The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-15 00:00:00

THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION.
Now Ready, 1 vol., with Illustrations, 10s. 6d. bound.
THE HISTORY OF MARGARET
CATCHPOLE. A SUFFOLK GIRL.

By the Rev. R.CORBOLD, of Wortham, Suffolk.

"'!Pith is stranger than fiction. We have here a veritable his-
tory, with incidents more startling and extraordinary than are to be
found in any romance with which we are acquainted."—Norfolk
Chronicle.

Henry Colburn, Publither, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

NEW ELITION, WITH ADDITIONS.
Now ready, New Tu ital. revised, with Two Portraits, and Twelve
humouress T-IlustTations, by George Cruikshank, price Gs.,
InEMOIRS of GRIMALDI, the CLOWN.
Edited by BOZ.
th Additions and Notes by CHARLES WHITEHEAD.
" This entertaining account of Grimaldi, introducing us to many
*miming dramatic incidents and anecdotes, besides chronicling a
;great deal of theatrical intelligence, has been considerably im-
proved in ell thesis respects by Mr. Whitehead. It will therefore be
/et mere welcome than it was."—Literary Gazette.

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HER MAJESTY'S THEATnE.
The Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public are respectfully Informed

that an EXTRA NIGHT will take place
TO-MORROW, AVRIL 16,
When will be presented Mozart's chef d'oeuvre,
DON GIOVANNI.
Donna Anna, Madame Grisi ; Donna Elvira, Madlle. Sanchioll ;
Zerlina, Madame Castellan. Don Giovanni, Signor Fornasari ; Don
Ottavio, Signor Mario ; 11 Cominandatore, Signor Botelli ; Masan),
Signor F. Lablache ; Leporello, Signor Lablache.
To conclude with the highly suecessful New Ballet, by M. Perrot,
entitled,
CATARINA ; ou, LA FILLE DU BANDIT.
The principal characters by Madlle. L. Grahn, Madlle. P. Stephan,
acid . Madlle. Taglioni ; M.M. Perrot, Bertrand, Di Mattia, and

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a New Opera, entitled THE CRUSADERS,
The principal characters will be sustained by Messrs. W. Har-
rison, -Sorrento, Horncaatle, S. Jones, Weiss, Stretton, D. W. King,
31iss Romer, and Miss Rainforth.

After which, will be produced the Ballet d'Action, entitled
PEROLISE ; or, The Desolate Island. Principal characters by
Illadlle. Louise, Madame Giubilei, Mr. W. 11. Payne, Mr. ?Lowell,
31r. T. Matthews, Mr. Wieland, and Master F. Payne.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMAP.KET.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a New and Original Comedy, called, A
BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK. Cymon Foxall, Mr. Webster ; More-
craft, Mr. W. Farren ; Sir John Coverdale, Mr. Tilbury; Ernest
Coverdale, Mr. H. Hull; Horace Waldgrave, Mr. Hudson ; Schnei-
dermann, !dr. J. Bland ; Thomas, Mr. Brindal ; Lady Coverdale,
Mrs. Glover ; Selina Coverdale, Miss Julia Bennett ; Emmeline,
Mrs. Seymour.
The Band will perform the Overtures, La symphonie," and
" La Neige ;" a Fantasia, " Fra Diavolo ;" the " Post Horn GaloP,"
and "Antoinette," Cellarius Waltz.
After which, an experiment will be tried upon THE BIRDS OF
ARISTOPHINES : on which occasion they will be presented to
the public with new Names, new Feathers, new Songs, and new
Tales. Principal characters by, Messrs. James Bland, Hudson,
Tilbury, Brindal, Caulfield, T. F. m athews, and Miss P. Horton.
To conclude with a New Comic Drama, called THE IRISH POST.
Characters by Messrs. J. Bland, Tilbury, Mrs. Humby, &c.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY.

Unprecedented Attraction for the Easter Holidays.
of GENERAL TOM THUMB !

Who having, on each appearance in the Burlesque of " Hop o' my
Thumb," been welcomed with most enthusiastic shouts of ap-
plause, and excited the astonishment and approbation of an
elegant and delighted auditory, by his almost Incredible Dimi-
nutive Person and his equally Incredible Mind, the Management
has much pleasure in announcing his Performance for every
Evening during the Holidays.
THIS EVENING
The performances will commence with a New and Original Comic
Drama, in Three Acts, called HONOURS AND TRICKS. Prin-
cipal characters by Messrs. F. Matthews, F. Vining, Wigan,
Diddear, and Keeley ; Miss Villars, Mrs. A. Wigan, and Mrs. Keeley.
Afg&r which, a New Extravaganza, entitled THE MARBLE
VA-PSEN. Characters by Mr. Keeley, Mr. A. Wigan, Mrs. Keeley,
and Miss Laidlaw.

To conclude with an entirely New and Original Burlesque, en-
titled HOP 0' MY THUMB ; or, The Ogre and his Seven-League
Boots. Hop 'o My Thumb, General Tom Thumb.
Stalls, ss. ; Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, 6d.

