The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-03 00:00:00

RIEIBLIVISCENCES aid REVELATIONS of PRINCE TALLEY
RAND. B hia :Secretary. 2 vols., with Portrait.
VI.

STOUT of the PEN-INSULAR WAR. Complete in One Volume
With Six Portraits and a Map, Ts. 6d., bound.
VII.

SUL GEORGE SIMPSON'S NARRATIVE of his OVERLAND
JOURNEY ROUND th• WORLD. 2 vis. Svo., with Map, &c.,
alls. ed. bound.

VIII.
ZOOLOGICAL RECREATIONS.
F.IL.S., Stc. 1 vol., 10s. 6d. bound.
Henry Colburn, Publisher. 13, Great Marlborough-street.
• *.* To be had of all Booksellers.

Ey W. J. Broderip, Esq.,

iNV NOYEL BY THE AUTHOR OF " CONFESSIONS OF A

PRETTY WOMAN."
. In Three vols., post Bvo.,
rrlfE RIVAL BEAUTIES.
A NOVEL.
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By Miss PARDOE.
Altkor of " The Court and Reign of Louis Xi-V.," " The City of the
Sultan," and " Confessions of a Pretty wolnan.”
IS NOW READY AT ALL THE LIBRARIES.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

lIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
M. THALBERG.
GRAND SACRED, CLASSICAL, and MISCELLANEOUS
• CONCERT, on MONDAY EVENING, April 17.
It is respectfully announced that on MONDAY Evitsfica, April 17,
will be givena GRAND CONCERT, with great Orchestra, Chorus,
&c., on which occasion M. Thalberg will ezecute the following
pieces :-
1. Grand Concerto in C minor • • • • Beethoven.
2. Fantasia on Subjects from Mozart's Don Giovanni Thalberg.
3. Fantasia on Subjects from Auber's Masaniello • • Thalberg.
4. " Liodar Ohne Norte" • • .. • • .. Mendelssohn.
The Vocal portion will include
liadame Tadoliai, Mdlle. Schwartz,
And Mdlle Sofia Cruvelli.
Signor Belletti,
Signor Bouche,
And Signor Lablache,
And comprise selections from the works of Mozart, Beethoven,
Glue; Mendelssohn, Weber, Spontini, &c., and include a Grand
Trio for Three Basses,by 3leyerbeer —Signori Lablache, Belletti, and
Coletti.

Mddlle Vera,

Signor Cordon',
Signor Coletti,

Signor F. Lablache,
Signor Caszani,

Conductor, M. Balfe.
Farther particulars will be duly announced.
N.B. A second Grand Concert will be presented on Wednesday
morning, April 19.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.
CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS.
The Public is respectfully informed that, at the request of several
Families of Distinction, another GRAND MORNING PERFORM-
ANCE will be given by the French Equestrian Troupe, on Turas-
DAT, April 6, on which occasion a variety of the most Novel and
Attractive Entertainments will be produced.
Doors open at Half-past One o'clock, performance to commence at
Two. First price as usual. No second price.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
THIS EVENING
Wiil• be ilefforMed ♦erdi's new Opera, entitled
ATT I LA.
Odabella, Sofia Cravelli ; Foresto, Sig. Gardoni ; Erato, Sig.
Cuzzani ; Ladino, Sig. Guidi ; Leone, Sig. Solari ; and Attila, Sig.
Beletti.
After which will be revived the admired Ballet (by M. P.
Taglioni, the Music by Sig. Pugni) entitled
THEA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLEURS,
By Millie. Rosati, Mdlle. Petit, Mesdlls. Thevenet, Ausundon, Ju-
lenne, Lamoreux, and )(Mlle. Marie Taglloni, M. Paul Taglioni,
and M. Charles (his first appearance).
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box-
ofilce of the Theatre.
Prices of Admission : —Boxes—Pit Tier, Five Guineas ; Grand
Tier, Six Guineas ; One-pair, Five Guineas ; Two-pair, Four Guineas ;
Pit Stalls, 21s. ; Gallery Stalls, ss.
Pit tickets, of which a limited number only will be issued, can be
had at the Box-off Ice as usual, 10s. Gd. each.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS.
THIS EVENING,
A Variety" of New Performances :—The Pyramid of Decanters—
The Two Punchiuellos—The Villager's Wedding—The Two Clowns
—The Roman Gaines—The Chinese Jugglers, &c ,by M.M. A. Ste-
grist, Auriol, Andre, Loissetaine, Wehle, Nief, la petite Loissot, &c.
The Mande, by Mdlls. Caroline and Mathilde. Various novel and
dating acts of Equitation—The Voltige—The Tarantell, &c., by 31.111 s
Palmyre, Anato, F. Stanley, E. Lambert, Coralie, Ducos, Florentine.
Amaglla, Le petit Anato, &c. Laughable and groteque representa-
tions by the Clowns MM. Auriol, Leclair, and Ariol, Ills.
Peers open at half-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight.
Second price, ilalf-past Nino.

