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

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Mr. TRELAWNY begged the Government would use
their influence with Honourable Members who had notices
beforefitin on Thesday night, to give his motion precedence;
" that they would give him some other night, as he
rti;e the session should pass without the subject
• brought under discussion.
teply was given to the application of the Honourable
Gentleman, and the House adjourned at Two o'clock.

THE NEW WORK ON NDIEVEH.
Now ready, in 2 vols., 21s. bound,
NOTES OF A TWO YEARS'
RESIDENCE at NINE VE
And TRAVELS in MESOPOTAMIA, ASSYRIA, &c.
By the Rev. J. P. FLETCHER,
Minister of St. Saviour's Church, Haverstock
" This work cannot fail to excite more than ordinary interest. It
forms an instructive pendant to Mr. Layard's more exclusively an-
tiquarian researches. The reader will meet with valuable informa-
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, HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The nobility, patrons of the Opera, and the public are respect-
, fully.informed that on. THURSDAY next, June 6 (which will be in-
citided in the'Subscription), will be pre, ented, for the first time, an
entirely new grand Opera by Halevy, the Poem by Scribe, founded
on " The Tempest" of Shakspeare, and composed expressly far her
Majesty's Theatre, entitled
LA TEMPESTA.

The Scenery by Mr. Charles Marshall ; the Incidental Dances by
M. Paul Taglloni ; the Costumes by Mr. Combes and Miss Bradley,
under the superintendence of Mme. Copere ; the Machinery by Mr.
D. Sloman; the Appointments by Mr. E. Bradwell.

Dramatis Persole—Alfonso r (King of Naples), Sig. Lorenzo;
Prospero (Duke of Milan), Sig. Coletti ; Antonio (his brother, the
Usurper), Signor F. Lablacho ; Ferdinand (Prince of Naples), Signor
Baucarde ; Trinculo, Mdlle. Parodi ; Sycorax, Mdlle. Ida Bertrand;
Spirit of the Air, Miss Catherine Hayes; Ariel, Mdlle. Carlotta
Grist ; Caliban, Signor Lablache ; and Miranda, Madame Sontag.
Courtiers, Soldiers, Mariners, Elves, Sprites of the Air and of the
Deep, lac.

On this occasion M. Halevy will have the honour to preside in the
Orchestra.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
In consequence of the preparations required for the produc-
tion of the aew grand Opera La Tempesta, the next grand Classical,
Dramatic, Musical Entertainment will not take place at her Majes-
ty's Theatre until FRIDAY 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 his Performances, will take
place on

WEDNESDAY NEXT, JUNE 5,

. •
On wltich 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. Nathalle and M.
Lafont will appear.

The faVourite comedies of LE MARI A'LA CAM:VAGNE
and LES DEMOISELLES DE ST. CYR, will be repeated previous
to M. Regnier's departure.

Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal. Library,
83, 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 BARBIERE I►l STVIGLIA, BY DESIRE.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed (by desire) Rosini's celebrated Ova's,
IL BARBIERE DI SEVIGLIA.

Rosin, Mdlle. Sontag; II Conte d'Almaviva, Signor 4 7alzolarl ;
Figaro, Signor Belletti ; Basilic', Signor F. Lablache; Barto 10, Signor
Lablache.

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

Between the Acts
A DIVERTISSEMENT,
In which Mdlle. Carlotta Grlsi, Mdile. Marie Taglioni, and Mdlle
Amelia Ferraris will appear.

To conclude with the the highly successful new Grand B Wet, by
M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
LES 3IETAMORPHOSES,
BY Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni, Mdlle. Amelia
Ferraris, M. Charles, and M. P. Taglioni.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box
°face of the Theatre.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed Meyerbeer's Grand Opera,

LES HUGUENOTS.
Valentina, Madame Grist; Margarita di Valois, Madame Cas-
tellan; Dama d'Onore, Madlle. Cotti ; Urban°, Madlle. de Xeric ;
the Huguenot Soldier, Signer Lavia ; Il Conti di San Brio, Signor
Tagliaflco ; II Conte di Novara, M. Massol ; Do Cosse, Signor
Luigi Mei ; De Retz, Signor Polonini ; Meru, Signor Rommi;
Maurevert, Signor Soldi ; Capitano delta Guardia, Signor Talamo ;
Marcell°, Herr Formes ; and Raul di Nangis, Signor Mario.
Composer, Director ct the Music, and Conductor, M. Coact.
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock.

Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit, maybe had at the Box•
office of the Theatre, which is open from Ten to Five.

