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and, besides, he did not look for the repeal of the Act
of 1844, but for its suspension.--(bear, near.)
The first resolution was then agreed to. On the second,
that the House resolve itself into Committee,
The House divided—For the resolution that a Com-
mittee of the whole House be appointed 122
Against it .....
Majority . 41
GROWTH OF COTTON IN INDIA.
On the motion of Mr. BRIGHT, the following Select
Committee was nominated on the growth of cotton in
India :—Mr. Bright, Mr. C. Villiers, Viscount Jocelyn,
Sir E. Colebroke, Viscount Mahon, Mr. G. Thompson,
Sir J. W. Hogg, Mr. J. B. Smith, Mr. W. Patten, Sir
W. Clay, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Mowatt, Mr. Plowden, Mr.
M'Gregor, and Mr. Bolling.
The House adjourned at a quarter to Twelve o'clock.

TIER -MAJE STY'S THEATRE.
The following PROGRAMME for the SEASON 1848 is
respectfully submitted to the Nobility, Patrons of the Opera, and to
the Public, with the confident hope that the arrangements will merit
the continuance of the enthusiastic approbation and distinguished
patronage which se pre-eminently marked the past season, and
maintained,the established reputation of her Majesty's Theatre as the
Centre of refined art and of supreme fashion.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA.
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
In addition to the parts personified by this great artiste in the past
Season, a succession of operas, comprising new as well as established
works, have been selected, in which she will appear in several novel
And interesting characters.
The admired Soprano,
Mdlle. SOFIA CRUVELLI,
From the Theatre La Fenice, at Venice.—Her first appearance.
Mdlle. LUISA ABBADIA,
Soprano of great reputation from La Scala, and other great
Theatres of Italy.—Her first appearance.
Mille. ADELAIDE MOLTINI,
The well•known and favourite vocalist.
Signora SOFIA VERA,
Her first appearance.
Mdlle. SCHWARZ.
Ihe eminent Contralto, and established favourite Of the Imperial
Opera at Vienna.
Madame SOLARI,
And the eminent artiste,
Madame ERMINIA TADOLINT,
La Scala, Milan, the Carinthia, Vienna, and other great
Theatres.—Her first appearance.
The favourite Tenor,
Sig. GARDONI,
The distinguished Tenor,
Sig. CUZZA.NI,
Front La Scala, and other Great Theatres of Italy.-1.11.9 first
• appearance.
Tho admired Tenor,
Sig. LABOCETTA,
Of the principal Theatres of Italy, and of the Italian Opera at
Berlin.—His first appearance.

The admired Baritone, from the Opera La Pergola, at Florence,
Sig. BELLETTI,
His first appearance.
Sig. F. LABLACIIE,
Sig. BOUCIIE,
Big. SOLARI, big. GUIDI,
Sig. COLLETT', and
Sig. LABLACUE.
Director of the 3lusic and Conductor,
M. BALFE.

The gra atest exertions have been made to obtain efficiency in the
secondary parts, so as to secure in all respects unity and oom-
pletenese.
Great attention has also been bestowed in the selection and har-
monious combination of the
ORCHESTRA,
in which, amongst other experienced and distinguished artistes, the
following have been engaged :
M. Tolbecque, Leader
M. Nadaud, Leader of the Ballet
M. Oury, Leader of the 2d Violins
M. Deloffre
M. Ploys
Mr. Pigott
Mr. W. Watts
Mr. Collins
M. Jaquin
Sig. Anglois, let Contre-Basso
Mr. R. Hughes, Leader of the

Mr. Maycock, 2d Clarinet -
M. Lavigne, Ist Oboe
Mr. Horton, 2d ditto
Sig. Tamplini, Ist Bassoon
M. Koessel, 2d Bassoon
M. Zeiss, Ist Trumpet
Sig. Maffei, 2d Trumpet
M. Seglick, let Horn, from
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—Frankfort
M. Kreutzer, 2d Horn, from

Mayence
M. Ista, Timbalier
Mr.Winterbotham, Ist Trombone
M. Marin, 2d Trombone
Sig. Platt!, Ist Violoncello
31. Filet _ _

Tenors
M. Ganz
M. Remusat, Academie Royale,
Paris, Ist Flute
Biletti, Ist Clarinet, from
&c. &c. Ste.
Bologna
The Military Band under the Direction of M. Boose, Head Band
Master of his Royal Highness Prince Albert's Regiment of Scots
'Uglier Guards.
Poet and Prompter .. .. Sig. CRIPPA.
TILE CHORUS

Has been selected with the utmost regard both as to local and
dramatic efficiency.
Matre de Chant des Cho3urs .. M. MARETZEIC.

