The Sun.
London, England, 1850-05-02 00:00:00

a E NEW WORK ON NINEVEH.
By the 11.4 v. J. P. FLETCHER,
Illinister of St. Saviour's Church, Ilaverstock
Including
TRAVELS IN MESOPOTAMIA, ASSYRIA, &c.
IS NOW READY AT ALL THE BOOKSELLERS.
In 2 vols., post 8 vo., 215., bound.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Immediately, in 3 vols.,
SECOND EDITION of AIR. WARBURTON'S
" REGINALD HASTINGS ;"
AN HISTORICAL icOMANCE.
OPINIONS OP THE PRESS.
*. As an historical romancist Mr. Warburton takes a first wrangler's
ary Gazette. " Reginald is a nigher approach to
Scott's marvellous creations than we have read."—Critic. " In
manliness of style and mastery of subject Mr. Warburton comes
nearer to Sir Walter Scott than any writer of modern times."—
Atlas. " The characters are delineated with admirable distinct-
ness."—John Bull. " Developed with wondrous power."--Bri-
tannla. "No historical tale of greater power has been written
Race gir Walter Scott."—.Messenger. " The tattles are strikingly
powerful, with a high military air."—Naval and Military Gazette.
. Without losing one jot of historical accuracy, the work abounds
with all the startling wildness of romance."—Morning Herald.
Henry Colburu, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

[ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.'
if _IL A ,;rand Classical, Dramatic, Miscellaneous Concerted
lIIISICAL ENTERTAINMENT will be given early in the month
of MAY, selected from the following admired authors :—Weber,
Spohr, Purcell, M. Locke, Spontini, Paesiello. Meyerbeer, Cima-
rosa, Haydn, Beethoveh, Rossini, and embracing several highly
interesting novelties. On this occasion will appear Madame Sontag,
Mdlle. Parodi, Mdle. Giuliani, Miss Catherine Hayes. Mdlle. Ida
Bertrand, and Madame Frezeolini ; Signori Calzorali, Sims Reeves,
Baucarde, Coletti, Belletti, Lorenzo, and F. Lablacha. 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 Yong
dlrai-Je," by Adolphe Adam, as sung by her with the most enthusi-
astic success at the Concerts of the Grand Conservatoire of Paris ;
'ln addition to which will be presented a Trio for three Tenors, a Trio
for three Basses, and a Trio for three Sopranos.
• Full particulars will be shortly announced.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
Comprising the talents of Madame Songtag, Signori Bancarde, Sims
Reeves, Colettl, Belletti, and Lablache ; Mdlle. Carlotta. Grist,
Marie Taglioni, and 3ldlle. Amapa Ferraris,
Will take place

THIS EVENING,
When will be presented (for the first time this season) Be eele
bratetl Opera.

