The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-24 00:00:00

SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.

The half-yeal4Y meeting of this company was held yester-
day, at the *Great Western station, Paddington, Mr. Charles
Russell in the chair.
The report stated that the directors would feel it their duty
to press as lightly as possible on the resources of the proprie-
tors during the continuance of monetary and commercial
difficulty, and to confine their operations within the nar-
rowest limits consistent with their obligations to the con-
tractors, they have confined the active prosecution of the
works to the most important portions of the line ; that they
have entertained no new project, and have incurred no new
engagements. The Bill to give effect to the agreement which
had been entered into by the Great Western Company, au-
thorising them to pay five per cent. instead of four per cent.
on the calls was lost this session. The directors have received
from the latter company a renewal of the assurance of a full
pecuniary equivalent in some other form. The directors
concentrated their efforts and resources on that portion
of the line which lies between Newport and Swansea because
it will bring a large and profitable section into early
operation, and contribute to the reduction of the amount of
interest otherwise chargeable against the capital. Their at-
tention must be next directed to the completion of that por-
tion which will connect Newport with the Great Western at
Gloucester. A branch of the Forest of Dean Railway, from
Grangecourt to Hagloe, a distance of seven miles, had be-
come the property of this company, and now constituted an
integral portion of the main line, and would be constructed
by the South Wales Company. At the next half-yearly
meeting they will proceed to forfeit those shares upon which
the second, third, and fourth instalments shall then be un-
paid ; at present 2,9821. remains due on the second instalment
of 2/. lOs., 11,260/. on the third instalment of 5/., and
24,000/. on the fourth instalment of Si., making the total
arrears 38,242/. The forfeiture of these shares will not re-
lease the proprietors from the liability of paying the arrears
due by them. On the fifth and sixth instalments about
65,000/. remains unpaid. The directors will use every effort
ilityvninwkgeaet
helltyenehs etttohloi
to recover the arrears due on them. The 5,000 shares which
the Swansea Vale Company agreed to receive in payment for
the purchase of their line have been placed in trust for that
purpose. The Railway Commissioners have granted an ex-
tension of time for the purchase of land.
The report of Mr. Brunel, the engineer, stated that the
works generally, which are in progress from Gloucester to
Haverfordwest, have proceeded very satisfactorily, and no
new difficulties had arisen to affect their cost or efficiency.
The destruction by fire of a timber bridge over the Usk will
not delay the works; the loss has been covered by the in-
surance; the contractor is proceeding rapidly with the re•
storation of this bridge. The heavy works at Chepstow and
at Newport, including the tunnel at the latter place, are in
a very forward state. If every endeavour were made to
expedite the works between Newport and Swansea, they
night be completed in ten or twelve months; and east of
Newport, assuming the Gloucester and Dean Forest Railway
completed, the whole might, with similar exertion, be
finished in twelve or fifteen months. Several portions of
the line are ready for receiving the permanent way. The
accounts of the 30th of June showed that 1,118,284/. had
been received, including 83,609/. in advance of calls; and
4007,004/. expended, including 61,306/. subscriptions to Irish
and Welsh lines, leaving a balance of 111,279/.
The CHAIRMAN stated that every ,exertion had been made
to obtain the Bill for raising the rate of interest allowed on
calls from 4to 5 per cent. Since the Bill had been lost the
subject of the increase of the interest to 5 per cent. had been
again under the consideration of the Great Western board,
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which he attributed to the general depression, which affected
all railways, especially those under construction. He felt
satisfied that their line when completed would prove a pro-
ductive one, because it passed through one of the finest
mineral and manufacturing districts in the kingdom, and
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successive
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would open np a rich and fertile agricultural district, which
required nothing but the means of communication for send-
ing its products to market. The whole of the traffic that
would come on the line would be new traffic, and it was
posauhoyeproatui
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which i t
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company of 61,0001. to the Irish and Welsh railways, and
thought the Great Western ought to relieve them of this
responsibility. He considered that
the two companies had not been carried out as regards the
payment of the 5 per cent. interest on 11 ca s.
The CHAin..Aux explained that the 5 per cent. was no part
of the original agreement. It had
been granted by the
Great Western on condition that the South Wales Com-
pany should subscribe a certain sum to the Irish and Welsh
lines.

