The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-13 00:00:00

CIRCULATION ADVERT (S OF THENIN LONDON MORNING PAPERS—THE
MOR G ER.
THE recent Stamp Returns of the circulation
inof
W
the MORNING NEWSPAPERS in 1850, give the foowg
resalts :
MORNING ADVERTISER • • .. 1,549,813
Daily News •• • • • • • . 1,152,000
Morning herald .. • • • 1,139.000
Morning Chronicle • • • • • • . 912,547
Morning Post .. • • • • .. 829,000
osition the
Omitting the " Times," it will be seen what a proud p
MORNING ADVERTISER occupies compared with any of its
morning contemporaries. In the beginning of 1851 the MORNING
ADVERTISER was permanently enlarged to a double sheet, since
which time it has met with a measure of sucoess, both as regards the
extent of its circulation and the number of its advertisements,
which has no parallel in the annals of English journalie, the relativsm. We e
re the
Stamp Returns to be given down to the present mimic,
circulation of the MORNING ADVERTISER, to our four morning
contemporaries, assuming that their circulation had undergone no
diminution, would be as follows :
MORNING ADVERTISER • • • • •• 2,75,000
0
Daily News • • • • • • • ••• • • • • 1,152,000
Morning Herald •• ••• • • • • • 1,139,000
Morning Chronicle • • • • • • • • • •
•• • • 9828,00012,547
Morning Post.. • • • • •
It only remains to be added that this vast addition to the circula-
of she MORNING ADVERTISER, obtained in less than twelve
iion
mouths, is the result of its progress in all parts of the country,
asa.,lag all classes of society. and is to be regarded as the best tribute
that could be paid to its thorough independence of all parties and
Governments, and its earnest advocacy of the popular cause.
Published every Morning, at 127, Fleet-street, London.

ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE,
ADEL AIDE•STREET, WEST STRAND.
Ale Nobility, Gentry, and Public are respectfully informed that
the Royal Marionette Theatre was OPENED on MONDAY
last, January 12, fir the representation of Operas, Vaudeville s,
Burlesques, Ballets and Spectacles, by a TROUPE of MARION-
ETTES, from the Theatres of Naples, Rome, Milan, and Geneva.
The Scenery has been painted by eminent Artists, and the Costumes
designed from the most authentic sources. The Orchestra has been
selected from the two Italian Opera Houses.
The performances THIS EVENING aid during the week will
commence with an INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS by the Manager.
After which, a new scene of Apropos, entitled the 31ANAGRIt' S
ROOK.
To be followed by the Musical Burlesque of BOMBASTES
FU-
RIOSO.
To conclude with a new grand Ballet, called PAULINE ; or, the
Pupil of Nature.
Doors open at Half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.
;
Private Boxes, 11. Is.; Balceny Stalls, 3s. ; Lower Stalls, 2s.
Balcony, 25.; Amphitheatre, Is.
Private Boxes and Stalls may be obtained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal
Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. Sam's Royal Library, St.
Jame's-street ; Mr. C. 011 i Tier, New Bond-street at all the prin.
eipal s
libraries; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, Adelaide-
street, West Strand.

CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENT FOR THE JUVENILES.
HUNGERFOItD-FIALL, STRAND.
UNRIVALLED COMBINATION OF ATTRACTIONS.
ANIMAL DIAGNETISII.—sOIREES LASSAIGNE every Eve-
ning (except Saturday) at Eight o'clock. Admission is., 25.,
and 48. Stalls and Reserved Seats may be secured at Mr. Sants
Royal Library, St. Jamess-street ; at Mr. Ebers's, Bookseller to her
Majesty, 27, Old Bond-street ; and at the Manager's Office, Hunger-
ord-hall.

