The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-04 00:00:00

S UPE HANN UATION OF WARRANT OFFICERS

Orders were received from the Admiralty, on-Thurs-
day morning last, for the superannuation of the following
warrant officers belonging to the ordinary at Ports-
tmouth, on the several sums per annum affixed to each of
their names:—

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Boatswains—John Smith (c), 701., John Casley 581.,
Robert Mackenzie 601., John Smith (b) 60/, William
Warren 50/., John Brown 501.,- Wm. Evendon 504,T0a.
Williams 401., Thomas. Beavis, 60/., Edward Aldridge
50/ , Lawrence Ogan, 50/., James Rolls 20/., Richard
Brown 201.
. Carpenters—Mat. Hogan 651., Barth. Adams 55L.
John W. Cordes 40/., Robert Mathews 651., Edward
Crouch 501, John King 35/., Henry Holmes 401.
Gunners—Robert Watson 70/., James Strachan 55/.,
E. Bromley 701., .Benjamin Salmon 651., E. Roberts 501.,
Stephen Hobbs 351, John Evans 26/., Edw.,Bydder 35/.
PLYMOUTH. APRIL 2.—The Havannah, 22, arrived
in the Sound from Portsmouth at an early hour this
morning. "
The new Port Admiral, Sir William Hall Gagq,
G.C.H., will hoist his flag, white at the main, on board
the san Josef, in Hamoaze, as Commander-in-Chief at
Pevonport, about Monday, the 17th instant. The pre-
iminary arrangements for succession between Sir Wil-
liam and the present Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Sir
'John West, K.C.8., are being made.
The Champion, 14, Commander Hayes, saile'd for
South America on Friday, taking mails to Madeiro, Rio
ilaneiro,,Rio Plate, and. Valparaiso.
The sloop Star, 6, Commander Riley,fwas paid advance
pf wages on Friday, and sailed yesterday for the coast of
Africa, taking mails to the Western Islands, Care de
'Nerds, Sierra Leone, and Ascension. Sevin volunteers
of the Plymouth Division of the Royal Marines, fdr
service at the Island of Ascension, embarked on board
the Star for a passage.
The brig Nautilus, 10, Lieutenant-Commander Rivers,
arrived here from Portsmouth on Friday. She will be
paid off all standing, and fitted similar to the Rolla, at
;Portsmouth, and be attached to the San Josef, for the
exercise of the naval apprentices.
Mess's. Rigby, of London, have taken the contracts in
he dockyard for the execution of the work in the de-
partment of the Director of Works, and begun to enter
men on Thursday last. The contractor, by desire of the
Admiralty, is to give the preference to the hired men
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chargedF,riadnady evening 40
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eight smiths, will be discharged on the Bth inst.
ROYAL MAnnvEs.—Captain Walsh, second Lieute-
nants Sutherland and Elliot, with a detachment of two
sergeants, two corporals, and 179 privates, of the Ply-
mouth division; Captain Mitchell, four sergeants, tour
corporals, two drummers, and one private, of the Wool-
'vich division, are ready to embark on board of the Bir-
kenhead, for service in the squadron at Cork, as super-
bumeries, for wages and victuals. Major Delacombe,
having been invalided from her Majesty's ship Constance
has been granted two months' leave of absence for th 3
benefit of his health.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS.
THIS EVENING,
A 'Varlets. of New Performances :—The Pyramid of Decanters—
The Two Panchinellos—The Villager's Wedding—The Two Clowns
—The Roman Games—The Chinese Jugglers, &c , by M.M. A. Sie-
grist. Aariol, Andre, Loissetaine, Weble, Niel', la petite Loissot, &e.
The Man4e, by Mdlls. Caroline and Mathilde. Various novel and
daring acts of Equitation—The Voltige—The Tarantell, &c., by Malls
Palmyra, Anato, F. Stanley, E. Lambert, Coralie, Ducos, Florentine,
Amaglia. Le petit Anato, &c. Laughable and groteque representa-
tions by the Clowns MM. Auriol, Leclair, and Arlol, AIL

Viers open at half-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight.
Second price, Half-past Nine.

