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ivy HISTORICAL ROMANCE, by the Author of " Rl.lrai LI,"
" BUGE.NE ARAM," &c.
Jot ready, in 3 volo., post By°,
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THE LAST OF TIIE SAXON KINGS. D,
An Historical Romance.
By Sir EDWARD BELWER LYTTON, Bart.,
Author of " Rienzi," " Eugene Aram," " The Last Days Of'
Pompeii," Rsc.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
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WITH PORTRAITS OF DONIZRTTI AND 111IRABEAU.
THE JUNE NUMBER, price Half-a-Crown, of
BENTLEY'S MISCELLAN Y
WILL CONTAIN:
GAETANO DONIZETTI,
With a Portrait.
Republican Manners. By the mer ; or, Dublin in 1803. By
" Flanenr in Paris." W. H. Maxwell, author of " ;Sto-
The Decisive Battles of the World. ries of Waterloo."
No. Vl.—Battle of Valmy By Battery Brown ; or, Thee Pri-
Professor Creasy. vateer's Carousal. By Rahert
The Fairy Cup. By Alfred Crow- Posterns.
quill. Gossip from Paris. By Mrs. Percy
The Danish Seaman's Song. Sinnett.
Robert Emmet and Arthur Ayi- The German's Fatherland.
FRANCE AND Hu: NATIONAL ASSEMBLIES.
By JAMES WARD.
With a Portrait of Mirabeau.
A Journey from Shiraz to the Per-' Notes of a Trip from Lisbon to
elan Gulf. With an account of Andalusia, and to the Co Ist
Gazelle-hunting on the Plain of Morocco. By Prince Love en-
of Bushing. By the Hon. C. S. stein.
Saville. Memoirs and Anecdotes of the
She's gone to Bath. By Green- Eighteenth Century.
The Praises of Colons. By 0 ath
sleeves.
Career of Louis Thilippe as a So- bert Bede.
vereign.

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IMPORTANT NEW HISTORICAL WORK.
Now ready, in 2 vols. Svo.. 28s, bound,
THE COURT AND TIMES OF
ir AMES THE FIRS T;
t ILLUSTRATED BY
AUTHENTIC AND CONFIDENTIAL LETTERS,
From various Public and Private Manuscript CollectionS.
Edited, with an Introduction and numerous Notes, by the An thor
of "Memoirs of Sophil. Dorothea, Consort of George I."
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street,

EGYPT AND THE HOLY LAND.
Now ready, in 3 vols.. post Svo., price 31s. 6d. cloth,
MISS MARTINEAU'S EASTERN LI FE,
PRESENT AND PAST.

" A marvellously original work."—Atlas.
" One of the most substantial and interesting productions .of re-
cent seasons."—Atlien fellM.
Edward Moron, Dover-street.

HER MAJESTY'S TETEAT:RE.
JLAL 3ldlle. JENNY LIND.
The Nobility, Patrons to the Opera, and the Public are respe'...tfully
Informed, that a Grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place on TI3 URS-
DAY next, June 1, on which occasion Mdlle. JENNY LIN] ) will
appear in one of her favourite characters.
To be followed by various entertainments in the Ballet D apart-
ment, combining the talents of Mdlles. C. Grisi, C. Rosati, Y. Tag-
'jou', Cerito, and MM. Perrot and St. Leon.
The r'ree List is su.4pended, the public Press excepted-
Pit Tickets may be obtained as usual at the Box.otilce of the
Theatre, price .Os. 6d. each.
Applications for Boxes, Pit Stalls, and Tickets to be made, at the
Box-office of the Theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATIM.
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
THIS EVENING will be represented Donizetti's Opera- opf
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
Lucia, Mdlle. Jenny Lind ; Egarde, Signor Gardoni ; Biclebent,
Signor Bouche • and Enrico, Signor Coletti.
To conclude ;Tith the admired Ballet Diverissement, by 31. Per-
rot, the music composed and arranged by d, entiaml
LES ELEMENS,
By Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. C. Rosati, and 31dlie• Canto' Wales.
Anasundon, Julien, Payne, Larnoreux, Sec.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre.
The Frle List is suspended, the public Press excepted.
Doors open at hall-pest Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.

