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and, besides, he did not look for the repeal of the Act
of 1844, but for its suspension.—(Hear, hear.)
The first resolution was then agreed to. Ou the second,
that the House resolve itself into Committee,
The House divided—For the resolution that a Corn-
mittee of the whole House be appointed 122
Against it ......
Majority . 41
GROWTH OF COTTON IN INDIA.
On the motion of Mr. BRIGHT, the following Select
Committee was nominated on the growth of cotton in
India :—Mr. Bright, Mr. C. Villiers, Viscount Jocelyn,
Sir E. Colebroke, Viscount Mahon, Mr. G. Thompson,
Sir J. W. Hogg, Mr. J. B. Smith, Mr. W. Patten, Sir
W. Clay, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Mowatt, Mr. Plowden, Mr.
31'Gregor, and Mr. Bolling.
The House adjourned at a quarter to Twelve o'clock.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The following PROGRAMME for the SEASON 1848 is
respectfully submitted to the Nobility, Patrons of the Opera, and to
the Public, with the confident hope that the arrangements will merit
the continuance of the enthusiastic approbation and distinguished
patronage which so pre-eminently marked the past season, and
inaintaineclthe established reputation of her Majesty's Theatre as the
isntre of relined art and of supreme fashion.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA.
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
In addition to the parts personified by this great artiste in the past
season, a succession of operas, comprising new as well as established
works, have been selected, in which she will appear in several novel
;mad interesting characters.
The admired Soprano,
Mdlle. SOFIA CRUVELLI,
From the Theatre La Fenice, at Venice:7Her first appearance.

-
Mdlle. LUISA ABBADIA,
Soprano of great reputation from La Scala, and other great
Theatres of Italy.—Her first appearance.
Mdlle. ADELAIDE MOLTLNI,
The well•known and favourite vocalitit.
Signora SOFIA VERA,
Her first appearance.
Mdlle. SCHWARZ,
The eminent Contralto, and established favourite of the Imperial
Opera atVienna.
Madame SOLARI,
And the eminent artiste,
Madame ERMINIA. TADOLLIsTI,
La Scala, Milan, the Carinthia, Vienna, and other great
Theatres.—Her first appearance.
The favourite Tenor,
Sig. GARDONI,
The distinguished Tenor,
Sig. C GZZAN I,
From La Scala, and other Great Theatres of Italy.-81s
appearance.
The admired Tenor,
Sig. LABOCETTA,
Of the principal Theatres ot Italy and of the Italian Opera at
Berlin.—His first appearance.

Tie admired Baritone, from the Opera La Pergola, at Florence,
Sig, BELLETTI,

His first appearance.
Sig. F. LABLACIIE,
Sig. BOUCIIE,
Sig. SOLARI, Sig. GUIDI,
Sig. COLLETTI, and
Sig. LABLACHE.
Director of the Music and Conductor,
M. BALFE.

The greatest exertions have been made to obtain efficiency in the
gocondary parts, so as to secure in all respects unity and corn-
seeness.
Great attention has also been bestowed in the selection and har-
Monk= combination of the
ORCHESTRA,
in which, amongst other experienced and distinguished artistes, the
following have been engaged :
M. Tolbeeque, Leader Mr. Maycock, 2d Clarinet
M. Nadaad, Leader of the Ballet M. Lavigne, Ist Oboe
31.0ury, Leader of the 2d Violins Mr. Horton, 2d ditto
M. Deloffre Sig. Duriplini, Ist Bassoon
M. Pluys M. Koessel, 2d Bassoon
Mr. Pigott M. Zeiss, Ist Trumpet
Mr. W. Watts Sig. Maffei, 2d TrumPet
Air. Collins M. Seglick.let Horn. from
M. Ja,quin Frankfort
gig. Anglois, Ist Contre.Basso M. Kreutzer, 2d Horn, from
Mr. R. Hughes, Leader of the hayence
M. Ista, Timbalier
Tenors
Ganz Mr.Winterbotham, Ist Trombone
N. RelltlVlSltt. Academie Royale, M. Marin, 2d Trombone
Paris, Ist Flute ' Sig. Platt!, Ist Violoncello
pig. Biletti, Ist Clarinet, from i M. Filet
&c. &c. Sec.
Bologna
The Military Band under the Direction of M. Boose, Head Band
Master of his Royal Highness Prince Albert's Regiment of Scots
Fusilier Guards.
Poet and Prompter .. .. Sig. CRIPPA.
THE CHORUS

Has been selected with the utmost regard both as to local and
dramatic efficiency.
Matre de Chant des Chmurs .. M. MARETZEK.

