The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-19 00:00:00

POLYPHONY.

Mr. Love, the celebrated Polyphonist, on Wednesday
evening entertained a numerous and respectable audience
at Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate-street, by the exhibition of
his extraordinary feats of ventriloquism and polyphony.
The pieces selected for the exhibition of his talents were
" A Voyage to Hamburgh" and " A Christmas Party in
the Olden Time." In the former piece the characters,
selected from the miscellaneous group of deck and cabin
passengers of the steamer, were of the most amusing
description, and their colloquial peculiarities admirably
hit off, In the latter piece the transformations were
most rapid and successful, and called forth at each
change the cheers and hearty laughter of the audience.
The performer changed from "a military officer" to "a
serving lad," from the serving lad to a " %Vest India
gentleman," from that personage into a "fashionable and
loquacious young lady." The yeting lady was trans-
muted into "an old lady," who in turn resolved herself
into "a servant," the servant into " an old gentleman,"
and, finally, the old gentleman into the talented and
m himself.
Thes curious
off
ventriloquism was most
ex-
cellentlyaui
ilg lecturer
power
shown in a conversation between Mr. Love and
an imaginary bricklayer, who was supposed to be on the
roof of the building. The deception was most perfect,
and
perspective" of distance (as the lecturer
styled
most
alo clearly defined. Th performance is an-
a th
iet or
an-
nounced for repetition next Wednesday, and we cor-
dpileaallsyaut
recommend
evening t o a
any
t h e personm themselves 1 v eN s e
ishifngthetoeppsepretnudm
tya
of witnessing Love's entertainments of polyphony.

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DREADFUL ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday last nine
persons left Bideford in the omnibus for Torrington, most of
them for the purpose of attending the market at the latter
place. On passing the quay at Bideford the horse took fright
and plunged into the sea, when, dreadful to relate, eight out
of the nine were drowned, the tide being up at the time. Tim
driver of the vehicle was saved.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobi'ity, Gentry, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public,
are respectfully informed, that TO-MORROW EVENING. Feb.
20, will be performed Donizetti's celebrated Opera of
LA FAVORITA.
Fernando, Signor Gardonl (his second appearance) ; Alfonso XI.
(King of Castile), Signor Superchi (his second appearance) ; Baldas
aan, Signor Bouche (his second appearance) ; Leonora, Mdlle. San-
atoll , Ines, Mdlle. N ascio (her second appearance).
After which a new and original grand Ballet, in five tableaux, by
M. Paul. Taglioni, entitled
COR ILIA ; ou, LE CHEVALIER rsCO_ITSTANT.
Coralia, Millie. C. Rosati (her second appearance) ; the Knight Pul-
debrand, M. Paul Taglioni ; Squire, NI. Gouriet ; Bertha, Mdlle.
Petit ; Page, Mdlle. Honore' ; Duke, M. Gosselin ; Fralsondin, M.
Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di Mattia.
DANCES.—Second Tableau—Scene Dansante des Caprices, by
Mdlle. Rosati.
Third Tableau—Pas de la Ny mphe des Eanx et de Ses Compagnes,
by Mdlles. Rosati, Montfort, Cassan, and the Corps de Ballet.
Fourth Tableau—Pas de la Rosiere, by Mdlle. Taglioni (her second
appearance) ; Pas de Deux, by M. P. Taglioni and Mdlle. Rosati;
Deutche Rhein, Vials() des Pages et des Demoiselles d'Honneur, by
the Corps de Ballet.
Fifth Tableau—Pas, by M. d'Or and Mdlle. C. Banconrt ; Ballabile
des Halbardiers, by Mdme. Stephan, Mdlles. Honore, Cassan, The-
yenot, Bertin, Julienne, L'Amoureux, and the Corps de Ballet ; Pas
de l'lnconstance, by Mdlle. Rosati, Mdme:Stephan, and M. Taglioni.

