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during very many novelties ( a state of things we are far indeed , from regretting ) , we shall be always happy to receive new works from native composers , and have made our minds up to produce , at least , one grand English opera each season ; it being our ambition to furnish , ia every sense of the word , a permanent home for native talent . We shall , therefore , esteem it a favour if composers , who have operas ready , will send them for approval , promising that they shall have the very best Attention , and , if suitable , shall be presented with all care and completeness , and at the very earliest opportunity .
Comment upon this passage were superfluous . It contains a voluntary invitation , which its authors may not lightly repudiate , to the musical profession . With these it rests to accept or neglect it ; but if the latter come to pass , let us hear no more of neglected native talent . We have now seen our friends of the English opera through their trial season at a firstclass theatre—we hope a prosperous one—and here for the present we part from them , with our best -wishes for an auspicious opening ia their Covent-Carden home , and a merry season after Christmas .
IUYMAKKET THEATKE . A new and original three-act comedy , entitled " The Tide of Time , " was produced here on Monday night . We we were induced , by the well-established reputation , as well as the known acumen of the author , Mr . Bayle Bernard , to look for a more successful result than we can venture to record . The piece was , however , received in parts with considerable applause , and presented many situations which -elicited marks of sympathy from a numerous portion of the audience . It comprises a social lecture upon the comparative worthiness of the workers and the non-workers in the upper walks of life , illustrated by An episode in the life of a certain Mr . Pendarves , a
select a company for the performance of each separate work from among all the talents on the boards to the necessity of providing parts , situations , and even phrases , for the espec ial introduction and gratification of Mrs . This , Miss That , and Mr . T ' other ; and we have less doubt that Mr . Bayle Bernard is in this position than that he is fairly censurable , as some would have it , with having written a play that actors could make little of .
sadler ' s wells theatre . The old-fashioned comedy of The Wheel of Fortune has been revived here , to give Mr . Phelps an opportunity of performing the character of Periruddocji , rendered famous by John Kemble ' s personation of it . The stateliness of the original enactor and his fine manly emotion in the concluding scenes , are still the themes of admiration to the few who now remember the great actor in this part . We are not in a position to make a comparison between the present and the past performances * but can report that Mr . Phelps is forcible and dignified in the earlier portion , without any taint of stage assumption ; and is
masterly and affecting when the stern resolves of the modern Timon give way before rekindled emotion and awakened affections . The portrait itself is drawn faintly and feebly , but the acting supplies some force to it . A German misanthrope is ever of a very mild kind , and Penruddock , though not so besotted as the Stranger in his sentimentality , is yet but a very poor specimen of the great man-hating class . The playjis very nicely put on the stage , and is well acted by Mrs . Charles Young as 3 fiss Tempest , Miss Atkinson as Mrs . Woodville , Marston as Syde ? iham , Mr . Robinson as Woodville , Ray as Old Tempest , and Williams as Weasel .
THEATRICAL GOSSIP . We retailed in our last impression a scrap of gossip to the effect that the popular comedian , Mr . Toole , might be shelved by the reappearance of the old Adelphi favourite , Mr . Wright . We are exceedingly glad to hear this is not the case—if it be not the case—and to find that the name of the former artist figures so prominently on the Adelphi posters this day issued , that even those who run may read
it . " Though by no means admitting that we should stand or fall , as if by absolute statements , by what we merely advance \ s " gossip , " an article whose almost essence is untrustworthiness , we are pleased to be assured that no likelihood exists of Mr . Toole ' s losing that prominent position on Adelphi bills for which his talents qualify him , and which , once there , they would enable him to retain . We must , however , no more ascribe immutability to theatrical arrangements than strict accuracy to town talk .
