robkrt Makin Bates , Strand , bunkers , and Norfolk-street . Strand , navy agents—Thomas Mouse , North-terrace , South-street , Orosvonor-square , wine merchant—John Vowk , Surreyplace , Old Kent-road , oilman— -Hermann Brikuach . Middlesex-street , Aldgato , and olsowhero , baker — William Davis , Birmingham , boot , manufacturer--Anthony Bihch , Birmingham , grocer — Hr . NitY Peaty , Bristol , grocer—. Tames Wayjuoutu , Taunton , stationer — Susan Lyons , Tavistock . 'draper—Ohaiuks Richards , Wroxhani , draper —Orlando Thomas Nkwton , Liverpool , spirit merchant —John Parker Hall , jun ., Liverpool , drysaltor—JosKrn Jackson , Liverpool , draper -.- Alhion Paris Dresseh , Manchester , machinist—Aluxandeii Pkat , Manchester , boot manufacturer—Isaac Mottkushead , Maoclosllcld , builder . SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS . — T . K ikk , Glasgow , smith—J . Logan , Hamilton , grain dealer—A . Davidson , lato of Muirtown-of-Durno , Aberdeonshiro , \ vright—J . liAiNG , lato of Edinburgh , farmer—It . Ri : id , Arbroath , merchant . Friday , Juno 15 . BANKRUPTS . — Hunitv Bratlky , High street . Uly . ironmonger—Riohaiid Wai-kick , Wisboach St . Potor . s , Ciunbridgo , stationer—RoiiKKTlvici . la way Muadkn , Walbrook , wine and spirit niorohant—JoifN Hhnky Mooiik , Ivingston-upon Hull , ioiaor and buildor—Thomas Williamson , Truro , Cornwall , draper and Uia dealer — John Fknton , Liverpool , apothecary—Tiio . mah I ' unbiion , Durham , builder — Hyams Fihniujho , Newport , Monmouthshire , clothier imd outllttor—William Nkkdham , and Samuicl Wjutk , Friday-Htroot ) , Oheapsido , wilk ami velvet nianul ' nolurers — Uknjamin Kicnt , Norfolk-Mtreet , Strand , hotel-U ( H'per — William Davis , Birmingham , boot and shoo manufacturer —John Barton , ( Jkokoii lUiiTON . aiul Joins I . ' akkh , Manchostor , coppor roller niiunifiicMinirs . SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIOMS .-Alkxandkk Camhron , Glasgow , morohant-JoiiN Htauk , ( Jlnsgow , glass and perluinory manufaoturor—Jamim and Ciiaklkh Alkxandhk , Glasgow , tea merchants- A , ICnox and Co ., ( Glasgow , wnio find upirlt morohants—Jauiks Hood , NowjuUuh , Ayrshiro , draper .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths. Births. B...
BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , AND DEATHS . BIRTHS . BIRKETT . —June 12 , at 48 , Russell-square , the wife of Edmund Lloyd Birkett , M . D .: a son . CONYBEARE . —June 12 , at Kew , the wife of John Conybeare , Esq .: a son . MASTERMAN . —June 12 , at Leyton , Essex , the wife of Edward Masterman , Esq .: a daughter . MARRIAGES . GLYN—ELLIOTT—WILLIAMS . — June 5 , at Tullyallen Church , Tovmley Hall , by the Very Rev . the Dean of Ardagh , St . Leger , R . Glyn , Esq ., second son of G . C . Glyn . Esq ., M . P ., to Florence Elizabeth , eldest daughterand Alex . J . H . Elliott , Esq ., Captain 5 th Dragoon Guards , A . D . C . to Major-General Scarlett , son of Admiral the if on . G . Elliott , to Gertrude Mary , —second daughterof the late J . W . Williams , Esq ., of Herringstono , Dorset . OLDHAM—DORNING . —June 13 , at St . Mary ' s , Edge-hill , Joseph Oldham , of Hoolo , Chester , Esq ., to Julia , fourth daughter of John Doming , Esq ., of Mount Vernon , Liverw ' tllT AKER—MORLING . —June 13 , at Upwell , Norfolk , by the Rev . G . Townloy , Mr . Charles Wlutaker , of London , to Louisa , third daughter of George Morling , Esq ., Wisbcch . DEATHS . BOXER . —Juno 4 , of cholera , at Balaklava , Edward Boxer , C . B ., Rear-Admiral of the White , commanding tho Port and Harbour of Balaklava . DE BODE . —June 9 , at Albort-streot , Momington-crescent , Rcgont's-park , Major-General Baron William Henry Otto do Bodo , of bronchitis , aggravated by excitement and distress of mind , consequent upon his misfortunes and sovoro trials ; aged sovonty-scvon . KING . —May 28 , of cholera , before Sobastopol , Charles Thomas King , Esq ., Captain in tho 32 nd Regiment , Orderly Olllcer to F . M . tho Lord Raw Ian ; and eldest son of the Into Colonel Charlos King , K . II ., formerly of tho luth Lancers , and for many years on the Staff in Iroland .
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Money Market And City Intelligence. Frid...
