The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-04 00:00:00

LIBRARIAN.

A librarian to be appointed by the curators.
To be resident in the building, and to hare the charge and
superintendence of it, subject to the direction and control of
the curators.
To be in constant attendance, and to deliver out and enter
the books as delivered in a register.
To go every evening throug the building, and see that all
lights,and fires have been extinguished.
To receive an annual stipend of 1501.
Not to be absent at any period of the year without leave
of the curators.

TEACHERS.
Teachers to be appointed at first in German and French,
and tor five years only, but to be re-eligible.
To be removable at any time with the concurrence of at
least five curators.

DUTIES OF THE TEACIIERS.
To be resident in the University throughout each term,
and to be at the disposal of the curators for the purpose of
teaching or lecturing in the Taylor Building four hours
daily, power being reserved to a majority of the curators to
grant an occasional leave of absence. Such teaching and
lecturing to be gratis, and open to all members of the
University.
To be allowed to teach in private, with the consent of the
curators, but not within the Taylorßuilding.
If British subjects by birth, to subscribe the Thirty-nine
Articles.
•,* The proceeds of the Taylor Fund having been to a
large amount anticipated in erecting the building, and the
entire resources therefore not being available for tbur or five
years to come, it has been j udged most expedient to make a com-
mencement on a scale proportionate to its actual means. The
present scheme has accordingly been framed so as to leave a
balance annnually applicable to the liquidation of the debt.
After five years the scheme is to becompleted, when there will
have been some experience as to its working to aid in any
revision that may be thought expedient.
A further advantage will be, that the extent of the neces-
sary annual expenses of the establishment will have been
ascertained, and consequently the amount of the fund appli-
cable to the direct purposes of the institution.
At a convocation held this forenoon, Mr. Henry S. Harper
was elected Inferior Bedel in Medicine and Arts.

SURGICAL OPERATIONS AT THE
MILITARY I iOSTITAL, CHATHAM.
A series of surgical operations were performed at the Ge-
neral Hospital, Fort Pitt, Chatham, on Wednesday last, in
presence of Dr. French. P.M.0., and all the medical officers
of the establishment, the patients, previous to operation,
having, been each subjected to the influence of the vapour of
sulphuric ether by inhalation, the effects of which were as
satisfactory as they were surprising.
The first operation was the extraction of a tooth from a
soldier of the 52d Regiment, dexterously performed by Mr.
Peck, dentist, of Chatham. The patient, on awakening
about a minute after from the stupifying effects of the ether,
declared that he had been totally unconscious of pain, and
would hardly credit that he had been subjected to the ope-
ration at all.
The next was an amputation of the left leg, for disease of
the ankle joint, in a .c-ildier of the 37th Regiment. This pa-
tient, after inhaling the ether vapour for two or three mi•
mites, was declared to be a fit state for the performance o
the operation, and the leg was quickly removed below the
knee. During the tying of the blood-vessels the limb was
convulsed by strong spasms, and he moaned once or twice.
but declared, on his return to consciousness, that he had had
little or no pain throughout, though he had been "sensible
see •lame fts -tva--4ht—itteiaietts--Wit4 the
knife, he statecktirat4letattlad.no-knowtedge or recollection
741134teVer•-•'. " • :".."; ''•
The last opetation.wan the remov ai of the last joint cot eitha
great toe. The subject of this was a tall, spare Irishnian,
private Patrick Foley. The ether took effect in less than
two minutes, and he remained under its full influence for
about four minutes. during a brief part of which time the
toe was amputated. On awaking from his short sleep he
was asked if he would like to have his toe taken off? He re-
plied, in a drowsy voice, " Oh, I'm .very weak, but 'tis a
great bother to me," and suddenly rousing up, he lifted his
leg high into the air, gazed for an instant at the foot in won-
der and delight, and exclaimed, " Oh, by the hokey, but
the toe is gone; well, an' sure, I had the finest dream in the
world, though •in throth it was'nt the toe I was dreaming
about at all."
The two last operations were performed by Staff-surgeon
Dartnell, of Fort Pitt.

THE MARKETS, AND PROSPECTS

FOR NEXT SEASON.