In addition to the successful Operas produced last season, a selection
has been made from the most esteemed works of the Lyrical
Repertoire, to display to the utmost, and with attention to their
peculiar and remarkable gifts, the talents of
THIS POWERFUL COMPANY.
ENGAGE RENTS PO& THE BALLET.
The Ballet Department will preserve its superior excellence and
combination of talent, which will comprise—
Mdlle. CARLOrfA. GRISI,
- hldlle. CAROLINA ROSATI.
Male. MARIE TAGLIONI, and
Mdlle. CERITO,
supported by
Madame PETIT STEPHAN,
MdlleS Ausundon, Julienne, Thevenot, LamOttrenS, Emile,
Fanny Pascales, &c.
M. PERROT.
M. PAUL TAGLIONI,
M. AT. LEON,
GOSSELIN,
M. LOUIS D'OR,
N. DI MATTIA,
Supported by
MM. VE.7AFRA, GOURIET, &c.
With a new and well-selected ('orps de Ballet.
MAITRES DE BALLET.
M. PAUL TAGLIONI and M. PERROT.
ons-Maitre de Ballet, and Master of the French School of In-

struction,
M. GOSSELIN.
Regiessur d la Dame, and Master of the English School of
Instruction,
M. PETIT.
Composer 01 the Ballet Music,
Sig. PUGNI.
Several Compositions for the
BALLET DEPARTMENT
are in preparation.
Amongst others,
A NEW AND ORIGINAL BALLET
by M. PAUL-TAGLIONI,
and another bi.ll. PERROT.
Principal Artist to the establishment, Mr. CHARLES MARSHALL.
Other arrangements of peculiar interest are In progress.

lIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THIS THEATRE

Will open TO-MORROW EVENING, the 19th of February, when
will be presented
VERDI'S ADMIRED OPERA OF
ERNANI.

Carlo V•• •• • • .• ...• •• Signor GARDONI, his tint appearance this

season.
Ruy Gomez de Silva.• Signor BELLETTI, his first appearance.
Ernani .... • • • Signor CLIZZAN I, his first appearance ; and
Elvira •—• • Jidllp. SOFIA CBE/YEW.
After the Opera the National Anthem, by the principal Artistea,
Supported by the Chorus.
After which will be presented
An entirely New and Original
GRAND BALLET,
In Four Tableaux, by M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
FIORITA,

et la Reins des Elfrides,
The Music composed by Signor Pugni ; the Scenery (entirely new)
by Mr. C. Marshall ; the Appointments by Mr. Bradwell ; the
Costumes by Miss Bradley and Mr. Whales, under the superin-
tendence of Madame Copere.
Principal parts by
Mdlle. CAROLINA ROSATI, _

Ndlles. Esther Ausundon, Thevenot, Julienne, Lamoureux, and
Mdlle. MARIE TAG LION', &O. &c.
Principal Dances.
I. Tableau.
La Cour d'Auberge en Sidle
La Fiancee-3011e. Rosati, and Mdlles. Julienne and
Lamoureux, &c.
La Palermltana—Mdlle Rosati.
2. Tableau.
La Fdret des Lifrides,
liallablle et Pea de la Reins des El:rides—Mdlle. Marie Taglionl,
and Mdlle. Alwandon, Thevenot, and Dames de Ballet.
Danse Nationa:e—Corps de Ballet.
pas—Mdlle. Rosati and M. d'Or, Mines. Julienne and Lameuretsc.

