Drury Lane Theatre. 23d of last month.

The season at this establishment terminated on the With the success of the manager in a pecuniary way we are not acquainted; but we may express the opinion of every reasonable lover of the drama with regard to the general results of Mr. Macready's efforts in the cause which it is well known he has so deeply at heart-the elevation of the art.

To contend with rival houses in the style of producing plays has unquestionably been the aim of the management, and so far the enterprize has been crowned with success. Individually we are not particularly partial to a lavish expenditure upon scenery and dresses. We would have these appropriate and excellent, but would not have them so crowded upon the eye as to draw the attention from the higher aims of the histrionic art, the portraiture of character, and the rightful exhibition of the scene.

Mr. Macready's company in many respects is highly creditable to his judgment. It embraces a vast deal of talent of no ordinary kind—but there are to be found, in several departments, artists of superior genius to those engaged who would add to the attractions of the house. In this point of view it becomes a question of interest, whether or not by a more extensive expenditure in making additions to the force of the company, the interests of the manager would be increased. It might appear invidious to point out definitively where the improvements could be made, but we may throw out the suggestion and await the result.

With regard to the resuscitation of plays of high merit which have long been known to the public, we may also remark that though there can be no objection to such trials, yet it may be doubted whether too much dependence upon these may not prove tiresome to a large portion of the play-going public. The spirit of the age is for something new, and though there are many wedded to the old dramatists, it is certain the minds of very few are prepared to judge impartially of the acting of plays which have been produced within the last fifty or sixty years. There are memories and the records of memories still existing which are so rank with prejudice that it is in vain that any artist of the present day can benefit himself by attempting characters which have been performed well in by-gone time-not that they were personated in a better style perhaps than they can be now, but that the mass believe they were. From these simple observations it may be seen that we think that Mr. Macready's success would be much greater than it has been, and more beneficial to the art, if he placed his confidence in a company of the highest order, and new plays, the principal merit of which should be their language, representation of character, and plot.

Covent Garden Theatre. The German company of vocalists continue with their wonted excellence, to produce the best operas, which are brought forward with great rapidity. The leading vocalists sustain the high reputation which they have gained by their natural and acquired powers in the art.

Haymarket Theatre.-Mr. and Mrs. Kean during the last month have appeared in several popular characters, to the delight of brilliant audiences. We have only had an opportunity of being present at the performance of Hamlet. The play was generally well cast, and was equally well performed, The appointments and dresses were in keeping, and the business of the stage was satisfactorily managed.

Mr. Kean's Hamlet is a fine study throughout. It is unlike many that we have seen many that we have praised-yet is worthy of very warm encomia, and had we space, we should be pleased to give an analysis of it. This however, we cannot do at present. Let it suffice, that the performance as a whole was such as can be justified by the text, that the readings were good and the action extremely elegant and exciting. We saw Mr. Kean two years ago in this character, when he laboured under some physical disadvantages, and when we compare his late performance with the remembrance of the earlier personation, we are astonished at the improvement. The nature of Mr. Kean is ardent, and one of his greatest struggles, we think, has been to subdue tendencies towards an extravagant style. The victory has been his; and now that he masters himself there can be no question of his ability to maintain the high rank to which his genius and industry have led him.

Mrs. Kean's Ophelia was a beautiful exhibition—a poetical transcript altogether. It seemed the embodyment of Mrs. Jamieson's portrait of the heart-broken girl. Nothing could be more natural and exquisite than the last scene; the folds of her robe forming a receptacle for the flowers was a pleasing conceit, worthy of the great poet himself.

Mr. Stuart enacted the Ghost with a degree of judgment that we have seldom known equalled. Nothing could be more satisfactory, nothing more poetical and true. Much of the success of this play with the heart depends upon this personation, and when we say that Mr. Stuart imparted it, we give him the highest praise.

Mr. Strickland's personation of Polonius was pitiful. He should have listened to the advice which Hamlet gives to the player; for he addressed himself almost wholly to the groundlings, and was more a buffoon than a privy-counsellor.

A new play, which it is said is to be called the "Rose of Arragon," by James Sheridan Knowles, is about to be produced at this theatre. The title is an old one-a drama of the same name having been acted sixteen years ago.

St. James's Theatre. Madlle. Dejazet's engagement has been highly successful. She has appeared in her principal characters, and has commanded the applause and admiration of large and highly fashionable audiences. The company generally have acquitted themselves in a manner highly creditable to their talent.

Queen's Theatre. We lately visited this thriving little minor, and were agreeably amused with a little comedietta written by Mrs. Hallet, entitled "Woman's Whims." The lady possesses an uncommon knowledge of the effects of the stage, and her characters are sketched with a force and piquancy which show that she has read human nature to some purpose. We should be pleased to witness her talents exercised upon a comedy.

Eccaleobions. The process of hatching birds by artificial means has attracted much attention in London for a period of two or three years, and is now very extensively known, so much so that no extended notice of it is required at our hands. We have, therefore, only to say that the exhibition at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, is interesting to those who have not seen the process, as well

as those who desire to increase their stock of birds by it. The proprietor now constructs machines for sale, and we learn that they are sold quite readily, both to those who are seeking amusement and profit.

