The Sun.
London, England, 1858-02-03 00:00:00

THE VOYAGE.

Were it not for the depressing influence of the
weather, no portion of the pageant of yesterday
would have surpassed the scene upon the Thames
between Gravesend and the Nore for its real mag-
nificence and splendour. The river was literally
covered with craft, all festooned with signal flags
and laurel, and bearing the national standards of
England and Prussia. The deck of every vessel was
crowded with gentlemen and ladies, all anxious to
catch a farewell glance of the Royal bride ere she
left the shores of her native land for the home of
her adoption ; and, tk,ugh the snow fell heavily,
and no street slush could be more chilling or
more uncomfortable than the wet boards on
which they were standing, no degree of cold
could freeze the warm loyalty of the people ;
and they bore up agaiust all annoyances, and pre-
ferred the deck to the saloon. Their endurance de-
served to be rewarded ; but it is in sight-see-
ing as in other affairs of life, few get their real
deserts, and yesterday the thousands who were on •
the river had no other means of knowing that the
Royal party had embarked than that conveyed to
them by the huzzas from shore, and the uplifting
of Captain Denmau's hat in salutation of
his illustrious passengers. This took place a few
minute,_ before three o'clock. The crews of the
Alacrity, the Vivid, and the other impels of the
Royal Navy, manned their yards. The Royal
Standard was hauled down from the mainmast of
the Victoria and Albert, and the Royal Ensign of
Prussia, with the Black Eagle upon the Cross, was
hoisted in its place. The signal to get under weigh
was then given, and amidst the rapturous cheers of'
the immense multitude which thronged both
shores, and the inspiring strains of tho National
Anthem which proceeded from the bands on board
of different vessels, the bridal flotilla took its de-
parture. The guns of Tilbury fort fired a Royal
salute, which was answered by a similar compli-
ment from the Kentish shore. For several miles
down the river the Royal yacht and the Prince
Frederick William alternately passed and _

passed each other, and on each Occasion of their.
coming side by side the loyal excursiouists on
board the latter vessel enthusiastically cheered
the bridal natty. A Royal squadron accom-
panied the Victoria and Albert, and to vessels
coming up the river the scene must have
been somewhat startling. The Royal yacht had
steamed some 12 or 14 miles from Gravesend when
she ran into the stern of a barque, the Ryhope, of
Hartlepool, bearing up the river, and carried away
the whole of her taffrail. The rudder of the Ryhope
was left bare, and the debris hanging to the stern
gave a very alarming aspect to the acoilent, which
we may add was altogether unavoidable, so far as
the Royal yacht was clicerned, and indeed the
wonder is how she was able to got clear of the im-
mense number of boats and steamers which thronged
the river at the time of her departure from Graves-
end. Immediately upon the occurrence of the
clllision the Royal yacht slackened steam, but
upon ascertaining that the injured vessel was in no
way imperilled, she proceeded on her voyage. Mr.
Churchward, of the Mail Steam Packet Company,
at once lowered a boat, and with some of the crew
of
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have acc*mpanied the Royal yacht as far as the
Nore. But in consequence of the state of the
weather this intention was abandoned, and • imme-
diately after the collision already mentioned, the
Frederick William parted company with the Royal
yacht.

THE WEATHER AND THE PARES.--Yesterday the
several parks at the West-end were completely deserted,
in consequence of a heavy fall of snow, which continued
for several hours. Numerous accidents occurred among
pedestrians in consequence of the slippery state of the
streets, but none of the persons admitted info the hos-
pitals were fatally injured. The traffic of vehicles was
considerably interrupted through the state of the prin-
cipal thoroughfare of the metropolis, which were covered
with snow.
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LORD COWLEY AND THE FUNERAL 03' THE LATE QM*.
MOTHER OF OUDE.—On the occasion of celebrating the
gYu'est having been acceded to, the hour
funeral rites of her Majesty the Queen-Mother of Oude,
of doing honour to her obsequies, desirous to
show as much respect as possible, requested an interview
of 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the 27th ult., was appointed as
the time of the interview. Accordingly, the Vakeel of
her late Majesty repaired to the official residence of the
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purpose
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Ambassador. On arriving there, and making known
his errand, he was, to his utter surprise and astonish-
ment, informed, through Lord Cowley's secretary, that
his lordship had important foreign business to transact,
and that, with reference to a request marls that his lord-
ship should apply to the Emperor to allow an honorary
troop to attend the funeral ceremony, such application
must be made to the French Government, as he declined
to interfere in the matter. Thii Vakeel then applied as
directed, when a note was sent in answer, stating that
the French Government were willing to show every
demonstration of esteem and honour to the Queen's
remains, presided the English Ambassador would apply
to them. The result of this communication was made
known to his Excellency, and a reply promised next
mor❑i❑g before 9 o'clock. The time passed, however ;
no answer was received, excepting that Lord Cowley
had lift Paris for England. Thus, for the present, the
matter reFts.

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EXTENSIVE ROBBERY OF ANCIENT COlNS.—lnforma.
tion was yesterday received at the different metropolitan
police stations, that the house of a gentleman residing at
Preston had been burglariously entered, and, a large
kl quantity of go and silver coins stolen, consisting of
five-guinea pieces and guineas of the reigns of Charles
11., James 11., William and Mary, William
Arne, George 1., George IL, George IV., and Victor
various other gold coins, from the reign of Ed!
nd arodthers,
to Charles 11., including nobles, gelsf
together with silver coins from the raeig
to Victoria, consisting of crowns, half-crownie'd off gola
and smaller pieces. The burglars
sand other valuables..
and silver medals, silver tea-spoons,
fr their apprehension,
A reward of WI has been offer@ Edwardsbiii

MR.
EXTRA PERFORMA NHEA CESTRE.-
.

