The Sun.
London, England, 1851-05-10 00:00:00

lIATTY'E HIPPODROME.

The inauguration of the marvellous Crystal Casket,
in which the contributions of the various nations of the
earth are arranged for the inspection and admiration of
myriads of all sorts and conditions of men, has not
been unaccompanied by the production of novelties and
contributions to the public entertainment such as have
hitherto been unexampled in the metropolis. Amongst
such attractive developments of artistic skill the unique
and gigantic structure at Kensington, opened on the
memorable Ist of May, under the auspices of Mr. Batty,
is eminently entitled to popular mdse. An ueroofed
oval area, measuring 500 feet by 400, is surrounded by
an amphitheatre rising is Bevels rows of seats, and
capable of affording accommodation to 14,000 specta-
tors, all of whom have equal facilities for an unob-
structed view of the performances, although divided
into four classes, at as many different prices of admis-
sion. The nature and diversity of the amusement!'
presented to the frequenters of this hippo-drametta
nonpareil may be gathered from the felloeing outline
of the teats which, in company with low thousand sight
seers, we have had the pleasure of witnessing. First of
all, the Crimson hangings at the southern extremity
being drawn aside, there issued foi th a royal pro-
cession—heralds giittering iu embroidered tabards,
knights armed clpsa-pie fur the tournament, and gor-
geously dressed dames on cham;.ieg palfreys, preeed-
mg a car in which Maj.sty King Henry the Eighth
of uxorious memory, and his briefly-beloved consort,
Anne 1301 e) n, were seated in great maj, sty. Behind
them, on Jerusalem punter, rode a pair of jssters; and
thrice traversing the periphery of the arena in solemn
splendour, the pageant vanished whence it came. Next
our nervous admiration wax commanded by a sleek-
rope acrobat, who performed fearful pranks et a dizzy
eitealaou, and, ou the Lai." descent of the ccanobates, a
race ensue d betweau two charioteers iu ciai,ic garb,
i
the one in scallet rube beleg the Autemedon of four
bay coursers yoked abreast; airel-erfaiesasi exciting neck
and neck contest, bearing the palm from his onnpetiti,r,
who " verdure clad" ,mote the flanks cf a similar
team of gr,-ys. Then came a race right gallantly run
between three modern jockeys at a slapping pace.,
and
next, wondrous to behold, a contest b 'tween two os-
tr;ches, mounted by Arab youths, producing an effect
as singular as novel. Fear equestrians, each bestrid-
ing a pair of coursers, then displayed their prowess, and
were succeeded by a beautiful horsewoman, whose well-
trained cheenut displayed an ear for music Cully equal
to that of the ebee mare who was wont to caracole be-
neath the hand of Paulo Fanque. Atter a struggle be-
tween tour Spanish muleteers, each borne by as many
quadrupeds, a chariot and a pair race, beautifully con-
tested by three itomau ladies—an equestrian display bysundry apes, who cling like grim death to their ponies'
backs—and a hurdle race excellently doge by six im-
personations of Di Vernon, in scarlet habits, the wonder
of the flog appeared, the master of the globe roulante.
Forwards aid backwards, up and down the sloping
planks, with happier late than the ever-toiling Sisy-
phus iu Hades, lie pedally rolled the magically pro-
greasing ball, which seemed in bulk and material
co be such a oue as, in drys gone by, was shot from a
mighty culvtrin by the jealous guardians of the Dar-
danelles at Duckwurtb, when his noble fleet paid an
unwelcome visit to their secred waters. This exploit
of
charioteers.the.er eu
Thele
salnodnetheis ftwe:fldlidwinoretehathoel appapyr7bnattion we assign to the
vivid struggle between the iemale
spurts concluded with a " Curse race, in which ten
riderless steeds, discriminated by scarfs of several
colours, contended the mastery with evident sell-enjoy-
meet. The eetertaintuenta were enlivened by the strains
or two t fficient brass bands, stationed in galleries at
each extremity of the major axis of the ellipse. There
is tot, we can fairly say, a single place of amusement in
the c.pital really netter worth a visit than the Grand
National Hippodrome. It is calculated to afford a large
amount of pleasure even te ;Wilk Londoners, whilst
juveniles and provincials will be taiilY enchanted by its
multifarious novelties, which are produced, as Mr. Batty
with pert, cc truth asserts in his programme, " on a
scale of extent and grand: ur hitherto unexampled in
Eneland." Paxton's Palace of Glass, Betty's Hippo-
drome, and Alexis Soyer's Symposium, are the three
grand metropolitan lions of 1851.

