The Sun.
London, England, 1838-05-29 00:00:00

THE COLOSSEUM.

M. Alexandre, of the'Theatre 6,,mnase, at Paris, is now performing
in a series of French plays, at the Colosseum, with a company, in.
eluding M. Cloup, M. Bazin, Madlle. Forgeot, Madame Prague, and
others. The performances last night were the amusing vaudeville
of Clermont, and Le Coche d'Auxerre, ou Scul pour Sept, a piece
written by M. Alexandre for the purpose of displaying his own pe-
culiar powers of mimicry, and in which he performs seven different cha-
racters. The performances were greeted throughout with great and de-
served applause. The disguises he assumes are far more complete and
extraordinary than anything we have ever before witnessed in an enter-
tainment of this nature. The individual Alexandre disappears altoge-
ther; face, figure, voice, are entirely altered, as each new character steps
on the stage, and brings with him a different body—one might almost
say a different soul. In the piece of last night, for instance, you
were first introduced to M. Alexandre in propria persona,
a very timid, young-looking man, who seemed to tremble a little before
his new audience, and spoke in a voice scarcely audible; before almost
he had time to make his exit (certainly before a quiet and deliberate
person could have opened or shut a door) an Englishman stood before
you, red whiskered, deep voiced, and talking his baragouin of French
with an admirable blundering gravity. The imitation was so good,
that people at first did not understand it; they though he was a fresh
actor. Next came a woman, Mademoiselle Amenaide Chicot, fille
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of any one woman from another. An
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scarcely tumbles over his eyes when, at the other end of the stage, ap-
pears quite a different character—a man with a most natural hump on
his shoulders, every one of his limbs out of their places—with the face,
the motion, and above all, the voice of a humpback.

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LORD BROUGH.A.III.—On his recent tour, at
Brussels his Lordship was received with great honour, and with the most
profound respect. After being closeted with the King, be went to the
Chamber of Representatives, accompanied by Sir Robert Adair, and on
being recognized in the Ambassador's tribune, all the Members rose
simultaneously and bowed, as a compliment to a man whose great talents
and immense mental power had rendered him celebrated over the whole
of Europe.

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Mr. Grant starts for Inverness-shire on the ConFer-
vative interest in place of The Chisholm, who has accepted the Chiltern
Hundreds, in consequence of ill health. We understand there is to be a
contest, and it behoves the electors to be on their guard against anything
in the nature of a surprise.—Morning Post.
We have authority to state, that the regulations for
the approach and departure of the company attending the entertainment
to be given on the 30th May instant, by his Royal Highness the Duke of
Sussex, at Kensington Palace, are as follow : —The gates into Hyde-park
will be open for company going to the Palace; but the Kensington.gate
will be closed on their return, except for the Royal carriages. After passing
out of the Kensington gate from Hyde-park, the carriages going to set
down will keep the right-hand side of the road to the entrance gate of
the Palace, and thus avoid crossing that great thoroughfare in order to
enter. No carriage which quite the file will be permitted to enter till
the whole of the file has passed. No carriage will be permitted to return
by this gate during the night. Tha carriages, after setting down, will
be shewn by the police the ground upon which they are to wait; and
after taking up the company they will return to town by the Uxbridge.
road; and if they are going to Grosvenor square, or that part of the
town, they may enter at Cumberland-gate, and go out at Grosvenor gate,
Stanhope-gate, or Hyde-park-corner. Should there be any carriages
with company from the westward, they will be permitted to enter at the
Palace-gate alternately with the carriages from town.

According to accounts received by the Great
Western steam-ship, it is generally believed in the United States that
the disputed boundary line wi❑ again be referred to arbitration.
NORTH WALES.—The visitor to this delightful
and romantic region is promised a s ery attractive companion in Mr.
Bennett's forthcoming " Pedestrian Guide." The author has not only
examined and described the most remarkable scenes in the Principality,
but has also introduced into his work no less than twenty etchings, by
his friend Mr. Alfred Clint, who accompanied him during his excursions,
Various original \Velsh melodies are likewise given, to heighten the
other attractions of the work. All the objects of interest, as well as the
legends connected with them, are vividly set forth, and the names of the
best inns, the fishing stations, distances from place to place, and every
other kind of information requisite for the traveller, will be found duly
noted down.

The Animals' Friend Society last week caused
Martin Hancock to be fined 14s. by Mr. Jeremy, for having cruelly
whipped a horse, and James Jones, John Croulley, Thomas Andrews,
George Norman, Thomas Cogging and James Powell, each to be also
fined by Mr. Trail], but we regret to fled that though their offences were
of great cruelty, they were not fined more than ss. and costs each ;
Powell was also ordered to find bail for an assault on the prosecutors.

