The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-15 00:00:00

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

A crowded house assembled last night to welcome
Boutie's re-appearanc after an absence of four years.
Ills welcome was loud and curchal. M.Bouffe's first
part was the well known one of Michel Perrin. In this
his delineations were more finished and exquisite than
ever, but perhaps too much of the artist appeared, and
the actor had lost somewhat of his simplicity. To be
sure that part is a difficult one for an actor who pre-
tends to nature—a man employed at a scary as an agent
of the French police, without knowing it, is a character
somewhat extraordinary. But in his by-play, and
in the natural outburst of feeling where the piece
permitted it, M. Bouffe exhibited all that power
which so many critics have pronounced inimitable.
The vaudeville is admirably adapted to display Bouffe's
powers, and he invests the role of the ancien cure with
the utmost vitality. As the plot thickens, and the honest
old starring religieux, in order to promote the marriage
of his beloved niece, unconsciously accepts the situation
of an espion in the secret police, the actor became quite
impassioned. The blunders committed by him here, and
eventually the service rendered by him to France, were
all pourtrayed by M. Bottffe with the utmost naivete ;
he, however, appeared to the best advantage in the
latter portions of the piece ; when he discovers the
base situation he has filled, his honourable feelings revolt
at the idea, and the old man is overwhelmed with grief,
which is, however, partly assuaged, by his being ap-
pointed to his old curacy in Normandy. Bouffe's recep-
tion was that of an old and established favourite, and
of a first-rate actor, which he gratefully acknowledged.
The other characters in the vaudeville were well sus-
tained in a very effective manner, by M. Dumcry
(Desaumais), 111. Rhozevil (Bernard), Madlle. Vallee
(TI &use), &c. At the conclusion M. Bouffe was loudly
called before the curtain, and again received the applause
of the audience. The programme concluded with the
vaudeville of Les vieux Peches, the character of M.
Girard being allotted to M. BouG. The theatre was
well and fashionably attended. Amongst the company
we observed the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, the
Duke and Duchess of Cleveland, the Countess of Lich-
field, Earl Granville, Lady Charlotte Dennison, Earl
and Countess Craven, Lord Portarlington, Colonel and
the ion. Mrs. Fitzgibbon. Lady and Miss Macdonald,
Mr. Errington, Lady Meux, Sir Fitzroy and Lady
Kelly, the Marquis and De Marquise de Lousada, Sir
Joseph Copley. &e.

ASTLEY'S AMPHITHEATRE.
The once most favourite tragedy, Pizarro, has long
lain among the almost totally neglected portions of our
dramatic literature ; but Mr. Batty, of " Astley's," has
brought it once again into public notice by making it
the foundation of "a splendid Peruvian spectacle,, in
which the object, it is stated, has been to realise the
beauties of the author " by the varied resources of this
well-managed establishment. The idea was excellent,
as the incidents introduce admirable opportunities-- for
processions, combats, grand pageants, and all the effec-
tive displays that, are sure to gratify the spectators at
this theatre, and are equally sure to be excellently and
efficiently arranged. So fur as the different require-
ments of the plot would allow on the present occasion,
the original English text of Sheridan was followed ;
and in the more striking passages (especially 'the
well known address of R-ilia), Mr. IVilliam West
• (who has been expressly engaged for -this
drama) was spirited and energetic. The spec-
tacle has been produced in the most liberal and
lavish style. The scenery is very good; and the cos-
tumes, properties, and appointments equally deserving
of eulogy. The result was complete success: and we
trust that a portion at least of the immense popularity
that attended the original tragedy will be awarded to
this siketticle, so cleverly founded thereon. Several
novelties also were introduced in the " Olyindic Circus,"
commencing with the surprising perfornaTaces of "
petite Davison," who is described as "the youngest
equestrian in the world;" Eut who, however, in the
novel and extraord►na'y teats on a single horse, showed

that, y,ung as she y bi'. she has heed long enough
to be as much at her ase on [Le back of a honte at full
gaAop as other people aTe on terra firma. The per-
forman! e-.; concluded with a capital magical spectaek,
entitled Ihe Charmed Purse; or, the Black Volley, in
which tFe plot atzd the teetLie and magical in-
eiJeuts must intetesti7,gly aed t freetively closed nn even-
entertainments, long e.mugh, varied enough, and
good enoulat, to satisfy even those who ant usually the
Iv4rdest to please.