LA SONNAMIIIILI.
amine, Madame Sontag ; Lisa, Mdlle. Malporate ; Count Ro-
diolpho, Signer Belletti ; Elvino, Mr. Sims Reeves (for this occasion
only).
In the course of the evening -will be presented (for the first time)
a new and original Grand Pas do Trois (composed by M. Paul
Teglioni, the Music by Signor Pugni). entitled
LES GRACES,
Euphrosine, Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi ; Thalia, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni ;
Egle, Mdlie. Amatia Ferraris.
After which selections from Rossini's celebrated Opera.
GUGLIELMO TELL.
Arnoldo, Signor Baucarde ; Guglielmo Tell, Signor Celetti; Walter,
Signor Lablache.
To conclude with the last scene of the admired Ice Ballet, by M.
I'. Taglioni, entitled
LES PLAISIRS DE L'HIVER ; ou, Les Patineure
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box
Office of the Theatre.
On Saturday next, May 4, will be presented Verdi's celebrated
Opera, I Duo Foseari.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
THIS EVENING
A GRAND EXTRA NIGHT
Will take place, on which occasion will be performed (for the first
time this season) Meyerbeer's Grand Opera,
LES HUGUENOTS.
Valentina, Madame Grisi ; Margarita di Valois, Madame Cas-
tellan; Dama d'Onore, .Madlle. Cottl ; Urbano, Madile. de Merle ;
the Iluguenot Soldier, Signor Lavia ; 11 Conti di San Bris, Signor
Tagliafico ; II Conte di revers. M. Massol ; De Cosse, Signor
Luigi • lei ; De Retz, Signor Polonini ; Meru, Signor Rommi ;
liattrevert, Signo; Seidl ; Capitano della Guardia, Signor Talamo ;
Marcelo; Herr Formes.; and Baal di Nangis, Signor Mario.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The Doors will be opened at llalt-past Seven, and the performances
commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit, may be had (for the night
season), at tha Boa-office of the Theatre, which is open from Ten
111 Five.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Positively the last appearances of the eminent comedlens, M.
Samson and Widile.l)enain, and the second appearances of Mons.
Regnier and Madlie. Nathalie.
TO-MORROW EVENING
The Performances will commence at Half-past Seven o'clock pre-
cisely, with
lIEUR ET MALHEUR.
After which (for the last time in this country) Scribe's ce'.ebrated
Comedy, in Five acts, entitled
• L, CAMARADERIE ; on, La Courte-Echelle.
Le Comte de Miremont, M. Samson ; Bernardet, M. Regnier;
Esarine, 3ladlle. Detrain; Zoe, Madlle. Nathalle.
The itox-ottice of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
F "lye
Boxes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-
street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee has great pleasure in stating that the growing attraetion
of the Gram" Easter Spectacle of the
DEVIL'S RING,
Together 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, for the present, the
necessity of closing the Theatre.
THIS EVENING,
Will be presented. by her Majesty's Servants.
The Tragedy of HAMLET. Hamlet, Mr. James Anderson ;
Ghost, Mr. Cooper ; Claudius, Mr. Diddear ; Polonius, Mr. Baker ;
Gertrude, Mrs. Ternan; Ophelia, Miss F. Huddart.
After which THE DEVIL'S RING ; or, Fire, Water, Earth,
and. Air. In Three Acts and Four Elements.

TNLEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
"Hl, EVENII,4I,
Will be performed a new drama, called
TILE YICAIt OF WAKEFIELD.

Dr. Primrose, Mr. Webster ; Squire Thornhill, Mr. H. Vanden-
hod' ; Mr. Iturchill, Mr. Stuart ; Moses, Mr. Buckstone ; Mrs. Prim-
rose, Mrs. Keeley ; Olivia, Miss :Reynolds ; Lady Blarney, Miss
Dorton; Miss Skeggs, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with the Last Edition of IVANHOE, with all the
newest improvements.
Cedric the Saxon, Mr. .T. Bland ; Sir Briant de Bcre Gullbert,Mr
Selby ; Sir Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; 19stubs, Mr. Buck-
ssone ; Isaac of York, Mr. Kee!cy; liobin Hood, Mrs. litzwilliam ;
Bobecca, Miss P. Horton.
The 'UAL-ana2 is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THEATRE ROYAL, .DELPHI.
Under the direction (4.l4:lda:lie Celeste.

THIS EVENING,
•
Will be performcd the ccicbratesl Comeay of PAUL PRY. Harry
Stanley, Mr. Boyce.; Witherton, Mr. Cullentiord ; Colonel Hardy, Mr.
Lami,ert ; Paul Pry, Mr. Wright ; Eliza, Miss 11. Coveney ; Marian,
3F53 E. Ilard.ng ; Fticetie, Miss Woolgar.
To be :ollowe.l by a grand historical Spectacle Vaudeville, entitled
PLAYING FIRSP FIDDLE; or, Follow my Leader Principal
Characters by Messrs. I'. Bedford, Lambert, Madame Celeste, Miss
Vtoolgar, and Miss K. Fitzwilliarn.
To conclude with MY PRECIOUS BETSY- Characters by Messrs.
W:.g'ot, !Set:Joni, ‘Vorrell; Miss Harding, and Mrs. F. Matthews.

ROYAL LYCEUM' THEATRE
THIS EVENING
Will Le performed CHARLES THE TWELFTH.
To be followed by THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. Characters by
.14e6;A:s. r'. Matthews and F. Coo%e; Madame Vestris, Miss Julia St.
Geor.re, Miss Dickinson, Miss Kenworthy, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss
Martindale. and Miss L Honner.
lo con, hide with A PRACTICAL MAN.
A'.! applications for Private Poxes mast be made to Mr. Allcrott
15, New Bond-street.
'Tito Box-otlice. wijoinlng the Theatre, in Wellington-street, is
open daily from Tea to Six o'clock, under the superintendence of
Mr. T. F. Bennett