After an assurance from the Chairman that the Great
Western would honourably perform their agreement with
this company, the report was unanimously adopted.
Thanks were voted to the Chairman, and the meeting
separated.

GLOUCESTER AND DEAN FOREST RAILWAY.
The half yearly general meeting of this company was held
yesterday, at Gloucester ; the chair was taken by Mr. Samuel
Baker, chairman of the directors.
The report stated that, in conformity with the opinion ex-
pressed by the directors in their last report, they have re-
stricted the works upon the line to that portion which re-
quires the longest time to execute. The directors feel that
the deplorable stagnation in the mercantile and trading inte-
rests of the kingdom has been adverse to the speedy and
successful progress of railways generally, and was a sufficient
reason for suspending, in some degree, a rapid completion of
the line before the South Wales Company can accomplish a
junction at the Grange. The directors have made consider-
able progress in the purchase of lands. They regret that in
some instances the demands made upon them were exorbi-
tant, and they were compelled to appeal to juries. In every
:case the verdicts were less than the sums claimed. The di-
rectors had abstained from making calls beyond the absolute
wants of the company, and congratulated the proprietors
upon the promptitude with which the last call had been paid.
They have transferred to the South Wales Company the por-
tion of the line extending from the Grange to Hagloe, in
conformity with the agreement entered into with them under
the powers of the Act.
The report of Mr. Brunel, the engineer, stated that the
works upon this railway have been proceeded with so far as
the possession of land permitted ; but by reason of this
limitation the progress has been hitherto small, and princi-
pally confined to the work across the meadows near Glou-
cester. The removal of the houses in Gloucester itself has
been commenced, and a considerable portion of the work
through the town may now be proceeded with. The bridges
across the river may shortly be commenced. The earthwork
upon the rest of the line is not heavy; but it will be desirable
now to enter upon some more of the land, so that during the
next spring the whole may be in work, to ensure the com-
pletion of the line simultaneously with that of the South
Wales Railway.
The accounts showed that 80,556/. had been received, and
74,530/. expended, leaving a balance in hand of 6,0261.
The CHAIRMAN stated that, since the last meeting, a new
secretary had been appointed (Mr. Nash), and had been
found a most zealous and efficient officer. The directors had
refrained from proceeding with the calls, ss it would be useless
to push forward the completion of the line until the works
of the South Wales Railway (with which this line forms a
junction) were nearer completion. The bridges across the
Severn would be commenced early next year, and the whole
of the works would be completed in full time to form a junc-
tion with the South Wales line as soon as that line was ready
for the traffic. He adverted to the delay in the purchase of
lands, and said the directors had no other wish than to give
the fair value for all lands taken by the company. If it was
found expedient to expedite progress, he had little doubt,
from the experience or former calls, that the shareholders
would not be found wanting with the means for carrying on
the works with vigour. f .
PrTcheearnedpoxtrtrw.
Aasvaedryo,pwteed, reanred-etlhecettewdo. retiring directors, Mr.
After some farther discussion of no importance, the pro-
ceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to.the Chairman.

