The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-11 00:00:00

ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.

Barley.

Malt.

Qrs. I Qrs.
60

English •• •• ••
Irish •• •• •• ••

Foreign ......I 2,940

ROLLS' COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

EXCHEQUER.-(THIS DAY.)
After hearing some unimportant motions their Lord-
ships proceeded with the demurrer paper, but the case,
argued involved only technical questions of practice end
pleading, which were of no interest except to the parties
immediately concerned.

COMMON PLEAS.—(THIS DAY.).
No cases of any general interest were heard in this
court during the morning.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.
Tamberlik's decided hit in the performance of Don
Octavio probably induced the management to repeat D61‘...
Giovanni last night, and the wisdom of the step was
vouched for by a house crammed to the ceiling. The
opera was given with immense slirit—not a point missed
either by the performers or the public. Grisi was In
high voice. Castellan sang with all her flexible sweet-
ness. Formes' picturesque drollery as Leporello was
never more thoroughly understood or relished. Taw
hurini's Don was what it always is, and Tamberlik con-
firmed his new position by a second encored interpreta-
tion of the "II mio Tesoro." Ber Majesty was in the
Royal box, and so highly was the performance appre-
ciated that Don Giovanni will be again repeated ea
Sqturday evening by " special desire," when h,r Majesty
will again honour the theatre with her presence. The
Favorita stands for Thursday.
MAR

YLEBONE THEATRE.
After being closed for some time, this little theatres
the centre of a region of its own, was re-opened on
Monday evening, under favourable omens. Miss
Fanny Williams is the new manager, and she has
the assistance of Mr. George 'Wild as stage director.
The re-opening, and the amusement-seeking pro..
pensity of the inhabitants of the locality, combined
to ensure an auspicious commencement, and it
would certainly have been difficult to have
wedged together a more numerous or a better behaved
audience. The house was full, literally to over-
flowing. The performances were well selected, and
in that respect indicate that an improved taste
has got possession of this theatre. The first piece
was the butletta of life's a Lottery, and its success,
though it had riot the charm of novelty, was evi-
dently no lottery at all. To this succeeded ti e
farce of A Day after the Fair. In this trifle, which
turns entirely on the miseries that beset a stock-
broker who has retired to a cottage in the
country in search of rural quiet, the most noticeable
artistic feature. was _the first appearance in London of
Mr. James Doel, late lessee of the Theatres Royal
Plymouth and Exeter. This gentleman has, in the
progress of the piece, to assume various disguises,
requiring much skill to give them with proper effect;
and it is but justice to say, that in this species of
talent he displayed rare capacity. The chief fea-
ture of the evening, however, was the third en-
tertainment.—" A grand historical burlesque," called
The Life, awl almost- Death, of Joan of Arc.
The opening scene represents the Crystal Palace by
moonlight, the exterior of which is haunted by a band
of fairies, headed by their Queen, Rosebud (Miss
Fanny Williams). After the customary speech and
a musical solo, " Sleep, mortals, sleep," by the Fairy
Queen, the supernatural gives place to a little inn in
France, where Joan (Mr. George Wild) is introduced
to us returning home after delivering pots of
beer in the vicinity. Joan is of course then
exhibited under the inspiration of dreams and
visionary calls to arms; and in all the
broadest lineaments of farce she runs the histo-
rical career assigned to her in history until at length
she is—not burnt, but rescued by the band of fairies,
now formed into formidable warriors of the French
King. As a spectacle the piece surpassed what one
would expect to witness on so small a stage, and
much care had evidently been bestowed on its prepa-
ration. In the midst of its performance Mr.
Wild treated the audience to some highly amusing
songs in the comic vein. After he retired there
were loud encores. On his re-appearance it seemed
that what the loudest vociierators wanted was a
hornpipe; but they were doomed to disappointment :
for however time. honoured such amusements may be
at these minor establishments, the exacing divinities
were informed by Mr. Wild, a firm though re-
spectful tone, that under his management there would
he no deviation from what was set down in the bill.
This seemed to please the majority, and the dissatis-
fied quietly pocketed the affront. Throughout the
evening there were indications that the efforts of the
new management were duly appreciated.

