The committee for managing the O. P. subscription in support of those prosecuted, drew up the resolutions, which were then read as follows:at raw gilded compong is

"We presume that the public will be satisfied with this, if acceded to on the part of the proprietors, this evening, viz, esa baady sex

1. That the private boxes shall be reduced to the same state as they were in the year 1802. (Applause.) Erosol alerto pant

[This, Mr. C. explained to be before Mr. Kemble went t Garden, which he did in that year.]

II. That the pit shall be 3s. 6d.—the boxes, 78.

to Covent

[Much noise and clamour, and some opposition to the latter part.]= vian III. That an apology shall be made on the part of the proprietors, to the public, and Mr. Brandon shall be dismissed.—(Thunders of applause. Thus

IV. That all prosecutions and actions, on both sides, shall be quashed. (Applause.)

Rows now commenced in several parts of the room. O. P. motto of

46 Non sine pulvere palma"

was realized; a motto which has been thus translated for the benefit of country gentlemen': uns Tovuz sartze Ely my god brune œsows Without a dust kick'd up, d'ye see,

There is no triumph for O. P.

2

The chairman obtaining a little order, begged leave to propose as a

“May this day's meeting produce a reconciliation between the managers of Covent-Garden theatre and the public, equally advantageous to both."

which succeeded

The shouts and beating with h sticks on the table, which this toast, were intolerable; it was drunk with three cheers, and the noise continued for many minutes.

Mr. Kemble then stood up, amidst tumults of applause, and said— Gentlemen, before I withdraw, for the purpose of making the necessary preparations for stating the arrangement that has taken place, în to-morrow's newspapers, I beg leave to express to you my hope, which I do from the bottom of my heart, that the propositions now agreed to, will lay the foundation of a lasting good understanding between the public and the theatre. (Plaudits.) I have also to return to you, personally, my best thanks, for the kind and polite treatment I have received since I came into this room"

Mr. Kemble withdrew. After which Mr. Clifford could with diffi culty get a moment's re respite from the upros uproar, to make a speech about

what had been unjustly said of him by Serjeant Shepherd in the Common-Pleas; how he had been scandalously called “an honest counsellor,” and the whole concluding with a profession that he was ready to die in defence of some rights-probably those of Bacchus !oenging akan an

At the theatre a gentleman in the pit, just at the beginning of Tom Thumb, instructed the audience in what had passed at the tavern. Mr. Kemble then came forward with

“Ladies and Gentlemen; avlod od os fearsigns 10 cM YEITI

"Allow me first to apologize for my dress-[Mr. Kemble wore his common walking-dress]--which is perfectly inconsistent with the high respect I feel for you. I have had the honour this evening, of waiting on the gentlemen who dined at the Crown and Anchor. There were proposals made and acceded to, that the boxes should remain at the new prices, seven shillings.—(Much disapprobation.)—Ladies and Gentlemen, it has also been concluded that the pit should be reduced to the old price, three shillings and sixpence~(Loud applause.) That the private boxes should be reduced to what they were in the year 1802, at the conclusion of the season, that is, to open the centre oues for the accom modation of the public-(Loud cheering.)-The proprietors and myself are extremely sorry that there ever has been any misunderstanding between us, and beg you will excuse whatever error may have been committed on our parts. We pledge ourselves, that we will give directions to our lawyers, to stop all proceedings, and I hope what has passed will, for the future, be buried in oblivion!"

Mr. Kemble then bowed and retired amidst the cry of "Discharge Brandon-Is Brandon discharged?" In a few minutes he returned, and attempted to address the audience, but was prevented by the reiterated cry of "We cannot listen to you, unless Brandon is discharged." After some ineffectual attempts to speak, he was obliged to retire. Amidst this confusion a placard was thrown on the stage, with the words, "Dis-charge Brandon ;" which was taken up by Mr. Munden, who bowed, and said he would deliver it to Mr. Kemble.

Mr. Munden in his full-bottomed wig, dressed for King Arthur, was admirably equipt for ambassador on n such an occasion, and his treating with the pittites had very ludicrous effect.