LONDON AND BLACKWALL.
The half-yearly meeting of this company was held on
Tuesday at the LondonNavern; Daniell in the
chair.
The report stated that ttlo net balance on the revenue
account amounts to 5,465/, 'which
will admit of the paax, y-
ment of a dividend of Is. 6d: per share, clear of income-t
on the 48,000 original, and the 24,000 new shares (No. 1),
which are now entitled toparticipate in the profits of the

undertaking. The sum thus applicable to the payment of a
dividend is larger than on any previous corresponding half-
year, enabling the directors to propose a dividend equal in
amount to that paid at this time twelvemonths, although the
number of shares has been since that period increased by
one-half. This result is attributable to the conversion of de-
bentures into capital, by which a large and permanent re-
duction is made in the annual expenses. The traffic during the
first six months of 1848 showed that 1,273,969 passengers had
been carried, receipts 22,023/. ; at the corresponding period
of 1847, 1,354,622 passengers were conveyed, and the
receipts amounted to 22,9691. This decrease was prin-
cipally confined to the local traffic. In the Gravesend
traffic there had been an increase, notwithstanding the un-
toward state of the weather. The first half-year's receipts
for local traffic in 1848 amounted to 15,659/. ; for Gravesend
traffic, to 5,156/. ; and Woolwich traffic, to 1,208/. ; in the
first half-year of 1847 the traffic was 16,8571., 4,670/., and
1,441/. respectively. The heads of an agreement with the
East and West India Docks and Birmingham Junction
Railway Company have been finally settled, the directors of
that company undertaking to complete a junction with the
extension line by the time their own line shall be finished to
Camden-town. The directors are still in negotiation with
the Easter Counties Company in reference to the use of the
extension line ; and they cannot doubt that a common in-
terest must necessarily lead to an arrangement satisfactory
to both companies. The directors have thought it prudent
not to interfere with the traffic during the present and the
ensuing month, and they have therefore determined to defer
Closing either of the lines for the alterations necessary to the
introduction of the locomotive system and the change of
gauge until the Ist of October. They have every confidence
that the extension line will be open in November, and that
both the lines will be in full operation under the new system
of working before the close of this year.
The report of Mr. Locke, the engineer, stated that the
works of the extension line had progressed rapidly and sa-
tisfactorily; that the whole of the arching was finished, and
all the bridges, with the exception of those over the Com-
mercial-road, the Regent's Canal, and the Bow-road, which
would be completed in six weeks. The permanent way
was laid along the whole line, except at the latter places;
one line of rails may be altered on the old line, and
opened simultaneously with the extension line in November,
and both lines may be altered and in operation by locomotive
power before the end of the year. The capital account to the
30th of June showed that 1,147,0751. had been received, and
1,079,169/. expended, leaving a balance of 67,906/. The re-
venue account stated that 26,452/. had been received for
traffic, including 2,591/. for rents and wharfage ; and the ex-
penses 20,905/., including 1,131/. Government duty, 1,039/.
rates and taxes, and 2,600/. interest on loans and scrip shares,
leaving a balance of 5,627/. The extension account showed
that 220,505/. had been expended, leaving a balance against
the company of 46,4351.
The CHAIRMAN, on moving the adoption of the report,
said the directors regretted that the extension line was not
yet open, and the gauge altered ; the delay had arisen in Par-
liament. He trusted the shareholders would approve of the
alteration in the gauge on the old line being put off till the
let of October, so as not to impede the large traffic re-
ceivable prior to that time. Their negotiations with the
Eastern Counties Railway Company had not yet led to any
determinate result, although principles had been laid down
between the companies which could be carried out, and the
directors only awaited coming to such an arrangement as
would be remunerative to the company.
Mr. HAGUE seconded the resolution.
Mr. LEVY said they were charged 201'. for the passenger
tickets of the last half year, that his printer would do them
for 95/., and get a fair profit, which would save the company
about 2201. a year—a saving worth something on a Is. 6d.
dividend. Ile perceived that there were large arrears on the
extension shares, amounting to 30,522/. ; he thought those
who had not paid ought to be handed over to the company's
solicitor, and be made to pay.—(Hear.)
The CHAIRMAN said if Mr. Levy would send his printer to
look at the peculiar tickets they used, to prevent imposition,
and would do them for less than they paid at present, the di-
rectors would be glad to save the difference.