The Opera to commence at Seven o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OP RA, COVENT GAR,,EN,

Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Mama 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 in-
ormed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the fir t week In April.
It is proposed to produce, In the course of the 'eason, some of the
established works of Clinaro4a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Beltiui, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the unnost perfect:on in
every department ; to which intent the manazement has assemb'ed a
Company embracing :he greatest and most varied Went in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANL—.Madame Grist and Madame Persian! (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTL—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in:this
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Simor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance In this country),
Signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BAIIITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi. _

PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this country), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, his first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMIC' —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Itc.yal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tershurgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoiuetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini. .

Seconde 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—
Signor Bonconsigiio. Prompter—Signor 3fonterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, 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. Nevello.
The BILLET, 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 engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Blaster ; and, daring the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear —Premieres Dansense—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latrc (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gentle (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Delferter (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Al Mires 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. Begisseur de la Dance—
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).

THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegarrt, and comfortable, it has been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of B.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre ltalien, in Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will be fonnd improved, by a carriage way being
formed immedia:ely under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or enter 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 Ste obtained
at the Box Office, Row-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Bea'e, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

TtIEATHE ROYAL, DRUItY-LANE.
To prevent any further disappointment to the public, and to do
justice to Mr. wallace's new OPERA, its first performance is de-
ferred until MONDAY next, to allow time for Miss Romer's re-
covery from her late sudden indisposition. All tick is issued for
Thursday will be admitted on Monday, until which evening there
Will be no performance.

TlI EA TUE ROYAL, HAY M A.ItK ET.
nder the Mal:kgenwnt of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOIL. SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
rell, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
jyttinby, Mrs. Yaniold, Miss Fortcscue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.

During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and " Helen" I'olkas, &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, Miss P. Horton,
Dirs. L. S. Buckin;ham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new Comic Drama, called .£•500 REWARD.
Characters by Me.srs. A. Wigan, Meadows, Emery, 11. Butler, Miss
Villars, and Miss Forster.

Alter which a new Farce, called THE WIGWVII. Characters by
Messrs. Matthews, Otherry, Keeley, Miss Arden, Miss Turner,
Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley.
To be followed by the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Captain
Popham, Mr. Wigan; Dahstcr, Mr. liCe!ey ; Miss Fanny Curry,
Miss Dickinson.
To conclude with the Farce of MRS. WHITE.

I.GFAT:`.E ROYAL, A DELPHI-.
I nder the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will be perfo:med the celebrated Drama, called TIIE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Iliindrecl Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennk, Mr. Culletieurcl ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul liedthrd ; Grinnidge,
31r. Wright ; Captain l)artois, Mr. Worrell ; Maclaine St. Atibert,
3faclaine Celeste; Gerald he, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-

After which the Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cnllenford ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce; Diccon, Mr. Wright ; 31111 y, Mrs. Fitzwitliam.

, .
To conclude with the Farce of A NAROII F 011. AN HOUR. Mr.
Frampton. Mr. Worrell; Sa:n Hobbs, Mr. Lambert ; Dick Dumpy,
Mr. MunyArd; Miss Leslie, Miss Harding; Nanty Scaggs, Mrs,
Matthews.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. M,vl,lox, sole Lessee roll Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Band's Opera Serbs, entitled NORMA. Polito,
Mr. Allen; Oroveso, Mr. Leffler; Flavius, Mr. Wynn ; Adeigisa,
Miss A. Rom,x; Clotilda, Miss Rourke ; Norma, M se B-ssmo.
In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING and his ta-
'cnted t L ORE 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 the Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Gent. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo; Columbine, Miss Buthidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall;
Clown, Mr. Ilexmore.

