The Sun.
London, England, 1851-05-03 00:00:00

In two small public sales, barely maintained the previous
ralue,, more especially in the lower up-country . sorts.
fhe demand for sugar has been daily 'improving,
which gave holders the opportunity to maintain ex-
treme previous rates. S.dtpetre has, within the last eight
days, been in considerable inquiry for - shipments to
America, giving prices for ,the better medium qualities an
upward tendency. Rice rcmaine without improvement in
demand, and without material alteration in pric-s. Raw
sift; has at last been conceded on somewhat reduced terms,
which have led to increased bus'ness. Corahs have continued
tinu
in fair request for the better classes of goods, which com-
manded full previous rates with but a scanty choice. Lin-
seed has ,ematinned.in spirited demand, mtinly for American
account, and prices show an improvement of fully three to
four annits. Mustard-seed remained in but limited inquiry,
which hell hitherto not been stimulated by the willingness
shown tie meet somewhat reduced offers. Shellac and lac dye
have commanded a fair share of attention at extreme pre-
vious prices. Jute has been dull, and inferior qualities ob-
tainable ott rather hwer terms.
In our :import market, the demand for cotton 'piece goods
rsgenertilly slackened, but without any material alteration
in prices. The low descriptions of may shirtings fully
maintain their value, but sales of ,all kinds are on a
smaller scole. The demand for white shirtings has also
given way, but without alteration in price. White figured
shirtiigs have kept up the slight improvement noticed.
in our last report, but. they are. yet very low in com-
parison to cost. White cambrics continue dull. There is
more Inquiry for white twills, but the offers made are too
low to b drnit of holders taking them. Aladapoliams sell
readily. "tbere is less doing is jacconeta. The low qualities
of lappaets are the only ones in demand. Book muslins are
again. dull. The inquiry for mull mulls is falling off. Mule
twist is sower in all numbers except 40's; for these the
range, of t prices is wider than it has been at any former
period; ulterior 40's are difficul; of sale at 4 anuas per
morah, vi,hile the beat, marks are worth from 4 10 to 4 11.
Coloured yarE3 remain dull. Copper is rather lower. Iron
bas improved a little. Spelter is sluggish, and the market
for lead bas slackened.
In our money market an improving tendency has been
developing, and the bank of Bengal has loweredits-rate of
interest 1 per cent. per annum. _
Exchange has continue) in a gradual declining course, the
liegotiat,Lens ruling since last mail for six montlas' siand
ght
Credit bills at 2e. 114 d., with more takers than selledocument
rs,
we have heard of one transactim at 2s I d
draughts 2s. I,Vid. do. n to 2.. 1 lid., to bulk of the bills
having been done at 2s. I%d. to 2s. 13/4 Freights show
an improv'ernent of 2s. 6d. per ton, with but a moderate
amount of tonnage

MAJEsTyis TagATRE
r GRAND te.:CritA NIGHT.
IL i9reeNetflilly announced
that a Grand EXTRA NIGHT will
take Place on THURSDAY EATENISG nest, May 8, when will be
presented Alaires Opera
LF TRR 7SOZZE.
Lulea, Madame Sontag ; yeepina, Madame Giuliani; La Marchesa
tU or'', Madtie. Ida Bertrand ; Lavaliere di Villatranea, Signor
Ford;a Cricca. Signor Ftrranti (his first appearance in this man-
try); 11Bacoue Fuedatario d'Acetosta, Signor Lablache.
waiadith vivious Entertainmen.s hi the Ballet Department, in which
Carlotta Orisl, Madlle. Amalia Ferraris, lilestilles. Rosa,
Es-
per, Julien, Lamoureux, Alletrrini, Pascalles, kohlenbem D Fr
Auseandott, Sotto; MM. Charles, Ehr'ek, and p " '
a Taglioni will

appear.
AkppliCationS for Boxes, S alls, and Tickets to be made at the Box-
°Mee of the :theatre.

/sit

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THE FIRST AePEARANCE-OF _Madame SONTAG
It is resßeettuil7 announced. that TILE 4yENING „awe pre-
lented 00era,
• L% FIGLIA lIEGGIIIENTO.
Maria, Madame SontegGierstirst appearance this season) ; Tonio,
Slgnor.Gardird ;iortensio, Signor Casanova ; Caporal', Signor lia-
lanciri ; Sulpizio Sergente, Signor F. Lablache. •
Between the Acts a DiverLissement, in which Madlle. Carlotta
Grisi will appear.

To conclude with the highly successful Ballet,
VILE DES AMOURS.
in which gadlle..Arnalia Ferraris, MOM, Rosa, Esper, LannUreux,
tn
,Aussandon, Kolalenberg, Pastales, Esper, Rosa,
Dantolne, MM. Ehrick. and Charles writ appear.
Applications for Boxes, stalls, ant Wickets to be made at the
Box Orece orthe Theatre, Opera-colonnade, Haymarket.
On Tuesday, May e, will be presented, for the, first time In this
country Atari's new Opera Buffo, in three acts, produced with the
greatest success at the Italian Opera, Paris, entitled
LE TEE

II.IEA'IIIF. ROYAL, DRURY LA.NE.
Lessee and Manager,
EVE Mr.
NING James Anderson.
'IHIS
wni be presented by ner Msiesty's .9,1-esrin
Tilt WONDER ; A Woman keeps a Secret. Don Felix, Mr. J,
Andoasen ; Donna Tiolante, Mrs. Nistert.
obe followed by - .

TINV, SOIItE CARNAVSL, in which Madile. Victorine Lograin
and 3daidarne Louisa will appear.

To conc'ude with

A new' grand Operatic Spectacle,—erititled AZAEL, THE
PRODIGAL. Ruben, Mr. VanJenhoff ; 4.lzael, kr. H. T. Cra-
ven ; Amenophis, Mr. W. West; Ilea /Iris, Mr: Cooper; Sethos, Mr.
Rafter Jephtcle, Miss Viilars; ,I.tiette, Dirs. Walter Lacy; Lb,
1S Mlle. Victoilne Legrain (Proinier Sujet du Opera de Faris), who
has been expreYsly engaged for the occasion.
Stalls and Dress Circle

First Price. Second Price.
Ilexes . - - e. Is. 6d.
Pit - - 28. Is. Od.
Lower dallsry - - - Is./ No bali-prics
Upper Gallery - - - - 6d.3 to Galleries.
Private BoxeS to admit 8 reduce from 3s. Od. to 21. 12s. 6d.
Ditto'6 ditto 21. PA. 6d. to 21. 2s. Od.
Ditto 4 ditto 21. 2s. Od. to 11. Ils. Ed.
Ditto 4 ditto 11. 118. 6d. to 11. is. Od.