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

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Jut ready, in 3 vols.,
TIIE DISCIPLINE of LIFE.
A NOVEL.
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Is oar destined end or way ;
But to act, that each to-morrow,
Find us further than to-day.
In the world's broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of life,
Be not like dumb driven cattle—
Be a hero in the strife !"—Longfellow.
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THE GENERAL LIFE'AND FIRE
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Notice is hereby given, that the TWENTIETH HALF-YEARLY
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Is payable to the shareholders, withouti deduction of income-tax, at
the offices of the Company, 62, Sing William-street, London-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.
Rio. 31, Lombard-street, London.
TIMITERS.

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ANAGER —Alexander Robertson, Esq.

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ceives his Policy.
The Rates of Premium combine moderation with safety.
Prospectuses and Schedules will be forwarded on application. Per-
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appointed, will address their applications to the Manager.

CALEDONIAN RAILWAY COiIPANY.-
14th JULY, 1848.
At a meeting of Shareholders in tkis Company, opposed to the
creation of 71. per cent. preference 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 Loudon 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, aid
expediency of issuing 745,1801., by 71. per Cent. Preference Shares.

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 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 Grisi,lle. Carolina Rosati, Mdlle. M.
Taglioui, Mdile. Cento, &c. &c.
The Frle List is suspended, the public Press excepted.
Pit Tickets may be obtained as usual at the Box-office of the
Theatre, price 10s. 6d. each, where applications for Boxes, Pit Stalls,
and Tickets are to be made.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Mdlle. JEN/CY LIN;).
M THALIitERG 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 MORNING,JuIy 17, and will
he supported by the talent cf Mdlle. JENNY LIND, will sing the
Grand Scene from " Der Freyschutz" (Weber), " La Lezione di
Canto," with Signor Lablache (Fioravantl), and the celebrated Swed-
Isla Melodies. M. Thalberg will accoui pany Mdlle. Jenny Lind on
the Pianoforte.
M. TUALIIERG will hale the honour to execute the following
Pieces :—Fantasia on subjects from " Don rasqualle" (Melberg) ;
Barcarolle, by desire, mantas time of performaach (Thalberg) ; New
Tarantella (Thalberg) ;ia on subjects from " Ltlerelia Bor-
gia* (Thalberg).
Further particulars will be published.
Application for Tickets to be made at the Box-office of the Theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
By Special Desire.
31(111e. JENNY LIND.
THIS EVENING will be performed Mocart's Opera, entitled

LE NOZZE DI FIGARO.

Susanna. M lle. Jenny Lind ; Ceuntess, Mdlle. Sofia Cruvelli ; Che-
rubino, Mdllo. Schwartz; Count Almaviva, Signor Coletti ; Figaro,
Signor Balletti ; Antonio, Signor Douche ; Doctor Bartolo, Signor
Lablache.
To conclude with the highly successful New aid Original Ballot
Divertissement, by M. Pe
QrrotUA , the Music by NS.lg y S. Pugnl, entitled,
LES THE SA

Summer, Mdlle. Carlotta Grist ; Autumn, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati ;
Winter, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni ; Spring, Mdlle. Cerlto.
PAS.—Regne du Printemps, du Printeinps, Regno do l'Ete, de
l'Ete, Regne de l'Automme, de I'Automtne, Regne de de
l'iliver, du l'Unlon des Saloons.
Applications tor Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the
'item-orrice of the Theatre.
Douro open at halt-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.

'IIIEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
the Nianqgernent at Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
On MONDAY EVENING,

Will be presented the celebrated Drama, entitled THE GREEN
BuskiEs ; ur, A Hundred Years Ago. Slurtogh, Mr. 0. Smith
Dennis, Mr. Cullentbrd ; 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
CAMBER WELL.

ItOYAL LYCEUM THEATit.E.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
,ole Lessee, Mr. Charles Matkews.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed a new comic Drama, entitled THE TUTOR'S
ASSISTANT. Characters by Messrs. Selby, C. Mathews, F. Cooke,
11.0aby, Granby, Kerridge ; Mrs. C. Jones, Miss Howard, and Miss
Jane Coleman.
After which a new Farce, entitled POOR PILLICODDY.
After which THE CAPTAIN OF THE WATCH.
To conclude with a new comic Drama, entitled ANYTHING FOR
A CkLANGE. Characters by Messrs. Harley, C. Mathews, Honner;
Airs. L. Murray, Miss K. Fitzwilllam, and Miss Marshall.
Dress 1,0140, 55.; Upper Boxes, as. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is. No
flair-pi tee to any part of the house.
The ...New Rua-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
~eery day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. 31addox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland-place.
On MONDAY EVENING,

Will be performed— 'I7IIEITAUGHTEiOi THE REGIMENT.
Tonto, Mr. Allen ; Sulpice, Mr. Weiss ; Corporal Mr. Wynn ; Marie,
Mathune Anna Thillen.
After which, PAY ME! OR IF YOU DON'T.
To conclude with the comic Ballet of UN JOUR DE NOCE.
Airess Circle, : is.aes, 43.; Pit, 2a. ; Gallery, la.

d.—
RENCII 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 LE LAIT D'ANESSE.
To conclude with EGARHMENTS D'UNE CANNE ET D'UN
P ARAI% U lE.
; Pit, 3s. 6d.; Amphitheatre, 3e. ; Gallery, 2e
Boxes and Stalls may be obtainod at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
113, Old Bond-street.