The programme of Mr . Edward Falconer ' s , after Christmas operations , at the Lyceum , is inviting enough . It comprises the names of Mrs . Keeley , Mrs . Weston , Mrs . Charles Youn . sr , Miss Talbot , Miss Rosina Wright , Messrs . Emery , Charles Young , Garstin Murray , Fitzjames , and , as they say , a " host of other talent . " We have already named the dramatic attractions in prospect . Dramatic College , —The Illustrated Times says : — " There would seem to be some hitch in the proceedings of those directing tlio affairs of the Dramatic College , and the principal impediment in the way of action appears to have been supplied by Mr . Henry Dodd , the
gentleman whoso name was received v » th such cheers by the meeting at the Princess ' s Theatre , as the donor of tho laud on which , the college was to be erected . Nothing official has transpired : but if rumour may be credited , Mr . Dock ! now transfers his . gift with certain conditions , which the managers of the schome cannot , in justice to tho subscribers and themselves , accept . They havo accordingly given Mr . Dodd a certain fikod time to roscind his recent proposition , at the expiration of which they hpld themselves at liberty politely to doclino tho offer of tho Berkshire land , and—out of tho liberally-subscribed fund—to purchase some othor building plot . "
Shropshire squire . This Pendarvcs ( Mr . Chippendale ) , a hard-hearted , cold-blooded gentleman of the middleage comedy , who cannot fairly be held up to modern audiences as a type of . the class to "which he would to-day have belonged , is supposed to be about sacrificing the happiness of his daughter Mildred < Miss Reynolds ) , by allying her with an elderly Lothario , Sir Dormer de Brazenby , when , by an accident that will occur to travellers , her life is saved by Mr . Spalding ( Mr . Howe ) , a young manufacturer in the guise of an artist , whom bid Pendarves would regard at home in the light of mere " mechanical trash . " Enamoured of his fair debtor , Scalding resolves upon closer acquaintance , and lays siege to
the family . Conspiring amiably to this end with Mr . Grainger , solicitor to Pendarves ( Mr . Rogers ) , he assumes for awhile the name of Brown , and advances Grainger a large sum of money for the squire ' s use . His devotion makes an impression upon Mildred , ¦ wh o , at first all crinoline and fine-lady ism , turns a deaf ear to a fine flow of didactic sentiments which ¦ charm the pit and gallery , but soon afterwards adopts them , resolves to amend her ways , love her neighbour , even the poor ones , as herself , and to love Mr . Spalding especially . The course of their jpassion is , however , interrupted by the apparent ruin of Pendarves , whom tho failure of a bank condemns suddenly to bitter retrenchment and a bed of
sickness . This admits of the development and maturity » of the great qualities of womanhood in Mildred . The proud damsel who scoffed in the second act at the notion of a Dorcas society and a basket of needle"work , has substituted in the third the modest apparel of the country lady for the flaunting trappings < of the fashionable lionm—walks her eight miles a 4 ay on errands of mercy—is a ministering angel to her broken old parent—and thinks it no condescension to make lemon-puddings for tho invalid . Tho latter , chastened by long sickness and adversity , and deserted by worldly friends , casts off tho elough of false pride , endures without sense of degradation tho financial assistance of Scalding , whom he finally allows to marry Mildred .
A thin underplot pervades the piece , in which tho principal agents are a gooil-naturod , fly-fishing enthusiast , Molehill ( Mr . Buekstone ) , a bloodworBhipping spinster , Miss Sabina Cricfihowell ( Mrs . Poynter ) , and tho aforesaid Sir Dormer Brazenly { Mr . Compton ) , tho last two of whom are eventually joined together , no doubt for their mutual chastisement . All proper intention and industry were displayed by tho artists we have named , as well as by Miss Tern an in the subordinate part of Alice . It has boon by some remarked that tho players havo boon misfitted by the dramatist ; but from
-such an opiniou wo must venture to differ , and draw from what wo conceive to bo n nioro probable case one pica for this and othor performances which fail against hope and prediction to tako tho town by storm . It is nioro common now-a-dnys for authors to bo fottorcd by compulsion to adapt their boat churtvetora and conceptions to the peculiarities of certain players , and to nave thoir works euhjoct to distortion by tho nocosslty of introducing others , than for thotn to impose impossible conditions upon any theatrical troupe . There aro fow authors who , wore such a thing possible , would not profor tlio ability to
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SPAIN . From Madrid telegraphic new ; s has arrived to the effect that the Senate has commenced the discussion on the address , in reply to the Queen ' s speech . General Prim has withdrawn his amendment , which declared that Spain had not sufficient cause for entering into hostility with Mexico . The budget has been presented to the Chambers . It estimates the expenses at 1 , 786 , 000 , 000 reals , and the receipts at 1 , 794 , 000 , 000 reals .
