The Sun.
London, England, 1853-03-29 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

In the market for bread-stuffs prices have given way,
owing to the advices by the previous steamer from Eng-
land. There was little disposition to purchase at the
following prices :—Western Canal flour, $4 62c. to
$4 75c. per barrel ; Gennessee wheat, $1 22c. to $1 24c. ;
Indian corn, northern round yellow, 64c. to 66c., steady ;
Indian meal, Jersey yellow, $3 25c. to $3 371 c.
The cotton market at New York had been very inac-
tive, and prices had slightly receeded for most descrip-
tions ; the sales had been very limited. The following
are the quotations :—New Orleans and Mobile. mid.'
fair to fair, llic. to 12c. ; Uplands, ditto, 10ic. to 11c.
By telegraph from New Orleans to the 14th, we learn
that the market was brisk .and the excess of receipts
529,000 bales.
The provision market was dull, and closing very
heavy.
Freights were very little altered from the rates pre-
vailing at the previous departure. Cotton to Liverpool
was quoted 3-16 d. to id. per lb. ; flour to ditto, 29. 3d.
to 2s. 6d. per barrel ; grain to ditto, 7d. to Bd. per
bushel.
Stocks were in better demand, and firm.
Exchange on London, 1091 t 0,1091, not well sus-
tained ; on Paris, 5 15 ; Hamburgh, 36 to 361 ; Bremen,
791 to 791.

REPORTED DESTRUCTION BY FIRE .0Y THE SHIP
AMERICA AT NEW ORLEANS.—The following was posted
yesterday in the underwriters' room, Liverpool :—"A
telegraph from New Orleans mentions that the America,
as well as the Belmont, was burnt on the 7th instant.
The cargoes of both were 6,000 bales." There may be
some mistake in this, as the owners of the America here
have received no information of it. It may refer to the
American ship Maine, which lay beside the Belmont at
the time of the burning, as the America lay at Point.
CUSTOMS DUTIES.—The Customs authorities have had
under consideration a report of the Examiner, submitting
an amended form of abstract of duties inwards for goods
delivered from the warehouse, and they have approved
of the amended form, and directed it to be transmitted
to their principal officers at the several ports throughout
the United Kingdom, with directions to adopt the same,
from and after the sth April next, observing that the
transmission of the separate abstract sheets for goods
removed, as required by a former general order, will now
be necessary.
WOOLWICEI GARRISON.—The whole of the troops in
the garrison, with the exception of the Royal Sappers
and Miners employed on public works, assembled in
heavy marching order at half-past 9 o'clock a.m. yester-
day, in front of the Artillery Barracks, and were drawn
up in the following order :—The Royal Horse Artillery,
under Lieut.-Colonel Strangaways.; a battalion of Foot
Artillery, under Lieut. -Colonel Otway; a second battalion
of Foot Artillery, under Brevet-Major Hon. R. Spencer;
two heavy 9-pounder field-batteries, having six guns in
each, under Lieutenant-Colonel Anderson ; a battalion
of Royal Marines, under Lieutenant-Colonel Joliffe ;
a third battalion of Foot Artillery, under Lieutenant-
Colonel Lake ; and two light 6-pounder field-batteries
brought up the rear. The troops marched off the ground
at 10 o'clock, under Lieutenant-Colonel Willis; and
dthe,
Commandant, Colonel C. E. Whinyates, c. 8., K
arriving on the ground, accompanied by Brigade-Major
Bingham, and Captain Harrison, Acting Deputy-Assis-
tant Quartermaster-General of Artillery, he assumed the
command, and, taking up a position at the west end of
the barracks, witnessed each of the divisions in which the
troops were formed march past, headed by their respec-
tive bands, or drums and flutes ; they then proceeded
out at the south-west gate, and along the road separating
the barrack-field from the Common, down Nightingale-
vale, across Plumstead-common and returned by the
Lower Plumstead-road, past the
Arsenal, and entered
the garrison ground at the grand depot gu'ard entrance,
reaching the barracks at half-past 11 o'clock.
NEW ELECTION COMMITTEES. c
appointed on the reassembling
of
the COMMlTTEES,—Committees will be
after Easter, to inquire into the allegations
contained in
in
petitions against the return of members
places :—Dartmouth, Taunton, Zicester, Tynemouth,
Cockermouth, and Athlone.
ELECTION PETITIONS WITHDRAWN.—Notices have
been given that it is not intended to proceed with the
petitions in. the following cases ary,Knares-
borough (defence of return of
eT.Weaotohd,)4,
and Meath,
•
ton (return of Mr, Cochrane),
Br, wstra

LOUIS NAPOLEON'S RECEPTION OF THE

LONDON DEPUTATION.

