The Sun.
London, England, 1862-01-30 00:00:00

ASTLBY'S ROYAL AMPIIIIIIEA7RE.

Mr. Batty's present season at this world-renowned
place of amusement bids fair to be one of
unparalleled success. The enterprising lessee, at
the commencement of his campaign, promised that
everything in the shape of novelty that money and
untiring exertions could procure, should be secured
for this theatre, and the entertainments nightly
give prove that his promise has been amply no.
deemed. At the outset the great sensation drums
" The Colleen Bawn" was produced, and when it is
recollected that M. Dion Boucicault superintends.
the rehearsals, it is needless to say it was placed
upon the stage in a manner that left nothing to be
desired. The drama, with the addition of the per-
formance of the best equestrians and grotesques to
the arena, drew immense audiences, and Mr. Batty
might well have been content to rely on his labours
for crowded houses for months to come, but Christ-
mas shortly followed, and this compelled him again
to be up and doing for his pantomime. The talent
of one of the most celebrated comic writers was
secured, and the important Christmas piece was
produced under the title of " Johnny Gil-.
pin's Ride to Edmonton," and success again
crowned the efforts of Mr. Batty. Since
Boxing-night the theatre has been crowded to over-
flowing, and judging from the appearance of the,
house last evening, this gratifying state of things
seems likely to last for a considerable time. The
latest additions to the talented artists engaged are
two Norwegian artists, Mademoiselle Halvorsen and
Monsieur Gunerius, who have established for them-
selves a Continental reputation for graceful and.
daring feats of horsemanship. Mdlle. Halvore,un
exhibits singular command over her highly-trained
steed Atlas, which, after giving many proofs of doci-
lity, rests on his fore legs while he performs a circle
with his hind legs. The great act of M. GULlerl'AS
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is entitled "Le Passage du Pont; or, the leap over
the Bridges," over and from which ha throws somer-
saults while his horse is at full gallop—a proceeding
which must require enormous nerve and constant
practice, and which rouses the enthusiam of an
audience blase with wonders of muscular agility.
Like most of the London ,managers Mr. Batty
has arranged for day performances, and the attrac-
tions for Saturday next, when the entertaiments
will commence at two o'clock in the afternoon, are
of the most extraordinary nature. On that oceasion,
in addition to the representation of the magnificent
pantomime of " Johnny Gilpin,":a series of special
wonders are to be produced, such as to defy all com-
petition. The theatre on the occasion will, no doubt,
be crowded, and we know not which will be the
most entertaining for children of older growth, the
laughing happy faces or an immense juvenile audi-
ence, or the special performance which Mr. Batty
has announced for the occasion.

ASSASSIN-4110N lIV THE _PAPAL STATES.

TO TAB EDITOR OF THE MIN.

~,ttad on the fact that
onSeloßeo—arStolgmeenrtsimwenos since engagednPmif the erection of a bridge
at Velletri, in the Roman States, had been stabbed by an
Italian, and also that ho was unable to obtain redress or
even attention from the Papal authorities.

We regret to say that our principal f;eman, a most re •
spectable and valuable man, has been shot in a public street,
and from the reports sent to us, which we enclose for your
perusal, it appears very probable that the assassin will be
allowed to escape with impunity.
We are, Sir, your obedient servants,
KENNARD BROTHERS.
36, Great George-street, Jan. 27.

" Velletri Viaduct, Jan. 18.
"Gentlemen,—Before you receive this you will have
heard, no doubt, of the dreadful murder of poor Jeremiah
Smith. The circumstances of the case are as follows :--
Ho and I, on returning after work to the town, did not go
straight home, but went to tell the 14 Englishmen who
left hero this morning to be ready to start by seven o'clock.
Smith was a very long time talking to one of the men, so
I said to him, ' Well, I am not going to stop any longer.
Are you coming ?" Yes, directly,' he said. I then walked
home alone, and had scarcely got my coat and hat oil be-
fore up came Miles Riley, saying that I was wanted
directly. He did not then tell me what was the matter
(on account of Smith's wife being present), but on
getting out of the house he told me Smith had been shot
in the stomach. On my arriving at the inn where Smith
was I found him lying, or leaning, on a form, Mr. York,
with his son, Mr. Bonchardt, and several others trying to
persuade him to go upstairs and be undressed. After a
great deal of persuasion he went, and on his being undressed
we found a bullet had passed under his ribs and was still in
the intestines. The doctor said it was all up with him.
Mr. York telegraphed to Rome for an English doctor, but
unfortunately he could not come. We broke the news to
his wife as well as we could, and in half an hour after the
accident she was with him. We remained up with the poor
fellow until twenty minutes past four this afternoon (Satur-
day, January 18), when he died, after having suffered the
most awful agony for about twenty •two hours. The account
I have of the manner in which it was done is that, shortly
after' I left, Smith, with his man (guard), who always went
with him, had just got outside the door of the inn, when e
man passed quickly by him, and shot as he went past.
Benjamin Gilvear (who was saying Good night' to Smith)
as well as Smith's man were so stunned by the suddenness
of the thing that they were quite powerless, and of course
the man ran as hard as ho could as soon as he had shot
Smith. The only description that we can give the police is
that the man had on a big cloak and a cap. Of course this
description will be of no use. Smith, however, before he
died, said that it was a man who had been discharged that
very day, and whose name is Giuseppe de Rossi. The police
have put the fellow in prison, and they have also two or
three others there on suspicion.

"Mr. York's kindness was beyond everything, both he and
his son being in the room with us the greater part of the
night. Mr. York had the surgeon belonging to a French
regiment stationed here to look at Smith at about 12 o'clock
in the night, but he gave us no, or at least scarcely ant,
hope of the poor fellow's life being saved.
" You may imagine such a dreadful and sudden murder
as this, committed in the most public street, and at a time
(6 or a quarter-past in the evening) when so many people
were about, has caused the Englishmen that are here to be
in a very desponding state, especially when we are openlY
told that there are more to go off yet. Poor Smith had
been often warned that his life was in great danger, but be
said ho was well armed. At the time ho was shot he had
Mr. Wilson's revolver on, and carried a swordstick in his
hand.—l beg to remain, gentlemen, yours truly, '
" Messrs. Kennard Brothers." " R. S. JONES.

" Rome, Jan. 18.
"My dear Sirs,—l have the deep regret to confirm
despatch which I send you at the moment I write this letter.
Some Italian shot poor Smith last night in the streets of
Velletri, and he died this afternoon at four o'clock. I have
this moment returned from that place. We shall put the
man he left in charge when at the Sacco last week to con-
duct the works till we hear from you.
" There are four men in prison, but no one saw the man,
except Smith, although twenty people were close to tile
spot ; so, no doubt, they will all soon be set at liberty. Deatk,
has thinned our ranks fearfully within three months. F
ease this maw], and believe me, yours faithfully,
"Messrs. Kennard.Brothers." "JOAN O. Yoizi;

ATTEMPTED MURDER ON SHIPBOARD.—YestP
day morning, about 9 o'clock, a murderous assn'
committed on board the ship British Queen, now irt
ing some repairs in the Brunswick Dock at Liverp
the time stated a quarrel arose between T. Green, tr
cook, and Enos Seth, the steward, in the course o:
Green attacked Seth with a razor, inflicting a sever,
on the abdomen of the latter, cutting down anc
loose the intestines. The wounded man was horn
removed to the Southern Hospital, but from the nit
the wound almost no hope of his recovery was enterth
Green was at once secured and lodged in the hands o.
police.