The Sun.
London, England, 1847-04-21 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT

GAItDEN.
La Sonnambula was performed here last evening,
with the following cast:—
Amine Madame Persiani.
Lisa Mdlle Corbari.
Elvino
Rodolpho Sw.nor Tamburini.
Madame Persiani was in beautiful voice, and sung the
music of Amino, as exquisitely as ever we have heard her.
Nothing could exceed the brilliancy of her execution
throughout, and the finale, " Ati ! non giuuge," was a
perfect marvel of fioriture. In the case of a less tasteful
singer, we should have said that the music was rather
overloaded with ornament ; but we cannot say this
with Madame Persiani, for the ornaments were in-
troduced with .such taste, and she exhibited
such a perfect mastery over her flutelike
and flexible voice, that no one who heard her
sing last night (albeit, like ourselves, they might retain
a vivid recollection of poor Malibran in the part) would
wish her to sing it otherwise than she did sing it. The
habitues of the opera are familiar with the Elvin() of
Mario. He gave it last night according to his wont,
singing the music deliciously, but s.omewhadt
wantingwa in
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exquisitelygua sung,
but feelingly acted, and consequently was honoured with
an encore. The "Ah tuo perche" which immedi-
ately follows, was also well given. Tamburini,
in Ilodolpho, although very fine, was not the
Tamburini of four years since. It is painfully
manifest that his voice is failing, both in its upper and
its lower notes. Still the Vi Raviso was beautifully
given, and it was impossible not to admire the artiate-
like science with which he end'-avoured to remedy the
physical defects of his voice. It more than ever entitles
him to rank as the Rubmi of baritones. The opera was
followed by a new ballet, entitled La Reine des 1 ies, in
which Wine. Thimilatre and Al. Petipa appeared
for the first time at this theatre. Aete Dumilatre is a
very pleasing dans use. She never astonishes, but sbe.
always pleases ; and if not a DeesEe, she is
.at les,atha.
Grace, and very graceful she was Dist evee.ing.
rolree.
ballet itself, albeit somewhat heavy, ;s,ahgr
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men on La Odalisques. Thedescent o, t
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and her Court was a novel a d
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was much applauded. The house wa

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HER. MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—
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and
Maidstone. and Lady Adelaide Paget..
There were also present, his Excellency the Russian Minister,
eDeiesdtert,hel,Q7;siceoeunnt blaidst
the Baroness Bruncow, and Mlle. Olga de Lechner, his Ex;
callency Baron Castelcicala, the Duke of Cleveland, tit/3
Marquis of Clanricarde, the Marquis of Huntley, this
Marchioness of Westmeath, the Earl of Lonsdale, tire Ear,'
of Falmouth, the Earl of Munster, the Earl of Cardigan
Lord and Lady Carington, Lord Sullivan, Lord Gardner,
Baron Dim=dale, Count de Courcy, Sir George Wombwell,
M. C. De Koudriffsky, Col. Bowers, Capt. Neynell, M.P.;
Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson, Mr. Hubert De Burgh, Mr. and Mrs.
Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Morton, Mr.
Brereton Treiawnv, M.P.; Mr. Parnther, bliss Fitzroy
Somerset, Mr. Edmund St. John Mildmay, Mrs. Berkeley
Drummond, Mrs. Hardwick, &c.
'THREE FIRES AT BURNHAM.-011 the riiifbt of
Thursday, about 11 o'clock. three tires broke out )erthin .4
quarter of a mile of each other, and nearly sirouitatleausly,
ienllth; the several
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At Mr. Pannell's, a large barn, four stacks of hay.
farm.
and several buildings were destroyed ; at. Mr. Rogers's, one
onunryrnhfcarunnnroxs
wheat and several haulm stacks, two barns and other out-
The sheep and other stock in the yards were rescued from
at Mr. Croxon's, a cottage and several buildings.
the flames. Superintendent Knock apprehended a 0432 psi
suspicion. These fires were plainly been w Chelmeterd;:•
atelmsford Ohtvoidt4

TUESDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE.
LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S-OFFIOE, APRIL 19, 1847.
Notice is hereby given, that her Majesty will hold a Levee,
at St. James's Palace, ',on Wednesday, the 28th instant, at
two o'clock.
REGULATIONS TO BE OBSERVED AT THE QUEEN'S
LEVEE, AT ST. JAMES'S PALACE.
The Noblemen and Gentlemen who purpose to attend her
majesty's Levee, at St. James's Palace, are requested to
bring with them two large cards, with their names
clearly written thereon, one to be left with the Queen's page
in attendance in the Presence-chamber, and the other to be
delivered to the Lord Chamberlain, who will announce
the name to her Majesty. Those gentlemea who are to
be presented are hereby informed, it is absolutely neces-
sary that their names, with the name of the nobleman
or gentleman who is to present them, should be
sent to the Lord Chamberlain's Office, on Monday the 26th
instant, before twelve o'clock, in order that they may be sub-
mitted for the Queen's approbation ; it being her Ma-
jesty's command, that no presentation shall be made at
the levee, but in conformity with the above regu-
lations. It is particularly requested, that in n
evtheery
case the names be very distinctly written upo
cards to be delivered to the Lord Chamberlain, in order that
there may be no difficulty in announcing them to the Queen.
The state apartments will not be open, for the reception of
company coming to the Court, until half-past one o'clock.
Notice is hereby given that all persons, having petitions
or addresses to present to her Majesty at the Levee, are to
write on two cards, with their names, a statement of the
object of such petitions or addresses, and the names of the
persons from whom they come ; one card to be delivered to
the page in the ante-room, and the other to the Lord Cham-
berlain, who will read its contents, at the time of presentation,
to her Majesty; and, on these occasions, no other statement
is to be addressed to her Majesty. A deputation to present
an address is not to exceed four persons.
POREIGN-OFFICE, Area. 17.
The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. William P.
Robertson, as Consul General in Great Britain for the Re..
public of the Equator.
OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, APRIL 19.
Royal Regiment of Artillery—First Lieutenant George
Wilder, to be Second Captain, vice Hon. P. Savile retired on
half-pay ; Second Lieutenant William Hnnter Blair, to be
First Lieutenant, vice Wilder; April 9.

ORDNANCE MEDICAE DEPARTMENT.
Assistant-Surgeon Robert Templeton to be Surgeon, vice
Colchester, retired, April 5.
Commissions by the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire Regiment of Militia—Major Richard Thomas
Gilpin to be Lieutenant-Colonel, vice William Astell, de-
ceased, April 12; Captain William Bartholomew Higgins to
be Major, vice Richard Thomas Gilpin, promoted, April 14.
Commission signed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire.
Ist or Queen's Own Regiment of Oxfordshire Yeomanry
Cavalry—Captain Montague Lord Norreys to be Major, vice
Lord Churchill, promoted, April 14.
Commission by the Lord-Lieutenant of Warwick.
Warwickshire Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry—John
Skipwitk Parker, Gent., to be Cornet, vice Galton, promoted,
April 10.

BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED.
Francis Baisler, bookseller, Oxford-street.
BANKRUPTS.
Herbert Thomas, linendraper, Carmarthen, to surrender
April 27, at twelve, and June 1, at half-past twelve, at the
Court of Bankruptcy. Cannon, official assignee, Birchin-
lane, Comhill ; Hardwick and Davidson, NVeavere-hall,
Basinghall-street.
Charles Cownden, boat-builder, Fore-street, Lambeth,
April 27, at two, and June 1, at twelve, at the Co
Court of
Bankruptcy. Cannon, official assignee, Birchm-lane ;
Ashby, Shoreditch.
John Chettle, linen-draper Warminster, April 27, at
,
eleven, and June 1, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Belcher, official assignee ; Jones, Sise-lane, City.
Edward Toone, grocer Twickenham, April 27, at half-past
one, and June 1, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Belcher, official assignee; Donne and Taylor, New Broad-
street.
"Robert Wightman, draper, Colchester, April 30, and June
12, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Green, official
assignee, Aldermanbury ; Cattlin, Ely-place, Holborn.
—William Bainbridge, grocer, Corrie-place, Old Kent-road,
Ray 4,, at twelve, and June 1, at two, at the Court of Bank-
ruptcy. Groom, official assignee, Abchurch-lane ; Cox, Son,
and VValrond, Sise-lane.
Arthur Bentley, ironfounder, Lancaster, April3o, and May
20, at eleven, at the Manchester District Court. Hobson,
official assignee, Manchester; Clarke, Gray, and Woodcock,
Lincoln's-inn-fields; Grundy and Co. Bury.
Michael M‘Donnell, ship-broker, Liverpool, April 13, and
May 25, at twelve, at the Liverpool District Court. Bird,
official assignee, Liverpool ; Bridger and Co., London-wall ;
Dodge, Liverpool.
Thomas Herbert, grocer, Bridgwater, May 4 and 26, at
eleven, at the Exeter District Court. Hirtzel, official as-
signee, Exeter ; Copp, Bridgwater; Boyle, Clement's-inn ;
Terrell, Exeter.
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.
R. and W. C. Oxtoby, corn factors, Wansford, Yorkshire
—first div. of 4s. in the pound, on any Wednesday, at the
office of Mr. Kynaston,
R. Oxtoby, corn factor, Wansford, Yorkshire—first div. of
48.11 d. in the pound, on any Wedneaday, at the office of
Mr. Kynaston, Hull.
W. C. Oxtoby, corn factor, Great Driffield, Yorkshire—
first div of Is. 3d. in the pound, on any Wednesday, at the
office of Mr. Kynaaton Hull.
Molvneux, Witherby, and Co.' merchants, Liverpool—
third div. of 4s. 6d. in the pound, on Wednesday, April 28,
or any subsequent Wednesday, at the office of Ur. Follett,
Live ...1.
T. g Molyneux, merchant, Liverpool—a div. of 20s. in
the pound, on. Wednesday, April' 28, or any subsequent, Wed-
nesday, at the office of Mr. Follett, Liverpool.
A. genderson, tailor, Old Burlington-street—first div. of
2s. in the pound, on Monday, April 19, and two following
Mondays, at the office of Mr. Cannan, Birchin-lane, City.
D. Pattie, stationer, St. Alban's-place, Edgeware-road—
first div. of 2s. 3d. in the pound, on Monday, April 19, and
two following Mondays, at the office of Mr. Canaan, Birchin-
lao., City.
R. Mackenzie, commission agent, Hunter-street, Bruns-
wick-square—second div. of 9d. in the pound, on Monday,
April 19, and two following Mondays, at the office of Mr.
Cannan, Birchin-lane, City.
DI VI DENDS.

At the Court of Bankruptcy, 13asinghall-street.
A. A. Mackey and N. J. W. Koh, merchants, St. Helen's-
place, Bishopsgate-street, May 13, at eleven—R. A. F. Kings-
cote, merchant, Sandgate, Kent, May 13, at half-past twelve
—J. Dover, merchant, Three Cranes-wharf, City. May 13, at
half-past eleven—P. Axrnann and J. G. Christ, merchants,
Mark-lane, City, May 13, at twelve—J. Shelbourne, licensed
victualler, Exmouth-street, Commercial-road, St. George's
in the East, May 11, at half-past eleven.
In the Country.

