lordship was appointed firft commiffioner tate. Since that period he has divided of the admiralty, but refigned that office in April 1757. On June 30, 1757, he was declared keeper of the privy feal, and admitted into the privy council. On December 22, 1758, his lordship took the oaths on being conftituted lord lieutenant and cuftos rotulorum of the county of Buckingham. On February 4, 1760, his lordship being firft knighted, was chofen a knight companion of the most noble order of the garter at a chapter held in the council chamber of St. James's; and installed at Windfor on May 6, following. At the acceflion of the prefent king his lordship was continued in his places, and as a privy counsellor, but refigned the privy feal on October 9, 1761. His lordship on May 9, 1737, married Anne, one of the daughters and co-heirs of Thomas Chambers, of Hanworth in Middlefex. Efq; by lady Mary his wife, eldest daughter of Charles earl of Berkeley but by her ladyship, who died April 7, 1777, he had only a daughter Eliza beth, who was born on September 1, 1738, and died on July 14, 1742. Of the prefent earl, with whofe like nefs we have adorned this number of our magazine, the greatest hopes are conceived; as he fucceeds not only to the riches, but to the merits and patriotifm of his family. His lordship went through Eton fchool, and afterwards refided upwards of three years at Oxford. He afterwards went abroad to improve himself by the obfer. vation of foreign manners and govern ments. Upon his return he was elected member for the county of Buckingham, at the general election in 1775; and it was not long after this that he married lord Nugent's daughter, by whom he has iffue one fon, now lord Cobham. While he was in the houfe of commons, he diftinguifhed himfelf on many occafions in moving and feconding bills and took a particular part in the affairs refpecting Ireland. He in particular feconded lord Nugent's bill for leave for Ireland to export to the colonies; the first act in favour of that kingdom, and which led the way to all thofe beneficial acts which have fince followed. Some years after he raised a company at his own expence in the Berks militia, of which he became colonel. But though a military man, his peculiar turn is for the navy, and he has had the most fortunate opportunities of indulging his paffion for naval information, by being generally quartered at Portsmouth. In 1779, his uncle the late lord Temple dying, he fucceeded him in title and ef his time between living like a liberal prince The Seduction of the Queen of Scots, by the [From Dr. Stuart's Hiflory of Scotland.] TH HE earl of Bothwel affembled a thoufand horfe, under the pretence of protecting the borders of which he was the warden; and meeting the queen of Scots upon her return to her capital, dif miffed her attendants, and carried her to his caftle of Dunbar. To prevent inter ruption and bloodthed, and with a view to stop inquiry for a time, he had ordered his officers to inform Sir James Melvil, and the gentlemen of her retinue, that what he did was in obedience to her command. The fenfe of his guilt, the dan. ger of a discovery, hope, defire, and ambition all concurred to give the firmet determination to his purposes. The queen was now his prifoner; and he must win her, or be undone. An outrage fo unexpected, fo daring. and from a fubject so faithful and fubmif five, filled Mary with indignation and fur prife. She loaded him with reproaches, called to his mind all the favours fhe had bestowed upon him, and wondered at that vilenefs of ingratitude which could permit him to he fo rude and hoftile to her. He entreated her pardon in the most humble terms; and fought to foften and remove her refentment and apprehenfions by the timid refpe&fuluefs of his behaviour. He told her of the vehemency of his love, and of the malice of his enemies. He impu ted his enterprize to these motives; and conjured her to condescend to take him for her husband, and to afford him that affurance of her favour as it alone was fufficient to protect him. He protefled that his happiest with was to devote his life to her; and that the only fovereignty he courted was to ferve and obey her with the most unremitting zeal, and the fondeft attachment. Having advanced this fuit and offer, he communicated to her a bond which the nobles had prefented to him, expreffing it as their opinion, that he was the fittent perfon in the kingdom to be her husband, and displayed its recommendations and promifes. Her a mazement was infinite. She perceived that he had gained to him the principl men of her kingdom. She was his prifonex; and no enquiries were made for her. She had no counfellor and no friend, with whom whom to confult; and there was no prof- This fatal promife, while it invigorated exertion unneceffary, and the feafon at Drury Lane was opened on Tuesday He was received in his new character of Acting Manager with marks of peculiar elteem, and a confiderable time elapfed in gratulations on the one part, and thanks on the other, before he was fuffered to begin the addrefs. The fabject of the Oglio was his appointment to act as Manager of the Theatre in the place of Mr. Sheridan. It commenced with a parody on the fpeech of Othello. "Moft potent, grave, and reverend