(From a Second Edition of the Morning Post.)
Yesterday, at half-past one o'clock, the Emperor
received at the Tuileries the depute ion of the mer-
chant princes of London.

The-Ministers of State, of Foreign Affairs, and of
the Interior were present.
The deputation was composed of Sir James Duke,
M.P., Bart., Sir Edward N. Buxton, Bart., Mr.
Samuel Gurney, Mr. W. Gladstone, Mr. J. D.
Powles, Mr. Glyn, Mr. Dent, Mr. Barclay, and
Mr. Masterman.

Sir James Duke addressed the Emperor in the
following terms :

"Sire,—We have the honour and the gratification to
appear before your Majesty, for the purpose of present-
ing to your Majesty, and to the French nation, a decla-
ration from the commercial community of the metro-
polis of the British Empire, embodying the sentiments of
amity and respect by which they are animated towards
their brethren of France.

"The circumstances which have called forth this decla-
ration being fully stated in the declaration itself, bearing
the signatures of upwards of 4,000 of the merchants,
bankers, and traders of London, we have only to add the
expression of our conviction that this document conveys
at the same time a faithful representation of the feelings
of the people of England at large.
"In conclusion, Sir, we beg to express to your Im-
perial Majesty our fervent hope that, under your reign,
France and England may be alway uniteds in a friendly
and mutually beneficial intercourse, and that from the
friendship of these two great nations, results may ensue
favourable to the peace of the world, and the happiness
of mankind."

The boil. baronet then read the following, which
he afterwards presented to his Imperial Majesty
DECLARATION OF THE MERCHANTS, BANKERS, TRADERS,

AND OTHERS, OF LONDON.
" We, the undersigned, merchants, bankers, traders,
and others, of London, feel ourselves called upon, at
this time, publicly to express the concern with which we
learn, through various channels of information, that an
impression exists in the minds of the people of France
that feelings of an unfriendly character are entertained
towards them by the people of England,
" We think it right emphatically to declare, that we
believe no such feelings exist on the part of the English
people towards the people of France. We believe the
welfare of both nations to be closely interwoven, as well
in a mutually advantageous and commercial intercourse
as in a common participation in all the improvements of
art and science.

"Rejoicing in the reflection that nearly forty years
!cave passed since the final cessation of hostilities between
France and England, we record our conviction that
European wars should be remembered only to be de-
plored, for the sacrifice of life and treasure with which
they were attended—the hindrances they interposed
to all useful enterprise and social advancement--the
angry and unchristian feelings which the pevoked in their
progress—and the heavy financial burdens which
they left behind them at their closet—considerations
which supply the most powerful motives to every indi-
vidual in the European community, to avoid, and to
oppose, by every means in his power, whatever may
tend to cause the recurrence of such evils.
" We desire to remark, that if in that expression of
opinion on public questions which the press of this
country is accustomed to exercise, it is found occasionally
to speak with apparent harshness of the Government or
the institutions of other States, the same is not to be
understood in a spirit of national hostility, or as desiring
to give offence. We feel that with the internal policy
or mode of Government which the French nation may
think good to adopt for itself it is not for British sub-
jects to interfere, further than heartily to desire that it
may result in peace and happiness to all interested
therein.

" We conclude this declaration, by proclaiming our
earnest desire for the long continuance of cordiality and
goodwill between Frenchmen and Englishmen—our de-
termination to do all in our power to uphold the same—
and our fervent hope, that the inhabitants of both na-
tions may, in future, only vie with each other in culti-
vating the arts of peace, and in extending the sources of
social improvement, for their common benefit."
His Majesty replied in English :

"I am extremely touched by this manifestation. It
confirms me in the confidence with which the good sense
of the English nation has always inspired me. During
the long stay I made in England, I admired the liberty
she enjoys—thanks to the perfection of her institutions.
Nevertheless, at one period last year, I feared that public
opinion was misled with regard to the true state of
France, and her sentiments towards Great Britain.
But the good faith of a great people cannot be long de-
ceived, and the step which you now take is striking proof
of this.

