The Sun.
London, England, 1848-07-15 00:00:00

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THE DISCIPLINE of LIFE
A NOVEL.
" Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,
Is our destined end or way ;
But to act, that each tc-morrow,
Find us iurther than to-day.

In the world's broad fled of battle,
In the bivouac of life,
Be not like dumb driven cattle—
Be a hero in the strife I"—Longfellow.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

THE GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE
ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given, that the TWENTIETH HALF-YEARLY
DIVIDEND, at the rate of 6 per cent., declared on the 12th Instant,
Is payable to the shareholders, without deduction of income-tax, at
the offices if the Company, 62, King William-street, Loudon-bridge,
between the hours of ten and four. _

By order of the Board,
THOMAS PRICE, Secretary,

July 15, 1848.

THE LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIFE
POLICY COMPANY.
Incorporated by Act of Parliament, upon the principle of Mutual Life
Assurance, the whole profits being divisible amongst the Assured.
No. 31, Lombard-street, London.
TRUSTEES.

John Campbell Renton, Esq., M.P. I James Fuller Maddox, Esq
Richard Malins, Esq. William Wilberforce, Esq.
Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P.
MANAGER—Alexander Robertson, Esq.
_ _

The Policies are indefeasible and indisputable, which renders them
more valuable and certain as family provisions, and elevates them to
the rank of negotiable instruments of security for pecuniary transac-
tions. All questions as to age, health, habits, employment, health of
relatives, and other matters, deserving of inquiry prior to the con-
tract being granted, are held as finally settled when the Assured re-
ceives his Policy.

The Rates of Premium combine moderation with safety.
Prospectuses and Schedules will be forwarded on application. Per-
sons desirous of acting as Agents in places where none have been
appointed, will address their applications to the Manager.

CALEDONIAN RAILWAY COMPANY.-
14th JULY, 1848.
At a meeting of Shareholders in this Company, opposed to the
creation of 71. per cent. preferenee shares, convened in pursuance of
previous advertisement, and held at the London Tavern, Bishops-
gate-street, and which was numerously attended, it was resolved—
That the meeting be adjourned until three o'clock precisely on
Monday next, the 17th instant, at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-
street, to complete the necessary arrangements for carrying out the
views of this meeting, and to appoint a deputation to proceed at
once to Edinburgh, in order to procure the adjournment of
the meeting of the Company to be held there on the 20th instant,
until the Shareholders shall have been fully informed of the cir-
cumstances, and be enabled to judge of the legality, necessity, and
expediency of issuing 745,1801., by 71. per Cent. Preference Shares.

Elt MAJESTY'S THEATRE
Ildlle. JENNY LIND.

The Nobility, Patrons to the Opera, and the Public are respectfhlly
issfOrmed, that a Grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place on THURS-
DAY next, when Mdlle. JENNY LIND will appear in one of her
favourite characters.

With various novelties in the Ballet Department, combining the
talents of Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati, Mdße. M.
Tagtioni, Mdlle. Cerito, &c. &c.
The Fr's List is suspended, the public Press excepted.

Pit Tickets may be obtained as usual at the Box-Office of the
Theatre, price 10s. Gd. each, where applications for Boxes, Pit Stalls,
and. Tickets are to be made.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
Mille. JENNY LIND.

MTHALBERG has the honour to announce that his GRAND
MORNING CONCERT will take place in the Great Concert Room
of her Majesty's Theatre on MONDAY SIORNING,JuIy 17, and will
be supported by the talent of Mdlle. JENNY LIND, will sing the
Grand Scene from " Der Freyschutz" (Weber), "La Lezione di
Canto," with Signor Lablache (Fioravanti), and the celebrated Swed-
ish Melodies. M. Thalberg will accompany Mdlle. Jenny Lind on
the Pianoforte.
M. THALBERG will have the honour to execute the following
Pieces :—Fantasia on subjects from " Don Pasqualle" (Thalberg) ;
Barcarolle, by desire, first tfme of performaach (Thalberg) ; New
Taraatella (Thalberg) ; Fantasia ou subjects from " Lucretia Ber-
gi a" (Melberg).
Further particulars will be published.

Application for Tickets to be made at the/Sox-office of the Theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
By Special Desire.
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
THIS EVENLNG will be performed 3fozart'sOpera, entitled
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO.

Susanna, 31dile. Jenny Lind ; Countess, bidlle. Sofia Cruvelli ; Che-
rubino, 2.ldile. Schwartz ; Count Almaviva, Signor Coletti ; Figaro.
Signor Ballatti ; Antonio, Signor Bouche ; Doctor Bartolo, Signor
Lablache.

