The Sun.
London, England, 1850-07-06 00:00:00

Part HI.

Overture (Egmont) - -
Aria, Sig. Colett', " Liete voci"
Polacca, Madame Frezzolini (Fantasma) - -
Duetto Butfo, Sig. F. Lablache and Sig. Lablache,
" Maitre Francesco" (Carlotta e Werter) - - Coccia.
Aria, Mule. Sontag, "LA Fauvetta" - - - Gretry.
Aria, Madlls Ida Bertrand " 0 Salutaris hostia" - Cheruidni.
Duetto (Der Frelschutz) Mine. Frezzolini and Madlle.
I'arodi - - - - ---- - Weber.
Grand Fugue, from Mass in C, Mmes. gontaz, Parodi,
Giuliani, C. Hayes, Ida I:ertrand, and Frezzolini ;
Signori Gardoni, (7alzolari, Raucarde, Sims Re,,,vcs,
Coletti, Beietti, Lorenzo, F. Lablache, and Signor
Lablache - - -

- Beethoven.

Prices of Admiss'on
Boxes, 2 ,guineas ; Fit Stalls, 12s. 641. ; Pit, ss. 6d. ; Gallery Stalls,
Ss.: Gallery, 2s. Gd.
Applications for boxes, stalls, and tickets to be made at the Box-
office of the Theatre.
The Concert will commence at Two o'clock precisely.

LIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented Ciwaroso's admired Opera, entitled
IL MATRI MON TO sEGEETO.
Carolina, Modainc Sontag ; Fidalm e, 3i ille. Parodi ; Elisetti,
Madame Frezzolitli ; Paciiiita, Signor Calzolari ; Count Robinson,
Eignor Lablachc ; Geronirno, Signor Lablache.
TO be preceded by the is last Scene from Verdi's Opera,
DUE FOSCARI.
I ncrezia, 'Mdlle. Giuliani ; The Doge, Signor Colettl.
To conclude with a Divertissement, in which Madlle. Amalie Fer-
raris, Mesdames Rosa, Julien, Lamoureux, and Aussandon ; and M.
Charles will appear.
Applications for boxes, stalls, and pit tickets to be made at the
Bdx Office of the Theatre.
On TUESDAY next, July 9, I PURITAN I, and a new Diver-
tisyctrent, in which Dona Maria Loreto Martinez, surnamed the
Black Malibran, will (for the first time) appear.
On THURSDAY, July 11, LA TEMPESTA, and Madame Pasta's
only appearance on the stare.
On SATURDAY, July 13, will be revived (first time this season)
LA FIGLIA DEL REGGIMENTO.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
First Night of OTELLO.
TIIIS EVENING,
Will be performed (first time) Rossini's Opera,
OTELLO.
Desdemona, Madame Grist; Emilia, Madllc. Cotti ; Otello, Signor
Tamberlik; Rodrigo, Signor Maralti; Ingo, Signor Komori' ;
M. Zelger ; Doge, Signor Poloulni.
Alter which the Second Act of Weber's Dramatic Opera of
DE It F ftEIsC litiTZ,
Inc'uding the principal music of the Opera,and the grand Incantation

Scene.
The whole supported by Madame Castellan, Madlle. Vera, Signor
Enrico Maralti, Herr Deerlrw, and Herr Formes.
The Overture to Der Freischutz will be played bet,"een the Operas.
Composer, oirector nt the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The Doors will be opened at Halt-past Seven, and the performances
commence at Eight 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 r pen from Ten
all Five.

TTIEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brom ,
Ito
Will be performed TILE SWISS COTTAqE.
To ba followed an entirely new comic Drama, entitled NONE
BIT r THE BRAVE DESERVE ME FAIR. Don Flores del Caro
Mr. B. Webster; Don Pachico d Tremulo, Mr. Buckstone ; Don
Rococo de Fri" Mr. C. Selby ; I Abella, Miss Reynolds.
After which, THE ENCHANT ? ISLE.
To conclude with the successt: and laughable Farce, called an
4 TAR MIND SACRIFICE. Bob Ticket, Mr. Bnckstone ; Susan
eweetapple, Mrs. Fltz-villiam.
The ~,,x-otlice is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,
Will be reproduced the celebrated Drama of THE WEPT OF THE
WISH-TON-WISH. Principal characters oy Messrs. Hughes, Cul-
lenford. Wright, 0 Smith ; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar.
After which a new Terpsicorian Burlesque Entitled ES3IERALDA.
Characters by Messsrs. 0. Smith, Wright, P. Bedford ; Madame
Celeste. Miss Woolgar, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with a new and original Farce, in the
Tulgar tongue, tube called JACK IN THE GREEN ; r, Hints on
Etiquette.