ACCIDENT toMR.COXWELL'S BALLOON.

Mr. Cuxwell, the English aeronaut, who, from hie
frequent and stiec.ssful ascents, has acquired quite a
German reputati,n, has suffered a sevi re loss by an
sccitient that occurred to his balloon, on the 6th, at
liedin. He had announced that he and Mr. Risley, the
proprietor of the Panorama of the Mississippi, would
undertake an aerial jouiney of undetermined length
and durivion, whether they landed in Austria, Russia,
or Bohemia being a matter of indifference. Fur this
purpose the balloon was inflated at an early hour in the
grounds of the SAtrz-n-flaus, and at noon all was
ready for the departure. The weather, however, was
unfavourable, and strung gusts of wind made the ma-
chice surge violently while still test to the ground. The
car was packed with all the necessaries for u lung trip,
Ilk whicn many frontiers might have been crossed with-
out passports, and soon after 12 o'clock the two voyager,
took their sea! 14, and the balloon was disengaged. At
the moment it was slowly rising one of the frequent
vats of wind drove it against a group of trees in the
grounds ; it seLinell to contend a inomeut with the ob-
struction, but an unlucky branch had turn the silk, and
the gas rushing out, cotivert:,d the hole into a huge tent;
the baliciena collapsed, and in a few minutes its stately
fabric was lying shapeless, shrunken, arid void, on the
earth. Neither of the voyagers sustained any injury.
Au immense crowd of spectators dispersed, not without
many expressions of regret at the accident, which to Mr.
Cox well will prove a heavy loss.

By Sir EDWAIII) BIYVVVEIt LYTTON, Bart.
London : Chapman and Ball, 193, Piccadilly.

LO N- GIOVANNI.

DON GIOVANNI,
With following powerful Cast :

'f.HEArRE tit)Y AL, ADELPHI.
Under the direetiou or Madame Celesta.
THIS F,V

icOY,II, PRINCESS'S THEAPRE, OXFORD-STREET,
"Under the 3.4anagernent of Mr. C, Keen and Mr. Kees:,
THIS EVENING,

ROYAL LYCEUM TLIEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestria,
Sole Lessee, Mr. Cho.: 'es Mathews,
THIN EVENING,
• Will be pertormgd
COOL AS A CUCUMBER.
To be followed by

To conclude with
AN APPEAL TO TILE PUBLIC.

TO conclude with a comic farce, called SHOOTING THE MOON
or, The Cove of Cork.
dox-otlice open tram Eleven till Four.
Stage Mana;er, Mr. T. Thompson.

PUNCH'S PLAYHOUSE AN-1) STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. W. R. COPELAND, Liverpool.
• THIS EVENING,
Will he perf-rmed a new eumedy proverb, teaching people the
best method of LIVING IN 'GLASS HOUSES. Principal charac-
ters by Messrs. Tilbury, A. Davies, Norton, J. Howard, Attwood,
T. Rogers, and Romer ; Mesdames; C. Horeman, C. Melville, Dibdin,
and Wallis.
An ILLUSTRATION OF THE EXPOSITION. Principal charac-
ters by Mesdames Marshall, M. Taylor, C. !formai', and Dibdin ;
Messrs. J. Reeve, Norton, J. Rogers, and Reiner.
To conclude with a new Farce called TAKING THE CENSUS.
The prices of admission are arranged as follow :—Orchestra stalls,
4s; Boxes (firs: circle), 35.; (second circle), 2s. ; Pit, Is.
Doors to be opened at Hall-past Seven, and the performances to
commence at Eight precisely.
A second price will be taken to the Boxes only at Half-past Nine
--first circle, 25.; second circle, Is.
Private Boxes One Galnea and a Half each.