The leading grain markets, in the United Kingdom,
have been but to a trifling extent affected by the develop-
inent of. the Government measures. Had they been
brought into operation three months since, before our
Continental neighbours became so much alarmed about
the state of their own supply of food, we would, un-
doubtedly, have received a very considerable accession
to our supply ; but, now that they are beginning to
experience the evil consequences of high prices them-
eelves, it becomes a question, whether they will not,
as Great Britain becomes more anxious to im-
port, increase their export duties, if not prohibit
the exportation of bread-stuffs altogether, as,
should they run themselves too bare in, their
supply of food, the consequences: would affect them
even more seriously than ourselves. Barley is the otily
article which has been seriously influenced by the mea-
sures ; but the demand for all sorts of meal still con-
tinues so extensive, that its value may probably advance
again, the stock of that article being everywhere li-
mit, d. We regret to find that, notwithstanding every
exertion of the millers, throughout the west and south
of Ireland, they are unable to manufacture enough to
meet the demand, although, in very many instances. they
keep their mills at week on SundaYs. The crop of
oats is much more deficient than was at first sup-
posed. From our information we fear that it cannot
be considered more than half a crop. Up to the present
moment, the tillage of the land is remarkably back-
ward, i❑ many parts of the country, the greater number
of the labourers being employed on the improvement of
the public roads, whereby intercourse is seriously im-
peded, and much treasure wasted, without any adequate
benefit being likely to accrue. If exertions be not made
immediately for preparing and sowing the laud, the pro-
bability is that we shall have another year of suffering
and want, even more lamentable than the teresentoaoned
In Limerick, Cork, and several other towns, wheat
induced,
country supplies during the last few d y
oats have receded in price, in consequence,
Government mea-
perhaps, by fears, arising from the .
osf oc.reased
~ures ;
it is to be feared that
as is generally supposed,
s.o heavy
This increase 4)I supply is only temporary.—Northern
but, as the stock in fariners!.bpds is by no means
Whig.

NEW WORK ON PORTUGAL-7A work has just
ocu
appeared, entitled " A Journey Overland to Lisbon ; with a
Picture of the Actual State of Spain and POrtugal," from
ltheikelpyenfuol
fully
tttoi e
gratifyauthor
thife "Rreivoseiltayti
of 3 the.o public
f Spaiii,"r
ewspheicethi nigs
the present cri i
s.s in the affairs of these nations. The
author's journ..y was pilfuraied during the height of the
ferment oce,.Taincal by ihe Alontpensier marriage, and he
arrived at Lisbon on the very day of The outbreak of the
late Re- it. . .
. v•e u ion, of which he has given . the history in full,
fofiowing the present civil war throegh all its incidents. .We
have here, for the first time, authentic revelations of Portu-
gal by one who has a perfect knowledge of that country,
derived fro:n a previous residence in it of six. years, during
which time he enjoyed the best position for securing correct
irfinanation relative to all that took place at Ceurt, and for
becoming acquainted with the movetnsnts of political men
and parties. The whale history of the Montpensier ai.7ar-
riige, and the international law which it violates, is givei:,
in the chapters on Madrid, where the question is mere ftrny
discussed than it has hitherto been; and to a number of
uriaus anecdotes, and mach secret history connected with
both Courts, the author adds personal sketches of the Royal
Families, and of every leading magi in Spain and Portugal,
taken from the life.

HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY, ,EDINBURGH.—The
Court met on Monday to try Wm. Bayne, farmer, Elgin,
,who was libelled with seven charges of forgery by bills, to
the amount of nearly 9001. The prisoner.pleaded not guilty,
and azres number of witnesses were examined in support
of the charges. Mr. Crauford having addras iecethe Jury
for the Crown, and Mr. Inglis in behalf of the, prisoner,' the
Lord Justice Clerk summed up, and the .Turf • returned a
verdict of not guilty. The Court 11414Nrued at half-past
live o'clock,—Edinburgh Advf,rttser.