FRENCH I'LAY:3.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
Tins EVENING,
Will be performed the pop•ilar Drama, called LE DOCTEUR NOIR.
Principal characters by Mid. Lemaitre, Carttgoy, Paces!, Lucien,
Day d, Duincry, Eerou, Grassau, Jldllcs. Clarissa Khin,
and Vallee.
Boxes, Gs., Pit, 3s. G.l. , Stalls, 35.: Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-oilice.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S TIIEATRE.
The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pen, Harrington,
White, Stanweod, and (lemon, will have the honour of repeat-
ing 'heir Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre,
TOMORROW EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com-
mences at Half-past Eight. The Programme will be varied on
each occasion. Their next DAY PERFORMANCE will take place
On Monday Morning, Feb 22.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and othm
Members of the Royal Family.—Mr. BAT CY'. Fox-Hounds meet
every Evening at Half-past Six, during the week.
EVENING
• Will be'perfbrmed TUETills ROYAL FOX-HUNT; or, Life's Course
of Men and Steeds.
Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE, by the double
Company of Foreign Artistes.
To conclude with the successfulComicEquestrlanFairy Pantomime
entitled THE FORTY THIEVES ; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
the Rubber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Itechez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. liar-
rev ; Pantaloon, Mr. Laffarini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite.
Box "dice ope-i from eleven till tlva o'clectt.—Deorm mien at six
nmi c ,mmence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
B madfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr,. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed a new Drama, entitled EABY RATTLER; or,
71:e Progress of a Scamp. Characters supported by the whole
strength of the Company.
After which, the Ballet of DER CHAMOISE YAGER.
To conclude with TEMPTATION; or, The Fatal Brand.
Box.oftlce open from eleven till four o'clock.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
Boxes, ls., Half price, 6d.; Pit. 6d.; Gallery, 3J.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed THE CASTLE OF ST. ALMO. Principal
al-waders by Messrs. Hicks, Dale, Forman, Searle, Bird, Miss
Vincent, Miss Pearce, &c.
After which, THE VILLAGE OUTCAST. Robin Graysdale, Mr.
Hicks ; Mary, Miss Vincent.
To conclude with TILE RUINED HOUSE AT MILBANK ; or,
The Murder at the Lonely Creek.

STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE OF BANK NOTES.--
Yesterday (Monday) forenoon the skipper of a north country
vessel, at present lying in Dundee harbour, went to the Na-
tional Bank here, and drew a sum of money, consisting of
two notes for 10/., one for 51., and seven for 1/. each, Having
railed them carefully up, he placed them in his trousers
pocket, and holding them firmly in his hand, in this manner
pTecteled through the streets until be arrived at his vesse'.t
t order to
withdrew his hand from his pocket for a moment
to inspect something in the vessel, confident that the
notes were all safe; but lo! on immediately returning tLe
hand to the
his treasure 1113ocket, what was his astonishment to find that
_D„„dee
it had fled and no trace of them has vet been found.
FRIGHTFUL Tr.
Air. Paine held an ALL oN
.BOARD Strir.----Yesterday,
gster,in(tueast at Guy's Hospital, as to the death
of Daniel San
deceased was employed on
one years, a seaman. The
quay
.t. Iboard the Victoria, a vessel lying
off the eastern St. Katherine's Dock. On Wednes-
whilst heedwhaisa engagedti with the crew in unloadin,g
aft:rnoon,
the craft, he miss
d fell headlong dawn the
hold. He :;as raised up in anil' an
mutilated state, his
dreadfully
the brain pro-
skull being frightfully fracturedr3
aboutl his person,
truded. Ile hail received other irtijnir-
t_above hospital,
and wai removed in an insensible statteletso
where he died soon af.cr his admission. Verdict, ' Acci-
dental Death."
SAMPLING AT THE OUTPORTS.—The Lords of the
Treasury haying had under their consideration a memorial
from a firm of high respectability at the port of Leith, re-
pesting that the bottles used for sampling wine and spirits
in bond at the outports may be of the same size as thrse.
allowed in London, Mr. Parker, one of their Lordships' se_
cretaries, has intimated to the Customs' Board that he has
been commanded to convey to them their Lordships' autho-
ti -Elttfil alloritate same quantity of wine and spirits to be
iikkez-84-sauslsles at the outports as in London.
c-..... In the --C jtof Excise
~,,..„-, 4 ou yesterday Miss Emrra
'.*.-, Wright-was'titf 6/ for baying sold spirituous liquors with-
,t''''',-11., • , -
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111 E WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, FEBRUARY 19.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 40; Highest, 52 ; Noon, 4$
BAROMETER, 30 08.—WIND W., fine.

HIM{ WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 31 minutes after 4. I Evening 53 minutes after 4.