The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-03 00:00:00

PRESENT STATE OF SWITZERLAND.
New ready, and to be had of all Booksellers, in 2 vols., poet
Bvo., 211.

SWITZERLAND IN 1847.
With an Account 4f
ITS CONDITION BEFORE THE WAR,
By T. MUGGE. Esq.
Edited by Mrs. PERCY SINNETT.
Itiehard Bentley, New Burlington•street,
(Iritbaskor to Ordlfuiry to her Majesty).

Jet ready, In I rel., I Os. &1.,
11.1.1(13LIS IN
TIER IitOWLICTIC RUION OF

THE MOUNTAINS.
By HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSig.
Author of "The Improvisatore."
Tiaaalaited, under the Superintendence of the Author,
By C. RECK WITH.
Bloaard Bentley, New Burlington-great,
(Publisher ha Ordinary to her Majesty).

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Now midi, in 2 ♦ols.. with Portrait, 211. bound,
IQIIMINISCENCES OF
PRINCE TALLEYRAND,
With
IXTRACTS FROM HIS POLITICII WRITINGS.
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BEIPTAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Betabliaked la 1147 Per the purpose of rendering a more perfect per-
f orianaata( Sim Veil drama than had hitherto been attained In this
sowEry.
The Gentry, Subeeribers, sad Patrons of Music are re-
Inrmed that the IIEAION (1e48) will COMMENCE the
etth
week to Marsh, to the Revs and commodious edifice ooustrusted
las year.

OPREA,
fir a pre4aetiost of the established works by the great masters of
every school, fir the effectiTe representation of the repertoire of se-
Notre* Operas m4nted last season, and of compositions to be heard
Ayr tie neat time in this country, engagemenis have been already
raed1"1111 eminent artistes
FRIMI
ltde. Grisi, and Idde. Persfani,
MU. Ronconi, lidlle,Steffanini, and

/fele,. Casten= (her first appearance),
CesOnel. Mane. Inglellna ZoJa (of the Scala la Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
Mihs. Paslme Garcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Athol'.
TINORI.
Signor MOlrlo, and Signor Saivi,
Signet Sank Signor Luigi Mei (hem Scala, hiS first appearance
In this country), and
If. finger (et the Academie Royale de Musique, and of the Opera
asindyte, in Paris, his first appearance in this country).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI.
Signer Tamburini and Signor Roneoni.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI.
Signor Marini. (The ratification of the engagement if Signor ("or-
Lull-84W, the celebrated basso, is daily expected).
BASSO COMICO.
Signer Agostino Revere.
ALTRI PRIMI BASSI.

Ivor Taglietoo and Signor Polonini.
rado Tenore—Signer Soldi (from the Seals).
Dirutothe Music, Composer, and Conductor—air. Costa.
Mho Orchestra, comprising the distinguished professors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instnusentalista forming the entire orchestra will bo published ln:a
Uteri, pr2speetas.
The Military Band, whisk has also been increased, will be
saler the direetisa et Hr. Godfrey, band-muter of the Coldstream%
ginards.
The powerful and Armstrong Chorus of last year will be further
grenathened by 14 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
111 voices—namely, 40 ladies, and b 2 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signer Bosesnsiglie. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
lia,ggisal. Prompter—Signor Monterui.