The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-26 00:00:00

NEW NOVEL, BY JOHN MILLS ESQ.
Now ready at all the Librarios, In 3 vols.,
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R-•e 0 N T Y.
By JOHN MILLS. Esq.
Author of
" ill?, OLD ENGLISH tIENTLEMAN," Ert.
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the Turf and the Fiat. In no one instance has ne been
par more g
b-)o happy
t in he presaa. 'Our County,' is a vivaciou and saluk
—full of fron, andlun, and yet so nicely adapted, vs to make Its suc-
cess certain in every quarter.' --Afessenger. • •
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Rtyt AT. ITALIAN OPERA., COY ENT-GARDEN.
FOUR EXTRA NIGHTS AT REDUCED PRICES.
The Directors have the honour 'to announce that the Subscription
Nights having beta concluded on Saturday la-t, they will give FOUR
ADDITIONAL Madame
at
V Reduced Prices.
Last Appearance ofiardot.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be performed Meyerbeer's Grand Opera,
LE PROPECE tE,
Madame Ylardot (the original representative of the Fart at
the Grand Opera in Paris) ; Bertha, Madame Castellan (the original
representative of the part at the Grand Opera in Paris ; Jean of
Leyden. Signer Mario ; Ceunt °bertha!, Signor Tagliatico ; Sergeant,
Sginor Levitt ; Peasants, Signori Rommi and Soldi ; (Rona, Signor
Maralti Malthisen, Signor Polonini ; Zaccaria. Herr Formes.
The Choir in the grand Coronation Scene in the thrd ?Let will
combine the I owers of a full Orchestra, the Military Band., the
Chorus. And Organ.
The incidental Ballet in the Skating one will be supported by
M. Alexandre and 31,aille. Loul;:e Taglioni (as danced by them at
the Grand Opera at Paris), and comprises the celebrated Quadrilles
des Patineurs.

On WEDNESDAY,
Will be produced, the First Act of Beilint's celebrated Opera,
NORMA.
To be followed by Donizetti's Opera.
L'ELISI it D'A.MORE.,
Composer, Director of the Mniic.. and Conductor, M. Costa.
On FRIDAY,--
Will be performed Moziart's Opera of
DON GIOVANNI.
Donna Anna, Time. Grist ; Elvira, Malta. Vera ; Zerlina, Mme.
Castellon ; Leporello, Herr Formes: Don Giovanni, S:g. Tamburi
D oni n
Masetto, Poioninl; Commeudatore, Sig. Tagliafleo ; and
Ottavio, Sig. Mario. -
The Opera will be supported by a Triple Orchestra and Double
C ores.

To conclude- with the first act of the new Opera,
L t JUIVE.
Including the Grand Procession of unWards of 600 persons.
Oh SATURDAY.
Will be performed,with the foll Owing powerful cast, Meyerbeer's
grand Opera,
.L4ES 'HUGUENOTS.
Valentina, Madartte"Grisi ; Margarita di Valois, Madame Cas-
tellon; Dama d'Onore,.Madlle. Cottl ; Urban°, Madile. de Merle;
the Huguenot Soldier, Signor Lavla ; Il Conti di San Bris, Signor
Tagliatico; Ii Conti 'di Nevers. M. Massol ; De Cosse, Signor
Luigi Mei ; De Rutz, Signor Polonini ; Meru, Signor Rommi;
Maur.vert, Slgno. Soldi ; Capitano della Guardia, dig, or Talamo ;
Marcello,,llerr Formes; and Raul di Nangis, Signor Mario.
Scene, Direa Messrse Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The Scenery ty- . Grieve and Teibin the Dresses by
Mrs.. Bailey and Mine. Marzio the Appointments by Mr. Bia-
mire ; the Mac .incry by Mr. Alien ; the Dances arranged bj M.
Alexandre : and ,he Spectafie under the d rection of Mr. k. Harris.
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock.
Boxes for four, .Pit tier, 21. 2a.,:,; ditto, Grand, 3/. 35. ; first and se-
;mud do., 21. 2s. ; tliir.i. and f urth do., I/. lis. 6d. ; Orchestra Stalls,
10s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre Stalls, ss. ; Pit, 55. ; Amphitheatre, 2s 6d.

THF/ATRE IL9Y4L, HATIdARKET.
Mae. Webster, Sole Lease.; and Manager, Old Brom pton.
For fw nightsr,
onl3, Adelphi company and Adelphi Pieces.
• THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the Comedy of PAUL PRY. Harry Stanley,
Mr. Boyce; Witherton, Mr. Cullenford ; Colonel Hardy, Mr. Lem-
aert ; Paul Pry, Mr. Wright; Marian, MU Harding.
Arter which an, entirely new Extravaganza, entitled DO
WIES [IC ECONOMY. John Grnmly, Mr. Wright ; Mrs. Grumly,
Mrs. F. Matthews
To conclude with THE ENCHANTED ISLE.

ASTLEY''.4* ROYAL AMPIIITHES.TRE.
Proprietor and- Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The best ventilated Theatre in London.
Crowded Houses to-witness the attractive and magnifisent Spectacle
of Mazepps, which, with brilliant no.veltios in the Wonders of the
Arena, form the Most attractive Entertainments in the
Metropolis.

