The Sun.
London, England, 1854-12-11 00:00:00

THE LATE VISIT OF THE GUIDES.

The Equerry to the Emperor, has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to Mr. W. Blanchard Jerrold, is acknow-
ledgment of the reception of the Band of the Guides in
Et.gland

" The Emperor's Household,
" Service of the First Equerry and Aide-de-Camp.
"Sir.--I have received the letter which you have
done me the honour to address to me, on the occasion
of the presence of the band of my regiment at the grand
fete celebrated at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday last
—a fete so worthy of a nation which gives to everything
a great and useful character.
" This welcome which the band of the Guides and the
French received from the immense concourse of the
English people, as well as the eagerness which France
showed to take part in this benevolent solemnity, are
another proof of the intimate alliance, which is hencefor-
ward indissoluble, of th 6 two greatest nations of the
universe.
" I am happy, sir, to have been able to contribute per-
sonally to this manifestation of my sovereign's senti-
ments, and of those of my countrymen for the brave
r pon a cir-
English nation ; and I congratulate myself u
eumstance which gives me the oppotunity to thank you
for all your kindness. soot dnitie:
‘
tin`g uAischceedpt,cosnirs,idtehreatisoinn,cearendexopfremasyio
merits. anflo•fctmioyamatoa
"Colonel, First Equerry and Aide;cl,4farnitipury.,t,he
Emperor,

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OP THE CONTRACT
WITH THE SOUTH AMERICAN AND GENERAL
STEAM NA TIGATION COMPANY.

GENEIAL POST-OFFICE, December, 1854.
H
's Government having engaged the ser-
vices packets belonging to the South
m A erican and General Steam Navigation Company, for
the conveyance of troops, and for other .purposos of the
of gesoteisetY of the
war, it has been found necessary to suspend temporarily
the contract entered into with that company for the
conveyance of mails from Liverpool to Brazil and the
River Plate on the 24th of every month.
No packet will, therefore, be despatched from Liver-
pool to Brazil on the 24th inst., nor on the 24th of any
subsequent month, until further notice.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—The following gentle-
men having undergone the necessary examinations for
the diploma were admitted members of the college at the
meeting of the Court of Examiners on the Bth instant :
Messrs. John Henry Gihorne, army : Jean Charles
Am6d4e Ernest Deville, Gerrard-street, Soho ; Peter
O'Connell, Gloucester-street, Queen-street ; John Parry
Birch, Cheshire ; William Henry Corbett, Kingston,
Canada West ; Thomas Elkington, Fenny Compton,
Warwickshire, and William Henry Beere, Banbury,
Oxfordshire.
A DRAY-HORSE IN A BEER CELLAR.—Last Satur-
day afternoon a fine dray-horse fell into the beer cellar
of the Red Lion public-house, Rosoman-street, Clerken-
well. The animal was hauling some casks up, surd when
dragging one of them he backed too far and slipped into.
the cellar. Being a heavy horse, a difficulty arose about
getting him up again, and in order to effect this it iras
found necessary to procure workmen who, with picks
and spades, cut away the footpath of the roadway, so as
to make an incline sufficient for the animal to walk up.
After about two hours' detention in this novel stable,
he was liberated without haying sustaiatd Pay goo
injury.

L.A.I3ENT'S CASINO, ARGYLL ROOMS.— 1
rowing the course of this week will be played by Laurent's
Orchestra :—Otrerture Les Diamants de la Couronne, Auher—Waltzes
La Jardiniere (first time) Labit.ky : Jubilee, Tinney ; Le Carnaval
de Venise (by desire). ii. Laurent, with Variations ior all the prin-
cipal performers. Quadrilles: Le Palais de PAlcazar, H. Larnotte ;
La Guerre (first time), Bos!sto ; Mont Blanc, Blanchetean ; Lam
mermoor (first time), Tinuey. Schottische: L'Etelle (first time),
Arbau. Polkas : Mnsen, Strss ; Bacchus, Strauss; The Staff,
(first time), liamig. Gallops :Royal Artillery, Coote ; s Guides,
A. Laurent. Principal Cornet I Piston, M. Ltoulcourt. ors open
at Eight; commence at half-past.—Admission, One Sh ang•

