The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-05 00:00:00

BENTLErS NEW PUBLICATIONS
FOR FEBRUARY•

ROLLO and his RACE; or, Footsteps of the Normans. By Acton
Warburton, Esq. 2 vols. post Bvo., with Ea4,raviugs. (On the 10th
thatsnt.)

11.
The PEA.SSI T and his LA.NDI.O/tD. From the Swedish. Ey
Mary Howitt. 2 vols. post Svo. (On the Sth instant.)

RAMBLES in the ROMANTIC REGIONS of the HART 3IOI.7N-
TAINS. By Hans Christian Andersen. Trandated under the As-
th >r's superiktcndence, by C. Beckwith. Post &vo., 100. W. (On
the Bth inst.)

The PAIIEON, PEN, and PENCIL. By the 'ley. G. NI. Mus-
grave. 3 vols. post Byo., with Engravings. (On the lith instant.)
V.

ROMANCE and REALITY. Ey L. E. L. (Mrs. Maclean), form-
ing the new volume of "The Standard 'Novels and Romances."
Cornr,lete in one vol., neatly bouud and embellished. 55. (On the
*as instant.

ALSO, NOW BEADY,
Lieut. F. E. FORBES'S FIB I; YEARS 1n CHINA, from 1842 to
.1847. Bvo., with Portrait of the Empress of China, and numerous
Wood Engravings. ISs.

T.
SWITZERLAND In 1847. By T. Mugge. Edited by Mrs. Percy
Slnnett. 2 vols. /IF,.

VIII.
COUNT DE LASTEYRIES HISTORY of AURICULAR CON-
FESS-I°N. Ert?.te„d by C. Cocks,
_I3.L. 2 vols, 21s.

A WALE Ix.
ROUND YONT BLANC, in 1347. lily the net': Fran-
cis Trench Post Svo. 10s. Gd.

; ITS IIiFitItITANTS and PRGDETTIOSS. By
'l4O Low, Esq , Prtrats Secretary to his Excellency Mr. Brooke.
8v4.., with Plates. l4s.

Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
(Publi,her in Ordinary to her Majesty )

EIV NOVEL, BY Tilt AUTIIOII Obi " EMILIA WYND-

ILUI," &c.
In 3 'cols., post Svo.,
N ORMAN'S BRIDGE;
Or, THE MODERN MIDAS.
By the Author of EMILIA WYNDHAM," &c.,
IS NOW REAr_i" AT ALL VIE LIBRARIES.
Richard/Bentley, New Burlington-street.

This Orty is Pulite ,ed, in Soo., with a highly finished Id miMated
Pollanlt of thy, Bmprees of China, and numerous Wood Engrav-
ings, 151.,
F 'VI YEARS IN CHINA,
From 1842 to 1847,
With an. accormt of the Occupa,ion of the Island; of Labatin and
Borneo by her Majesty's Forces.
By Lieutenant F. IL FORBES, R.N.,
Commander of H.M.S. Bonetta
Iticha d Bentley, New Burlington-street,
(Pal her In Ordinary to her Majesty).

13, Great Marlborough-street.
NOTICE.-THE NEW NOVEL,
By the Author of
" EMILIA. WYNDIIAM,"
Is Entitled
"ANGELA,"

Ant those who desire copies on the day of publication are requested
to send their orders immediately to their booksellqrs.
nenry Celbmr.:l, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

RQYAL ITALIAN OPFAIA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Ilkstablished in 1847 for the purpose of rendering; a more perfect per-
formance of the lyric drama than had hitherto been attained in this
.9%sairy.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and Patrons of Music are re-
Veetfully informed that the SEASON (1843) will COMMENCE the
I.rst week in March, is the new and commodious edifice .sonstructed
las y

