The Sun.
London, England, 1848-07-24 00:00:00

IMPORTANT NETT HISTORICAL WORK
Now ready, in 2 vols. Evo., with Poi .rait, 28s. bound,
THE COURT AND TIMES OF
CHARLES THE FIRST;
Incling—
MEMOIRS of the MISSION in ENGLAND of the CAPUCHIN
FRIARS in the Service of QUEEN HENRIETTA MARIA, by
Father CYPRIAN DE GAMACHE.
Edi. d by the Au.hor of " Memoirs of Sophia Dorothea, Consort
of George 1.," " Tice Cons ;; and Times of James 1.," &c.
"A most interesting work, which will be equally acceptable to
those who read for study and amusement. It contains much in-
formation concerning the important transactions that were then
tking place at home and abroad, and many interesting details re-
specting the Royal Family, both before and after the execution of
the King, together with remarkable particulars of the public and
private lives of a great number of the distinguished personages who
',flourished in this eventful reign."--Messenger.
Henry Cslbnrn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

The Superb Contents of Stowe.
MESSRS. CHRISTIE and MANSON re-
spectfully inform the Nobility and public that they will SELL
by AUCTION, at Stowe House, near Buckingham, on TUESDAY,
August 15, and extending over Thirty-seven Days, commencing each
day at Twelve precisely (by order of the Mortgagee in possession) the
very magnificent contents of the princely Mansion STOWE, consisting
of the gorgeous decorative furniture of the finest old Boule Marque-
terie, Florentine Mosaic of Pierre Dun, tables and columns of rare
antique marbles, exquisite Italian cabinets, clocks, and candelabra,
ebony chair from Fonthill, and the celebrated gofler chests from the
same collection, the ivory chairs sent by Warren Hastings to
Queen Charlotte ; the silver toilet table and glass presented
by George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, to the Countess of
Shrewsbury: sets of curtains of the most rich and costly
damask from the ducal palace at Venice ; Wilton and vel-
vet pile carpets, nearly new; chimney and pier glasses of magni-
ficent dimensions, many of them in superb old frames ; crystals
and bljouterie of cinque cent., workmanship, including two ex-
quisite works of Cellini. The rare and almost matchless collec-
tion of Oriental Sevres, Dresden, Berlin, Chelsea, and other porce-
lain ; the exquisite collection of majolica or Raffaelle ware com-
prising some examples of great rarity and beauty both in form and
design ; the noble gallery of antique marbles, comprising statues,
busts, and sarcophagi of fine Greek and Roman work, chiefly
collected by the Marquis of Buckingham in Italy, and two noble
vases from the Villa Adriana, engraved by Poranesi, and a set of basis
of English statesmen by the best sculptors, from Roubilliac to Nolle-
kits ; among the bronzes are the very celebrated Laocoon by Carbon-
neaux, from Fonthill, and the Mercury of Giovanni di Bologna ; fine
Etruscan vases, ancient Chineses and Japanese bronzes, the organ
used in the camp of James 11. and a finger organ by Flight and Rob-
son ; oriental and other ancient arms and highly interesting English
historical relics. The superb collection of pictures comprises the Unjust
Steward,the very celebrated chef-d'oeuvre of Rembrandt, also a portrait
and other fine works of this great master ; the grand work of S. Rosa,
the companion to the Mercury and the Woodman in the National
Gallery ; an exquisite work of Carlo Dolce, a glorious composition by
Cuyp, a grand subject picture by Teniers, two landscapes by Ruysdael,
and numerous important works of the Italian, Flemish, and Dutch
masters. The collection of portraits, which is of the highest interest,
comprises the very renowned portrait of Shakspeare, and a series
of English portraits by Holbein, Zucchero, Jansens, Vandyck,
Dobson, Lely, Kneller, Dail, Sir Joshua Reynolds, and Gains-
borough. The princely service of silver and silver gilt plate,
upwards of fifty thousand ounces, comprises highly wrought
pieces of ancient decorative works, superb candelabra, centre
groups, vases, and salvers of the fine time of Queen
Anne and George the Second, a very extensive and com-
plete service of useful table, sideboard, tea, coffee, and toilet
plate, an exquisite group of the death of Sir B. Grena Me and
other pieces designed by Messrs. Garrards, and a large plated ser-
vice ; services of oriental, Sevres, Dresden, and English table china
and glass ; the cellar of fine wines comprises about 1,500 dozens,
of which samples may be obtained during the view of the
property; also a very valuable museum of minerals, na-
tural history, and antiquities, formed by the Abbe Huet.
—The view will commence en Thursday, August 3, when a
party of four will be admitted, with a catalogue, price 155., at
the entrance hall.