YV
THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Unde7 the Management N
t Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVEING
Will be performed WIVES AS THEY WERE, AND MAIDS AS
THEY ARE. Lord Priory, Mr. Farren; Sir William Dorrillon, Mr.
Cressvick ; Sir George Evelyn, Mr. Howe ; Lady Mary .Raffle, Mrs.
Glover ; M:iss Dori-Ilion, Mrs. Nisbett.
After which a new piece called the PAS DE FASCINATION ; or,
Catching a Governor. Michael Browsky, 31r. Keeley; Katherine
Eloper, Mrs. Keeley.
To concluole with a Grand Romantic Extravaganza, founded on
Horace Walg ole's mysterious production, and calved THE CASTLE
OF O'FRAIVIO. Manfred, Mr. Keeley; the Marquis Vincen: a, Mr.
d. Bland ; rneodore, Miss P. Horton ; Odonto, 31r. Caulfield ; Hip-
polito, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Isabella, Miss Reynolds ; Matilda , Mrs.
Canilleld.
MR. A 3713 MRS. CHARLES KERN will perform To-Merrow,
in THE WIFE'S SECRET.
Sta3e ILzunkf,er, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, 59. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 2s. ; tipper Gallery, is.
Doors c pen at Lialt-pest Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL„ ‘DELPHI.
Under the direction o: Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
HOME. Principal characters by Messrs. 11. Hughes, Lambert,
Wright, P. Bedford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar,
Mrs.
Frank Matthews, Miss Turner, Sec.
After which a new Farce, called GOING TO THE DERBY THE
DERBY DAY. Mr. Jerem ah Twiddle, Mr. Wright: Mr. John
James C bucks, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Mrs. Twiddle, Miss Woolgar.
To cot iclude with th, Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. La mbert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Clispiln will perform.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, 15.
1 sn,-YrR ocen at Halt-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland-place.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE CROWN DIAMONDS.
To be 53Ilowed by A NIGHT OF SUSPENSE, by Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled 3IENORELLA.
.iress Circle, :is.: Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25. ; Gallery, Is.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee. Mr. Charles Mathews.
TMS EVENING,
Will be performed a new comic Drama, entitled NOT A BAD
JUDGE. Characters by Messrs. R. Rexby, Diddear, Parselle, Har-
ley, Meade ,ws, Bellingham, Charles Mathews ; Miss Jane Coleman,
and Miss '_Lee.
After w hich, a new and original grand Classical Extravaganza,
entitled MIESEUS and ARIADNE ; or, the Marriage of Bachus.
Principal characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, 11. Hall, S. Smith, F.
Cooke ; 31-iss Fltzwilliarn, Miss Jane Coleman, Miss Marshall, and
Madam a 'e'estrls.
To conclude with a Coasic Drama, called A ROUGH DIAMOND.
Claaraci.ers by Messrs. Selby, Diddear, Bellingham, Blackstone; Mrs.
Leigh i du rray, and Mrs. Fitzwilllam.
Dress: :tsoxes, is. ; tipper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, IS. No
ce to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Welllngion-street, is open to the
Public r•A ry day, from Ten till SiX.

• FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell. 33, Old Bond-street.
M. ACHARD'S BENEFIT.
Last Night of the Engagements, and Twelfth Appearance since 1845
of M. Achard, also Twelfth Appearances in this Country of Mdlle.
Desiree and M. Julien Deschamps (of the Theatre da Gymnase,
Paris).

TO-MORROW EVENING,
The Entertainments will commence at half-past Seven o'clock when
Will be performed the new Vaudeville of LE TUTEUR DE
VINGT ANS. Felix, M. Deschamps ; Valentine, Mdlle. Desiree.
After which, LE BRASSEUIt DES CRAMPS ELYSEES. M.
Achard seul.
After which a new Vaudeville, entitled MADEMOISELLE
AGATECE. Jean-Felicien Bergeret, M. Achard ; Annette, Mdlle.

