The Sun.
London, England, 1832-06-19 00:00:00

VAUXHALL GARDENS.

These delightful Gardens opened lust evening with a
grand Fite commemorative of the " Battle of Waterloo."
Much has been done in the way of novelty since the closing
last year, but its chief features of attraction remain. One
of the priecipel novelties is a Gothic building, with co-
loured glass windows, through which are seen seven dio-
ramie pictures, cleverly painted, with the different effects
of moonlight and sunrise. A view of Portsmouth, in the
Rotunda, painted by Mr. COCKS, from his own sketch, is
a picture worthy of STA/a-m.o. A new Operetta, the
music by Bisnor, is a pleasing specimen of his best style?.
Some of the concerted pieces, as well as three or four songs'
by Mrs. WAYLETT, Mrs. KEELET, and TEMPLETON, were
very effective. The plot of the piece lies in the virtues of
a talismanic fan, which fillips the nose of any person at
command of the possessor, at the same time rendering him
invisible. We cannot say much for the authorship of the
piece ; it, however, seemed to amuse, and that, after all,
is the great end of the playwright. The Concert in the
Orchestra boasted it usual efficiency. The performers in
the Orchestra have been very carefully selected from the
Drnry-Lane and other bands. The illumination, the most
dazzling attraction of these Gardens, has experienced
some tasteful alterations. A brilliant piece of illumina-
tion, about 90 feet in breadth and 55 in height, and com-
posed of 11,000 lamps, judiciously designed for the occa-
sion, was placed at the extremity of the Quadrangle.
The design was a helmet and cuirass, supported by very
large flags. Underneath the word " Waterloo," encircled
by laurels, bad a most beautiful effect. The new chan-
delier under the Pavilion Arcade is a novel and very
tasteful ornament. The old Hermit has a new garb, and
appears to have repaired his romantic dwelling. The
fireworks were extremely beautiful and varied. A mag-
nificent star hat been erected on the summit of the
tower, from which the intrepid BLACYMORE makes his
perilous descent amidst showers of sparks from the fire-
works. The Gardens were very respectably attended.

REPRESENTATION OF ASHTON.

(PROM A CORRESPONDENT.)

The constituency of this populous and important com-
merical town are actively engaged in making choice of a
gentleman to represent their interests in the new Par-
liament. They have had several meetings on the subject,
and have at length made choice of a worthy and inde-
pendent Reformer in the person of Colonel Williams, of
Woolton, near Liverpool ; and a Committee has been
formed to further his interest. Carlile also has announced
himself as candidate.

FINSBURY DISTRICT.—We understand that

it is in contemplation to put Dr. BIRXBECE, the President
of the London Mechanics' Institution, in nomination for
this district. A better man could ecarely be foetid.
GENERAL ELECTION GOSSIP.-Sir CHAS.
WETHERELL will be a candidate for Newark upon the
Duke of NEWCASTLE'S interest. It is expected that Lord
WEYMOUTH and Sir PETER LAURIE Will canvas' the
borough of Marylebone. Alderman CormaJin and Sir
CrtAvstAx MARSHALL have been solicited to start for the
borough of Finsbury, with every chance of success. Mr.
ALEXANDER BARING Will oppose Mr. HuME for the
county of Middlesex. Mr. SCALES, finding no chance of
success, has relinquished his canvass for the city. A severe
opposition may be expected in the city, as the Conser-
vatives, it is rumoured, intend supporting Sir WILLIAM
CURTIS, Mr. W. WART), Aldermen WINeHESTER and
HXYGATI.

A Tuscan sculptor, named MANETTI, has
recently discovered near Aogouleme a quarry of alabasttr,
extending over four leagues.