Seig niors, "My very noble and approved good maf ters, "That I have ta'en the conduct of this After conducting the parody to the paff ge that he would a round unvarnifl'd tale deliver," he begs to be permitted to change his ftyle, for blank verfe and he roics hobble ungracefully on his tongue. He then, in an admirable vein of pleatantry, but not in very good verie, relates the converfation of various circles on his new appointment. The chit-chat of a fafhionable company at the breakfast table, weft of Drury, concludes with an obfervation, from a veteran lord, that he who was at firft the pupil, and at laft the friend of Mr. Garrick, cannot act entirely wrong in his new fituation. A citizen declares that he has a very high opinion of him, because he has conftantly paid regard to the main chance, and appeared three times a week on the 'Change. An alderman fufpends his judgment, becaufe he conceives that the proof of the pudding is in the eating." So far with respect to the public opinion on his elevation. He then comes to fee how his friends behind receive the tidings. The tragedians confi der it as the fd omen of their diffolution, and conclude very dire and doleful farewell to all their greatnefs, with a parody on the fpeech of Othello. They bid farewell to the waving plumes, the gilded treffes, and the fhews of grief that make the ftage important, for now they think HE fuccefs of the pantomime of Har- "The tragic hero's occupation's o'er." British Theatre. que any further while Sss 2 part of the houfe for hearing and feeing. The feats in both galleries, and in the pit, are raifed fix inches higher than the feats of the old theatre. A convenience which must be very fenfibly felt by the fpectators. The boxes are encreased, and are built upon the ftage as far as the space formerly occupied by the fide ftage doors, which now ftand behind the curtain. They are elevated confiderably higher than formerly, and built on fuch a plan, that even in the fide boxes the fpectator will not only command a full view of the stage, but of the whole audience. one of themselves, he was like Grumio in the farce, all brotherhood and humour.He fhared in all their pleafures, and his laugh was the loudeft in the circle; but now they are afraid he will become like Major Domo Bentivoglio, and lord it over them with a high hand.-The vocal performers, and alfo the fons of tweedledura and tweedle-dee, confider it as very unfit that Tom King fhould undertake the management of mufic without either voice or ear, and think that he would do better to mind his tumbling at the Wells. Their fentiments are thrown into a fong, which Mr. King fung with great humour. Having thus gone through the various claffes, with which he has to do, he remembers that in all his endeavours to please the town he has frequently been received with fmiles, and never with a frown. Still, however, the tafk is difficult which he has now to maintain, that he may gain the applaufe of all. He trufts for their indul gence, and concludes with declaring, that the plan which he means to pursue is, to he friendly to the performers, and refpectful to the public. It was received with unbounded applaufe; the house rung with the fhouts of the audience; and the plaudits were repeated and continued for a length of time. The manager received a teft of the approbation and joy of the town on his inveftment with an office for which they believe him to be fo peculiarly qualified. Covent Garden was opened on Monday the 23d ult. when the houfe exhibited a very fine coup d'oeil, from the improvements which it hath undergone, and which induced the managers to give it the name of the New Theatre in Covent Garden. The foundation of this theatre was laid in 1729, and it was opened in 1733, with the opera of Achilles, written by Gay. It was much improved a few years ago; but fill, though fuperior to Drury-lane, in the convenience of accefs and feeing, it was far from being perfect. At the clofe of the laft feffion, the manager, Mr. Harris, determined to take down, and rebuild the infide, and for this purpose employed Mr. Richardfon as prin cipal architect. The roof has been raised eight feet over the ftage, and to a proportionate height to the back of the fecond gallery, which opens a full view of the itage, even to the fpectators in the back feats. The first gallery projects equal to the front of the boxes, and four feats beyond the front of the fecond gallery. This not only gives a light appearance to the theatre, but muft effectually keep it cool, and render the firft gallery equal to any The boxes are divided by Corinthian pillars, white, with gilt fluting and ornaments, which alfo fupport the green boxes and first galiery. In the front of each box hangs a curtain of crimson drapery, and the linings are of the fame dye. This choice of colour is judicious, as it must reflect a chearful complexion upon the audience. At the back of the front boxes feveral other boxes are erected, of a new conftruction, each being detached; and the entrances are now fo fituated, that no inconvenience whatever arifes from opening the doors. The front of the boxes and galleries, which in the old theatre were almoft ftraight lines, in the new theatre form fegments of circles, fo that at present there