The Sun.
London, England, 1863-05-27 00:00:00

FRANCE.

In the list of the candidates of the Opposition in
Le Siècle of to-day—the name of M. Havin, its
principal Editor, leads off the list as candidate for
the First Cireonscription—that of M. Tbiers, follow-
ing as candidate for the second—the fifth giving
that of M. Jules Fevre, and the ninth and last that
of M. Eugene Pelletan.

In a very different spirit L' Opinion Nationale
sums up a brilliant article, entitled 'The End of
the Equivoque," by exclaiming, " Electors of the
Second Circonscription, vote for M. Thiers !"
Le Constitutionnel, after indulging in several
wonderfully telling citations from the former writ-
ings of M. de Girardin, dead against M. Thiers—
sums up the same cruel list of quotations by ex-
claiming " Yet now M. de Girardin continues to de-
fend M. Thiers and to vote for him !"

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

THE NEW BALLET,

The melodious " Lucia ci Lammermuir " was
repeated at this house last evening, in order to
afford a first appearance to a Signor Baragli in
Edgardo. With the advantages of a pleasing per-
sou, and the taste and training of a musician, this
gentleman unfortunately couples such a deficiency
of vocal power, as well as of mere emotion, that his
selection of one of the most passionate and arduous
characters in the lyric drama can only be
regarded in the light of a great mistake. Had we
no great standards in the hero of Ravenswood by
which to try a new competitor, the inherent claims

of the music ought to have convinced Signor
Baragli that his physical weakness was a disquali-
cation which no amount of art could compensate,
and which forbade all hope of his being
accepted by the advanced taste of a Lon-
don public. Madlle. Titiens, on the other
hand, as though prompted by her companion's
failure to offer every repayment in her power, never
sang with greater force, truth, or beauty than on
this occasion—her Lucia, from its first note to its
last, forming one bright and continuous evidence
of her unequalled claims to be regarded as our first
of Prima Donnas. In the deep tenderness of her
opening aria—and the passionate ardour of her

duet with Edgardo--tke " Verranno a to au
aura." In the terrible struggle of the second act—

on receiving the forged proof of her ;over's
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falsehood—throughout the terrors of the en•
suing scene on his appearance to de-
nounce her, and, above all, in the sad frenzy
with which her misery culminates, and which
afford her in its fond delusions such a scope for
brilliant execution, Madlle, Titiens left no point
untouched which was demanded by the character,
or requil•ed to prove her eminence in all of the
highest powers of her art. She was ably supported,
it is but right to add, by the earnest Enrico of
Gassier;?f. and nothing could be more admirable
than the exertions of the chorus and the band.
The special attraction, however, of the night was
the production of a new ballet--under the title of

" Bianchi e Negre" (whites and blacks)—founded
on the story of " Uncle Tom's Cabin," the music
of which was composed by Signor Gortza, and
the action arranged by Signor Rota. We may as
well say at once that this novelty achieved a more
than ordinary success. Its merit lay in a com-
bination of several excellent particulars. There
was first its familiar subject—Legree, the planter,
its evil genies, persecuting his slave Elize with his
infamous passion, and parting her from her
husband in order to place her more completely
in his power—in all of which efforts he is counter-
acted by Anglica, the Genius of Freedem, who ulti-
mately secures the liberation of his victims—just
supplies a thread of interest sufficient to sustain the
rapid action. We have nest some capital dances by
the Corps de Ballet, as the men and women of a
plantation, which are equally spirited and comic, and
in some instances novel. We have then a pas by
Madlle, Ferraris, which exhibits all the great dis-
tinctions—the united grace and vigour of this
premiere danseuse of Europe, and in which she is
supported by the agile efforts of a Signor A.mmaturo,
who made his debut on this occasion. And last,
not least, we have some pleasing music charmingly
sung behind the scenes by Madlle. Trebelli, in
honour of the eventual triumph of liberty and
justice. Surely all this was a combination which
might well warrant the success achieved, and may
relieve us from the thankless task of any close
analysis of the production as a whole. Its pro-
gramme is certainly couched in a style
of such philosophic elevation, that we shall
not deny its reader the smile which he will
derive from its perusal. Its effect, however, is so
amusing, and so entirely satisfactory, that we can
as little doubt that this new expeciment will prove
a great attraction. We have only to add that its
serious action was excellently sustained by all con-
cerned in it, and that its scenery and dresses were ap
propriate—saving that Legree was made a Mexican,
and that its music was singularly spirited and melo-
dious throughout. The house was very full, and
the applause loud and continuous. Many of the
dances were encored, including the Pas of Madlle.
Ferraris and all the leading favourites were called

GAME PROSPECTS.—Much anxiety has been ocea
sioned by the cold ungenial weather which has for
some time prevailed for the hatching of the grouse. The
hatching is now general, and from the accounts received we
learn that the nests are well filled with eggs. The recent
hail and heavy snowfalls must have been disastrous among
the early poults. Within the last few days the weather has
become warmer. From the reports of the shepherds and
keepers, the hatching season opened very auspiciously on
all the Athole, Strathbraan, Breadalbane, Killin, Loch,
Rannoch, Invercauld, and Ochil moors. The old birds were
numerous, in excellent condition, very spirited on the wing,
and free from disease. Crieff.--The weather, though cold
and stormy for several weeks past, has been dry, and upon
the whole highly favourable for all descriptions of game.
On all the extensive moors in this neighbourhood grouse
and other game are abundant, and the hatching season is
now well advanced. A 1ar..0 number of the more early
nests of grouse contain you; broods. Numerous broods of
partridges are already hatched on the hill sides and banks
of the Earn, and parent birds are very plentiful. In all the
preserves pheasants abound, and both roe-deer and hares
are numerous on all the estates of the district. The caper-
cailzte is now abundant in many woods, and a large num-
ber of young broods have been hatched this season, each
containing from
of Glenartney are both numerous and wild.—Scotsman.
six to eight birds. The deer in the forest
ACTS OF PARLIAMENT.—OnIy 18 public acts have
been passed in the present session, Commencing on the sth
February. The session is expected to be a light one in
public acts.

am,
final clrinlat

HER MAJESTY.

BALMORAL, May 25.
The Queen, Princess Helena, Princess Louise,
Prince Alfred, Prince Arthur, and Prince Leopold,
attended by the Ladies and Gentlemen in Waiting,
attended Divine service in the Castle yesterday
morning. Dr. M'Leod officiated.