The Sun.
London, England, 1844-05-22 00:00:00

INDIA " COOLIES "-PLANTERS-FREE
COLOURED MEN OF JAMAICA!
In reply to " Free Black Deputation," say:—At the meeting of the
Jamaica Select Vestry of Aristocratic Planters, held yesterday,
Captain Ackerley stood LtoxE against the sinister 6th and 7th Reso-
lutions, &c., " for bringing over to Jamaica (West India Islands) the
dragooned, rice-fed Black of India, from the stepping-stone island on
the coast of Africa ;(Mauritius)," in order to create division in
the price of " Planters' " wages (now three shillings per day) for a
lower scale of labour to the coloured " Free Blacks" of the
IWindward and Leeward Islands, &c. ; also tending, at no distant
•perio,t, to bring into collision the two races in warfare, should ex-
patriation of either coloured population happen. The Captain, as
agent (though foiled on behalf) of his coloured "" friends," had the
satisfaction (by dint of reason "on a point of order") of removing
Lord Combermere from his " seat" as their select Chairman ; the
which "his Lordship" wisely evacuated • .to another (Sir A. Grant),
under tacit aoknowledgment of error, thereby showing, "on princi-
ple," a screw loose. •
5, Swallow-street, Quadrant, May 22, 1344.

GREENWICH PENSIONERS' NELSON
DINNER.
Notice is hereby given that, in consequence of her Majesty's Com-
missioners of Woods and Forests having for the present withdrawn
their permission to make use of Trafalgar-square for the above pur-
pose, the COMMITTEE are reluctantly compelled to POSTPONE
TIM DINNER until FURTHER NOTICE.
S. LATIMER, Hon. Secretary.
Trafalgar Hotel, Spring-gardens, May 22, 1844.

In 3 vols., post Svo.,
MR. D'ISRAELFS "CONINGSBY ;
On,
THE NEW GENERATION,"
IS NOW READY AT ALL THE LIBRARIES.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

*On Thursday, the 30th inst., will be published, 2 vols. Bvo., with
Original Portrait,
THE LIFE and TIMES of RICHARD the
THIRD, as Duke of Gloucester and King of England ; in
which all the Charges against him are carefully investigated and
csmpared with the Statements of the Contemporary Authorities. By
CAROLINE A. HALSTEAD, Author of " The Life of Margaret
Beaufort, Mother of King Henry VII."
London: Longman, Drown, Green, and Longmans.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
Si rue LABIA CH E has the honour to inform the Nobility, Sub-
-8:1-1lleT1 to the Opera, his Friends, and the Public, that HIS
!BENEFIT will take place 10-MORROW EVENING, May *23,
when will be performed Cimarosa's Comic Opera, entitled
IL MATRIMONIO SEGRETO.
Elisetta, Madame Grisi ; Fidalma, Mdlle. Favanti ; Carolina,
Madame Persiani ; Paolino Sig. Mario ; Count Robinson, Sig.
Lablache ; and Geronimo, Sig. Labiache.
After which, a New Divertissement, entitled LA VIV AN DIERE,
Introducing the Redowa; or, Original Polka of Bohemia, by Mdlle.
Cer:to and M. eon.
To conc;ude with the Grand Billet of ALMA. Alma, Madame Cerito.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box
Ottici,, Opera Cekunade. Doors open at Seven. The Opera will
commence of Halt past Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF M. SILVAIN.
TO-MORROW EVENING, MAY 23,
Will be performed CIL opera of the BOHEMIAN GIRL. Count
'Arnheim, Mr. Borraut ; Thaddeus, Mr. W. Harrison ; Devilshoot,
Mr. Morticastle; Arline, Mies Rainforth; Queen of the Gipsies,
Mi Betts.

After which, other Entertainments.
To conclude with the reviv d Grand Fairy Ballet, entitled THE
REVOLT OF THE HAREM. Mahomet, Mr. Howell; Ismael,
Silvain ; Myssouf, Mr. W. 11. Payne, Zulma, Mdlle. Lucile
tirahu ; Mdlle. Clara Webster ; The Genius of the Harem,
Madame. Giubilei.
Dres,"Boxes 75., Second Frloe 3s. 6d.; Upper C►rcles of Boxes 55..
Second Price as.; Pit 3s , ,lecond Price .S.; stddle Gallery 25.,
Second Price ; Upper Gallery ls., Second Price (id.