1 REA TRE ROYAL, HAYMA RKET.
Egi ier the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVNG,
'Will be peformcd the Comedy of THE PROVOKED HUSBAND.
Jir Francis Wroread, Mr. Farren ; Squire Rchard, Mr. Keele y ;
John Moody, M4r.b Webster ; Lady Wronghead,i Mrs. Glover ;
Jenny, Mrs. Keeley ; Lady Townly, Mrs. Nisbett.
After which, a new comic Drama, entitled LAVATER THE
PHYSIOGNOMIST; and Good Judge too. Lavater, Mr. Webster ;
Agnes, Miss Fortescne.

fo conclude with a new and original Farce, called WHO'S MY
HUSBAND Doctor Mull, Mr. Tilbury; Daniel Tootles, Mr. Seeley ;
Mrs. Smith Thompson, Mrs, W. Clifford; Sophonisba Mull, Mrs. L.
8. ltucklitztuun Sally Starch, Mrs. Hamby.
Stave,Tanager, Mr. warren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Itox-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, as. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, ls.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

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THEATRE ROYAL, A.DELI.II.I.
Under the direction of '4ladama Celesta.
THIS EVENING
Will fa performe:l a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
HOME. Principal charactors by Messrs. H. Hughes, Lambert,
Wright, P. Bedford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Mrs.
Frank Matthews, Miss Turner, arc.
After which a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TION A L DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; a[a-
damn. Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with THE COMRADES ; an Anecdote of the Span-
ish War. Principal characters by Messrs. Cullenford, Boyce, Mau-
yard, Paul Legrand, C. J. Smith, Vyan, Miss E. Harding. &c.
Boxes 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is.

1.1 r 9 open at Ilali-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

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

Will be performed a new comic Drama, entitled NOT A BAD
JUDGE.

After which, a new comic Drama, entitled THE HAPPY FA-
MILY. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, C. Mathews, Buck-
stone, Harley, F. Matthews; Mrs. Fitzwi Stirling, Ma-
dame VeStris, Miss Howard, and Mrs. C. Jor
To conclude with the Comic Drama USED • :
Drum Boxes, os.; Upper Boxes, 43. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
half price to any part of the house.
Toe New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, Is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.,
'1 he Interior et the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Bradweil of the Colosseum. -

FRENCH PLAYS,—V. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, 11r. JohnlMl‘ehell, 33, O!d Bond-street.

'TESL(it; EITENIN(37
Will be presented LES DF.ITX FRERES.

After which (for the first time in this country), the new Petito
Comedy et EXTREMES SE TOUCHENT. Le Chevalier Jullien,
Monsieur Lafont ; La Comtesse Rosine, Madame Paul Ernest.
To conclude with the new Comedie-Vandeviile, entitled UN
OUSQUE CAME CRIS. Le Vicomte de Munreal, Moue. Latont.

Doors open at half-past Seven, to commence at Eight.
Boxes and bitalls raay be obtainrcl at Mr. Nlitchelfs ltoyal Library,
33, Old Bond-street.

PRINCESS'S TH E ATRE.
Mr. J. 3d. 3faadox, sole Lessee and Manager, Dachess-strett,
Portland. place.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performA Shakspere's Tragedy of HAMLET. Hamlet,
]Sr. Nliteready ; Ophena, Miss Emma Stanley.

