The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-26 00:00:00

NEW NOVEL
Just , by the Ahor of EMILIA WYNDHAM.
ready, in 3 vols., post Svo.,
By the Author of
EMILIA WYNDHAM," "TWO OLD MEN'S TALES'," &e.
Henry' Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

N OTIC E.-LIEUT. F. E. FORBES'S
(COMMANDER of 11.M.5. BONETTA),
NEW WORK,
FITE TEARS LN CHINA,
From 1842 to 1847,
IS PUBLISHED THIS DAY, _ _

And may be bad ofallßooksellers throughout the rnited Kingdom,
with a highly finished Portrait of the Empress of China, and
Pu .101.-"Vqpd Engravings, by G. Illeasom. 15s.
411chibl Bentley, New Burlington-street.
•-(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.)

ROYAL ITALIA.N OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Netabll3laeddil 1847 for the purpose of rendering a more perfect per-
formance or gle Lyric drama than had hitherto been attained In this
tinUnt,l7-
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and Patrons of Music are re-
spectfully informed that the SEASON (1848) will COMMENCE the
-first week in March, in the new and commodious alike constructed
„at year,

OPERA.
For the production of the established works by the gr3at masters of
(*Ty school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
Venteen Operas mounted ISSt season, and of compositions to be heard
ipti tile first time in this country, engagements hale been already
Vita the following eminent artistes
SOPRANI.
Mde. Grist, and Mde. Persian%
Mde. Renconl, 31dne. Steffanini, and
Mde. ;.astellan (her first appearance),
WOO. corhari, Mdlle. Angiolina 7.oja (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appeal sues iu this country), and
Mo. rantisso Qarcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Atheist.
TENORI.
Signor Mario, and Signor Sixty!,
irgaar Lcxe&, Signor Luigi Mei (from Scala, his first appearance
in this country), and
Itprer (of the Academic Royale saran Musique, and Of the ()peas
moreigee, in Paris, his first appce in this country),
PRI3dI BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signor Roncord.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI.
'sway martial. (The ratification of the engagement of Signer Cor-
fgdi4utti, the celebrated basso, is daily expected).
BASSO COMIC°.

Signor Agostino Rovers.
ALTRI PRIMI
gigsor Tag(Junco and Signor Polonial.
Sewed° Tenors—Signor Soldl (from the Scala).
tdentor of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.

Viva Orchestra, comprising the distinguished profesiers of last
feetimem, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
Instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published in:a
Ware prospectles.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
Mader the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-masker of the Coldstream
The powerfal and eumerons Chorus of last year will be further
flarengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
..ices—sartiely, 40 ladies, and 62 male voices. Chorus D(astor—
nor l'oet and Translator of tho Libretti—Signor
Magglinal. Prompter—Signor .Ilonterasi.
THE BALLET.
The rule which gave such satisfaction to the musical public last
11010011, that no divertissement should be suffered between the acts of
Operas, will le strictly adhered to. Tao performances will terminate
with a ballet. During the season the following eminent dansenees
Will appear c
Mde. flora Fabbirt (her first appearance), Mdlle. Leopoldine
Scum! (premiere danseuse of the Ipeial Theatre in Vienna, hre
er
fret appearance in this country), Mmdlle.r Elizabeth Robert (premie
dasimenee of the Academia moyale de Musique in Paris, her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Camille (her first appearance for
pear years), Mdlle. Thierry, 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. Ctlest Stephan, Mdlle. Honore (her
fret appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
M. Silvaie and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Goalie, Ste.,
and a nnmerous body of Coryphees, Promineuses and Figurantes.
Maitre de Ballet—M. Appiani (from the principal theatres la
Italy, France, and Belgium). Regisseur de la Danse—M. O'Bryan.
Leader of_jpe Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer—Signor Beletta.
The Reeaesy by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. Premiere Artiste Cos-
tundere—Mrs. E. Bailey.
lengagentente are pending with other distingnished artistes fbr
opera and ballet.
A detailed Prespeetus, with the arrangements fbr the senses, will
Ile reedy In a few days, and may then be obtained xt the Box-Office
(earner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
awl masts publishers.
Boys,/ Italian Opera, Covent-garden, Jan. 22, 15451.

