The Sun.
London, England, 1848-05-11 00:00:00

Under the !auction of the Colonial-office and the
Prince Admira
Al blty, and
Dedicated by permission to his lioya, Hieim , ss ert.
Just ready, in Two Vels. deny 0., with numerous Illustrat:ons,
AItRATIVE of the EXPEDITION
Sent by ber Majesty's Government to
THE RIVER NIGER,
In the Years 1811-42 ; •
With an Account of Yenaantlot
of Po and the other Islands in the
Bigh Biafra.
By Captain WILLIAM ALLEN, R.N., F.R.S., &c.
Late Comltnander of H.M.S. Wilberforce; and
T. R. H. THOMSON, M.D., &c., Surgeon, R.N.,
One of the Officers of the ExpeOition.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty).

TIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE•
Madame TADOLINI.
It is respectfully announced that this celebrated Artiste has ar-
rived and will appear forthwith in the part originally composed for
her, Donizetti's Opera of LINDA DI CHAMOUNI.

LANE.

THEAI RE ROYAL, DRUR'
CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS
LAST GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCES
The public is respectfully Intorme.l that a.s the Cirque National de
Paris must positively close on the 16th of May, THREE GRAND
MORNING PERFOR ‘IANCES will be given on the following days:
"vl2. t—Friday the 12th, Monday the 15th, and Tuesday the 16th inst.
First Price as usual. No Second Price. Private Boxes to be had
at the Theatre, and at Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Male. JENNY LIND
The Nobility, Gentry, subscribers to the Opera, and the Public are
respectfully intormed that there will be a Grand EXTRA NIGHT
THIS r.VENING, the lth of May, on which occasion Madlie.
JENNY LIND will appear as Maria in l)onizetti's Opera, entitled
LA LitiLlA DLL REGGI3IENTO.
The Soenery by Mr, C. Marshall. The dresses by Miss Bradley
and Mr. Whales, under the su;.erintenaence of Mdme. Copere.
Maria, Mdlle. Jenny Lind; Le March.se di Berkenteld, Madame
Solari ; Suplislo Sergente, Sig. F. Lablache ; Tonto, ig.
Between the Acts a DIVERT'S, EM EN T, in which will be Intro-
duced a grand Pas des Elf, ides, from Fiorita, by Mdlle. Marie Tag-
lioni, supported by 3/dile& Aussundon and Julien, and the Corps ao
Ballet.
To conclude with the grand Ballet re-arranged by M. Perrot, en-
titled

ALMA ; on, La Fille du Feu.
(Omitting the Ist Tableau.) In the 2d Tableau (the Fete in Ger-
man•) the admired Pas de Fascination, composed by M. Perrot, by
Cerito and M. Perrot. In the 3a Tableau (the Ball Scene)
Polka Genera e, by the Corps de Ballet and the celebrated Pas de
Trois, by Mdlle. Cerito and M. St. Leon, assisted by Madame Petit
Stephan. Periphite, M. Perrot ; Enaazor, M. St. Leon ; Alma, Mdlle.
Cerito.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre.
The Free List is suspended, the public Press excepted.
Doors open a' half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
CIRQUE NATIONAL DE PARIS.
For the Benefit of Mademoiseile Corahe Ducos.
LAST NIGHT BUT fOUlt.
THIS EVENING
La Lutte des Voltigeurs—The Gitanos—The Postilion—The Four
Quarters of the Globe, &c., by MM. Loisset, A. Franconi, Slegrist,
Andre, Auriol, Leclair, Le Petite Loisset. &c. ; Mdlles. Caroline, Ma-
thilde, Pabnyre Anito. Corahe Ducos, Amaglia, Le Petite Anato, &C.
Doors open at halt-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMAIiKET.
Under the Mauigeinciii. ci Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be peformed the Comedy of THE PROVOKED HUSBAND.
Sir Francis WronOlead, Mr. Fa
" -rren ; Squire Richard, Mr. Keeley ;
John Moody, Mr. Webster; Lady Wronghead, Mrs. Glover ; Miss
Jenny, Mrs. Keeley . • Lady Towuly, Mrs. Nisbett.
Alter which, JENNY LIND A'l' L kST.
anza, founded on
To conclude with a Grand Romantic extravag
Horace Walpole's mysterious production, and called THE CASTLE
OF OTRANTO. Manfred, Mr. Keeley ; the Marquis 'Vincenzo, Mr.
J. Bland ; Theodore, Miss p. 'lumen ; Odonto, Ir. Caulfield ; Hip-
polito, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Isabella, Miss Reynolds ; Matilda, Mrs.
Caulfield. manager, Mr. F. Webter.
A
Sta3e Manager, Mr. Farren; cling
Archer, I-lox-book keeper-
J' T.
Upper Gallery, Is.
Boxes, 55.; Plt, 3s. Gallery, 2s. ;
Doors open at Ralf-past Sia, Vertormance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
under tiy/.rridireiscti_rvvsTon a: Nlaxcluame Celeste.
Lambert,
a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
Will berPrierirmpale(lcharactors by Mme:scr,esiesitle. Hughes,
hiss Woolgar, Mrs.
Wright, P. Bedford, 0. Smith, Madame
Frank Matthews, Mist Turner, &c.
To conclude with A new Piece, entitled THE FOUNTAIN OF
ZEA ; or, the Child ot
xes 130, ,Is.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, 18.
s open at Halt-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

