The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-03 00:00:00

PRESENT STATE OF SWITZERLAND.
Now ready, and to be had of all Booksellers, in 2 vols., post
Bvo., 21s.
S WIT ZERL AND IN 1 8 47.
With an Account of
ITS CONDITION BEFORE THE WAR.
By T. MUGGE. Esq.
Edited by :Mrs. PERCY SINNETT.
Richard Bentley, New Burlius,ton•street,
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty).

Just ready, in 1 vol., 10s. 6d.,
RAMBLES IN
THE ROMANTIC REGIONS OF

TUB HARTZ MOUNTAINS.
By HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN,
Author of " The Improvisatore."
Translated, under the Superintendence of the Author,
By C. BECKWITH.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty).

MRS. HOWITT.
Just ready, in 2 vols. post
THE PEASANT and his LANDLORD.
FROM THE SWEDTSH.

By MRS. 110 WITT.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

Now ready, in 2 vols., with Portrait, 21g. bound,
REMINISCENCES OF
PRINCE TALLEYRAND,
With
EXTRACTS FROM JIIS POLITICAL WRITINGS.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Established in 1847 for the purpose of rendering a more perfect per-
formance of the lyric drama than had hitherto been attained in tins
country.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and Patrons of Music are re-
spectfully informed that the SEASON (1848) will COMMENCE the
first week in March, lu the new and commodious edifice tionstructed
las year.

OPERA.
For the production of the established works by the great masters of
GT ery school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
venteen Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
for the first time in this country, engagements have been already
Made with the following eminent artistes :
FRIMI SOPRANI.
Mde. Grist, and 31de. Persian!,
Mde. Ronconi, Mdlle. StetTanini, and
31de. Castellan (her first appearance),
Corbarl, Mdlle. Angiolina Zoja (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
Mde. Pauline Garcia Viardot (he first appearance).
Mademoiselle Alboni.
TENOR'.
Signor Mario, and Signor Salvi,

Signor Laven, Signor Luigi Mel (ten; Scala, his trot appearance

in this country), and

D.I. Roger (of the A.cademie Royale de Muslque, and of the Opera
Comique, in Paris, his first appearance in this country).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signor Ronconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI.

Signor Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signor Cor-
Tadi-Setti, the celebrated basso, is daily expected).
BASSO COMICO.
Signor Agostino Rovere.
ALTRI PRIMI
Signer Tagliafico and Signor Polonini.
9econdo Tenore—Signor Soldl (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished professors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published lu.a
future prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
under the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.
The powerful and numerons Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and Will number
92 voices namely, 40 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
Prompter--Signor Monterasi.
THE BALLET.

The rule which gave such satisfaction to the musical public last
season, that no divertissement should be suffered between the acts of
operas, will be strictly adhered to. The performances will terminate
with a ballet. During the season the following eminent danseuses
will appear:—

Mtle; Flora Fabbri (her first appearance), lidlic. Leopohtine
Brass( (premiere danaeuse of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
first appearance In this country), lidlle. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
danseuse of the Academie Royale do Musioue In Paris, her first ap-
pearaiec• In this country), Mdlle. Camille (her first appearance for
four years), Mdlie. Thierry, of the Fenice, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Langlier, of the Scala (her first ap•
pearance in this country), Millie. Celest Stophan, Mdlle. Honore (her
first appearance), and Millie. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
M. Silvain and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Gontic, &e.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, Proinineuses and Figurantes.
Maitre de Ballet—M. Appianl (from the principal theatres its
Italy, France, and Belgium). Begisseur de la Dense—M. O'Bryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer —Signor Beletta.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. Premiere Artiste Cos-
tumiere—Mrs. E. Bailey. . _

Engagements are pending with other distinguished artistes fur
•pera and ballet.
A detailed Prospectus, with the arrangements for the season, will
be ready in a few days, and may then be obtained at the Boa-office
(serner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
and music publishers.
Royal Italian o,)era, Covent-garden, Jan. 22,

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Un ler the Marmement et. Mr. B. Webster, ,ale Lessee.
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES KERN.
THIS EVENING

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Will be performed a new and original Play, entitled THE WIFE'S
SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe; Sir Walter Amyott, Mr.
Charles Kean ; Jabcz Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. grin-
(1111 ; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady ETeline Amyott, Mrs. Charles
Kean ; Maud Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr.
Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
Te conclude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
TRH WORLD UNDERGROUND; or, the Golden Flute and the
Brazen Waters.

rit.3Be Manager, Mr. Farren ; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web:ter.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, :33. ; Gallery, 23. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
DO3rs open at Halt-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

TIIEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
tinder the direction o Madame Celeste.
TINS EVENING

Wit! be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEATtL OF
THE OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Waye, P. Belford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Cullenford, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, Mrs. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
To be to:lowed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with A NABOB FOR AN HOUR.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 23.; Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Halt-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
tinder the Management of Madame Yestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING

Will be pelt •rmed a Comic Drama, called A ROUGH DIAMOND.
Characters by Messrs. Selby, Diddear, Bellingham. Buckstone ; Mrs.
Leigh Murray, and Mrs. Fitawilliam.
After which, a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN
BRANCH. Principal characters by Messrs. H. Hall, Harley, Ker.
ridge, Madame Vestris, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Macnamara.
To conclude with a Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buckstonc, and Mrs. Mac.
narn ar a.
Dress Boxes, ss. ; 'Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
half--price to any part of the house.
The Sew 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, Old Bond-street.
MONS. BOC AGE'S BENEFIT.
TO-MORROW EVENING,

'The Entertainments will commence at Half-past Seven, with
A new Comedie-vaudeville entitled UN VOEU DE JEUNES
FILLES. M. Fichelin, ➢I. Tourillon ; Octave, M. Montaland ;
Andre, M. Josset ; Cecile, Mdlle. Marot ; Fanchette, Mdlle. Elize
Grange.
After which, Mollero'S Comedle of LE TARTUFFE. La Tartuffe,
M. Ilocage.
To conclude with LES DEUX MENAGES. Bourdeuil, M. Bocage.
Boxes. stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may be had at Mr.
MITCHELL'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.
Boxes, be. ; Pit, 3s, tid. ; Amphitheatre, 39. ; Gallery, 2s

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland• place.
Madame ANNA TAIILLON.
THIS EVENING

Will be presented a new and original Operetta, entitled The
YOUNG GUARD. Don Guzman, Mr. Bodda; Don Alvarez, Mr.
Barker ; Donna Olmpia, Miss Sara Flower ; Estella, Mrdame Anna
Thillon.
After which, a new comic Drama, called MY SISTER'S SECRET.
To be followed by a new Comic Piece, entitled THE SULTANA.
80Iyman, Mr. Ryder ; ()stun, Mr. Compton ; Yuseph, Mr. Henry ;
Roxalana, Madame Anna Thillon; Elmira, Miss Villars ; Ismena,
Miss Hodson.
To conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
YATHEK TIME ; or, Harlequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, 55.: Boxes, •Is.; l'it, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

ROYAL SURREY THEATIIE.
Lessee, Mrs. F. Davidge, No. 1, Davidge -terrace, Kensington-read,
Surrey.
Under the Management of Mr. Bunn.
TIIIS EVENING, the performances will commence witk the
tielebrated Onera