The Sun.
London, England, 1847-10-18 00:00:00

Now reacl7llo2 vols., with Illustrations, 21s. bound,
SIXTH EDITION OF THE CRESCENT
AND TIIE CROSS.

BY ELIOT WARBURTON', ESQ.
"Remarkable for t‘, emouring power and play of fancy, its useful
and Intere.ung information. Among its greatest and most lasting
charms is its reverend and serious spirit."—Quarterly Review.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

CONTRACT FOR RICE.
Department of the Comptroller for Victualling and Transport
Services, Somerset-place, October IS, 1847.

The Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby give
notice, that on TnnasnAy, the 21st instant, at One o'clock, they'will
be ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Contract
for supplying and delivering into her Majesty's Victualling Stores at
Deptford, Twenty-five Tons BENGAL WHITE RICE, half to be de-
livered in a Fortnight, and the remainder in a Fortnight afterwards.
The Rice to be exempted from the Customs' Duties.
A sample (not less than 2 lbs.) must be produced by the parties
tendering.

The Conditions:of the Contract may be seen at the said Office. No
Tender will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty, nor
any noticed, unless the party attends, or au agent for him, duly au-
thorised In writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty,
and bear in the left hand corner the words " Tender for Rice," and
must also be delivered at Somerset-place, accompanied by a letter
signed by a responsible person, engaging to become bound with the
person tendering, in the sum of 251. per Cent. on the value, for the
due performance of the Contract.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed Sherida; Knowles's celebrated Play of THE
HUNCHBACK. Master Walter, Mr. Creswick ; Sir Thomas Clif-
ford. Mr. Howe; Julia, Miss Helen Fatima ; Helen, Mrs. Nisbett.
After which, a New and Original Farce, called WHO'S HY HUS-
BAND ? Doctor Mull, Mr. Tilbury ; Daniel Tootles, Mr. Keeley ;
Mrs. Smith Thompson, Mrs, W. Clifford; Sophonisba Mull, Mrs. L.
g. Buckingham;; Sally Starch, Mrs. Hamby.
To conclude with the Drama of THE ROMANTIC WIDOW.
Stage Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web:tor.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, is. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.

Doors open-at Half-past Six, Performance to commenCs at Sayan.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Age. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Anbert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Miss Wool
gar; Mademoiselle Cheri Bounce, Miss Emma Harding.
After which, a New Farce, entitled THIS HOUSE TO BE SOLD
the property of the late William Shakspeare), Inquire Within. Cha-
acters by Messrs. Wright, Cullenford, Worrell, 0. Smith, Paul Bed-
ard, Mrs. Laws, &c., &c.
To conclude with the original farce, called HOW TO SETTLE
ACCOUNTS WITH YOUR LAUNDRESS. Whittington Widgetts,
air. Wright; Jack Brown, Mr. Manyard ; Squibb, Mr. Redmond
Ryan ; Mary White, Miss Woolgar ; Mdlle. Cherry Bounce, Miss
Emma Harding.

Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past six, Performance to commence at Seven

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Testria.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
The Public are respectfully informed that her Majesty hating been
graciously pleased to honour this Theatre with her PATRONAGE,
the SEASON will COMMENCE THIS EVENING, OCT. 18, when
will be presented a new Comic Drama, entitled THE PRIDE OF
THE MARKET. Principal characters by Messrs. Buckstone, Leigh
Murray, Granby, and Pandits ; Miss H. Gilbert, Mrs. C. Jones, and
Madame Vestris.

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After which, a new Farce, called LIGHT DRAGOONS. Lord
Alfred Martingale, Mr. Charles Mathews ; Albany Lovelorn, Mr.
It. Roxby ; Dr. Rhatany, Mr. Frank Matthews ; Mrs. Crowsfoot,
Mrs. C. Jones ; Matilda, Miss Howard,
To conclude with a Farce, entitled BROTHER BEN. Principal
characters by Messrs. Harley, C. Mathews, and F. Matthews ; Mrs.
Leigh Murray, Miss Lee, and Mrs. Macnamara.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Bradwell of the Colosseum.
Dress Boxes, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
half-price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, WeMngton-street, is open to the
Public every day, from Ten to Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Engagement of Mr. MACREADY and MISS CUSHMAN.
TIIIS EVENING

Will be performed Shakspeare's Play of KING HENRT VIII
King Henry Eighth, Mr. Cooper; Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. Macready
Queen Katherine, Miss Cushman ; Anne Boleyn, Miss Susan Cush
man ; Lady Denny, Mrs. Selby ; Patience Miss A. Homer.
After which, the Farce of THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM.
To conclude with the comic Drama of .‘ LADIES, BEWARE r
Dress Circle, 55.: Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.