The Sun.
London, England, 1853-11-05 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRITRY-LANE.-THIS
EVENING.—Mr. E. T. SMITH, Lessee, respeetfullY Informs
bis friends and patrons that he has, regardless of expense, engaged
a galaxy of EQUESTRIAN TALENT never before assembled con-
junctively, even in this the Metropolis of Nations, and by whom the
classic development of the hippodramatic art obtained a triumph
every evening unmatched In the history of such performances. The
gymnastic artistes were equally successful. The victory of the
Vaulters was completed, in the throwing of nearly 200 somersaults
by 0. Dale and Barnes, the European and American champions.
The Twelfth Exhibition will take place THIS EVENING, Novem-
ber 5, when Mr. Smith earnestly but respectfully solicits a continua-
tion of that support which he so gratefully recognises.

THEATRE ROYAL, EiLYhLARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Bnckstone.
THIS EVENING, Nov. 5,

be performed A CURE FOR LOVE. Characters by Messrs.
Chippendale, Villiers, and Buckstone ; Mrs. Stanley, Miss Vining.
To be followed by MIDAS. Characters by Misses Featherstone
Ormonde, and Mrs. Poynter.
To conclude with FOUNDED ON FACTS. Supported by Mr.
Compton.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Casat.as KEAN.
THIS EVENING, Nov. 5.
Will be performed THE LANCERS ; or, The Gentleman's Son.
Principal characters by Messrs. Meadows, Ryder, Everett, 11. Mellon
and D. Fisher; Mrs. Winstanley, Mrs. W. Lacy, Mrs. Daly, and C.
Leciercq.
To be followed by MARCO SPADA. Supported by Messrs. W.
LaCY, J. Chester, Ryder, Graham, and Everett ; Miss Heath and C.
Leclercq.

LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
THIS EVENING, Nov. 5,
Will be performed THE GAME OF SPECULATION. Principal
character by Mr. C. Mathews.
After which, THE COMMENCEMENT OF A BID FARCE
which, however (it is hoped), will turn out to be WRIGHT AT
LAST (WI time). Principal character by Mr. Wright.
To conclude with A CURIOUS CASE. Principal character by
Mr. C. Mathews.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, Nov. 5,
Will be performed THE DISCARDED SON. Characters by
Leigh Murray, Paul Bedford, and Keeley ; Mrs. Keeley and Miss
Woolgar,
After which, THE CAMP AT CHOBHAM.
To be followed by "HOTEL CHARGES!" or, How to Cook
•' A Biftln."
To conclude with COMING OF AGE.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING, Nov. 5,
Emery, F. Robson, Cooper, and Galli ;
Will be performed THE CAMP AT THE OLYMPIC. Charac-
ters by Messrs. A. Wigan.
Mesdames A. Wigan, Stirling, P. Horton, Chatterley, E. Turner, and
Wyndham.
Principal characters
To be followed by PLOT AND PASSION.
by Mr. F. Robson and Mrs. Stirling.

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
SECOND WEEK of the GRAND EQUESTRIAN JUBILEE,
With an entire change in the SCENES of the ARENA, forming the
second monster Programme of the series arranged for the purpose
of introducing the unequalled Equestrian and Gymnastic talent of
this far-famed Establishment.
THIRD WEEK of Miss KATE COOKE, whose graceful daring
and finished mode of managing her beautiful and most perfectly
trained steed, Snowdrop, in the highest school of ménage con-
tinues to be received with increased admiration and applause.
The world's wonder, Miss EMILY COOKE, will appear every even-
ing in her matchless Feat of Leaping through 16 balloons.
THIS EVENING, Nov. 5,
The Successful Burlesque of JIITITRIVA DECREE, AND THE
FALL OF PILMTON; or, THE FIERY COURSERS OF THE SUN.
To be followed by the Scenes of the ARENA, supported by the
acknowledged favourites and other talented Artistes, for which ex-
tensive arrangements have been made. The extraordinary Artistes
on LA PERCHE, Signor CARLOTTIE and Signor FRA.NCOIS.
To conclude with Mr. W. Cooke's exciting NE W GRAND
GREEK ENTREE, which has been eminently successful.
Boa-office open from Kievan till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West.

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

SATURDAY, Nov.s, 1853.

