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MRS. TROLL OP E'S NEW NOVEL,
" PET TICOAT GOVERNMENT"
WILL BE PUBLISHED IMMEDIATELY, in 3 vols.
And those who desire early copies should send their orders to the
Libraries without delay.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

TO the PROPRIETORS of EAST INDIA
STOCK.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
The retirement of your much respected Director, Francis Warden,
Esq , having created a vacancy in the direction of your affairs, I take
the earlies topportunity of informingyou that it is my intention to pro
ceed to the Ballot which is fixed for the 31st inst. Encouraged by
the numerous friends who favoured me with 1,026 votes at the for-
mer Election, and by many Proprietors who were on that occasion
engaged to my opponent, and who have new promised me their sup-
port, I look forward to the ensuing Ballot with a well-founded hope
of success.
To those Proprietors who have not yet declared themselves, I beg
to say that I should feel greatly honoured by their support. As the
ground of my solicitation I have to offer to them the testimony of my
puolic services in India as the best assurance for my useful services
in this country.
My Committee will sit daily at the London Tavern, where all
notices of change of residence and other communications will be
thankfully r, mired, and the necessary papers fur such of my friends
as mar prefer voting by proxy shall be immediately forwarded
to them.

I have the honour to be,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient and faithful servant,
H. T. PRISSEP.

London Tavern, 1 ith July, 1850.

TO THE PROPRIETORS OF EAST
STOCK.
_ _

Ladies and Gentlemen,
A Vacancy having occurred in the East India Direction by the
retirement of Mr. Warden, I have the r, onour to announce
to you that, in acconinnee with the intimation contained in
my letter of the 2d May last, it Is my intention to
proceed to the ballot, which is fixed for the 111 st Instnt,
and I respectfully solicit the votes and support of such
Proprietors as have not yet declared themselves. My Com-
mittee will meet daily at the London Tavern, where the attendance
of my friends is earnestly requested.
I have the honour to be,
Ladles and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN CARNAC MORRIS,
Late of the Madras Civil Service.
Committee Room, London Tavern, 17th July, 1850.

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HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
GRAN) EXTRA NIGHT
It Is respectfully announced, that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT
will take place

TO-MORROW EVENING,
When will be presented (the first time these two years) Donizetti's
Opera,

LA FIGLIA DEL REGGIDIENTO.
Marie, Madame Sontag ; Sulpizio Sergente, Signor F. Lablache;
Corporate, Signor Ferrari ; Tonio, Signor Gardoni.
After which a Divertissement, in which Madlle. Carlotta Grisi and
3fadlle. Amalia Ferraris will appear.
To be followed by Gnecco's celebrated Opera Burn, entitled
LA PIIOVA D'UN OPERA. SERIA.
Corilla, Madame Frezzolini ; Frederico, Signor Calzolari ; Cam-
panone, Signor Lablache.
In the course of the Evening Dona Maria Loreto Martinez, sur-
named the Black Malibran, will appear and sing some of the cha-
racteristic airs of Spain and the Havannah.
With various entertainments in the Ballet Department, in which
3fadlle. Carlotta Grisi, Madame Fetit Stephan, hfadlle. Arnalla Fer-
raris, &c., will appear.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
EXTRA NIGHT.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed with the following powerful cast, Meyerbeer's
grand Opera,

LE PROPHETE,
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 ; Jean of
Leyden, Signor Mario ; Count Oberthal, Signor Tagliafico ; Sergeant,
Sginor Lavia ; Peasants, Signori. Rommi and Soldi ; Giona, Signor
Maralti ; Malthisan, Signor Polonini ; Zaccaria. Herr Formes.
The Choir in the grand Coronation Scene in the third Act will
combine 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 Madlie. Louise Taglioni (as danced by them at
the Grand Opera at Paris), and comprises the celebrated Quadrilles
des Patineurs.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, M. Costa.
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,
Will be reproduced the celebrated Drama of THE WEPT OF THE
WISH-TON-WISH. Principal characters uy Messrs. Hughes, Cul-
'enford, Wright, 0. Smith ; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar.
After which a new Terpsicorian Burlesque Entitled ESMERALDA.
Characters by Messsrs. 0. Smith, Wright, P. liledford ; Madame
Celeste, Miss Woolgar, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with a new and original Farce, in the
Vulgar 'longue, to be called JACK IN THE GREEN ; or, Hints on
Etiquette.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Eighth Appearance of Madlle. RACHEL.
THIS EVENING,
The Entertainments will commence at Eight o'clock, with
ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR.
Adrienne, Madlle. Rachel.
Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
/3, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, which
is open daily from Eleven tat Five o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPFIITIIEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Patty.
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 AM.ley's every evening.
Crowded 'louses to witness the attractive and magnificent Spectacle
of Mazeppa, which, with brilliant novelties in the Wonders of the
Arena, form the most varied and attractive Entertainments in the
Metropolis

THIS EVENING,
Will he produced Lord Byron's gorgeous Spectacle of 3IAZEPPA
an 4 the WILD HORSE.
To be succeeded by an inimitable Display of Batty's Feats of
Equitation in the Clime Olympique.
To conclude with THE LONDON CARRIER.
Box-office open From Eleven till Four
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

ader the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Roya 1
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
A Special Performance (by desire) on FRIDAY next.
Re-Engagement of 3f. JULLIEN.
The new Irish Quadrille, the '‘ Hibernian," composed by M. Jullien.
0 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 Gram! Ghorka March, performed for the first time before the
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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. Hanson for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to the Public as a chef-d'oeuvre of art, and not
,nferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
valuable Presents from the Queen.
The Musical Department will be conducted by Mons. Jullien and
Mr. Godfrey. It will be the aim of the Establishment to offer
for the gratification of the Subscribers and the Public, the
most Splendid Military Band in the Kingdom ! ! Selected
from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and Foot Guards, and the
most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list of angagements will, it is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowledged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will be fully. maintained I The Repertoire of Music
will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Operas in this and other countries. Solo-Players—Messrs. Koenig,
Lazarus, Prosperre, Colinet, Pratten, Jarrett, Sonnenberg, Sommers,
and Winterbotham.
During the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the colelorated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Crossing the Alps! Showing a general view of the Region of the
Alps, stretching from the small mountain lake in the foreground to
the distant 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,
snd the Gallant Army is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
Plain sof Italy.
The whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
Messrs. Southby, introducing, amongst various novelties, the most
admired feux d'artiflce of thriller seasons, jets Wean, water rockets,
revolving pieces, 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, trophies, &c., amidst a cerruscation of various coloured
fires.
The complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe. The extensive gas
fittings by Messrs. Botcherby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-

garden.
On TUESDAY, July 23, the Royal South London Floricultural
Society will hold their Third Grand Miscellaneous Flower show, on
which occasion an extra Brass Band, with all the other attractions
of the Gardens. Doors open at One.
Admission. Is.

HIGH WATEK AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tau Dav —morning
M rain. after 7 i Evening 20 min. after 8
To-Moiaow—morning 45 min. after 8 I Evening 27 min. after 9

THE WEATHER.—Sute OFFICE/ JULY 17.
THERMOMETER, IN TINE SHADE/
82—highest since noon yesterday.
59—lowest this morning and during the night.
74—this day, at noon.
BAROMETER, 2915.
WAD S.E.—elondy, sultry weather.

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