American Theatrical Intelligence. Mr. and Mrs. Seguin have been performing in "Norma" at the Park Theatre, in New York. Mrs. Sutton is at Mobile, where Mr. Brown, the comedian, had terminated an engagement. Mr. Chapman, the low comedian, is there also. Fanny Ellser has not been very successful at Havanna, as well as Mr. Buckstone and Mrs. Fitzwilliams, who are now in the northern states, "homeward bound." Mr. Forrest is playing at Boston. Mrs. Lewis is at Baltimore. Mr. Burton has produced "Bubbles of the day" successfully, at the Chesnut-street Theatre, Philadelphia. Mr. Butler and Mr. Lambert were in Washington at the last accounts. Mr. Latham and Miss Melton are in New York, unengaged. Mr. Chippendale and Mr. W. H. Williams are at the Park Theatre. Mr. Mitchell's Theatre in New

York is still successful; Mr. Horncastle is there.

Literature.

Hazard's Register. This valuable American statistical work, which has obtained a high character at home, is very disinterestedly held for sale by the Messrs. Ralston, in Token-house Yard, and we recommend it to all who would gain a valuable book at a small price.

Addresses and Messages of the Presidents of the United States, from Washington to Tyler. New edition, 8vo. Wiley and Putnam.

This work will be read with great interest by all those who take an interest in the United States, as the several messages and addresses contain as it were an epitome of the political and financial history of the confederacy since its

commencement.

American Antiquities and Researches, with the origin and History of the Red Man. By W. A. Bradford, 8vo. Wiley and Putnam.

At this time, when the history of the American aborigines is attracting attention in many parts of the civilized world, this work commends itself to the public. The antiquities of America possess an interest perfectly unique, and to those who are seeking information, this work will prove exceedingly productive of entertainment.

Biography and Poetical Remains of Margaret Miller Davidson. By Washington Irving.

The literary world has read much of the poetical temperament and mind of Lucretia Maria Davidson, who died at an early age, after producing some extraordinary specimens of metrical composition. In the last Quarterly Review will be seen a review of the work above named, which is a record of the sister's life and efforts in the same way. The history of these two heavenly children might well be blended in one volume, and would prove a peculiar treasure to the literary world. The work before us abounds with pieces of an order exceedingly high for so young a writer, and the narrative by Mr. Irving is replete with interest. The volume is affecting to every sensitive and sympathizing mind.

AMERICAN LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

In press, and will be issued during the season, the following.-A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, from the best Authorities, and embodying all the recent discoveries of the most eminent German Philologists and Jurists. Illustrated by a large number of engravings. First American edition corrected and enlarged. By Charles Anthon, LL.D. 8vo.

The Pleasures and Advantages of Science. By Lord Brougham, Professor Sedgwick, Dr. Verplank, and Alonzo Potter, D.D. 18mo.

Account of the Expedition of Captains Lewis and Clark across the Rocky Mountains, and to the Mouth of Columbia River. Prepared from the original edition, with an Introduction and Notes, containing Notices of recent Travellers, and a View of the present Condition of Oregon Territory. By Archibald M'Vicar. 2 vols. 18mo.

Woman in America; being an Examination into the Moral and Intellectual Condition of American Female Society. By Mrs. A. J. Graves. 18mo.

American Adventure by Land and Sea. Being Remarkable Instances of Enterprise and Fortitude among Americans; Indian Captures, Shipwrecks, Adventures at Home and Abroad. By Epes Sargent. 2 vols. 18mo.

Illustrations of Mechanics; by Professor Moseley. Edited by James Renwick, LL.D. 18mo. With engravings.

The Principles of Eloquence; by the Abbé Maury, edited by the Rev. Dr. Potter. 18mo.

Professions and Trades; by Edward Hazen. 2 vols. 18mo. Illustrated by 81 Engravings.

Quain's Complete Series of Anatomical Plates' of the Viscera, Muscles, Blood Vessels, Nerves, and Bones, comprising upwards of 200 4to. Plates, with Descriptions and References to each Plate, and a Treatise on Anatomy-the whole to be completed in 1 vol. royal 4to., with Notes and Additions, by J. Pancoast, M.D., one of the Surgeons of the Philadelphia Hospital.

Travels in Turkey, Greece, and the Holy Land: by E. J. Morris. 2 vols. plates. Miscellanies by Leigh Hunt. 1 vol.

Professor Wilson's Noctes Ambrosiana.

Mr. Griswold's Poets and Poetry of America. 1 vol. 8vo., plates.

The same firm are preparing a beautiful edition of Cowper, in 2 vols. 12mo., a perfect fac-simile of the recent London illustrated edition, with 75 exquisite wood

cuts.

A Manual of Medical Jurisprudence ; by Dr. R. E. Griffith. 1 vol. 8vo.

A New Work on Chemistry, for the use of students of Medicine; by Professor Bache, one of the authors of the United States Dispensatory, with numerous cuts. Professor Chapman's New Work on the Fevers of the United States. 1 vol. 8vo. Principles of Human Physiology, with their chief applications to Pathology, Therapeutics, Hygiene, and Forensic Medicine, with illustrations on wood; by Dr. William B. Carpenter. 1 vol. Svo.

