The Sun.
London, England, 1853-01-06 00:00:00

CIRCULATION OF THE LONDON MORNING PAPERS.

HE MORNING ADVERTISER.
T
The Stamp Returns of the circulation of the MORNING
NEWSPAPERS in 1850, the latest published, give the following
results :
MORNING ADVERTISE/1, . . . 1,549,843
Daily News 1 152,000
Morning Herald . . . . . 1,139,000
Morning Chronicle . . 912,547
Morning Post 828,000
It will be observed from this statement that, omitting the " Times,"
:he circulation of the MORNING ADVERTISER was theu far
above that of its morning contemporaries. Early in 1851 the
MORNING ADVERTISER was permanently enlarged to a double
sheet, and since that time it has met with a measure of success,
both as regards the extent of its circulation, and the number of its
advertisements, which has no parallel in the annals of English
journalism. Were the Stamp Returns to be given down to the
present time, the relative circulation of the MORNING ADVER-
TISER to its four morning contemporaries (assuming that their
circulation has undergone no diminution) would be as follows :
MORNING ADVERTISER • . . 2,220,000
Daily _News 1,152,000
Morning Herald . . . 1,139,000
Morning Chronicle . . . . . 912,547
Morning Post . . . . • • 828,000

It will be seen that the present circulation of THE MORNING
ADVERTISER is nearly double that of the two greatest of its four
contemporaries, and approaches to treble that of one of their num-
ber. This vast addition to the circulation of THE MORNING
ADVERTISER, obtained in less than two years, is the result of its
progress in all parts of the country, and among all classes of society.
So proud a position among its contemporaries is to be regarded as
the best tribute that could be paid to its thorough independence of
all parties and Governments, and its earnest advocacy of the
popular cause.
January, 1853.
Published every Morning, at 127, Fleet-street, London,

THEATRE ROYAL, HAY MARKET.

Farewell Season of Mr. Benjamin Webster as Lessee and Manager

THIS EVENING

Will be performed the popular and highly successful Comedy of
MASKS AV.I) FACE 4; or, Before and Behind vie Curtain—by
Messrs. Benjamin Webster, Leigh Murray, Stuart, and Parselle:
Mrs. Stirlinf, sirs. Leigh Murray, Miss Rosa Bennett, and Miss
Fanny Maskell.
After which, the gorgeous Extravaganza, entitled LEO TELE
TERRIBLE.
To conclude with the Farce of BOX and COX MARRIED and
SETTLE U.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestry.

THt3 EVENING, Jan. 6, will be performed the Comic Drama
called A PHENOMENON IN A SMOCK-FROtIK, Cha•acters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Hornentle ; Miss F. Baker
and Miss C. Mitchell.

After which (10th time). a new and original Fairy Extravaganza,
entitled THE GOOD WOMAN IN THE WOOD, in which Messrs.
F. Mstthews, Suter, Horncastle, and Templeton; Madame yesiris,
Miss Julia St. George, Miss Robertson (her 10th appearance at this
Theatre), Miss Martindale, Miss Ellis, Miss Wyndham, Miss EOM.
ton (her 10th appearance at this Theatre), and Miss Rosina Wright
will appear.
To conclude with LITTLE TODDLEKINS.
Sole Agent tor the Private Boxes, Mr. W. Allcroft, 15, New
Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.

Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.

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THIS EVENING, Jan. 6, the already popular Drama of SLAVE
LIFE ; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin—by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, Cullen-
ford, 0. Smith, and Emery ; Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Miss
Collins, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the gloriously succe sful Comic Pantomime, called
NELL GWYNNE ; or, Harlequin Merrie Monarch—by Mr. G.
Honey, Mr. Fleamore, and Mdlle. Auriol.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean.
THIS EVENING

Will he performed Shakespere's Comedy of MUCH ADO ABOUT
NOTHING. Principal cbaracte-s by Messrs. Charles Kean, Har-
ley, Meadows, J. Vining, Addison, Ryder, and Graham ; Miss
Heath and Mrs. C. Kean.
To conclude with the new and criginai Grand Comic Christ-
mas Pantomime, entitled MARLEQUIN CHERRY AND FAIR
STAR; or, The Green Bird, the Dancing Waters, and the
Singing Tree. Harlequin, Mr. f'ormack ; Clown, Mr. Hutine (10th
appearance here); Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo; Columbine, Miss Car.
lotta Leclercq.

