The Sun.
London, England, 1851-02-20 00:00:00

EXTRAORDINARY AFFILIATION CASE,

THE EARL OF STAMFORD AND WARRINGTON.
The Earl of Stamford and Warrington was yesterday
summoned before Mr. Bingham, at Marlborough-street
court, for refusing to maintain an illegitimate child, of
which he was alleged to be the father, by Mary Ann
Parkes.

Mr. Fraser appeared for the mother of the child:Mr.
Clarkson appeared for the noble defendant.
After a few preliminary remarks from Mr. Fraser,
explaining the necessity for proceeding by way of sum-
monis, the mother of the child was put into the witness
box. She was a respectable-looking. but rather plain
young vionian of about 26 years nf age.
Mary Ann Parkes, on being sworn, was asked who was
the father of the child she then had in ber arms. Her,
reply was George Harry Grey, Earl of Stamford and"
Warrington. She then made the following statement:—
In February; 1849, she lived at home with her father,
who was a spade and iron implement manufacturer, at
Hyde, which was about two miles from the Hell where
Lord Stamford lived. She had known his Lordship
for about twenty-one years, as he used when a boy
to come to her father's shop. On the 28th February,
her father sent her out •to collect money. She
went with A friend named Jane Lewis, and on the road
:she passed. Lord Stamford, and Mr. Jerson the minister.
Lord Stamford did not speak to her, then. She was out
for some hours, and while looking about for her father's
man, who was to see them home, his. Lordship came back
alone. He spoke to her and asked her where she was
going, and which way she was going home. She told
him, and then went back to the Cat and Partridges, at
Envill, to tell the young lass, Jane Lewis, who was stop-
ping there, that she would not stay any longer, and that
she (Jane Lewis) was to come on after her. She had
told his Lordship previously that she was going to leave
a message at the Cat and Partridges public-house. She
went to the bar door and she spoke to Jane Lewis, and
told her she was going home up by the Hall. Lord Stam-
ford, during this conversation, walked on towards the
Hall. She followed in the same direction and overtook
his Lord.hip,who again accosted her and asked her if she
was geing up that way, pointing to the road leading to the
Hall. She replied she was going that way. It was her
way home. His Lordship walked with her, and in a short
time began very rough at her and acted very improperly.
They walked up a road to the Ball, which was a public
thoroughfare. It was a road leading from the vil-
lage of Envill to the Hall. It was then between nine
and ten at night.. His Lordship put his arms round her
waist and nearly pushed her down. His Lordship said
if anything should occur he would provide for her and
the child. His Lordship had intercourse with her in the
field. Afterwards his Lordship appointed a night in
the following week to meet him in the Rookery. She
kept her appointment, but his Lordship did not come.
Had never met his Lordship before the occurrence just
mentioned. His Lordship was since married. He was
then single. Had only seen his Lordship once within
the last year and a half. Would positively swear that
he was the father of her child. Would swear she never
had intercourse with any other man than his Lordship