TII E A4l R.E -ItOIC A L, DRIJRY-LA.NE,
x. JULLIEN'S GRAND B'AL MASQUE.
TIII3 EVENING.
M. JULLIEN has the honour to announce that this
Decn. 11.) Grad En-
tertainment will take place THIS EVENING (Monday,
Admission to the Ball .......... • • .. 104. 6d.
The audience portion of the Theatre will be set apart for Spects.-
10r9, who, by application at the Box-office, can secure their boxes
or places. which will be retained for then the whole evening.
Prices of Admission for Spectators : —Dress Circle, 5s ; Bovo• 3,-;
Lower Gallery, 2s. • Upper Gallery, le.. Private Boxes, trona 4/. 45.
upwards. Ladies es.:
Gentlemen taking private boxes will have the
privilege of passing to and from the Salle de Dance without extra
charge.
Doers open at hall-Past Nine. Dancing will commence at Ten.
No person will be admitted in the Costume of Clown. Harlequin,
er Pantaloon.
Regulations will greatly facilitate the
The Polce arrival and de-
parture of carriages ; and it is hoped that Ladies and Gentlemen will
compliance with them on the part or their coachmen.
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REGULATIONS to PII,I3VENT OBSTRUC-
TIONs; by CARRIAGES at DRURY-LANE THEATRE,
THIS EVENING (Monday, Dec. 11, 1854).
CARRIAGES WITH VISITORS GOING TO THE DRESS
CIRCLE AND BOXES,
will arrive through Bow-street, stet down lu Brydges•streat, and drive
off through the with
Carriages vsith Visitors going to the
PRIVATE ROTES,
will enter trorn Bew-steeet, set down in Rassell-street, and drive off
through Drary-lane.
carriages with Visitors going
TO THE BALL,
will arrive through Russell-street, set down at iLe Grand Entrance
is Erydges-street, and drive off throagh Cather-street.
TAKING UP IN RUSSELL-STREET.
Private Carriages waiting to take up at the Private Box lintraacs
in Rasseil-street, will form in Three Lines on the .Ikrth Side of
treat Rimell-street, between Brydges-street, andmoo"'street, with
the Horses' Heads towsrds"Drury-Lans, keeping s clear,
and after taklag np, will drive off into Drary-lane.
TAXING Wl' AT THE GRAND
ET ENTRANCE IN BRIDGES-
Private Carriages waiting to take up Company at the Entrances
in Erydges-street, are to form along the East gide of Upper Welling-
ton-street, with the Horses' Heads to 41:sell-street, keeping
all Crossings clear, and after taking up, will driVE off into the Strand.
RACKNEY CA.RRIAGES,
waiting for Fares, are to form in a Single Line from the
hen
and Strand,
along the Centre of Catharine-street and York-street,
w
called Rom; rk-street, downe up at the Entrances in Brydge
to
s-
street, they ll draw offCetherine-street ; but those called
take up at the Entrances in Russell-street, will draw off through
rnry-lane.

RICHARD MAYNE,
Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
Mee of the Metropolitan Police, December 11,
1864.
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THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. /Smash:me.
THIS SVENDIG, Die. 11,
/VII be perlbrmod the Comely of PRESENTED AT COURT.
Principal characters by Messrs. Buchstone, W. Farlea, and Howe ;
Misses Reynold', E. Chaplin, Grantham, and Lavine.
Atter which. the Ballet of THE STIR OF ANDALUSIA, in
which Senora Peres IN ena appear.
To which will be added TEIE BALANCE OF COMFORT.
Yellowed by THE IRISH LION.
To conclude with THE STAB OF CURRA, by the Spanish
Dancers.

LYCEUM THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, llss. 11,

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, 3(r. B. Virebethr.—Dtrectress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, Dec. 11.

STRAND TiIF,ATRE.

Sole Lessee Mr. F. W. Allerdt.

TIIIS EVENING, Pad. 11,
Will be presented THE CHRISTMAS CAROL.
To be followed by TIM SPIN181:1 DkNCES.
To which 1,1111 be added WHEltni CRI3VZLI.I
To soncluds with THE NEW WAGS OF WINDSOR,

LOYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
trader the Management of 31r. CLIASLIS KBAN.
THIS EVENING. Dan. ii,
Wlll be performed THE COrRIER OF LYOGrN. Characters
h Meath,!ern
by Mr. C. Kean, Messrs. J. Vinlng, Addison, ahams.% and K.
, hers
by
and Baker ; Misses Desboroug,
Terry.
To eonektde with THE HONEYMOON. Principal characters by
moors W. Lacy, Harley, Meadows, J. Vining, and Everett ; Misses
Murray, Desborough, and Heath.

Will be performed AGGRXYATING SAM. Principal character
Terre
by s
MOSlrx. C. Mathews, Roshy, Baker, Swan, Williams, and
pleton: Mrs. Macnamara, and Misses Oliver and H. Gordon.
To he followed by a new Comte Drama, entitled A COMICAL
COUNTESS.
To conclude with the Farce entitled MY FELLOW CLERK.

will be performed an entire new Rustle Drama called PIERRE
TAE FOUNDLINiI. Supportel ny ,tessrs. B. Webster aad Kee-
ley, and Mrs. Keeley and Miss Wwolgar.
Foilowed by BONA FIDE TRAVELLERS.
Atter which, TEE CAMP AT CllOlll-IAM.

To whleU will be aided anew Area, entitled THE RAILWAY
BELLE. •

ROYAL OLYMPIC Tar. I..TRTS.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
TAM EVENING, Deo. U.
WIII be presenteil. Tag BFAIL 111 SPA.. Principal characters
by Messrs. A. Wigan, Emery, F. itobsoq, and IL Cooper Mts..
34arston, Mrs. A. Wigan, Mrs. Fitzallaa, and XL'S Julia St. George.
To be followed by TIIE FIRST NIGIIT. Characters by Me.r..
Alfred Wigan, Leslie. liarwood Cooper, and Gladstone ; Miss Julla
L. George, an 4 Mlss Emily Ormonde.
Ti conalUde with the Farce, called A BLIGKTED BEING, in
which Mr. Bobsoa will app.

ASTwsrs ROYAL AMPH'ITHEATitr,.
Lea.oe and Manager, Mr, William Cooke.
SEVENTH WEEK of the RATTLE of THE ALMA which, with
a matchless fiintomimc, will also be acted at Christmas.