FRENCII PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE
Fourth Appearance of Madlle. RACUEL. *
On MONDAY EVENING
The Entertainments will commence at Eight o'clock, with
ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR.
Adrienne, Madlle. Rachel.
Boxes alki Stalls maw be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box-office a the Theatre, which
U open daily from Eleven hi! Five o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The best ventilated Theatre in London.
Mr. Batty begs to inform his patrons that the Tournament at Vaux-
hall does not interfere with the amnsement at Astley's, as the com-
pany leave the Gardens at Six, to enable them to open at Seven,
at Astley's every evening.
In consequence of the numerous aprlications daily at the Bo x-
efrce fcr the revival of the favourite piece of Mazeppa, Mr. Bally,
whu is always anxious to comply with the wishes of his Patrons,
TINS EVENING,
Wit be produced Lord Byron's gorgeous Spectacle of MA ZEPPA
and the WILD HORSE.
To be. succeeded by an inimitable Display of Batty's Feats of
Equitation in the Cirque Olympique.
To oonclude with the Ballet of LOVE IN THE HIGHLANDS.
Box-office open From Eleven till Four
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

'Ender the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
Re-Engagement of M. JULLIEN.
MONDAY and TUESDAY, July 8 and 9,
A Grand Fete and Fancy Fair and Bazaar, in aid of the Funds of the
Licensed Victuallers' Asylum. A Marquee has been erected,
where a Ball will take place, under efficient direction, and various
novelties will be given, In addition to the numerous attractions of
the Gardens.
Prtmemade Concert, conducted by M. Jallien and Mr. Godfrey.
Choice Selection of Ancient and Modem Music, Including Jullien's
last Compositions.
The new Irish Quadrille, the " Hibernian," composed by M. JtilHen.
" The Derby Galop," composed expressly for these Gardens, is one
of the most successful of Monsieur Jullien's compositions, and in
consequence,of the nightly encore, will be repeated till further
notice.
The Grand Ghorkl March, performed for the first time before the
Nepaulese Ambassador.
Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Dioramic Pic-
ture representing the PASSAGE of the ALPS by Napoleon and his
Army ! the largest Picture in the World! with Innumerable moving
Figures the size of life. Modelled, painted, and produced by Mr.
Denson and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Danson for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to the Public as a chef-d'oeuvre of art, and not
inferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
valuable Presents from the Queen".
rile complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
under the direction of Mr. Thos LOA e. Tr e extensive gas
=mil by maw. Lc..3-clerhy and Dixon, 23, liin3-mess, Covent-
galest.

Admissica• Is.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tars DAY —Morning 39 min. after 10 I Evening 10 min. after 11
To-Moscow— Morning 41 min. after 11 I Evening 0 min. after 0

TUE WEATHER.—Strx OFFICE, JULY 6.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
68—highest since noon yesterday.
47—lowest this morning and during the night.
67 this day, at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.13.
WzNI S.W.—fresh breeze and cloudy, with occasional
sunshine.

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LONDON, SATUR,DAY. JULY 6, 1850.

THE QUARTER'S REVENUE.

The Revenue returns for the year and quarter
ending the s:h July instant will be found in another
part of thin day's impression. They are of a very
satisfactory character, realising the most sanguine
anticipations that had been entertained, and indicating
a steady progressive improvement in the more im-
portant branches of the ordinary revenue. The country
has at length recovered from the injurious consequences
of the commercial and monetary cris's of October, 1847.
Perhaps an over caution may still be perceptible in
some quarters. Perhaps the directors of the Bank of
England do not even yet exhibit as much liberality in
their dealings as might be desired, but the wonderful
elasticity of our resources has been made fully appa-
rent, and the national balance-sheet affords the most
conclusive evidenee of restored prosperity.
We were fully prepared for this gratifying result
from other returns, namely,those of the Bank of England
published weekly, and of the Board of Trade, which
are given every month. The former indeed, namely,
the amount of notes in active circulation, constitute
an index that may safely be relied on, which never
by any chance misleads the observer. A circulating
medium adequate to the wants and exigencies of the
country is the very life-blood of industry; when sufficient
representatives and measures of value can be obtained
there is a general activity perceptible on every side,
the national capabilities will be fully developed, and
those who are able and willing to work; will get con-
stant employment at remunerative prices, will re-
ceive " a fair day's wages for a fair day's work."
These persons, in turn, are able to procure for them-
selves and families the ordinary comforts to which
they are accustomed when trade is flourishing, but of
which too many were deprived during the last
few years. The revenue, therefore, flourishes,
the national expenditure is not only fully provided
for, but a handsome surplus remains in the Exche-
quer to be applied to the further reduction of taxa-
tion, or such other purposes as may be considered
expedient by the representatives of the tax-payers.
And these results so ardently to be desired, this
" consummation so devoutly to be wished for," are
obtained in consequence of a few millions of bank
notes being in circulation more than at a
tomer period. Experience has shown that " the
distress or prosperity of the country depends on the
circulation of Bank of England notes above 51., being
reduced to 16,000,0001., or advanced to 20,000,0001."
During the last year we have had a considerable in-
crease in that circulation, and hence the improvement
in the revenue to which we shall now refer in detail.
There is an increase both on the year and quarter,
both in the ordinary and extraordinary branches
of revenue. For the year the improvement on
the " ordinary" branches is 1,164,9041., which is
increased by the "extraordinary" to 1,215,8671. On
the quarter the improvement en the " ordinary" is no
less than 518,104/., which is increased by the "ex-
traordinary" to 561,5041.—this being the total ame-
lioration within the last three months as compared
with the corresponding three months of last year.