H. Copner, 20, at twelve, at the
Manchester District Court—B. Dawson, woollen manufac
turer, Bacilli', Lancashire, May 20, at eleven, at the Man-
chester District Court—J. Hall, share broker, Rochdale,
May 20, at one, at the Manchester District Court—W.
Miller, commission agent, Manchester, May 20, at twelve, at
the Manchester District Court—H. Charles, share broker,
Manchester, May 14, at twelve, at the Manchester District
Court—H. Marsland, silk throwster, Bosden, Cheshire,
May 12, at twelve, at the Manchester District Court—B.
Fenwick, linendraper, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, May 11, at
twelve, at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne District Court—R.
Gaunt, farmer, Kirk Deighton, Yorkshire, May 11, at eleven,
at the Leeds District Court—J. Heaton, clothier, Aldmond-
bury, Yorkshire, May 11, at eleven, at the Leeds District
Court. _

CERTIFICATES to be granted, unless cause be shown to
the contrary, on the day herein mentioned.
T. Wallis, builder, College-street, Chelsea, May B—G.
Park, tailor, Bury- street, St. James's, May 12—W. A. Elston,
Bugbrook, Northamptonshire, May 14.—W. T. Kitching,
ship owner, Albion-terrace, Islington, May 14—T. Hawky,
ship builder, Monkwearmouth &lore. Durham, May 11—J.
Pierce, builder, Liverpool, May 12—T. B. Fairhurst, painter,
Liverpool. May 11—N. T. Hawke, grocer, Penzance. Corn-
wall, May 13—It. H. Ireland, licensed victualler. Notting-
ham, May 21—G. M. Mabs•en, potato dealer, High-street,
Whitechapel, May 11—D. Waite, potter, Bristol, May 11—
.1. Wenman, wine merchant, Birkenhead, Cheshire, May 11—
E. B. Smithist, glass merchant, Great I/ ver-road, New-
ington, May 11—B. L. M. Rothschild, diamond merchant,
Great Queen-street, Lincoln's Inn-fields, May 11—E. Smith,
apothecary, Dursley, Gloucestershire, 11, ay 11—C. M.
Browne, schoolmaster, Newchurch, Isle of Wight, May 11—
G. Mosebay, auctioneer, Bakewell, Derbyshire, May 11.
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.
J. N. Eden and G. Denton, ship brokers, Hartlepool—C.
Chinnock, W. J. Vernon, J. Radford, and W. Preston, paten-
tees of self-acting furniture, Quadrant, Regent-street—J. and
'
J. Heaton, ironfounders, onstablee, Lancashire—W. Cragg
and T. Lewis, builders, Manchester—J. Cannings and H. H.
Case, cabinet makers, Trowbridge—E. Grundy, E. Grundy,
jun., S. Grundy, and E. Grundy, tertius, woollen manufac-
turers, Manchester (so far as regards E. Grundy, tertius)—
J. Taylor, W. Shepherd, and C. Tyne. fancy cloth manufac-
turers, Huddersfield—S. Garrard and R. G. Coombe, surgeons,
Upwell, Cambridgeshire—T. and W. H. Smith, carpet ware-
housemen, Great Marlborough-street, St. James's—W. and
II Brickley, drapers, Sol's-row, Hampstead-road—J. Coken
and A. Isaacs, clothiers, Creulston-square, Whitechapel—E.
W. Rowden, J. Crowdy, and E. Dunaford, brewers, High-
worth, Wiltshire—W. and J. Hymen, ironfounders, Gates-
head, Durham—W. Sykes and R. Wilkinson. copperas
manufacturers, Huddersfield—A. Turner and J. Mathe
dyers, Radcliffe, Lancashire—C. Jones, J. Neal, W. H. '
Par-
tridge, J. W. Lewty, E. Lewty, and I. Summeeill, iron and
tin plate company, Birmingham (so far as regards C. Jones)
—C. Mogg and A. Drewe, linendrapers, Bristol—R. and J.
Badbeck, drapers, Abingdon, Berkshire--W. Goward and D.
Sharp, jun., omnibus proprietors, Datchet—lL H. Haigh
and J. Light, woolstaplers, Bradford, Yorkshire—E. and G.
Blake, plumbers, Walcot, Somersetshire—J. Wetherell, J.
Wetherell, and T. Clough, tanners, Howden, Yorkshire--J.
Richards and R. M. Evans, Calvert's-buildings, Southwark—
M. and J. Highaen, linendrapers, Preston, Lancashire—J.
Taylor and R. Hall, lime burners, Knottingly, Yorkshire—
W. Poole and J. Heathcote, cabinet manufacturers, Congleton,
Cheshire—R. Wright, J. P. Wright, and C. Wright, drapers,
Stafford—S. Harris and G. Mason, blacksmiths, Fareham,
Southampton—J. Etchells and J. Cook, drapers, Ashton-
-under Lyne—G. Clarkson, jun., and W. Collison, builders,
Dalaton.

