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

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

Immediately, in 3 vols.,
SECOND EDITION of MR. WARBURTON'S
REGM'ALD HASTINGS ;"_

AN HISTORICAL ROMANCE.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
"As an historical romancist Mr. Warburton 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."—Morning Herald.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-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,
Spehr, Purcell, M. Loeke, Spontini, Paesiello, Meyerbeer, Cima-
resa, Haydn, Beethoven, Rossini, and embracing several highly
interesting novelties. On this occasion will appear Madame Sontag,
Mdlle. Parodl, Mdlle. Giuliani, Miss Catherine Hayes, Mdlle. Ida
Bertrand, and Madame Freztolini ; 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 konour 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 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 Song-tag, Signori Bancarde, Sima
Reeves, Coletti, Belletti, and Lablache ; Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi,
Mdlle. Marie Taglioni, and Mdlle. A.malia Ferraris,
Will take place

THIS EVENING,
When will be presented (for the first time this season) Bellies cele-
brated Opera.

LA SONNAMBUL A..
Airlifts, Madame Sontag; Lisa, Mdlle. Malporate ; Count Ro-
dolpho, Signor 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 de Trois (composed by M. Paul
Taglioni, the Music by Signor Pugni), entitled
LES GRACES,
Euphrosine, Mdlle. Carlotta Grist ; Thalia, Mdlle. Marie Teetotal ;
Egle, Mdlle. Amalie, Ferraris.
After which selections from Itossini's celebrated Opera,
GUGLIELMO TELL.
Arnoldo, Signor Baucarde ; Guglielmo Tell, Signor Celettl; Walter,
Signor Lablache.
To conclude with the last scene of the admired Ice Ballet, by M.
P. Taglioni, entitled
LES PL AISIRS DE L'IIIVER ; ou, Les Patineurs
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, rind Tickets to be made at the Box
Office of the Theatre.
On Saturday next, May 4, will be presented Verdi's celebrated
Opera, I Due Foscari.

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-
tellon; Dama d'Onore, Madlle. Cotta ; Urban°, Madile. de Merle ;
the Huguenot Soldier, Signor Lavla ; Il Conti di San Bris, Signor
Tagdiafico ; II Conte di Nevers, M. Massol ; De Coale, Signor
Luigi Mei ; De Retz, Signor Polonini ; Meru, Signor Romrni ;
Mattrevert, Signor Sold! ; Capitano della Guardia, Signor Talamo ;
Marcello, 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'clock precisely.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit, may be had (for the night
or season), at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open from Ten
till Five.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Positively the last appearances of the eminent comedlens, M.
Samson and Madlle. Denain, and the st:cond appearances of Mons.
Regnl,...r and _Mad Nathalie.
TO-MORROW EVENING
The Performances will commenco at Half-past Seven o'clock pre-
cisely, with
HEUR ET MALHEUR.
After which (for the last time in this country) Scribe's celebrated
Comedy, in Five acts, entitled
L CAMARADERIE ; on, Courte-Echelle.
Le Comte at, Miremont, M. Samson; Rernardet, 3f. Re;rnier ;
C Osarine, Madlle. Denain; Zoe, 3fadlle. Nathalie.
The Box-office of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
Five
Boxes and Stalls at Mr. Mltchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-
' street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRITRY-LANE.
Lessee has great pleasure in stating that the growing attraction
of the Grand 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 ; rolonius, Mr. Baker ;
Gertrude, Mrs. Tenian; Ophelia, Miss F. Huddart.
After which IDE 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, 011 Brolliptoll.
tVENINt.,,
Will be performed a new drama, called
THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD.
Dr. Primrose, Mr. Webster ; Squire Thornhill, Mr. 11. Vanden-
hoff; Mr. Burehill, Mr. Stuart ; Moses, Mr. Buckstone ; Mrs. Prim-
rose, Mrs. Keeley ; Olivia, Miss Reynolds ; Lady Blarney, Miss
Horton ; Miss Skeggs, Mrs. Fitzwillians.
To conclude with the Last Edition of IVANHOE, with all the
newest improvements.
Cedric the Sason, Mr. J. Bland ; Sir Briant do Bore Gullbert, Mr.
Selby; Sir Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; Wamba, Mr. Buck-
ssone ; Isaac of York, Mr. Keeley; Robin Hood, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ;
Rebecca, Miss I'. Horton.
The Box-ofllce 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 Comeay of PAUL PRY. Harry
Stanley, Mr. Boyce; Witherton, Mr. Cullenford ; Colonel Hardy, Mr.
Larw)ert ; Paul Pry, Mr. Wright ; Eliza, Miss H. Coveney ; Marian,
Miss E. Harlng ; Plicebe, Miss Woolgar.
To be followed by a grand historical Spectacle Vaudeville, entitled
PLAYING FIIIS 1' 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 M
Wright, Bedford, Worrell; Miss Harding, and Mrs. F. Matthews.essrs.

• ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE
THIS 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.
Georgie, Miss Dickinson, Miss Kenworthy, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss
Martindale, and Miss E. Honner.
To conclude with A PRACTICAL MAN.
All applications for Private Boxes must be made to Mr. Aileron
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.
THIS EVENING,
Will be repeated (snits 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, Mdlle. Nau ; Arvedson, Madame
Macfarren ; Principal Folie, Mdlle. Celeste Stephan.
After which a New Grand Tale of Enchantment, with splendid
Seenery, Costumes, and Appointments; extensive Machinery, &c.,
entitled
THE QUEEN OF THE ROSES ; or, The Sorcerer of Candahar.
Principal characters by Messrs. nyder, Forman, Honey, Craven ;
Miss Louisa Howard, Miss Saunders, and Miss Inners.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL 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.
HIS EVENING
The Entertainments will commence at
entitledSev o'clock, with
Fitzball's magnificent Spectacle,
THE FOUR SONS OF AYMON • or The Days of Charlemagne.
Produced with great splendour, and introducing the whole of the
vast resources of this Establishment, including the beautiful Stud,
. . , together with the Camels, Zebras, &C., 84c.
To be succeeded by the talented Male and Female Artists of the
, Establishment.
To conclude with the interesting Melodrama of
MEG AIIiRDOCK ; or, the Fatal Glen.
Rox•office open From Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. N. West.

Tao HIGH WATER AT LONDON
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THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, MAY 2.
THERMOMETER.
48—highest since noon yesterday.
32—lowest this morning and during the night.
46—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 20.26.
Wt N.E.—light breeze and fine.

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