TEUS EVENING,
Will be produced Lord-Byrotia gorgeous Spectacle of MAZEPPA
end the WILD IitIRSE. Mazeppa, Mr. N. T. Hicks.
To be succeedeti by an inimita'-de nt Liatty's Feata of
Ir.anitatien in the Cirque Olympique, by the Male and female Eves-
plans, and re-appearance of Madlle. Gordon'.
To conclude With si favourite Fdrce.
lioz-ottledd pen From Eleven till Four

Stage Manager. Mr.W.- West.

Ades the Patronage of her Most Graciotts Majesty, his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, tee. flee.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
Another splendid Elephant.
Promenade Concert, conducted by Mr. Godfrey—Select Programme
of Ancient and Modern Music.
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, Fainted, and produced by Mr.
D anson and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, tee. &c. The
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Denson for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to the Public as a chef-d'eeuvre 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 is conducted by Mr. Godfrey. It will
be the aim of the Establishment to offer for the gratification of the
Subscribers and the Public, the moil Splendid Military :Band in the
Kingdom. ! 1 Selected from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and
Foot Guards. and the most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list ,d' engagements will, it is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowledged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will he filly 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. Lazarus,
Prosperre. Egerton, Crozier, Webb, Holt, Etc.
During the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the eele`erated Picture y David, of Buonaparte
Crossing the Alps! Showing a general viebw
of the Region ef 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-tamed Monastery. A portion of the French
Army is first seen "en bivouac," presently the drums beat to arm.,
and amid the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
commence the Ascent. The Soldiers are seen dragging the Artillery in
Trunks 01 Trees, now ascending almost Perpendicular Heights, and
traversing the most Terrific Ravines, but all difficulties are overcome,
end the Gallant Airny 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 meet
adnitreVerix d'artifice of former seasons, Jets d'eiu, water rockets,
revolving' pieces,' a magnlliceßt 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, ti,iphies,&c., amidst a corruScetion of various coloured
fires.
The complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe. The extensive gar
fittings by Messrs. Botclierby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-
garden.

Admissinis. Is.

On Wednesday, Septem'te; 4, the Royal South London Floricultu-
ral Society will hold their Las Grand Dahlia, Hollyhock, and Mis-
cellaneous Flower Show, o-en to till Exh•biters. Every Exertii,n
has been used to render this the most attra:tive Exhibition of the
Season. An extra Brass Band will attend. All the unrivalled at-
tractions of the Gardens, and extra Fireworks, by 6outhby. Doors
open at One. Admission, One .hiking.

Gif WATER Al LONDON RRIDOE.
TEIS DAY Morning 54 min. after 3 I Evening 10 min after 4
To-Mosaow— Meriting 27 min. after 4 I Eveniaz 43 ann. alter 4

TUE WEATHER.—Sori OFFICE, Ausaust 26.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
67—highe,t since noon yest,:rday.
43—lowest this morning and during the night.
67-- thi3 day, at noon. '

BAIIO34ItTER, 30-02.
WM) W.N.W.— light breeze and fine.
YESTERDAY.--Morning, dull, stormy weather ; Afternoon
heavy showers.

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LONDON, MONDAY. AUGUST 26, 1850.

Perhaps no recent event connected with railway
management' excited a deeper sensation than the
strike of the engine-drivers and firemen of the East
era- Counties Railway. On Monday last no less than
179 persons simultaneously resigned the situations
they bed previously held in the company's service,
and left the directors sod manaeers to supply their
places as they best cruld. The interest; of the share-
holders and the community in general were alike in•
volved in the result. The former trembled for their
dividends, the latter for their safety, and, according
to the usual custom, there was on both sides a very
general dieposition to censure the board of manage-
ment. Before the real merits of the case could possi-
bly be-known flippant opinions were expressed con-
deninatory of the directors. They were accused of
intolerable tyranny, of grinding and paltry parsimony,
of a reckless indifference to the public safety
and to the comfort and happiness of those
who had
,served them honestly and faithfully
for many successive years. It was asserted by an
anonymous correspondent of a leading journal, that
they ,(the directors) did not hesitate to commit the
lives of hundreds to the keeping of perfectly ignorant
drivers, in order to grind Is. 6(1. a day out of the
hari-earned wages of those who had made themselves
masters of their business." As is generally the case,
the parties most ignorant of the facts expressed the
most authoritative judgments, and required no further
evidence to induce them to decide in favour of the
seceders, and against their quondam employes.
Such was the state of affairs when the general half-
yearly meeting of the company was held, on Thurs-
day, at the London Tavern. It was generally anti-
cipaled that the proceedings, seldom of a very orderly
character, would have been even more stormy than
usual, and the quotations of prices in the share list
proved that the dealers on the Stock Exchange parti-
cipated in the opinion. We believe that Eastern
Counties stock was never qu:,ted at a lower
figure than on the 21st and the morning
of the 22d instant. The clever, lucid, and
satisfactory explanations afforded by Mr. BUTTS
of the entire circumstances c.f the unfortunate trans-
action completely removed the misapprehensions that
bad previously existed, and set the minds of the share-
holders at rest. Never was an assembly more tho-
roughly convinced of the it justiee of the accusations
that had been preferred. Those who came prepared
to find fault were the loudest in their applause, and
there was an unanimity on the question rarely exhi-
bited by any company, but-pertect:y unparalleled at
the Eastern Counties.

It was not that Mr. BETTS made any attempt at
display; such as is generally resorted to, in order to
cury away s meeting, The principal cam of hia