The Sun.
London, England, 1853-06-20 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

Madame Medori, a prima donna of some celebrity
abroad, made her debut on Saturday night. The opera,
which we understand was selected, and even insisted on
by herself, was Maria di Rohan, one not sufficiently po-
pular in this country to attract a largo audience, nor, as
we think, of itself well calculated to display fully the
powers of an experienced and talented artiste, as there
can be no doubt Madame Medori is. Her voice is cer-
tainly a very fine one—a soprano, full-toned, sweet, and
flexible ; her intonation seemed of unimpeachable just-
ness, her execution clear and as ticulate, and her taste
and style (as shown by her embellishments and manner
of phrasing) pure and musicianlike. Her acting is earn-
est and energetic, we must say, at times, vehement.
Her debut was decidedly successful, but wo hope soon to
see her in a part better suited to the powers which she
evidently possesses.

TilF. PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—Her Majesty and his
Royal Jfk.fliness Prince Albert visited this theatre on
Saturday night, for the purpose of witnessing the mag-
nificent production of Sardanapalus.
ELEVATION OF LORD JOHN RUSSELL TO THE PEER-
AGE.—A report prevailed in the city yesterday that a
vacancy in the representation may shortly be expected,
on account of the elevation of Lord John Russell to the
peerage.—Sunday Times.
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.—The Hon. Lionel Sack-
ville West, now paid attache to her Majesty's mission at
Stuttgardt, is removed to Berlin in the same capacity.
Mr. N. P. T. Barron, now paid attache at Berlin, is ap
pointed to Stuttgardt. The Queen has appointed the
Rev. M. M. Ross td the living of Tomintoul, in the
county of Banff.—Observer.
DEPARTURE OF THE AFRICA.—On Saturday afternoon
the royal mail steam-ship Africa, Capt. Harrison, sailed
from the Mersey with the usual mails for the United
States and British North America, under the charge of
Lieut. Scrivner, Admiralty Agent. Besides the mails
the Africa took out one hundred passengers and a fair
cargo of fine goods.
Sin, DE LACY EVANS.—It is said, we cannot say with
what truth, that Major-General Sir De Lacy Evans,
K.C.8., is to be the commander of the forces at Madras,
in room of Lieut.-General Sir Richard Armstrong,
K.C.B. The recent appointment to the command of a
brigade at Chobham camp seemed indicative of a return
to the duties of his profession ; and a relinquishment of
the civil career, which, we think, he in an evil hour
entered on, will be considered by many of his best friends
as the wisest act of his life. The Chobham camp will
rub off the rust, if any, and turn out once more a very
chivalrous general.—Naval and Military Gazette.
MAJOR-GENERAL ANSON.—This officer, who at pre-
sent represents South Staffordshire in Parliament, will
shortly leave for Calcutta, to take upon himself the duties
of general officer in Bengal, vacant by the retirement of
the brave Sir Joseph Thackwell. General Anson is
brother-in-law to the Earl of Chesterfield and Lord
Forester. He has not seen active service since the
battle of Waterloo. He was for many years Clerk to
the Ordnance and aid-de-camp to the late Duke of Wel-
lington. It may be anticipated that a Liberal will be
returned in his stead for South Staffordshire.

Ma. BENEDICT.—The benefit of this composer and
artist takes place on Wednesday next, at the Hanover-
square-rooms. The programme is of the most satisfac-
tory character, and as Mr. Benedict always fulfils his
promises to the public, it cannot be doubted that the
attendance on this occasion will be as large as usual, it
being his first concert since his return from America
with Jenny Lind.
EXETER HALL.—Under the immediate patronage of
her most gracious Majesty the Queen and his Royal
Highness Prince Albert.—The London Sacred Harmonic
Society will perform Haydn's oratorio, Creation, pre-
ceded by Dr. Elvey's cantanta upon the birth-day of her
Majesty, on Wednesday evening next, June 22, under
the direction of Mr. Surman, founder, and for 20 years
conductor, of the Exeter Hall oratorios. The proceeds
will be devoted to the completion of the new wing of the
hospital for consumption and- diseases of the chest at
Brompton. The band and chorus will consist of nearly
800 performers.
SUSPECTED SUICIDE OF A YOUNG LADY.—Yesterday
(Sunday) afternoon information was forwarded from the
various metropolitan police stations of the discovery of
the body of a young lady that was found on Saturday in
the Regent's Canal, Stepney. Sergeant George Brown,
of the K division of police, has issued the following
description :—Female, about twenty-five years of age,
five feet five inches in height, thin brown hair, black
merino gown, black crape bonnet, muslin do lain petti_
coat, flannel ditto, linen chemise, white stockings, laven_
der colour side lace up boots. A shell having been pro
cured, the body was removed to the Gunmakers' Arms,
public-house, where medical assistance was sent, and
every aid rendered, but life was quite extinct. From the
appearance of the deceased, it is evident that she moved
in a respectable station of life. The body now remains
at thu above-named tavern, to be owned and the inquest
held.
WELLINGTON TESTIMONIAL—THE WELLINGTON AND
UNITED SNIXVICES BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. —On
Saturday a roe.'eting of the subscribers to this proposed
institution was Jield at Willis's Rooms, St. James's, for
the purpose of promoting the foundation of a charity for
the relief of veteran non-commissioned and petty officers,
soldiers, sailors, ,anti marines. Lord Erskine in the
chair. There were on;,y seven persons present, and of
these one stated that he Attended under the impression
that it was to be a ineetitig. of the subscribers to another
institution bearing the same nanslieng o
The.fa reosnollain
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business
transacted was the reading of the minutes of previous
committee meetings, and the pas
pro-
posed by Lord Clarence Paget anal seconded by Sir J.
Ross, appointing an executive council. The names to be
supplied at a future period. Mr. H. Tommy, jun., the
secretary, stated that the funds subscrilied in the country
had not yet been paid in to the London banker, but
when all was collected the sum would amount to between
2,0001. and 3,0001.
THE BAND IN KENSINGTON GARDENS.—The band of
the Regiment of Horse Guards stationed at Knights-
bridge barracks, have commenced their performances in
Kensington Gardens for the summer season. The band
plays from half-past four until half-past six o'clock on
Tuesday and Friday afternoons, and the performance
takes place at the south-eastern point of the gardens,
facing the ride, and almost immediately opposite the
Prince's Gate,