The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-24 00:00:00

REGISTRATION OF ASSURANCES BILL.

Lord J. RUSSELL postponed the second reading of this
bill till Friday next, with the view of then referring it to
a select committee.
SUCCESSION BILL.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER having in-
troduced this bill, and fixed its second reading for Monday
next, stated that he was desirous of removing some mis-
apprehension which he feared might exist with regard to
it, relating to a matter, indeed, of only secondary import-
ance, so far as the principle of the measure was concerned,
But still of considerable interest. He had stated, that in
the case of a person succeeding to an encumbered estate,
he would be charged with the succession duty upon the
residue of the net income that would come to him after all
deductions had been allowed, and after his encumbrances
had been allowed ; but that, if ho sold it, he would have
to pay upon the whole amount of capital after he had li-
quidated his encumbrances out of the estate. In reference
to this latter portion of the statement, he wished to say
that it appeared to the Government to be better to aban-
don that altogether; and, consequently, any person having
once paid his tax upon the net income of which he was in
enjoyment would be discharged from all liability in respect
of it, whether he sold his estate or not.
The other orders were then disposed of, and the house
adjourned, at half-past 1, till Thursday next.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee anti Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.

Immense success of the Holiday Novelties. Second Week of the
EQUESTRIAN GALA.

TIIIS EVENING, MAY 24,

And during the week, the Entertainments will commence with the
highly successful Hippo Detma, with new scenery, costumes, and
appointments, entitled THE CHASE, er LIFE ON THE TURF—
in which will be represented a FOX CHASE, with REAL FOX
and HOUNDS. Illustrative of the daring and celebrated Aylesbury
Leap of the Horse over a Dining Table—the Race—Steeplechase,
&c.. &c.

To be followed by an unprecedented display of Equestrian and
Gymnastic Achievements in the ARENA, introducing Mr. Cooke's
lugbly-trained Horses and Ponies—supported by the eminent Artistes
of the Establishment ; and the Premier Horseman, Mr. Alfred
Cooke, and his talented Family in the new classical and beautiful
Act entitled THE KING OF THE AIR, or SHINING HERALD
OF AURORA, which hips been nightly received with perfect
enthusiasm.

Box-oinee open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr,
W(st.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Open for the Season.

The Zoological Collection contains a variety- of interesting speci-
mens, and the Gardens throughout have been improved and
beautified. The Pictorial Representation is an extensive VIEW
of the BAY and FORTS of CI-M*4ll.N, painted by Messrs. Danson,
and at dusk is represented the attack of the Chinese fire-rafts on the
Br tish fleet, explosion-814% &c.—Grand Vocal and Instrumental
oncert. Engagement of the eminent vocalist, Miss Cicely Nott.
Conductor, Mr. Godfrey.—An extra Military Band during the day-
time ; and at dusk a grand display of Fireworks, combined with the
Feast of Lanterns and other displays.—Doers open from 9 in the
morning. Admission, Is.