The Sun.
London, England, 1850-05-16 00:00:00

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS•

BRISTOL, MAY 15.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The share market WM firm to dap,
without much alteration in prices. The transactions, how-
ever, were principally confined to shares in the Gnat
Western and Midland Companies. Great Western, Quarters,
closed at 13%—Midland Stock, 334.
66.--Londo
LIVERPOOL. MAT 15.
di,. 11
STOCK EXCLIANGH.—The market has been firm to-day at
the quotations. The transactions were as follow :—.Eirkeli_
per cent.
dis.—North Union (A), 23:-3-- S ' '4
s:da,r,neeln.larket %n.as
till head, i
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(G. N. E. Purchase),
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E—asptietrtno, andlia l 'lrve2rB,l3 % c.--York. Newcastle,
and the amount of business done has b
pri es
0 5-16 dis. - London and North- v‘ e'
36 c.-
14,, dis.--Ditto, Manchester and
as follow:—Lancashire and 1' orkihir
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transactions wets
Ditto Fifths,'
'estern, New Quarters,
T hieeet
very
ya, . Berwickon
limited,t h,,
(C), 7-16 p.—Manchester, ;•hciffi Birmingham, Quarters
Nur eld, and Lincolnshire, 12 c.
_xcnANTRSIIINICTe
—Ditto, Preference, 7_
South-Eastern and D„ th Staffordshire, 10 c. dia.—
ver Consol.
StaffordshireE.,-10 cilArl3'llid'
cheater, Buxton, Matlock,
t ords li were—
Northi r,
(No. 4), 4.?, Man.
Lancashire, 6%
(Treat Northern, 15%.
SToca v i transactions r. a MAY
s ac
—Southt lioss to-daysta
41. Ils. 3d. dis..

GLASGOW, MAY 13.
Srocx Excriaisax.—The transactions to-day were as fol-
inv*::— Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr, 42—Ditto, Halves
(No. 2), 514 Aberdeen, Preference, 51/i, Duabbline,
Donne, and Callender, 20s. 6d.

A REGULAR MULL.- lhe Chancellor of the Ex.
chequer introduces another Stamp Bill, in which are incor-
porated, he tells us, all Dlr. Mullings' suggestions. We
should have thought there bad been cram 12,4440 quo*
is this messure eady.••Pun*.

SECOND EDITION, now ready in Three Vole.,
PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF
MRS. MARGARET MAITLAND,
OF SUNNY SIDE. Written by Herself.
• me most gratifying work of its class since the great delinsator of
Scottish manners ceased to write."— Tait's Magazine.
" We-here read tqs book with unusual pleasure. It has points of
merit which may compare with Miss Ferrier, Galt, Lockhart, and
Wilson "_Examiner.
Henry Colburn, Publisker, 13, Great Marlborough-Street.

ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE-
It is respectfully announced that the
.seond Grand Classical,
MUSICAL E DrNTERTAINMENTamatic, Miscellaneous, Concerted
Will take place on MONDAY MORNING, %fay 27.
On which occasion the following eminent artistes will appear:—
Madame Sontag.
Mdlle. Parodl, Miss Catherine Hayes, Madame Giuliani,
MARG. Ida Bertrand, and Madame Frezzollni ,
Signori Ilaucarde, Calzolari, Sims Reeves, and Gardonl,
Coletti, Beet% Lorenzo, F. Lablache, M. Muller, and
Signor Lablache ;
Supported by all the Instrumental and Choral resources of the
Theatre.
The whole under the direction of Mr. Bali's.
Applications for boxes, stalls, and tickets to be made at the Bx
Odle of the theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S TTIEATRE
GRAND EXTRA NIGIIT
Combining the talents of Madame ontag,'3ldlle. Catherine Hayes:
Signori .Baucarde, Calzolarl, Sims Reeves, Coletti, Relletti, F.
Lablache, and Lablache ; 'Mlles. Carlotta Grist, Amalia Ferraris,
Marie Taglioni, and M. Paul Taglioni, will take place
TBIS EVENING.
The performances will commence with the last act of Donizetti's
Oper., LUCIA DI LAAMERMOOIt. Lucia, Miss Catharine
Hayes; Edgardo, Mr. Sms Reeves.
To: be followed by (for the last time this season in con-
sequence of the Immediate production of the grand Op, ra
La
Tempeda, and other subsequent novelties) Rosslni's celebrated
Opera,

