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

IHE NEW WORK ON NINEVEH
By the Rev. J. P. FLETCHER,
Minister of St. Saviour's Church, Haverstock Hill,
Including
TRAVELS IN MESOPOTAMIA, ASSYRIA, &c.
IS NOW READY AT ALL THE BOOKSELLERS.
In 2 vols., post Svo., 215., bound.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Immediately, in 3 vols.,

SECOND EDITION of MR. WARBURTON'S
" REGINALD HASTINGS ;"
AN HISTORICAL ROMANCE.
OPINIONS OP THE PRESS.
.. . . . .

"As an historical romancist iri:Warbnrton takes a first wrangler's
rank."—Literary 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-
tannia. "No historical tale of greater power has been written
since Sir Walter Scott."—Messenger. " The battles 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."—Merning Herald.
Henry Colbarn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
A Grand Classical, Dramatic, Miscellaneous Concerted
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT will be given early in the month
of MAY, selected from the following admired authors :—Weber,
Spohr, Parcell, M. Loeke, Spontini, Paesiello, Meyerbeer, Cima-
resa, Haydn, Beethoven, Rossini, and embracing several highly
interesting novelties. On this occasion will appear Madame Sontag,
Mdlle, Parodi, Mdlle. Giuliani, Miss Catherine Hayes, Mdlle. Ida
Bertrand, and 3ladame Frezzollni ; 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 have the honour to
sing the " Swiss Airs," by Eckert, and the variations on " Ah vows
dirai-je," by Adolphe .idam, 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 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, Coletti, Belletti, and Lablache ; Mdlle. Carlotta Gris'
Mdile. Marie Taglioni, and Mdlle. Amalia Ferraris,
Will take place

THIS EVENING,
When will be presented (for the first time this season) BeMni's cele
brated Opera.

LA SONNAMBULA.

Amina, Madame Sontag ; Lisa, Mdlle. Malporate ; Count Re-
dolpho, Signor Belletti ; Eivino, 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 de Trois (composed by M. Paul
Taglioni, the Music by Signor Pugni), entitled
LES GRACES,
Euphrosine, Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi ; Thalia, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni ;
Egle, Mdlle. Amalie Ferraris.
After which selections from Rossini's celebrated Opera,
GUGLIELMO TELL.

Arnold°, Signor Baucarde ; Guglielmo Tell, Signor Celetti; Walter,
Signor Lablache.
To conclude with the last scene of the admired Ice Ballet, by M.
P. Taglioni, entitled
LES PL AISIRS DE L'HIVER ; out Les Patineurs

Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box
021ce of the Theatre.

On Saturday next, May 4, will be presented Verdl's celebrated
Opera, I Due Foscarl.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA. COVENT-GARDEN.
THIS EVENING
A GRIND EX IRA NIGHT

Will take place, on which occasion will be performed (for the first

time this season) Meyerbeer's Grand Opera,
LES HUGUENOTS.

Valentina, Madame Giisi ; Margarita di Valois, Madame Cas-
'tellan; Dama d'Onore, Madlle. Cottl ; Urbano, Madlle. de Merle ;
the Huguenot Soldier, Signor Lavia ; Ii Conti di San Bris, Signor
Tagliafico ; 11 Conte di Nevers, M. Massol ; De Cosse, Signor
Luigi Mei ; De Retz, Signor Poloninl ; Meru, Signor Rommi ;
"Manrevert, Signo: Soldi ; Capitano della Guardia, Signor Talamo ;
'Marcell°, Herr Formes ; and Raul di Nangis, Signor Mario.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The Doors will be opened at Half-past Seven, and the performances

commence at Eight o'cl,:wk precisely.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit, may be had (for the night
or seaeon), at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open from Ten
till Five.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Positively the ast appearances of the eminent comcdiens, M.
Samson and Maine. Denali', and the second appearances of Mons.
Regnler and Mallle. xathalie.
TO-MOEFtOW EVENING
The rcrformances will commence at Half-past Swien o'clock pre-

cisely, with
HEIM ET NALIIETTIt.