TIINATRU ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Tailor Ike Mftuagement •t Mr. M. Webster. sole Lessee.
}[lt. AND MRS. CHARLES KERN.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Play, entitled TIIII WIFt'S
SBCRBT. Lord Arden, Mr. Bowe; Sir Walter Ainyott, '_►ir.
Charles Kean • JabeZ Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. Kris-
iall ; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady Erebus Anlyett, Mrs. Charles
Kean ; Maud ,Mm. Keeley.
After w6L.13, a new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr.
Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
To eouelude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
£lll4 WORLD I;NDERGROUND; or, tke Golien Flute and the
Brazen Waters.
Stooge 31 au &ger , Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Web:ter.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.

Sexes, 51. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 25. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doan spa at Half-past six, rerlormance to eommenco at iwyea
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THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Under the direction o'. Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
will be presented al entirely new Piece, entitled the PE AXL •F
VIA OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaideu. Principal cha-
hoters by Measrs. Wale, P. Betlfurd, Wright, Munyard, Gleanaire,
•alleaford, and Worrell ; Miss WQolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
Often ChapLa, Mrs. Laws, aid Madame Celeste.
To be followed by a fs.ss Farce entitled THE TIPPERARY LE-
%ACT.. -farness Gtven, Mr. Wright ; Bob Gills, Mr. Munyard ;
Laxity Scrimmage, Mr. real Bedford ; Chubblock. Mr. Callenford ;
rolicearian. Mr. slanders; Lizzy Chubblock, Miss Woolgar.
To conclade with an Italian Pantomime, eatitled PIERROT, the
blanied 31:4111, and POLLUItINELLO. the Gay Single Fellow.
Boxes, 45.; Fit, 25., Gallery, Is.
epee at halt-past Six, 'Performance to commence at ItaTut.

ROYAL LYCEUM' TIIEATRE.
'ruder the Al anagemeat of Madame Vestris.
!Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING
Wig le presented new Comic -Drama, entitled T 1 Mk-
-41131.)11 QUERN.
After Walcott, a New Fairy ExtraTas•anza, entitlol T 2 GoLDaN
Bit ANC LI.
To fistuelado with a Romance of Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Principal aharasters by Mr. llarley, Mr. liackstone, and Jlre. Mac.
111,16,111 C-14.
In'ess Bodes, bs.; Upper Boxes, 45.; Pit, 9s. ; gallery, Is. N.
self-prtee 1c) any part •1 the house.
The hew Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to tie
Pablio every day, from Ten till six.
The laterior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Wr.adwotl et the Colosseum. .

TRINCESS'A THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox., sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland• place.
Neeearealant et Mrs. Mowatt and Mr. DaYenpOrt. from America.
THIS EVENING

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Will be performed Sheridan Knowles's Play of TILE WIFE, Ju-
lian St. Pierre, Mr. Davenport ; Marianna, Mrs. Mowatt.
ttlis which, a new Farce, entitled ABOVE AND BELOW.
Frank, Mr. Compton ; Fanny, Nliss F,. Stanley.
Is conclude with a new Christmas ralltolllllllP, entitled OLD
-pm:mak Tim?: ; or, Ilarlequic and the Four Seasons.
Dr(Z3 Circle, Al.: Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
Last Night but Two of the Engagement of Mons. Boeage.
Oa FRIDAY EVENING,
Win he performed LA TAR TUFFE. La Tar TufTe, M. Docage.
After which, LES DEUX MENAGES. Bourt!cull, M. Ilocage.
A detailed prospectus of the general arrangements, and of tee
piocea which will be produced during the raccoon, may be had at Mr.
Miteh ll's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box-eflee
of lice Theatre. whirl is open daily, from II to b.
Yeses, la. ; tit, 34. 6d.; Amphitheatre, 3e. ; Gallery, Ss