••••--
HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The following outline of tile ARRANGEMENTS for the SEASON
11347 is respectfully submitted to the Nobility, Patrons of the Opera,
and to the Pune, It is presented with the confident hope, that the
successful exertions made to secure, under circumstances of peculiar
dlincultY, a company still more worthy of the first Theatre in
Europe, sn.' of its distinguished Patrons will insure the continuation
Of their support.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR TIIF, OPERA.
Mdlle. Jenny Lind (her first appearance in this country), Madame
del Carmen Montenegro (her first appearance at this Theatre) ;
Afdlle. Sanchioli, Mdlle, Fagiani, and Madame Solari (their first
Pestrance In this country) ; the Contralto, Aidlle. Viettlagadnd A e.
Darla Nagel° (their first appearance in this country) Mad rne
Caste/lan. Signor Fraschtni, the great Tenor of Italy (his first ap•
Pearance to this country) ; and the favourite Tenor, Signor Gardoni,
cow of the Italian Opera, Paris, having lately withdrawn, at a great
pecuniary sacrifice, from the Academic Royale de. Musique (his first
appearance in this country) ; Signor Saperchl, the distinguished
Baritone (his first appearance in this country); Signor F. Lablache;
Signor Borella (his first appearance in this country) ; Signor Corelli ;
the celebrated Basso Cantante, Herr Staudigi (his first appearance);
and signor Lablache. In addition to the above, arrangements are
pending with Signor Colet, of the Italian Opera at Paris.
That great cocomposer,thtie Chevalier Afeyerbeer, has arranged to
visit this country, to bring out the CAMP DE SILESIE, and
another of his admired chefs-d'reuvre ; the principal parts in the
Camp de Silesie, by Mdl'e. Jenny Lind and Signor Fraschini.
The celebrated Dr. Felix Mendelssohn Bartheldy will likewise
visit England, and produce an Opera expressly composed for her
Majesty's Theatre, the libretto founded on THE TEMPEST of
Shakspere; written by M. Scribe.
Miranda • Mdlle. Jenny Lind.
Ferdinand slg. Gardonl.
Caliban Herr Staudigl.
Prospero
It Is likewise announced, with great satisfaction, that Signor Verdi,
having recovered from his severe illness, has expressly composed for
this theatre a new Opera, of which the plot Is founded on the ROE-
BERS of SCHILLER.
Rossini's Opera of ROBERT BRUCE, lately produced at the Ac.a-
dimie Royale, has also been secured.
Mesdames Castellan, Sanchioll. and Montenegro
; Signors Oar.
doni, Superchi, and Fraschlni, will appear before Easter.
Mdlle. Jenny Lund, whose engagement commences in March, and
extends until the end of the season, will appear immediately after
Easter. _ _ _

Director of the Music and Conductor, Mr. BALFE.
In addition to the above, severa► Operas, new to this country, will
be produced, and the repertoire will be selected from the chefs•
d'cauvre of Mozart, Cimarosa, Rossini, Donizetti, 31ercadante, Del-
- &c.
The strictest attention has been paid to all the details, so that an
ensemble nay be presented perfect in a ..';:parts.
A NUNIEROUS ORCHESTRA,
of the most distinguished talent and power, has been selected from
some of the best Orchestras of Europe.
THE CHORUS has been choscu with the greatest care from Italy,
Germany, and England ; and will comprise upwards of Eighty Per-
formers.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR TILE BALLET.
Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. Lucile Grahn, and Matte. Cerito; in
addition to which an engagement has been made with Mdlle.
Caroline Resatt (of La Scala, at Milan, and other great theatres of
Italy), who will make her first appearance on the first night of the
season in a New Ballet, expressly composed and arranged for ter, by
M. Paul Taglioni ; Mdlle. Wauthier, of La Scala (her first appearance
in this country); Madame Petit Stephan. Mdlle. Honore, Mdlle.
Elise Montfort ; Mdlles. Thevenot, Julien, Lamoreux, Emile, Fanny
Paacales, and Benin; and Mdlle. Caroline Baucourt, of the
Academie Royale, and La Scala, Milan (her first appearance in this
country). In consequence of the enthusiastic manner in which this
eminent artiste was received last season, hopes are entertained that
Mdlle. Taglioni may be induced to appear for a limited number of
performances. 3f. St. Leon, 3f. d'Or, of the Ac idemie Royale, Paris
(his first appearance In this country), 3f. Gosselin, M. di Mattis, Sig.
Venafra, M. Geuriet, M. Panl Taglioni, and M. Perrot.
Composer of the Ballet Music, Signor Ptigni.
Principal Artiat, Mr. Marshall.
Maitree de Ballet-3f. Paul Taglioni, M. (;asati, of La Scala ; and
M. Perrot. Sous-Maitre de Ballet, If. Gosselin ; Regisseur de la
Dense. M. Petit.
An Original Grand Ballet *ill be produced, written expressly ibr
her Majesty's Theatre, by the celebrated poet, Henri Heine, on a
subject selected from the Old Legends of Germany. A Novel and,
Poetical Ballet, for the seiject of which the establishment is in-
debted to the klnlness of a noble and distinguished Foetess, entitled
EGERIA.
The celebrated Pas de Quatre and Pas de Diesses will be revived,
and an entirely new Divertissement, Introditeing another Grand Pas
by If. Perrot, which, uniting all the peculiar attractions of the Pas
des Deesses and Pas de Quatro. will present a novel feature of strik-
ing originality, and will combine the talent Of Ml, to be entitled LA
CONSTELLALION.
The Snbscription will consist of the laMe number of nights as last