3. Tableau.
La Cabane do Bertha.

L'llltudoa—Mdlle MariTi.a-grio-ar-an—d—il:- d'Or, and Dames de

Ballet.
4. Tableau.
Les Jardins Enchantes.
L'Anlmation—Mdlle. Rosati and M. d'Or. and Dames de Ballet.
L'Oubli—Mdlle. Marie Taglioni and NI. d'Or, Mdlles Thevenot,
Atuundon, Julienne, Lamoureux, and Dames de Ballet.
La Chatiment—Scene Finale.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Un ler t he Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Comedy of LONDON ASSURANCE. Sir
Harcourt Courtly, Mr. Farren; Charles Courtly, Mr. Howe ; Mark
Meddle, Mr. Rogers ; Max Harkaway, Mr. Tilbury ; Cool, Mr.
Brindal ; Mr. Spanker, Mr. Keeley; Dazzle, Mr. Henry Farrell ;
Lady Gay Spanker, Mrs. Nisbat ; Grace Ilarkaway, Miss Julia
Bennett; Pert, Mrs. Ilumby.
After which, the new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH.
Mr. Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
To conclude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
THE WORLD UNDERGROUND; or, the Golden Flute and the
Brazen Waters.
Staje Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; tipper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
2:11E OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Waye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Callenford. and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, Mrs. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
To be inllowed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
eame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and 31Iss Woolgar.
To conclude With a new Farce entitled THE TIPPERARY LE-
GACY. Turnem Green, Mr. Wright ; Bob Gills, Mr. Munyard ;
',may Scrimmage, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Chubblock. Mr. Cullenford ;
Policeman. Mr. Sanders ; Lizzy Chubblock, Miss Woolgar.
Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is.
Dnora open at 4s.
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Past Performance to commence at Seven.

itLE.IL.igYeCtnEUM THEATRE.
Under the
rcut of Madame Vestris.
TATS
oEriVgLinNal
M Charles Mathews.
Will be performed a new '
;Trece, called ASTOUNDING
PHENOMENA. Principal char,aanctearsz
Y Messrs. C. Mathews, F.
Matthews, Bellingham, F. Cooke
bymesm entitled TIIE GOLDEN
After which, a New Fairy Extravaganza,
, and pall, Harley, Ker-
eadows.
Macnamara.
BRANCH. Principal characters
ridge, Madame Vestris, Miss K. Fitzwilliam
, and
To conclude with a Romance of Real Life, called%
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Bu ketone, OX. and COX.
Damara. 6s. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gen Mrs. Mac.
Dress Boxes,
half-price to any part of the house. err. ls. zgo
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely redesigned by Mr. W,
Brad well of the Cclosseum• .
FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, O'd Bond-street.
Fifth appearance of Mademoiselle Nathalle.
THIS EVENING.
'Will be presented CE QUE FE3IME VEUT. Agathe Delaunay,
Mdlle. Nathalle,
After which, ROSE ET MARGUERITE. Marguerite, Mdlle
Nathalle; Rose, Mdlle. Baptiste.
Boxes, stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may be had at Mr.
]IiITCIIELL'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bond•street.
Barra open at Seven, to commence at. a quarter past Seven.
Boxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. 6d.; Amphitheatre, 3s. 1 Gallery, 23

PRINCESS'S THEAIRE.
_lesi.street,
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, pue I
Portland. place.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be presented the Tragedy of THE GAMESTER. Mr. EC.,
verley, Mr. Cooper ; Stukely, Mr. Ryder ;
Mr. Norton;
Bates, Mr. C. Fisher; Jarvis, Mr. Gilbert; Dawson,
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Lewson, Mr. Conway ;
Mrs. Beverley, Miss Emmeline Montague ; Charlotte, 31iss N mars
After which, the comic Drama of " LADIES, BE:WARN 1"
To conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
FATHER TIME ; or, Harlequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, as. : Poxes, 45.; Pit, is. ; Gallery, Is.
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ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Grand Combination of ATTRACTIONS at ASTLEY'S, which con-
tines its chain of Magnificent En,ertainrnents.
The Management respectfully announces to the public that for the
snore perfect representation of the New Georgeous Spectacle, THE
: /Lew, OF. THE AMAZONS, it is absolutely necessary to
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.." itypro-cluction for six nights. longer.
, i....:,..• • mosimit: February 14th, positlvely the last week of TIIE
_4 ', CAMP OF sdLEsrA, followed by an unusually brilliant display of
! N.' , • Nor/eminhisacconeluding with a favourite Afterpiece.
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...• , Sox-office open from 11 till 5.
'•,•:,:\ 7 -'. e. ., ". Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.
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