Thursday, Feb. 4—Saturday, Feb. 6.
On THURSDAY, Feb. 4, IA SONNAMBULA. Amina,
riccolomini ; Liza, Saunier ; Conte Rodolphe, Belletti ; and
Elvin, Giuglini.
On SATURDAY, Feb. 6, will be produced, for the first
time in England, LA ZINGARI, being t'e Italian version of
Balfe's Opera of The Bohemian Girl, by Madlles. Piccolomini
and Sanuier ; Signori Edictal, Violetta, and Giuglini.
To_conclnde oseh Evening with the successful Divertisse-
ment, by M. Massot, entitled L'HYMENEE, by Madlles.
Clavella, Morlacchi, and Pasquale.
Prices :—Pit Stalls, 12s 6,21; boxes (to hold four persons),
pit and one pair, 2/. 23; grand tier, 3/. 3s ; two pair, lt. 55.;
three. pair, 15s ; gallery boxes, 10s ; gallery stalls, 3s 6(1
pit, 3s 6d; gallery, 2s.

THEA TR E-R OYA L, DRIJRY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING, will be performed T3O MUCH
OF A GOOD TEEING.,
After which, a new comic drama, A LUCKY HIT.
Followed by tho new grand,pantom LITTLE JACK
ISOMER.
Commence at 7.

HEA.TRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
T
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven: o'clock, with
THE RIVALS.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD ; or, Harle-
quin and the Spiteful Fairy. Harlequin, Mr. A. Leclercq ;
Columbine, Miss Fanny Wright ; Pantaloon, Mr. Mackay ;
Clown, Mr. Charles Leclercq.
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening4.6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. 5. d
Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes ................ 0
Upper Boxes .......
Pit 2 0 Pit 1 0
0 • 6
Gallery 1 0 Gallery

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, will be performed Shakspore's Play of
A MIDSUMMER-NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which, a new grand comic Christmas Pantomime,
entitled HARLEQUIN WHITE CAT ; or, The Princess
Bleach. Flower and her Fairy Godmothers. The Princess
Blanche (White Cat), Miss Kate Terry ; Harlequin, Mr. Cor-
mach ; Clown, Mr. Rano ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; and
Columbine, Miss C. Adams.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the now drama,
THE POOR STROLLERS, in which Madame Celeste, Mr.
11. Webster, Paul Bedford, and Mr. Wright will perform.
With the Farce of
THE SPITALFIELDS WEAVER.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—SoIe Lessee
and Manager, Mr. C. Dillon.—
Grand Combination of Attractions—Third Night of a new
Domestic Tale, by Westland Marston, Esq.—Leigh Hunt's
highly successful play—and the gorgeous Spectacle, Lalla
Itoo.

THIS EVENING, will be performed Leigh Hunt's new
Play. LOVERS' AMAZEMENT'S. Supported by Messrs.
Charles Dillon, J. G. Shore ; Mesdames Charles Dillon and
Woolgar.

After which (3d time), a domestic tale, by Westland
Manton, entitled A HARD STRUGGLE, supported by
Messrs. C. Dillon, Barrett, J. G. Shore, Mesdames Charles
Dillon and Conquest.
To conclude with the Burlesque and Pantomime, LALLAH
ROOKFf. and the PRINCESS, the PERI, and the TROU-
BADOUR ; or, Harlequin and the Ghebers of the Desert.
Supported by Mesdames Charles Dillon, Buckingham White,
Eliza Webb, Maria Ternan, •Esther Jacobs, and Woolgar ;
Messrs. Barrett, Calhaem, Holston, Poynter, and J. L.
Toole. Clowns, Messrs. T. Matthews and R. Stilt ;
Harlequin, Mr. J. Ricketts; Pantaloon, Mr. A. Stilt ; Sprites,
Herr Zeleski and Sons ; Columbines, Misses Malcolm and
Lees. Gorgeous Feast of Lanterns.—Fenton's Grand Trans-
forntation Scene.

On Friday, Mr. Charles Dillon will appea" as Othello.
Doors open at half-past 6, to commence at 7.
3ox•olFtCe open from 11 to 5 daily.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Crsswick.

THIS EVENING, will be performed WILLIAM TELL.

After which, QUEEN 3f.113 ; or Harlequin Romeo and
Julliet. Clown, by the Surrey Buck; Pantaloon, Mr. Brad-
bury.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
- company o• Vocalists are engaged for the performan,c n'
80octions from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, &c., viz. :—Miss Rusiell,
Mrs. Badzey, Madlle. Marietta, .Liss Bruuell, Miss Ray,
Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague, and Madame Marietta;
Herr F. Jonghmans, Mi. Renshaw, Russell Grover,
8. Jones, J. Barker. W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L.
Mime, Mr. Badgey, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Ber-
nard; Messrs. W. T. Critchfield and E. Mackney. Piano-
forte, Mr. Cecil Hicks ; harmonium, Master Williams ;
Director, Herr F. Jonghrnans. Commence at Seven o'clock
precisely. Suppers, die., until twelve o'clock.
Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAIIAM will make his 9th. appear-
ance THIS EVENING.