OPERA.
For the production of the established works by the great masters of
every school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
ventten Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
for the first time in this country, engagements have been already
made wills the following eminent artistes :
PRIMI SOPRANI.
Mde. (Iris:, and Mde. Persian!,
Mde. Ronconi, Mdlle. Stetranini, and
Mde. Castellan (her first appearance),
Ctttbart, Mills. Anglolina Zoja (of the Scala la Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
PititEllC Garcia
CO.NT ViardßALTot (her first appearance).
O.
Mademoiselle Alboal.
TENORI.
Signor Mtorlo, and Signor Sall7l,

tnaJ Lavea, signor Luigi Mei (hem Scala, his first appearance
in this country),
34. Do,tor (of the Academic Royale de 3iiislive, and of the Opera
Conilque, Li Paris, hie first appearance in this country).
PIIIMI BASSI BARITOWI.
signor Tamburini and Signor Ronconi.
PRIME BASSI PROFONDI.

8154110 r Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signor Car-
tl4,e celebrated basso, is daily_expected).

BASSO COMICO.
Signor Agostino Rovero.
ALTRI I'RIMI BASSt.
Signor Tagßanco and Signor Polonini.
itcomado Tenore—Signor Soldi (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished profes,ors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
Instrinnentalists foi ming the entire orchestra will 1)o publ:shed in a
future prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
wider the direction of air. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.
The powerful and sumerons Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
92 voices - namely, 40 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor Boncouslmclio. Yoet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
Maggioai. Frompter--SigTH nor MontLLETerasi.
E BA.
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The rule which gave stuls:tisfactiontO the musical publie last
}Mason, that no divertissement should be suffered bets the acts of
operas, will be strictly adhered to. The performances will terminate
with a ballet. During the season the following eminent danseuses
will appear :-
751de. Flora Fab' ri (her first appearance), Mdlle. Leopoldine
Brussl (premiere dansense of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
first appearance in this country), Millie. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
dam:sense of the Academie Royale de Musiryne in Paris, her first ap-
pearnece in this country), Mdlle. Camille (her first appearance for
four years), Mdlle. Thierry, of the Penice, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance in this eountry), lidlle. Langher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearance in tills country), Mdlle. Celest Stephan, 114,111 e. Honore (her
first appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Gratin (her first appearance).
M. tiilvain and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Goutie, Sze.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, Prominences and Figurantes.
Maitre de Ballet—M. Appiani (from the principal theatres in
Italy, France, and Belgium). Regissour de la Danse—M. O'[lryau.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred .Mellon. Composer—Signor Beletta.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbiu. Premiere Artiste Cos-
tutaiere—Mrs. E. Bailey.
EtngagementS are pundiug with other distinguished artistes for
opera and ballet.
A de tolled Prospectus, with the arrangements fur the season, will
be ready in a few days, and may then be obtained at the 11ex-office
(corner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
and musts publishers.
Royal Italia❑ Ctl era, Covent-garden, Jan. 22, 1848.

THEATIOE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Un ier tho Mann¢einent of Mr. B. Webster. sole Lessee.
SIR. AND AIRS. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Play, entitled THE WIFE'S
f!CCRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe; Sir Walter Amyott, Mr.
Charks Kean ; Jabez Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. Uri's-
dall ; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers; Lady Eveline Ineyott, Mrs. Charles
Kean ; Maud Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr.
:Aloud Lax, Mr. Keelor ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
To eonclude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
WORLD UNDBRGROUND; or, the Golden Flute and the
BreAn Waters.
Idtaze Manauer, Mr. Fallen; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web;ter.
_ _

J. T. Archer, Fos-book keeper,

ts. ; Plt, 3s. ; Gallery, tls. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
I}.43rs open at Half-Ast Six, P....,riormance. to Gonnuence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction o: Madame Celesta.
THIS EVENING
WIII be presbnted an entirely new Piece, entltle4 the PEARL OF
Plll* OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Mcgdrs. Wa,ye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, (aennaire,
`allentord, and Worrell ; Weolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss

IlenChaplin, Mrs. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
lobe followed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUlt NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
tame Celaste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
l's cOnclude with A NABOB FOR AN HOUR.
Foxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. , Gallery, Is.