After which (for the last time in this country) Scribe's celebrated
Comedy, in Five acts, entitled
L 1 CAM ARA.DERIE ; on, La Courte-Echelle.
• Le Comte de Miremont, ➢l. Samson; Bernardet, M. Regnier ;
C 6sarine, Madlle. Deaain ; Zoe, Madile. Nathalie.
The Dox-oilice of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
Five
• Boxes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Libra**, 33, Old Bond-
street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee has great pleasure in stating that the growing attraction
of the Grand Easter Spectacle of the
DEVIL'S RING,
Tog Ether 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, )hiss F. Huddart.
After which THE 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.
TTIIB
Will be performed a new drama, called
THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD.
_ _

Dr. Primrose, Mr. Webster ; Squire Thornhill, Mr. H. Vanden-
heff ;- Mr. Burchill, Mr. Stuart ; hoses, Mr. Buckstone ; Mrs. Prim-
rose, Mrs. Keeley ; Olivia, Miss Reynolds ; Lady Blarney, Miss
Horton ; Miss Skeggs, Mrs. Fitzwilllarn.
To conclude with the Last Edition of IVANHOE, with all the
newest improvements.
Cedric the Saxon, Mr. J. Bland ;, Sir Briant de Bore Guilbert, Mr
Selby ; Sir Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; ‘tiamba, Mr. Buck-
None ; Isaac of York, Mr. Keeley ; Robin Hood, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ;
Rebecca, Miss I'. Horton.
The Bus-atlas is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the celebrated Conway of PAUL PRY. Harry
Stanley, Mr. Boyce ; Witherton, Mr. Cullenford ; Colonel Hardy, Mr.
Lambert ; Paul I'ry, Mr. Wright ; Eliza, Miss 11. Coveney ; Marian,
M'ss E. Harding; Fhcebe, Miss Woolgar.
To be followed by a grand historical Spectacle Vaudeville, entitled
PLAYING FIRS r 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.
Wright, Bedford, Worrell; Miss Harding, and Mrs. F. Matthews.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE
TIIIS EVENING

Will be'performed CHARLES THE TWELFTH.
To be followed by THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. Characters by
Messrs. F. Matthews and F. Cooke ; Madame Vestris, Miss Julia St.
George, Miss Dickinson, Miss Kenworthy, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss
Martindale, and Miss E. Honner.
To conclude with A PRACTICAL MAN.
All applications for Private Boles must be made to Mr. Allcro ft
15, New Bond-street.
The Box-office, 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.
THE EVENING,
Will be repeated (ix its complete form) Auber's Opera of

'GUSTAVUS THE THIRD.

Gustavus, Mr. W. Harrison ; Oscar, Miss L. Pyne ; Ankastrom, Mr.
Weiss ; Ribbing, Mr. G. Parker; De Horn, Mr. R. Latter; Christian,
Mr. Wynn ; Countess Ankastrom, Mdlle. Nau ; Amason, Madame
Macfarren ; Principal Folic, lidlie. Celeste Stephan.
After which a New Grand Tale of Enchantment, with splenelid
Scenery, Costumes, and Appointments; extensiTii 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 Vlllars.

ASTLEY'S LOYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Triumphant success of the new grand Easter Spectacle of Enchant-
ment.—Reappearance of that extraordinary and talented Artiste,
Madlle. Gardoni, on the Tight Rope.
T i lIS EVENING
The Entertainments will commence at Seven o'clock, with
Fitzball's magnificent Spectacle, entitled
THE FOUR SONS OF AY.MON ; or The Days of Charlemagne.
Produced with great splendotir, and introducing the who:e of the
vast resources of this Establishment, including the beautiful Stud,
together with the Camels, Zebras, &c., Re.
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.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
12,13 DAT —Morning 20 min. after 5 I Evening 41 min. after 5
'lO-Moaaow —Morning 1 min. after 6 I Evening 25 min. after 6

THE WEA.TIIEIL—SUN OFFICE, MAY 2.
TIIERMONET'ER.
48—highest since noon yesterday.
32—lowest this morning and during the night.
46—this day, at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.26.
WIND N.E.—light breeze and fine.

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