The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-29 00:00:00

MRS. TROT, .01• E'S NEW NOVEL.
Now ready at all the Librat"es, in 3 vols.,
PETTICOAT GOVERNMENT.
By Mrs. TROLLOPE.
" One of those piquant pictures of modern society in which
Mrs.
Troilope excells."—John Bull.
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ess, and fuinishes convincing proof that she has lost none of that
cleverness for which her name has been so long ceicbrated."—Mes-
!tenger.
Henry Colturn, Publlshtr, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

vrAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
TWO EXTRA NIGHTS A' REDUCED PRICES.
The Directora have the honour to announce th‘t the Subscription
lifiglists having bsem concluded on Saturday last, they have determined
to give TWO ADDITIONAL PERFORM ANC 5, and by placing
the Prices of Anmission at a Reduced Scale, to afford to a very large
portion of the Musical Initaic an oliportunitrof witnessing some of
those raagni'cent productions for which the Royal Italian Opera has
become so celebrated.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed Mozart's Opera of
• DON GIOVANN'f.
Donna Anna, Muse. Grisi ; Elvira, Millie. Vera ; Zerlina, Mme.
Caztellan ; Leporello, Herr Formes; Don Giovanni, Sig. Tamburini
Itis,tto, Polonial; Commendatore, Sig. Tagliafico ; and Don
Ottavio, Sig. Mario.
The Opera will be supported by a Triple Orchestra and Double
C ores.

To conclude with the ilt,t act of the new Opera,
L JUIVE.
Including the Granl Procession of noworrls of COO persons.
On SATURDAY,
Will be performed with the following powerful cast, lleyerbeer's
rand Opera,

LES HUGUENOTS.
Valentina, Madame Grisi ; Margarita di Valois, Madame Cas-
tellaii; Dame tl'Onore, Cot ii ; Urbane, Madile.
13 ;de Merle ;
the Huguenot Sol tier, Signor Lavia ;II Conti di San 13, Signor
Tagliatlco ; Il Conte di Severs, M. Massol ; Do Cosse,
signor
Luigi Met ; De Retz, Signor Poloninl ; Meru, Signor Romml ;
Maurevert, Signo- soldi ; Capitano dells Guardia, Sic or Talamo ;
Matcello, Herr Formes ; and haul di Nangis, Signor Mario.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The Scenery I y Messes. Grieve and Telbin ; the Dresses
B ay
Mrs. Mrs. Bailey and Mme. Marzio ; the Appointments by Mr.
fie; the Mac.dnery by Mr. Allen; the Dances arranged by M.
Alexandre : and the Spectacle under the d.rection of Mr. k. Harris.
The Performances will oommenne at Eight o'clock.
The Prices on the above occasions will be as follows :—Boxes for
our persons. Pit tier, 2/. 25.; ditto, Grand, 3/. 35.; first and second
25.; thir and f .urth do. 1/. I Is. 6d. ; Orchestra Stalls,
10s, . 6d. ; Amphitheatre Stalls, 55., ; Pit, 55.; Amphitheatre, 2s 6d.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit may be had at the Box-
office of the Theatre, and of the principal Librarians and 31usi;.-
sellers.

•
THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. R. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager. Old Flrompton.
For a few nights only , Adelphi '<mmmy and Adelphi Pieces.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the Comedy of PAUL PRY. Harry Stanley,
Mr. Boyce ; Witherton, Mr. Cullentord ; Colonel Hardy, Mr. Lam-
en ; Paul Pry, Mr. Wright ; Marian, Miss Harding.
Arter whict an entirely new Extravaganza, entitled DO.
MESTIC ECONOMY. John Grimly, Mr. Wright ; Mrs. Grumly,
Mrs. F. Matthews.
To conclude with THE ENCHANTED ISLE; or, Raising the
Wind on the most Approved Principles. Alonzo, Bedford
Ferdinand, Miss Woolgar ; Prospero, Mr. 0. :..,inith; oriel, Miss
Fitz tvilliam.
Mr. Hudson will mo,ke his first appearance on Monday next, Sep-
tember 2, in "The Knight or Arv,.."