State of the wind and weather at each of the following
places at nines e o'cloc k yest latitudfrday morning. The stations
are arranged order of e.
TUNBRIDGE—E., calm—foggy.
GREENWICH—S.E., gentle breeze—cloudless.
STROOD—E., gentle breeze—cloudless.
SwiNnox—S.E., light breeze—partially cloudy,
CAMBRIDGE-8.E., gentle breeze—cloudless.
YAnmount—S.E., strong breeze—cloudless.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tips DAY —Morning 11 min.after 4 f Evening 33 min.aft. 4
Ylo-Monaow—Morning 59 min.after 4 1 Evening 54 min.aft. 5

THE WEATHER.—Suu Orrin, Nov. 5.
THEEMOME'rEE, IN THE SHADE.
55—highest since noon yesterday.
48—lowest this morning and during the night.
51—this day at noon.

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Wm, E. Moderate breeze, and dull, cloudy weather.

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LONDON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1853,

New reports are circulated almost hourly as to
the state of affairs in the Danubian Provinces.

By one it is stated that " Bucharest and all the

towns in the Principalities have been placed in a

state of siege," that " Martial law had been pro-
claimed, and correspondence with the Turks pro-
hibited on pain of death." Another statement
said to be made on the authority of a private tele-

graphic despatch from Vienna of the 3d inst., an-
nounces "the defeat of the Turkish corps which had
passed the Danube near Kalafat." It is also stated that
" a conflict had taken place near Dam, in which

many Turks and Russians had been killed, that
the Turks retreated up the river, and had been
followed by the Russians," These are some of

many rumours freely circulated, the object whereof
is probably to enable the "Bears" to get out of
the difficulties in which they have involved them-

selves, and at which they are now thoroughly
affrighted, on the cheapest and easiest terms. it
depends on those who have previously been vic-
timised whether they will let their constant

persecutors escape so easily from the toils
in which they are entangled. Even if these nu-
merous accounts of daily skirmishes be well
founded, if there should indeed be one or more
collisions between the Turkish and Russian troops,
it would not prevent, scarcely retard, the final
settlement of the question.
_ . _

For the reasons that we have already set forth
we altogether discredit the assertion, that " cor-
respondence with the Turks had been prohibited
on pain of death." Nor do we believe that Prince
GORTSCHABOFF has taken the initiative in attempt-
ing to expel Turkish troops from what is still
admitted to be Turkish territory. He has
already declared that he will merely stand
on the defensive, to maintain the posi-
tion which his master has ordered him to
occupy. But NICHOLAS, as yet, at least, pre-
tends that, although he has sent his troops into
the territory, he has not yet made war upon the
Eu-LTAN, and doubtless his servants have received
Peremptory instructions to act in accordance with
is -view of the case. What excuse, then, could there
be for the intruders attempting to expel the law-
ful occupants ?
—to drive out those who, accord-
ing even to the Russian argument, had full right
to be there? 136, ,-,
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prince ORTSCHAKOFF may refuse to
withdraw his troop
or even to retreat a single yard,
but his attacking Turkish troops would completely
dispel the illusion
thathas been practised, and burst
the bubble which IsT
iclioLAs has blown with such
elaborate care. The ezata has at all times evinced
too great a readiness to
disaveowszup thel acts of his
subordinates—to sacrifice
th
general who departs in the slightest
tndatist or theegree from
the strict letter of his instructions, if any benefit
to himself could be derived from
sacrifice
to permit any unnecessary deviation therefrom,
It is true that the occupation of the provinces is
just as unjustifiable an act as would be the attack
on, or expulsion of, the Turkish troops ; but
NICHOLAS chooses to represent it in a diffe-
rent light, and woe to the subordinate who
exposed the duplicity or removed the veil from his
Imperial Master. He would bitterly expiate the
imprudence that led to such a discovery.
Nor would OMER PACHA be much better off if
he wilfully and deliberately chose to disobey the
firman of the SULTAN. Having crossed the
Danube he may refuse to retreat ; but if the
messenger from Constantinople had arrived, he
would scarcely venture to make a general attack
on the enemy. He, too, would stand on the de-
fensive, awaiting fresh advices. Au armistice might
13°581151y be entered into between the opposing Ge-