The Sun.
London, England, 1853-06-16 00:00:00

RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS.

THE GREAT NORTHERN RAlLWAY.—Traffic return for
the week ending June 5, 1853 (283 miles) £15,625 n 7
Corresponding week last year (2234 miles) 11,469 1 9
LANCASHIRE AND YORKSHIRE RAlLWAY.—Traffic re-
turn for the week ending June 12, 1853 .. 6 9
Corresponding week last year 17,737 13 0

CHESTER AND HOLYHEADRAILWAY.—Traffic return for
the week ending June 12, 1853 2A,359 15 1
Corresponding week last year 3,223 4 8

Increase in 1853 £1,136 10 5
GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WESTERN RAlLWAY.—Traffic re-
',am for the week ending June 11,1853 D 4,812 2 9
Corresponding week last year 4,160 17 3
Increase in 1853

£651 5 7
CORK AND BANDON RAlLWAY.—Traffic return for the
week ending June 11, 1853 £lBO 4 4
Corresponding week last year 173 17 7

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ROYAL THAMES YACHT
viColLautEed.—thTeHsEallinDgrsrPeluTElaD.
SCHOONER RICE.—The sailing committee, after a very
lengthened investigation into the circumstances of this
e'dilsiaqvuianlgified, and that the prize is
case, in which it will be remembered that Captain Free-
ston, of the Violet, protested against Mr. Bartlett, of
the Sveridge, on the ground of foul sailing, have at
length come to a decision, which we lose no time in
communicating to our yachting readers. That decision
is, that aotf thethe Selvuebr,i digs
therefore awarded,to Lord Alfred Paget's Rosaline.

BANKRUPTCY.—Whereas the name of JOHN
STRUTT appeared in the "Gazette" of last evening, de-
sc nOed as of No. 3. Catherine-street, Newspaper Proprietor, Printer,
and Publi-her. The Proprietors of THE ERA beg to state that the
said John ritrutt does not reside or carry on business in such capacity
at the above r ddress, nor hes he been in any way connected with
THE ERA Newspap-r since the 19th of Feb, 'Lary last, on which day
31r. WILLIAM WILLorT became the purchaser of John Strutt's share
in the said pro'. erty.
15th June, 1853.

THEATRE; ROYAL, H A YMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Backstone.
THIS EVENING, Jaws 26,
Will be performed (the Tenth time) THE CRUEL KINDNESS.
Characters by Messrs. Barry Sullivan. Howe, W. Farren, Rogers,
Corri, and Buckstone ; Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Mrs. L. S. Buckingham'
Miss Reynolds, &e.
To be followed by RAPPINGS AND TABLE MOVINOS.
After which, ME. BUCKSTONE'S ASCENT OF MOUNT PAR.
NASSUS.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, JUNs 16,
Will be performed PERFECTION. Principal characters by Mr
W. Lacy and Miss C. Leclercq.
Atter which, will be presented Lord Byron's Tragedy of SAR-
DANAPALUs. Principal characters by Mr. and Mrs. C. Kean.
To conclude with TURNING THE TABLES.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestrie.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 16,

Wil be perfc.rmcd TRYING IT ON. Principal character by Mr.
C. Mathews

After which, A WoNDERFUL WOMAN. Characters by Messrs,
C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Madame Vestris, &c.
To be followed by THE LAWYERS. Characters by Messrs. C.
Mathews, F. Matthews, and Ruby; Mrs. F. Matthews, &c.
After which, A BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster. —Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, JUNZ 16,
Will be performed A DESPERATE GAME. Supported by Mr.
L. Murray, and Messrs. Keeley and J. Rogers; Miss Woolgar and
Mrs. Laws.
To be followed by TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
After which, NORMA.
To which will be added A MODEL OF A WIFE.
To conclude with THE DANCING SCOTCHMAN.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager. Mr. W. Cooke.

LAST FIVE NIGHTS of THE CHASE, which must be withdrawn
for the production of the Grand Military Spectacle of the BATTLE
OF WATERLOO, on SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, the Anniversary
of the great national victory.

THIS EVENING, Jinn 16,

And during the week, the Entertainments will commence with the
highly successftil Hippo Drama, with new scenery, costumes, and
appointments, entitled THE CHASE, er LIFE ON THE TURF—
illustrating a Sporting Man's Career.
To be succeeded by graceful and classical equestrian Achievements
in Scenes of the ARENA, supported by the most talented Artistes
in Europe.
The Equestrian Wonder, Miss Emily Cooke, will appear in her
unparalleled Feat of Leaping through 16 balloons, botn forward and
backward, never before attempted by any other Artiste, and which
has been nightly greeted with deafening applause.
To conclude with the Melodrama of THE FOREST OF BONDY,
in which the celebrated Dog Hector will appear.
Box-shoe open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 16,
CHUSAN and the FEAST OF LANTERNS.
Splendid MENAGERIE, containing a vast number of Specimens of
Natural History, including an Orang-Outan, the only one exhibiting
in this country.
GODFREY'S unrivalled MILITARY BAND. Vocal and Instrumental
Concert. At Dusk a most brilliant display of Fireworks.

HIGH WATER AT LONDI

lON BRIDGE.

THII DAT —Morning 53 min. after 8 I Evening 25 min.aft.
To-Moaaow—Morning 57 min. after 9 I Evening 28 min.aft, 10

THE WEATHEIL—Sux OFFICE, JUNE 16.
THERMOMETER, IN TEE SHADE.
74—highest sinco noon yesterday.
57—lowest this morning and during the night.
71— this day at noon.

BAROMETER, 30'16.
WIND, S. -Fine sunshiny weather, with light breeze.

SUIT.