TATTERSALL' S—YESTERDA
The room, the yard, and every part of the premises appropriated
to the public were thronged for several hours, and a good deal done
on the Derby ; the crowd, however, was so dense that we may pos-
sibly have mistaken noise for business. ' Scott's declaration that his
stable would produce only three runners, namely, Cobham, Bretby,
and Albemarle, gave increased force to the desire to back Cobham,
whose advance froth 9 to 6 to 1 we noticed in yesterday's paper ; at
the beginning 3 to 1 was taken ; and at the other parts of the after-
noon 10 to 3 and 7 to 2 to a large amount, the average at the end
being .10 to 3 or takers of cto 2. The Grey was also in high
favour, but was not backed so heavily. Phcenix, without under.
going any marked decline in the odds, was evidently in less estima-
tion than before—very little was laid out on him. Young Row-
ton's friends were on the alert; 9 to 1 was taken with avidity, and
only Bto 1 offered at the close of the room. lon was backed at 12
to 1 till the layers shut up. He left off at 11 to 1 (takers).
D'Egville was in no great demand, nor was anything material done
on the outside lot. The Oaks is still a very languid affair, nothing
being talked of but Ninny and Barcarolle. As yesterday was the
last public day at Hyde Park-corner for the comins, Derby, specu-
lators on that race and the Oaks will meet at the Grand Hotel,
Covent-garden, for evening betting in town ; those staying at or
near Ensom will find the requisite accommodation at the Assembly
Room (Spread Eagle). Latest prices :
THE DERBY (TO-MORROW).
10 to 3 agst Mr. H. Combes's Cobham—take 7 to 2
4 to 1 agst Lord G. Bentinck's Grey Momus—take 13 to 4
5 to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Phcenix—offered
8 to 1 agst Mr. Payne's Yopng Rowton—take 9 to 1
10 to 1 agst Col. Peel's lon—take 11 to 1
12 to 1 agst Ld G. Bentinck's D'Egville—taken & after offered
20 to 1 agst Captain Berkeley's Bullion—taken
30 to 1 agst Lord Stradbroke s Beggarman—offered
30 to 1 agst Mr. E. Peel's The Early Bird—taken
30 to 1 agst Mr. Forth's Conservator—offered
35 to 1 agst Sir J. Mill's Volunteer
35 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Bretby—offered
40 to 1 agst Lord Westminster's Albemarle—offered
40 to 1 agst Mr. Worrall's Dormouse
50 to 1 agst Sir G. Heathcote's Amato—taken
50 to 1 agst Duke of Grafton's Chemist—taken
50 to 1 agst Gen. Grosvenor's Daedalus--taken
3000 to 30 agst Mr. I3uckley's Tom—taken
2000 to 16 agst Sir J. Boswell's Constantine—taken
1000 to 10 agst Lord Suffield's Bamboo—taken
Brothjr to Jupiter is disqualified by the death of his owner, Mr.
Johnson.
THE OARS (FRIDAY)._
11 to 2 agst Mr. E. Peel's Ninny—taken
6 to 1 agst Lord Albemarle's 13arearolle—taken
7 to 1 itgst Mr. Batson's Vespertilio •
8 to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Glenara—taken
P 2 to 1 agat Lord Suffield's Callists—taken
12 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Rowton's dam filly—taken
The races commenced to. day at one o'clock with the Craven
Stakt s.

KELSO SPRING RACES, MAY 21 AND 22.
FIRST DAY.