THEATRE of OPTICAL ILLUSIONS.
" SOIREES DIYSTERIEUSES," Juvenile Amusements, by 31.
and Madame Langs, ot Paris, and the celebrated Indian Juggler,
Disims, with Dissolving Views, Chromatrope, &c., at Seven
'clock. Aumission Is., Is. 6d., and 2s. 6d.
DIORAIMA.—Every Day, from Twelve to Three. Prices of Ad-
mission Is. 6d., Is., and 6d.
BAZAARS—Open daily from Ten A.M. to Ten P.M. Admission Free.
MAGNETOI]) CURRENTS and the MAGNETOSCOPE. Dr.
Leger's Philosophical and Experimental Lectures every Saturda,
ing,at Eight. Admission 13. and 2s.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
This National Establishment, having undergone the most costly
repairs and decorations throughout, a series of snperb embellish-
ments having been introduced, a new gas apparatus laid down, and
a new centre chandelier suspended, is OPEN for the SEASON.
THIS EVENING.
Will be erfrmed the Comedy of THE WONDER. Don Felix,
Mr. Anderson; Donna Violant,, Miss Fitzpatrick.
After which,
THE YOUNG COUPLE. Henrietta de Vigny,
Miss Kate Bate-
man ; Charles de Blonville, Miss Ellen Bateman.
To conclude with a New Grand Christmas Pantomime, called
HARLEQUIN HOGARTH ;
Or, The Two London 'Prentice!.
The whole produced under the superintendence of Mr. W. West.
INTRODUCTION.
SCENE I.
THE HAUNTS OF IDLENESS AND IGNORANCE.
How Idleness and Ignorance lay their heads together, and deter-
mine to check the further advance of Industry and Knowledge by
the establishment of a manufactory ef " fetters for the human intel-
lect," " clogs on the understanding," " stumbling-blocks in the way
or useful knowledge," &c. ; also the School of Idleness, " holyday all
the year round," "all play, no work." How Industry and Know-
ledge suddenly make their appearance in the enemy's camp, and
produce

SCENZ
AN EXTENSIVE CHAEGE ON THE PREMISES.

How the subject of the pantomime is resolved upon, and being re
upon, the " work goes bravely on" with the immortal Ho-
" Two London 'Prentices."

SCENE 111.

CITY SIDE OF BL&CKFRIARS-BRIDGE, 1751.

lw the " two 'prentices" made their way to the city of London.
end it last arrived at their master's house, the Golden Tea Kettle,
on Ludgate-hill. Departure of the Figsby family for the masquerade
at itanelagh-gardens, and first introduction of the " two 'pren-
tee," under the hospitable lid of the Golden Tea Kettle.

SCENE IV.
DOUBLE-BEDDED-ROOM.
w the " two 'prentices" retire for the night, one to his virtuous
bol,ter and the other to his vicious courses. Visions of the future,
showing the difference bet -nen a pleasant dream and a nightmare.
SCENE V.
THIEVES' KITCHEN. _ . _

How the " idle 'prentice" falls into bad company, becomes a high-
wayman and a gentleman, and takes the " oaths and his seat"
accordingly.

Sczwa VI.
THE SEIOP.
flow the " industrious 'prentice" oversleeps himself, but makes up
for lost time by the nearest approach to " perpetual motion" ever
witnessed. How the " idle 'prentice" makes his appearance, and
not only bolts with his master's till, but with his master's daughter
into the bargain.

Scrss VII.
CELLARS AND VAULTS.

flow the "industrious 'prentice," at considerable personal incon-
venienee, saves his master's cheese, then his master's daughter, and
finally his own bacon. The result of all this not only proves which
is the " better man," but also introduces the audience to
SCEE .
THE FAlttir BEEHIVE,
With the Queen Bee and her Court.
How the " industrious 'prentice" receives the battle money, alias
the hand of the fair Jemima. Re-appearance of Industry and Know-
ledge, and introduction of old friends in new characters.
bCENE IX.
FIELLOWSMAK ERQ, F lit E WORK3IAKERS, AND
F I LT E JIMA KEES.

Rockets warranted to go sky high—Balloons ditto—the Water
Question debated by the proper Authorities ; a regular Set of Pumps ;
t.rand Pyrotechnic, ilydrau ic, and Aerial display.
`CENE X.

"MOON," OPTICIAN, AND