After some observations respecting the probability of leas-
ing the line to the Eastern Counties and the London and
North-Western Companies, Mr. Alderman Salomans warned
the proprietors against entering into any inconsiderate
bargain, and pointed to the example of the Graenwich
Railway.

The report was adopted unanimously and the dividend
approved.
A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman, and the
meeting separated.

long without obtaining the consideration of Parliament. In
that item of charge there had been an increase en their own
line of between 4,000/. and 5,0001. over the last year. He
trusted that the day was not far distant when he should
have to congratulate the company upon a diminution
of this impost. He found Bills introduced into Parlia-
ment for the exemption of stock in trade, and he
thought railway interests equally entitled to consideration.
That was one grievance against which railway proprietors
had had to contend. But the railway interest had had
before to contend with difficulties which would have ap-
palled any other proprietors; they had struggled on without
the assistance of Government, and success had attended
their exertions. By perseverance, by refraining from undue
speculation, by entering into as few engagements as pos-
sible, by fair, open, and upright conduct towards the public,
he had no doubt the present difficulties of the railway in-
terest would be removed, and prosperily again restored. If
any gentleman required further information with regard to
the affairs of the company, he should be happy, if able, to
afford it. He sat down, assuring them that he felt deeply
anxious to promote the interests of the Midland Railway.
In reply to a question from a PROPRIETOR,
The CHAIRMAN said he had no intention of retiring from
the management of the company.—(Cheers.) He would
say further, that so long as he possessed health, strength,
and energy, and the confidence of the proprietors, nothing
should induce him to leave then.—(Loud cheers.)
Mr. BRANCKER (of Liverpool) inquired whether any of the
amount of the 50/. new shares had been taken to liquidate
the debts of the company?
The CHAIRMAN replied that no amount had been taken
for that purpose, but so soon as the new lines had been com •
pleted, the remaining sum to be called up would be then
taken to liquidate the debts of the company.
Mr. BRANCIZER, after some further observations, said he
thought it would have been better if the directors had recom-
mended a dividend of 51 per cent. and carried the balance
forwards.

A fROPRIETOR wished to know upon what amount of capi-
tal the dividend was declared?
The CHAIRMAN—About seven millions.

Mr. WATERS wished for a reserved fund, to meet deprecia-
tion of stock, He should, therefore, move as an amendment,
that a dividend of 51j per cent. be declared.
'The CHAIRMAN said before that was done, it would be
better that the report should be received.
Mr. IRONSIDES wished to know whether any rupture be-
tween the engine-drivers and directors was likely to occur on
the Midland line?

The CHAIRMAN replied that the best feeling existed be-
tween them. The Chairman afterwards observed that he
had been present immediately after the occurrence of the late
accident on the London and North-Western at Blisworth.
The accident was one of those misadventures which no fore-
sight could prevent.—(Hear.)
The report, after a few other remarks, was received and
adopted.
On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, a dividend of 3/. for the
half-year, payable on the 4th of September, was then
agreed to.
Mr. RAND (of Bradford) moved a vote of thanks to Mr.
Hudson for his able conduct as chairman of the Midland
Railway Company.
The CHAIRMAN, in acknowledging the vote, said he was
only anxious to preserve the confidence of the proprietors.
He could not close the proceedings of the day without re-
ferring to an event which every railway proprietor, and
every well-wisher of his country, must regret. He alluded
to the death of that great and distinguished man, Mr.
George Stephenson. His character, and the works which he
had left behind him, would live in the memory of his coun-
trymen to all future ages.—The meeting then broke up.

~ PROTECTION."

