The Sun.
London, England, 1858-04-19 00:00:00

TIIK LEVIATHAN.

On Saturday afternoon an extraordinary meeting
of the Great Eastern Steam Navigation Company
was hell at the London Tavern, Mr. Hope, the
chairman, presiding, for the purpose cf receiving
the report of the court of directors relitive to the
steps proposed for the corn; lotion and equipment
of the Lviathan for sea. The meeting was well
attended. Mr. Brunel, Sir Joseph Paxton, and
most of the directors were present. Mr. Hope
Craving opened the proceedings, callei upon Mr.
Yates, the secretary, to read the report. It stated
that the directors, since the last meeting of the
shareholders, had devoted considerable time in
precurng information, and in obtaining specifica-
tions, estim:ites, and tenders for completing the re-
maining works on board the company's ship Levia-
filar, ta enable her to proceed to sea. Toetlectthisa
further outlay of 172,000/. was required, which
sum, added to the present liabilities of the room-
pany, amounted to 211,2821. lls. 10d., to meet
which the directors proposed to issue debentures
and preference shares to that amount, on such
terms as would be most expedient. The total cost
of the ship would be 804,5221., or at a rate of 34/.
per ton, taking it at builders' measurement, 24,000
tons. Tho directors regretted that they were
unable to complete her equipment before the en-
suing autumn, when it was intended to make
several preliminary voyages to America, for the
purpose of the ship's capahilitie4, and in the spring
to commence her voyages to India or Australia.
The report was unanimously agreed to, and a reso-
lut on was passol authorising the directors to carry
out the proposals therein mentioned. The meeting
then broke up.

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sys.piece will show distinctly Jupiter's moon,
with an extra
~ ring, andthe_double stars ; with the same telesoop:
can be seen a person's countenaLce three-and-a-half miles
distant and au object from 16 to 20 miles. For the waist-
coat-pocket, and are of larger, and all sizes, with increasing
powers accordingly. The Royal Exhibition, 1851. A valu-
able, newly-invented, very small, powerful, 'Waistcoat-pocket
Glass, the size of a walnut, by which a person can be seen and
known one and a-half mile distant. They answer every l fur.
pose on the Race-course and at the Opera-houses. Country
scenery and ships are clearly seen at 12 to 14 miles. They
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sportsmen, gentlemen, gamekeepers, and tourists. Opera,
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gerous effects of further powerful assistance. Persona
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stating the dist I.ice from the eye they can read small print
with it, and those who have not made use of spectacles by
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instrument for deafness, entirely different from all others,
surpassing anything of the kind that has been, or probably
can be, produced. Being of the same colour as the skin, is
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FIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
I First appearance this season of Madlle.
Piocolomini.

THIRD APPEARANCE OF MADLLE. POCCHINI.
TO-MORROW EVENING (TUESDAY), April 20, will
be resented Donizetti's Opera,
DON PASQUALE.

Norina, Mdlle. Piecolomini ' Ernesta, Signor Belart (his
first appearance) ; Malatesta, Signor Belletti ; and Don
Pasquale, Signor Rossi, _

TO conclude with the new Ballet Divertissement, by M.
Massot, entitled
CALISTJ; OU, LE RENVOI DE L'AMOUR.

TLe principal parts by Madlles. Poccbini, Annetta, Pas-
quale, Morlacchi, Bioletti, F. Brown, La Petite Philips,
and M. Gaon.

A limited number of Boxes have been secured to the public.
Price 21s and 31s 6d each, which may be had at the Box
Office, at the Theatre,
To commence at 8 o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, April 19, will be performed AN
UNEQUAL MATCH. Characters by Messrs. Buckstone,
Chipendale, Compton, W. Farrell, Rogers, Clark, and Miss
A. Sodgwick, Mrs. B. White, Miss Lavine, and Mrs. J. Fitz-
wilham.
After which a Classical Extravaganza, entitled PLUTO
AND PROSERPIN E.
Concluding with MY HUSBAND'S GHOST.
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening). 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d
Dross Boxes—. . 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
'pper BOZO. , .......... 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
Pit :.'....•.•.••.
Gallery
Commence at Seven.

OTAL riti NOESS'S THEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.
-AAP
THIS EVENING, will bo performed Shakspere's Tragedy
of KING LEAR. King Lear, Mr. C. Kean.
Preceded by SAMUEL IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING will be presented the drama of
THE POOR STROLLERS, in which Madame Celeste, Mr.
B. Webster, Paul Bedford, and Mr. Wright will perform.

After which, a new operatic spectacle, THE CALIPH
Or BAGDAD. The characters by Mr. Rolfe, Paul Bedford,
J. Bland, and Misses Roden, Keeley, and Arden.

STRAND THE A.TRE. —Lessee and Directress,
Miss Ssvauborough. —This Evening will be
produced the new comedy, by Stirling Coyne, Esq., called
NOTHING VENTURE, NOTHING WIN. Supported by
Messrs. Belton, Ray, Belfort, Kinloch, and Miss M. Oliver.
After which, the new burlesque of FRA DIAVOLO ; or,
'Tito Beauty and the Brigands. Fra D.avolo, Miss Swan-
b,rough ; Beppo, Mr C. Young.
To conclude with CITY FRIENDS.

CANTERBIT RY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
lag company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
Ntatections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, D VETS, ttc., viz. : —Miss Russell, Mrs.
Eadzey, %fin Brunell, Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, and
Miss Montague ; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Henshaw, S. /ones,
J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Rime, Mr.
Badzoy, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and ffr. Bernard ; Messrs. T.
Maclagan, W. T. Critch(leld, John G. Forde, and E. Mackney.
.Piauoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks ; harmonium, Master Williams ;
Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'clock
precisely. Suppers, dm., until twelve o'clock.

Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAHAM will appear every Evening.
Mr, WOODHOUSE (by permission of Ch irles Kean, Esq.)
wilt have the honour of introducing, every evening, his
highly successful Performance on the new REGULATION
DRUM.

THE WEATHER—ScYN °mom, APRIL 18.
IFIERMOVETIER, IN THE SLUMS.
59—highest since noon yesterday.
49---lowest this morning and during the night,
430—this day at noon.

BAROMETER, 3..27.
WIND, Southerly and Easterly ; light, with very beau-
tiful weather.

APRIL 19.
61—highest since noon yesterday.
43—lowest this morning and during the night.
61 —this day at noon.

Rsuourriz. 30.12 falling.
Wrvo. S.E : rather fresh, with fine sunshiny weather.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

His DAY—Morn., 21 min. aft. s—Even., 30 min aft 5
To-Mounow —Morn., 18 min. aft. 6--Even., 48 min. aft. 6

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