Heav'n-born Hero! though no more, Grateful, we'll remember thee! Veil in gloom thy natal day; MONTHLY DRAMATIC REVIEW. Boston Theatre. Feb. 26. Coriolanus-Love laughs at Locksmiths. 3. Richard III-My Grandmother. 4. Merchant of Venice-Catharine and Petruchio. 5. Honey Moon(1)-Huzza for the Constitution. (1) The catalogue of performances at our theatre for this month affords but few subjects for remark. The talents of Mr. Cooper shone conspicuously in his performance of Richard and Shylock. It is not probable that our generation will see any actor in the part of Richard, who will meet with that uniform and unqualified approbation enjoyed by the late Mr. Cooke-uniform, because always bestowed, and unqualified, because often bestowed without justice or discrimination. It has been remarked in a London review, that Mr. Cooke's hesitations, hickups, and staggerings, have repeatedly been taken by many for just delineations of feeling, and rewarded with applause-a circumstance, no doubt, true, but not very honorable to the understanding of the audience. In the part of the Duke Aranza, Mr. Cooper finished his engagement an engagement which we believe has been satisfactory to himself, the managers, and the public. 15. Fortune's Frolic-Timour the Tartar(2)—Of Age To-morrow. 17. Ways and Means-Timour-The Purse. 19. All the World's a Stage-Timour-Huzza for the Constitution. 22. Midnight Hour-Timour. 24. Jew and Doctor-Timour-Spoil'd Child. 26. How to die for Love.-Timour-Prisoner at large. (2) M. G. Lewis, the author of this melo-drame, informs us in an advertisement prefixed to it, that it was written at the request of Mr. Harris of Covent-Garden, who wished for a " spectacle in which borses might be introduced." The story which Mr. Lewis has chosen for the basis of the drama, is an incident in the life of Timour, khan of the Tartars, the same personage, whom Rowe has celebrated in his tragedy of Tamerlane the Great. As far as Mr. Lewis has filled up the character of Timour, it is more conformable to the original, if we may believe the testimony of history, than the Tamerlane of Rowe. Though this piece confers no honor on the literary character of the author, it answers the purpose for which it was intended, and was played almost every night for several months at Covent-Garden. The managers of the Boston theatre have brought it forward with entire new and splendid scenery, and expensive dresses and decorations. The scenery is executed by Mr. Worrall, and displays tastę and genius. The second scene, representing an exterior and distant view of Timour's castle, is done in the best manner of that unrivalled artist, and exemplifies in a surprising degree the deception of a painting in perspective. 1 It is unnecessary to speak of the merits of actors in a piece, where they are mere agents to assist the painter and the machinist, in displaying their ingenuity. The whole, however, was performed creditably to those concerned, and with satisfaction to the audience. LITERARY NOTICE. THE attention of the patrons of literature and the fine arts we hope will be attracted by the proposal of J. Delaplaine and Messrs. Murray, Draper, & Fairman, for publishing a splendid edition of THE BIBLE. It is intended by the publishers that this edition shall rival, in typographical neatness and graphic embellishments, the celebrated edition of Macklin, published in London. We have not the least doubt that their intention will be fully executed, should the list of subscribers be sufficient to authorise them to invest their funds in the publication. It is true that the price at which it is offered will exclude from the catalogue of patrons, many, whose feelings are interested in its success, but whose finances are inadequate to such an indulgence. But there are enough whose means are amply sufficient; and to such it is strongly recommended. Will not the man of taste, of liberality, of patriotism, exult at the prospect of being able to say, This work surpasses in magnificence the boast of Great Britain, the most splendid work that Europe has ever produced? Can the rich man leave a more elegant legacy to his child? And will not the Christian look with more than ordinary complacency on such an elegant display and illustration of the oracles of his GOD, such an alluring exhibition of the precepts of his REDEEMER? For the honor of our nation and the age in which we live, we hope that the auspicious spirit of munificence will inspire our countrymen with the desire of possessing so valuable a treasure. CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE Of the most remarkable events connected with the present war between the United States and Great-Britain. "Chronology is the eye of history." Dr. Johnson. 1812. THE act of Congress declaring war to exist between the United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, and the de- ́ pendencies thereof, and the United States of America and their territories, passed, June 18. The U. S. brig Nautilus, 12 guns, Capt. Crane, captured and sent to Halifax, by the British frigate Shannon, July 16. General Hull, commander in chief of the Northwestern army, entered Canada, and issued his proclamation to the inhabitants of that province, inviting them to submit to the arms of the U. S. July 12. July 17. Fort Michilimakinak taken by the British, utes, Capt. Porter, in the U. S. frigate Essex, captured the Brit- A disastrous battle at Queenston, Upper Canada, between Capt. Jones, in the U. S. sloop of war Wasp, 16 guns, cap- The British ship Poictiers, 74 guns, fell in with and cap- Commodore Decatur, in the U. S. frigate United States, Gen. Smythe defeated at Buffaloe, Nov. 27. Commodore Bainbridge, in the frigate Constitution, cap- Gen. Winchester's army defeated at the river Raisin, and 1813. Chesapeake and Delaware bays blockaded by the British fleet, Capt. James Lawrence, in the U. S. sloop of war Hornet, Correspondence. WE feel it to be an act of justice, indispensably due to the merit of an Detached Thoughts Dramatic Review Cobb, Hon. David, sketch of his life and character Correspondence Conversation, Thoughts on Chronological Table of War events Eliot, Rev. Dr. character of Electricity, Lecture on Historical Sketches Hieroglyphics Intelligence, literary Lathrop, Rev. John, D. D. sketch of his character Letters on Mythology Land of Promise Mechanics, Lecture on Meeting House in Federal street Memoirs of Rev. George Whitefield Moral Censor Mirror of Fashion Natural Philosophy, Lectures on Pawtucket Bridge and Falls Pun Review-Calamities of Authors Absentee 148 225 57 102, 228 169 212 256, 323 52, 105, 159, 216, 271, 331 Page 151 148 38 220 821 324 324 263 151 315 274 29, 72, 119 1, 113 169 192, 228 2, 92, 135, 173, 248, SOS 29, 72, 119 9, 79, 122, 177, 240, 307 211 113 196, 289 |