The Sun.
London, England, 1856-10-28 00:00:00

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and PRACTICES, &c. Part H. will appear in the "Somer-
set County Gazette" of Saturday. Nov. 1. Price sd. (or five osta4e
stamps). Part 1., with Engravimc of the AG kPEMONE, has been
reprinted. Price 2d. sent to any address on receipt of stamps by
W. A. Woodley, Publisher, Taunton.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—Mr. E. T. Smith
has the gratification of announcing that be has succeeded in
making arrangements with Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and Co.,
of Regent-street, for the appearance of those eminent artistes,
Signor Mario, Signor Lorini, Sign damovere, Signor Albicini,
Mons, Gassier, Herr Formes, Ma Grisi, Madame Ama-
dei, and Madame Gassier, who, will perform in a series of
Italian operas at the Theatre Royal Drury-lane, This Even-
ing and during the week, being their last appearances previous
to their departure for the Continent —THIS EVENING will
be performed IL BARBIERE. Count Almaviva. Signor
Mario ; Figarro, M. Gassier ; Basilio, Herr Formes ; Dr. Bar-
tolo, Signor Rovere ; Rosina, Madame Gassier. To-morrow,
LUC REZIA BORGIA. Lucrezia, Madame Grisi ; Geunaro,
ni,
M
Signor Mario ; the Duke, M. Gassier ; Maffe) Orsiadame
Amadei ; Rustighello, Signor Albicini; Giubetta, Signor Ro-
vere. The music of the operas will be aided by a full Band
and Chorus (selected from the Corps of the two Italian Operas
and the leading musical societies of the metropolis), under
the direction of Signor Li-Calzi. Chorus—Sopranies-
dames Chierichi, Byers, Sharp, and Cook ; Contralti, Gold-
smith, Weller, and Jackson ; Tenori—Signori Gabussi, Chie-
richi, Sharp, and Grice ; Bassi —Mattoni, Talamo, Stnart,
and Fabretti, assisted by others of the Royal Italian Opera.
Band—Chef d'Attaque, Zerbini (the Royal Italian Opera),
Simmonds (tbe Royal Italian Opera), Kelly (the Royal Italian
Opera), Bort (the Royal Italian Opera), Tornenr (the Royal
Italian Opera). Viola —Alsept (the Royal Italian Opera) ;
Violoncello— Vieuxternps (the Philharmonic andJullien's Con
cede); Contra-basso--Klieg
(the Philharmonic and Jullien's
Concerts); Flute—Remusat (the Philharmonic and Jullien's
Concerts) ; Oboe—Lavigne her Majesty's Theatre) ; Clarionet
—Sonnenberg (her Majesty's Theatre ; Bassoon —Hardy
(her Majesty's Theatre) ; Trumpet—Leloup (the Phil-
harmonic and Jullien's Concerts) ; Horns - Stoekel (the
Philharmonic and Jullien's Concerts), Griebeu (the Philhar-
monic and Jullien's Concerts) ; Trombone —Donizetti (the
Philharmonic and Jullien's Concerts) ; Tympani—Jefferson
(the Royal Princess's Theatre). Prompter—Sig. Galli. In
order that these first-class musical entertainments may be placed
Within the reach of the public generally, the charges for ad-
mission will be reduced from the tariff of the Italian Opera
prices to the old playhouse prices of Drury-lane Theatre. The
music may be obtained and places booked at Cramer, Beale,
and Co.'s, Regent-street ; and at the box-office of the Theatre
Royal, Drury-lane. The Free List will be entirely suspended.
Doors open at half-past 7. Commence at S.

THEATRE ROYAL, HA.YMARKET.
THIS EVENING (Tuesday), the revived
comedy of WILD OATS. This revival having excited the
greatest interest, while the reception given to Mr. Murdoch
in the character of Rover, and to the members of the Haymar-
ket company performing with him in this standard comedy,
being nightly most enthusiastic, it will be repeated This
Evening (Tuesday), and on Friday and Saturday. With the
renowned Perea Nena and the Spanish Dancers. And Miss
Blanche Fans and Mr. Buckstone in their original characters
in THE LITTLE TREASURE. Concluding with THE
GALICIAN FETE. To-morrow (Wednesday) will be re-
vived The Dramatist. Vapid, Mr. Murdoch. After which,
the Spanish Dancers ; The Little Adopted ; and Lend Me
Five Shillings. On Thursday, The Dramatist Spanish
Dancers ; cirimshaw, Bagshaw, and Bradshaw ; and The Little
Adopted.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Positively the Last Week of those popular
favourites, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, the original Irish
Boy and Yankee Gal, previous to their departure to the pro-
vinces.-11th and Last Week of Ireland As It Is —Last
Nights of The Irish Tutor ; Our Gal ; and Lucifer Matches,
or The Yankee -- !—Mr. Wright every night in the
screaming Adelphi Farce of Domestic Economy.—THlS
EVENING, IRELAND AS IT IS ; or, The Middleman.
Ragged Pat, Mr. Barney Williams (who will sing " Billy
O'Rourke," and dance with Mrs. Barney Williams their cele-
brated Irish jig) ; Judy O'Trot, Mrs. Barney Williams (their
original characters, and performed by them 763 nights in
America). With DOMESTIC ECONOMY. Grumly, Mr.
Wright ; Mrs. Grumly, Miss Wyndham. THE IRISH
TUTOR. Dr. O'Toole (alias Teddy O'Rourke), Mr. Barney
Williams. And OUR GAL ;by Mrs. Barn
ney Williams, with
the popular and eccentric song of "My Mary In." On Sa-
turday a variety of popular Performances, for the Farewell
Benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, previous to their
departure for the provinces. Madame Celeste will make her
first appearance this season on Monday next, Nov. 3, in a
popular Drama. Mr. Leigh Murray will appear (for the first
tittle here these 12 months) on Monday next in a new comic
drama, called A Border Marriage, in which Mr. Wright and
Miss Wyndham will also perform.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING and during the week
will be presented Shakspeare's play of A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT'S DREAM. To conclude with Sheridan's tragic
play of PIZARRO (compressed into three acts). Mendels-
sohn's celebrated overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
will commence at 5 minutes before 7.