To conclude with the highly successful New and Original Ballet
Divertissement, by M. Perrot, the Music by Sig. Pugni, entitled,
LES QUATIIE SAISO.NS.

Summer, Mdlle. CarlottaGrisi ; Autumn, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati ;
Winter, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni; Spring, Mdlle. Cerito.
PAS.—Regne du Printemps, du Printemps, Regue do l'Ete, de
l'Ete, Regue de l'Automine, de l'Automrue, Regne de i'Hiver, de
l'Hiver, du I'Union des Saisons.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the
of the Theatre.
Doors open at halt-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
On MONDAY EVENING,

Will be presented the celebrated Drama, entitled THE GREEN
BUSHES ; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge;
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Miss Weol,
gar

- After which the Burlesque of NORMA. Norma, Mr. P. Bedford.
To conclude with DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL.

AOYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame VestelL
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a new comic Drama, entitled THE TUTOR'S
ASSISTANT. Characters by Messrs. Selby, C. Mathews, F. Cooke,
Roxby, Granby, Kerridge ; Mrs. C. Jones, Miss Howard, and Miss
Jane Coleman.
After which a new Farce, entitled POOR PILLICOPDY.
After which THE CAPTAIN OF THE WATCH.
To conclude with a new comic Drama, entitled ANYTHING FOR
A CHANGE. Characters by Messrs. Harley, C. Mathews, Horner;
Mrs. L. Murray, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, and Miss Marshall.
Dress Boxes, Ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4a. ; Pit, 28. ; Gallery, Is. No
halt-price to any part of the house.

The New ISC;x--otlice, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Pablle every day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-stree
Portland-place.
On MONDAY EVENING,

Will be performed THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT,
Tonic., Mr. Allen ; Sulpice, Mr. Weiss ; Corporal Mr. Wynn ; Marie,
Madame Anna Thillon.
After which, PAY ME ! OR IF YOU DON'T.
To conclude with the comic Ballet of UN JOUR DE NOCE.
Dress Circle, 55.: Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
THE LAST WEEK BUT ONE.
On MONDAY EVENING,
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock, when
Will be performed LE DOCTEUR ROBIN.
After which, HENRIETTE ET CHARLOT.
To be followed by LB LAIT D'ANBSSE.
To conclude with EGAREMENTS D'UliE CANNE ET D'UN
PIItAkLUIE•

isCotes, Os. ; Flt, 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s
Boxes and Stalls may be obtainnd at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
63, Old Bond-street.

ST. JAAfFS'S THEATRE.

ROBERT lIOUDIN continues to attract crowded and fashionable
audiences at the St. James's Theatre, to witness his extraordinary
and original SOIREES FANTASTIQUES, which• he will repeat

THIS EVENTING
and every Tuesday, Thursday, sad Saturday Evenings, commencing
at Half-past Eight.

In consequence of the great demand for places, he will repeat his
MATINEES FA.NTASTIQUES en FRIDAY MORNING, July 21
Doors open at Two o'clock.
Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Under the direction ()Mr. Kerschner.
Re-engagement of Mr. T. P. COOKE.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a new and original Drama, in Eight Tableaux,
pourtraying by living characters George Cruikshank's celebrated De-
signs, entitled THE DRUNKARD'S CHILDREN. Edward and
Emma Roy (the Drunkard's Children) by Mr. N. T. Hicks and Mrs.
B. Homier. supported by this talented company.
♦fter which, THE TRAFALGAR MEDAL.
To conclude with THE IDIOT OF THE MILL.
Manager and Treasurer, Mr. B. S. Fairbrether.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Fifth Week of Fitzball's new and completely successful Spectacle.
Unparalleled Equestrian Feats.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed, the new brilliant Spectacle, founded on Sir
Walter Scott's celebrated poetical Romance, and entitled MAR-
MION ; or, The Battle of Flodden Field.
To be followed by the inimitable EQUESTRIAN and GYMNAS-
TIC gXERCISES in the ARENA.
To conclude with THE TRAVELLER'S ROOM,
Box-office open from Eleven till Five.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Attraction unprecedented.
JULLIEN and his UNRIVALLED BAND.
Now Quadrille, composed expressly for the Gardeas.
Engagement of Miss HUDDART.
Continuation of the Engagement of Mdlle. LOVARNY.
Tile DAYLIGHT VIEW of ROME, by Danson.
Superb and Unique MENAGERIE.
Grand Dinlay of FIREWORKS, by the Messrs. Sotlthby,
No Extra Charge.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and