lection of farces, on the same plan, in seven volumes, and the Modern Theatre, in ten volumes. linquished it, and remained in Lon-agreeably to the custom of modern don in great poverty and obscurity. comedy. Mrs. Inchbald also wrote It was now that she began to devote several farces, but 'free from the caricaher attention to dramatic writing. ture, buffoonery, and extravagance of There is another department of liteHaving written a comedy, she read farce in general; and they might more rature in which Mrs. Inchbald has part of it to Mr. Harris, who disap- properly be termed comedies in one, been no less successful than in her draproved of the piece, and sent it anony-two, or three acts. We shall now enu- matic compositions. We mean novel mously to Mr. Colman, the manager merate the dramatic productions of writing; for, although she has not of the Haymarket, with whom it re-this lady, which will show the fertility thought proper to call the pleasing mained nearly three years unnoticed. of her genius. To those already men- story intitled Nature and Art,' a noNotwithstanding this neglect and dis- tioned, she has added,-Appearance is vel, yet it certainly belongs to that couragement in the outset, she perse against Them, a farce, acted at Covent class; the story is interesting-the chavered, and, availing herself of the rage Garden, in 1785.-The Widow's Vow, racters are accurately drawn, and the for balloons, which existed in the year a farce, acted at the Haymarket, 1786. morality sound-its satire is just, the 1784, she sent him her farce of A Such things are a Play, acted at Covent language sprightly, but not fantastic, Mogul Tale; or, the Descent of the Garden, 1717.-The Midnight Hour, and the reflections serious without af Balloon.' The subject, probably, in- a petit comedy, acted at Covent Gar- fectation. The Simple Story,' and duced Mr. Colman to pay this piece den, 1789.-All on a Summer's Day, a the novel by our author, is charactermore attention. He read, approved, comedy, acted at Covent Garden with-ised by the same simplicity and spirit and accepted it. Its success induced out success, 1787.-Animal Magnet- both as to style and manner, as the Mrs. Inchbald to remind him of her ism, a farce, acted at Covent Garden, former, but the characters are more vadormant comedy; on which he imme- 1788.-The Child of Nature, a come-rious, the passions more interesting, diately replied, I'll go home this mo- dy, ditto, 1788.-The Married Man, and the plot is more intricate and surment and read it.' He did so, and a comedy, acted at the Haymarket, prising. The story is said to have having approved of it, he gave it the 1789.-The Hue-and-Cry, a farce, been a favourite with Mrs. Inchbald, title of I'll tell you what,' wrote a acted without success, at Drury Lane, and we are not surprised at it, since prologue for it himself, and brought it 1791.-Next-door Neighbours, a co- we are much mistaken if some of out in 1785. medy, acted at the Haymarket, 1791. the leading incidents in her own life Much has been said relative to Mr.-Young Men and Old Women, a have not furnished the basis of some Colman's not having read the comedy farce, ditto, 1782.-Every One has his part of the story, though diversified by when first sent to him; the truth is, fault, a comedy, acted at Covent Gar-numerous peculiarities, and concealed that according to that gentleman's own den, 1793.-The Wedding-Day, a with much ingenuity. words he admired modest merit, and farce, acted at Drury Lane, 1795.seldom attended to the five-act pro- Wives as they were and Maids as they ductions of anonymous writers, which are, a comedy, acted at Covent Garden, generally proved the vain attempts of 1797.-Lovers' Vows, a comedy, alambitious authors; but he delighted in tered from Kotzebue's Child of encouraging young beginners, who, Love,' acted at Covent Garden, 1798. like himself, began with pieces of one-The Wise Man of the East, ditto, and two acts. 1799-and To Marry or not to Marry, Of all these productions, the very The tide of Mrs. Inchbald's fortune now began to turn; no longer perplexed as an actress by precarious engagements-no longer mortified by the neglect of her literary talents, she now saw her projects brighten. Accord ingly, she began to enlarge her rules of economy, and changed her humble lodgings for others more suitable to her circumstances; for it was one great excellence in the conduct of this amiable woman, that she always studied economy, and, accommodating her mode of living to her circum-in 1789, and from that period until stances, she preserved, even in her humble fortunes, a high sense of moral dignity and independence. The comedy of "I'll tell you What' was soon followed by others of a similar character, that of genteel comedy, which was the forte of Mrs. Inchbald, and she seems never