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.
James Robb, glass merchant, Aberdeen, April 27 and
May Is, at twelve, at the Lemon-tree Tavern, Aberdeen.
Malcolm Carmichael, asphalte manufacturer, Glasgow,
April 26 and May 17, at one, at the Black Bull Inn, Glasgow.
Jon Taylor,
May 17, at three, earatjlreetnt, Dairy, Ayrshire, April 26 and
Arms Inn, Irvine.
Francis Macgregor, ce,binner
'gay 19, at one, at the chambenlrsaker, Inverness, April 28 and
. Davidson, Inverness.
David Smith, builder, cupar_llrie
April 24 and May 18,
sat twelve, at W.Nab's Inn, Cupay.,
, April 28 and
William Blackwood, bookseller, Glaeg
Nay 19, at twelve, at the office of Mr. Mal Glasgow.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London Nero Price Current of April 2
SUGAIL—To -day no increase occurred in the home
port demand for raw Sugar, although merchants vrerteraifl...
ing to meet the buyers, and submitted to further reduced
sates for all descriptions. The operations in all sorts of West
India were to a small extent only for the scale or pan; al-
though a reduction on the rates of Friday of 6d per cwt. Was
submitted to. The private operations were confined to 230
Ihde, arc. None was submitted to public competition, but
there is a large quantity on offer privately.
Itstrurzys.--To-day few purchases were made in Refined
goods by the home trade, although standard lumps could be
easily obtained at 63s 6d, and brown lumps at 62s to 63s per
ewt, according to quality. There are few orders for Bonded
Crushed Sugar.
MAURlTirs.—This afternoon Mauritius Sugar was ope-
rated in with caution, and of 8,402 bags at auction not above
two-thirds found buyers, although merchants were willing
to realise, and submitted to a reduction on the rates of the
last public sale of 6d to ls.
EAST I.7llll.—*This afternoon white Bengal met with only
a limited demand, and 1,114 bags at auction were sold at
barely former rates.
FORZIGIC—To-day there was no public sale of Foreign
Sugar, and the amount of business done privately was to a
small extent only by exporters and the home trade, although
Pere were sellers upon rather lower terms.

