The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-01 00:00:00

TIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. •
The rd outline of the ARRANGEMENTS for the SEASON
'47 is 7:aspectfully submitted to the Nobility, Patrons of the Opera,
and to the Public. It is presented with the confident hope, that the
43neeeaF ful exertions made to secure, under circumstances of peculiar
.I,lMertity, it company still more worthy of the first Theatre iu
1-4 W ,pe, and of its distinguished Patrons, will insure the continuation
g.t. _heir support.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA..
Mdlle. Jenny Lind (her first appearance_in this country), Madame
del Carmen Montenegro (her first appearance at this Theatre) ;
Mdlle. Sanchioll, Mdlle, Fagiani, and Madame Solari (their first ap-
.Pearance in this country) ; the Contralto, Mdlle. Vietti and Mdlle.
•,7baria Naseio (their first appearance in this country) ; and Madame
,Castellan. Signor Fraschini, the great Tenor of Italy (his first ap-
rarance in this country) ; and the favourite Tenor, Signor Gardoni,
note of the Italian Opera, Paris, having lately withdrawn, at a great
pecuniary sacrifice, from the Academic Royale de Musique (his first
aappearance in this country) ; Signor Superchi, the distinguished
"Itratone (his first appearance in this country); Signor F. Lablache ;
Iglgnor Borella (his first appearance in this country) ; Signor Corelli ;
(ilte elebrated Basso Cantante, Herr Staudigi (his first appearance);
-and Sl.;nor Lablache. In addition to the above, arrangements are
pendia; with Signor Coletti, of the Italian Opera at Paris.
That great composer, the Chevalier Meyerbeer, has arranged to
Visit this country, to bring out the CAMP DE SILESIE, and
another of his admired chefs-d'oeuvre ; the principal parts in the
Lamp de Sllesie, by Mdl'e. Jenny Lind and Signor Fraschini.
The celebrated Dr. Felix Mendelssohn Ilartholdy will likewise
•trisit England, and produce an Opera expressly composed for her
Riajesty's Theatre, the libretto founded on THE TEMPEST of
*haksper2;, written by M. Scribe.

- Miranda. •
Ferdinand • • ..... • • ....... Sig. Gardoni.
Caliban ..... .
Prospero .••••• • • • • • • ...... • • Sig. Lablache.
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 ROB-
BERS •f SCIIILLER.
Rossini's Opera of ROBERT BRUCE, lately produced at the Aca-
demie Royale, has also been secured.
Mesdames Castellan, Sanchioli, and Montenegro ; Signors Gar-
doni, Superchi, and Fraschini, will appear before Easter.
Mdlle, Jenny Lind, whose engagement commences in March, and
extends until the end of the season, will appear immediately after
Easter.

Director of the Music and Conductor, M. BALFE.
In addition to the above, several Operas, new to this country, will
be produced, and the repertoire will be selected from the chefs-
d'oeuvre of Mozart, Cimarosa,, Rossini, Donizetti, Mercadante, Eel-
BM,

The strictest attention has been paid to all the details, so that an
ensemble may be presented perfect in all its parts.

A NUMEROUS ORCRESTRA,
or the most distinguished talent and power, has been selected from
sl7ne of the best Orchestras of Europe.
THE CHORUS has been chosen with the greatest care from Italy,
G••rmany, and England ; and will comprise upwards of Eighty Per-
formers.

ARRAN'GF.MENTS FOR THE BALLET.
Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. Lucile Grahu, and Mdlle. Cerito; in
addttion to which an engagement has been made with Mdlle.
Caroline Rosati (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 her, by
M. Paul Taglloni ; Nldlle.Wauthier, of La Scala, her first appearance
to this country ; Madame Petit Stephan, Mdlle. Honore, Mille.
Elise Montfort ; Mu les. Thevenot, Julien, Lamoreux, Emile, Fanny
Pascales, and Bertin ; and Millie. 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
Millie. Taglioni may be induced to appear for a limited number of
performances. 31. St. Leon, M. d'Or, of the Ac:alemie Royale, Paris
(his first appearance in this country), M. Gosselin, M. di Mattis, Sig.
Veruirs, 31. Geuriet, M. Paul Taglioni, and 3f. Perrot.
Composer of the Ballet Music, Signor Pugni.
Principal Artist, Mr. Marshall.
MaitreS de Ballet—M. Paul Taglioni, 31. Casati, of La Scala ; and
Perrot. Sous-Maitre de Ballet, 31. Gosselin Regisseur de la
Dame, M. Petit.

