The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-18 00:00:00

perty belonging to M. Alexandre Dumas. The upset
price for the villa and island of Monte Christo, and all
their marvels, was 40,000 f. Two days after this notifi-
cation M. Dumas addressed a letter to some of the jour-
nals, stating that the seizure was only owing to the non-
payment of a miserable debtwhich M. Dumas
did not owe personally, but of whooic h he had, from
great kindness, guaranteed the payment of. It appears
that the signature of I. Dumas had been given in fa-
vour of a M. Laurey, who had not done honour to his
engagements, and that proceedings were commenced
against M. Dumas before he was even aware that the
person who ought to have paid the money had neglected
to do so.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public,
are respectfully informed, that on SATURDAY EVENING, Feb.
20, will be performedL DenizettArs celebra
ItedT Opera of
A FVORA.
Fernando, Signer Gardoni (his second appearance); Alfonso XI.
(King of Castile), Signor Superchi (his second appearance); Baldas-
san, Signor Bouche (his second appearance) ; Leonora, Mdlle. San-
chioll Inca, Millie. Nascio (her second appearance).
After which a new and original grand Ballet, in flee tableauS, by
M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
CORALIA ; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCONSTANT.
Coralia, Mdlle. C. Rosati (her second appearance); the Knight llul-
debrand, M. Paul Taglioni ; Squire, M. Gouriet ; Bertha, Mdlle.
l'etit ; I'age, Mdlle. Honore; Duke, 31. Gosselin Fraisondin, M.
Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di Mattla.
DANCES.—Second Tableau—Scene Danzante (las Caprices, by
3ldlle. Rosati.

Third Tablean—Pas de la Nymphs des Eaux et de See Compagnes,
by Mdlles. Rosati, Montfort, Cassan, and the Corps de Ballet.
Fourth Tableau—Pas de la Rosiere, br Mdlle. Taglioni (her second
appearance) ; Pas de Deux, by M. P. Taglioni anti 3ldlls. Rosati;
Deutche Rhein, False des Pages et des Demoiselles d'llonneur, by
the Corps fie Ballet.
Fifth Tableau—Pas, by M. d'Or and 3ldlle. C. Baucourt ; Ballabile
des Halbardiers, by Mdme. Stephan, Mdiles. Vonore, Cassan, The-
venot, Benin, Julienne. L'Amoureux, and the Corps de Ballet ; Pas
de l'lnConstance, by 3ldlle. Rosati, Mdrne. Stephan, and M. Taglioni.
The Opera to commence at Seven o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direct on and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobi ity Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully W-
ormed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the fir: t week in April.
It Is proposed to produce, in the course of the Season, some of the
established works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbcer, and others
efthe snore modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
sett!, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfect,on in
every department ; to which intent the manasement has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied t alent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANL—Madame Orisi and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Stellanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTL—Sig.nera Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in:this
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Sigtelr Mario, Signor Salvator Lavla (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Siemer Tuill (of the Theatre San Carlo., in ..Nitnicni_th, rift iga:G,-iti
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres In Ylenll4 and St. Peteraburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIM! BASSI PROIONDI—Sigesor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Inicerial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this eonntry), Signe: Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor I'nloniui (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kis first appear-
ance in thi. country.)
PRIMI BASSI COat ICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconele Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amelia Liner', Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.
ieconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signer Bonconsigno. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCIIESTR.a, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will comprise among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The Military Band of the Coldstream Guards
will be under the direction of Mr. Godfrey.
An ORGAN, of extensive compass, has been expressly erected
in the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novello.
The BALLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
performance of the evening, and no Divertissement will be suffered
between the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
announce that he has concluded an engeg,eineut with Mademoiselle '
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseusea will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
iatre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, i'aris), Mademoiselle Berths (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Bisderna (of the Theatre La ;.cala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Pctipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Fenlinande Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste alabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Illasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curtni (of the San
Carib Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of IL
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention} directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Pot s b
y.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italian, in Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will be found improved, by a carriage way being
formed immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or cuter their carriages without exposure to the weather;
and by increased facilities for ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.