The Sun.
London, England, 1853-01-17 00:00:00

CIRCULATION OF THE LONDON MORNING PAPERS.

THE MORNING ADVERTISER.
The Stamp Returns of the circultecn of the MORNING
NBWSPAPEIIS in 1850, the latest pubrAl id, give the following
results :
MORNING ADVERTISER • . • 1,549,843
Daily News 1 152,000
Morning Herald . 1 139,000
Morning Chronicle 912,547
Mornjng Post • • . . . 828.000
It will be observed from this statement that, omitting the " Times,"
the circulation of the MORNING DVERTISER was then far
above that of its morning contemporaries. Early in 1851 the
MORNING ADVERTISER was permonently enlarged to a doable
sheet, and since that time it has met with a mensure 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
;ournalism. Were the Stamp Returns to be given down to the
present time, the relative circulation of the 31ORNING ADVER-
TISER to its four morning contemporaries (assuming that their
circulation has undergone no diminution) would be as follows:
MORNING ADVERTISER . .
Daily News 1152,000
Morning Herald 1 139,000
Morning Chronicle 912 547
Morning Post

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 eTery Morning, at 127, Fleet-street, London.

THEATER ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Farewell Season of Mr. Benjamin Webster as Lessee and Manager.

THIS EVENING, Jan. 17,
Wlll be performed the popular and highly successftd Comedy of
MASKS AND FACES; or, Before and Behind the Curtain—by
Messrs. Benjamin Webster, Leigh Murray, and Stuart; Mrs. Stir-
ling, Mrs. Leigh Murray, Miss F. Maskell, and Miss Rosa Bennett.
After which, the gorgeous Extravaganza, entitled LEO THE
TERRIBLE.
To conclude with the Farce of BOX and COX MARRIED and
SETTLED.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vested.
THIS EVENING, JAN. 17,

Will be performed the Comic Drama called A PHENOMENON
IN A SMOCK-FROCK, Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, F.
Matthews, and Horncastle ; Miss F. Baker and Miss C. Mitchell.

After which, the new end popular original Fairy Extravaganza,
entitled THE GOOD WOMAN IN THE WOOD, in which Messrs.
F. Matthews, Suter, Ilorncastle, and Templeton; Madame Vestrb,
Miss Julia St. George, Miss Robertson, Miss Martindale, Miss Ellis,
Miss Wyndham, Miss Eglinton, and Miss Rosina Wright will appear.
To conclude with LITTLE TODDLEKINS.

sole Agent for the Private Boxes, Mr. W. Allcroft, 15, New
Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII.

Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, JAN. 17,

Will be presented the powerful new Drama of SLAVE LIFE ; or,
Uncle Tom's Cabin—by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, Cullenford, 0. Slrtth,
and Emery ; Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgsr, Miss Lav-a Honey,
and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the gloriously successful Comic Pantomime, called
NELL GWTNNE ; or, Harlequin Merrie Monarch. Principal
Danseuse, Mdlle. Auriol ; Clown, Flexmore.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean.
THIS EVENING, JAN. 17,

Will be performed Shakspere's Play of KING JOHN'. Principal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, W. Lacy, Ryder, Addison, Meadows,
J. Vining, Terry, Graham, F. Cooke, Everett, Vezin, and Cathcart;
Miss Phillips, Miss Desborough, Miss Murray, Miss Kate Terry, Mrs.
Daly, and Mrs. C. Kean.
To conclude with the new and original Grand Comic Christ-
mas Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN CHERRY AND FAIR
STAR; or, The Green Bird, the Dancing Waters, and the
Singing Tree. Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clot% a, Mr. Huline ; Pan-
taloon, Mr. Paulo; Columbine, Miss Carlotta Leciercq.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Farren.
THIS EVENING, Jax. 17,

Will be presented LILIAN GERVAIS. Supported by Messrs.
Compton, W. Farren, jun., Hoskins, Cooke, Edgar, Bender, and
Clifton; Miss Anderton and Miss H. Gordon.

Atter which, ROMEO AND JULIET; or, Harlequin Queen
Nab and the World of Dreams. Crown, Mr. Edwin Edwardes,
with his highly-trained dogs.

Box-office open trom Eleven till Four, under the superintendence
of Mr. Edward Chatterton.

ASTLET'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Crowded Nightly to witness the Extraordinary Holiday Attractions
THIS EVENING, Jex. 17,
And during the Week, the Performances will commence with
UNCLE TOM'S CABIN (50th time).
After which, Batty's peerless Scenes in the Arena.
To conclude with the successful Pantomime of FORTUNIO AI7D
HIS HORSE COMRADE; or, Harlequin and the Seven Gifted
Men.

On THURSDAY, .Tax. 20, another Grand JU V ENILE NIGHT,
on which occasion the Pant mime will be played—first followed by
brilliant Pieces in the Circle, And concluding with a Laughable
FARCE.
Doors open at Half-past Six o'clock. To commence at Seven.
Box-office open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
This DAY —Morning 1 kin. after 7 ( Evening 24 min.aft 7
o-Moaaow—Morning 48 min. after 7 Evening 18 min.aft. 8

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

MONDAY, JAN. 17, 1853.
State of the wind and weather at each of the following
places at nine o'clock on Saturday morning. The stations
are arranged in order of latitude.
HASTINGS—S.S.W. strong breeze—rain.
SOUTHAMPTON—S.W., strong breeze—rain.
TIINBEIDGE—S.W. hard wind—scud, rain.
BASINGSTOKE—N. W., hard wind—overcast.
GREENWICH—S., strong breeze—rain.
SWINDON—S.W., strong breeze—rain.
LHIGHToN—S.W., stroll.. breeze—rain.
CAMBRIDGE—S., gentle breeze—rain.
YARMOUTH— S. strong breeze—rain.
HOLYHEAD—S.W., strong breeze—rain.
LANCASTER—S.E., strong breeze—heavy rain.
WHITBY—S., strong breeze—rain.
DARLINGTON—E., strong breeze—overcast, snow.
SHAP—E., strong breeze—snow.
The returns from the following places indicate the state
of tho weather on Friday morning at nine o'clock :
LIMERICK—S.W., calm—partially cloudy.
MCLLINGAR—S.E., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
HOLYHEAD—N., gentle breeze—fine.
LANCASTER—N., gentle breeze—cloudless.
WHrrBY—N.W., gentle breeze—principally clear.
DARLINGTON—W.N.W., strong breeze—cloudless,
sharp frost.
SHIP—W., calm—partially cloudy.