After whicis the new Interlude called MAMMON and GAMMON.
To conclude with the Farce of HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS.
Characters by Messrs. Compton, Courtney, .1. Vining, S. Cowell, C.
Fisher, Wynn, Palmer, Stacey ; 31193 Emma Stanley, 3liss Villars,
lira Posh:eke, Miss Somers, and Miss Taylor. •
cress r.1.X.e.8, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

ST
NEW MANAGEMENT.
THIS EVENING
Will be prcsenled Auher's new Opera, entitled HAYDEE ; or ne
Secret. with entirely new scenery, dreAses, and appointments.
itaydea, Miss Poole ; Rataela, Madame } lorence Brunel ; Loredieu,
Mr. D. W. King; Malap;eri, Mr. Borrani; Iladieu, Mr. C. Horn ;
Gonzalvo, Mr. S. Jones; Domenico, Mr. liorncastle.
To conehule with a new Extravaganza, called THE CRU3III-
- ; or, A Rehearsal Rehearsed. Nicholas Nickleby, Mr.
Suninters ; Mr. Lenville, Mr. Oxberry ; Smlke, alias J. Coleman ;
Mrs. Crnuamles, Mrs. L. Reds.
Private Boxes, IL Is. ; Boxes, 4s. ; Stalls, 3a. ; Pit, 2s, Gal-
lery, ls. Half-price at Nine o'cicck.

Acting and Stage Manager, Mr. Oxberry.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPIIITHEA
Last Five Nights of the present Grand Spectacle, and unprecedented
Equestrian Entertainments, in order to make preparation for the
magnificent Easter Holiday Enterlainmen's.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
The New Gorgeous Spectacle, THE BATTLE OF THE
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 will appear each evening in their peculiar
And liscomparable Feats and brilliant Scenes in the Circle.
Box-otlice open from 11 till 5.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

_
The following is the House list of Governors and
Directors of the Bank of England for the year ensu
ing:—

For Governors.
James Morris, Esq., Governor.
Henry James Prescott, Esq., Deputy-Governor.
For Directors.
*Thomas Baring, Esq. !Alfred Latham, Esq.
*Henry Wollaston Blake, *George Lyall, jun., Esq.
Esq.
l*Thoms.s Masterman, Esq.
Edward ' Henry Chapinan,l*Alexander Matheson, Esq.
Esq. !Humphrey St. John Mild-
William -Cotton, Esq. I may, Esq.
John Oliver lianßon, Esq. (George Wade Norman, Esq.
John Reath, Esq, 'John Horsley Palmer, Esq.
Kirkman Daniel nod.
son,lJames Pattison, Esq.
E-tq. -
Henry Lancelot Uolgiand, Esq.
Sir John Henry Pelly, Bart.
Thomas Charles Smith, Esq,
John Gellibrand Hubbard William Thompson, Esq.,
Eiq, , and Alderman.
Thomas ewman Hunt,-Es
.\ "
Thomas M t'hi Weguelin,
N
CharlesFrederickllnth,Esq q 'Pran Esq, a
Francis Wilson, v.,
nadmie Es
N.B. Those gentlemen against whose
ohie„noArrepewrtiiiliab. The
is placed are new candidates forct
election fir Governor and Deputy
e held
at the Bank on Tuesday, the 11th of
Directors on Wednesday, the 12th of April, f alluadrrf.?„r
o'clock in the forenoon till Four in the afternoon
APPALLING SustrvrßEClE OP A CONVICT Slap
ONE HUNDRED AND FIrTY LIVES LOST.—Letters were
received in the City yesterday from Penang, dated Feb.
5, relative t, the British ship General Wood, which, vie
regret to say, there is too much reason to believe, has
foundered in the Ch'nese seas, and that every soul be-
-1 )nging to her, amounting to 150, have met a watery
grave. The ill-fated vessel it is reported was chartered
by the Indian Gov,rnrnent for the transport service. She
g p
was an ship, 800 tons burden, and left Sin a ore on
the 2..1 of January for Penang, having on board 9 1 con-
victs, a detachment of soldiers, several passengers, and
a crew of between 30 and 40 persons. Since that period
nothing whatever has been heard of her. Several ves-
arts have gone over the same route that she did, and
have gained no tidings of hen—Observer.
POLITICAL REUNION AT VISCOUNT PALNIERSTON.S.
—Viscount Palmerston entertained several members of
the corps diplomatique at dinner, on Saturday evening, at
his mansion in Carlton-gardens. The guests included
his Fiweellency the Belgian Minister and Madame Van
de Weyer, his Excellency the Bavarian Minister, his
Excellency the Wurtemburg Minister, his Excellency
Sir Thomas Cartwright, Lord and Lady Ashley, Lady
Mavet, Hon. W. Temple, Mr. Briasley Sheridan, 14,p,,
Mrs. Sheridan, Sx.