The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-01 00:00:00

The Police and Improvement (Scotland) Bill was read a
third time and passed.
REPORT OF SUPPLY—MAYNOOTH.
Mr. BERNAL brought up the report of supply, and the
resolutions were severally agreed to by the House.
On the vote of 11,0931., for public works in Ireland, being
proposed,
Mr. FORBES moved, as an amendment, to reduce the vote
by the sum of 1,2441., being the amount to be set apart for
Maynooth College.
The CHALNCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER defended the

TOM
The House divided, when there appeared—
For Mr. Forbes amendment ... 55
Against it ... ... 68
Majority ... ' ... —l3
Lord 3. CHICHESTER begged to call attention to the
fact that the wire of the division bell which communicated
wtth an adjoining department being broken, several Hon.
Members who intended to vote did not hear it, and were de-
barred from giving their votes on the division.
The SPEAKER—The Members should be in the House.

Lord J. CHICHESTER was glad he had called attention
to the matter, and hoped the bells would be in a proper state
in future.— (Laughter.)
The report was received.

Lord SEY:',IOIJR obtained leave to bring in a Bill to
confirm certain provisional orders of the General Board of
Health.

CHURCH RATES.
Mr. TRELAWNY begged the Government would use
their influence with 111 nourable Di:embers who had notices
before him on Tuesday night, to give his motion precedence;
or. if not, that they would give him some other night, as he
did not like the session should pass 'without the subject
being brought under discussion.
No reply was given to the application of the Honourable
Gentleman, and the House adjourned at Two o'clock.

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Tr ER .MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The nobility, patrons of the Opera, and the public are respect-
fully informed that on THURSDAY next, June K (which will be in-
cluded in the Subscription), will be presented, for ihe first time, an
entirely new grand Opera by Halevy. the Poem by Scribe, founded
on " The Tempest" of Shakspeare, and composed expressly for her
Majesty's Theatre, entitled
LA TEMPESTA.

The Scenery by Mr. Charles Marshall ; the Incidental Dances by
M. Paul Taglionl ; the Costumes by Mr. Combos and Miss Bradley,
under the superintendence of Mme. Copere; the Machinery by Mr.
D. Sloman ; the Appointments by Mr. E. Bradwell.
Dramatis Personse—Alfonso (King of Naples), Sig. Lorenzo;
Prospero (Duke of Milan), Sig. Coletti ; Antonio (his brother, the
Usurper), Signor F. Lablacha ; Ferdinand (Prince of Naples), Signor
Baucarde ; Trinculo, Mdlle. Farodi ; corax, Mdlle. Ida Bertrand ;
Spirit of the Air, Miss Catherine Hayes; Ariel, Mdlle. Carlotta
Grial ; Caliban, Signor Labiache ; and Miranda, Madame Sontag.
Courtiers, Soldiers, Mariners, Elves, Sprites of the Air and of the
Deep, tc.
On this occasion 3f. Haley will have the honour t 3 preside in the
Orchestra.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
rn consequence of the preparations required for the produc-
tion of the 4 sew grand Opera La Tempesta, the next grand Classical,
Dramatic, Musical Entertainment will not take place at her Majes-
ty's Theatre until FRII /AY MORNING. June 21, on which occasion
M. BENEDICT will give his grand ANNUAL MORNING CON-
CERT, supported by a varied combination of talent. including all the
Immense resources of the establishment, vocal and instrumental.

FRENCH PLAYS
M. Scribe's comedy of LA. CAMARADERIE.
Monsieur REGNIER respectfully announces that his BENEFIT,
and the Last -Night but Three of hls Performances, will take
place on

WEDNESDAY NEXT, JUNE 5,
Otl which occasion. (profiting by the presence of the eminent author
in London), will be represented, for that night only, M. Scribe's
celebrated comedy of
LA CAMARADERIE,

With other entertainments, in which Madlle. Nathalie and M.
Lafont will appear.
*4. The favourite comedies of LE MARL A'LA CAMPAGNE
and LES DEMJISEL I.ES DE ST. CYR, will be repeated previous
to 31. ItegMer's departure. . _ .