season.
The Theatre will open In the middle of February, when will be
produced, for the first time at her Majesty's Theatre. Dontzetti's
adm red Opera of LA FAVOIIITA, in which St nor Gardoni and
Signor Supercbi will make their first appearance in this country,
anc an entirely NEW ItALLE r, by M. Paul Taglioni, in which
Mademoiselle Caroline Rosati will appear.

THEATRE ROYAL, I)RCRY-LANE.
THIS EVENINO

Will be performed Donizetti's Opera, called THE FAVOURITE.
Alphonso XI., rfr. Stretton ; Balthazar, Mr. BorrAnl; Ferdinand,
Mr. Travers ; Don Gaspar, Mr. florneastle ; Leonora, Miss Romer;
Isis, Miss Collett.

Ater which a new Ballet, called T lIE PRETTY srcrLrkNr. In
which M. Croce, 3f. B:asis, and 3falle Itaderna will appear.
To conclude with the Third Act of DER FREISCHUTZ. Adolph,
Mr. King; Ca•par, Mr. Stretton ; 7.aiuiel, Mr. Payne; Linda, Miss
Messent ; Rose, Miss Poole.

THEATRE 110YAL.—IIAYMAItKET.
Under the Management •i Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

. _
Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Webster, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescuc, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.

During the evening the Band will perform the Overture. "Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and " fielen" Polkas. &c.
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, ialss P. Horton.
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Mi.s Reynoldl, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
LAST THREE NIGHTS OF " THE BATTLE OF LIFE."
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Comic Drama. called £5OO REWARD.
Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, Emery, IL Butler, Miss
Vlllars, and Miss Forster.
After which a new Farce, called TIIE WIGW A.M. Characters by
Messrs. Matthews, Oxberry. Keeley, Miss Arden, Miss Turner,
Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley.
To conclude with the Drama, founded on the New Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permissior. of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albert
Smith, Esq., called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha•
racters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.

THEATnE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF NIADAME CELESTE.
THIS- EVZNIN“

Will be pellormed the---Drara a, entitled the MYSTERIOUS
STRANGER. Characters by Messrs. Wright, Boyce, Worcelt, Cul-
lenford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Harding, Mrs. Matthews,
Miss Chaplin. &c.
Atter which, the Farce of A NAROR FOR AN HOCH. Mr.
Frampton. Mr. Worrell ; Sam Hobbs, Mr. Lambert ; Dick Dumpy,
Mr. Munyard ; Miss Leslie, Miss Harding; Nancy Scaggs, Mrs.
Matthews.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTOISTILATIONI6TS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanions, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
To conclude with the Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
or LA GiSELLF., entitled THE PHANTOM LANCERS; or, the
Wills Itrid.. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. I'. Redford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullen:Ord, Madame Celeste, XI iss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

I'ItINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORI►-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, so'o Lessee amt Manager.
JUVENILE NIGHT.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNI ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col., Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. IFArmincourt, Mr. Barker ;
Capt. Bellejamhe, Mr. Delavanti; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; . ornet
Orosdos, Mr. Compton ; Baron Itristle,ach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Honner ; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Homier, llincks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte; Uriel, Miss
Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Foshroke.

After which !err STEINL, from Stockholm, will exhibit the Feats
of Eight Automatons.

To be followed by the Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, en-
titlgd The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, 'hie One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Iturbidge; Sprite, Mr. H. Marshall ;
Clown, Mr. Flexmore.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
To eonclnde with the new Comic Drama, entitled the KING OF
THE BRIGAN DS. Letelli4r, Mr. Cempton Marronard, Mr.
Granby; Bernard, Mr. Ryder; De Bregy, Mr. Fisher; Pierre, Mr.
Bonner; Helena, Mrs. Ilitg.h,s ; Dorethea, Mrs. Fosbroke.

FRENCH PLAYS. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will he performed the popular Drama, called LE DOCTECR NOIR.
Principal characters by MM. Lemaitre, Cat-Ili:my, Pascal, Lucien,
David, Dumery, ;rasssu, Mdiles. Clarisse,
and Vallee.
Boxes, Gal. , PR., 3s. 6d. Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.