The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-19 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, MAY, 18.
The Dauntless, 24, screw, Captain E. P. Halsted, was
inspected. yesterday by Sir William Burnett, director
general of the medical department of the navy. Sir
William most carefully examined every pat t of this ill-
fated ship, and was pleased to express the highest satis-
faction at her cleanly and excellent state. This day her
engine department was officially inspected by Commander
Gardner, of the Blenheim, 58, whose favourable acknow-
ledgment of the gratifying state of the engines must
have been pleasing to the much-respected chief engineer,
Mr. Burt, who joined the Dauntless in December last
from the Devastation, and who continued his duties on
board daily during the time of the dreadful fever that
hurried many a good fellow to an untimely grave. We
believe the Dauntless's engines will be taken out and
placed on board the St. Jean d'Acre, as they are exceed-
ingly powerful, knd better calculated for the larger ship.
Commander Von Dollop, of the Vulcan screw troop
frigate, has all his crew returned except four, and two
or three boys.
The Sanspareil, 71, Captain S. C. Dacres was visited
yesterday by Commander-in-Chief Sir Thomas Cochrane,
at Spithead.

'hie First Lord of the Admiralty has been on a visit
at Osborne the last two days.
Yesterday evening the Fairy, with Prince Albert on
board, ran through the squadron at Spithead, and came
into harbour to witness the effects of the Excellent's
practice on the York hull.

The Star, 8, Commander Warren iwas paid advance,
at Spithead, yesterday.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent crossed over
to Cowes, from Southampton, this afternoon, in the
Royal yacht Fairy.

SHEERNESS, MAY 18.

The Cyclops, 6, paddle-wheel steam-frigate, Lieute-
nant John Seccombe in command (pro tem. from Horatio)
arrived here yesterday at noon from Devonport, and
immediately took in her harbour moorings on the west
shore. Her officers and crew are to be returned forth-
with to the Horatio screw steam guardship.
The officers and crew of the Horatio, 24, screw
steam guard-ship have received their orders for being
turned over to the Tribune, 30, screw steam-frigate,
Captain the Hon. S. T. Carnegie having already com-
missioned that frigate at Woolwich as reported. The
Tribune is shortly expected 'here to complete her fit-
ment.

The-Marines Dave joined the Comus, 14, sloop, Corn
mander William A. Fellowes, and are employed in assist
lug the seamen already joined. Her fore and main rigging
is being set up, and in a few days she will be in a for-
ward state, her rigging being all ready for sending aloft
and placing.

WOOLWICH, MAY is.
APPOINTMENT.
Paymaster Henry S. Hooper (1840), to the Tribune,
30, screw steam-friirate, at Woolwich.
The officers and crew of the Horatio, 24, screw steam- . • --- - • - -
• guard-ship at Sheerness, who served with Vaptain the
lion. S. T . Carnegie when in command of that vessel,
are to be turned over to the Tribune, commissioned by
Captain the Hon. S. T. Carnegie, as she is to be made
ready as early as possible to join the Channel squadron.
The paymaster and clerk, with the warrant officers at
present in the Horatio, will remain in her, another pay-
master and another clerk having been appointed to the
Tribune.

The Phoenix, screw steam-sloop, Commander Edward
A. Inglefield, had her compasses adjusted yesterday, and
having completed her magnetical and astronomical ob-
servations at Greenhithe, left that station at half-past
four o'clock :al. to-day.
The Diligence, store-ship, Lieutenant-Commander El-
liott, with stores for the Arctic expedition, left Green-
hithe in about an hour after the Phcenix, and was towed
by the Desperate, steam-sloop, Captain Chambers.
The Breadalbane will join the other vessels of the
squadron at the Nore, and she will be towed by the Bar-
racouta, steam-sloop, to Stromness.

THEARTE ROYAL, IiAYSLIRKET.

Under the management of Mr. Buckstcne.

THIS EVENING, MAY 19,
IVi7l be, prnlnced (sth time; THE INIOUF•ETEAP. Characters
by Ale;srs, T:ibury, Chippettla,e, Backstotte, N. Farrell,
a.atl ; Mrs. Pop:tor. ;',l;sscs A. Wou I.ouisa 'lowan%
1%11 .. k'itzwilliam, and Mrs. St.triley.
Aaer which, MR. 11UCKS'ION.r.'.8 Ai;CENX OF 1101 INT PAlt-
-14: AS:-;ifs,

to conclude with Ti:(}otrers, 11. Cord, Compto
B SHERIFF OF ME COUNTY. Sup-
ported by A! essrs. Tilbury, n, and Bud:-
stone ; airs. Stanley, Misses A. Vining, E. Bromley, and E. Chaplin.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.