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.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
IL EARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA, BY DESIRE.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed (by desire) Rosini's celebrated Opera,
IL BAUBIERE DI SIVIGLIA.

Rosina,lle. Sontag; 11 Conte tl'Almaviva, Signor Calzolarl ;
Figaro, Signor Bellettl ; Basilic), Signor F. Lablache; Bartolo, Signor
Lablache.

In the Lesson Scene Madame Sontag will introduce Rode's cele-
brated variations.

Between the Acts
A DIVERTISSEMENT,

In which Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni, and Mdlle.
Amalia Ferraris will appear.
To conclude with the the highly successful:new Grand Ballet, by
M. Panl Taglioni, entitled

LES 31ETAMORPHOSES,
By 31,111 e. Carlotta Grisi, Mille. Marie Taglloni, Mdlle. Annlia
Ferraris, 2.1. Charles, and 31. P. Taglioni.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box
(Mee of the Theatre.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
T IDA EVENING,
Will be performed 31eyerbeer's Grand Opera.

LES HUGUENOTS.

Valentina, Madame Grist; Margarita di Valois, Madame Cas-
tellan; Dama d'Onore, Madlle. Cotti ; lirbano, Madile. de Merle ;
the Ildguenot Soldier, Signor Layia ; Il Conti di San Bris, Signor
Taglianco ; Ii Conte di Severs. M. Massol ; De Cosse, Signor
Luigi Mel ; De Retz, Signor Polonini ; Meru, Signor Rommi;
Maurevert, Signo- Sold! ; Capitano della Guardia, Signor Taiamo ;
Marcello, Herr Formes ; and Raul di Nangis, Signor Mario.
Composer, Director of the Music. and Conductor, M. Costa.
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock.

T:cket, for the Poxes, :stalls, or the Pit. may he had at the Box•
office of the Theatre, which is open from Ten to Five.

FRENCH FLAYS.—ST. ,JAMF.S'S THEATRE.
On MONDAY EVENING
The Perform•mces will commence ut Half•past Seven o'Clock, with
LA PRIMA DONNA.
After which (with curtailment,) the Popular Comedy by Alexandre
Dumas of
LES DEMOISELLES DE ST. CRY. -
Roger, M. Lnlont; He-cule Dubouloy, M. Regnler ;
Charlotte de Merl in, Maillte. Natha ie.
To conclude with M. Allied de Musset's Proverbe,
IL FAIT QU'UNE TORTE SUIT OUVERTE OU FERMEE.
Le Comte, LI. Lalonte ; La Marquise, Mdlle. Nattalle.
The box-ottice of the Theatre Is open daily Boca Eleven till
Fl re

RoNes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond.
~trcet.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessen and Manager, Old Bromptox.
rut,, ,KvEbri

Will be presented an entirely new and original Comedy,
by Douglas Jerrold, entitled THE CATSPAN. 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;
Duggens, 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,
Selby; Sir Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; IVarnba, Mr. neck.
stone Isaac of York, Mr. Keeley; Robin Hood, Mrs. Fitzwilliain
litobecca, Miss P. Horton.

The Box-oflice is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Arc.ber.

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

Will be performed an entirely original Musical Comic Drama, called
'IHE WHITE SEEJEANTS; or the Buttermilk Volunteers.
Ma or Siowman, Mr. 0. Smith ; Jemmy Tweezer, Mr. Wright ;
Captain Ginge, Green, Mr. P. Bedford ; Tommy Itusk. Mr. Mun-
yard ; Mall e. de Tourrille, Madame Celeste; Susan Pockets, Miss
K. Fitzwilliams ; Dolly Duggins, Miss Woolgar.
After which will be proluced a new and original Farce, in the
Vulgar Tongue, to be called JACK IN TILE GREEN ; or, Hints on
Etiquette.
To be followed by TOM NODDY'S SECRET. •
To conclude with TILE DANCING BARBER.