LYCEUM THEATRE ROYAL
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.
Seventh and last week of Belpheger, which, notwithstand-
ing the nightly crowded state of the theatre, must be with-
drawn for the production of promised novelties.—The King's
Musketeers every evening.
THIS EVENING, BELPHEGOR.. Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Dillon. THE KING'S MUSKETEERS. D'Ar-
tagnan, Mr. C. Dillon ; Constance, Miss Woolgar. To con-
clude with the Ballet from The Winter's Tale burlesque.

THEATRE ROYAL, SADLER'S-WELLS
Under the Management of Mr. Phelps.

THIS EVENING, TIMON OF ATHENS. Timon
Mr. Phelps ; Apeinantus. Mr. H. Marston ; Alcibiades, Mr.
A. Rayner ; Flavius, Mr. J. W. Ray ; Lucullus, Mr. F
Robinson; Lucius, Mr. Belford; Flaminius, Mr. L. Ball.
To conclude with I'LL WRITE TO " THE TIMES."

ROYAL SURIO.:Y THEATRE.
Lessees, 111,-!ssis. Shepherd and Creswiek.
THIS EVENING, DRED. Toni Gordon, Mr. Shep-
herd ; Died, Mr. Creswick ; Harry, Mr. Potter ; Uncle
Tiff, Mr. Widdicomb ; Clayton•, Mr. F. Charles ; Nina Gor-
don, Miss A. Biddies ; Cora Gordon, Miss Jackson. Mons.
Fillis and Family. After which, A QUIET FAMILY.
To conclude with THE FOSTER SISTERS.

TRAND THE AT RE.—MAnager, Mr. T.
Payne.—THlS EVENING will be performed
B XRNABY BUDGE.
After which, BELPHEGOR (Travestie). Mesdames Cuth-
bert, Woolledge, E. Jacobs, dm ; Messrs. H. J. Turner,
Clarke, Herbert, &c. ; Master Edouin.
To conclude with OUT ON THE LOOSE.
Commence at Seven. Stalls, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, ls.
Gallery, 6d.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, TIT FOR TAT. , Messrs. A. Wigan

F. Robson,
A MODEL OF A WIFE. Bonnefoi, Mr. A. Wigan.
MEDEA. Creon, Mr. Addison ; Jason, Miss Thirlwall ;
Orpheus. M ss Maskell ; Creusa, Miss M. Stanley ; Medea,
Mr. F. Robson.
Commence at half-past Seven.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
THIS EVENING (Thirteenth Week), embellished by
Equestrian Illustrations by Mr. W. Cooke's stud of trained
Horses, Shakspere's Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD
Richard, Mr. James Holloway. Novel and electric effects !
After which, the unique SCENES in Cie CIRCLE, GYM-
NASTIC WONDERS, &c., &c.
To conclude with a number of attractive and pleasing
Amusements.
Commence at Seven. Boa-office open from Eleven till
Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, inn.

MGR vr A.Tza. Al` LONDON BRIDGE.
THIS D .T—Morn. 33 min. aft. I—Evening 47 min. sft. 1
To-Nf BO,* —Morn. 1 min. aft 2 —Fivening 17 min. sft. 2

THE WEATHER—Stn i orruns. OCTOBER 28.
THERMOXETER, IN THE SHADE.
54 —highest singe noon yesterday.
40 —lowest this morning and during the night.
51 —this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 3013.
WlND—Light and variable from N. to E., with foggy
weather, but fine occasional sunshine.

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Shall capital punishment be retained in the
National Statute-book, and, if so, shall it, in ac-
cordance with the recommendation of the Com-
mittee of the House of Lords, be carried into
execution within the precincts of the gaol, in the
presence only of certain official and selected
witnesses ? These are important questions, that
have recently attracted the attention of many
wise and good men ; and from the weight of
opinion that has been brought to bear on the
anbioat We are bound to examine carefully
and diepasdionately the prevalent views, ao as to