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ST. JAMES'S TIIEATRE.
11.0 BERT HOUDIN continues to attract crowded and fashionable
andiences at the St. James's Theatre, to witness his extraordinary
and original SOIREES
T HI FANTASTIQU
NGES, which he will repeat
S EVENI

and every Tuesday, Thursday, aneliitirday Evenings, commencing
at Half-past Eight.
in consequence of the great demand for places, he will repeat his
MATINEES FA_NTASTIQUES wu FRIDAY 3101tNING, July 21
Doors open at Two o'clock.
Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street.

r(OYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Under the direction of Mr. Kerschner.
Re-engagement of Mr. T. P. COOKE.
THIS EVENING.

Will be performed a new and original Drama, in Eight Tableauz,
pourtraying by living characters George Cruikchank'e celebrated De-
signs, entitled THE DRUNKARD'S CHILDREN. Edward and
Emma Roy (the Drunkard's Children) by Mr. N. T. Hicks and Mrs.
R. Hormel*. supported by this talented company.
After which, THE TRAFALGAR MEDAL.
To conclude 'with THE IDIOT OF TIIE MILL.
tanager and Treasurer, Mr. B. S. Fairbrother.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Fifth Week of Fitzbalfs new and completely successful Spectacts.
Unparalleled Equestrian Feats.
THIS EVE>. I NG,
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 OYMNAS•
TIC EXERCISES 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.
New Quadrille, composed expressly for the Gardens.
Engagement of Miss HUDDART.
Continuation of the Engagement of mdue. LoirArt
NY'
The DAYLIGHT VIEW of ROME, by Danaon.
Superb and Unique MENAGERIE.
Grand Display of FIREWORKS, by the Messrs so
No Extra Charge. • uthby.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, W E DNESDAY, THURSDAY,FRIDAY and
View of Rome —Promenade Concerts, 'Vocal and Instrumental,
conducted by Mons. JULLIE3T, whose splendid Band of Solo p
formers includes Messrs. Baker, Barrett, Bauman, George and roetr-
tl
Collins, Cloth, Colllnet, Kcenlg, LaZaru4, Richardson, sonnenbi
&c.—Two Solos each Evening. —3ldlle. Lovarny will
sing twoerff.
Yourite Songs, Miss lluddart will sing a favourite Song. and with-
Madlle. Lovarny will execute an admired Duet.—Also to be
assn
e
daring the day, the beautiful 31 enagerie--Shakspere's Houso_n
whole•;
Mac Brige—ad other noveles will be exhibted, the
concludinggi d
with an most magnificent and not to bei rivalled display
of Fireworks, loy the Messrs. Southby, representing the Glrandola
during the Holy Week at Borne.
Time Five—Jullien's
Gates open at Ten A.m., Feeding Concert at
. a Quarter past Six—Fireworks at half-past Nine.
Admission, as usual, One Shilling.
On Tuesday, July 18, the Third and Last but One Grand Miscel-
laneous Flower Show of the Royal South London Floricultural So.
°ley, on which occasion an extra Brass Band will be in attendance.
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COURT CIRCULA R .
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of }Kent visited her
Majesty yesterday, at Buckingham Palace.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by the
Marquis of Abercore, Colonel the Hon. C. 13. Phins,
and Lieutenant-Colonel Seymour, returned to town yes-
terday afternoon, from attending the agricultural meeting
st York. His Royal Highness arrived at twenty-five
minutes past two o'clock at Buckingham Palace from the
Euaton-square terminus of the London and North-
Western Railway.
The Queen walked yesterday in the gardens of Buck-
ingham Palace.
The Royal Children took walking and pony exercise
yesterday, in the pleasure grounds of the Palace.

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cam-
bridge had a dinner party yesterday, at Cambridge
/louse. The company included Count SchemmelP en-
ninck, the Netherlands Minister, the Marquis and Mar-
chioness of Salisbury, the Marquis of Granby, the Earl
and Countess Delawarr, Viscount and Viscountess Har-
dinge,lbscount and Viscountess Mahon, Lord Brougham,
Lady 3,lalet, Sophia Lady Rendleshaw, Lord George
Mann era, and Mr. Stufford.
A Cabinet Council was held yesterday, at the Fo-
reign- oi'Ece. It was attended by Lord John Russell,
the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl of Minto, Sir
George tirey, Viscount Palmerston, Earl Grey, the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Earl of Auckland, the
Bight Ron. H. Labouchere, Lord Campbell, Sir John
Hobhouse, and' the Marquis of Clanricarde. The
Council sat two hours and a half.
Mr. T. Napier had an interview yesterday with Earl
Grey. Mr. Evans, M.P.,
had also an interview yester-
day with the Noble Earl, at the Colonial-office.
A deputation, including Mr. Richardson, Mr. M Ewan,
and rho Messrs. Macfee, had an interview with the Right
Hon. H. Labouchere yesterday, at the office of the Board
of Trade, respecting the sugar duties.
Disl )atcNes were sent off yesterday evening from the
Coloni al-oi'fice, for the Governor of Canada, and also for
the Gcaverrhore of the other North American Provinces.