OYAI, LYCEUM TREAT itE.
Under the Management or Madame Vestris.
sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE SCARECROW. Principal characters by
Messrs. Buckadone, Selby, Granby, and Charles ; Mrs. C. Junes, Miss
Lee, and Mrs. Fltswilliam.
.rter which,-an entirOy new and original Classical Extravaganza,
entitled THESEUS and ARIADNE ; or, the Tarr ace of Menus.
Principal characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, H. Hall, S. Smith, F.
Cooke; Miss Fitzwiiliam, Miss Jane Coleman, Miss Marshall, and
Madame Vestris
Tu conclude with a Farce, entitled BROTHER BEN. Principal
characters y Messrs. Harley, C. Mathews, and F. Matthews ; Mrs.
LeLdi Murray, Miss Lee, and Mrs. Macnarnara.
thess i.oxes, os.; Upper Luxes, 4s. ; 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
half-price to any part of the house.
Box-ottlee, :So. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
prit. ~c,ry, day, trout Ten till Six.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell. 33. Bond-street.
rOurth Appearance since 1845 of M. Achard. and Fir% Ap nearances in
this Country et N. Decree and M. Julien Deschamps (of the
. ,

Theatre du Gymnase, Pal is).
To-MORROW EVENING,
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock, when
Will be performed tne favourite Comedie-vaudevide of LA FA.
MILLE DU FUMISTE. Jerome, M. AL hard.
After which, GROISEE DE B ItTHE. Berthe, Mellle. Desiree.
To conclude with VEUVE PINCHON. Philippe, 31. Achard
Catherine. Mdlle. Desiree.
..o,ces. Os.; l'it, 3s. 4;d. Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s
Boxes and Stalls may be obtain• d at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33. Old Bond-street.

ST. JAMES'S THEA VRE.
ROBERT HOUDIN (oi the Paleis Royal, Paris).—The sur-
prising and interesting performances of ROBERT HOUDIN, having
been received with the most enthusiastic adm ration, he will con-
tinue his extraordinary SOIREES SANTA ,TIQUES at the St.
James's Theatre, This Evening, and every Tuesday, Ti.ursday, and
Saturday Evening, comprising Automates, Prestidigitation, Magic,
and original experimekts, invented by Robert 13 oudin. Also, Second
Vue Escamotage de Roberts Rocklin, Ills, and Suspension Ethereene.
Doors open at Eight, the Exhibition to commence at half-past
Zighr, and terminate before Eleven.
Boxes and stalls, may be had at Mr. NtITCIIELL'S Royal Li-
brary, 33, Old Bond-street and at the Box-office of the Theatre,
which is open daily from Eleven to Five.

PRINCESS'S TiIEATRE.
Mr..J.M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland- place.
Ifs trE N ING,
Will be presented a new comic Drama, entitled A FAIRY TALE.
Principal characters by Messrs. J. Vinal4, C. Fisher, Conway, Nor-
ton, Mrs. Stirling, and Miss Emma Stanley.
After which a new Commediett, entitled DOMESTIC BLISS. Mr.
Goodleinan. Mr. Cooper; Adela, Mrs. Stirling; Rhoda, Miss Villars.
To conclude with a Grand Ballet, entitled ESMERALDA; or, the
Hunchback of Notre Dame. Esmeralda, Mdlle
Dress Circle, 5,4.: Baxes, 45.; Pit, 2s, ; Gallery, Is.

SITIzREN"fIIEATRE.
Under the direction of Mr. Kerschner.
TIIIS EVENING.

Will be presented THE TeIREE RED MEN. Principal charac-
ters by Messrs. N. T. Hicks, Dale, Honner, Herbert, Jones, Butler,
Lewis ; Mrs. Hormel*, Mrs. Saville, Mrs. Hicks, Miss Terry, and Miss
richardson.
Alter whieh, TIIE IRISH TUTOR. Dr. O'Toole, Mr. T. Barry.
To conclude with THE. BRIDE OF THE BLEEDING HEART.
Manager and Treasurer, Mr. B. S. Fairbrother.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Last Week but One of Mr. Van Amburgh's Engagement.
Immense lilt of the Easter Spectacle. Overtl,wing houses to wit-
nest) the celebrated Mr. Van Anahurgli and his unequalled collection
of trained animals, amongst which will be found the greatest no-
velty ever seen, a Black Tiger, the first ever known to mingle with
Other animals, and has hitherto been con-idered untameable.
TIIIS
Will be presented a grand romantic Spectacle, written by Boyle
Barnard, Esq., expressly to introduce Mr. Van Amburgli in his
astounding performance, lounded upon a passage in Eugene Sue's
celebrated novel of " The Wandering Jew," and will he produced un-
der the title of MOROK, THE BEAST TAMER. Armand Dugard,
Mr. Van Amburgh.
The Spectacle will be succeeded V an incomparable routine of Mr.
Batty's Scenes of the Arena, in which n'ignor Chiarini and :odlle.
Marietta Orsinago, from- Italy, will bare the honour of appearing.
To c L
conclude with a Legendary petite Spectacle entitled, THE
GOLDEN-FOOTED STED ; or the Charmed Ilorse of the Valley.
During the recess the Theatre has been entirely re-decorated.
Box-othee ot.eat front Eleven till Four.
Si age M an:ier. Mr. W. W,-gt.

TU CORRESPONDENIz.s.
No communication can be attended to unless authenti-
cated by tue name and address L. the writer.
Rejected communications cannot be returned.

THE WEATHER.—Surr OFFICE, MAY 11.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 63 ; Highest, 67 Noon, 69.
BAROMETER, 30,37,
WIND E S.E.; fine clear sunshiny Weather.

MGR WATER AT 'LONDON BRIDGE TUTS DAY.
Morning .. 21 niin. after 8 I Evening 0 min. after 9

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