" Ever since I have held power, my efforts constantly
tend to develope the prosperity of France. I know her
interests. They are not different from those of all other
civilised nations. Like you, I desire peace ; and to
make it sure, I wish, like you, to draw closer the bond's
which unite our two countries."

The deputation then retired, delighted with their
reception. They were invited last night to the
grand fête offered to their Majesties by the Legis-
lative Body.

They dine to-day with M. Drouyn de rHuys,
and to-morrow with the Emperor and Empress at
the Tuileries.

SPORTING NOTES.--No CCM

NORTHAMPTON MEETING.—The meeting of the North-
ampton and Pytchley Hunt, as it it is celled—though
for what reason I know not, as there are no hunters' stakes
or cross-country work in the programme—commences
to-morrow, at half-past one, with the Trial Stakes of
10 sous. each, with 40 added (one mile). Eleven nomi-
nations have been obtained to this stake, not more than
four or five of whom are likely to be found at the post.
Russborough does not run, and Conmore, Kingston,
and Llanforda are, I believe, in the same position. The
running of Truth is also rather dubious. The field, I
take it, will consist of Extacy, General Gilbert, Young
Norval, Longbow, and perhaps Dear Me. The termi-
nation of the race, I have but little doubt, will show
LONGBOW first, and Young Norval second.

The Triennial Stakes of 10 sovs. each (once round,
which is somewhere about forty yards short of a mile
and five furlongs) will only be contested by FRANTIC and
Convulsion ; and, of course, the former, with Nat up,
will be the winner. Should Frantic win the last heat
of this stake, he will be the first horse that has won a
Triennial in each of the three years.
The Great Northamptonshire Stakes of 25 sovs. each,
15 ft, &c. (two miles), will, in all probability, have the
largest field at the post that has ever started for this
stake. Kingston, who figures as the top weight at Bst
131 b, is to have the assistance of one of the first jockies
of the day ; and I have.no hesitation ins saying that he
will finish very forward, perchance obtain a place,
although the weight he has to give away is enormous.
Newminster and Joe Miller remain at home. The run-
ning of the King of Trumps or Lindrick is very uncertain--
neither can win. Lucio is rather overweighted, or he would
have obtained a place ; as it is, notwithstanding his being
much fancied by his jockey (Oaths), I must pass him
over as possessing but little chance. Muscovite is a
runner; more I cannot say in his favour. Attack and
Trifle are non-starters. The Bishop, Tremble, King of
Troy, and Lady Harriet are in the same position. Alp,
they say, is to have young Osborne up, who will, no
doubt, do his best for the stable : the horse is, however,
too stale. Harrier is in capital condition, and at half a
stone less would be about winning. The six-years old
Sweetheart, with 6st. 71b. up, with his bad temper, is
not attractive in my eyes. Hambletonian has about the
best chance of the four-year-old class, and I shall re-
serve him as a sort of forlorn hope from the out-
side division. May Day is a thorough bad one,
but has been so leninently treated by the handi-
capper, that she may run forward, but cannot
win. The same remarks will apply to Madelir,e. The
crack, Defiance—indubitably by many pounds the best
three-year-old in the entry—has, I'm afraid, a little too
much to carry, considering the trying nature of the
course. Lady Blanche runs, and has a few admirers.
Happy Joe is a bad one, or with only sst 121 b to carry,
he would win. Charley, Cotton Lady, Termagant,
Gossip, Polly, Llanforda, Charity, Angelo, and Lam-
runs, are on the non-starting list. Whether the Dandy
or not I cannot discover. Hobby horse has not
been altogether the thing during the last day or two,
either in the market or condition ; he must, however,
run forward. The starting of Bell Tinker and Jacque-
line, together with Chaffwax, is somewhat dubious.
The stable seems- so confident about Postulant, that I
am inclined to look upon his running the other day at
Salisbury as being a nullity ; from what those say who
know most about him, he is certain to obtain a place.
Admiral Rous's nomination Dabchick, has been tested,
and found to be good enough, in the Admiral's opinion,
to win this race. Should Nerva run, and I believe he will,
there is not a horse, in my opinion, with better hopes in the
race. Molasses and Tobolski, although runners, will
finish in the nick. In conclusion, I opine that the
winner, without he is to be found in my forlorn hope—
Hambletonian—will spring from the three year old class,
and with all due deference to the speed and staying
powers of Defiance, I must pass him over, and look for
the winner in POSTULANT, Dabchick, or NERVA, first
and third for *ice.
The entries for her Majesty's Plate have not yet come
to hand.
The Whittlebury Stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 100
added (three-quarters of a mile), has mostly " dark "
nominations. It will be useless examining their chances
one by one, therefore I will jump to a conclusion by
stating, that, in the absence of Spinaway—who, I be-
lieve, will be reserved for the Althorp Park Stakes—l
shall place my faith upon BRIGLIADORO and LADY
AUDREY, expecting to see the filly by the Hero in the
third position.
The Pytchley Stakes, which will bring the first day's
racing to a conclusion, does not close and name until this
evening.

THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

- Captain J. G. Egginton, 41st, being about to form a
matrimonial alliance with a young lady in the vicinity
of Boyle, and sell out, has purchased on advantageous
terms an extensive tract of land in the county of Ros-
common, which he has commenced spiritedly to culti-
vate on the high Yorkshire system. The gallant officer
purchased all his commissions, and previous to joining
the 41st served in the 45th at the Cape during the
campaign of 184 G, where he was actively engaged in
several minor but spirited affairs with the insurgents.—
/Arnold Chronicle,

EASTER AMUSEMENT,F.

DRURY-LANE.

The holiday entertainments at this house commenced
with the popular play of The Lady of Lyons, respecting.
which it is only necessary to say that—thanks to the
exertions of Miss. F. Vining, Mrs. Griffiths, Mr. Daven-
port, and Mr. Charles Selby, in the several characters
of Pauline, Madame Deschapples, Claude Melnotte, and
General Dumas—it was received with cordial and well-
merited applause by a large and good-humoured Audi;
ence. Mr. R. Sands' " grand antipodal experiment,"
of walking across a marble slab with his feet up and his
head downwards, was then introduced. After which
came the principal Easter novelty, which was described
in the bills "as a seasonable attempt by one of the
authors of The Sphinx, the last edition of Ivanhoe,
Enchanted Isle, &c. (the brothers Brough, of course),
to get up a few magic effects with the assistance of Sir
W. Scott's Talisman, and to illustrate the story of King
Richard aeur de Lion and the Knight of the Couchalt
Leopard in a series of entirely new views, calculated, it
is hoped, to gratify the panoramic zest of the age." We
are sorry we cannot say much for its success. Of story or
plot there was next to none. A few only of the detached
incidents in the history of the Crusades have been seized
upon by the author, and reproduced in the form of
a burlesque—laughable enough in parts, it must be ad-
mitted, but exceedingly flat as a whole. There is, how-
ever, some good music (under the direction of Mr. J. G.
Reed), several pretty fairy dances, and at least one
beautiful piece of scenery, viz., "the Grand Fairy Wind-
up," which is radiant with

" Such magic light and rainbow dyes •
As dazzle even the steadiest eyes."
The principal characters in the burlesque were King
Richard, by Mr. Charles Selby; Sir Kenneth of Scotland,
the Knight of the Couchant Leopard, by Miss P.Hortqn
(who made her first appearance during the present ma-
nagement, and who, we regret to say, was too unwell to
perform the whole of the music attached to her part) ;
Queen Berengaria, by Miss Kate Saxon ; the Lady Edith
Plantagenet, by Miss F. Reeves ' • Saladin, by Mr. Moor-
house—of whom, it is only fair to say, that if the piece
failed it was from no fault of theirs. The curtain fell
amid several determined hisses and a few faint cheers.
The performances concluded with a new ballet, entitled
L'Artiste de Terracina, which few remained to witness,
it being past midnight before it commenced.