in the course of her life. During the last week or two
a good many strange persona had been sent after her to
make inquiries on behalf of his Lordship.
Mr. Clarkson objected to these questions.
Mr. Fraser said it was necessary to put them, on ac-
count of the attempts which had been made by persons
in the interest of Lord Stamford to
Mr. Bingham here interposed, and remarked if Mr.
Fraser but knew bow drily the Court confined itself to
the facts of the case he would not waste any time in such
observations.
Mr. Bingham then suggested to Mr. Clarkson that he
should postpone his cross-examination of the young
woman until the corroborative proof had been heard.
Jane Lewis was called—She was a single woman,
living at present in Sheepscote-street, Birmingham. In
the month of February last year she came on a visit to
a friend at Envill, near Hyde. In consequence of this
visit she became acquainted with Miss Parkes. Went
with her on the 28th of February, 1849, to collect
money for her father. Went out about two or three '
o'clock. Stayed out till nine or ten o'clock. Stopped
at the Cat and Partridges, Erwin, to wait for the man
frOm Mr. Parkes, who was to see them home. While
waiting at the Cat Miss Parkes came in and said she
would not wait any longer. Went to the door, and saw
she was standing there with Lord Stamford. They
walked away together towards the Hall, his Lordship
having his arm round her waist. Witness followed them
and walked behind, about thirty or forty yards. Kept
them in sight for some time, but at last lost sight of
them owing to a turning in the road..-Gained sight of
them again, and came up closer to them than she was
aware of. Saw his Lordship and Miss Parkes together.
They were lying on some kind of slanting paling. (The
witness here described the situation of the parties,
which was such as to afford evidence of the most direct.
kind.) She drew back on seeing them in that situa-
tion and turned round and walked in another direction.
a distance of thirty or forty yards. Saw no more until
Miss Parkes joined her. Her dress teas in a very ruffled
and dirty state. She was crying.
Cross examined by Mr. Clarkson—Was 31 years of
age. Uted to be in service until ill-health obliged her
to give it up. Took in sewing work, lent did not then
live with her father. This was in Wolverhampton.
Miss Parkes came to her in November last, and wanted
to lodge with her. She was then enciente, and wished
to stay with her till her confinement was over. Had
known Miss Parkes tour or five years before the visit at
Envill. Miss Parkes was a single woman, had never
known her to be improperly connected with any other
man except Lord Stamford. Went to lodge with a per-
son named Hill at Wolverhampton. Miss Parkes went
with her. Lodged there about five or six weeks. Miss
Parkes told her she.had left ber father's house about a
month or five weeks previously. Occupied a double-
bedded room at Mrs. Hill's. Nobody was there but wit-
ness, Miss Parkes, and EL little boy about four or five
years of age. The little boys name was Sheridan. Had
seen the little boy's father several times. Had seen him
in London since the summons had been taken out against
Lord Stamford. Did not see Sheridan on the day
when she came with Miss Parkes to take out