CALEDONIAN BA 1,1.—We have authority to at to

hat the Grand Duke Constantine has signified his intention

of honouring this asstmbly with his ir'esence the Duke
and Duchess of Saxe Weimar, and Prince Lowenstein, ac-
companied by their suite, will also be present.
Astinuarox.—On Saturday and Sunday, in this
part of Devon, we had fine showers of rain fall, and on Mon-
day it cleared off. with a bright sunny sky. The wheat and
barley fields present a most exhilirating appearance. The
potato crops around this town and neighbourhood never
looked more promising, and the swarthy appearance of the
stalks indicate not the smal:est sign of disease. A much
larger breadth of land has been sown with potatoes during
the last spring than in the two former years, and great at-
tention is being paid to the potatoes. We trust the crops
will repay those persons who use their utmost energies in
endeavouring to procure this useful vegetable, as in former
years, before the disease presented itself.
EXCDEQUER-DlLLS.—Yesterday notice was issued
at the Exchequer-bill Office, Whitehall, that Exchequer-
bills bearing an interest of d. per centum per diem wtsuld
be issued this day, the 15th inst., in whole or part payment
of the principal and interest of the bills issued under the 9th
Vic., c. 15, per 18,380,200/., dated June, 1846, and that she
Exchequer-bills now outstanding, issued under the Bth Vic.,
c. A per 9,379,600/., in 1845, and Bth Vic , c. 129, per
9,024,9001., in 1845, and dated March, 1847, will bear ania-
terest of 3d. per centum per diem on and after the 16th inst.
TLIE HENLEY GRAND REGATTA. -- This grand
affair takes place on the 17th and 18th of June; and from
the following entrances, which have been made, most 'in-
teresting and spirited competition is anticipated :—For the
Grand Challenge Cup—London—The Thames Club (the
Holders). Cambridge—University Boat Club. Oxfort'.—
University Boat Club. For the Challenge Plate—Cam-
bridge—The First Trinity (the Holders). London—The
Thames Club. Oxford—The Childe of Dale (B. N. ColL)
—For the Steward's Challenge Cup—Oxford—Christ's
Church Club and Worcester College Club. For the Silver
Wherries—(For pair oars)—E. P. Wolstenholme and. S.
Vincent, Trinity College, Cambridge; Pollock and Folio ws.
Cambridge Subscription Rooms, Leander Club, London;
11. S. Polehatnpton and J. Polehampton, Pembroke College,
Oxford ; W. S. Falls and W. Coulthard, St. George's Club,
London. For the Diamond Sculls—W. Mauls, Trinity Clol.
legs, Cambridge; E. G. Moon, Magdalen College, Oxford;
S. D. Dobson, Gateshead-upon-Tyne; .1. B. Lambert (.3 R.
1,. W.), London ; S. Wallace, Amateur Smilers, Cl üb,
London. For the Town Challenge Cup—Henley, the
Dreadnought Cutter Club. For the Silver Wherry (for
Scullers)—H. Sergeant, Henley; J. Stevens, Shiplake;. H.
Farley, Henley ;A. Ive' Henley ; D. Lasham, Henley. :For
the New Four-oared Challenge Cup the entrances are oipen
till the 16th.

DEATH OF SIR RICHARD PLASKET, K.C.M.G.—
This gentleman, whose name has for many years been fa-
miliar in the history of our colonial empire, died on the nth
instant, at Hampson House, Torquav, Devon, aged 65. In
early life lie formed one of the stat at the Colonial-o9ice,
and subsequently held appointments in Malta, Ceylon, and
at the Cape of Good Hope; his career in such respect .ex-
tending over a period of nearly thirty years. He ustudly
acted as public and private secretary to the home Govern-
ment, and generally gave much satisfaction to all part ies.
In consideration of his valuable services he received the or der
of St. Michael and St. George on its first institution.
DR. CHALMERS S BRAIN. —The cause of Dr. Chal-
mers's death was generally understood to be apoplexy, 'but
the autopsy has shown it to have been disease of the limart,
that organ having to a considerable extent been convey ted
into fatty matter, arid so becoming incapable of use
action. The other parts of the body were decidedly healtly.
Phrenology is rather at fault respecting Dr. Chalmers. From
the largeness of his head externally, and the peculiaritv of
his mental temperament, the leading craniologists have gong
spoken of him as of necessity possessing a large brain ; but
the post mo, tem inspection of the encephalon has disabu sad
this idea. Thus, the weight of brain in Dupuytren was
64 oz. ; in Cuvier, 63, in Abercrombie, 63, in Chalmers, S 3—
the average weight in persons from 50 to 60 years of 'age
being 50 oz. 2 dr. O'Connell was also spoken of as posscss-
ing a brain of extraordinary dimensions, and it would be in-
teresting to know if dissection threw any light upon this.
The removal of his heart necessarily involved the use ofthe
scalpel, and doubtless it would have been used in the cranial
as well as in the thoracic regions.
THE WATERLOO BANQUET.—The cards of invita-
tion for this annual entertainment at the Duke of Welling-
ton's were issued at the close of last week. Above 90 (A-
ccra, who were present at that glorious engagement, have been
invited by the Noble and Gallant Duke.
DISPATCHES FOR PORTUGAL.—Foreign-offiCe e is.
patcl-,es for Sir G. IL Seymour, the British,Acemb Ambassador at
Admirata Sir
Lisbon, and with Admiralty dispatchesfor N
f t Tagus, were sent
W. Parker, the Commander-in-C
from London on Sunday night,
.va
don and Southampton l'a 1
Clarence Victualling;-ar
them I. Spithead, a 111•12 bkiltehe mail train of the 'Eton_
On their arrival at the Royal
'i, (Lport, a boat in waiting took
-d t them on board the Polyphemus
er M'Cleverty, which velsel bad• her
steam-sloop, Comma
steam up ready to start, and on receiving them slipped her
moorings, and departed 11.0 mediately for the Tagus. The dis-
patches from Lisbon and 0
i.,orto are hourly expected to ar-
rive in the Bulldog steam-slob:b.
The Marquis of Anglese: intends to give a grand
banquet to his Imperial Highness the Grand Duke COnitan-
tine of Russia, on Thursday next, at Uxbridge House. The
Noble and Gallant Marquis has invited a distinguished 4rcle
to meet the illustrious Grand Duke.
The prospects of the forthcoming harvest in ' the
vicinity of Brussels are magnificent. The most satisfactory
accounts continue to 1, received froill 14 rest 4of YFOLIPe.