HAYMARKET.
Mr. Buckstone last night inaugurated his accession to
the management of the Haymarket by a new extrava-
ganza entitled Buckstone's Ascent of Mount Parnassus,
the purport of which we took to be an allegorical inti-
mation to the theatrical public of the new manager's
desire to give a poetical elevation, worthy of the Muses,
to the future amusements at this theatre. In the com-
mencement, Mr. Buckstone is discovered in his private
room meditating on his future prospects, and the course
to be pursued to hit the taste of the town. Fashion, in
the dress of a west-end exquisite, admonishes him, and
Fortune, with her wheel, counsels him. The most pro-
minent of the furores which have been prevalent in Lon-
don appear before him in succession. Mr. Albert Smith
gesticulates in a white waistcoat from a rostrum in a
Swiss chalet ; and the duel in the Corsican Brothers, with
the ghost of the murdered man, shadows another of the
most remarkable popularities of the day. The diggings
at the Drury-lane Theatre, the scenic splendous of
the Lyceum, the Uncle Toms everywhere, and the
polyglot varieties of the Royal Italian Opera are em-
bodied, or typified, in turn ; and Mr. Buckstone, plia-
zled at the diversities of the public approbation, is in-
clined to give up his task as hopeless ; but as the "As-
cent of Mount Blanc is, in his mind, decidedly in the as-
cendant," he determines "to get up—something, but is
uncertain as to what." Fortune whispers him to try
Parnassus ; and this is the pretext for an elaborate pano-
rama by Mr. Marshall, who guides him to the top of
the mountain, stopping by the way at the Castalian
Fountain, where he is introduced to the Nine Muses,
and is further regaled by a ballet, in which Pan is the
principal gymnast. The vision of Apollo at the summit
of the mountain revives his courage and his hopes. Se
appeals to the god, and as he promises to encourage the
poetical drama and other analogous good works, he is
fortified by the smiles of the deity, and the curtain de-
scends amid crimson fires and the plaudits of the audi-
ence. The dialogue was full of Mr. Planche's usual
witticisms, all of which told remarkably well. Thescenery and dresses were excellent, and altogether Ws
may congratulate Mr. Buckstone on a very successful
commencement of the campaign.

PRINCESS'S.
The adaptation of Marco Spada to the English stage
as a three act drama met with unqualified success at
this theatre last night, mainly owing, it is true, to
the admirable manner in which it is put upon the stam.
In plot, incident, character, and dialogue, there is
nothing very far removed from the common-place, but
the ball room scene in the second act is one of such ex-
traordinary brilliancy and chaste magnificence the
dresses, dancing, and rase en scene so completely out of
the common run of stage productions, that the house was
dazzled and delighted beyond the verge of enthusiasm.
The picturesque effect of the concluding scene, where
the brigands are beheld revelling in their mountain fast.
ness is also very striking, especially in the execution of a
joyous Tarantella, which was vehemently applauded and
deservedly encored. The principal parts were admi-
rably sustained. The disguised bandit and his supposed
child were represented by Mr. Ryder, who, it is hardly
necessary to say, looked and played nobly and effectively,
and by Miss Heath ; and the gallant Captain
Pepinelli, and his fair tyrant, the gay March6a.
San Pietri afforded infinite amusement to the audience,
as personated by Mr. Walter Lacy and Miss Carlotta
Le Clercq with genuine comic numour. Miss Le Clercq
is fast attaining the position of one of our best comedians
from the talent, spirit, and judgment, unvitiated by any
affectation, which she has developed in a surprising
degree since the commencement of the season, and which
rejleatedly and prominently told last evening ; and Mr.
Lacy, a master spirit in light comedy,, never broad or
low, however humorous, did exceeding credit to his
dancing master by his grace and skill in the mazes of the
courtly cotillon. Mr. Graham, as the Monk, merits fa-
vourable mention. The pains and cost bestowed by the
management on the production of Marco Spada deserve
to be amply rewarded by the public patronage. The
piece went off swimmingly, and the performers already
mentioned were recalled at its termination. The house
was crowded to excess ; and in Macbeth, which preceded
the new drama, the acting of Mr. and Mrs. Kean and
Mr. Ryder was, if possible, more masterly than ever.

LYCEUM.
The management of the Lyceum treated the town last
season to a Chain, of Events, in eight links. This year
it presents to the public a Strange History, in not less
than nine " chapters." The former piece, although
marred by not a few drawbacks, afforded a picturesque
series of scenes--several of them more or less effective.
The present experiment is, however, tamer, more con-
ventional, and less vividly coloured ian its predecessor,
although redeemed, we may add, by occasional passages
in which some dramatic energy is caught by the even
smoothness by which the whole is acted, and by the very
beautiful scenery of Mr. "W. Beverley. The receptionof the piece was cold ; and, had not the latter "chapters
warmed up a little, would have been colder still. The
audience were tired out, as might well happen in the
witnessing of a theatric piece of no particular interest
which lasted for nearly four hours and a half. If the
"story" has any lengthened run it will be owing-to
the character of the scenery, which is very charming-
A Swiss valley—with villages on the mountain slopes,
and the river winding through the vista—opened the Flay
with great effect, while a mountain view in the ravine,
with the mist rolling down over glacier and snow slope,
gave us the higher Alps under a different aspect.
" Grounds of the Chateau," a brilliant Italian lake scene,
was remarkable for its bright warmth of aerial perspec-
tive • while a " Waterfall in the Glen" exhibited so
delightful a vista of luxuriant green wood, rising in rocky
ledges, down which a stream—real water—trickled into
the background, that the artist was spontaneously and
enthusiastically called for—so enthusiastically, in d
that
buen
commenced—ant i he appeared
ovation
which,business of
wthieth thescene
not e
clo:e;
ieni d-
tion of Mr. Beverley, we never remember any se i°
artist to have received.