THEATY.E ROYAL, ADELPHI.
A New Drama, and a New and magnificent Burlesque.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented a New Drama, in Three Acts, called, IN-
DUSTRY AND INDOLENCE ; or, The Orphan's Legacy. St.
Amour, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Rollin, Mr. 0. Smith ; Sansonet, Mr.
Wright ; lions. Delamare, Mr. Perkins ; Batifele, Miss Woolgar ;
Nini, Miss Webster ; Cecile, Madame Celeste.
After whi(di, a New Burlesque, entitled, PETER WILKINS ; or,
The Load-done Rock and the Flying Indians. Principal characters
by Misnes Woolgar, Emma Harding, Chaplin, Brooks, Taylor; Mr.
Patti Bedford, Mr. Munyard, &c.
To conclude with a New Farce, entitled, DID YOU EVER SEND
YOUR WIFE TO CAMBERWELL ? Chesterfield Honeybnn, Mr.
Wright; Isaac Crank, Mr. 0. Smith; Mrs. Crank, Mrs. F. Matthews,
Mrs. Honeybun Miss Emma Harding.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET,
THIS EVENING
'Will be performed Shakspere's Tragedy of OTHELLO. Othello,
Mr. Macready ; lago, Mr. Wallack ; Cassio, Mr. Cooper ; Roderigo,
Mr. J. Vining; Desdemona, Mrs. Stirling ; Emilia, Mrs. Ternan.
To conclude with a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled LADY
GODIVA AND PEEPING TOM OF COVENTRY. In which
Messrs. Walton, Wynn, Compton, Granby, Oxberiy ; Miss Taylor,
Miss E. Stanley, Mx,. Fosbroke, Miss llonner, &c., will appear.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATER.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Patronised by her most gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince Albert,
and the Princess Royal.—Entertainments Extraordinary for the
Holiday Visitors.—First Appearance of the celebrated Clown
Wallet, in conjunction w•th Barry and Rochez.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an new Euestrian Oriental Specle,
entitl HE Aed, TRAB ANDentirely
HISDESERT STEED ; ortac, the
Pearl of the Euphrates. The Characters personified by the principal
members of the Company and numerous auxiliaries.
New and Popular Scenes in the Circle, by the Foreign and British
Professors.
To conclude with a favourite Afterpiece.
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at seven o'clock.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Holiday Attractions, on a scale of Novelty, Talent, and Variety

never before offered.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a New Burlesque Spectacle, entitled JACK
THE GIANT KILLER. Supported by Messrs. Rogers, Cowell,
Lewis, Heslop, Willlams ; Mesdms. Hughes, M. Glover, &c.
After which, a New Farce by Mr. E. Stirling, entitled, ON
THE TILES ; or, A Night at Greenwich.
To be followed by a Grand Ballet of Enchantment, called, DER
CHAMOIS YAGER ; or, The Fiend on Earth. By the Deulin
Family.
A Tableaus of the Great Indian Victory will be exhibited.
To conclude with a New Melodrama, called, THE RATS OF
RAT CASTLE.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.

The most powerM and varied Entertainment ever offered to the

Public !
TIIIS EVENDTG

Will be performed an entirely new Drama, entitled LAID UP
IN PORT ; or, Sharks along Shore. Principal characters by Messrs.
Fredericks, Saville, Raymond, Tindell, Higgie, Searle, Burton ;
.Miss Vincent, Miss E. Terry, &c.
After which, THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT ;
Georgette, Miss Vincent.
To conclude with a romantic Drama, entitled THE DEVIL'S
DEN ; or, the Mint, the Maize, and the Maiden. Supported by
1 he entire strength of the Company.

NEW STRAND THEATRE.
ENTIRE CHANGE.-NOVELTIES AND MAGIC EFFECTS.

" La gaiete est la sante de lame,
La tristesse en est le poison."
M. PIIILLIPPE, in returning his grateful thanks to his kind
Patrons, and feeling anxious to merit a continuance of past favours,
la liberally bestowed upon him by the discerning Public of this
great metropolis, begs leave to announce that he will Resume his
ENTERTAINMENT at the above Theatre,
G,
'When he will have theTHIS honour N
oIfN introducing an ENTIRE
CHANGE in his PERFORMANCE, which has been prepared at a
great expense and labour. The New Feats and Miraculous Scientific
Experiments are of the most extraordinary and astounding de-
scription, and must be seen to be believed.
M. PHILLIPPE will commence the Entertainment by Lighting
Two Hundred and Fifty Wax Candled by a single Pistol Shot
This unique and brilliant Experiment was originally performed by
Mons. Phlllippe for upwards of 700 consecutive nights in Paris.
During the Evening M. Philippe will introduce his GRAND-
IHOTHER'S CAP, with all its Rapid Transformations.
During the Easter Week there will be a Morning and Evening
Performance each Day. The Morning Performance will commence
at TWo o'clock ; Evening Performance at a quarter to Eight.
Stalls, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 6d. ; Private Boxes,

u. la., and 10s. 6d.

THE WEATHER.—Strx OFFICE, A2llll, 15.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 49; Highest. 55; Noon, 53.
BARONETER, 29.71.—M:fp S.E.; hazy.

alom WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Ironing • • 0 agnates after 4. I Evening .. 19 minutes after 4