are none of thofe corners in the galleries from whence it was almoft impoffible to fee the exhibition on the stage; each of thefe circles, and the fronts of the upper green boxes and flips, conftitute moft clegant baluftrades, with cornices remarkable for the elegance of their lightness.The fronts of the lower green boxes are pannelled white, with cornices and feltoons of flowers gilt. The roof over the ftage represents a clear sky; that part of it which goes over the theatre is divided into pannel work of crimson and white, with a large ventilator over the centre of the pit. The entrances are also improved; that to the fecond gallery being now fepa rated from that to the upper gallery. The houfe was uncommonly crowded, and their feafon commenced with an Occa fional Prelude. The prompter and his friend come forward, and have a fhort conversation on the fubject of the new changes in the theatre. This dialogue has a great deal of nervous writing and comic fentiment. A Mr. Squint comes in, who has determined to leave his trade as a haberdasher, and turn dramatic poet. The prompter re turos turns him a farce which he had prefented to the house, as being unfit for reprefentation, which fo exafperated him, that he refolves to go to a fociety of difappointed authors, and join them in their indifcriminate attacks on all pieces good and bad that fhall be offered to the public. The fcene changes to this fociety, and prefents an Englith, Scotch, Irish, Welch, and French author met in congress to deliberate on the best means of deftroying the hopes of writers. The Irishman alone is drawn poifefied of juftice and generofity. The audience were difpleafed with the cenfure which was by this means thrown upon whole countries, and parti cularly with the character of a Scotchman, We are forry that a piece, which otherways was fraught with jul fentiment and good writing, houid have been fo defective in this refpect; and we fincerely believe that the author, in the prefent instance, has erred through a popular mif, take. The clamour continued for a confide. rable time, during which it was impoflible to hear the conclufion of the piece. On the 25th the Maid of the Mill was performed, with confiderable alterations, and fome new fongs written by Mr. O'. Keeffe, and compofed by Mr. Arne. The alterations chiefly confifted of judi cious compreffions of the tedious dialogues, and fo far we think it was amended: the new fongs were very well received. A new vocal performer, Mr, Brett, appeared in the character of Giles, and uitly met with diftinguilhed applaufe.. The Story of Cheatland. Clif Dauphing, and a relation of the HEATLAND, a gentleman of family in chevalier de Bayard, had been introduced o Mary Queen of Scots, by the Sieur Damville, the heir of the house of Montmorency. Polifhed manners, vivacity, ittentions to please, the talent of making erfes, and an agreeable figure, were recommendations to this man. In the court hey attracted distinction. He made him. elf neceffary in all parties of pleasure at he palace. His affiduities drew to him be notice of the queen; and, at different imes, the did him the honour to dance vith him. His complaifance became gra lually more familiar. He entertained her with his wit and good humour; he made erfes upon her beauty and accomplishnents; and her politeness and condefcenion infinuated into him other fentiments han gratitude and reverence. He could not behold her charms without feeling their power; and instead of stifling in its birth the most dangerous of all the paffions, he encouraged' its growth. In an unhappy moment he entered her apartment, and, concealing himself under her bed, waited the approach of night. While the queen was undreffing, her maids difcovered his fituation, and gave her the alarm. Cheatland was difmiffed with difgrace; but foon after received her pardon. The frenzy however of his love compelling him to repeat his crime, it was no longer proper to fhew any compaffion to him. The delicate fituation of Mary, the noife of thefe adventures which had gone abroad, and the rude fufpicions of her fubjects; required that he ihould be tried for his offences, and punished. This imprudent man was accordingly condemned to lofe his head, and the fentence was put in execution. A Tutor's Account of his Pupil's Studies du ring the courfe of a Week, carefully diftin guishing the Proficiency made in each Day, Monday. Me, that her fon's conftitution did RS. Flint had previously informed not agree with much ftudy before breakfaft, and that, whenever he read on an empty ftomach, he was apt to be difturbed with uneafy yawnings. We therefore refolved that he fhould have a fhort leffon only at eight in the morning. After waiting in the parlour till within a quarter of nine, I learned from Mrs. Flint, that her fon had been obferved to turn himself twice or thrice during the night, and that he feemed to be threatened with a fort of ftuffing and wheefing: and that, by the way of prevention, she judged it beft to give him a little fenná, hours; but that, in the evening, we might and confine him to his chamber for a few profecute our ftudies without farther interruption. Accordingly, at fix, my pupil and I prepared to read the tenth fatyre of Juvenal. After having explained to him the