THEATRE RLYAL, HAYMARKET.
BENJAMIN WEBSTER, LESSEE.
THIS EVENING, MAY
Will be performed the Comedy of A CURE FOR THE HEART-
ACHE. Old Papid Mr. W. Farren ; Young Rapid, Mr. Charles
Mathews; Vortex, Mr. Strickland; Frank Oatland, Mr. Webster;
Ellen Voitex, Mrs Edwin Yarnold ; Miss Vortex, Mrs. W. Clifford;;
.tessy Oatland, Miss Julia Bennett.
After which, Mr. Planche's Successful Comedyof THE FOLLIES
OF A NIGHT.
To be followed by a Now, Os iginal, Occasional, and Local Extra-
vaganza, founded on Fact, entitled"THE DRAMA AT HOME; or,
An Evening with Puff. Principal Characters by Mr. C. Mathews,
tdr. J. liLnd, Mr. Caulfield, Mrs. Glover, Miss P. Horton and
Miss Lee.
To conclude with a New Comic Drama, salted THE A BSENTEE.
Sir Patrick Delany, Mr. Tilbury; Edward Macarthy (the Absentee),
Mr. H Holl ; Larty Lurgan, Mr. Leonard; Norah, Miss Julia
Bennett ; Katy, Miss Carre.
Orchestra Stall; ss. ; Boxes, ss. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 2s. ' • Upp..r
Gallery, Is. Half-price—Boxes,3s. • Pit 25.; Gallery, Is. ; Upper
Gallery, 6d. Doors opened at half_past ilix, and the Perfbrmances
Vorrimexce at Seven
Tickets and Places to be had of Mr L T. Archer, at the Box-
otfice, from Ten till Five.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
• LESSEE, Mr. J. M. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING, MAY 2-2,
Will be performed the DEVIL'S IN IT, in which Mr. Wright
and Miss E. Stanley wiq perform.
To which will be added GONE TO TEXAS.
To be followed by a Comic Drama, called BLASE; or, The Man
in Search of a Sensation. Monsieur Blase, Mr. Wright; Grosfer,
Mr. Paul Bedford ; Louise, Madame Eugenie Prosper ; Madame
Pipou Mrs. H. P. Gra!tan.
Te 'conclude with THE SOMNAMBULIST; or, The Village
Phantom ; Elvino, Mr. Uilbert ; Amina, Miss Bailin.

'THEATRE ROY P.L LYCEUM, LATE ENGLISH OPERA.

_
HOUSE.
Under the Management of Mrs. KEELEY.
" Open sesame; or, a Night with the Ferty Thieves," continues to
be nightly received with perfect enthusiasm by crowded and
fashionable audinces

THIS EVENING, MAY 2.2,
Will be performed a New Comedietta, entitled THE WHITE
FEATHER. Principal Characters by Messrs. F. Vining, Collier,
Craven, Yarnold, Miss Woolgar, and Miss Fairbrother.
After which, MY WIFE'S OUT. Principal Characters by Mr.
Keeley, Mr Wigan, Miss Chaplin, and Mrs. Keeley.
To which will be addcd a new Comic Drama, called THE
LOVE BIRDS. Pi .ncipal Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews,
lounge, Mrs. Wooing°, Mrs. Usher, Miss Fairbrother, Miss Chaplin,
Miss Grove, and Mks lost sisue.
To be followed by in Apropos Bagatelle, called POLK AMANIA
Characters by Mr. F. MatLhews, Mr. Wigan, Mr. Keeley, Miss
Woolgar, and Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with a o.ca 1 Burlo:que Fairy Extravaganza, called
OPEN SESAME; or, a Night with the Forty Thieves. Cha.
racters by Miss Wei,lgar, Mias E. Chaplin, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss
Turner, bliss Grove, Mrs. Wigan, Miss James, Miss Fairbrother,
and Mrs. Keeley, Messrs. F. Mathews, Turner, lounge, Wigan,
Yarnold, and Chaplin.
PRICES OF A 014111 F lON.—Balcony Foxes, 45.; Upper
Boxes, as. ; Pit, 2s. • Gallery, &L Second Price—Balcony Boxes, es. ;
Upper Boxes, Is fxl. ; Pit, 1!.. Private Boxes on the Balcony Tier
(holding eight persons), 'lwo Guineas Private Boxes on the Second
Tier (ho'ding eight persons), One Guinea and a-Half. Private
Boxes on the Pit Fier (holding six persons), One Guinea.