/* addition to the successful Operas produced last season, a selection
bas begin made from the most esteemed works cf the Lyrical
Repertoire, to display to the utmost, and with attention to their
pooldiar and remarkable gifts, the talents of

THIS POWERFUL COMPANY.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE BALLET.

The Ballet Department will preserve its superior excellence and
combination of talent, which will comprise--
Mdlle. CARLOTTA (IRIS!,
Mdlle. CAROLINA ROSATI.
Mdlle. MARIE TAGLIONI, and
Mdlle. C ERITO,
supported by
Madame PETIT STEPIIAN,

3ldlleS AUlnndon, Julienne, Thevenot, LaMoureux, Emile,
Fanny Pascales, &c.
M. PERROT.
M. PAUL TAGLIONI,
M. ST. LEON,
M. GOSSELIM,
31. LOUIS D'OR,
31. DI MATTIA,
Supported by
MCI. VENAFRA, GOURIET, &c.
With a new and well-selected Corps de Ballet.
MAITRES DE BALLET.
M. PAUL TAGLIONI and M. PERROT.
•ns-Maitre de Ballet, and Master of tho French School of In.

struction,
M. OOSSELIN.

Regissear tl la DanseTtiniiiia;teici the English School of
Instruction,
M. PETIT.
Composer ot the Ballet Music,
Sig. PUGNI.
Several Compositions for the
BALLET DEPARTMENT
are in preparation.
Amongst others,
A NEW AND ORIGINAL BALLET
by M. PAUL:TAGLIONI,
nod another by M. PERROT.
Principal Artist to the establishment, Mr. CHARLES MARSHALL.
Other arrangements of peculiar interest are in progress.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THIS THEATRE

Wlil
open TO-MORROW EVENING, the 19th of February, when

will be presented
VERDI'S ADMIRED OPERA. OF
ERNA NI.

Carlo V— .. ....... Signor GARDONI, his first appearance this

season.
Ray Gomez de Silva.. Signor BELLETTI, his first appearance.
Ernani .... •• •....... Signor CUZZANI, his first appearance; and

Elvira ..•••••••...... IJdllc. SOFIA CRUVELLI.

After the Opera the National Anthem, by the principal Artistes,
Supported by the Chorus.
After which will be presented
An entirely New and Original
GRAND BALLET,
In Four Tableaux, by M. rani Taglion!, entitled
FIORITA, _ . _

et la Refine des Elfrides,
The Music composed by Signor Pugni ; the Scenery (entirely new)
by Mr. C. Marshall ; the Appointments by Mr. Bradwell ; the
Costumes by Miss Bradley and Mr. Whales, ander the superin-
tendence of Madame Copere.
Principal parts by
Mdlle. CAROLINA ROSATI,
Xdlles. Esther Ausundon, Thevenot. Julienne, Lamoureux, and
3ldlle. MARIE TAGLIONI, &c. &c.
Principal Dances.
1. Tableau.
La Cour d'Auberge en Sicilo
La Fiancee—Mdlle. Rosati, and Mdlles. Julienne and
Lamoureux, &c.
La Palermitana—Mdlle Rosati.
2. Tableau.
La Fdret des Elfrides, . _ .

Ba'labile et Pas de la Refine des Elfrides—Mdlle. Mario Taglionl.
and Mdlle. Ausundon, Thevenot, and Dames de Ballet.
Danse Nationale—Corps de Ballet.
Pas—Mdlle. Rosati and M. d'Or, Mdlles. Julienne and Lamaurena.