ADELPHI.
The Easter fare at this theatre last night consisted of
no less
.phan five pieces, enough to satisfy the most ra-
pacious appetite for dramatic entertainment ; all, how-
ever, with the exception of the first, were reproductions,
the only difference being some variations in the respee-
tive castes. The first piece is an agreeable trifle, under
the title of Webster at Home in Adelphi Fare of Three
Removes and a Desert. It introduces the audience to
familiar acquaintanceship with the ladies and gentlemen
of the Adelphi corps in, propria persona. They assemble
in the green room of the establishment, in obedience to
" a 11 o'clock morning call," to hear a new pice read.
Madame Celeste acts as president on the occasion, and
is supported by Mr. Gallott, the prompter, that Mrs.
Harris of the Adelphi, who, though most indefatigable
in his particular vocation, seldom ever emerges beyond
the scenes to let the public have a glimpse at one who
takes so important a part in contributing to their amuse-
ment. Each " principal " arrives with some laughabl?,
apology for being late, a
.merry joke at the "early cattle
and an expression of curiosity to know the name of
author who has roused
.them at so unseasonable an hour.
Some giv.3 vent to their peculiar likings and dislikings
—Paul Bedford is tired of playing Blueskins and Jona-
than Wilds, and wishes to enact the part of a sentimental
lover, Mrs. Keeley longs for something in the genteelline,
and o.' Smith abandons the study of demonology for the
love of the angels," and thinks he could "do " a cha-
racter in a higher walk of the drama. The veritable
author of the new piece turns out to be the veteran
Webster, who, on making his appearance, brings
down the house" with applause. He alludes to the
hardships of a manager's life, proceeds to introduce to
his company authors and actors with whom he has be-
come acquainted during his career, and for this purp?se
disappears beneath the table, whence issue in succession
the principal of the new performers in appropriate cha-
racters. The piece is chiefly noticeable fur the heartY
applause with which the audience greeted Mr.
acknowledgments of t f
pas avours, and his promises,_;
continued exertion in catering for the public taste.•
performances which followed were also well received
The, house was crowded in every part. Webster's,

ASTLEY'S.
We are glad to perceive that the fame and prestige of
the Equestrian Astley's run no danger of deterioration
of Mr. Cooke (who has very properly succeeded 3,11:'
Batty in the management thereof). On entering this
renowned temple of the equestrian drama last night
were greatly struck with its improved appearance, apt
from this appearance of increased elegance and coact"
,
we were at once disposed to augur well of lar! Vookf.),
_

assurance, that neither labour nor expense had been
!spared on his part to secure the public favour. Introduc-
ing a new company and a new stud to the Easter sight-
seers, of course Mr. Cooke could do no other than bring
them forward in an entirely new spectacle, which consisted
of an original equestrian spectacle and drama, entitled
Amakosa, or Scenes of Kafir Warfare, accompanied with
new scenery, music, costumes, and decorations. The
drama has been written expressly for the occasion by
Mr. E. Fitzball, author of Azael, and the Prophete, and,
as its name imports, is founded on events in the recent
Kafir war. Its interest lies mostly in the remarkably
striking and difficult equestrian feats to which it is alto-
gether subsidiary, and which only after a long course of
careful traininc, the spirited and enterprising manager
has taught his beautiful stud of horses to achieve. The
Whole piece was well sustained throughout, and on se-
veral occasions during its progress as well as at its close
elicited the plaudits of the auditory. The wonderful
performances of M. Pablo on the corde aastique, which
followed, were watched with the most intense interest
and admiration, and not the less so the succeeding series
of performances, in which the great equestrian skill of
the several members of Mr. Cooke's company, and the
amazing docility, intelligence, and training of his admi-
rable stud, were brought out in forms the most striking
and varied.