I)nore open at Ilalf-p.ast Six, j'erformance to commence at Seven,

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

Will be performed A CURIOUS CASE. Characters by Messrs. C.
Mathews, L. Murray, I'arselle, lionner, Ilughes, and Mrs. Stirling.
After which, a Yew Fairy Extravaganza. entitled THE GOLDEN
ARANC El. Principal characters by Messrs. H. Hall, Harley, Ker-
fidge, Madame Vestris, Miss K. Fltzwilllarn, and Mrs. Maczuunara.
To conclude with a Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Principal oharattere by Mr. Harley, Mr. liuckatone, and Mrs. Mac.

112111ara.
lino,' Boxes, Cs. ; Upper Boxes, 4i. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is. No
salt-price V, any part of the house.
The _New Bus-oillce, No. 2, 'Wellington-street, is open to the
rublli:every day, Irwin Ten till Six.
The Interior of the Irotoe has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Braswell of the Colosseum.

FRE,NCLI FLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, 0!d Bond-street.
ON MONDAY EVENING.
I iWdil B performed LE CHEF-D(EUVRE INCONNti. Maitre
M. St. merle ; Rolla, M. Fechter ; Stephano, Mdlle. Baptiste.
After which, LA YICOMTESSE LOLOTTE. Lolotte Berth.,
13 oxen. stalls, tickets, and season pros.pectnses, nay be had at Mr.
MITCHELL'S Royal Library, 33, Qid I.l4nd.street.
Lozefia" ; nt, 3.3. 4;d. ; Amiihitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s

PRINCESS'S TIIE.tTIIE.
Mrs J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland. place.
Madame AN NA THILLON.
THIS EVENING
Win he presented a new and original Operetta, entitled The
YOUNG GUARD. Don Guzman, Mr. Bodda ; Don Alvarez, Mr.
Barker ; Donna Olinc ia, Miss Sara Flower ; Estella, Mrdame Anna
Shillon.
After which, a new comic Drama, called MY SISTER'S SECRET.
To he followed by
a new Comic Mine, entitled THE SULTANA.
Solyrnan, Mr. Hyde; Osmyn, Mr. Compton ; Yuseph, Mr. Henry
Re/Cal/Wu, Madame Anna Thillon ; Elmira, Alias 'Mars ; Ismena,
Miss IrpdSon.
'Co conclude Wriil a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
,rATIIIvK TIME ; or, Harlequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, 55.: lifSC3, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

ROYAL SURREY TIIEATITE
Remington-road,
lessee, Mn.s F. Davldge, I,4o.slu,rperge-terrace,

• Under the Management of Mr. Bunn,
Tlll3
Ey-EN-LNG, the performances will commence with the
tlebrated Opera 01

GUSTAVUS TILE TIIIRD.
G.istavus the Third, Mr Jones;in Coma Ribbing, mr
tie ; Count de Horn, Mr. Col mei Lilllenhorn, iii°trait,9'
Captain Ankerstrom, Mr. H. Phillips; Oscar, Miss Poole; ;
Ankerstrom, Miss.;R. Isaacs. deny;
To conclude with a new Pantomime, entitled TIATTLEDOOR and
taUTTLECOCK ; er, Harlequin Trap, eat, and
A distinct entrance to the private boxes has been made (which
heite been re-fitted). Private boxes may be had nightly of all the
principal Librarians ; and at the Box-4411:m wf the Theatre, which is
Open daily from Ten until Four.
Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, Gd.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed;JAMIE}EYRE ; or, the Secrets of Thernfield
limier. Principal characters by Messrs. Hicks, Dale, Searle, nig-
Foeinan • Miss Vincent. Mrs. G. Lee, and Miss Burrouglicliffe.
4r,,.0,...nc1u5e with THE YELLOW'AI)MIRAL.
othexhz.siel• ; td. ; Gallery, 4d. No Halt-price to any part