The satisfaction wbich we derive from these "great
facts" is by no means diminished by a closer
consideration of the account. We have not
only the " increase," but that increase is made
up in the most gratifying manner, and fully
confirming the accuracy of the arguments adopted by
fiscal reformers, and showing that a reduction of
taxation does not necessarily diminish the revenue,
but is frequently more than counterbalanced by in-
creased consumption. _ _ _

Thus, in the Customs, although there is a decrease
on the year of 70,5801., there is an improvement on
the quarter of no less than 204,932/. The change
in the Sugar deities has led to a greater
demand for the " corn of the tropics." The great
improvement has, of course, been in the article on
which the rates had been reduced within the year,
but wines, foreign spirits, tee, butter, and other
articles of comfort or necessity have participated in
the improvement, while there has been a reduced im-
portation of corn, coffee, tobacco, silk manufactures,
&c. The fernier of these may, however, be attribut-
able to the prospects of a favourable harvest, which
has rendered speculators cautious—the second to the
general and all but universal adulteration of coffee
with chicory, of which s i many just complaints have
been preferred. The falling off on " tobacco" may
possibly be ascribed to an increase of smuggling,
which is festered and encouraged by the enormous
rate of duty, about 900 per cent. on the first cost of
the article—one successful adventure in which
would more than cover the losses on their failures
and the confiscation of the smugged goods on
each occasion, while the diniunition i❑ silk
manufactures is possibly occasioned by the
additional employment afforded to our native opera-
lives, through the increased issue of bank notes, and
the consequent increase of our home productions.
In the Excise, which may be regarded as the in-
dex of the prosperity of the labouring population,
there is a large increase, both on the year and quarter
—on the former of 900,4231, a►nd on the quarter of
304,623/. Tne items on which the improvement has
chiefly taken place have been spirits, malt, hops, paper,
and soap—all (the first excepted) of the most useful
character. The increase on the,quarter in malt alone
is 150,0001, and on hops 60,0001. The " poor man's
beverage"—beer—is thus shown to be in increased
demand.

In Stamps there has been an increase on the year
of 222,0911, but a falling off on the quarter of
28,9301., which may Le ascribed in part to the Bill
now before the House of Commons, which
has induced parties to postpone transac-
tions in which more favourable duties than
at present will be levied, when the measure
has passed into a law. On Taxes there is an
improvement of 12,0301. oa the year, and of 18,3511.
on the quarter. There is but little variation i❑ this
department, and the improvement may be accounted
for by the easiness in money matters, which has pro-
duced greater punctuality in the liquidation of the
charges on each house.

In the Property-tax the improvement on
an im-
provement in the incomes
ent on the year
is no less than 97,7601. This
of wo
.the
3o
swz,
imiddle classes,
professional men, tradesmen,
there is any variation, of more than
3,0 which alone'oool.
annum. There is a small falling offper
on the
quarter
of rter
of 6,405/. In the Post-office there is a falling
the year of 32,C00/., but an increase on the quarter of
14,000/. The former may be accounted for by the
additional facilities given for the transmission of cor-
respondence before the meddling of the Sabbatarians
was permitted by the Government.
In Crown Lands there is an increase of 30,0001.
on the year, the quarter remaining in statu quo. In
111i.cellaneous there is an improvement both on the
year aßd quarter ; on the former of .5,1801., on the latter
of 11,334/. In the extraordinary branches the only
falling off is on China Money, which will never again
appear in the national balance-sheet; while in the
Imprest and Other Moneys, and Repayments of Ad-
vances, there is an increase on every point.
On the whole we may congratulate the public on
the return?, which are the must satisfactory of any
that have been published for several years past.

An opportunity will be afforded to Honourable
Members on Tuesday evening to disclaim any com-
plicity whatever with the late Parliamentary surprise
of the Sabbatarians. Then will be brought under the
consideration of the House of Commons the motion
of the lion. Gentleman the representative of Honiton
—a racticn for the rescinding the culcr introduced by

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