ASTLEY'S ROY Al AMPHITHEATRE OF ARTS.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. BATTY.
G -and Attraction.
Last week of M. Plege the great French Rope-dancer.
EVENING. MAY 22,
Will be repoated the I-I,st a 'cal Spectacle of the INVASION OF
ENGLAND BY WILLIA M THE CONQUEROR ; or, the Battle
of Hastings. With all the effects of the Norman Conquest, Death
et Harold, &c.
Entire Change of the Splendid Scenes of the Circle.
To conclude with tie Oriental Spectacle of THE SECRET
MINE; or, the flcdoos of the Ruby Cliffs.
The doors will open ntglitly at six o'clock, and the performances
commence at seven. Box-office opened daily from ten till four. The
private boxes have been rc'oi.structed and decorated with care and
splendour.
Acting and stage-In t.tager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL. SURREY THEATRE.
THIS EVENTING, MAY 22,
Will be performed a New Dr.aria, entitled HUGH, THE GIPSY.
Supported by Messrs. E. F. Saville, H. Hughes, R. Bonner, Neville,
Va'e, Mrs H. Vining, Miss Terrey, and Mrs. Lewis.
After which, a New Piece for the Million, entitled LA POLKA.
To conclude with THE THREE THIEVES OF BUCK LESBU RY.
Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box_
office, from Eleven to Four.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. •
OPEN EVERY EVENING.
The WIZARD OF IHE NORTH'S New Wonders of Experi-
shental Philosophy and Natural Magic are the gre.t source of attrac-
tion ! As his season advances he will prove that he has "no rival ;"
in his peculiar art he will support the honour and dignity of the nation
which gave him birth. Remember that he performs wonders every
evening, which, if only heard of, would never be bel,eved. In
addition to his own Extraordinai 3, Performance', which can have
no parallel in the world, he has other Novelties which wouldfill his
Theatre, independent of his Mystic Entertainment.
The WIZARD is proud to announce that he has engaged (for this
'week only) The HIGHLAND DANCERS with their PIPERS who
bad the honour of dancing before the Queen at Taymouth and
Dunkeld Castles, during her Maj •sty's recent visit to the " land
e• cakes." 1 hey will nightly appear in full Highland costume and
dance their grand National Dances. This will be a Great Treat. ac
It will convey to the mind a style quite unknown to England. The
THREE ARAB BROTHER , will repeat their classical perform
ancea, which are nightly received with most rapturous applause.
In consequence of the addition to the usual entertainments, the
Doors
will open at Half-past Six, and the l'erfonnance commence
at Eight.

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Boxes, Se•; Pit. Is. 6d.; Gallery, ed. Reserved Seats, and
Private Boxes can be secured at the lheatre, and of all the Agents.
Second Price at Nine o'clock.

COMMENCEMENT OF THE SEASON,
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS,
GRAND WHITSUN FETES.

ON WHIT-MONDAY, TUFSD.AY, a WEDNESDAY, AND
THURSDAY.