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ITALY . A letter from Turin contains tho following : — " The condition , of Italy grows every day more serious and worthy of attention . A 1 V we see and hear inclines us to the belief that wo are near the ove of a political crisis . It is certain that in Piedmont the rumours of a warlike tendency proceed from high sources . The King , Victor Emmanuel , has not , it is true , harangued the troops , as was stated , but it is undeniable that in a private conversation he observed that in the spring the Sardinian army would probably have occasion to again give proofs of their valour . In an authoritative quarter persons have been given to understand that war with Austria was not yory remote . The National Italian Society has its oentro at Turin , and its ramifications in Lombardy , Venice , Central Italy , and Sicily . Tho information which comes to us from , our great neighbour would show that Piedmont is not without encouragement from tho Tuilories . There is some intontion of establishing a Muratist paper in Paris , and tho future editor of it is already named . The paper is to bo introduced surreptitiously into the Roman States , Naples , nnd tho Marches . In the Lombardo-Venetian territory nnd tho Pontifical Legations tho public mind is oxcitcd to such a degree that it -will bo difficult indeed to prevent a serious movement from breaking out in tho spring .
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PERSIA . Lettors from Tohornn of tho 5 th Novembor stnto that a mngniticcnt reception had boon given to Foruk Khan , and thnt he ia already occupiod In preparing important reforms , both civil and religions . Tho ofllclul journal of Tohoran has published a long nrticlo , pointing out tho ndvnntngos which Portia will < lorivo from her Enroponn relations . A special Ministry of Oommorco hna boon created in Pornln , nnd <»> o illrootlun of it has boon entrusted to Mnhmoiul Klirtii , who id described as ni * onllglitonod man , and who three years since was Poroinn Charge tl'Afflilre * « t St . Petersburg . Iho Poralan Gevurnment invites European merchants , manufacturer * nnd farmers to establish themselves hi Persia , where ho offora thoin « ld , favour , patronage , and protection .
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the Rev . Dr . Sinclair , the Archdeacon o'i Middlesex , and the Bishop of London ; Mr . Pugh has also consulted two eminent barristers , and all concur in the propriety of the course which he has pursued in this matter . Flunkeyism in France . —The clever correspondent of the Telegraph thus describes the . latest effort of the Parisian Jenkins : — " I hasten to acquaint you with a fact of European interest . The Prince Imperial appeared the other day in the reserved garden of the Tuileries for the purpose of healthful and innocent recreation . He was accompanied by a youthful companion , who took part in all his diversions . A liveried menial was in attendance upon the two children , plentifully supplied with toys of all kinds , which he produced as they were required . The governesses of the little Prince were in attendance to watch over his safety . Two white spaniels added to the amusement of the boys by running after various things thrown to them . A crowd , melted to tears by this touching scene , was assembled outside the railings of the garden . Such are the details of this interesting fact , much as they are related by the Paris journals . And yet somebody said the other day we had no Court newsman in Paris ! As if plush did not follpw power -wherever it is installed ! The French Jeames tells us , indeed , that people were struck with the •* robust health' and the ' vigorous constitution' of the Prince Imperial . Has he not shown his credentials in these two phrases alone ?"
A Cask of Consciksck . —Some extraordinary proceedings are reported at St . Punoras . Tho assistantsnr ^ eon of tho worUhousq , a young man , soducod some of tho foinalo imnatos , and with tho view of concealing his conduct , resorted to proceedings which resulted in tho removal of ono of tho women to tho infirmary . He then took to flight , and in huconconlinout was visited by tho Rov . Mr . Pugh , tho chnpluin , Tho rovorond gentleman , refusing to give up tho address , has boon dismissed , and throe month * ' salary given him in lieu of notice . Tho oircumstnnces vero detailed In n letter nddroBsed by Mr . Pugh to tho vostry , with a view to nvort hia dismissal from oflico . Tho rovorond gontluman states that ho rocoived a communication from tlio delinquent offering to disoloso his hiding-placo on a promise of sccrocy being given , nnd requesting hit * spiritual aid us a clergyman . Believing tho surgeon to bo penitent , and that there was danger of his committing suicklo , ho gave tho roquh'ud uiodgo And ilun . nl not rovoul tho secret . It Js stfttod that Mr . 1 ' ugh lms lnid tho wholo matter l * eforo tho vicar of 8 t . Punoras , the Rov . Thomas Dnlo , as rural doan , who has in ills turn laid tho subject boforo
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v ~ . . Leader Office , Friday Night , December 17 th . FRANCE . It is asserted that M . de Montalembert has received a letter from the Count de Chambord , congratulating him on the independent attitude he has assumed , and expressing the sympathy of the head of the Bourbon dynasty .
Accounts have been received from Bangkok , the capital of Siam , to the 2 Qth October , which mention the arrival there of M . de Castelnauj the French Consul , and his ceremonious public reception by the King .
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Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 18, 1858, page 1383, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2273/page/15/
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