IL BAUBTERE DI SIVIGLIA.
Rosimi, Mdlle. Sontag ; Il Conte d'Almaviva, Signor Calzolari ;
Figaro, Signor Belletti ; Basilic>, Signor Lablache ; Bartolo, Signor
Lab] a che.
In the Lesson Scene Madame Sontag will introduce Mode's cele-
brated variations.
After which the highly successful new and original grand
Pas de Trois (by MM. Paul. Taglioni et Gosselin, the Music by Signor
Pugni), entitled

LES GRACES.
Euphrosyne, Mdlle. Carlotta Grist ; Thalia, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni ;
Eglaia,..MdUc. Attalla Ferraris.
To be followed by Selections from Rossini's celebrated Opera,
GUGLIELMO TELL.
Arnoldo, Signor Bancarde ; Guglielmo Tell, Signor Colettl ; and
Walter; Signor Lablache.
After which the admired PAS STTRIEN, by Madlle. Carlotta
Grist and M. F. Tagilohil
To conclude with the last scene of the admired Ice Ballet, by M.
P. Taglioni, entitled
LES PLAISIRS DE L'HIVER ; on, Les Patinenrs
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box
Office of the Theatre.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA. COVENT-GARDEN.
A GRAND EX MA. N'lotllT.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed Moyerbeer's Grand Opera,
LEs HUGUENOTS.
Valentina, Madame Grisi ; Margarita di Valois, Madame Cas-
tellon; Damn d'Onore, Madlle. Cotti ; Urbana Madile. de Meric ;
the Huguenot Soldier, Signor Lavia ; Il Conti di San Bris, Signo,
Tagliallco ; II Conte di Nevers, M. Massol ; De Cosse, Signol
Luigi Mei ; De Retz, Signor Polonini ; Meru, Signor Rommi;
Maurevert, Signor Sold!; Capitano della Guardia, Signor Talamo ;
Marcella Herr Formes ; and Raul di Nangis, Signor Mario.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costs.
The Doors will be opened at Half-past Seven, and the performances
- commence at Elgt4 o'clock precisely.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit, may be had (for the night
or season), at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open from Ten
till Five.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock precisely, with
The favourite Vaudeville of
LA PRIMA DONNA.
La Signora Roselini, Madlle Renaud.
After which (with curtailments) the Popular Comedy by Alexandre
Dumas of
LES DEMOISELLES DE ST. CRY.
Roger, M. Lafont ; Hercule Dnbouloy, M. Regnler ; Madlle.
Charlotte de Merian, Madlle. Nathade.
The .Bex-ottce of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
Five
Boxes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-
str eet .

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKFT.
Mx. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Bromptox.
TAI?EVEIN., _ .

Will be presented (7th time) an entirely new and original
Coniedy, by Denglas Jerrold, entitled THE CATSPAW. Captain
Burgonet, Mr. Howe ; Mr. Snowball, Mr. Keeley ; Doctor Petgoose,
Mr. James Wallack ; Audley, Mr. Charles Selby; Appleface, Mr.
Buckstone ; Dust. Mr. Tilbury; Coolcard, Mr. Benjamin Webster;
Dutrzcns, Mr. Ellis ; Snowball's Servant, Mr. A. Brindal ; Mrs.
Peachdown's Servant, Mr. Coe; Mrs. Peachdown, Miss Reynolds;
Cassandra, Mrs. L. S. Buckingham ; Rosemary, Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with the Last Edition of IVANHOE, with all the
newest improvements.
Cedric the Saxon, Mr. J. Bland ; Sir Briant de Bore Guilbert, Mr.
elby ; Str Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; Wamba, Mr. Buck-
sone ; Isaac of York, Mr. Keeley; Robin Hood, Mrs. Fitzwllliam ;
Robecca, Miss P. Horton.
The 13(a-office is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed an entirely original Musical Comic Drama, called
THE WHITE sERJEANTS; or the Buttermilk Volunteers.
Major Slowman, Mr. 0. Smith; Jemmy Tweezer, Mr. Wright;
Captain Ginger Green, Mr. P. Bedford ; Tommy Rusk, Mr—M(lll-
- ; -Madlle. de Tourville, Madame Celeste ; Susan Pockets, sliss
K. FitzwilliamS ' • Dolly Dugg:ns, Miss Woolgar.
To be fotovtedby a grand historical Spectacle Vaudeville, entitled
PLAYING FIRST FIDDLE; or, Follow my Leader Principal
Characters by Messrs. P. Bedford, Lambert, Madame Celeste, Miss
Woolgar. and -Miss K. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with TOM NODDY'S SECRET.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE
THIS EVENING