Linder the Mama fement of Mr. Charles Kean.

Tins EVENING, MAY 19,
Will be performed the new Drama, adapted from the French of
scribe, by Mr. Pa:grave •Zimpson, called MARCO SPADA.
Supported by l‘lessrs. W. Lacy, J. Vining, Ryder,. Graham, and
Everett ; Misses Heath and C. Leciereq.
After which, TURNING TILE TABLES. Characters by
Messrs.sses
Harley, J. Vining, Chester, and Everett; Mrs. W. Lacy,
Mi
baly and C. Leclereq.
To conclude with BLACK-EYED SUSAN. Characters by
Messrs. T. P. Cooke, Wright, Meadows, Mativers, Graham, Everett,
F. Cooke, and Salter; Mrs. W. Lacy and Miss Murray.

ROYAL LYCEUM TIIEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
THIS EVENING, MAT 19,
'trill be performei A.S.S. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews,
Suter, ant Rosiere ; Mrs. Mactrunara and Miss Wyndham.
.ttter which, A FAST TRAIN—IIIGII PRESSURE EXPRESS.
Pharactzrs by Messrs. C. Mathews, Baker. and Sitter.
To be followed by (first time) TUE LAWYERS. Characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Rozby ; Mrs. F. Matthews,
Mi,ses Robertson and Ellis.
After which, A DIVERTISSEMENT.
To conclude with TRYING IT ON. Principal character by Mr.
C. Mathews.

TIIEATRE ROYAL ADBLPIII.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Wobster.—Directress. Maclaine Celeste.
THIS EVENING, Mix 19,

Will be performed THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Cha-
racters by Messrs. B. Webster, Keeley, Leigh Murray, Parselie, G.
Honey, A. Wigan, Paul Bedford, R. Romer, Cullenford, end H. Bed.
ford ; Madame Celeste, Mrs. Keeley, Miss Mary Keoley and Miss
Woolgar.

To be followed by TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Cha-
racters by Messrs. Keeley and Wigan ; Mrs. Keeley, Mrs. Wigan, and
Miss Keeley.
To conclude with THE DANCING SCOTCHMAN.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager. Mr. Farren.
THIS EVENING, MAY 19,
Will be performed THE MILLER OF DERWENT WATER.
Characters by Messrs. H. Farren, F. Robson, Shalders, and G.
Cooke ; Mesdames Anderton and E. Turner.
After which, UNCLE CROTCHET.
ren, Sze. Supported by Mr. Far-

To be followed by MACBETH. Supported by Mr. F. Itobsen
and Mrs. A. Phillips.
To conclude with THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING. Colo-
nel Freelove, Mr. H. Marston; Lady Freelove, Miss H. Gordon.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
NOVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
THIS EVENING, Max 19,
And during the week, the Entertainments will commence with an
entirely new Hippo Drama (in Two Acts), with new scenery, cos-
tumes, and appointments, written expressly for this Theatre by Mr.
W. E. Suter, illustrating a Sporting Man's Career, and entitled THE
CHASE, sr LIFE ON THE TURF—in which will be represented
a FOX CHASE, with REAL FOX and HOUNDS, the Race,
Steeplechase, &c., &c.
To be followed by a display of Equestrian Achievements in the
ARENA, introducing the accomplished Artistes -of the Establish-
ment and Mr. Cooke's h.ghly-trained Horses and Ponies. In conse •
quence of the unusually brilliant Arena Performances, they will ter-
minate the Evenings' Entertainments.
Bus-office open daily from tneven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West.

royAL SURItifY ZOOLOGICAL GMIDENS.
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 011USAN, painted by Messrs. Danson,
and at dusk is represented the attack of the Chinese fire-rafts on the
Br tish fleet, explosion-ships, Scc.—Grand Vocal and Instrumental
oncert. Ergagew ent 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.—Doors open from 9 in the
morning. Admission, Is.