arrangement from It fanatico di Musica at the Opera-House. The eccentricities of a man whose passion for music has become a mania, form the subject of the piece; these, with an excellent comic song from Mathews, in which he burlesques the different styles of music in different countries, and introduces a happy imitation of Naldi; half a score of puns: a whimsical portrait of a Frenchman, by Mr. Farley, and the grotesque humour of Liston, make up a very tolerable half hour's amusement. This little piece will be frequently called for. The music is Mr. Hook's.

There is little else that requires remark. The gentleman whơ played Pizarro, is not likely to make any figure ou the stage ;-"full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."—Mr. Fawcett, at the dropping of the curtain, on the 15th of September, came forward and thanked the audience in the usual terms. Considering that the theatre has derived so little aid from new pieces, the season, we believe, has been pretty profi 'able.

Covent-Garden opened on the 14th with Romeo and Juliet and the Poor Soldier; and Drury-Lane on the 17th with the Country Girl, and the Weathercock, a full and critical account of the new Performers, and other novelties, shall appear in our next; unavoidable circumstances having hitherto prevented us from attending either of these houses.

PARIS THEATRES.

Theatre Louvois-The Effect of a Perrinig, or the Young Physician is a satirical sketch, which even the name of Picard is scarcely sufficient to recommend. It is founded on a prejudice that no longer exists: a large wig has been discarded by the faculty as a token of skill. The idea would not have been amiss at the time when Favart having snatched a doctor's wig from his hand, the latter exclaimed, "Good God, sir; you take away my reputation." The plot is common and trifling. In any other hands than those of Picard, the piece would not have been tolerable. The vivacity of his dialogue disarmed criticism of a little of its severity.

Theatre du Vaudevelle.-The Chateau and the Cottage. Three young artists, a painter, a sculptor, and an architect, returning to France, and learning that the widow of their benefactor has been deprived of her Chateau, and now lives in a small cottage, resolve to employ the fortune which they have acquired by their talents, in re-purchasing the goods which have been sold off, and in restoring the Chateau to the same condition in which the widow left it; and they chuse the day on which the village festival is held to announce what they have done to the widow, and to put her again into possession of her property. It is thus that they shew their respect for the memory of a man to whom they are indebted for their ease and affluence. The denouement is very pathetic; but the piece is too long, and attended by several unnecessary scenes. It should be reduced into one act.

THE COUNTRY THEATRES, &c.

Theatre Royal, LIVERPOOL.-We have received a Letter from Mr. Terry of this theatre, in consequence of some remarks which appeared in our last Number. As it is but just that public performers should have an opportunity of vindicating their characters, when they conceive themselves to be injured, we shall insert his Letter without abridgement. If we have admitted any thing that reflects improperly on his private character, we are sorry for it; though we by no means admit that an actor's moral conduct is to be regarded as perfectly distinct from his professional merits.

SIR, WHEN you admit a criticism upon an Actor containing matter which may affect the peace and safety of the man, do you not forget your rights and duties as an Editor, and violate those principles upon which every work of the nature of the Cabinet ought to be conducted? how then will you reconcile to yourself the admission of Argus's last paper, in which the allusive obscurity of a quotation is calculated to produce the most serious effects, and how will he be able to answer for the interpretations which distant and uninformed friendship may put upon it, or for the consequences which may ensue from them? When the mischief is done, it is of little. consequence to me whether it proceeded from folly or malignity, and you are certainly blameable for a want of proper attention to the trust you assume in undertaking a review of this kind, when you do not guard against such important social evils happening through the means, either of thoughtless stupidity, or through the insidious artifices of a disposition, envious or mischievous, cowardly and cunning.

As a public character, I am public property, and′in the exercise of my professional duties, Argus or any person has an undoubted right to approve or condemn me as his opinions may dictate; and however criticism may mortify my vanity, or dissipate my expectations, I know not that I have any cause of complaint, nor upon what plea, (if such was my wish) I could with justice avoid it.

But as a member of society, I am amenable either to its institutions, or to its customs, and to them only, for any "foul deeds" I may commit against its welfare, either generally or particularly; I cannot conceive the relation in which, as an actor I stand with society, that can make it just or necessary for my private life to be introduced into Argus's writings, nor the relation which he holds between society and me, that can invest him with the censorship, even supposing it required such notice: I never laid claim to exemption from those liabilities to which mankind seem born, nor ever boasted any philosophical pretensions to the infallibility of my moral purity; but sir, I am not conscious that I ever sinned against the integrity of moral rectitude in my dealings with my fellow-creatures, or entered into any degree of moral responsibility of which I desired to shrink from the fulfilment; should any however suppose themselves wronged by me, to them I am answerable and accessible, and willing to be so, but for this man's self-assumed interference (should I ever know him) an account will be necessary, which I trust he is able and ready to render me. He has either erred through ignorance, or

been actuated by wickedness; he is either not aware of the consequences which may result from what he has said, or he has some design to answer in the obscurity of his allusion. The very moderate and gentle proportion of intellect conveyed in his compositions, inclines me to hope the former; but if we reduce him to such an alternative, what degree of attention will be due from the public to him, who in one case must be a fool, and in the other a scoundrel. The publication of this letter I cannot insure, but it will be an act of reparation which you owe to

Sir, Your humble Servant,
DANIEL TERRY.