to have attempted tragedy, or even tragi-comedy. Her province was humour and satire, occasionally interspersed with the serious, Mrs. Inchbald retired from the stage the year 1805, it will be seen she was We have hitherto only spoken of Mrs. Inchbald's literary character, but of her conduct as a woman of honour, even amidst all the gaiety of youth and the powerful influence of a most fascinating person, there is but one opinion. During the whole period of her theatrical engagements, she maintained an unblemished character; and, although the incidents of her life have been the subject of much conversation in the gay world, they never conld expose her to the censure of even the most rigid and severe moralist. The worthy part of both sexes, who were honoured with her acquaintance, highly esteemed her worth; her connexion with Mrs. Siddons and Lady Derby strengthened into friendship; and Mrs. Inchbald has left behind her a character that may staud in opposition to the prejudices of such as think that an actress cannot be a virtuous woman. Nothing argues greater illiberality than this common assertion, for it is but justice to observe, that among those who have devoted themselves to a theatrical life, are to be found many persons of the most exemplary conduct. This distinguished lady, whose talents were of the highest order, and who was an ornament to her sex and country, died at Kensington, on Wed YE storms, whose rude blasts have entomb'd in the deep, My friends and companions, why leave me to weep? Untroubled on ocean's green bosom they sleep, While I live their fate to deplore. Yet to live 'midst those wilds, lone, bleak, and austere, The loss even of country and friends I could bear, But Fate from my bosom my Morag to tear! 'Tis done and what can Fate do more? Ye breezes that murmur around my dark cave, And sport on light wing o'er the soft curling -wave! The deans and their chapters, which seldom are read, Soldiers foraging still in pursuit of their bread; All are happy! why not so? aye, surely not However, when evening is calm on the ocean," And the leaves of the woods are but gently in motion, I steal from the bustle of joy for one hour, As to mornings, like London, the city is still, I have seen a few fights with the bludgeon and fist, And, 'tis something more strange-fighters shook hands and kiss'd Ere the combat began twas for love to be sure; cled Flere And the Irish, like cats, cause a wound for a I saw a few priests hurrying off to the shrine, With their mouths full of masses, oft fuller of, wine; The calling of vigils, the folks but half drest, To the chapel must hie, to cross forehead and But, in Ireland, such things are but fudge! What with bob-wig, big-wig, little-wig, and pig-tail, I care not how soon to old England we sail : Till we come, may your prospects of pleasure be fair, But, if clouded in woe, give them hope for despair. College Court, Dublin, Aug. 1821. The Drama. P. Literature and Science. A society for the encouragement of arts, upon a plan nearly similar to that of the British Institution, Pall Mall, has been established at Glasgow. Courser (Mrs. Chatterley), his niece. DRURY LANE. A new farce was pro- HAYMARKET.-On Saturday, after the opera of Fontainbleau, which is admirably performed, a new farcical interlude, in one act, was produced, intitled Match-making. The story, though brief, possesses more interest and variety than usually belong to pieces of this class: Mr. Matchem (Mr. Terry), an old bachelor, is possessed with the mania of making matches for all the single people of his acquaintance, though the greater part of them had ended in divorce and separate maintenance. He has a large list of names destined for wedlock; but the chief object of his care is Lady Emily ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE.-A new farcical operetta was produced at this theatre, on Thursday night, intitled 4 Cure for Coxcombs. It has not the slightest plot, and its merits, in any other respect, are more than equivocal. It was received very coolly, and cannot possibly last more than a few nights. netrate the material in the slightest de- posed for a short time to dry and cool, and are then considered fit for use. has taken place at St. Helena, on the 5th of last May, her Imperial Highness, the knights and ladies comprising the interior service of the court, the persons of the ducal household and livery, shall wear mourning for three months, divided into three periods or classes, from 25th July to 24th of September, from 5th September to 2nd October, and from the 3rd to the 24th of October. The obsequies shall take place in the chapel attached to the Villa di Sala, the present residence of her Imperial Highness.' pa New Medicine.