3. Tableau.
La Cabana de Hertha,

L'lllusloa—Mdlle Marie-"'Ea-,71-o-;171T M. d'Or, and Dames de

Ballet.
4. Tableau.
Les Jardins Enchanted.
L'Animation—Mdlle. Rosati and M. d'Or, and Dames de Ballet.
L'Oubli—:Mlle. Marie Taglioni and N. d'Or, Mdlles Thevenot,
Ausundon, Julienne, Lamoureux, and Dames de Ballet.
La Chatirnent—Scene Finale.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Unlert he Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Comedy of LONDON ASSURANCE. Sir
arcourt Courtly, Mr. Farren; Charles Courtly, Mr. Howe; Mark
Meddle, Mr. Rogers ; Max Harkaway, mi.. Tilbury ; Cool, Mr.
Brindal ; Mr. Spanker, Mr. Keeley; Dazzle, Mr. Henry Farren ;
Lady Gay Spanker, Mrs. Nisbatt ; Grace Harka way, Miss Julia
Bennett ; Pert, Mrs. numb!.
After which, the new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH.
Mr. Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
To conclude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
TIIE WORLD UNDERGROUND; or, the Golden Flute and the
Brazen Waters.
Stale Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Weboter.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
*Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal eke-
-"yrs by Messrs. Waye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Cnllenford, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, Mrs. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
To be followed 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-
gnin° Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with a new Farce entitled THE TIPPERARY LE-
GACY. Turnem Green Mr. Wright; Bob Gills, Mr. Slunyard ;
/3.nty Scrimmage, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Chubblock, Mr. Cullenford ;
rollceman. Mr. Sanders ; Lizzy Chubblock, Miss Woolgar.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Slx, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM TUEA.TRE.
Under the Management of Madame V"t ril
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews, .
TIIIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Voce. called ASTOITNDIN G
rHENOMENA. Principal characters by Messrs. C. Mth I.
a eWS, F.
nlid. Mrs. Maenainara.
, entitled THE GOLDE
°..ltfttheerWil Bellingham, F. Cooke, and Meadows.
ch. a New Fairy Extravaganza,
N
Hall, Harley, Rer-
rsF
i 1 bzyw 11‘11 1 leas smr,s a'
lilßANCradH.amPeriNneciitplials,c3hiait:scKte.
gidge -,
' , de with a Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX
To conelU Liar:Ley Mr. Bucketone, and itincipal characters by Mr. , Mn.li Mac.

samara'
Dress Boxes, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is• No
half-price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Welllngton-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.
Itradwell of the Colosseum

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, OH Boi,lll-street.
Fifth appearance of Mademoiselle /s,athalte.
THIS EVENING.
Will be presented CE QUE FEMME VEUT. .Agathe Delaunay,
Ildlle. Nathalie,
Mar
_After which, ROSE ET MARGUERITE. g
1S uerite, Mae.
at,halie; Rose, :Wile Baptiste. be had at Mr.
1 Is, stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may
]FI-',T
T9it:l.L'3 Royal Library, 33, Ohl Bond•street.
Doors open at Seven, to commence at a quarter past Seven.
it axes, 65.: Pit, 3s. 641.; Amphitheatre,

- I'IHNCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,

Portland-place.
Will be THIS EVENING
verse presented the Tragedy of THE GAMESTER. Mr. Pep
y, Mr. Cooper ; Stukely, Mr. Ryder ; Lewson, Mr. Conway ;
Mates, Mr. C. Fisher; Jarvis, Mr. Gilbert; Dawson, Mr. Norton ;
,firs. iseverley, Miss Emmeline Montague ; Charlotte,
Miss Villars.
After which, the comic Drama of " LADIES, BEWARE I"
To conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
FATHER TIME ; or, Harlequin and the Feur Seasons.
Dress Circle, 51. Boxes, 48.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Grand Combination of ATTRACTIONS at ASTLEY'S, which con-
Hades its chain of Magnificent En ertainments.
The Management respectfully announces to the public that for the
more perfect representation of the New (lcorgeous Spectacle, THE
BATTLE OF. THE AMAZNS, t is a
withhold its production fur six O
nightsi longerbsolutely necessary to
MONDAY, February UM, positively the last week of THE
CAMP OF SILESIA, followed by an unusually brilliant display of
JIOrBCIIkIIIBp, concluding w.th a favourite After/.Ate,.
Unx-ofnce open from 11 till 5,
Sip Uanoier, :Ir. W. Wczt.