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sra,—" Good phrases," says Justice Shallow, " are
and shall be commended:" the word " Protection" shall
be commended for the good service it has done. Who-
ever has read Mr. Whiteside on the " Tribunals at
Naples and their procedes," may be assured that his
account is not exaggerated. Ask a Neapolitan with
little or no money how his lawsuit is going on? he re-
plies, with shrugs and squeaks, " Eh! a Napoli tutto
protezione!" (bribery.) This is the true meaning of
the word, and ought to be nailed to it. When a Bill is
passed " for protection of Crown and Government," one
is inclined to ask, Who dares take our Victoria, enfant
de la :liaison, dread and dear Sovereign, under his pro-
tection, or make her his protegee? If Lord Stanley's
friend, 'yclept of the Two Siciiies, in the exercise of his
undoubted prerogative, made a law just now to double
the price of maccaroni, as our landlords did of bread, to
gratify noble cornfactors or Austrian mealmen,
that would be protezione in the strictest ac-
ceptation of the term. The customs of Naples
are daily brought to our doors by Pulcinella
their national =schen]. His litigiousness and yet
hatred of law-officers, in the first place—his attachment
to Judy, whom he beats—his fondness for tame animals,
yet his cruelty towards them—his spadacino valour as
in General Pepe, combined, however, with a perpetual
longing to run away—his superstition and yet profane-
ness—his vocal powers solacing all his misfortunes—his
perfidy, levity, caprices, and lies—his unmistakeable
beak, top-knot, and voice, as of a cockrell or game-
chicken, pulcinella—all these describe the union of
Greek volubility, Arab temper, Tuscan shrewdness and
talent, constituting—Punch. Certainly Naples is not so
far as from Cornhill to Grand Cairo; Cerito, Lablache,
the Tagliouis, three or four Grisis and a Tosi, came all
the way to see us; probably also Grimaldi and Delpini,
clowns. One is apt to view Naples merely as a cele-
brated watering•place, but it is also the second capital iu
Europe, London exclusive; population about half a mil-
lion, a court, nobility, and garrison more than propor-
tionate, with a fine breed of little barb horses, who ex-
hibit what Mme. do Steel saw in the human natives, a
"je ne sais quoi da Numide." Here Pythagoras, in-
ventor of music, and the astronomy called Copernican,
dwelt.

Here Aquinas, who, according to some, would have
made three Newtons, was born. Here, in the time of
our Heptarchy, Greek laws, medicine, civilization, and
refinement prevailed at Salerno and Amalfi. Here
Cmsar, Marius, Pompey, Virgil, Romans of all ages,
" crowded on each other's villas, and jostled for the most
beautiful angles." Even Lablache is nothing new. "In
the plague at Athena, the few who escaped infection de-
termined to enjoy hte while it lasted. They had singers
from Magna Grecia (Naples) and dancers from Gaul,
who received an Attic talent, or 1931. 15s. every month
for their trouble, which, in those times, was considered
a high salary." If any doubt the influence of Naples, or
the origin of the vocable Protection, let them consider
that Christina andher kinswoman, the Duchess de Berri,
are Neapolitans, besides the ex-Queen of France—and
surely we have heard enough of them. I saw Christina
at a public festival—a young princess of fatal, tragical
beauty ; probably in that vast assemblage were but few
male creatures who would not have been glad to accept
her as sister, daughter, wife, or friend, notwithstanding
the llias malorum she might bring her Menelaus and King
Priam. The Neapolitans combine the extremes of human
character.

Their " protection of Crown and Government" " went
too far" in 1799 when the French Government evacuated
the city. Van Raumer, who surely is a good autho-
rity, tells us " Cardinal Ruffo was leader of the counter-
revolution, and the greatest horrors were perpetrated
before his face. (Persons now living can show you the
very spots.) Fra Diavolo; Macamone, the blood-quaffer,
and others of that class, were treated as friends by
and loaded with titles and honours." If the brutality of
the many equalled that of the few it would go hard with
poor humanity; but in the Carbonari year, 1822, when
no Government existed for several weeks, the wealthy
inhabitants and foreigners did not even bar their doors
at night. This is a great fact. Marshal Saxe (the only
Frenchman who ever beat the English in three pitched
battles) observed that in all disputes between the army-
waggoners and their horses, the waggoners were wrong.
Burke always presumed in favour or the people against
governments—as an Irishman he bad reason. Abbi
Petrarch was involuntary witness of human sacrifice at
Naples, and the name of the place was Carbonaria.
Gibbon therefore was inaccurate in saying " the human
feasts of Lestrygous have never been renewed on the
coasts of Campania." Such customs are merely external
necessities like Juggernaut, Thuggee, Suttee—but a
treacherous echo is found in the hearts of those demi-
Africans. A day may come—who knows ? when that
great referendary, the oldest: inhabitant, will just be able
to remember human sacrifices or capital punishments as
fiercely applauded by modern as by ancient Britons.
Every instance of misgovernment and consequent
ferocity brings Ireland, piteous Ireland, to memory, but
one escapes from the idea. They have, in the matter of
whisky, conquered themselves—teach them now to con-
quer us. Would that I could be more useful to your
most useful paper !—I have the honour to be, Sir, &c.,
11. C. ARGENT.

