The Sun.
London, England, 1850-04-30 00:00:00

TO the PROPRIETORS of EAST INDIA
STOCK.

Ladies and Gentlemen.
The Ballot for the Election of a Director of the East India Com-
pany having been fixed for To-morrow, the let May,
I do myself the honour of soliciting your support open that occa-
sion, and of requesting that if any of my friends, desirous of voting
by proxy. have not yet received the requisite papers, they will have
the goodness to favour me with an intimation of their wishes.
With the expression of my grateful acknowledgments to the
friends whose support has enabled me to look with the utmost con-
Wine@ to the result of the
lehave the honour to te,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient and faithful servant,
H. T. PRINSEP.
London Tavern, April 30, 1850.

Now in course of publication,
NEW EDITION of EVELYN'S DIARY
AND CORRESPONDENCE.
Revised, with Additional Notes, uniform with the New Edition of
" Pepy's Diary." To be completed in 4 vols., price 103. 6d. each,
bound. Vole. I. and 11., comprising the Diary, are now ready.
" Uniform with the recent edition of Pepy's this interesting and
important work of the learned and courtly Evelyn will be a valuable
addition to every library."--Post.
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"No library can be complete without this standard work,
Globe.

" The new edition of this valuable book will meet with it warm
welcome from the public. It is impossible to overrate the interest
and value of a diary and correspondence written by such a man as
Evelyn, and in such times as those of Charles 1., Oliver Cromwell,
Charles 11., James IL, and William."—Weekly Chronicle.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

THE NEW WORK ON NINE V.E H
By the Rev. J. P. FLETCHER,
Minister of St. Saviour's Church, Haverstock Hill,
Including
TRAVELS IN MESOPOTAMIA, ASSYRIA, &c.
IS 170 W READY AT ALL THE BOOKSELLERS.
In 2 vols., post Svo., 21e., bound.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great 3larlborongh-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
A Grand Classical, Dramatic, Miscellaneous Concerted
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT will be given early in the month
of MAT, selected from the following admired authors :—Weber,
Spohr, Purcell, M. Loeke, Spontini, Paesiello, Meyerbeer, CIITIR.
resa, Haydn, Beethoven, Rossini, and embracing several highly
interesting novelties. On this occasion will appear Madame Sontag,
Parodi, Mdlle. Giuliani, Miss Catherine Hayes, Mdlle. Ida
Bertrand, and Madame Frezzolini ; Signori Calzorali, Sims Reeves,
Baucarde, Coletti, Belletti, Lorenzo, and F. Lablache. Herr
Muller and Signor Lablache, supported by all the Instrumental and
Choral resources of the Theatre.
The whole under the direction of Mr. Balfe.
Amongst other novelties, Madame Sontag will bave the honour to
sing the Swiss Airs," by Eckert, and the variations on "Ah vous
dirai-je," by Adolphe Adam, as sung by her with the most enthusi-
astic success at the Concerts of the Grand Conservatoire of Paris;
in addition to which will be presented a Trio for three Tenors, a Trio
for throe Basses, and a Trio tor three Sopranos.
Fall particulars will be shortly announced.

VIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
The Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public are respectfully informed
that a Grand Extra Night will take place
On THURSDAY, May 2,
When will be presented (for the first time this season) Bellies cele-
brated Opera.

LA SONNAMBULA.
Arnim, Madame Sontag ; Lisa, Mdlle. Malporate ; Count Ro-
dolphe., Signor Belletti ; Elvin°, Signor Baucarde.
Director of the Music and Conductor, Mr. Belie.
In the course of the evening will be presented (for the first time)
a new and original Grand Pas de Trois (composed by M. Paul
Taglioni, the Music by Signor Pugni), entitled
LES GRACES,
By lldlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni, and Wile. Amalie

Ferraris.

With other Entertainments, in which Mr. Sims Reeves, and
Signori Celett! and Lablache will appear.
To conclude with the last scene of the admired Ice Ballet, by M.
P. Taglion!, entitled
LES PLAISIRS DE L'HIVER ; on, Les Patineurs.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box
Office of the Theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented Donizetti's Opera, entitled
LINDA DI CHAMOU'SI.
Linda, Madame Sontag' ; Pierotto, Mdlie. Ida Bertrand ; Antonio,
Signor Colst i ; II Prefetto, Signor Belletti ; IL Marchese di Bois-
fienry, Signor F. Lablache ; Carl), Signor Baucarde.
Between the acts will be presented a selection from the admired
Ballet,

