be ruffled by such a salute,) or pull up
a cravat, withdraw a hand, and, like John
Bull the monied man, stow it safely in a
pocket, freezing him with a non-intercourse
look,then warm and generous Pat is apt
to wish the party, if a lady, at the devil, or
to apply the foot instead of the hand, and
call him out, if a man-the very brother
whom he wore, for a few seconds, in his
heart. My dearest creature!' soon changes
d-d prude; or, My best of fel-
lows, my second self, friend of my bosom,
comrade of my youth, my revered patron,'
assumes the form of 'a d-d conceited cox-
comb, a proud arrogant scoundrel, a
haughty Jack o'napes,' or the like.

into a

6

Such transition from hot to cold, or rather from the temperate sunshine of May to the tropical thunder-gust of rage, or the blighting Sirocco wind of violent hostility, must naturally produce a mighty conflict in the human breast; and in no human bosom is it more potent than in that of the generous and benevolent Mr. O, generous to a fault, and benevolent to a perfect forgetfulness of self.

And here, if I may be permitted a digression, why does the young and unexperienced Hibernian often make bulls in word and in deed; and, not unfrequently, stammer in his delivery? It is because passion outsails judgment, because his fancy is too quick to keep pace with his reflective powers, because rapid conception seizes that object which reason has not time to digest.

Into these snares does my friend Mr. O. incessantly fall; and no one suffers more severely from the self-punition of fruitless regret, and from the tardy ex-post-facto evidence of his sentence given, not in foro conscientiæ, but in foro sapientiæ, against

himself.

He once lost a friend by kindly inquiring 'Tis the brain of the victim that tempers the dart. after his wife, who had made an Acteon of

Morris.

Mr. O is the kindest of human beings; but that kindness is so blended with susceptibility, that it is an incessant source of ecstasy and of agony to him; and these two feelings are often so closely allied, that they succeed each other as quickly as the flash and the fulmination of thunder.

For instance, he is delighted to see an old friend (or more frequently a much beloved new friend, for his impressions are as rapid and forcible as his impulses are quick and acute;) and he is ready to devour the object of regard. If a female, he is like to strangle her with a cordial embrace; if a male, you will see his eyes speak volumes of benevolence, good fellowship, and self devotion. He will run up to him, quite breathless, almost shake his arm out of joint, stutter out "My dear," and find expression quite inadequate to paint what he feels within.

Then if he be in a mistake, he is fit to hang himself with despair; or if the cold piece of clay with which he thus comes in contact draw back, recoil in heart, stare, wonder, adjust a frill or ruffle (for one must

multitude gathered round him, he swore that he would rather carry the load himself than allow the " poor devil of a horse" (such were Mr. O's words) to struggle another second under it, recommending, in very strong terms, to the carter to put his shoulder on the opposite side, and thus to ease the panting animal.

As this recommendation, however, partook more of the imperative than of the optative mood (Mr. O. being more given to the former than to the latter) John the carman ran restive, and would neither lead nor drive. Not content with the positive advice to the man to give ease and assistance to the beast, the humane Mr. O. passed to the comparative, making an ugly Irish parallel between the latter and the former, in which the man lost greatly by the contrast. On this the carter got furious, and, on Mr. O.'s (indulging in tropes and figures) coming to the unsavoury similes of obstinate mule! d-d ass, monster in human' shape! &c. he opened the flood-gates of his abuse upon his accuser, called him a Jack-ass in his turn, told him that he and the horse might pull together if they liked it (a horse-laugh from the populace,) and ended by dg his (Mr. O.'s) country, which caused a second laugh and loud ap plause from some brother carters who had arrived on the spot.