The Student's Medical Library, embracing a series of Text Books, or Elementary Works, on the various branches of Medical Science-each branch to be complete in a single volume, and in a form and price calculated for extended circulation. A new edition of Encyclopædia Americana. 13 vols.

The History of the Reformation of the Church of England; by Bishop Burnet, with valuable explanatory notes and a copious index, by Dr. Edward Nares, Professor of History in the University of Oxford. Illustrated with twenty-three finely engraved portraits. In four handsome 8vo vols.

An Exposition of the thirty-nine Articles of the Church of England; by Bishop Burnet, with an appendix, containing the Augsburg Confession. Creed of Pope Pius. Revised with copious notes and references, by the Rev. James R. Paige, A.M. One

vol. 8vo.

WILEY & PUTNAM have recently published a fine edition in one volume, entitled "Chapters on Churchyards;" by Mrs. Southey, (formerly Caroline Bowles,) a work written some years ago, and one of great delicacy and beauty-some of the sketches evincing a pathos and power almost unsurpassed by any other writer.

The same firm have in press, the subsequent writings of this agreeable authoress, "Solitary Hours," and "Ellen Fitz Arthur," &c.

Also, Mr. Burrow's work, "Zincali," or the Gipsies of Spain, &c.

Dictionary of Science, Literature, and Art; comprising the History, Description, and Scientific Principles of every branch of Human Knowledge: with the Derivation and Definition of all the Terms in general use. Illustrated by engravings on wood. General editor, W. T. Brande, F.R.S.L. &c. ; assisted by Joseph Cauvin, Esq., and other eminent contributors.

William Tell, the Hero of Switzerland; from the French of M. Florian.
The Young Naturalist's Rambles Through Many Lands.

Dawnings of Genius; by Anne Pratt, author of "Flowers and their Associations," &c. Embellished with Engravings.

The Philosophy of Health; by Southwood Smith, M D. 2 vols. 12mo.

J. & H. G. LANGLEY have in course of preparation, an important work, to be entitled, "Washington Illustrated, or the Life of General Washington, Private, Military, and Political;" compiled from original and authentic documents, including much interesting and exclusive information not hitherto presented to the world. This truly national work is to be constructed upon an entirely new and original plan, and will be profusely adorned throughout by several hundred rich illustrations executed in the finest style of art, from Drawings by Mr. Chapman and other distinguished artists. In addition to this, the esteemed author of " The Sketch Book" has consented to undertake the literary department of the work,-it is therefore believed that no other book of modern times is likely to awaken so intense an interest among the whole American people, or that one could be better adapted as a national tribute to the memory of him whom the nation "delight to honour." The approaching embassy of Mr. Irving to the Spanish Court, will not interfere with his progress in the biographical department of the work, most of the skeleton of which has been, we hear, already constructed, while a considerable number of the illustrations, including some highly finished battle-scenes and domestic portraits, have been some time since completed. The work is to be issued in monthly parts, in imperial octavo, printed on the finest paper and from a new and elegant type cast expressly for the work.

The Philosophy of Mystery; by W. C. Dendy. 1 vol. 12mo.

The Democratic Principle of the American Union, and its applicability to other nations; br Major G. T. Poussin. Translated from the French. 1 vol. 8vo.

The Sanative Influence of Climate, with an account of the best places of resort for Invalids in England, the South of Europe, &c. ; by Sir James Clarke, Bt. M D., with notes and an appendix, adapting the work to America, by an American physician. 1 vol. 12mo.

A Practical Compendium of the Materia Medica, with numerous formulæ, adapted for the treatment of the diseases of infancy and childhood; on the basis of Alexander Ure, M.D., M.R.C.S., London By Charles A. Lee, M.D, A.M., late Professor of Materia Medica in the University of New York.

The Climate of the United States and its Endemic Influences; by Dr. Samuel Forry, 1 vol. 8vo, plates. This volume exhibits a connected view of the leading phenomena of the American climate, both physical and medical, thus supplying a void both in our general and medical literature. It is embellished with two copperplate engravings, illustrative of the laws of temperature throughout the United States. Observations on Apparent Death from suffocation, by Hanging, or Drowning, Choke Damp, produced by inhaling carbonic acid, or some other irrespirable exhalation; with directions for using the resuscitating apparatus, invented by the author, and general instructions for the recovery of persons from suspended animation. By Edward Welchman, of Cold Spring, Putnam County, New York, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London. This is a sensible and well written essay on the different forms of asphyxia, and admirably adapted for popular use. It is accompanied by a lithographic plate.

A Commentary on the Book of Revelation, with notes, &c., by Professor Stuart, is said to be in preparation for the press also,

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A Commentary on the Book of Psalms, by Professor Stowe, of Cincinnati. Bancroft, and Sparks, are each, it is said, occupied in preparing independent "Histories of the American Revolution."

London: Printed by G. Lilley, 3, Queen's Head Passage, Paternoster Row.