.he summons. Had seen Sheridan at 3, Gros-
venor-mews, where she lodged with Miss Parkes.
Had been fetched from Birmingham by Miss
Parkes about a week before the summons was taken out
to give evidence of what she had witnessed. After
coming to London, witness and Miss Parkes stopped at
some place all night, rear the railway. Went just where
it happened they could sleep. Knew Goodge-street, Tot-
tenham-court-road, but could not say if she stopped there
the first night. Did not find Sheridan there. Had seen
Sheridan only once since she came to town. He came
to see Miss Parkes. Sheridan was once a police-officer
—his trade was that of a plumber and glazier. Know
Sheridan only from seeing him with Miss Parkes. Saw
him first in November, at Wolverhampton. Never knew
Sheridan to sleep with Miss Parkes either at Mrs. Hill's,
or the previous lodgings. Would swear that Sheridan
did not sleep night after night with Miss Parkes, at
Mrs. Hill's, for witness slept in the same room with
Miss Parkes. Never received any money from Sheri-
dan to pay lodgings. Sheridan paid no portion of the
money to the doctor and midwife. Miss Parkes never
went by the name of Sheridan. Miss Parkes did not go
by any other name than her own at Mrs. Hill's. Sheri-
dan and Miss Parkes did not pass there as Mr. and Mrs.
Sheridan. Sheridan's little boy was with Miss Parkes.
Miss Parkes had never said she was a married woman.
Miss Parkes was confined in November, at Mrs. Hill's.
When witness and Miss Parkes took the lodgings at
Mrs. Hill's Sheridan did not go with them. Mrs. Hill
did not remonstrate with Miss Parkes for bringing a
man there, nor did Miss Parkes say he was her husband.
Witness was not aware of anything of the sort having
been said by Mrs. Hill. Sheridan came down to Mrs.
Hill's for a few minutes the first night, but not with wit-
ness and Miss Parkes. There was no observation made
by Mrs. Hill about having knives and forks enough.
Mrs. Hill went out to market, and when she returned
witness was in the same room with Mary Ann Parkes.
Would swear that at that time Sheridan was not in bed
with Miss Parkes. When Mrs. Hill came in witness did
not ask her for any coal in case anything happened
during the night. Mrs. Hill recommended a person to
attend Miss Parkes during her confinement, but Miss
Parkes had spoken to some one previously. It was on
Saturday night that the room at Mrs. Hill's was first
occupied. Neither on Saturday, Sunday, nor Monday,
did Sheridan sleep in the room with Miss Parkes, as
her husband. One day Mr. Johnson, Miss Parkes"
brother-in-law, called. Did not hear him make any
observation to Miss Parkes on the subject of Sheridan
being there. Did not hear Mrs. Hill tell Miss
Parkes Parkss that Johnson had informed her she wasnnaome
married woman. Miss Parkes went by herig.r:
Hill Mrs.'
and not by the name of Sheridan, atM_r_s' of Sheridan
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Hill afterwards did complain to her
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with. Sheridan as his wife. Did not receive
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living to give to the midwife. Never raid to
anyi ono that Sheridan was a villain. Mrs. Hill never
asked when witness met with Sheridan. Ad not say
she met with him at Shrewsbury. Mrs. Hill never said
to her she thought they were not married. When the
summons was first applied for went directly from the
court to her lodgings in Grosvenor-mews. Did not go
into any public•house or coffee-shop. Did not come out
with a tall man and a little boy. Did not know Mrs.
Matthews, the wife of the keeper of a coffee-shop in
Goodge-street, where she slept with Miss Parkes. At
the lodgings before that, in Grosvenor-mews, Sheridan
slept several nights in the same house, in another room.
He came as Miss Parkes's friend. Miss Parkes paid
the bills for lodgings. Did not know Sheridan's hand-
writing. Miss Parkes could write very well.
Re-examined by Mr. Fraser—Sheridan was a married
man. He married a relation of Miss Parkes. Was not
aware that Sheridan had ever come with them to that
court. Went with Sheridan and Miss Piano to a 147