To have his humanity, his pride, and his country, "though last not least," but rather! most in his dear love, attacked and wounded at the same time, was more than he could endure. Accordingly he collared the carter, broke his cane over his back, gave him a black eye, and knocked him down. At this juncture the brother carters came into play, set upon Mr. O. left him speechless on the ground,-his watch trampled under foot, his hat lost, his clothes torn, his face disfigured; and (as he struck the first blow) damages to pay for an assault.

him, first by the head ornament presented, He had scarcely recovered from his braises
and secondly by sending him to the dogs when, riding in the Park, he passed the ear-
in the way of pecuniary circumstances. Atriage of a lady whom he had the_night
another time he got into a duel and received before, in coming out of the Opera House,
a wound, merely for conforming his po- extricated from the peril of a vicious pair
litical creed (and, to use his own words, he of carriage horses. He was delighted at
had none," *) to what he considered to be seeing the fair object whom he had de-
his friend's profession politique, but which livered from danger; and, galloping up to
he had changed in consequence of a golden the carriage, was in the act of making his
dream. On a third occasion he was half- best bow, when she drew up the glass, and
bruised to death by the populace, for an act looked out of the opposite window, having
of disinterested and pure humanity. See- been informed that Mr. O. was born in the
ing a carter beat his horse most unmer- land of potatoes, and was rapidly going
cifully, he went up to him, and expostulated through his fortune.
with more than ordinary warmth. He en-
larged to him on the cruelty of his conduct,
and shewed him that it was impossible for
the poor, jaded, half-fed animal, to ascend
the hill with so heavy a load, cruelly im-
posed upon his suffering back and wounded
Pat's heart bled at the raw
shoulders.
state of the dumb sufferer's withers; and,
putting his shoulder under the shafts, re-
gardless of his dress, or of the laughing

* In justice to Mr. O.'s political opinions and patriotism, it is but fair to state, that he knew nothing about parliamentary affairs; neither did he care for the ins or the outs,

He paused a second, and the carriage was nearly out of sight, when, putting spurs to his horse, he overtook and stopped it, tapped at the window and said,

"Madam, I am come to withdraw my bow, and to say I'd be very sorry to be better acquainted." He then flew off, half pleased with his revenge, but as much disgusted with, as he had been tenderly interested for the lady the preceding evening.

His last mal-adventure was with a parvenu, who, whilst without fortune, was very intimate with him, but who, after coming into an immense estate, assumed conse

When Jack was poor, the lad was frank and free;
Of late he's grown brim-full of pride and pelf;
You wonder that he don't remember me;
Why so? you see he has forgot himself!

Any one who knows the Irish character will not be surprised at his being easily reconciled to himself, and still more easily to his neighbour. A joke, a look, a word, or a bumper, will do either at any time.

THE HERMIT IN LONDON.

The house appears to have undergone a thorough change of ornament, and in a period so brief as to do great credit to the artists for, at least, celerity. The front of the dress circle has been fitted upwith crystallized tin paper; the other circles with gold scrolls and lyres. The lighting, which was last season very indifferent, is now picturesque, and seems sufficiently fit for its purposes. In place of the old chandeliers are gilt lyres, each with two globes of ground glass, which give an agreeable light. There are some other minor decorations about the foot of the proscenium, which have a tolerable effect; but the more striking circumstance of all is, that this is the first instance in which we have seen metallic paper (Moirée metallique) used for public decoration.

