The Sun.
London, England, 1860-01-19 00:00:00

TO THE . EDITOR OF THE SUN.
The English Railway Companies are borrowing money
at from 34 to 4 per cent. The Grand Trunk of Canada 6 per
cent. Preference Debenture Bonds (a first charge on the rail-
way) are now 96. The Atlantic and St. Lawrence 90. Can
any of your readers account for this ?

QUERIST.

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA'
COVENT-GARDEN.
Under the management of Miss L. Pyne and Mr.W. Harrison.
THIS EVENING, VICTORINE. Messrs. Mergis, H.
Haigh, H. Cerri, G. Honey, Walworth, &c. Misses Parepa,
ThirlwalL

Condactor, Alfred Mellon.
To conclude with the new grand pantomime, called PUSS
IN BOOTS • or, Harlequin and the Fairy of the Golden
Palms.
Doors open at half-past 6—Commence at 10 minutes to 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buokstone.
THIS EVENING, the comedy of THE EVIL GENIUS.
Miss Reynolds.
After which, the new Haymarket Comic Christmas Panto-
mime, VALENTINE'S DAY; or, Harlequin and the Fairy
of the True Lovers' Knot. The pantomimists the unrivalled
Leclereqs.

THEATRE-ROYAL LYCEUM.-
Sole Lessee and Directress, Madame Celeste.
Re-engagement of the Spanish Dancers.
THIS EVENING, the popular Drama of ST. MARY'S
EVE. Madeline (her original character) Madame Celeste.
After which, will be produced a new Grand Christmas Ex-
travaganza and Pantomime, KING THRUSHBEA.RD, the
LITTLE PET and the GREAT PASSION. Clown, Mr. H.
Marshall—Columbine, Miss Rosino.

Commence at 7.

ItOYAL PRINCE S S'S THEATRE.-
Lessee, Mr. A. Harris.
Re-engagement of the Wonderful Dancer, Mons. Espinosa.
First appearance of Mdlle. Marietta Rosetta, Principal Dan-
seuse of La Scala, Milan ; and first time of the Delapierre
Family. These highly-talented Children will appear every
night. The Royal Princess's Rifles on parade every evening.
THIS EVENLNG, THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH.
After which, a new Christmas burlesque pantomime, by IL
J. Byron, called JACK THE GIANT KILLER ; or, Harle-
quin King Art'Aur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Jack, Miss Louise Keeley—Harlequin, Mr. Cormack - Panta-
loon, Mr. Paulo—Columbine, Miss Caroline Adams—Clown,
Mr. A. F. Forrest.

ROYAL PRINCE S S'S THEATRE.-
Lessee, Mr. A. Harris.
In consequence of the great success and demand for places,
there will be Two More Morning Performances of the Pan-
tomime of JACK THE JIANT KILLER, universally ack-
nowledged the best Pantomime of the season, on MONDAYS,
January 23 and 30. Children under Ten Half-price ; com-
mence at two o'clock.

NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, AD ELPHL
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
Reproduction of THE DEAD HEART, with all its power•
ful effects.

THIS EVENING, THE DEAD HEART. Messrs. B.
Webster, J. L. Toole, David Fisher, P. Bedford, C. J. Smith,
Billington, Powell, Romer, Miss Woolgar, K. Kelly.
After which THE NYMPHS OF THE LIJRL EYBE RG ;
or, The Knight and the Naiades. Messrs. Toole, Bedford,
Eburne, Smith, Powell, Romer, Miss Woolgar, C. Webb, K.
Kelly, Laidlaw.
Doors open at half-past six—Commence at seven. Box-
Office open from 10 to 5. No charge for securing seats,
aor fer bills of performance. All fees to servants of this
establishment are strictly prohibited.
Acting Manager—Mr. Win. Smith.

ROYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,
King-street, St. James's. Lessee, Mr. T. B. Chatter-
ton. The nearest Theatre to Chelsea, Pimlico, and West-
minster, the Park being open to carriages and foot passen--
gers all hours of the night.

THIS EVENING the performances will commence with
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Messrs. 11. T. Craven and
J. Francis, Mesdames Murray and Eliza Arden.

After which, a new Tragic Ballet, entitled MY NAME IS
NORVAL. SupportA by C. Young, Barrett, Miss Lydia
Thompson, Clara St. Cassa, dc.
Followed by a new sketch, A HOUSEHOLD FAIRY.
Miss Wyndham and Mr. H. T. Craven.
To conclude with the new pantomime of PUNCH AND
JUDY. Introducing Miss Lydia Thompson and the Corps
de Ballet. Clown, Harlequin, Columbine, and Pantaloon, and
the wonderful Performing Dogs.

Reduced Prices—Gallery, 6d; Pit, is. The Box-office open
from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at hall-past six ; perform
ance commences at 7.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.

The Last Five Weeks of Mr. Cooke's Season.

THIS EVENING, the New Spectacular Drama by Mr. R.
Phillips, THE WARRIOR'S CAREER, with full stud of
Horses and great effects.—Scenes in the Circle by Astley's
world-renowned Equstrians, terminating with the Eques-
trian, Operatical, and Comic Pantomime of HARLEQUIN
TOM 'MOODY; or, Old Towler the Huntsman and the God-
dess Diana ; Diana, with Son s, Miss Jacobs.—Costly and
dazzling Transformation Scene.—Harlequin, M. Richarde ;
Columbine, Mdlle. Mazoni ; Clown, M. Hilderbrandt ; Pan-
taloon, Mr. P. Abbot —A family of Sprites —Epsom Races by
LiVing Jockies and real Ponies, IN ith ring and Stage com-
bined—Performing Elephant, Dogs and Monkeys, and the
Great Salamander War Horse enveloped by real fire.

Commence at 7.

Notice.—The Grand Day performances, at Two o'clock, will
take place on Saturday, Jan. 21 and 28, and Saturday, Feb. 4
and 11.
Mr. Cooke respectfully intimates his Farewell Benefit will
take place on Monday, Jan. 30.

CANTERBUR V HALL CONCERTS.-
EVERY EVENING. Sterndale Bennett's MAY
QUEEN.
And a Grand Selection from Meyerbeer's new opera of

Comic Vocalists —Messrs. Georze 'Hodson (the Irish Come.
dian and Mimic), W. 'P. Critchfield, and E. W. Mackney.

Several interesting Pictures are added to the Fine eirts
Gallery. The suite of Halls have been re-decorated and
beautified, and constitute one of the most unique and brilliant
sights of the metropolis.
ROSA BONHELTR'S celebrated PICTURE of the HORSE
FAIR is now added to the already magnificent Collection of
Paintings in the Canterbury Hall Fine Arts Gallery. The
gallery is open from 5 till 11 on Sunday Evening.

THE WEATHER.—SuN OFFICE, JAN. 19, 1860.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
47—highest since noon yesterday.
45—lowest this morning and during the night.
47—this day at noon.

BIBONETER-29.68.
WIND, W.N.W. ; light, with fine sunshiny weather.