MONEY MARKET AND CITY INTELLIGENCE . Friday Evening , Juno Ifl , 1855 . Tun Hank has lowered its rate of interest this week to 34 por cent . ; tho ollVct on tho Consols market , had boon anticipated , and thorororo there has boon no rise since this took plnco Wo continue very llrm—not much business doing . In Turkish Micro has boon considerable fluctuation . Wo believe , if any favourable arrangement is uiado fora now loan , Unit , tho boars in thin markol , will bo noroly hit . Tho accounts from this Crimea , lamentable as they arc as regards loss of life , are more oncouriiging as to ultimate results . Tho failure of a Banking-houso of old standing in tho Wont iOnd has not touched any ono hero ; it had boon " suspect " for Homo limo . It . will fall severely upon portions who nro not traders , upon country gentlemen and naval olllcors . In i-ailwavH Uioro is not union llfo . French lines continue to bo in demand . Antwori ) and Rotterdam have improved . Great Western of Canada aro linn , considering Mio heavy huIoh that have boon made in this stock in order to real no prollts . United Moxioaus aro very low . Homo Wont India mines havo had an improvement . Wallor Gold is said to bo
on the eve of declaring a dividend ; people will be sceptical of its reality . The markets close at four o ' clock flat . Consols , 91 £ , I ; Turkish G per cent ., 814 , g . Caledonians , 63 } , 64 J ; Eastern Counties , 12 J , 12 $ ; South Western , 84 J , 85 i ; Great Northern , 9 S £ , 94 J : ditto , A Stock , 7 C , 78 ; ditto , B Stock , 23 , 25 ; Great Western , GS , 69 ; Brightons , 102 £ , 1034 ; London and North Western , 103 i , 1044 ; London and South Western , 84 * , 85 i ; Midland , 74 | , 75 i ; North Eastern Berwicks , 75 § , 7 C £ ; ditto , Extension , 6 } , 6 dis . ; Antwerp , 9 , 9 i ; Eastern of France , 30 , 36 i ; Central of France , -1 , 4 J pm . ; Great Western , of Canada , 235 , 235 ; Northern of France , 3 C | , 37 ; Paris and Lyons . , 29 i pm . ; Paris and Orleans , 48 , 50 ; Paris and Rouen , 44 & , 443 ; Western of France , 8 i , 9 pm . ; Frias , 3 , i ; Brazilian Imperial , 2 ? , 3 ?; Cocacs , 3 , 3 £ ; St . John del Rey , 29 , 31 ex div . ; Corsons Creek , i , $ ; Colonial Gold , £ , 8 ; Linares , 7 , 7 i ; Mariquita , i , 8 ; United Mexican , 4 J , 4 f ; Australasia , 84 $ , 85 i ; London Chartered , 20 , 21 ; Union of Australia , 744 , 75 J ; Agricultural , 32 J , 33 i ; Canada C per Cent , 1144 . U 5 £ ; Crystal Palace , 3 , 31 ; South Australian Land , 8 SA , 39-i ; General Screw 14 i , 15 j
Corn Market. Mark Lano, Friday Evening, ...
CORN MARKET . Mark Lano , Friday Evening , Juno 15 , 1855 . During tho'iweck there has been a fair supply of English . Wheat , but ' . the arrivals of Foreign have fallen oir . The demand h .-us been very limited , but holders are not disposed to make further concessions , and tho business has been very limited , and at last weeks rates . Tho supply of Barley has been small ; former prices are lirmly maintained , and m some instances exceeded . Tho arrivals of Oats have been moderate ; tho demand is slow . Two cargoes of Saidi Wheat woro sold yesterday at 48 s ., and Bchoira at 44 > s . cost , freight and insurance . A cargo of Saidi Beans has been sold at 34 . 3 . Cd . cost , freight and insurance-
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BRITISH FUNDS FOR THE PAST WEEK . ( Closing Prices . ) Sat . Mon . Tues . Wed . Thur . XYUfr Bank Stock 210 210 J 2104 211 , ' 211 j ' Ml 3 porCout . Red 021 02 * 02 * » 2 j ! « 2 J | 92 ? 3 por Cent . Con . An . shut shut shut shut shut shut Consols for Account 1 ) 2 » 2 i » stf »* j ua * UJ 2 3 i por Cent . An shut , I * Now 2 i por OontN ... shut , : Vi'VA Long Ans . 1800 ' 1 311-10 > ' , 10-10 India Stock wl'iit | ••¦••• ' ¦¦••• Ditto Bonds , . £ 1000 »« 2 « » •¦¦••• "j Ditto , under A' 1000 20 ....... 20 M , ^ Ex . Bills , . ClOOO 1 U » - " «• ' » " ¦ " £ }*»• £ - iiifi < - > cr . nn .. ' lad . , ms . , jis . u Ditfe smaV :::::::::: ' ::.... _ .. }*•¦ _?¦?»• .... _ i ± « .-. Li «? - . " *•
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FOltlJIGN FUNDS . Last Oi ju-icial Quotation dlhinci thi : Whisk kswiko J THURSDAY JKVKNlNfi . ) itrnvllinn Bonds Russian Bonds , 0 por KSftrOnt " . m C « .. to ., 1 HW ... ........ . 004 niiiilnii 'l nor ('' ont . s Russian 41 per Cents ..,. 8 l > 4 1 : „ . Cm " ' Spanish » p . Ct . New 1 lor . 1 B « HilorA « "IuVH ... ;" .: r »» Spanish Committee Cort . Mexican ! J por Cents .... 21 & of Coup , not tun ....... ... vloxca V por Ct . for Venezuela 4 t perCentH . 27 M Juno 10 ..-. Belgian 4 . wOonts ..,, 03 Portuguese 4 , por Conta . 4 !> Dutch 2 A per Cents . « 44 1 ' ortuBUOHo a p . Coats . .-. Dutch 4 porCoiit . Ccrilt t > 5 |
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Leader (1850-1860), June 16, 1855, page 21, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_16061855/page/21/
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