ROYAL SURREY ZCOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Open for the r-eason on MONDAY, the sth of May.
First representation of a giga:tic modelled Panorama, painted by
the Messrs. Damon, representin4 the 'temple of Janus in the Eternal
City, with a striking View of th.: Colosseum, _Palace of the Crews,
&c. The Menagerie is both varied and extensive, including two gi-
raffes, two elephants, which promenade the grounds, appropriately
caparisoned and attended. The band, composed of musi-
cians of first-rale celebrity, is conduti:ed by Mr. Godfrey.
Moored on the lake is seen a real Chinese pleasure Junk, with masts
and sails complete. Also Remington's aerial brldgo, and various
novelties; and at dash will be given, on a scale of surpassing nia4-
ni9cence, a representation of the ChAttig 01 the Brazen Gates of tee
Temple. of Janus, with (for the.. first time ever attewpted) a grand
olussal transparent dlaphonk panopticon, showing the horrors of
war anti the blessings of peace, terminating with a most brilliant
display of lifework» by Messrs. Southby ; anti an allegorical tableau
of the arts ant sciences, depositing their treasures at the ,eet of her
Majesty Queen Victoria, the whole loaning the most gorgeous speg-
bade ever witnessed,
ADMiSSION—ONE

Exhibition nights—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday.

M. JULLIEN, with the elite of his Band, will commence their ea.
gage beats on M nday. May 26.
The FLORAL i;X.11BITIONS of the Royal South Lordon Finri•
cultural Society will be repeated during the Season ; the First will
take place on Wednesday, May 28.

HIGH WATER Al BRIDGE
Dn. TA= —Mo,n'ie 1 min. after 9 I Evening 11l main. after 9
11)%liontow —Blaming 21 min. after 10 j Evening 58 min. arts)/ 10

TH.E WEATHER.—SrN OFFICE, MAT 10.
TEIZRMOmiCIER, Li THE SHADE.
—highest since noon yesterday.
43--loweat this morning ana during the night.
68tbia clay, at noon.

WIIrD BARomcrEm. 29 66.
8•8•E--etiff breeze an-, fine sunshiny weather.

DAILY --------------------w EA,r tit; R
VABLE.
State of the Wig
and Weather
order
I,latesitterday morning.--The places at Nine o'c _ at each of the following
g.—The stations
are arranged in
PLYMOUTH— S.E , gentuidee.
Barairroze—Wind E., atroug breeze_ breeze— partially cloudy.
SouTliameToct—Wind S., „ron,overeast.
FOLKESTONE—Wind S., Igrai
TUNBEIDGE—.Wind S.E., strong oreer—Partially cloudy.
GREENWICH—Wind S. strong bretze"-Partially cloudy.
SwrxDos—Wind S., gentle breeze_r:ie
.. - Partially cloudy.
COLCHESTER—Wind N. W., gentle breeze_
Qom/loos—Wind S., strong bre-ze—TattiaTi P allY cloudy.
RUGBY—Wind .S., strong breeze—partially cloud y.
Bnimplomm— Wind E., strong breeze—rain. 7*
YARMOUTH—Wind S.E., gentle breeze—cloudless,
CorrwAY—Wind E., gentle breeze—rain.
EfoLyne,u3--Wind S., gentle breeze—rain.
LeseAsTen--Wind.S.E., strong breeze—partially cloudy
`'N nrrne—Wind S., gentle breeze - partially cloudy, - •
InAP— . e ind S.E.. strong breeze--partially cloudy.
I"Trocir—Wind S. W., strong. breeze—overcast.
...
Thu returns from the following places indicate the state of
11,1, . Ind and weather on ° Thursday morning at nine
o clock . .
.
Lpticeictc •
CA &LOW Wind S.W. gentle breeze—heavy rain.
KiroasTows lid S.W., hard wind—rain.
lit ci LLIN oa&R
yv.alT LIN)--Wind S.S. E., hard wind—rain.
POOLE —wind ti S., stiff breeze--rain.
4 LElGHToN—wl,4\;lrung breeze—partially cloudy.
RUGBY— Wind S. vetstrong breeze—partially cloudy.
CRIME—Wind S., fr'esatti,irK breeze—o rereast.
Lisps—Wind S.,
gentle
irleeze— Partially cloudy.
YORK—Wind S., gentle b::2„e—ci°u.'_,ll"l'
DaELINOTON—Wind s oyrpi----Partially cloudy.
WHITEHAYEN —qi 0 d S.,,strong breez • •
gentle breeze a— Pa rtiallycloudy
50e......................................,,.. - overcast.