The Kelso Gold Cup, or Piece of Plate, value 150 guineas ; 100
guineas given by 1). Robertson, Esq., and increased by subscrip-
tion of 10 sovs. each, the rest in specie, for horses of all ages
Two mile heats. The winner to be sold for 600 toys., if de-
manded in the usual way ; three yrs, 7st. 41b ; four, Bst. 91b ;
five, 9st ; six and aged, 9st. 31b. Mares and geldings allowed
31b. 10 Subs.
Mr. Robertson's ch. g. Olympic, aged, 9st...M‘Donald 4 1 2 1
Mr. W. Ramsay's b. h. Vestment, aged, 9st. 31b ... 2 2 1 2
Sir W. Scott's b. h. 'The Count, aged, 9st. 31b 1 3 3 dr
Mr. Merry's ch. c. Beddershin, 4 yrs, 9st. 31b ...... 3 dr
Earl of Haddington na b. g. Robin Roughhead, aged dr
Earl of Eglinton's eh. c. Achilles, 3 yrs, 7st. 41b
Mr. J. Fairley na. b. g. Luther, 5 yrs, Bst. 111 b dr
The first and second heats were well contested, and were won by
about a neck. The third heat was also closely run ; and the fourth,
which terminated the race, was only gained, after a severe struggle,
by about a ler gth.
The Omniparity Plate, added to a subscription of 3 sons. each.
Heats, mile and a half.
Mr. Hodgson's b. m. Calista, 6 yrs, 12st. 31b ...Owner 4 1 1
Mr. Jones's c. g. The Pilgrim, aged, 13st 1 2 dr
Mr. Tait's hr. m. Tweedside, aged, 13st ... 2 3 dr
Mr. Warton's b. m., 4 yrs, 12st
Mr. Renton's ch. m., 5 yrs, h. b., 12st dr
The first and second heats were won easy, and the third'was a
walk over by Calista, but a protest was lodged against the qualifica-
tions of the owner of Calista.
The Duke of Buceleuch's Plate, value 50 •EOVS. j given by him for
horses the property of Farmers residing within the limits of his
Hunt. Heats, once round and a distance.
Sir. J. Laing's Birthday, 5 yrs, 12st. 91b Mr. Laing 2 1 1
Mr. Binnie's The Laird's Brother, aged, 13st 11b I 2 2
Mr. Paterson's ch. g. Verity
This was a capital race, each heat being keenly contested between
Birthday and the Laird's Brother.
Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, p.p., for horses that have been regu-
larly hunted during the preceding season. Gentlemen riders.
12st. each. 6 Subs.
Mr. Robertson's b. g. Robin Roughhead, aged... Captain
Richardson
Lord F. Fitzclarence na. gr. g. Sportsman, 6 yrs
Mr. Baillie na. br. g. Donald Caird, 5 yrs 2 3
The Marquis of Breadalbane na. ch. g. Conservative, aged 3 4
Earl of Haddington na. hr. g. Rupert, aged dr.
Earl of Eglinton's b. g. Pilot, aged
The first heat was well contested by Robin Roughhead and
Donald Caird, and won by about a length; in the second heat,
Robin Roughhead was extremely hard pressed by Sportsman, and
the race was only gained by a neck, after a severe struggle.
Sweepstakes of 5 bolls oats each, p.p., for horses of all ages whieh
have never started except for Matches, Hunters' Stakes, Cock-
tail Stakes, Oats Stakes, or Farmers' Plates. Heats one mile
and a half. Four Subs.

Mr. Thomson's b. g. Preston, 12st. 101 b., aged...Nlr. Usher 1 I
Mr. Pringle's bl. g. Roderick, 4 yrs, lOst. 41b
Mr. 13ailie's br. g. Donald Caird, 5 yrs, Ilst. 91b dr

SECOND DAY.
The Duke of Roxburghe's Plate or Cup, value 50 guineas, for
horses of all ages. Heats, one mile and a half. 10 Subs.
Mr. W. Ramsay's b. g. Luther, 5 yrs, Bst. 51b ...... walked over
A Plate to be raised by Subscription, for Horses of all ages, 'the
the property of Farmers, who occupy at least 50 acres of
arable land, or their sons following the same profession. But
no Horse that ever started for 50/. in Plate or Stakes, before the
day of nomination, Will be allowed to start. To be ridden by
Farmers or their sons. Heats once round and a distance. The
winner to be sold for 120 sovs., if demanded in the usual way.
5 Subs.
Mr. Baigrie's br. m. Princess, 6 yrs, 12st. 10;b...111r. Young I 1
Mr. Craig's ch. e. Moorcock, 4 yrs, 11st 2 2
Mr. Piingle's hl. g. Roderick, 43 rs, 11st 3 3
Mr. T. Cossar's ch. m. Rocket, 4 yrs, list 4 dr
Mr. Paterson's eh. g. Verity, 6 yrs, 12st. 101 b
The Caledonian Hunters' Gold Cup, value 100 Sovs., by subscrip-
tions of 10 Sovs. each, for horses the property of Members or
Subscribers to any Fox-hunting establishment in Scotland, which
have been regelarly hunted by them this season. Heats one mile
and a half.
Mr. W. Cossar's Conservative, aged, 10st. 41b......N0b1e 2 1 1
Mr. Robertson's br. g. Rupert, aged, 9st. 131 b... .. 1 3
Mr. Boag's hr. g. Donald Caird, 5 yrs, lOt. 111 b......... 3 2 3
The first heat was so closely run that many were of opinion that
it was a dead heat ; the Judge, however, decided that Rupert had
gained it, but only by half a head. The second heat was won easy.
The third was well contested, but ultimately gained easy.
Lord John Scott's Plate or Cup, value SOL, added to a Handicap
Sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, 2 sovs. ft. Heats, mile and a half.
Mr. W. Ramsay's b. g. Luther, 5 vrs, Bst. 21b...J.Cartwright I 1
Mr. Merry's ch. c. Bedershin, 4 yrs, 7st. 101 b
'Mr. Binnie's ch. g. The Laird's Brother, aged, let. 101 b 3 3
Mr. Tait's br. m. Tweedside, aged, 7st. 81b
The following were drawn :—Sir W. Scott's b. h. The Count,
aged, Bst. 61b ; Mr. W. R. Ramsay's b. h. Vestment, aged, est.
91b ; Mr. W. R. Ramsay's br. g. Centurion, 5 yrs, Bst ; Mr. Ro-
bertson's b. g. Robin Ronghhead, aged, Bst. 61b ; Mr. Robertson's
br. g. Rupert, aged, Bst. 41b ; Mr. Warton's b. m. by Corinthian,
4 vrs, ist. 41b ; Merry's b. m. Florentia, 5 yrs, Bst.—The first
heat contested between Luther and Tweedside, but won rather
easy;
_the second heat won by about a length and a half.
The Kelso Plate of 50/., given by the Inhabitants of the Town.
and Sir William Sciet and Mr. Baillie, for horses of all ages.
Heats, one mile and a half. The winner to be sold for 250/, if
demanded, &c. Mares and geldings allowed 31b.
Mr. W. 11. Ramsay's br. g. Centurion, 5 yrs, Bst. 111b...J.
Cartwright
1 1
Mr. Bell's br. h. Swainby, 5 yrs, 9st ..
Mr. Jaques's ch. g. Billy Boy, aged, 9st 6 3
Mr. Renton's ch. m. Velocipede, 5 yrs, Bst. I llb
Mr. Merry's hr. m. Florentia, 5 yrs, Bst. 111 b
.. 2 .5
Mr. Robertson's b. g. Robin Roughhead, aged, 95t......... 3 dr
The following were drawn :—Mr. W. Ramsay's br. g. Luther,
5 yrs, Bst. I Ilb ; Mr. Tait's br. m. Tweedside, aged, 9st ; Mr.
Jones's ch. g. The Pilgrim, aged ; Mr. Binnie's ch. g. The Laird's
Brother, aged, 9st ; Mr. Robertson's br. g. Berwickshire, 5 yrs,
Bst. 111 b ; Mr. Hodgson's b. m. Calista, 6 yrs, 9st.--This was a
good race. The first heat was well contested by Florentia, and the
second by Swainby. Centurion gained only by about a neck.