LA ESMERALDA,
Comprising the celebrated Truandaiss, by Mdlle. Carlotta Grist and
M. Charles.
To conclude with the principta Tableau of the highly successful
new Grand Ballet, by M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
LES METAMORPHOSES,
By Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. Marie Million!, Mdlle. Amalie
Ferraris, M. Charles, and M. P. Taglion!.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
THIS EVENING
Will be produced (for the third tune}, with new scenery, dresses,
and deeorations, a grand opera, founded on Rossini's celebrated
wtalt, " Lose in Egitto," with the alterations and additions by the
Composer, entitled

Z 0 It .
Ana's, Madame Casten= ; Sinaide, Madile. Vera ; Nicotri, Mdma.
d'Okolski ; Merismane, Signor Tambur ni ; Zora, Mon. Zelger (his
2d appearance at the Royal Italian Opera) ; Babias, Signor Lavia ;
Osiris, Signor Tagliaflco ; The Oracle. Signor roloniai ; Aufkie,
Signor Sohn; and Amenoti, Signor Tamberitit.
The Divertisement in the third act will be supported by Monsieur
Alexandre and Madite. Louise Taglioni.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The Doors will be opened at Half-past Seven, and the performances
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commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit, may be had (for the night
or reason), at tho Box-office of the Theatre, which is open from Ten
till Five.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Positively the last appearances but One of the eminent comedlens
M. Samson and Madile. Denain, and the first appearances of Mons
Regnier and Mudlle. Nathalie.
TO.MORROW EVENING

The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock precisely, with
(for the first time in this country) Scribe's celebrated Comedy, in
Five acts, entitled _ _

L CAMARADERIE ; on, La Courte-Echelle.
Le Comte de Miremont, M. Samson ; Bernardet, M. Replier ;
Cesarine, Madlle. Denain ; Zoe, Madlle. Nathalie.
The Box-office of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
rive
Boxes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-
street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
T Lessee has great pleasure in stating that the growing attraction
of the Grand Easter Spectacle of the
DEVIL'S RING, _ . .

Togi they with the urgent recommendation from all quarters that It
should be continued, has induced him to make such arrangements
as will meet the general wish, and supersede, fur the present, the
necessity of closing the Theatre.

Revival of *abodes' classical Tragedy of

ANTIGONE.

The Manager begs to inform the public that he has yielded to the
general solicitation which demands the revival of this beautiful
Greek Play, and it will be produced TO-MORROW EVENING,
with new scenery, dresses, and appointments, and all the Grand
Choruses by Dr. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, adapted to the
modern stage by W. Bartholomew, Esq. Creon, Mr. Vadenhoff ;
Antigone, Miss Vandenhoff.

THIS EVENING,
Will be presented, by her Majesty's Servants.
JULIUS CASAR. Julius Caesar, Mr. C. Fisher ; Octavius Caesar,
Mr. Everett; Mark Anthony, Mr. Anderson; Brutus, Mr. Vandei:.
Koff; Cassius, Mr. Cooper; Casca, Mr. Emery; Calphurnia, Mrs.
Ternan ; Portia, Miss Phillips.
After which 'PILE DEVIL'S RING ; or, Fire, Water, Earth,
and Air. In Three Acts and Four Elements.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a new drama, called
THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD.

Dr. Primrose, Mr. Webster ; Squire Thornhill, Mr. H. Vanden-
hoff ; Mr. Burehill, Mr. Stuart ; Moses, Mr. Buekstone ; Mrs. Prim-
rose, Mrs. Keeley ; Olivia, Miss Reynolds ; Lady Blarney, Miss P
Horton ; Miss Skeggs. Mrs. Fitzwilliana.

___To conclude wiiii. the Last Edition of IVANHOE, with all the
newest improvements.

Cedric the Saxon, Mr. J. Bland ; Sir Briant de Bore Cnilbert, Mr.
Selby; Sir Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; Wamba, Mr. Buck.
mono ; Isaac of York, Mr. Keeley; Robin Hood, Mrs. Fitzwilltarn ;
Bobeoca, Miss P. Horton.
The Box-ofliae Is under the direction of Mr. 1. T. Archer.

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

Will be performed the celebrated drama of THE MYSTERIOUS
STRANGER. Count Henry Beausoleil, Mr. Hughes; Count
Vanilla, Mr. Boyce ; Captain Gasconade, Mr. Worrell; *
Madame Celeste ; Duplumet, Mr. Cullenford ; Madlle. de Nantelle:
3liss E. Harding.
TN be followed by a grand historical Spectacle Vaudeville, entitled
P LAYING rntsr FIDDLE ; or, Follow my Leader Principal
Characters by Messrs. P. Bedford, Lambert, Madame Celeste, Miss
Woolgar, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with MY PRECIOUS BETSY. Characters by Messrs.
Wriwlat, Bedford, Worrell; Miss Harding, and Mrs. F. Matthews.