Will be performed CHARLES THE TWELFTH.
To be folowed by THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. Characters by
iiicsirs. F. MAtthews and F. Cooke; Madame Yestris, Miss Julia St.
George, Miss Dickinson, Miss Kenworthy, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss
Martindale. and Miss E. Honner.
After which AN APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC.
All applications for Prirate Boles must be made to Mr. Allcrott
'5. New Bona-street.
The Box-office, adjoining the Theatre, in Wellington-street, is
open daily from Ten to Six o'clock, under the superintendence of
Mr. T: F. Bennett

naNcESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
IL:ISt nt ht but one of the oresent season.

Will 15e presentedtileope;•;Of THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. Conn'
lrnheim, Mr. Borrani Florestein, Mr, Barker; Thaddeus, Ail
Harrison; Pevilshoof, Mr. H. Corti; Arline, Miss L. Pyne.
Atter which ANTONY and CLEOPATRA.
With the last aet of the Opera of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
3:cigar; Sir. Al.cn ; Lucia, Md le. Nan
To conclude with the Grand Masked Ball from Gustavus.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor awl Manager, Mr. W. Ratty.
Last 3 Nights of FitzbaTri gorgeous Spectacle of Encirantmen`.
Entire ehange•in the popular Feat of Equestrianism. Supported by
the accomplished Artistes of t:le esta.aishment.
TIIIS EVENING,

The Entertainments will comm-rwe at Seven o'clock, with
(for' the last Time but two) the maim Emit Spectacle of
Tktb suNS OF AYMON ; or. The Days of Charlemagne;
introducing the entire Stud of Horses, Camel of the
_Desert, Zebra,
antrall the vast resources of this theatre.
TS' be succeeded by an unusually brilliant routine of Batt) 'a
Scenes of the Arena.
TO conclude, with a favour:te FARCE.
_

On Whit-Nronday will be revived, for the First Time these Seven
Yeari, on a most extensive scale of splendour, the immensely au,
cessfe Grand Military Spectacle, in three Acts, entitled THE
AFFCIIIAIIIRTAN WAR; or,' The Revolt of Cabul, and British
Tr itimßha in India,
Box•otlace open From Eleven till Four.
• - Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

riider tit* Plttrona",e of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Royal
• , Highness Prince Albert, Sec. &c.
ROYAL 6 U/tit.EX ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
The Summer Season at this favourite place of Fashionable Resort
Conimepcell on MONDAY, 31ar 13th, 1850, Tuesday 14th,
Wedne4day, 15th, Thtirilay, 16th, and to continued' on each of
thosfe.days.throughout the Season.
Flrst representation. of ,an entirely new-modelled Dioramic Pic-
ture representing the PASSAGE or the ALPS by Napoleon and his
ArritY I the largest Picture in the Werld ! withinnumerable moving
114ere4 the size of life.' .Modelled, painted, . and produced by Mr.
Damon and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Danson for ;many months, and it is
confidently stibinitted to the rnblie as a chef-d'reavre of art, and not
inferior to any production •of the day.
The, Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
va•uable Presents rorn the Queen.
Tlie•Mttsleal Department wid he Conducted by. Mr. Godfrey, but
the Proprietor (acting under the advice of the most eminent musical
authorities); has decided to construct the Band of Wind Instruments
°Wel with. the addition of Contra Bassi, after the manner of the
most celebrated Continental Bands. It will be the alas of the Esta-
blishment to offer for the gratification of the Subscribers and the
'Yob-tic:the most Splendid Military Band firths Kingdom! I Selected
from thedlands of her Majesty's Horse and Foot Guards, and the
mast eminent Artistes in the profession.
The fellowing list of ' engacements will, it is hoped, 'convince the
Public, that the long-acknowlecged excellence of the Band or this
Establishment will be 0.1113 maintained I The Repertoire of Music
will, be meat-oiln sive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
f Para 4 it.tptrhiialetd other countries. Solo-Players=-Messrs. Koenig,A os,e
La rni, Colinet,-Pratten, Jarrett, Sonnenberg, Sommers,
allilisvintartAiharrme:
During • ' .
the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrattn tst4elekrated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Croising the Alps J‘
Alps,. stritehing'from the smell
-clad a general view of the Region of the
mourn mountain lake In the foreground to
the distant snow
an, Its tar-lamed
crowned by the stupendous Mount.
St. Zeman].
Army is frit seen "en bivouac," presently i...-ti. e
drums portions of the French
Monastery.
ands:mid' the clash of military sands
beat to arms,
ace theAseent. The Soldiersanti Martial 14insic, the Troops
Heights, and
slterninveurs7bsutt alli
difficulties are overcome,
Truoke.,of,Trees, now ascending ,g araseon dragging the Artillery in
traioerSlog the most Terrific
pursuing its course to the Fertile
and the- Gallant Amy is
Plains of Italy.' ,
of Fireworks, by
on whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Display
carious novelties the most
Messrs. Seitthby, introducing, amongst
.Ariiii.ed fedx Wartlike of former seasons, jets dean, water rockets,
.
revdlidng 'pieces,. a rstagnificeist Transparency nfyrcenetiin height,
painted bflvressre. Denson, representing Buonaparte
I,,ig Troops, surreundcd by wartke erniKeins, insigniai°eback
chee±tnO °n amidst a cerruscatlon of
honotir, flags, frophiea, eza., various coloured