FRENCH FLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
On MONDAY EVENING
The Performances will commence at Half-past Seven o'Clock, with
LA PRIMA DONNA.
After which (wilh curtailments) the Popular Comedy by Ale sAndre
Dumas. of
LES DEMOISELLES DE ST. CRY.
Roger, M. Lafont ; Hercule Dubouloy, M. Regnier ;
Charlotte de 3ferian, Madlle. Nathalie.
To conclude with M. Alfred de Musset's Proverbe.
IL FAUT QUITNE PORTE SOIT OUVERTE OU FERMEE.
Le Comte, 31. Lafonte ; La Marquise, Mdlle. Nathalie.
The Boa-office of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
Five

Boxes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond,
street.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAnLARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Bromptoa.
Pals EVENIN

Will be presented an entirely new and original Comedy,
by Deuglas Jerrold, entitled THE CATSPAW. Captain
Burgonet, Mr. Howe ; Mr. Snowball, Mr. Keeley ; Doctor Petaose,
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 ; ldrs.
Peachdown's Servant, Mr. Coe; Mrs. Peachdown, Miss Reynplds ;
Cassandra, Mrs. L. S. Btickingham ; 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 Gnilbert,2Mr,
Selby; Sir Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; Wamba, Mr. Beck.
stone ; Igasc of York, Mr. Keeley; Robin Hood, Mrs. Fitzwilli tun
Bobecoa, Miss P. Horton.

The Box-office is tinder the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer,

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

Will be performed an entirely original Musical Comic Drama, called
THE WHITE SERJEANTS; or the Buttermilk Voluntmrs.
Mafor Slowmaii, Mr. 0. Smith ; Jemmy Tweezer, Mr. Wri gh t;
Captain Ginger Green, Mr. P. Bedford ; Tommy Rusk, Mr. 11fu n-
yard ; Mane. de Tourville, Madame Celeste; Susan Pockets, Attila
K. Fitzwilliams ; Dolly Duggins, Miss Woolgar.
After which will be produced a new and original Farce, in the
Vulgar Tongue, to be called JACK IN TIIE GREEN ; or, Hints .on
Etiquette.
To be followed by TOM'NODDY'S SECRET.
To conclude with THE DANCING BARBER.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE
THIS EVENING

Will be performed AN APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC
To be followed by an entirely new and original antici-
pation of what may possibly occur one of these days, entit',ed
NOVELTY FAIR; or, Hints for 1851. Characters by Messrs. C'.
Mathews, F. Matthews, Binge, Bellingham, Cooke, and Charh.s ;
Miss St. George, Miss Kenworthy, Miss Glover, Miss Oliver, Mfrs
Eardley, and Miss Martindale.
To conclude with THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. Characters b.r
Messrs. itthews and F. Cooke; Miss Oliver, Miss Julia St .
teorge, Miss Dickinson, Miss Kenworthy, Mrs. Macnamara, M3e s
anti:dale, and Miss E. Bonner. :

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The Enormcus success of the Holiday attractions.
Grand Military Spectacle of the Affghanlstan War. Brilll2,llt
D splay of Equestrian Wonders in the Scenes in the Arena, by t he
first Artistes in Europe.

_
THIS EVENING,
The Entertainments commence at Seven o'clock, wi WI
the immensely successful will
on
threegrand National Dramatis Spectacle Military Equestrian ant 1
aets) entitled
` TILE AFFGHANISTAti WAR; or the Revolt of Cabral and Britt ili
Triumphs in
Produced with every possible care t India.
effects, calling into action the o all its original and magnificeitz t
lishment.
unequalled resources of the estab. •
A Brass Band engaged expressly for the occasion,
and a host ol'
Auxiliaries.
To be succeeded by an inimitable Display f
Equitation in the Cirque Olympique, introducing% Batty's Feats or
the Infant Prodigy, and the diminutive steed liars petite Jeannett let,
Ilarly Novel Act of Menage, and TWOar on .11, in a Dee ~,_
To conclude with the Farce of the GlizooittinlsTight Rop a,
Box•otlice open From Eleven till Four, '
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

Under the Patronage of
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H r
RDENS.
Second week
.ifooMLoonGs.IJCUALLLGIEAN.
ROYAL SURREY
• TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
OPEN every MONDAY,
THURSDAY.
new-modelled Dioramie Pie- ,
Prodigious Success of the entirrely the
ALPS
by Napoleon and his,
*titre representing the PASSAGE o
Army the largest Picture in the Worldtled7ithanidnnpurmodeurcaebdle moving
Figures Figures the size of life. Modelled, painted,
Denson and Son, assisted by Mears. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Dawson 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.
• The Musical Department will be conducted by Mons. Jullienand
Mr. Godfrey. It will be the air of the Establishment to offer
for the gratification of the Subscribers and the
Public,
most Splendid Military Band in the Kingdom
! !
from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and Foot Guards, and the
Selected the
most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list of engagements will, it is hoped, convince the •
Public, that the long-acknowleged excellence of the Band of this •
Establishment will be 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. Koenig,
Lazarus, Prosperre, Colinet, Pratten, Jarrett, Sonnenberg, Sommers,
and Winterbotham.
During the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celebrated 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,
and the Gallant Atmy is seen pursuing its course to the Fertfae
Plains of Italy.
The whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Di zplay of Fireworks, -by
Messrs. Southby, introducing, amongst I, arious novelties, the Most
admired team d'artifice of former seasons, jets d'cau, Water rockets,
revolving pieces, a magnificent Transparency fifty feet in height.
painted by Messrs. 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
*es. 1

—The complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of th
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe. The extensive ge g
fittings by Messrs. Botcherby and Dixon, 23, Bing-street, Coyen
garde .

Admission, Is.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tau DAY —Morning 38 min. after 5 I Evening 0 min. after 6
To-Moasow— Morning 23 min. after 6 I Evening 46 min. after 6