ROYAL LYCEUM- THEATRE
THIS EVENING
'Will be performed AN APPEAL 'CI) 'I'GB PUBLIC
To be ndiowed by sn entirely new and original antici-
palAn of what may possibly occur one of these days, entitled
NOVELTY FAIR; or, Hints for 1851. Characters by Messrs. C.
Mathews, F. Matthews. Binge, Bellingham, Cooke. and Charles ;
Miss St. Geor,tc, Miss Kenworthy, Miss Glover, Miss Oliver, Miss
Eardlcy, and Miss Martindale.
To conclude with THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. Characters by
Messrs. e. M-tthews and F. Cooke; Miss Oliver, Miss Julia St.
George, Miss Dickinson, Miss Kenworthy, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss
Martindale, and Miss E. Honner.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Zuorm,us success of the Holi.fay attraLtone.
The Grand MilitAry Spectacle of the Aflghanistan War. Brilliant
D ,Play of Equestrian Wonders in the Scenes in the Arena, by the
first Artistes in Europe.

TH,
The Entertainments will commEVENINGence at Seven o'clock, with
the Immensely successful grand National Military Equestrian and
Dramatis Spectacle (in three acts) entitled
THE AFFGHANISTAN WAR ; or the Revolt of Cabral and British
Triumphs in India.
Produced with every possible care to all its original and magnificent
eirec,s. calling into action the unequalled resources of the estab-
lishment.
A Brass Band engaged expressly for the occasion, and a host of
Auxiliaries.
To be succeeded by an Inimitable Display of Batty's Feats of
introducing La Petite Jeannette,
and the diminutive steed flare Bell, in a pecu-
liarly in the CircineOlyrnpiqu,
'.novel Act of Menace, and Mafille. Ciardoni on
She Infant Prodign
the Tight Rope.
with the Farce of the TWO OREGORIES.
P co- nclittle
BoX•oillee open From Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

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new-modelled Dloramie Pis.
DATYIIUTIUtIS)DAYAI.
the entirely
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tare representing the PASSAGEte'lythe ALPS by Napoleon and his
Army ! the largest Picture
'tinted, and produced by Mr.
in the World! with innumerable moving
Wilson, &c. &c. The
fes4s. Adams,
Figures the size of life. Modelled, F.
Danson and Son, assisted by 3-
__, tor many months, and it is
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Danson
confidently submitted to the Fublic as a chef-d'oeuvre of art, and not
Inferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE
vaiusble Presents from the Queen.
has lately been enriched by several
The Musical Department will be conducted by Mons. Jullien and
Mr. Godfrey. It will be the alas of the Establishment to offer
for the gratification of the Subscribers and the Public, the ! ! Selected
most Splendid Militar Hand in the Kingdom
from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and Foot Guards, and the
most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list of engagements will, It is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowleeged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will he fully maintained ! The Repertoire of Music
will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Operas in this, and other countries. Solo-Players—Messrs. Kcenig,
Lazarets, prosp_erre, Colinet, Pratte'', Jarrett, Sonnenberg, Sommers,
and Winterbotildm. ,
Purim; the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celekrated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Grossing the Alps ! Showing a general view of Pie Region of the
Alps, stretching from the small mountain lake in tfie foteground to
the distant snow-clad mountains, crowned by the stupendous Mount
St. Bernard and its far-tamed Monaatery. 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 Al my is seen pursuing Its course to the Fertile
Plains of Italy.
MThe whole to conclude with a.Gorgeons Display of Fireworks, by
Southbe, introducing, .amongst various novelties, the most
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adem"irre.fi felts. et'artitiee of former seasons, jets d'eau, water rockets,
magnificent Transparency fifty feet in height,
0558011, representing Buonapar:e on Horseback
I, surrounded by warl'ke emblems, insiguia of
&c., amidst a cernse dim of various coloured'

.a'lsld3licult machinery, ani the erection of the
rection of Slr. Thos Lowe. The extensive gat
tcherby and ihaon, 23, King-etreet, Covent-

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