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citor, named Day, in Curzon-street. Mr. Day after-
wards put himself in communication with Lord Stamford.
Mr. .oingham here interposed, and said a simple answer
had been given to tho no;stions raised about Sheridan,
noel lin less very good .evidence was produced that Sheri.
den was the father oft lc child, all that had been stated
abut Sh ridan wo.ed be set asid,.
Mr. Eraser asked this witness how many pertens had
been to see Miss Parkes recently?
Mr. Clarkson objected to the question.
Mr. Fraser would prove that many persons had been
sent to MISS Parkes's lodging by Lord Stamford, and he
would also prove that his Lordship had employed
several
Mendicity officers to—
Mr. Bingham stopped the speaker, and said he had
better not go into these matters.
Mary Ann Parkes was then recalled, for the purpose
of being cross-examined by Mr. Clarkson—Knew
Sheridan, who was once a married man; but was now
single. His wife was her second cousin. Went to lodge
with Mrs. Hill at Wolverhampton, in November last.
Went to lodge there in the name of Sheridan. Went by
the name of Sheridan in order to get lodgings with the
greater facility. Being in the farailyway, was told if
she went by the name of Sheridan she would get lodg-
ings quicger. Took the lodgings of Mrs. Hill. Jane
Lewis went with her. Jane Lewis knew she assumed
the name of Sheridan. Went as Mrs. Sheridan. This
was in November and December. When she took the
lodgings at Mrs. Hill's, Mrs. Hill remonstrated with her
for bringing a man there. Told Mrs. Hill he (Sheridan)
was her husband. That was on the following Monday.
Sheridan came the first night. Afterwards Mrs. Hill
refused to allow him to come. Did not hear Sheridan
tell Mrs. Hill he was her husband. Mrs. Mill did not
come into the room on the first night and find her in bed
with Sheridan. Mrs. Hill did not knock at the door, and
Jane Lewis did not open the door to her on the first
night. It was a double-bedded room, Was delivered of
a child ou Wednesday, the 28th of Mvember. The child
was born nearly a week after she went to Mrs. ant's.
Would swear that Sheridan did not sleep with her at
Mrs. Bill's on the Saturday, sundry, and Monday
nights before the birth of the child. Mr. Johnson came
to see her. lie asked her if she had that fellow Sheridan
with her, for if so, he would net give her any money.
Did not tell Mrs. Hill when she took the lodgings that
she. was a married woman. Afterwards did say she
was married, and that Sheridan was bar husband. After
Mr. Johnson was called and spoken to Mrs. Hill, she
came up, and in no very mild way told her she had
heard she was not a married woman. Witness, in reply,
said, " Oh, yes I am." Did not say she was married at
Shrewsbury. Mrs. Hill asked her to show her mar-
riage lines. Told her Sheridan had them in his coat
pocket. Told Lewis afterwards that the marriage lines
were in Sheridan's coat pocket, and that ths coat was in
pledge. This was a story. On the Wednesday after
she was confined Sheridan came into the room, not
sober. Mr. Hill came up into the room and insisted on
Sheridan leaving the house. Sheridan was not then
three-parts undressed, and he did not beg for time to
dress himself. Sheridan was sent out of the house that
night. Had never told that the father of the child was
a policeman. Did not tell Mrs. Hill she had left her .
father's house with Sheridan—that he had spent all her
money and pawned all her clothes. Stopped out one
night when she lived at Mrs. Hill's, but eat up all night.
Sheridan was not with her. Sheridan did not pay the
expenses of the doctor or the lodging. She paid for all oat
of her savings, which amounted to 401. when she left her
father's house, and by the sale of her clothes. When she
came to get out the summons with Jane Lewis, went to
Grosvenor-mews. Afterwards saw Sheridan in a coffee-
shop opposite. Did not know he came to be there.
Jane Lewis saw him, and had some coffee with us. Did
not know what had become of Sheridan, had not seen
him since. Sheridan had not been with her since the
day she was examined at that court. On the 26th Ja-
nuary last witness, Sheridan, and his little boy, went out
to get lodgings. Took two rooms at Mr. Matthews's
house, a coffee-shop, in Goodge-street. One of the rooms
was for Jane Lewis, the other for herself and baby.
Sheridan was with her. He had a bed for himself and
little boy, not in the same room, but in the same house.
On the following Friday went to Birmingham, to fetch
Jane Lewis. Returned to London the next day with
Jane Lewis, and stayed in Goodge-street until the ith
February. That was the day before she came to the
court for a summons. Sheridan did not say it would not
do to be living in the same house with her after the sum-
mons was obtained. Sheridan did not sleep with her
either in Goodge-street or Grosvenor-mews. Had never
written a letter to her father on the subject of her hus-
band. Never employed Sheridan to write to her father.
Sheridan had written to her father, but he did so of his
own accord.