Catalogues may be had, price 15s. each. ai-i,er the Ist of August,
of Messrs. Currie, Woodgate, and Williams, 32, Lincoln's Inn-
fields ; Messrs. Barker and Bowker, 1, Gray's Inn-square ; Messrs.
Lightfoot, Robson, and Lightfoo', 26, Castle-street. Leicester-
square; Messrs. Norris and Sons, 2, Bedford-row; and of Messrs.
Christie and Manson, King-street, St. James's-square.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
The Nobility, Patrons to the Opera, and the Public are respectfully
Informed, that a Grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place on
THUURSDAY EVENING, when Mdlle. JENNY LIND will appear
as LUCIA, in Donizetti's Opera of
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
Lucia, Mdlle. Jenny Lind ; Egarde, Signor Gardord ; Bidebent,
Signor blanche ; and Enrico, Signor Coletti.
With various novelties iu the Ballet Department, combining the
talents of Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati, Mdlle. M.
Taglioni, Mdlle. Cerito, &c. &c.
The Frse List is suspended, the public Press excepted.
Pit Tickets may be obtained as usual at the Box-efflce of the
Theatre, price 10s. Gd. each, where applications for Boxes, Pit Stalls,
and Tickets are to be made.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TO•MORROW EVENING will he performed Verdi's Opera of
NNO. _

Abigail, Mdlle. Sofia Cruvelci;Fenena, Mdlle. Vera; Ninus, Sig,
Coletti ; Idaspe, Signor Cuzzani ; and Aratesphe, Signor Beletti.
After ',filch tbe Ballet of LE PAS DES DEESSES.
To be followed by a scene ,rom the Opera of MATRIMONIO
SEGUTO.
To conclude with selections from the Ballet of ALMA .
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the
Lox-office of the Theatre.
Doors open at half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management et Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING,
_ _

Will be present- I the celebrated Drama, entitled THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hurcl-,d Years Age. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Part Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright : Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame ; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly U'Neil, MiFi Wool,
ge^

After which the Burlesque NORMA. Norma, Mr. P. Bedford.
To c•nclude with DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATEE.
"Under the Management of Madame Vestriz.
Sole Lessee. Mr•. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new comic Drama, entitled NOT A BAD
JUDGE. Characters by Messrs. R. Rexby, Diddear, Parselle, Har-
ley, Meadows, Bellingham, Charles Mathews; Miss Jane Coleman,
and Miss Lee.
After which A SPEAKING LIKENESS.
To be followed by BLUE BEARD.

To conclude with r. Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buchstone, and Mrs. Mac-
ns mara.

Dress Boxes, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is. No
half-price to any pm.; of the house.
The New Box-office, lie. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Batoie *cry day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland-place.
MADAME ANNA TIIILLON'S BENEFIT.

THIS EVENING,

Will be performed THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT,
Tonto, Mr. Allen ; Sulpice, tdr. Weiss ; Corporal Mr. Wynn ; Marie,
Madame Anna Millen.
To be followed by A NIGHT OF SUSPENSE, by Mrs. Stirlin:.
To conclude with PAY ME! OR IF YOU DON'T-
ores, Circle, 55.: Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Loud-street.
THIS EVENING.

The Entertainments will commence at half-past Seven o'clock when
Will he performed PHILTRE CHAMPENOIS.
After which, UN POISSON D'AVRI....
After which, ENDYMION.
To conclude with lIENRIETTE ET CHARLOT.
;oxes, is.; Pit, 3a. tkl.; Amphitheatre, 35.; Gallery, 2s
Boxes and Stalls may be obtain,d at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
62, Old Bond-street.