general fcope and method of the satyrift, I began, Omnibus in terris quæ funt à Gadibus ufci Auroram et Gangem. At that moment I heard a gentle tap at the door, and then entered Mifs Juliana and her fifter, with Mr. Flint and the captain a little behind, walking on tiptor. You must pardon our femelle curiofité, faid Mifs Juliana, we come to fee Jen my take his firft leffon from you.' Whit have you got here? I fancy, from my knowledge of French, that I could pick out the meaning of fome part of it. Oh! I understand; there is auroram, does not that mean break of day? • Que Que l'aurore Nous trouve encore. I learned it in a French Chansong, a boar. What is that boar fong, demanded cap tain Winterbottom, is it an hunting one? Oh fy, no, faid Mifs Juliana, it is a drinking long. And who taught you drinking fongs,' fifter Juddy; did you learn them from your outlandish ladies of honour? A tremendous aflault on the knocker announced the approach of a perfon of quality,- The countefs of M. On this joyful news, the ladies hurried to the drawing room. Mrs. Flint prefently returned. I muft make an apology,' faid the, for thus interrupting the courfe of my fon's studies; but the countefs has made a flying visit to tell me, that there is a meeting of young people at her houfe this evening, and that there will be a dance and a little fupper, and the infifts on having Jemmy of the party; but I would not engage, for any thing, without asking your leave, as you have the whole charge of his education. There will be many rich folks, and many fine folks; and there will be Mits Punaife, the great heiress; the has a vaft improve. able eftate, hard' by the borough of Ayno, and who can tell?-The good woman was buty in weaving the web of futurities, when I reminded her that her fon bad taken medicine that morning, and that, poffibly, he might catch cold. At another time, the mention of catch cold would have awaked all her feelings; but, at prefent, Mrs. Flint was elevated above the region of alarms. Never fear,' faid fhe, we are going to a close warm house, without a breath of air in it. Come away Jemmy, and put on a pair of white filk stockings as fast as you can; the counters waits for us.' Tuesday. My pupil had been kept out of bed fo mitch beyond his ufual hour, that he did not make his appearance till after breakfast. Chear up, my boy,' cried Mrs. Flint, you look as if you had been dreaming all night of your partner Mifs Punaife; come, let us take an airing, and refresh ourselves after the fatigues of the ball. Thefe late fittings don't answer with my old bones. You fee, Mr., that I have been as good as my word, and that Jemmy, poor man, has caught no cold. You fhall go along with us on our airing; there is room for you in Mr. Flint's carriage and fix, and you may talk over your Jeffons by the way; for you will find the carriage quite eafy. Nothing, indeed, could be more admirably calculated to clude every jolt ; and there wanted only folitude and independence to make it refemble a down bed. We muft, firft of all, shut out the common enemy, the eaft glaffes. The weather was warm, and wind,' faid Mrs. Flint, pulling up the Mrs. Flint grew eloquent on the fund of knowledge he had acquired the night be fore. She gave me the catalogue and character of the company: the dwelt mat on her fon's looks and dancing, teman at the countess's, who faid he wa lately come from Paris, told me, Jemaj Was vaftly like the count de Provence, the king of France's brother, particularly the minuet; but remember, Jemmy, the to be a good scholar is a much finer th than to be a great dancer. I am fure, Mr. , that my boy will profit by yest and he will take in his learning as fast as inftructions: he has a charming memory, you can give it him; and I am fure that is faying a great deal; for, from all that I flowed his money better.-She was going can discover, Mr. Flint could not have be on; but alas, Battery vibrated faintly on heat, and I became fick and oppretted. 1my ear; we had got above pine-app's afked leave to get out, and walk home, as I felt myfclf not well. Oh, to be fure, faid the: I have known people fick ja Carriages for want of practice; don't bé alarmed, Mr. - but hers, Jemmy, do you wrap this handkerchict about your neck, before the coach door s opened.' I walked home in great spirits, anima ted by every gaie around me; and I for got, for a while, that I was not my own master. dreffed out and powdered: Mamma, In the evening, my pupil came to faid he, theepishly, has made me engage to drink tea with Mifs Punaife, my l night's partner. I don't much like ber neither; for she is pitted with the imali pox, has a yellow skin, and a bleared eye; and, befides, the dances out of time.There was a Mifs with black hair.-N inclining to become his confidant, Ifs Mafter Flint, all engagements, that cas be kept with honour, must be kept; therefore, you must go. Nay,' frid there is not any muft in the matter; I believe, the Mits with the black lives with their Mifs Punaife. Hower I can do a double task to-morrow; my aunt is wont to fay, that a young m ought not to be always at his books. feemed to have treasured up this precica apophthegm in his memory. Wednesday. My pupil was punctual to bis hour.But we had hardly feated ourselves, whe capta |