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

kri.:NTLET'S NEW PUBLICATIONS
FOR FEBRUARY.
I.
ROLL() and his RACE; or, Footsteps of the Normans. By Acton
liVarburtq a, Esq. 2 vols. post Bvo., with Eugravings. (On the 10th
ILetant•)
IT.
The PEASANT and his LANDLORD. From the Swedish. By
Mar"' Howitt. 2 vols. post Bvo. (On the Bth instant.)
'RAMBLES In the ROMANTIC REGIONS of the HART MOUN-
TAINS. By Hans Christian Andersen. Translated under the An-
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the Bth inst.)
TV

The PARSON, PEN, and PENCIL. By the Rev. G. M. Mus-
grave. 3 vols. post Bvo., with Engraving,. (On the lith Instant.)
V.

ROMANCE and REALITY. By L. E. L. (Mrs. Maclean), form-
ing the new volume of "The Standard Novels and Romances."
Complete In one vol., neatly bound and embellished. Ss. (On the
29th hastiant .
ALSO, NOW READY,

Llent. F. E. FORBES'S FIVE YEARS in CHINA, from 1842 to
1847. Bvo., with Portrait of the Empress of China, and numerous
Wood Engravings. 135.

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VII.
SWITZERLAND in 1847. By T. Mugge. Edited by Mrs. Percy
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VIII,

COUNT DE LASTEYRIES HISTORY of .AURICULAR CON-
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A WALK ROUND MONT BLANC, in 1847. My the Rev. Fran-
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SARIWAK ; ITS INTIASITAN TS and PIIGDUCTIONS. By
Hugh Low, Esq., Private Secretary to his Excellency Mr. Brooke.
Svo., with Plates. 14s.
Lichard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.)

NEW NOVEL, BY THE AUTHOR OF "EMILIA WYND•
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In 3 vols., post Bvo.,
N ORMAN'S BRIDGE;
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By the Author of " EMILIA WYNDHAM," &e.,
IS NOW READY AT ALL TETE LIBRARIES.
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This Day is Published, in Svo., with a highly finished Illuminated
Portrait of the Empress of China, ikad numerous Wood En4rav-
ings, 155.,
F IVE Y E RS IN CHINA,
FromA 1842 to 1847,
With an Account of the Occupation of the Island 3 of Labaun and
Borneo by her Majesty's Forces.
By Lieutenant F. E. FORBES, R.N..
Commander of H.M.S. Bonetta
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty).

13, Great Marlborough•street.
V'OTICE.-THE NEW NOVEL,
By the Author of
"E3IILIA WYNDHAM,"
Is Entitled
"ANGELA,"

And those who desire copies on the day of publication are requested
to send their orders immediately to their booksellers.

llet';;-C-61- b-ar. Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Established in 1847 for the purpose of rendering a more perfect per-
formance of the lyric drama than had hitherto been attained in this
country.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and Patrons of Music are re-
spectfully informed that the SEASON (1848) will COMMENCE the
qrst week in March, in the new and commodious edifice constructed
las year.
OPERA.

ror the production of the established works by the great masters of
et, ery school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
venteen Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
for the first time in this country, engagemenis have been already
male with the following eminent artistes :
PRIMI SOP RA.NI.
Mde. Grist, and Mde. Persiani,
Mde. Ronconi, Mdtle. Steffanini, and
Mae. Castellan (her first appearance),
M. eftaai, M.t lle. Angiolina Zuja (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appearance In this country), and
Aldo. Pauline Garcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Alboul.
TENOR'.
Signor Antrio, and Signor Salt'',
Signor Laves, Signor Luigi Mei (from Scala, his first appearance
in this country), and

p•4er (of the Academie Royale de Mushy ,e, and of the Opara
poptique, in I'arls, his first appearance in this country).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signor Ronconi.
PRIM' BASSI PROFONDI.

Signor Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signor Car-
radi-Settl, the celebrated basso, is daily expected).

,
BASSO CO3IICOI
Signor Agostino Rovere.
ALTRI PRIMI
Signor Tagliafico and Signor Polonini.
Recondo Tenore—Signor Sold! (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished professors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published inn
atture prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
ander the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.
The powerful and numerons 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—
Signer Bonconsiglio. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
Maggienl. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
THE BALLET.
The rule which gave such satisfaction to the musical public last
season, that no divertissement should be suffered between the acts of
operas, will be strictly adhered to. The performances will terminate
with a ballet. Daring the season the following eminent danscuses
ICU appear:—
Ilde. Flora Pabisri (her first appearance), Millie. Leopoldine
Brusst (premiere danscuse of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
arst appearance in this country), Millie. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
teneense of the Academie Royale de Musiquc in Paris, her first ap-
pearance la this country), Millie. Camille (her first appearance for
roar years), Mdlle. Thlerry, of the Fenice, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Laugher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearance in this country), .Mdlle. Celest Stephan, Mdlle. Vonore (her
first appearance), and Millie. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
Silvaln and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Goalie, &c.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, Promineuses and Figurantes.
Maitre de Ballet—M. Appiani (front the principal theatres in
Italy. France, and Belgium). ltegisseur de la Dance—M. &Bryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer—Signor Beletta.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. Premiere Artiste Coe-
tnmiere—Mrs. E. Bailey.
. lingagernents are pending with other distinguished artistes for
opera and ballet.
A detailed Prospectus, with the arrangements for tho season, will
e ready in a few days, and may then be obtained at the Box-once
,7orner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at tine principal libraries
'ad music publishers.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden, Jan. 22, 1843.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAY3IARKET.
Un er the %Inn,zement of Mr. Is. Webster, sule Lessee,
MR. AND Mlts. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING

Will he performed a new and original Play, entitled THE WIFE'S
SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe ; Sir Walter Am) ott, Mr.
CliarVs Kean ; laber Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. Ilrin-
dull Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady Eveline krayott, Mrs. Charles
*wan ; Mated Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr.
:A onel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
ICealdy.
I's eanclude With a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
ram WORLD UNDERGROUND; or, tire Golden Flute and the
Urals& Wawa.
Stage Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web:ter.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, Ss. ; ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, is.
Da,us epee at Halt-past six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

WU! be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
TH2S iCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Waye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, t ]lennaire,
'alleatord, and \Verret] ; Miss Woolgar, Allis Emma Harding, Miss

llelOtaplin, Mrs. Laws, amd _Madame Celeste.
Is be tullowed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
SIGNAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
lbaracters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedfon!, Sanders ; Ma-
lta-me Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To etaadade wiWt A NABOB FOR AN HOUR.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 29. , Gallery, Is.
Doors o; en at hall-past Six, Performance to commence at Soren.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
rnder the Al anagemekt of Madame siestrls.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed A CURIOUS CASE. Characters by Messrs. C.
Mathews, L. Murray, Porsche, Hower. Hughes, and Mrs. Stirling.
After watch, a Is'ew Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN
i&R.ANCH. PrißCipal characters by Messrs. H. Hall, Harley, Ker.
edge. Madame Testris, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Macnamara.
Te conclude with a Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Prladpal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buckstone, and Mrs. Mac.
samara.
Dress Boxes,
he.; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; tit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
self-price to any part of the house.,
The New Box-office, No. 2, IN ellington-street, is open to the
Pablic every day, from Ten till Six.
The Interior of the 110055 has been entirely re-doslgned by Mr. W.
radwell of the Cclosseum.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
ON MONDAY EVENING.
11W111 be performed LE CIIEF-DIEUVRE INCONNU. Maitre
Michel, M. St. Marie ; Rolla, M. Fechter ; Stephano, Wile. Baptiste.
After which, LA VICOMTESSE LOLOTTE. Lolotte Berth',
3idlle. Nathalle.
Boxes, stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may be had at Mr.
MITCHELL'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bond•street.
Boxes, 65.; Pit, 3s. 6d.; Amphitheatre, 3e. ; Gallery, 2s

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-stroet,

Portland. place.
Madame ANNA THILLoN.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be presented a new and original Operetta, entitled The
YOUNG GUARD. Den Guzman, Jr. Bodda; Don Alvarez, Mr.
Barker ; Deuna Oltupia. Miss liara, Flower ; Estella, Madame Anna

After which, a new eornic Drama, called 11Y SISTER'S SECRET.
To he followed by a new Comic Piece, entitled THE SULTANA.
sbiruan, Mr. Ryder ; Osntyn, Mr. Compton ; Yuseph, Mr. Henry ;
Roxalana, Madame An Thillon; Elmira, Mira Vinare ; Ismena,
Miss Hodson.
To conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
FATHER TIME ; or, Harlequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, hr.: 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, 19.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
beggee, Mrs. F. DaTidge, No. I,
DAvidge-terrace, Kensington-road,
Surrey.
_ _ _

• Under the Management or Mr. Bunn.
THI' EVENING, the performances will commence with the
Jebrated Opera of
GUSTAVUS THE THIRD.
Gustavus the Third. Mr. F. Vining; Count Itlbbin
tla ; Count de Horn, Mr. Jones mei Linlentiorgt:ll4.,. —eas-
Captain Ankerstrom, Mr. H. Phillips ; Oscar, Miss Poole; Rafter ;
Anterstrom, Miss. lonaes. e madame
To conclude %vi
a,. a new Pantomime, entitled RATTLE aad
SHUTTLECOCK ; or, Harlequie trap, Bat, and lattu.
A distinct entrance to the private boxes has been made (which
have been re-fitted). Private boxes may be had nightly of all the
principal Librarians ; and at the Box-etlize of the Theatre, which
io
*pen daily rrorn Ten until Four.
Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 6d.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
Will be perfeirmed JANE EYRE ; or, the Secrets of Thernfleld
Manor. Principal characters by Messrs. Hicks, Dale, Searle,
fie, Forman , !Miss Vincent, Mrs. G. Lee, and Miss litirrouglicllffe.
I ..oncluda with THE YELLOW ADMIRAL.
1". ; rit, 6d. ; Gallery, 4d. No Half-price to any part
GI the Ifouse.
Doors open at Six, to commence at Half-past Six.

ASTLEY'd ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. William Batty.
Mr. Batty's performing Elephants.
EVENING,
The Grand Spectacle ofTIIIS THE CAMP OF SILESIA.
Entirely new Scenes in the Arena, by the talented Artistes of
e N. stablishment, in tie various modes of equestraVon.
To conclude with a Grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime entitled LIARLEQUIN DOCTOR SYNTAX AND HIS DAPPER GREY
td ARE, In which those popular artistes Herr Dentin, Mdlle. lieo-
dote, Mr. Anderson, aid Mr. Bradbury, as Harlequin. Columbine,
tlown. and Pantaloon, which will exceed in splendour and effect
all former productions at the Amphitheatre,
Bea-office open from 11 till 5
Acting and stage Manager. Mr. W West.

THE AVENGER.— ihe officers and men of the
Dundalk Coast Guard district, under the co have nobly followed mand o
the Commodore C. J. Poste, R.N.,
example of the ofllc7s and men of her Maji.sty's ship
Excellent, in subscribing a day's pay for the relief
of
he widows and orphans left by the loss of her Majesty's
steam-frigate Avenger.