RACING SUBSCRIPTION OFFICE, 301, STRAND.—
On Friday last the managers of the Racing Subscription
Fund received at this office, distributed the horses to
holders of the numbers for the great Ebor Handicap, to
the several classes of the subscribers, at the Perthenium,
St. Martin's-lane, Westminster. Before the distribution
was commenced, one of the managers addressed the as.
sembly, and said, that although he accepted the compara-
tively thin attendance of the subscribers as a proof of
the confidence they reposed in the managers—if any
further proofs were needed of that fact, in addition to
the rapidity with which they had filled up the subscrip-
tions—still the managers would have been gratified if
their attendance to look after their own interests had
been more numerous, especially as it was difficult to hit
at once upon any method of distribution which might
an
not be open to some objection. There was, however,
important one which the managers had provided against,
namely, that some of the numbers might be withheld,
and thus be unfairly excluded from the chance of a horse.
The speaker
.then produced a box divided ito a 100
compartments, each of which contained parcels of num-
bers of 100 each; the first compartment containing from
1 to 100, the second from 101 to 200, and so on; the
whole 10,000 being thus arranged in an arithmetical se-
(riueisreodf thischouuniddrebdes.seßleyeted
arranement any number re-
i instantly, and the subscribers
were asked to call for any numbers at hazard, in order
to test the fact, whether every ticket was not there to
to be placed in the wheel. This was done, and the result
as well as the simplicity of the test, gave the utmost sa-
tisfaction, i woafs warmly .
tTi si fi
The
c ti
distributiono n ,expressed by all present.
Fund occupied this
gigantic Racing Subscription
iupwards of two hours; the result of
which will be see
Journal.
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the London MercantilcaJoo
Her Majesty's Pianoforte and Harp makers, Messrs.
Erard, of 18, Great Marlborough-street, have also been
honoured with the appointment of makers to his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, in consequence of the new m-
proved Pianoforte made by them to the order of his
Roy al Highness.
\Ve are happy to announce that the proprietor of
the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens has appropriated an
evening next week for Monsieur Jullien's benefit. We are
sure the public of all classes will respond to it; and we are
glad to hear that his professional brethren, both vocal and
instrumental, have so promptly proffered heir aid. It re-
dounds much to their credit, and they may rest assured it will
assist them in the estimation of a generous public.
We understand that the Marquis of Breadalbane
will be appointed to succeed to the office of Lord Cham-
berlain, which the Earl Spencer is about to resign.

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HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
McMe. JENNY LIND.
THE F.tREWELL NIGHT.

The Nobility, Gentry, Sub scribers to the Opera, and the Public are
respectfully informed that the FAREWELL NIGHT will take
place THIS EVENING, wig. 24, when Muffle. JENNY LIND will
appear as AMINA, in Bellini's Opera of
LA SONNAMBITLA.

Amina, Mdlle. Jenny Lind ; Lisa, Mdlle. Vera ; Count Modolpho,
Sig. F. Lablache ; Elvino, tilg. Gardoni.
The National Anthem will be song by the whole strength of the
Company.