Re-examined by Mr. Fraser—Would swear that she
never in her life had any improper intercourse with
Sheridan. The reason why she went for Jane Lewis
to Birmingham was because Mr. Day had told her to
get her witness. Left her father's house after what had
occurred with Lord Stamford, because her situation
became visible, and she wished to hide her shame. Had
received assistance from some part of her family.
Sheridan did not go with her to live after she left her
father's house. Went by the name of Sheridan because
she did not wish her father to know otherwise than that
she was married. She would positively swear that
Sheridan never had any intercourse with her, and tat
Lord Stamford was the father of her ,chili.
This being the evidenee, Mr. Cientson said he could
not but express his surprise at the nature and quality
of the evidence. He would not :dwell on the oontra-
dictions between the evidence of Mary 'Ann Parkes
land her witness, 'Jane Lewis;' tint he would at once
proceed to disgust the court with evidence that
would show, as clearly as daylight, one of the grossest,
most wicked, and most unprecedented cases of conspiracy
that had ever been contrived and supported by the
testimony of three persons for the basest purposes. lie
would, by the evidence of bins. Bill, show that Sheridan
slept, eight after night, in the same bed with Mary Ann
Parkes—that Mary Ann Parkes declared be was her
husband, end told her father co. The tissue of gross
and wicked faarications became too gross and apparent to
Mr. Day, who was first applied to by these ceespiratore,
and he refused to go on with the case. He would show,
by the evidence of several witnesses—by the testimony
of some of the Mendicity officers, how these three per-
sons had been living and conspiring together since they
came to London; and ho would prove that the connexion
was only suspended from the time when the magistrate
grented a summons against Lord Stamford. He would
prove that Mary Ann Parkes and Sheridan bad been
living and cohabiting together at various places. Ile
would prove foul aad deliberate perjury against Mary
Ann Parkes and Jane Lewis; but if he failed to do so,
then he must leave the court to take what further pro-
She lived at Wolverhamp-
ton. Her husband was James Hill, a loalcsmith. On
the 7th December Mary Ann Parkes inquired for lodg-
ings. She was then largo in the familyway. Jane
Lewis come with her. Let two beds in one room to
them. After they took the lodgings they went out and
brought in a man and a little boy. Objected to this,
end Mary Ann Perkes said he is my husband—be will
not trouble you much; his business lies at Birkenhead,
and he is only here for a night or two. He said, lam
her husband. The man's name was Sheridan, and Mary
Ann Parkes went by his name as his wife. Went out
to buy some knives; when she returned she went up to
the new lodgers' room to give them the knives, and
knocked at the door, which was opened by Jane Lewis;
stepped into the room about n yard or two, and saw
Sheridan in bed with Mary Ann Parkes. Saw Iteri-
dan and Mary Ann Pathos twice together in bed after
this. Sheridan slept with Mary Ann Parkes on the
Saturday, the Sunday, and the Monday nights. After
hearing that Mary Ann Fatima was not married she
refute ato admit Sheridan any more. The child was
born on the Wednesday following. Sheridan was in the
house that eight lying on a sofa in the kitchen. Mr.
Johnson called to see Mary Ann Parkes. After his visit
she Lamed Mary Ann Parkes was not married. Asked
Mary Ann Parkes to show her marriage lines. She said
her husband had them in his coat, and leis coat was
pawned. Sheridan was obligsd to leave the house by
her husband, who went up stairs and found him nearly
undressed, about to get into Mary Ann Parkes's bed.
On cross-examinatien by Mr. Fraser nothing material
was elicited, exceprihat witness's husband was not at
present in work, and that some professional persons had
been down to see her from London on the subject of the
summons against Lend Stamford.
Sarah Matthews, wife of Charles ,Matthews, coffee-
shotakeeper, Goodge-street, Tottenham-court-road—On
Sunday, the 26th of January, a man and a women, with
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On cross•examination witness said the had never
seen the men and woman actually in bed together. The
man slept in the same house, and she was sere in the
same room. He did notesleep in another room, as they
were all let out to lodgers who had their own furniture.
Th4,caie was here stopped.
Mr. Bingham said the Act of Parliament did not per-
mit him to hear Mr. Frazer in reply, but from the re-
butting evidence that bad been produced, he must decide
there was an end of the case, and the only thing that
now caused him any doubt was, whether he ought not
to order the two women, Mary Ann Parkes and Jane
Lewis, into custody for perjury.
Mr. eraser would abandon the case at once. He. had
dieted for conspiracy. If the Earl of Stamford took fur-
ther
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tained.
Mr. Clarkson applied ,or a warrant against Sheridan,
on a charge of conspiracy.
Mr. Bingns ba required rho regular depositions to be
first made.
Mr. Clarkson said the letter Written by Sheridan
would serve as evidence.
After some further conversation, the two women were
ordered to stand remanded on a charge of perjury and
conspiracy.