GARDENING OPERATIONS FOR
THE WEEK.

(From the Gardeners' Gazette.)
Take cuttings from choice heart's ease, and strike them under a
hand-glass ; take care that the sun does not reach them. The small
shoots which spring from the bottom, pulled off when an inch, or au
inch and a half long, will strike almost immediately.
DAHLIAS may now be planted out in well dressed ground, allowing
them, at least, six feet from row to row, and five feet in the row, or
even more room if you have it.

SEEDLING DAtims may be planted out a foot apart in the row, and
the rows three feet apart ; because the single and bad ones should be
pulled up as fast as they bloom, and there will be ample room for what.
ever may be worth growing.

A URICULAS must have shade, air, and all the rain, but must be exa.
mined every week to see that the drainage is perfect; many persons re.
pot at this time half the stray plants of each sort ; but we think them
very apt to throw up autumn blooms when thus pushed.
AMERICAN PLANTS that have been forced should be planted out in a
peat bed to make their summer growth, the straggling branches being
cut in first ; and if the whole plant has become straggling and awkward,
the best way is to cut it down all over into a compact form.
GREENHOUSE PLANTS may now have the open air; take care to lay a
good coat of ashes fur them to stand on, or, what is good, rough
gravel pebbles, or pavement slates, or something of that kind, to pre.
vent the worms getting into the pots. Let the situation be sheltered
from winds, and have them axamined, and, such as may require it, wa.
tcred
It may be well, before they make their summer growth, to cut in all
awkward branches, and give the slips a chance of striking.
Give potsroom to all that require it, by shifting them to pots a size or
two larger, and be careful that the compost is well closed round the
old ball.
IlcAnis, and plants of similar habit, must not have too much sun;
they will be well in some place where they can have all the air, occasional
rains, and good shade.

The Kitchen Garden operations continue much the same.
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CTREENWICII AND ITS VETERANS.—The maw
naval work announced for immediate publication under the title of
" The Greenwich Pensioners," is from the pen of an officer who fills an
important situation in the Hospital. it is written somewhat on the
plan of Mr. Gleig's " Chelsea Pensioners," consisting of a series or
sketches of those stirring adventures which have befallen the more re-
markable veteran inhabitants of the Hospital. In addition, however, to
these attractive stories, we understand that the author has given a most,
interesting account of the establishment itself from its foundation. The
visitors to Greenwich, therefore, and, indeed, all who feel an interest is
the records of the naval lry of Old England, will not, we are sure,
rest content till this work g
iso in their hands.
The principal towns of South Wales are exerting
themselves in a truly praiseworthy manner in favour of the r
negroes ; several of their petitions for emancipation have been already
presented, and others,are progressing.