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

Will be performed the Comedy et THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Si: Peter Teazle, Mr. Farren ; Sir Oliver Surface, Mr. Tilbury ; Sir
Benjamin Backbite, mr. A. Wigan; Joseph Surface, Mr. Creswick ;
Charles Surface, Mr. Henry Farren ; Careless. Mr. R. Tandenhoff ;
Rowley, Mr. Gough ; Moses, Mr. Webster ; Snake, Mr. Braid ; Sir
Harry, Mr. Caulfield ; Crabtree, Mr. Rogers ; Trip, Mr. Brindal.
Lady Teazle, Mrs. Nisbett ; Mrs. Candour, Mrs. Glover; Lady Sneer-
well. Mrs. W. Clifford ; Maria, Miss E. Messent.
After which, a new condo Drama, entitled LAVATER THE
PIITSIOGNOMIST ; and Good Judge too. Lavater, Mr. Webster ;
fixes, Miss Forteacue.
stage manager, Mr. Farren ; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boise, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, Is. ; tipper Gallery, Is.
Deers open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction 01 Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Wlll be performed a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
10342. Principal characters by Messrs. 11. Hughes, Lambert,
Wright, P. Bedford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Mrs.
Drank Matthews, Miss Turner, &c.
After which a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
ebaractere by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
dame Celesta, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
is conelude with THE COMRADES; an Anecdote of the Span-
ish War. Principal characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Boyce, Mun-
yard, rani Lsgrand, C. J. Smith, Ryan, Miss E. Harding. Sec.

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Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. , Gallery, Is.
I boors open at Halt-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee. Mr. Charles Matlews.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new comic D:ama, entitled NOT A BAD
JUDGE.

After which, a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN
BRANCH. Principal characters by Messrs. 11. Hall, Harley, lier-
ridge, Madame Vestris, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Macnamara.
To conclude with a new Piece, entitled DONE ON BOTH SIDES.
Dress Boxes, bs. ; Upper Boxes, 45.; Pit, 28. ; Gallery, is. N o
MD• price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, Is open to the
Public* every day, from Ten till Six.

The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Bradwell of the Colosseum.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, 04 Bond-street.
Last appearance Malle. Nathalle.
TO-MORROW EVEN ENO,

The Entertainments will commence at hall-past Seven o'clock with
A new Comedie-vaudeville entitled UN VOEU DE JEUNES
FILLE,. M. Fichelin, M. Tourillon ; Octave, M. Montaland ;
Andre, M. Josset ; Cecile, 3idlle. Marot ; Fanchette, Mdlle. Elize
Grange.

After which LE DERNIER AMOUR. Madame de Mondel.
Ilifdlle. Nathalie.

To be followed by BLONDETTE,

To conclude with (for the second time in this country), the new
Petite Comedy of EXTREMES SE TOUCIIENT. Le Chevalier
Jalllen, Xensienr Lalont ; La Comtesse Rosine, Madame Paul Ernest.
Boxes and Stalls may be obtain, d at Mr. Mitchell's lioyal Library,
3s, Old Bond-street.

PkINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-strett,
Portland. place.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE ROMANCE OF THR RHINE.
After which, anew comic Drama, called MT SISTER'S SECRET.
Lovechace, Mr. James Vining. Torpid, Mr. Compton; Margaret,
!ibis E. Montague ; Alice, Miss Vi,lars.
To be followed by the Musical Piece el " NO." Sir George Doubt-
ul, Mr. Bodda ; Commodore Hurricane, Mr. Neville; Maria, Miss
E. Stanley.
After whiek the new Interlude called MAMMON and GAMMON.
To conclude with the comic Drama of " LADIES, BEWARE!"
Dress circle, Ss.: Boxes, as.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

NBW MANAGEMENT.
THIS EVENING
Will be presenled Auber's new Opera, entitled HAYDEE ; or the
Secret, with entirely new scenery, dresses, and appointments.
Eaydee, Miss Poole ; Rafaela, Madame Florence Brunel ; Leredieu,
Mr. D. W. King; Malapierl, Mr. Borrani ; Hadieu, Mr. C. Horn ;
Gonzalvo, Mr. S. Jones ; Domenico, Mr. Horncastle.
Li order to give dee effect to this celebrated composition, the hand
and chorus have been augmented to upwards of Fifty Performers,
under the direction of Mr. J. F. Tulley.
To coaclude with a now Extravaganza, called TIIE CRUMM-
r. KsEs ; or, A Retwarsal Rehearsed. Nicholas Nickleby, Mr.
Summers; Mr. Lenville, Mr. Oxberry ; Smike, Miss J. Coleman;
Mrs. Cruamles, Mrs. L. Reds.
Private Boxes, H. Is.; Boxes, 4s. ; Stalls, 38. ; Pit, 2s. Cal-
lery„ Is. Half-price at Nine o'cicck.
Acting and Stage Manager, Mr. Oxherry.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Last Five Nights of the present Grand Spectacle, and unprecedented
Equestrian Entertainments, in order to make preparation for this
agniflcent Easter Holiday Enter.alnmen a.
THIS EVENING,
The New Gorgeous Spectacle, TILE BATTLE OF TIIE
AMAZONS, with all its splendid appointments, &c.
To be followed by, and the evening's entertainments to terminate
with A GRAND EQUESTRIAN FETE, in which the Equestrian
and Gymnastic Artistes wiil appear each evening lit their
fwd incomparable Feats and brilliant Scenes in the Circle. peculiar
Box-office open from II till 5.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.