Theatre WORTHING.-The Worthing new Theatre, erected at the expence of several thousand pounds by Mr. Trotter, is one of the most elegant little Theatres in England. The decorations are light and tasteful, the scenery delightfully painted, and the accommodations both before and behind the curtain very complete. Indeed, while much taste has been exercised, no expence has been spared to render it, in every respect, worthy of the public patronage. We have attended a few of the representations, and we have seldom, in the country, witnessed better regulated performances, or observed a greater portion of merit in the actors. Mr. Trotter has few equals, even on the London boards; he possesses an elegant and commanding figure, with a fine voice, just and animated action, and a sound discriminating judgment. We have received very great pleasure from his Stranger, Archer, and Frank Heartall. Mr. Oxberry has much sterling merit, and is a considerable favourite in low comedy. At the close of the season he joins the Covent Garden Company where he is engaged, and will, no doubt, he found exceedingly useful. Mr. Vining, who plays the lovers and other characters suitable to his juvenile figure, is a young man of much promise; possessing two of the best requisites to constitute a good actor; modesty and good sense. Mr. Stackwood is also a judicious and forcible speaker, and the other performers are highly respectable. Among the ladies we have particularly to notice Miss Barry, who has an intelligent countenance, a pleasing figure, and great versatility of taleut. Her voice in singing, is melodious and powerful, guided by a correct ear, and governed by feeling and good taste. Miss Taylor, from Covent Garden and the Hay-market, has lately been added to the Company, and is certainly an ornament to it. Mrs. Cory is excellent in the old women.

Mrs. Litchfield is engaged for a short time, and has been greatly admired in the Widow Cheerly, Country Girl, Roralana, Mrs. Haller, Irish Widow, and Mrs. Sullen. Quick, that genuine son of Momus, who has been long prevented from appearing in public by the accident he met with from the overturning of a stage coach, performs three nights here, He is in high health and spirits, and played Scrub on Saturday 26th September with all that inimitable simplicity, and richness, but truth of colouring, for which his acting was always distinguished. We must not forget to mention a gentleman of the name of Webb, who sings Johnstone's songs in a most admirable style. He has not yet performed any character, but if he can act as well as he sings, he is a great acquisition to the stage.—27th Sept. 1807.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

Works recently published, in the Press, or in preparation.

TRAVELS, &c.-Lord Valentia's Travels in Asia and Africa, Oriental Voyages, or descriptive Sketches, and Cursory Remarks on a Voyage to India and China, in His Majesty's Ship the Caroline, performed in 1803, 4, 5, and 6, by J. Johnson, Esq.

CLASSICS.-A Short Account of Classical Mythology, freed fron those relations which render the generality of works on the same subject so improper for youthful readers of either sex, but particularly for Females; by the Rev. W. J. Hort, of Bristol.

ROMANCES, &c.-The Unknown; or the Northern Gallery, by Mr. Lathom.

A

POETRY.-A Translation from the Spanish of the Interesting Chronicle of the Cid, by Mr. Southey. Poem on the Subject of the Exodus, by Mr. Hoole. Poems, by Mr. George Woodley, Author of Mount Edgcumbe.-Poems and Essays on Miscellaneous Subjects, by Dr. Cartwright.-The Moorland Bard; or Poetical Reflections of a Weaver in the Moorlands of Staffordshire; by T. Bakewell. The Sweets of Solitude, and other Poems, by T. Burnet. Poems, written at Lanchester, by John Hodgson, Clerk. An Essay on Fate, with other Poems, by John Barnes.

BIOGRAPHY.-Davies' Life of Garrick, with numerous Additions. Langhorne's Plutarch, with Corrections, Additions to the Notes, and new Tables of Times, Coins, &e. by the Rev. F. Wrangham. Lives of British Statesmen, by John Macdiarmid, Esq.

DRAMATIC.-The Chorusses of Eschylus, with Notes and Illustrations, by Dr. Charles Burney. Professor Porson's four Plays of Euripides, re-printed in Octavo.

MISCELLANEOUS.-The Works literary, moral, philo sophical, and medical, of Thomas Perceval, M. D. with Memoirs of his Life and Writings, and a Selection from his Letters and Correspondence. By his Son. Sketches of Rustic Society and Manners in the remote Province of Connaught, by Miss Owenson. Vis Veritatis, or the Progress of Truth, by Mr. Townsend.

THE

CABINET;

OR, MONTHLY REPORT OF

POLITE LITERATURE.

NOVEMBER, 1807.

SIR ISAAC NEWTON.

AMONG the desiderata in British Biography is a correct, circumstantial and well authenticated account of this wonderful man. It may not be improper to note a few particulars concerning his family and juvenile studies but little known, and gathered from various publications now scarce and seldom read.

He was doubtless of an ancient and respectable family, and the name is still very common about the place of his nativity. The obscurity in which his pedigree is involved, makes it less surprising we are so little acquainted with that of many great characters of remote antiquity.

Mr. John Newton, father of Sir Isaac, had a paternal estate in Woolsthorpe and the neighbourhood, worth about 501. a year. He was a wild, extravagant, and weak man, but married a woman of good property. His wife's name was Ayscough, sometimes written Askew, and that she was of an ancient and honourable family, appears from the famous Ann Askew, in Fox's Martyrology, being a branch of it. And its ancestors seem to have been considerable and eminent in their days.