ASTLErs ROYAL AMPEIITHEATNE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The best ventilated Theatre in London.
Crowded louses to witness the attractive and mlgnlfleent Soectacie
Of Ifazeppa, which, with brilliant novelties in the Wonders of the
Arena, form the most varied and attractive Entertainments in the
➢tetropolis.

TUTS EVENING,
Will be produced Lord Byron's gorgeous Spectacle of MAZEPPA
and the WILD HORSE. Mazeppa, Mr. N. T. Hicks.
To he succeeded by an iniuutaule Display of tiatty's Feats of
Equitation in the Cirque Olympione, by the male and female Eves-
liana, and re-appearance of Madlle. Gurdoni.
To cunclude with a favourite Farce.
Box-office pen From Eleven till Your
Raze Manager. Mr. W. West.

Coder the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Roya:
highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUES Y
DA, WEDNESDAY, suid
THURAD AY.
Another splendid Elephant.
•

Promenade Concert, conducted by Mr. Godfrey—Select Programme
of Ancient and Modern Music.
Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Dioramic Pie-
turfs representing the PASSAGE of the ALPS by Napoleon and his
emy I the largest Picture in _the World I with innumerable moving
Figures the size of life. Modelled, painted, and produced by Mr.
D anstm and Son. assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
Picture has ccupied the Messrs. Denson for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to tl.e Public as a chef-d'eetivre of art, and not
nferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
valuable Presents f om the Queen.
The Musical Department is conducted by Mr. Godfrey. It will
be the aim of the Establishment to offer or the gratification of the
Subscribers and the Public. the most Splendid Military Band in the
Kingdom ! ! Selected from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and
Foot Guards, and the most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list of engagements will, it is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowie4ged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will be fully 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. Bac.
During the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celebrated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Crossing the Alps ! Showing a general view of the Region of the
Alps, stretching from the small mountain take 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 blvenac," presently the drums beat to arms,
and amid the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
commence the Ascent. The Soldiers are seen dragging the Artillery in
runks or Trees, now ascending almost Perpendicular Heights, and
traversing the most Terrific Ravines, but ail difficulties are overcome,
and the Gallant Army is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
plains of Italy.
The whole to conclude with :t Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
Messrs. Southby, introducing, amongst various novelties, the most
admired faux d'artifice of former seasons, jets a'eau, water rockets,
revolving pieces, a magnificent Transparency fifty feet in height,
painted by Messrs. Denson, representing Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by waritke emblems, insignia of
honour, flags, trophies. &c., amidst a carruscation of various coloured
fires.
rise complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe. The extensive gas
fittings by Messrs. Boteherby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-
garden.

Aeatiftsicm.
On Wednesday, Septem`.er 4, the Loy n.l South London Floricultu-
ral Society Will bola their Lao Grand Dahlia, Hollyhock, and Ills-
cell:meow Flower show, o: en to .11 Exh:hiters. Every Exertion
Las been nsed to render this the most attractive Exhibition of the
Season. An extra Brass Band 11%11 attend. AU the unrivaled at-
tracKns of the Gardens, and extra Fireworks, by 6outhby. Doors
open at tale. Admission, One .tihillinn

HIGH IVATEII Al LO lON israDGE.
Tins PAY Mcming 3I min. atter, 51 Evenin: 54 min. after 5
74-310aacw—NIcrning 17 min. after G 1 Evening 40 lain. cter 6

TUE W EATII E IL— Sus OFFICE, AUGUST 29.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADS.
64—highest since noon yesterday.
45—lowest this morning and during the night.
CO— this day, at noon.

B A P.OMETER, 30.18.
WIND W.N.W. Morning, line ; Afternooß, dull, cloudy

neat her.