The Marquis of Lansdowne left town yeatertisy to
Etyvvvocl.

ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE,
1851.
' he following outline of the arrangements for the Season is re-
spectfully submitted to the nobility, subscribers, and patrons of the
Opera. It is presented with the confident hope that the successful
exertions made may be consithred not unworthy of the forthcoming
brilliant Season, and of the high reputation and character of her
Xojesty's Theatre.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA.
torani of high merit, who will appear for the first time in.
England, are--
Mdlle. CAROLINE DUPREE
(Of the Italian Opera, Paris);
Mdlle. A LAYMO
(Of * o /Persia, Florence, and principal Theatres of Italy) ; and
Madame BARBIERE NINI
of tke itoyal Theata eof Turin. the Pergola, Florence, and all the
principal Theatres of Italy) ;
Mdlle. FELLER, Mdlle. ZAGNOLI.
The following artistes have been re-engaged :-
3ladame SONTAG,
Mdlle. PARODI,
Madame GIULIANI,
Mdlle. IDA BERTRAND, and
Madame FIORENTIN I
(Who appeared at the close of last season).
An engagement has also been made, for a limited number of nights,
with

11,11:e. ALBONI.
Sffifiter GARDONI,
Signor SCOTTI (his first appearance),
Air. SIMS REEVES, and
Signor CALZOLARI,
Signor COLL ET TI,
Signor FERRANTI
(Of the Italian Opera, Par*, his first appearance),
Signor SC!iPINI
(Of the Italian Opera, Paris, his first appearance),
Signer F. LAE:LAME,
Signor LORENZO,
Signor CASANOVA
(Of the Iletlian Opera, Paris. his first appearance), and
Signer LABLACHE.
*Baer arrangements of great interest are in progress.
DIRECTOR OF TRH MUSIC AND CONDUCTOR,
M. BALFE.
Leader of the Orchestra M. TOLBEQUE.
lisader of the Ballet .• •• • • • • • • •• M. NADAUD.
lifttre de Chant des Chasers . • •• • •llerr GANZ•
teat cafe has been tired in the selection of the Orchestra.
ye dant* if the Choruses will be increased by the addition of
several
CHORISTERS FROM GERMANY.
The bast hounded hopes are entertained that M. MEYERBEER
will superintend the production of a
NEW GRAND OPERA,
in *WA the greet composer is at present engaged. The Opera
will comprise some of the most interesting Melodies of
THE CAMP DE SILIESIE.
Ap eatirely NEW GRAND OPERA, composed by M. THALBERG,
the Libretto by M. Scribe, will shortly be produced ; and
A WILW OPERA, by M.
Mdlle. AUBER, now composing expressly for
ALEONI.
A POSTHUMOUS WORK of DONIZETTI has likewise been
secured.
Yarlous Novelties, In addition to the most admired works of the
lipertoirs, will be produced en a scale of completeness adapted to
the brilliant season of 1231.
Madame FIORENTINI
Win appear at the Opening of the Theatre in Amber's opera of
GASTAVUS.
Mdlle. CAROLINE DUPREZ
Will appear the first week in April.
Madame SONTAG
Will appear immediately after Easter.
' Mdlle. ALAY3IO
Will also appear immediately after Easter:
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE BALLET,
Mdlle. C ARLOTTA GRISI,
Mdlle. AIIALIA FERRARIS,
Mdlle. MARIE TAGLIONI,
Mdlle. PETIT STEPHAN,
Meedffes. Tedesohl, Mathilde, Allegrini, their first appearance;
Meedlles. Rosa, Ausundon, Julienne, Lamoureux, Lucille, Emilie,
41.nd Jenny Pas Gales. And
lidlle. CAROLINA ROSATI,
M. PAUL TAGLIONI,
M. GOSSELIN, M. CHARLIIS,
And a numerous
CORPS DE BALLET,
Selected from the French, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian, and English
Corps de Eallit. The libretto of a
NEW GRAND POETICAL BALLET,
To be produced early in the season, has been supplied by
M. DE ST. GEORGES.
It will include the whole available talent of the ballet ; and to give
every effect to its production, an engagement has been effected
with the greatest dramatic mime of Italy,
Millie. MONTI.
Maitre de Ballet,
M. PAUL TAGLIONI.
Mitie•Maltre de Ballet, and Master of the French School of
Choregraphy,
M. GOSSELIN.
Roglossar do la Dance, and Master of the English School of
Choregraphy,
M. PETIT.
Ceitposers of the Ballet Music,
Signer PUGNI and Mr. E. J. LODER.
Principal Artist to the establishment, Mr. CHAS. MARSHALL.
The Costume Department by Mr. COOMBES and Miss BRADLEY,
under the direction and superintendence of Mme. COPERE.
Principal Machinist, Mr. D. SLOMAN.
Read of the Property Department, Mr. BRADWELL.
Mdlle. FERRARIS
Will appear at the opening of the theatre in a NEW BALLET, corn•
posed expressly fur her by M. Paul Taglioni.
Mille. CARLOTTA. GRISI
Will appear at the beginning of April in the character of Ariel in the
new opera of LA TEMPESTA.
Mdlle. ROSATI and Millie. MARIE TAGLIONI
will appear immediately after Easter.
Other Arrangements are in Progress.
lie Subscription will consist of the same number of nights as last
season.
The Theatre has been thoroughly renovated, and artists of great
merit are new employed en the decorations.
The Season will open early in March with (first time at this
theatre) Auber's opera of

41-17STAVUS;
in which
Madame FIORENTINI, Dtdlle. FELLER, and
Signor CALZOLARI will appear.
In suavely New Ballet, by M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
L'ILE DES AMOURS.
Principal parts by
lidlle. A. FERRARIS.
Meedlles. Tedoschi, Ausundon, &c., and
M. PAUL TAGLIONI.

TPIDATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee sad Manager, Mr. James Ande:som.
THIS EVENING,
Will be presented by her Majesty's S,:vants
IftLDER BROTHER ; or Love at First Sight. Count Lewis,
Mr. 7Pevtile ; Miramont, Mr. Emery; Charlie, Mr. J. Anderson ;
Bootace, Mr. H. T. Craven ; Angelina, Miss Fanny itiors.nt.
Amer whfeh, a new grand Operatic Spectacle, mititled AZ \ EL.
THE PRODIGAL. ItelOsn, Mr. Vawienhoff; Aznel, Mr. J. Ander-
son ; Amenophls, Mr. Emery ; Buchars, Mr. C00p.,.r ; Sethos. Mr.
Rafter ; Jeptitele, Mies F. Vining ; Nefte, Mrs. Walter Lacy ; Li*,
Madlle. Victorine Legrain (Premier Sujet du Onern. de Paris), who
has been expressly engaged for the occasion, and will make her se-
cowl appesrlnco In England.
SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY, INCIDENTS, &a.
ACT I.
INTERIOR of REUF,EN'S
Opening at the Back to the Di'tant Desert—Sunset.
Camels of the Desert.
ACT 11.
The GRIT SQUARE of MEMPHIS.
flawed Procession of Apts. The Offerings.
Lia, and Troop of Almees.
4ilsaut ras di Fascination by Madne. Victorine Legraln.
VIEW near MEMPHIS.
Interior of the TEMPLE of ISIS.
Orgie.
Grand Pas de Peignards by the Coryphges.
The Doom of the Prodigal.
Act 111.
1115.N17 of lIEMROITD, the Camel Driver.
The Dream.
The VALE of AZ .IEL'S BIRTH.
Appearanee or the Spirit of the Desezt.

THEATRE ROYAL, UAYMARKET.
*. E. Webster, Me Lessee and Man Ager, Old Brompten.
THIS EVENING,

Wilt he parformed a new and original Comedy, called PRE-
BENTUD AT COURT. Charles the Seeond, Mr. Stuart ; Captain
Montagu, Mr Howe : Rochester, Mr. Davenport ; Marquis de Fla-
mer, Mr. Selby ; Geoffrey, Mr. Backstone ; Anne Franklyn, Miss
Reynolds „Mies Middleton, Miss A. Vining.

Two be followed by a new and original comic drama, called GOOD
FOIL NOTHE NG. Tom Dibbles, Mr. Buckstone ; Harry Collier,
Mr. Howl. Young Mr. Simpson, Mr. Clark ; Nan, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To couduCe with the Nautical Drama of BLACI:-EYED SUSJ.N.
William, Mr. Davenport; Admiral, Mr. Rogers; Cm twin Crosstree,
Mr. l'arsello ; Gnatbrain, Mr. Buckstono; Jacob Twig, Mr. H. Bed
Eli Bastin, Miss A. Vining.

Tilt:ATI-LE ROYAL, ADELYI3I.
Under the dir,otion of Madame Celesta,
THIS EVENING,

WEI he performed am entirely new grand. Drama, n 3 acts, entitled
ZELPHEGOIt THE MOUNTEBANK; or, The Pride of Birth.
")ulte de Montbazon, Ur. Ilughes ; Count de St. Cyr, Mr. Boyce ;
ho Chevalier de Itolac, Mr. 0. .Smith ; Guillaume, surnamed Bel-
• ,Mr. B. Webster ; Ajax, alias Mr. Merryman, Mr. Wright ;
captain Pufferee, Mr. Worrell ; Madehene, Madame Celeste ; mini
Flora Aphrodite Stile, Miss Woolgar.
To be followed by a now Extravaganza called LA TARANTULA ;
•r, thp Gpider -Sing. Characters by Messre. Wright, I'. Bedford, C. J.
grrlth, Honey, Miss Woolgar, Miss E. Chaplin, Miss K. Fitzwilham,
MVaine Celeste, &c.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Ynder the Management of Mr. C. Kea* and Mr. Keeef.
THIS EVENING,

Phakespere's flay of TWELFTH NIGHT. Characters by Messrs.
Belton, Eder, Addison, J. Vining, Meadow!, Keeley ; Mrs. Keeley,
Miss hillips, and Mrs. C. Kean.
After which a new Comic Christmas Pantomime, called ALONZO
TEA BRAVE A.AI) THI FAIR IMOGENE ; or, Harlequin and the
Berea all covered with Jewels and Gold. Clown. Mr. Flexmore ;
lifentequin, Mr. Cormack ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; and Columbine,
Hiss Carlotta Le Clercq.