quence, and received him as coldly as he | and, we presume, of utter helplessness, un- | in which excellent opera, Mr. Dowton was would have done a yesterday's acquaintance. less this liberal experiment, made by their a richly comie Col. Oldboy, Mr. Pearman On my friend's crying out, at their rencontre, more prosperous brethren on their behalf, a pleasing Lionel, and Wrench an indiffe"My dear fellow! I am overjoyed to meet answers the purpose. The theatre is ma- rent Jessamy. Miss Carew, with a great deal you," ," the other drew back, and replied, naged by a Committee, consisting of of tenderness in her acting, and singular How do you do, Sir?' (the Sir very im- Messrs. Munden, Rae, Holland, and Rus- sweetness of voice, performed the part of pressive.) How do I do?" exclaimed the sell: the higher performers incur the risk, Clarissa; and Miss Kelly, need we say any Hibernian," why I do like a fool, in ac- and the inferior orders are to be provided more, was Jenny. We wish she would try knowledging you; it is making very free for by tolerable salaries. On these, of the part of Jessamy, for which her spirit with myself (a pause) to be so intimate;course, many families depend for bread. and sportiveness, tinctured with what she you're just what I always took you for, But it will not, we think, be less produc- has of female delicacy, seem peculiarly (this was a practical bull, because he took tive to those at the head of it. We trust it adapted. The Opera went off very well, him for a good fellow, else would he not will add to their fortunes; we are certain and was followed by a new operetta, called have taken him to his friendship,) and you it will add to their dramatic fame, and to Quadrilles, which is a trifling thing of the shall hear more from me to-morrow and be their private estimation with a discerning ordinary genus, without much of novelty or d-d to you." I, however, persuaded him public. It was quite delightful to observe merit. not to call him out, but rather to treat him with what energy many of our oldest and with future contempt, putting him in good greatest favourites exerted themselves on humour with himself by repeating the fol- the opening night. Munden, J. Johnstone, lowing old epigram: Russell, Oxberry, Rae, Mrs. Orger, and Mrs. Sparks, were so conspicuously successful, that we could not help doing them the honour to feel, that they acted as if Humanity were the best Prompter that had ever helped them through a character. The pieces were, the Poor Gentleman, the Rival Soldiers, and the Irishman in London ; and we never enjoyed any of these dramas more entirely. Nothing of the humour, nor of the pathos, nor of the power of any of the players, was lost; and it is really surprising to notice how much the principal performers rise on being seen on a stage where every gesture, tone, and look, produces its effect. We immediately perceive on what grounds their eminence has been established-Egyptian tent, or Mamluk Pavilion, as it is grounds which either vanish entirely, or denominated. It is not so convenient for are but dimly visible at the larger theatres. the moral pursuits of such places, as the Thus, for instance, Munden's Sir Robert whilom myrtle groves which it has superBramble in the comedy told in every line, seded. Some panoramic views are executed and the audience laughed at his eccentricities, but were greatly affected by his pathe-consider the whole to be an improvement. upon the walls, but we cannot say that we tic touches. His Nipperkin, one of the richest bits of farce upon the stage, seemed to us richer than ever, and its influence was attested throughout by genuine (not playbill) peals of laughter. Russell in Ollapod also proved his claim to a high comic station; and Mrs. Sparks, in Lucretia Mactab, was behind no one in characteristic marking and discrimination. In Johnstone's Murtoch Delaney, every turn of a muscle in the face, every twist of attitude in the person, every variation of brogue in the voice, was perfect Irish, and as easy and natural as they were judicious and true. We could prolong these remarks with many praises, but we have said more than usual on performances without novelty; unless, indeed, it be novelty to be able to see and appreciate what is done. In sincerity we could, thanks to the Little Theatre, observe ten times more for criticism than has lately been in our power.

THE DRAMA.

HAYMARKET: DRURY LANE COMPANY. Those of our readers who remember the interest we have taken in recommending the Theatrical Funds to the consideration of the wealthy, who deserve their wealth by uniting to its possession that principle, without which riches are a shame and a curse, we mean Benevolence, will anticipate that the course of entertainments which commenced on Thursday at the Little Theatre, Haymarket, is likely to meet with the best support of the Literary Gazette. The plan greatly merits encouragement. It is founded on humanity, it is partly sustained by generosity, those for whose benefit it is intended are sufferers by no faults of their own; and sure we are that a British public will never allow an appeal so fairly framed to be made to it fruitlessly. Even were the performances indifferent, we should expect to see a season of full audiences: but at the bottom of the Haymarket, in a small house, and for a few weeks, the appellants may take a motto from the poet,

Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long;

and there can be no fear but their expecta-
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the specimen of Thursday, we can justly
say that a greater treat in acting is no
where to be met with.

We feel rather earnest in favour of this undertaking, because we have painfully warred against the system of mismanage ment, which has brought the lower class of actors, and the numerous dependents upon the theatre, Drury Lane, to their present ituation,―a situation of much destitution,

The Saloon has been converted into an

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Mr. Kean, much to his honour, volun-
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conduct in this respect, and his admirers"
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the complete display of his tragic powers.

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REVIEW OF NEW BOOKS.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1819.

