The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-26 00:00:00

LE PEOPHETE,

In which Mdme. Viardot will make her 4th appearance this season.
Fides, Madame Viardot (the original representative of the part at
the Grand Opera in Paris) ; Bertha, Madame Castellan (the original
representative of the part at the Grand Opera in Paris, her 4th ap-
pearance in that character in England) ; Jean of Leyden, Signor
Maricn Count Oberthal, Signor Tagliaflco ; Sergeant, Signor Lavia ;
Peasants, Signori Romtni and Soldi ;. Giona,3Signor Maralti (4th
appearance Ire that character) ; Maithisen, Signor Polonini ; Zac-
caria, Herr Formes (4th appearance in that character).
The Choir in the grand Coronation Scene in the third Act will
comblae the powers of a full Orchestra, the Military Bands, the
Chorus. and Organ.
The incidental Ballet in the Skating Scene will be supported by
M. Alexandre and Madlle. Louise Taglioni (as danced by them at
the Grand Opera at Paris), and comprises the celebrated Quadrilles
des Patineurs.

Composer, Director of the Munk, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The Doors will be opened at Halt-past Seven. and the performances
commence at Eight o'elock 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.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Bromptoa,
!FIN EVENIN,,

Will be Dertbrrned SEPARATE MAINTENANCE.
To be followed by an entirely new comic Drama, entitled NONE
BUT THE BRAVE DESERVE THE FAIR. Don Flores del Caro,
Mr. B. Webster ; Don Pachico de Tremulo, Mr. Buckstone ; Don
Rococo de Fries, Mr. C. Selby ; Isabella, Miss Reynolds.

After which THE ENCHANTED
To conclude with the successful and laughable Farce, called an
iILARMINGI SACRIFICE. Bob Ticket, Mr. Buckstone ; Susan
Sweetapple, Mrs. Fitzwilllam.
The ...x-offica is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
• • under the direction of Madame Celeste.
MR. CARTER'S BENEFIT.
THIS EVENING,
WM Ale 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 Terpsicoria.n Burlesque Entitled ESMERALDA.
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
Vulgar S'ongue, to be called JACK IN THE GREEN ; or, Hints on
Etiquette.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
M. LAFON T'3 BENEFIT.
TlllB EVENING
. The Entertainments will commence at Eight o'clock, with
JEAN ; on, Le Mauvals Sujet.
Jean, 31. Lafont.
To conclude with the amusing Vaudeville of
LE CHEVALIEIi. DE ST. GEORGES.
Le—Chevalier de St. Georges. 31. Lafont; Madame de Presle,
Madlle. Nathalle.
Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street ; and at the BoX-office of the Theatre, which
is open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock.

ASTLBY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The best ventilated Theatre in. London.
Mr. Ratty begs to inform his patrons that the Tournament at Vaux-
hall does not interfere with the amusement at Astley's, as the com-
pany-leave the Gardens at Six, to enable them to open at Seven,

at Astley's every evening.
The Grand Military Spectacle of the Affghanistan War. Brilliant
Display of Equestrian Wonders in the Scenes in the Arena, by the
first Artistes in Europe.
THIS EVENING,
The Entertainments will commence at Seven o'clock, with
the immensely successful grand National Military Equestrian and
Dramatic Spectacle (in three acts) entitled
THE AFFGHANISTAN WAR ; or the Revolt of Cabul and British

Triumphs in India.
Produced with every possible care to all its original and magnificent
erects, calling into action the unequalled resources of the estab-
lishment.
A Brass Band engaged expressly for the occasion, and a host of
To be succeeded by an inimitable Display of Batty's F ats of
Equitation in the Cirqne Olympique.
To conclude with the Ballet of LOVE IN THE HIGHLANDS.
Boa-office open From Eleven till Four
Stage Manafzer, Mr, W. West.

Lauer the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Koyal
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
• ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
Thena,
Irish Quadrille,
Week but One of Mons. JULLIEN.
Quadrille, the " Hibernian," composed by M. Juillen.
• • The De G.,
herby =.01), 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 Ghorka March,istpaaipaearefomedbasafoadratrh.e first time before the
Prodigious Success of the entirely
of thneetlL-mpodsbelled Dioramic Pic-
ture representing the PASSAGE
his
A tiny ! the largest Picture in the World! with inynuNmapeorlaeoblne and
moving
Fieures 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
to ti.e.Publdie as a chef-cl'muvre of art, and not
confidently submitted
inferior to any production of the ay.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately ben.
enriched
by
several
valuable Presents from the Queen.
The Musical Department will be conducted by mem juilin
and
Mr. Godfrey. It will be the alas ot. the Establishment to offer
for the gratification of the Subscribers and the Public, the
most Splendid Military Band in the Kingdom I I Selectee
ith
from the Bands of her Majesty's horse and Foot Guards, a the
most eminent Artistes in the profession. _
The following list of engagements win, it is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowledged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will be fully maintained 1 The Repertoire of Music
will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Operas in this and other countries. Solo-Players—letessrs_.
=mere,Lazarus, PrOsperre, Colinet, Pratten, Jarrett, Sonnen rg,
and Winterbotham.
During the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyr
anteotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celebrated Picture by David, of BUOMP
Crossing the Alps ! Showing a general view of the Region of the
Alps, stretching from the small mountain lake in the foreground to
therdistant snow-clad mountains, crowned by the stupendous Mount
St. Bernard and its far-famed Monastery. A portion of the French
Army is first seen " en bivouac," presently the drums beat to arms,
and amid the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
commence the Ascent. The Soldiers are aeon dragging the Artillery in
Trunks of Trees, now ascending almost Perpendicular Heights, and
traversing the most Terrific Ravines, but all difficulties are overcome,
and the Gallant Army is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
Plains of Italy,
The whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
Messrs. Southby, introducing, amongst various novelties, the most
admired feux d'artifice of former seasons, jets d'eau, water rockets,
revolving piecei, a magnificent Transparency fifty feet in height,
painted by Kessrs. Denson, representing Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by warlike emblems, insignia of
honour, flags, taaphies,&c., amidst a cerruscatlon of various coloured
Ares.
On Thursday, July 4, a GRAND FETE in aid of the Funds of the
Linen-drapers, Silic.mercers, Lacemen's, Haberdashers, and Hosiers'
Institution. . . _

Admission, lc

D RATH OF VISCOUNT CANTALUPI3.-IVe regret
to announce the demise, after a very short and painful illness,
of Viscount Cantalupe, eldest son of the Earl and Countess
Delawarr, who expired at his father's residence in Upper
Grosvenor-street yesterday afternoon shortly before one
o'clock. The deceased Viscount was formerly in the Gre-
rather Guards, but retired from that corps about ten years
back. He was born 25th April, 1814.
'IHE WEATHER.—At the Royal Observatory,
Greenwich, the mean daily reading Of the barometer was
above 30 in. on the last five days of the week ; the mean of
the week was 30.052 in. The mean temperature, which was
53 deg. on Sunday, rose gradually to 68 deg. on Saturday,
on which day the highest in the sun was 96 deg. The mean
. temperature of the week was6o deg. 1 sec. On Sunday and
Monday the mean was 8 deg, and 5 deg. lower than the
average of the same days in. seven- years; it then rose
higher than the average, and on Friday and Saturday was
about 8 deg. above it.