Desiree.
To be followed by BABIOLE ET JOBELOT. Jobelot, M. ♦chard ;
Babiele. Mdlle. Desiree.
To conclude with LA VIE EN PARTIE DOUBLE. Theophille
Trinquit, If. Achard ; Amanda, Mdlle. Desiree.
(-Saxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. 641.; Amphitheatre. 3s. ; Gallery. 2s
Boxes and Stalls may be obtained at Mr. 511tchell's Royal Library,
33. Old Bond-street.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
ROBERT HOUDIN (ot the Palate Royal, Parls).—The sur-
prising and interesting performances of ROBERT HOUDIN, having
been received with the most enthusiastic admiration, he 1%111 con-
tinue his extraordinary SOIREES FANTASTIQIIES at the
and
St.
James's Theatre, This Evening, and every Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday Evening, comprising Automates, Prestidigitation, Maecgic,
and original experiments, invented by Robert Houdin. Also, Sond
Vue Escamotage de Roberts Houdin, fils, and Suspension Ethereene.
Doors open at Eight, the Exhibition to commence at kalf-past
Eight, and terminate betore Eleven.
Boxes, 4s. ;pit, 23.
Boxes and stalls, may be had at Mr. NITTCHELL'S Royal Li-
brary, 33, Old Bond-street and at the Box-office of the Theatre,
tiicki is open daily from Eleven to Five.
In compliance with numerous applications, a DAT PERFORM-
ANCE will be given TO-MORROW MORNING, May 31. Doors
open at Two o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Zntire Change—Brilliant Spectacle—Grand Equestrian Fete.
VHS EVENING,
Will be revived, with great splendour, M. G. Lewis's Grand Ro-
mantic Equestrian Drama of TIMOUR THE TARTAR, in which
Mr. Batty's unrivaLed stud of highly-trained horses will appear.
To be followed by THE SCENES OF THE ARENA, introducing
the British Artistes in their unrivalled performances. First appear-
ance of Mr. Batty's highly-trained Hanoverian Palfreys.
To conclude with the favourite Farce of MISCHIEF MAKING.
Box-office open from Eleven till Five.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Last Week of the European Melodists.
Mdlle. LOUVARNY rapturously applauded and nightly encored.
Every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY.
Danson's splendid Pictorial MODEL of ROME, with the Proces-
sion of Pope Pius IX. ever the Bridge of St. Angelo.—Promenade
Concerts, Vocal and Instrumental. conducted by Mr. Godfrey and Mr.
Emanuel. Last Week of the EUROPEAN MELODISTS, who sing
in Twenty different Languages.—Splendid Menagerie—Shakspere's
Hone---Itemtngton' Magic Ariel Bridge—Chinese Peg oda—Astenish.
in g feat of the Flight of Perseus from a Tosser 100 Sect high, on the
winged steed Pegasus, to the Rescue of
ificent display of F Andireworksromeda.
represe
, The wholenting con-
the
eluding with a magnificent
Girandola during the Holy Week at Rome, executed by the Mears.
Southby, in a style never before witness
Concert at Six—Flight of
ed.
Gates open at 'fen, Feeding
Time Five—
Perseus, Dusk. Fireworks immediately afterwards.
Admission, as usual, One Shilling.
On MONDAY, June 5, Mons. JULLIEN, with his Unrivalled Band,
including Messrs. Koenig, Prospers, Baumann, Lamm., Barrett, Ri-
chardson, and Collinet, will commence a series of Grand Yocal and
Instrumental Concerts at these Gardens.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
No communication can be attended to unless autheiati
cated by tne name and address C. the writer.
Rejected communications cannot be returned.

THE WEATHER.—Sux OFFICE, MAY 30.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 55 ; Highest, 72; Noon, 65.
BAROMETER, 30.16.—W1ND W.N.W.; fine.

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