An Original Grand Ballet will be produced, written expressly for
her Majesty 's Theatre, by the celebrated poet, Henri Heine, on a
subject selected frotn the Old Legends of Germany. A Novel and
Poetical Ballet, for the subject of which the establishment is in-
debted to the kindness of a noble and distinguished Poetess, entitled
EGERIA. -

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The celebrated Pas de QUatre and Pas de DCesses will be revived,
and an entirely new Divertissement, introducing another Grand Pas
by M. Perrot, which, uniting all the peculiar attractions of the Pas
ties Deesses and Pas de Quatre, will present a novel feature of strik-
ing ociainality, and will combine the talent of all, to be entitled LA.
c;ONsTELLATION.
The Snbscription will consist of the same number of nights as last
easen.

The Theatre will open in the middle of February, when will be
produced, for the first time at her Majesty's Theatre, Donizetti's
admired Opera of LA FAVORITA, in which Signor Gardoni and
Signor Superchi will make their first appearance in this country,
stud an entirely NEW BALLET, by 31. Paul Taglioni, in which
Mademoiselle Caroline Rosati will appear.

111EATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be. perfol•med Donizetti's Opera, called THE FAVOURITE
Alphonso .X 1 , - Mr. Stretton ; Balthazar, Mr. Borrani : Ferdinand,
Mr. 'I ravers ; Don Gaspar, Mr. Horneastle ; Leonora, Miss Romer
lois, Miss Collett.

Atter which, the Grand Comic Christmas Pante,nlme, being a
tz,ixture of the Listorical and legendary, entitled HARLEQULN
AND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON.

TIIFITRE ROYAL, 11.1YNfARKET.
I nder the Management of Mr. B. Web,ter, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed thet;w—an7l-. original Drama, called TIIE
POUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside Story. Sir Arthur Foljambe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Buckstone ; Harwood, Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Forlescise ;
Jenny. MiSs Woulds.
After which, Planche's new Comic Drama, called WHO'i; YOUR
FRIEND? or, The Queensberry Fete. Viscount Leatherhead, Mr.
Tilbury; Sir Felix Level, Mr. Hull ; Giles Fairland, Mr. Webster ;
The Countess of Rosendale, Miss Bennett; Lady Bab Blazon, Mrs.
Glover ; Mittens, Miss Carre.
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
biro L. S. Buckin:zham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, I. E . --
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
EVENING
Will be performed a newTHIS Comic Drama, called 4500 REWARD.
Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, Emery, H. Butler, Miss
Tillars, aad Miss Forster.
Alter which a new Farce, called THE WIGWAM. 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 permisslot, of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albe:t
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.

Tll EATRE ROYAL, ADELIIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION )1, MADAME CELESTE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
-I.OMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Cc!este, Mrs. Yates; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
0. Smith, &e.

Between the pieces the celebrated ENTOBTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Ilanlons, will ex-
hibit theft wontierful .leux tlyinnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
or LA G:SELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Will Bride. I'rincipal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Redford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullen Ord, Madame Celeste, t!tss Marian Taylor,
M. Ern•da flardinz, Miss Ellen ChapPn, and Mrs. Laws.

I'ItINCESS'S I'IP OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a Grand Opera, sniffled ANNE BOLEYN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Bodda ; Percy, Mr. Allen ; Rochn,rd, Mr. Wal-
ton; Smeaton, Miss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
Seymour, Miss Rourk ; Anne Ifoleyn, Miss Hassan°.
In the course of the evening Professor HEM tiING 'and his ta-
lented cIIILDRE'N will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame-
rican Polka," introducing "The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
for, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon. Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Durbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ;
Clown. Mr. Flexmore.

FRENCH PLAYS.— ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell. •
THIS EVENING
IVIII be performed the Comedie-Vaudeville, entitled PHILIPPE.
ebAracters by MM. Cartigry, Pascal, 11,rou, Madame Grassau, and
Fouquet.
To conclude with the popular Play of DON CESAR DE B.tzAs.
Mon Cesar de Maim, Mons. F. Lemaitre; La Maritana, Mdlle.
Clarisse.
Boxes, es., Pit, 3s. fid. , Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN gERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
Stanwood, and Gormon, will have the honour of repeat-
4ng their Inimitable ENTERTAIN3IENTS, at the above Theatre,
TO-MORROW EVENING and . every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mences at Halt-past Eight. And, in conscutp•nce of the continued
demand tar places, will repeat their DAY PERFORIIANCE on
Wednesday Morning • next, Feb. 3, and every Wednesday Morning
until Easter. Doors open at Tiv. o'clock, and the performance
commences at Half-past Two. Ths Programme will be varied on
earn occasion.

Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Amphiteatre, 2s.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
r.lbrary, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL A3IPRITIIEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Royal
Family.--Nfr. BATTY respectfully begs to acquaint the public
that he purposes giving- a free night, for the relief of the destitute
Irish and Scotch, on 311 (111SDAY, Feb 11. The evening's receipts
will he given, and the extensive resources of the Theatre will
be brought into:action.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed THE ROYAL FOX-HUNT; or, Life's Course
of Men and Stecel3.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
Box-ettice open ir.cn eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and c-marnence at hall•past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Brows got.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Airs. Frances Davidge.
IS EVENING Will be performed a new THDrama, entitled RABY RATTLER; or,
The Progress of a scamp. Characters supported by the whole
rtgength of the Company.
To conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, callel THE KING
OF THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dreams. Har-
lequin, Herr Deulin; Pantaloon, Herr R. Dettlin ; Columbine, 31d1le.
Theodore; Clown, Herr N. Deulln ; Punch, Herr E. DenlM.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
Will TA performed TIIE GUNSMITH OF ORLEANS ; or, The
Dead Woman's Secret. In which Messrs. Hicks, Forman, Searle,
lyd, Howar
app d, Miss Vincent, Mrs. hicks, Mrs. Lee, and
.hiss
learce will ear,
Attu whish THE BRIDE'S JOURNEY. In which Messrs.
s4aArtc, liowtud, Fornan, Miss Vincent, Mrs. Lee, &c., will appear.
After which, the Extravaganza of WILFUL MURDER.
To conclude with the grand Christmas Pantomime, en_
titled THE BIRTH OF THE STEAM ENGINE ; or, Harlequin
Go-a-Head," and Joe Miller and his Men. Clown. Mr. T. Barry.

THE BRAZILS.

FALMOUTH, JAN. 28, HALF-PAST 7, P.M.—We have barely
time to announce the arrival this moment of the Express
vacket, Lieutenant James, Commander, with mails from
-Rio Janeiro direct, having sailed the 16th ult., bringing live
passengers,
viz., Messrs. Proudfoot, Buchrold, Pollard,
Tonne Her, and Captain Cowl, late master of the brig Are-
thtisa, lost at Santa Cruz (Patagonia) September 18, crew
.saved. The Express has also on freight 20.0001. in sold.
Exchange :on London, 28d. premium; Paris 336 to 338;
linirriburgh, 620. Stock steady at 86 to 8514 per cent.
~ The Express left at Rio ler Majesty's ships Curacoa,
10:ei ant. and Griffin, the latter having arrived Dec. 12 from -.1 ts Video in 14 days.
n
The 1 Y intelligence -we can glean from that quarter is,
that affairs vu
were receiverld remain in statu quo until 'Luther advice.
fromT England. In respect of the misunder-
Standing with
t
Government nothine American officers and the Brazilian
day, thetroiteshad been settled. On the Emperor's
birth.
tiittoes frigate Columbia,
pendant of Commi,doreii
oursseau, neither sal u withte (t
nor
re broadmade
lany other demonstratio articition in the
~;oicings, and it was fully
un,riierstoopad that no furtheprublic re-
official
transactions would be held with the American Minister until
advice, were received from the N_Va,shington Cabinet. The
Columbia sailed on the 3d fors,thuentir'er.Plate. Three trans-
of the United
`''7,peruber from Rio
ports, with about 800 troop
;States' ship Feeble, sailed on thiel3eyOteahr;e
described as a very
for San Francisco (Califorsia).
_motley group, consisting of outcasts of all nations. Several
deserted whilst at Rio.
The
rood Ist, os2 6.50 to $2 750. sffee market at Rio is quoted—super • 2 goo to 83 ;
Sales this month (December), 70,000 bags.
Shipments from the Ist of January to the 15th of Decern-
Der, 1846, inclusive, amounted to 2,297,028 bags of 1601 b.
Stock on hand Dec. 16, 90,000 bags.

MURDER AT SUBFFIELD.—At the second adjourned
Inquest on the body of Mr. Thomas Riley, held on 'Thursday
afternoon last, at the Towr.ball, Sheffield, no further evidence
as adduced, and the jury returned a verdict of " Wilful mur-
Llizilgainst some person or persons unknown."
We understand that Lord Torrington bas been ap
gated Governor of Ceylon.