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ble that they [it] will ever become public
during the life of their [the] author.

with great and successful, though daring art. The nag being represented in a rampant or rearing posture, the tail, which is the firmness of a tripod to the figure, withpears to form a point d'appui, and gives out which it would be difficult to conceive, placed as the feet are, how the courser could maintain his ground without tumbling backwards. This bold conception has fortunately fallen into the custody of one by whom it is duly valued; for, when Dick, in his more advanced state of proficiency became dubious of the propriety of so daring a deviation from the established rules of art, and was desirous to execute a picture of the publican himself in exchange for this juvenile production, the courteous offer was declined by his judicious emwhen his ale failed to do its duty in conployer, who had observed, it seems, that ciliating his guests, one glance at his sign was sure to put them in good humour.

This is fine and playful irony both in style and thought; nor is there any part of the poor Artist's memoirs which is not happily touched.

The story of Dick Tinto, an artist, is then told as a justification of the writer's wish to remain incognito, rather than to become one of the Lions of a metropolitan winter. Dick, it seems, was more ambitious of personal distinction, and after painting signs and portraits at Gan- covered and appreciated, and he received In Edinburgh, Dick's talents 'were disdercleugh, went to Edinburgh and Lon- dinners and hints from several distinguished don in pursuit of "the bubble reputa-judges of the fine arts. But these gentletion." There is a good deal of humour men dispensed their criticism more wilin the account of his earlier career, of lingly than their cash, and Dick thought he shrewd observation on his more forward needed cash more than criticism. He fortunes, and of pathos in the denoue- therefore sought London, the universal ment of his melancholy fate.

He particularly shone in painting horses, that being a favourite sign in the Scottish villages; and in tracing his progress it is beautiful to observe, how by degrees he learned to shorten the backs, and prolong the legs of these noble animals, until they

came to look less like crocodiles, and more

mart of talent.

Here

He threw himself headlong into the crowd which justled and struggled for notice and preferment. He elbowed others, and was elbowed himself; and finally, by dint of intrepidity, fought his way into some notice, painted for the prize at the Institution, had pictures at the exhibition at Somerset House, and damned the hangto lose the field he fought so gallantly.

lineation of modern manners and cir-like nags. Detraction, which always pur-ing Committee. But poor Dick was doomed

cumstances, than to the faithful portraiture of men and customs belonging to elder times. But as we may not, perhaps, be able conveniently to compress a review of both these essays within the bounds of one of our Numbers, we shall, in the first instance, take up the Bride of Lammermoor, and the sketch which introduces her to our acquaint

ance.

It is extraordinary, that in directing attention to a work from so justly celebrated a hand, we should stumble on the very threshold; but we cannot avoid remarking, that the name is incongruous, and the first sentence ungrammatical. The substitution of moor for muir may be defended; but we are afraid that the second offence is only one proof among VOL. III.

sues merit with strides proportioned to its
advancement, has indeed alleged, that Dick
once upon a time painted a horse with five
legs, instead of four. I might have rested
his defence upon the licence allowed to
that branch of the profession, which, as it
permits all sorts of singular and irregular
combinations, may be allowed to extend
itself so far as to bestow a limb super-
numerary on a favourite subject. But the
cause of a deceased friend is sacred; and
I disdain to bottom it so superficially. I
have visited the sign in question, which yet
swings exalted in the village of Langdir-
dum, and I am ready to depone upon oath,
that what has been idly mistaken or mis-
represented as being the fifth leg of the
horse, is, in fact, the tail of that quadru-
ped, and, considered with reference to the
posture in which he is represented, forms
à circumstance, introduced and managed

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He was for a time patronised by one or two of those judicious persons who make a virtue of being singular, and of pitching their own opinions against those of the world in matters of taste and criticism. But they soon tired of poor Tinto, and laid him down as a load, upon the same principle on which a spoilt child throws away its plaything. Misery, I fear, took him up, and accompanied him to a premature grave, to which he was carried from an obscure lodging in Swallow Street, where he had been dunned by his landlady within doors, and watched by bailiffs without, until death

came to his relief. A corner of the Morn

ing Post noticed his death, generously adding, that his manner displayed considerable genius, though his style was rather sketchy; and referred to an advertisement which announced that Mr. Varnish, the