COFTEE.—This afternoon 1,498 bags and: 2 casks Costa
Rica Coffee were submitted to public sale ; when the sound
was taken in rather under the value. Plantation Ceylon is
little wanted, and 253 bags at auction sold at rather lower
rates. Native met with little attention, and the sound of
1719 bags at public sale was taken in at rather lower rates. ,
COCOA.—Business to a small extent only has been-trans-
acted in West India, and prices have still a downward ten-
dency, there being a large quantity to arrive.
TEA.—Holders of black are not inclined to submit to any
further reduction in the ♦alue, but the trade have operated
with caution. The market is plentifully supplied, especially
with the better qualities. In Green only a limited business
has been done, notwithstanding the low rates at which there
are sellers.
Motasszs —There has been little desire manifested to
operate in West India; prices still tend downwards, although
there is not a large quantity on offer.
Rics.—To-day all kinds of East India Rice were in ex-
tensive request, and the rates paid exhibit an advance of
is 6d to 2s per cwt. At public auction 249 bags of Bengal
were sold at 21s to 21s 6d for good middling white, and at 20s
for sea-damaged first class.
spices.—The market for Cinnamon has been in a dull
state, and quotations rule very low for the inferior coarse
and jungle kinds; but good and fine are held for the rates of
the last quarterly auctions. Black Pepper does not improve
in value ; but there has been a somewhat better demand.
White is to be obtained upon rather lower terms; still few
buyers are to be met with. Pimento met with little atten-
tion. For Cloves parties are inclined to take rather lower
rates. Nutmegs met with little attention from exporters or
the home trade, and prices tend downwards. Mace main-
tains former rates. Although the demand for Ginger is good,
still no improvement in the value occurred.
SPIRITS.—Holders of Leeward Island Rum are desirous to
realise, and submitted to a reduction of 2d to 3d per gallon,
still the purchases made have been trifling. For East India
the market is in a dull state, and a further decline in the
value ensued. Jamaica can be obtained upon further re-
duced terms; still all descriptions have been operated in
with caution. Demerara of strong quality is to be obtained
at 4s 8d to ss, still few contracts have been concluded. The
stock ofßrandy has beenfurther increased,although importers
are desirous to sell upon previous reduced terms ;Estill the
trade operated with caution. Geneva is little wanted for
exportation, and prices are on the decline, 2s 6d having been
taken for ordinary. For British Corn Spirits the demand is
active, and lie is the value of English nett cash; Scotch
and Irish lOs 10d to lls. Gin is in good demand, at 9s Bd,
and lOs 2d per gallon.
Hiestr,—The market has been well supplied with Manilla
since our last report, and a considerable tall in the value has
ensued.
On-I.—For Seal former rates are insisted upon, but the
amount of business transacted has been to a small extent.
In Cod a good business has been transacted, yet holders are
inclined to sell at 271. to 271. lOs. In Southern the ope-
rations are upon a more extended scale in all descriptions,
but better prices cannot be obtained. Holders of Sperm mani-
fest firmness, and there has been a good business transacted.
Linseed Oil has been in excellent request; prices slightly
improved. For Rapeseed Oil reduced prices have been sub-
mitted te. Olive met with little attention, although pur-
chases can be made rather under former rates. In Palm
many purchases have been made, and an improvement in the
value has occurred. Cocoa Nut is wanted, and high rates
are offered. Lard Oil moves off slowly.
TaLLow.—There are sellers of Russian on the spot upon
further reduced terms, still the purchases made have been
extremely limited. For delivery in the last three months of
the year few contracts have been entered into, although at
455 to 45s 6d per cwt. there are sellers. Town Tallow is little
wanted, and prices are declining. Other kinds of Tallow
met with little attention, and a further decline in the value
has taken place.

RAILWAY COMMITTEES.

(YESTERDAY.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
GROUT I.
The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of
the Bills comprised in this group re-assembled in Room 30,
at the usual hour this morning ; Mr. W. 0. Stanley in the
chair.

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THE BRIGHTON (MID RENT) SCHEME.
The general evidence in favour of this scheme was resumed.
Mr. John William Sudderland, a magistrate of the county
of Surrey, residing at Croydon, and Mr. Currey, of Purley
Lodge, Croydon, were called to prove that a second line to
Croydon would be an injury rather than a benefit to the
inhabitants of the neighbourhood.
Mr. Mercer, grocer, of Maidstone, gave general evidence in
favour of the Brighton scheme.
Sir John Tvlden, a magistrate of the county of Kent,
residing at Sittingbourne, preferred the Brighton scheme,
because he had more confidence in the South Coast Com-
pany than the South-Eastern. Besides, he understood the
South Coast Company were ready to bind themselves by a
clause to carry passengers at a very moderate rate—indeed
he could not better convince the Committee of the ad-
vantage of that clause than by stating the fact, that it'
the fares the company proposed to bind themselves to
were charged on the whole of their existing line, there
would be a saving to the public of 40,0001. per annum.
He believed they were ready to bind themselves to reduce
their fares some 15 or 16 per cent.
On cross-examination it turned out that the witness had
given his evidence on mere hearsay. He did not know of
his own knowledge what the reductions would be, nor did
he even know what were the existing fares on the Brighton
line.
A number of other witnesses were examined, but their
evidence merely went to show that they preferred the
Brighton to the South-Eastern line.
The Committee adjourned at the usual hour till twelve
&clock to-morrow (this day).