firei.
The compliested and difficult machinery, and the
picture under the direofign of gr., Thos Lowe. The e,tentive the,:
fitting! by Messro. Botcherby and Dixon, 23, -
• Cooryegnt_
gardeu

u'
-.... . . - -, A d2mo
tlss,lo3ni,
0.
iliss.. I
lllen and his Unrivalled
Oa Whit-Monilan . May h
Rand Iviil commence a limited number of Promenade Concerto,
Selections will be Made fro the. popular Music played by min ai
the Conierts Monstre and Concres Musicale at Exeter-ball.
On wednead ay, l‘fav,22d, the Royal South London Floricultural
Society Will. huld;thelr,Fir4,Grand IVliscellaneous Flower Show,
all
on
which occasion air Extra' B: D asi Band will
ors be in at
at 011 C.
tendance, wit
the other Attractlans of the Gardens.--O open
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4,11. 1.7 0 :....I.'ITEILART ASSOCIATION.--
On Wednesday ..evening the reading-mull
England Library and Literary Association, Insf . ,
• o
titthaetedßabnymson
kthoef
directori f?r the use of the clerks,. was opened by 1"V
Hankey jun• Esq. Deputy Governor- of the, Bank. There
wawa very numerous meeting of the members, when the
chiefcashier,- tis president, and the chief accountant as tree-
aura of the institution, moved -and seconded a vote of thanks
to the Court of• Directors for the handsome manner in which
they had fitted ripthe library, and for the liberal support jhat
had bean accorded to the association. The Court of Directors
collectively:have voted 5001. for the purchase of books,.and
several, of the directors have made handsome donations.
Thomas Bsring, Esq., presented the committee with 1001., to
be expended by them in books, while others, including K. D.
Esq„ J. B. Heath, Esq.. &c., have: contributed.
largely to the association. W. H. Alallens, Esq., of the
Stoek Exchange, has sent a cheque for 251., and many of the
clerks'have .presented valuable works. In short, the Bank
of England Library and Literary Association, aided by the
exertions of the committee_ and their honorary secretary,
R-IDarrant, of. the Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent.
un.'oolo4 fair to become one of the first institutions in the
metg)P944.

THH, PORT WORDSWORTII..—•We understand that
v 1,:llii !peering of persons desirous to do honour to the memory o
*xlittstry, was held on Monday at the house of Mr. Jus-
''
—4,lcet. REP It Was attended by the Bishop of London,
-•---,.. theirtikkint,St. David's, the Dean of St. Paul's, Archdeacon
Ilareilikr,-,'Roliers, Mr. fjuntee Coleridge, Mr. Cavendish,
i ancl4al6lll} 66 r gentlemen. The results of it are expected
to Iv *idet, 'lab "c in a few days.
A great number of eminent
a fulqiistinguish d persons sent their names to the meeting as
wiAbirigt&C.OgitttiatC ID carrying its object 11340-The
UV47diant ~'./ - ...The
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HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tars Dar —slorn!ng 42 min. after 4 1 Evening 7 min. after 5
To-Ntoarrow—Morning 33 min. atter 5 I Evening 0 mm. after 6