The GYve
no
euhn ibi trwt felltouproen-
fund the expenrsteisbio7;r(h:eveui'tt
the borough fund, a sum of 5,000 L. revf•ts t
The public are immediately to reap the ativattitherg,""4".
Rlistann, by a reduction in the general rate rttleetpohruonuaitiouont !.thhiesbroel.
rough to the ettent of one peony
Mercury. Lzvelpool
PRAYING FOR THE SOUL OF DR. PHILLPorrs.
We have received the foNowing from a reliable vuarce,
no other way can we watch for the truth of the statetLen
inasmuch as we do not " conirtinuicate" at Sr. Mary's :._fir'
Editor,— For the benefit of the Faithful and all E nett as take
a deep interest in the well-being of our dearly beloved
bishop, I take leave to inform' you that on Sunday last (the
4th of May instant', the Rev. Mr. WDonnell, priest of St.
Mary's, Stonehouse, announced from the altar that nine days'
prayers (commencing last Tuesday), would be offered up for
seven persons, five of whoa he f.rbore to mention, but two
he would name, "the bishop of the diocese," "I mean,"
said the priest, " the Bishop of Exeter, and Dr. Posey," and
during that time, the Litany of the "Blessed Virgin," and
the Prayers to the Holy Ghost, were also to be used for the
same purpose—and he further added, perhaps you are not ac•
quainted with the fact, that similar prayers are to be, or now
are offered up by his Uoliness at his Palace in Rome, for the
Came purpose.-o.iinumn journal.

Eighth Edition, tiro., 2s, CA.,
TETTERS J..)HN BULL, P.:!;cl., on Affairs
connected with his tanle4 FEoPQTt9, and th. Parson whs
"ve.therton.

AI.A.JE STY' S THEATRE,
GRAND EXTRA NI9Ei r.

/Cis respectfully annotloCed that a Grand EXTRA NIGHT will
take place on THURSDAY EVENTING next, May 15, when will
be presented, for the Rest time this season, Mozart's chef d'aavre,
Ontitled

Don Giovanni, Signor Coleill ; lion Ottavio, Signor Calzolari ;
Mai.setto' Signor F Lahlache ; II Commendatore, Signor Scaplui ;
Leoporello, signor 1. abL.che; Donna Anna, 31 dame Florentinl ;
Donna Eivira, Madame Giuliani; Zerlinu, Madame some.
In the Ball-room scene. Madlle. Carlotta Grist and Madlle Amalie
Ferraris will dance Mozart's celebrated vinuet and Zarabanda.
To cmclude with the admirable Ballet (arr aged la one act) of
LE DIABLE A QUATRE,
in which Madlle. Carlotta Grisi, Rosa, Esper, Julien, La-
moureux, Allegrlni, Pascalles, Enhienberg, Dantoine, Aussandon.
MM. Charles, Ehrick, Paul Taglioni, Gouriet, Venefra, Li Mattis,
and. Gosselin will appc3r.
The Opera will commence at Half-past Seven.
• Applications for Boxes, S alls, and Tickets to be made at the Boa-
office of the Theatre.

II ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE,
Second Night ol LE TKE NOZZE.
fs respectfull- announced that THIS EVENING will be pre-
sented Alan's new Opera Bunn, entitled

LM TitE NOZZE.
The Incidental Dance by M. Paul Taglioni.
Luisa, Madame Sontag ; Velpina, Madame Giuliani; La Marches('
di Forli, 51atille. Ida Bertrand ; Cavalicre di Villairanca, Signor
kiardoni ; Cricca, Signor Ferranti (his 2d arpearance in this coun-
try)) 11 Barone Fuedatario d'Acetosta, Signor Lablache.
In the course of the evening a graul Pas by .sladlle. Amelia Fer-
raris and M. Charles.
To conclude with the admired Ballet.