Strong as have been the etaimi of this favoured place of public
resort at the beginning of each season, the Proprietor feels justified
in asserting, that never before did it offer a tithe of the attractions
it now presents. The Gardens have been complete'y renovated,
Statues and Fountains intrcduced, new and extensive Promenade,
rmed, and the most lavish expenditure in every department,
will evince the Proprietor's anxiety to insure a continuance 01 public
Patronage.
THE NEW GR AND PICTORIAL MODEL OF
LONDON IN THE OLDEN TIME!
Painted by Lanson and Telbin,
is the most gigantic achievement ever yet produced, and for grandeur
of cornpositi,n, fidelity of design, and beauty of execution, it far
exceeds any previous production. It accurately represents ancient
London—Old St. Paul's—ad n Bricige—Baynard's Castle, and
all the principal Churches and Buildings of the locality, and may
with truth be designated the most wonderful production of mo-
dern times.
THE MENAGERIE, ALWAYS UNRIVALLED,
HAS RECEIVED MANY VALUABLE ADDITIONS.
To defy alt competition, the Pro(oriet. r has engaged the celebrated
AMERICAN DWARF T.)31 TfIUMB!
now exhibiting at tee Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly.
The PROMENADE CONCERTS—the splendid Band of Fifty
Performers, conducted by Mr. Godfrey—will perform a selection of
the newest and most popular music.
The far-famed HIGHLAND DANCERS AND PIPERS are
also engaged, and will go through two acts of their National Dances,
which procured for them the distinguished approbation of her
Majesty and Prince Alpert at Taymouth Castle
And at Dusk will take place the most astounding exhibition ever
attempted, viz., a Representthon of
THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON.
Mr. Southby (to whom in justice belongs the a; pellation of "Fire
King") has exhausted the resources of his art, to give effect to
exhibition. Lonflon Bridge, Old St. Paul's Cathedral, and other
Buildings will appear devoured by the devastating element, and
Imrnt a heap of blackened Mills, in accordance with the best
eel ueations taken at the period, and the coup d'eeil will give a vivid
representation of a Great City destroyed by fire.
Doors oie tat Twelve. Admission, One Shilling.

EGYPTIAN HALL, PICCADILLY.
IMPORTANT NOT
ONE t HILLIN
SCUM, tho most ° Admission to TIIE NAPOLEON MU-
Curiosities and Works
and extensive Collection of Ilisto-
?icalby One Person, during Twenty-live
of Art ever known to have been formed
cost of 60,000 guineas, aTJ"tY-live years of elaborate research, at a
to completely illustrate, in the most In-
gitcuctive and interestinghistory, manner,viz._ciwt the most important part of Euro-
nutlTlS XIV., to the deaths of8GI" OLIVER CROMWELL, and
EORGE 111., and the EMPEROR
NAPOLEON, in 1821. This uniquei). Museum has been visited often,
atirlng the last and present year, the Royal Family, the Duke of
Wellington, the Foreign Prince, -
Ambassadors, and their Ladies,
also many thousands of the Nobility and Public;i and the Pro-
prietor has recently been able to Increase, several very fine
variety of
pictures, eicc., his previous almost incredible nurynb
and other
.3155. Works of Art, and a multitude o,f Nas•aluhaubnldeerltedestincisdi,
Ctlrio3ities, in this most instructive and
Ought to be, a National Museum. Many thousand have Inspected it,
it
and "THIRTY PRINCIPAL EDITORS of the PUBLICsP PRESSit,
bare stated that it ought to he seen by every ose. The price of .
lion is reduced to ONE SHILLING.
The NAPOLEON MUSEUM is to be seen only at the " Egyptian
Val]," Piccadilly, daily from Ten till Dusk.
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COURSE OF EXCIIA
Amsterdam CF. 12 6
Ditto, at sight l2 4
Rotterdam 2 U. 12 6
Antwerp 25 95
Flamburgh M.B. 13 14A
Altona l3 15
Paris, 3 days' sight 25 65
Ditto, 3 months 25 85
Marseilles
Bourdeaux 25 90
Frankfort on Maine
• Tetersburgh, 8 Us 364
Berlin 7
'Vienna, effee. fi. 3 M 9 53
Trieste, ditte
Madrid
• or..,adin
`Bilbao 36i
,Barcelona . 36
************* 36
Seville
1

ti (;E.—(YESTERDAY.
Gibraltar
Leghorn 3O 45
Genoa 25 90
Milan
Venice 47
Naples 39
Palermo, per oz ll7
Lisbon 54
Oporto 533
Rio Janeiro 23
Bahia 23
Buenos Ayres
NewYork,2ldys sigh t
Philadelphia
PRICFS OF BULLION, PEE OZ.
Foreign Gold, bars. £3 17 9
Portugal Gold Coin 3 17 5
New Doubloons 0 0 0
New Dollars 0 4 9&
Silver in Bars 0 4 14

The model ship, ihtended for the practice of the
boys in front of the Royal Hospital Schools, at Greenwich, is
WM completed, and punted o as to become a real ornament.