The Sun.
London, England, 1855-01-06 00:00:00

ASTLEY'S AMPHITHEATRE.

Among the many attractions with which the metro-
polis at this festive season abounds, one of the most
highly appreciated appears to be the entertainments at
this renowned establishment. The Battle of Alma, of
which at the time of its first production we spoke in
high terms of commendation, still possesses that charm-
of attraction so greatly prized by managers ; ;but the,
addition of the capital pantomime of Gillliver's Travels
through the Horse Island ; or, Harlequin Britannia, has
indeed proved a trump card for the enterprising lessee,
Mr. W. Cooke. On our visiting the theatre last we
experienced a treat only to be had here at Christmas,
namely, of witnessing the looks of surprise and amaze
ment and hearing the expressions of delight by the juve-
nile portion of the audience at the wonders worked by
the wand of the protecting fairy and the changes by the
bat of harlequin. The house was crowded in every
part ; and to parents wishing to give their " olive
branches" a treat a e do not think they can choose a
mere attractive one than a visit to the "Royal Amphi.
theatre," as poor Ducrow used to say.

MINING INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Mining Journal of this day. )

MINES.-There has been a good demand this week
for dividend shares, and advanced prices have been
offered in many cases, without sellers being found.
In progressive mines, also, a good business
has been transacted, the tone of the market
generally being decidedly better, and might still
further be improved, if many of the calling mines with-
out prospects to justify a greater outlay, were suspended.
Devon Great Consols, 3701. to 3751. ; South Caradon,
3101. to 3201., buyers ; South Frances in demand,
at 2651. to 275/. ; Bailers have advanced from 5701.
to 6001. ; the mine has improved in one or two
levels, and it is expected tlse dividends for the
future will be 251. per share every two months. Basset,
5401. to 5601. ; West Basset. 311. ; North Basset,
18/. ; South Tamar, 71. ; South Tolgus, 801. to 901., and
large transactions have taken place ; Stray Park,
31. ; Mill Pool, 2/. 12s. 6d. to 2/. 17s. 6d. ; Trefusis,
4/. 10s. to Si.;• Copper Hill, 551. to 601. ; Bryntail,
41. 10s. to Si. ; Gonamena, 101. 14s. to 11/. Os. ;
North Crofty, 8/. 10s. to 9/. ; Tremayne, 31. 10s. to 3/.
15s. ' • East Gunnis Lake, 1/. 7s. 6d. to 1/. 10s ; Crad-
dock Moor, 121. to 13/. ; Vale of Towy, 70. 6d. to 10s. ;
West Providence, 211. to 23/. ; Sortridge Consols have
declined to 1/. 7s. 6d. to 1/. 10s., with a dull market.

TERRIBLE SCENE AT A. BALL.—At Madrid, a few nights
back, a lady gave a ball, and a mon gst the guests were a
M. R— and Mdlle. B--. It was observed were
a
young man constantly kept close to the young lady, and
followed her when she went from one part of the room
to another. It was alsonoticed that she seemed greatly
annoyed by his attentions. The mother of the young
lady wished to interfere, but the mistress of the house,
anxious to avoid an unpleasant scene, prevented her.
At a late hour a lady of high rank and her daughters
were announced, and the whole party rose to receive
them. M. taking advantage of the slight confu-
sion which this created, seized Mdlle. B— by the
band, and whispered something in her ear. She turned
pale, then blushed, and replied in a low voice. There-
upon, the young man, without saying a word, pulled a
poignard from his pocket, stabbed the young lady in
the breast, and then stabbed himself near the
heart. Both fell bathed in blood. A surgeon was im-
mediately sent for, and on his arrival he found that the
wound of the young lady was not mortal, as the poig-
nard had struck the sternum, but the young man was
quite dead. It is said that M. R---- had long sought
Mdlle. B-- in marriage, but that she had refused to
accept him, and that meeting her at the ball he had
again pressed her to accept his addresses, but that she
had again peremptorily refused.