ROYAL OL V MPICI THEATRE.

Lassee and Manager, Mr. Farren.

THIS EVENING will be presented liucksione's Drama of
ISAR r:LLE ; or, Woman's Life. Supported by %,essrs. Ferrer',
jun., fToskins, Compton, and Shalders; Miss H. Gordon and Mrs. A.
Arter which, the glorious new Cemic Pantomime, entitled
ROMEO AND JULIET; or, Harlequin Queen Nab and the
World of Dreams. Harlequ n, Mr. Forest; Columbine, Miss Marie
Charles ; Sprite, Mr. G. Thompson ; Pantaloon, Mr. Tanner ;
Clown, Mr. Edwi.l Edwardes, who will introduce his wonder-
fully-trained dogs, Amy, Tasso, and tee monster dog, Snarleyou.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four, under the superintendence
of Mr. Edward Chatterton.

' ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
° Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Immense triumph. The New Pantomime, the greatest hit eve
achieved in this Theatre; which, with Uncle Tom's Cabin, and
wondrous Fears in the Arena, form the most varied and powerful
attraction in London.
THIS EVENING, January 6, and during the week, the Enter-
tainments will commence with the increasingly successful Drama
of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN.
To be followed by a brilliant Routine of Batty's peerless Scenes
in the Arena, supported by the most eminent Artistes of the day.
To conclude with Nelson Lee's Grand Equestrian Christmas
Comic 'Pantomime, entitled FORTUNIO AND HIS HORSE
COMRADE; or, Harlequin and the Seven Gifted Men. Harle-
quin, Mr. IT. Hemming ; Columb ne, Mdlle. Christine ; Clown, Mr.
Gardner Bolen° ; Pantaloon, Mr. Priorson ; Sprites, Messrs. Hem-
ming and R. Hemming.
Doors open at Hall-past Six o'clock. To commence at Seven.
Pox-ottice open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West.

HIGH WATER AT LOND,

lON BRIDGE.

T m DAY —Morning 38 min. after 10 I Evening 13 min.aft. 11
o-Moaaow—Morning 46 gain. after 11 I Evening 0 min.aft. 0

THE WEATHER.—Sum OFFICE, JAN. 6.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
49—highest since noon yesterday.
36—lowest this morning and during the night.
45—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 29.62.

WIND, S. by .W., fresh and stormy ; morning, cloudy
—afternoon, blustrous rain, with hail. .

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

THURSDAY, JAN. 6, 1853.

State of the wind and weather at each of the following
places at nine o'clock yesterday morning. The stations
are arranged in order of latitude.
SOUTHAMPTON—W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
FOLKESTONE—S.W., light breeze—overcast.
TUNBRIDGE—S.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
BASINGSTOKE—S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
GREENWICH—S,W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
SWINDON—S.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
CAMBRIDGE—S.W., gentle breeze—cloudless.

YARMOUTH— S.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.

The returns from the following places indicate the state
iS the weather on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock :
MULLINGAR— S., strong breeze—heavy rain.
GREENWICH—S., strong breeze—overcast.
WHITBY—S., heavy gale—overcast.
SNAP—S., hard wind—rain.

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LONDON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1853.

THE QUARTER'S REVENUE.

The Revenue Returns for the financial year and
quarter ending the Vth January instant—which
will be found in another part of this day's impres-
sion—continue to afford the most satisfactory evi-
dence of the general prosperity enjoyed by all
classes of Her MAJESTY'S subjects, and of the
almost miraculous elasticity of the national re-
sources. Notwithstanding the fiscal reductions
that have been made within the last twenty-two
years—reductions amounting in the whole to no
less than 22,352,3931., against which there was
only 9,189,2251., leaving a clear balance of
13,163,1681. in favour of the tax-payer—we find
that the sums received into the Exchequer, and
applicable to the liquidation of the national lia-
bilities and the maintenance of the national
establishments, exceed the receipts before these
vast concessions were entered on, and that the
surplus at the disposal of the Financial
Minister is as great at this moment
as it was at any time since 1828. We only hope
that the spirit of Sir CHARLES WOOD may not so
far prevail as to convert that which ought to be a
blessing into a source of embarrassment and dif-