After the Opera, Selections from the admired Ballet of FIORITA,
iy 110. C. itosati, MdP.e. Petit Stephan, and M. Dor.
To conclude with the celebrated Ball Scene from the Ballet of
ALMA, comprising the Pes des Trois, by Mdlle. Cerito, Mdlle. Petit
Stephan, and M. St. Leon..

Th 0343 List is suspended, the public Press excepted.
Pit Tickets may be obt sined as usual at the Box-office of the
Theatre, price 10s. ad. each, where applications for Boxes, Pit Stalls,
and Tickets aro to be mad( .
Doors open at half-past S even, and commence at Eight o'clock.

CH &A. ME Kt) L, HAYMARKET.
Uncle- the 2.l:mageme ❑t of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
PATS EVENING,
Will be performed THE HARVEST HOME.
Atter which the Burlesque of NORMA. Noma, Mr. P. Bedford;
Adelgisa, Mr. Wright; Pollio, Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with the ;Farce of THE MOTHER AND CHILD
ARE DOING WELL

,C,L) YAI. sUILKE Y TH EATIt E
Under the direction of Mr. Kerschner.

Engagement of Mr. G. Bennett, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Wigan, for

F ive Nights only.
lie•appearance of Mr. T.. I'. Cooke and Grand Ballet Company.
T:ais EVENING

Will be performed TIIE TOWER OF NESLE. Buridan, Mr. G
Bennett. _ _ .

To be followed by Mr. Wigan's successful comic Drama, entitled
NEXT DOOR. Jack Sky lark, Mr. A. Wigan ; Jemima Evans, Mrs.
A Wigan.
To conclude with THE "WANDERING TRIBE.
Manager and Tr assurer, Mr. B. S. Fatrbrother.

ASTLF.Y'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Fitzball's new and completely successful Spectacle.
Unparalleled Equestrian Feats.
THIS EVENING,
Will he performed, the new brilliant Spectacle, founded on Sir
Walter Scott's celebrated poetical Romance, and entitled MAR-
WON; or, The Battle of Vlodden Field.
To be followed by the it limitable EQUESTRIAN and GYMNAS-
TIC EXERCISES in the ,ARENA.
To conclude with a Grtusd Pageant, entitled LADY GODIVA
AND PEEPING TONI OF COVENTRY; or, Clearing the Toll.
In compliance with the numerous applications ai the Box-office,
the gorgeous Spectacle of MAZEPPA will be produced with great
splendour on Monday, August 2s.
Box-office open from Eleven till Five.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. Welt.

ROYAL SITIIP.EY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Attraction unprecedented.
New Series of GRAND PROMENADE CONCERTS.
Continuation of MISS SARA FLOWER.
The DAYLIGI3.T VIEW of ROME, by Daimon.
Superb a ad Unique MENAGERIE.
Grand Display of FIREWORKS, by the Messrs. Southby.
No Extra Charge.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and
FRIDA.Y.
View of Rome —Promenade Concerts, Vocal and Instrumental,
conducted by Mr. GODFREY, the splendid Band of Solo Performers
Includes Messrs. Ciotti, Coll ns, sen., George and Viotti Collins, Eger-
ton, Griesbach, Stevenson,laardy, &c.—Several favourite Songs by
Miss Sara Flower—Also to be seen, during the day, the beautiful
3etenagerie--Shaksperc's tic use—The Magic Bridge—and other no-
velties will be exhibited. the whole concluding with a most mag-
nificent and not to be rivalled display of Fireworks, by the Messrs.
Southby
Gates open at Tin A. 31., Feeding Time Five—Concert at Six
—Fireworks at Nine.
Adnsissic-n, as usual. One Shilling.

THE WEATRER.—SIIN OFFICE, AUGUST 24.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 49; Highest, 65; soon, 61.
BA.I4OX2TER, W.S.W.; slight showers.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 38 min. after 9 IEN-ening .. 18 min. after 10