ANCIENT ARMS AND ARMOUR.
This splendid, collect ion of the 15th and 16th centuries,
now exhibiting in the Great Room, Saville House, Lei-
cester-square, is one of the most interesting exhibitions
of the day, especially to the historian, antiquarian, and
artist. It comprises
many fine specimens of the engraved
and inlaid style peculiar to the time of the two Em-
perors Maximilian I. and 11., in whose contests with
Charles VIII., Louis XII., Sigismund of Transylvania,
the Sultan Soliman, Henry VIII. and Francis I. this
war set was in all probability used, as there is little.
doubt of its having been the property of the early Em-
perors of Germany. It is composed of 100 suits of
Halberdiers or body guard of the Emperor, 50 suits of
offivers, beautifully engraved with emblems and trophies,
250, halberds, lances, pikes, and curious weapons, many of
them engraved and guilt, 150 swords and daggers of
rich design and workmanship, with numerous other
pi. cas of armour of the same period. The discovery of this
unique collection of batik armour was accidental, it
having been, as it is supposed, purposely concealed for
' nearly two centuries, to preserve it from the hands of the
enemy atter the great wars of the Protestant succession,
of whom Maximilian the -Second was a tolerant Prince.
Among the collection will be found the costly armour of
the Prince Gallaezzo Visconti, Duke of Milan. This
magnificent bait is mounted on a caparisoned horse, it is
most elaborately engraved and gilt, and of the finest
Milepost) workmanship. Expense has not been spared
in arranging and displaying this collection for public
observation, and, without doubt, it will be found very at-
tractive to those who take an interest in our ancient and
historical associations at it is the first grand and com-
plete war sot that has ever been offered to public notice
in England.

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ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
The attractions which are now provided at this esta-
blishment fur the numerous sight-seekers are powerful
enough to compete even with the Crystal Palace itself,
and well does it deserve the crowded halls and theatres
which throng them every day to the morning and even-
ing performances. The daily programme exhibits lec-
tures by Dr. Bachhoffner and Mr. Pepper, who
illustrate in a simple and at the same time in-
structive style the sciences of electricity and che-
mistry. The illustrations of the rotatory movement
of the earth on its axis, according to M. Foucault'a
experiment, is in itself' a sight worth travelling to be-
hold, and continues to excite the wonder and admiration
of all beholders. The variety of apparatus also exhi-
bited by the Gas Fitter' Society is worthy of admire-
hen, and will show the numerous purposes to which gas
may be applivd. In addition to this and all the regular
sightF„ Mr. F. Chatterton gives a very elegant and
amusing lecture on the harp, with vocal end instrumental
illustrations; the vocal part ut the lecture is ably sup-
ported by Miss Blanche Young, and the whole producing
a great musical treat.

The greatest distance run in one day by the Baltic
steam-ship on her last passage out to New York was 335%
miles. On another day she ran 328 miles.
ABUNDAINICH OF CoAL.—In the coal fields of
Northumberland and Durham the average thickness is 12
feet; consequently, each acre contains 19,360 cubic
yards fdLal,each cubic yard weighing on the averate one
ton. The extent of coal area in 'Northumberland and Dur-
ham is, in round numbers, 500,000 acres; and, consequently,
its total contents amount to not less than 10,000,000,000
tons of coal, of which 1,500,000,00 only have been worked.
The present annual consumption is estimated at 10,000,000,
including the waste; and it consequently follows that, at
this rate, it would take above eight centuries to eXhaust this
Sin& add I

Sacks.
30

1,950 -
4,090 3,850

8011.011011 B 07? nramitzT.
There is more firmness in our market. In some
instances prices are 2s to 33 per cwt higher than last
week.

WEEXTECEAPEZ.
Our market has ruled steady to-day at extreme quo-
tsticns. Beef, from 2s 6d to 3s 4d; Mutton, 2i 8d to
3s 103; Lamb, 4s 4d to 55 61; Veal, 3s 4d to 3s 10d;
Pork, 3s to 3s 8d per 8 lbs by the carcase.

CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.)
His Lordship was occupied this morning ;sigh the part-
heard appeal of Smith v. Benicclnbo.

PENRUDDOCK V. lIAMMnND.
This ease, which came before his Honour to take the
opinion of the Court on the construction of a will, was
resumed this morning.

VICE-CHANCERY.—(THIS DAY.)
(Bann" Vice-Chancellor KNIGHT BRUcE.)
His Honour this morning disposed of a number of '
emrt einimg and rNnaPt, and afterwards proceeded to
bear bankrupt petitions.
(Beforo Vice-Chancellor Lard CR WORTH.)
No busin-es of any imp stance came netore his Lore*
ship this morning.
(Before Vice-Chancellor TURNER.)
BEADON V. RING.
The reaiing if the evidence in this case was age's
proceeded with this morning.

QUEEN'S BENCH.-(THIS DAY.)
(Sit fing-s in Boren.)
THE QUEEN V. HABLEMAN.
Mr. Justice PATTESON deliverea the judgment of the
Court in this case this morning, and said the question
for their consideration was, whether certain chambers
erected on the defendant's premises bad increased the,
rateable value of the property; and the Court were of
opinion, in consequence of the construction of those
chambers, they would let for a much higher rent, and
that therefore the order of the court of quarter sessions
affirming the increased assessment of the premises, reed
be confirmed.—Order confirmed accordingly.