-Dr. Siemerling, jun. of New Brandenburg, has published in the Prussian State Gazette, a cure which he has discovered for the wasting of the windpipe. The remedy consists in the use of the milts of pickled herrings, and the manner of employing them is pointed out by the learned doctor, whose wife, it seems, laboured under, and was in the last stage of, this dreadful disease. Upon her the husband made trial of his nacea, which is thus described-The patient took every morning, an hour before her coffee, the milt washed in water, and as the use of all other medi-LIFE,' Chap. II, Vulgar Errors,' Sam Spritsail, and J. R. P. in our next. cines was suspended, the effects of the new remedy could be more accurately observed. For a fortnight her situa tion remained as before; but from the end of that period, the herring milts being persevered in, all the bad symptoms of a dangerous malady gradually disappeared, and she was wholly recovered in three months; though, in the opinion of the doctor and other physicians, she could not have been expected to linger six weeks at the utmost, in a state of extreme suffering.' Austerity, a state of rigid mortification. It is distinguished from severity and rigour thus. Austerity to the manner of living; severity to the manner of thinking; rigour to the manner of punishment. To austerity is opposed effeminacy; to severity, relaxation; to rigour, clemency. A hermit is austere in his life; a casuist severe in his application of religion or law; a judge rigorous in his sentences. The following epitaph is copied from the tombstone of R. T. Crossfield, M. D. in Hendon Church Yard. I Beneath this stone Tom Crossfield lies, - Who cares not now who laughs or cries; He laughed when sober, and when mellow Was a harum scarum heedless fellow; He gave to none designed offence, So honi soit qui mal y pense. Bonaparte.-The Gazette of Parma contains the following official order of the widow of Napoleon for going into mourning for his death. On the occasion of the death of the most serene spouse of our august sovereign, which Can any of our readers inform us whether this is the same Crossfield that was tried for shooting at his late majesty, or not?-ED. TO READERS & CORRESPONDENTS. 2222 ' The favours of Eliza, Cambro, W. S., and O. B. have been received. Caledonia seems to have been at a pinch when he wrote his sonnet on Snuff. J. W.D. in defence of Mr. Hunt, will excuse our inserting his letter, which is anticipated by one previously received, and to which we have given place in the present number. We shall be happy to see the poen offered by C. W. 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LONDON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1821. Review of New Books. the same conclusion. Believing, as we Price 6d. similar movement by the French in Paul's Letters. An approaching body of troops is likened to a dark cloud. "God and Letters to Richard Heber, Esq. conthe cause!" "God and the King!" are taining Critical Remarks on the Se"God and the Queen!" resound from ries of Novels beginning with Wa-paratively little interest in an essay, la- the cries at Marston Moor. At Langside, bouring to prove that of which we neverley,' and an Attempt to ascertain the one party; "God and the King!" ver entertained a doubt, notwithstand-thundering from the other. That fine inthe Author. 8vo. Pp. 255. Lon-ing the ingenuity and industry the au- cident in the battle of Flodden,→ thor has displayed to establish his point. don, 1821. "Fast as shaft could fly, Bloodshot his eyes, his nostrils spread, The loose rein dangling from his hand, Housing and saddle bloody red, Lord Marmion's steed rush'd by," introduced again in the engagement at Loudon Hill: showed that they belonged to the Life "At length horses, whose caparisons Guards, began to fly masterless out of the confusion. Dismounted soldiers next appeared, forsaking the conflict, and❞— the Scottish novels passed through the It is thus a third time touched upon :— Rokeby. Canto 1. Canto 6. mies suddenly shift their ground:- We recollect, in one of Mr. Dibdin's "As the dark caverns of the deep Suck the wild whirlpool in, So did the deep and darksome pass Devour the battle's mingled mass; None linger now upon the plain, Save those who ne'er shall fight again." "Lady of the Lake. 'And thus in the battle of Inverlochy:"Allan's threats had forced his own clan from the spot, and all around had pressed on. ward towards the lake, carrying before them noise, terror, and confusion, and leaving bebind only the dead and dying." "Legend of Montrose. Again, "In speaking of the moon as seen in a tem waded amid the stormy and dusky clouds, pestuous sky, the novelist says, that "she which the wind, from time to time, drove across surface."-Antiquary, Thus, too, the poet,→ "The wading moon, with storm presaging gloom, Now gave and now withheld her doubtful beam." In a clear night, The Poacher. |