Every effort of the performers to proceed with the farce, was in vain; the noise continued increasing, until Mr. Brandon made his appearance on the stage. The noise then increased with redoubled violence. Mr. Brandon bowed, but without effect. "Down upon your knees," was vociferated; we will not hear you, except in that humble posture." Mr. Brandon did not groans and cries of " of " off! off!"

ot comply, but retired, amidst loud

Two sticks were thrown at him, when Mr. Munden, who was close alongside, chose to quit company.

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Dec. 15. Wheel of Fortune.-Blind Boy.*

Mr. Harris, junior, then came forward, and after rubbing his head for some time, they allowed him to articulate the following words~"Mr. Brandon is a servant of my father" Not a word more was heard; he was obliged to retire, and the curtain dropped, accompanied by groans and hisses.

The audience dispersed without any further evolutions, except changing the O. P. into B. D. dance," Brandon discharged.") So here we at last find Mr. BULL triumphant, and the proud MANA. GERS glad to

" attend

Like humble visag'd suitors HIS HIGH WILL!"

Love's Lab. L. Act. ii. Sc. 1. ¦ But how does the retrospect shew? how now shall we estimate the assertions of former times? Have we not the oath of Messrs. Hughes and Tull to the truth and fidelity of the accounts laid before the honourable committee, whose report left the concern uninsured, three and a half per cent. gain upon the capital, and insured, three quarters per cent. loss (see Oct. 2). Did not Mr. Kemble on the 4th, add that their inevitable ruin must be the consequence of returning to the old prices?" And yet the new price on the pit is given up, and more than an equivalent to the other rise, by the abolition of private boxes. What do their thick and thin supporters say to this?

The discharge of Mr. Brandon is inevitable. He has been devoted to Mr. Harris, both body and soul, and as a faithful servant in all extremities, should be considered by him according to his merits. John, however, after what has happened, needs must say to him, let Mr. Harris

"love thee;

But never more be officer of mine."

That our opinions have been right and moderate during the whole of these rebellious proceedings, the event has proved, and we take no more credit to ourselves for having seen what we have seen, than belongs to a man, not blind, who chooses to open his eyes. It could not be otherwise. The obstinacy and improvidence of the managers in their new house, have lost them the first fruits of it-the prime of the har. vest is gone, and their whole crop for this season at least, will consist of rowing.t

*At the foot of the bills of this day, a statement of the proprietors concessions

The after-grass is by farmers called the rowing. Tom Dibdin may make what he pleases of it.

the treaty relating to the private boxes. Laurel leaves were mounted in the hats of the Opeists, and we saw a new medal on the occasion---O. P. in the middle, very delicately worked, and in the exergue at top, "Venite exultemus," and at the bottom, "Triumphantes."

Peace is restored, and the rights of the public, as they respect theatrical shows, fixed on a basis not to be shaken. Some little differences may yet remain to be settled,* but the managers have taken the first step down the precipice, and cannot stop where they like. To think of prospering without the favour of the universal public, was as absurd as if they had thought of living without vital air. They know it now, and the fault will never be repeated.

The players are wrath against Mr. Kemble for having "sounded the very base string of humility," after such strenuous endeavours on his part to give the profession an air of consequence. But they ought to know that all reputation merely fictitious or spurious, is sure to find its level--it was but a bubble, the breath of the populace no longer kept it up, and it burst. What must necessarily follow, will do no injury to their real worth, either on or off the stage.

A single observation forces itself upon us in this place, and it is melancholy because of its degrading effect on the character and good sense of Englishmen. Can it be believed that for nearly three months the metropolis of England has, to the exclusion of all thought of more important things, agitated by a kind of miserable civil war (artfully connived at by the weakest ministry ever known in this country), while fire and sword are at the gate, and corruption and intolerance within, paralizing and destroying all the strength and sinews of the land. " Quos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat." Is it not so Res

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* Some disturbance still continuing, the following advertisement was thought necessary, jefond 0262% que8247 248 2ith wh

Play-Bill, Dec. 20. "It having been suggested to the proprietors that the advertisement relative to that part of the front boxes, which is now occupied by annual boxes, is liable to misconstruction, they beg leave most respectfully to state, that, at the end of the present season, they will open to the public use the circle of upper boxes, retaining only the seven annual boxes on each side, as they stood in the old theatre."

23. Bold Stroke for a Wife.-(Col. Feignwell, first time, Mr.

Melvin.) Id.

Dec.