ROYAL LYCEUM" THEATRE
THIS' EVENING

Will be performed NOT A BAD JUDGE.
To be followed by DELICATE GROUND.
To conclude with (26th time) a Lyrical, Comical Pastoral, entitled
"SION and fpHIGENIA, altered from the text of David Garrick.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Harley, F. Matthews, R. Roxby,
F. Cooke; MiNs St. George, Miss Kenwortby, Miss H. Gilbert,
Mrs. llumby, Miss Oliver, Miss Manners, and Miss Martindale.
Al applications for Private Boxes must be made to Mr. Alicro ft
15, New Bond-street.
The
11"-°Mee, adjoining the Theatre, in Wellington-street, is
open daily from
Ten to Six o'clock, under the superintendence of
Mr. T. F. Bennett.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
TIII4 EVENING.
Will be repeated its complete form) Auber's Opera of
GUSTAVUS THE THIRD.
Gustavus. Mr. W. Harrison; Oscar, Miss L. Pyne • Ankastrom, Mr.
Weiss ; Ribbing, Mr. G. Barker ; De Horn, Mr. R. Latter; Christian,
Mr. Wynn ; Countess Ankastrom, Mcille. Nau ; Arvedson, Madame
Macfarren ; Principal Folic, Mdlio. Celeste Stephan,
After which a New Grand Tale of Enchantment, with splendid
Scenery, Costumes, and Appointments; extensive Machinery, &c.,
entitled
THE QUEEN OF THE ROSES ; or, The Sorcerer of Candahar.
Principal characters by Messrs. Ryder, Forman, Honey, Craven ;
Miss Louisa Howard, Miss Saunders, and Miss YUlars.

ASTLE Y'S ROYAL AMPHIT EIEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Triumphant quccess of the new grand Easter Spectacle of Enchant-
ment. Artiste,
—Reappearance of that extraordinary and talented
THIS EVENING
Madlle. Gardoni, on the Tight Rope.

The Entertainments will commence at Seven o'clock, With
Fitzball's magnificent Spectacle, entitled
THE FOUR SONS OF AYMON ; or The Days of Charlemagne.
Produced with great splendour, and introducing the who's of the
vast resources of this Establishment, Including the beautiful Stud,
together with the Camels, Zebras, &c., &c.
To be succeeded by the talented Male and Female Artists of the
Establishment.
To conclude with the interesting Melodrama of
MEG MURDOCK ; or, the Fatal Glen.
Box•office open From Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

SIN AND SORROW.-- conversa-
tion The just now in the higher circles is the publication of a work
of a singularly interesting character,nndetrhtohuegthitalenoofye"l,Siint
and Sorrow." It has been stated that, .
bears so high a moral tendency, as to elevatedittvhearyt
iftamr above
the the level of ordinary books of this class, an
placed with advantage in the hands of any
.on_.e capable of
profiting from well drawn p ctures of human trial. The story
possesses another attraction in being the first work of a lady
much esteemed in the best society for her talents, and a near
relative of the Marquis of Sligo.
DEATH OF Wm. ROCHE, Esq.—Wm. Roche, Esq.,
late M.P. for Limerick, died at that city on Saturday morn-
ing. Mr. Roche took leave of public life in July, Mil ; and
it was a remarkable incident in hie political career, that
when pressed to declare himself a Repealer, upon the eve of
an election, and when his return was threatened by the
champions of that measure, the late Daniel O'Ccnnell de-
clared in Limerick that " William Roche was the only man
in Ireland from whom lie would not demand a pledge.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE DUCHESS Ole' MARLIO-
The mortal remains of the young and much-
,.cheAs of Marlborough were interred on Friday
' —T.: ?, family mausoleumAs subject
eßcltenotifeimmupcahlace.
'4 .>.j,-' n 1- , was attended by the Marquis of Blandford,
c/'
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.till,
, Lord Alan Churchill, the Ilon. Major
'''.--.s" -e.J. S. Smythe, Mr. W. Beckett, and Mr. S.
2... ':.!' • , iekaKei , t drtrt lonson, a near relative to her Grace the
se: 3ils •! , • ar borough, was unable to attend in come-
'4 .• • •,..-a. ~,i' -reindispoition.
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