....
LES METAMORPHOSES.
By lifdlle. Carlotta Grisi, 31,111e5. Rosa, Esper, Julien. Lamoreux,
Allegrint, Aussawlon, Kohlenberg, Pascales, SoldanskY, B°ta' Mme,
"%tick Paul Taglioni. and Charles.
Application for Roses. Stalls, and Tickets, to be
Micthe Opera to coin.
eof the Theatre. Doors opened at Seven, made at the Box.
mence at Half--past Seven o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL. DRURY LANE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. James Anderson.
Engagement of Miss P. MORTON.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented by her simesty's Sea-rutty
A new grand Operatic Spectacle,
ent.tied AZ AEL, THE
PRODIGAL. Reuben, Mr. Vandennofi ; Azael, Miss P. Hor-
ton ; Amenophis, Mr. SV. West ; Bucharis, Mr. Cooper; Sethes, Air.
Rafter; Jephtele, Missss vinars; Nene, Mrs. Walter Lacy; Lis,
St utile. Victorine Letcram (Premier Suet do Opera de Paris), who
has been expressly engaged for the eeeeetee.
To conclude with the comic Pantomime of HARLEQUIN AND
100 D QUEEN BESS ; or, Merrie England to the Olden Time
Harlequin, Mr. Lauri; Pantaloon, Mr. C. Lalui; Clown,
Doughty ; Columbine, Miss Palter.
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Stalls and Dress Circle

First Price. Sec
BOZOS ond Price.
3s. Is. 6d.
2s. Is. ed.
PitLo Gamiry - - - - Is. I No half-price
Upper Gallery - - - - 6d. .S to Galleries.
Private Boxes to admit 8 reduced from 31. 3s. Od. to 21. 12s. 6d
Ditto 6 ditto 21. 12s. 6d. to 21. 2s. Od,
Ditto 4 ditto 2!. 23. 01. to 11. Ils. fid
Ditto 4 ditto 11. 1 is. 6d. to 11. Is. Od

'Ch .IRE. EUYAL, HA ILAAIM:if
B-.llVehster, sole Leases and Manager, Olc Brorapton.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed an entirely New Comedy, entitled RETIRED
FitOM BUSINESS.
After which, a new and (as times go) original domestic drama of
startling intere.t, entitled aRLINE ; or. The Fortunes and Vicissi-
tudes of a Bohemian Girl. Count Arnhelm, Mr. J. Bland; Count
Florestine, Mrs. L. S. Buckingham ; Thaddeus of Warsaw, Mrs.
; Devilshoof, Mr. Bnekstone ; the Gipsy Queen, Mr. H.
Bedford.

Will be performed THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST.
To be followed by a new musical, historical, pastoral, comical
allrY drama, called O'FLANNIGAN AND THE FAIRIES; or, A
Midsummer Night's Dream. Phelim O'Flamdgan, Mr. Hudson;
Oberon, bliss E. Chaplin; MarY, Miss E. FitzwilLara.

Shakespere's Flay of TWELFTH NIGHT. Characters by Messrs,
Belton, ft 3 der. Addison, J. Vining, Meadows, Keeley Mrs. Keeley,
Miss hillips, and Mrs. C. Kean.

To conclUde with a new grand spectacular Extravaganza (taken
tram a Tale, by Washington Irving), entitled THE ALHAMBRA ;
or The Three Moorish Princesses. Characters by Messrs. Keeley,
Harley, A. Wigan, W.ins, Cooke, Flexmore ; Misses Murray, Daly,
vivaoh, Robertron. Lecler
9, Keeley, Mdlle. Auriol, and Mrs. Keeley.
Private Boxes, gr,e., to be had or all the Booksellers, and of Mr.
Massingharn ; of whom also places may :At taken at the Box-ofllce,
Oxford-street, from Eleven till Four o'clock.

THE QUEEN OF TUE FROGS Characters by Messrs. C.
Mathews, R. Roxby, fselbnghatn, Horneastle, Morris • Mra. Frank
Matthews, Miss At. Georre, Miss Martindale, and Miss Oliver.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Ferran.
THIs EVENING,
WM be performed THE LADIES' BATTLE ; or, 17n Duel en
Savour.

To conclude with SIR ROGER DE rOVEDLEY , or, the Widow
and her Wooers. kupperted by Messrs. W. Farren, Compton, IL
Farren, W. Farren, Jun., Diddear, G. Cooke, Shalders, Lee, Bender,
Fantod' ; Mesdames, Stirling, Leigh Murray, L. Doward, Adams, E.
Turner, and Barlett.

AST I.F.Y'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Thlder the Patronage of her Majesty and his Royal MOMS
Prince Albert.
Prorrtetor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Appearance of Signor Chiarini with his celebrated menage steed.
THIS EVEN
Will be performed a grand new Spectacle, entitled ELEANOR
THE AMAZON ; or, Queen of France and England.
To be followed by new Scenes of the Circle, introducing an en-
tirety new Company of French Artstcs.