The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-07 00:00:00

RAILWAY NEWS.

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FULL ACCOUNT of the PROCEEDINGS
before Me RAILWAY COMMITTEES in the
THIRD EDITION of THE SUiV, reported up
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Now ready, in 2 vols. Bvo., with Portrait, 245. bound,
MEMOIRS OF
PRINCE CHARLES STUART,
Commonly called
" TIIE YOUNG PRETENDER."
With Notices of the Rebellion in 1745.
BY CHARLES LOUISCLOSE, Esq.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

13, Great Marlborough-street.
ORDERS for MR. D'ISRAELI'S NEW
WORK, " SYBIL ; or, the TWO NATIONS," are requested
to be sent to the Booksellers in Town and Country, by Thursday, the
Bth of May, to prevent disappointment.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Now ready at all the Libraries,
(NZ EL F. By the Author of CECIL.
k 7 In 3vols. post Bvo.
" One of the best novels of fashionable life that the last three or
four years have produced—a work of sterling character—having
every quality of a first-rate novel of society and manners."—Court
Journal.
Replete with spirit and touches of a fine or feeling nature.
There is an intimate acquaintance with the state of ligh life and
political society forty years ago ; and many individuals (the Prince
Regent, Lord Eldon, Sir Henry Halford, Sir William Knighton, &c.)
are mentioned by name, and many more so obviously portraits of
living persons that they cannot be mistaken."—Literary Gazette.
" The story is full of interest—will be read by everybody, and
must t ecome a universal favourite."—Naval and Military Gazette.
Self' is full of purpose, character, and moral ; and lest we
should induce the mere seeker for amusement to turn away, let us
add that it is also full of interest, pathos, and wit."—Weekly Chron.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Arespectable Family in the Highlands can
accommodate TWO or THREE BOARDERS. They live in
a beautiful and romantic part of the country, where Fishing and
Shooting can be obtained. A Gentleman, his wife, and son or
daughter would be preferred.
For references and further particulars, apply by letter, addressed
J. C., 115, York-road, Lambeth.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public are respectfully
nformed, that there will be an Extra Night (not included In the
SUbscription),

TO-MORROW EVENING
When will be performed Mozart's Opera, DON GIOVANNI. Donna
Anna, Madame Grist ; Donna Elvira, Madame Rita Borio ; Zerlina,
Madame Anaide Castellan ; Don Giovanni, Sig. Fornasari ; Don
Ottavio, Sig. Mario ; Il Commandatore, Sig. Botelli; Masetto, Sig.
F. Lablache ; Leporello, Sig. Lablache.
The Danscuses Viennoises (under the direction of Madame Jo-
sephine Weiss) will dance some of their favourite Pas, including
" Pas de Miroirs," and the " Pas des Fleurs."
In the course of the Evening, the celebrated Spanish Dancer,
Dona Manuella Perea, known as La Pena, will appear in the
National Spanish Dance " El Ole."
The New Divertissement, entitled LA BACCHANTE. Characters
by Mdlle. Lucile Gratin; Mdlle. 3loncelet, Mdlle. Cassan, M. Perrot.
In the course of the Evening a Fantasia by Sig. Cavailini (First
Clarinette at the Theatre Imperial La Scala).
To conclude with the principal Tableaux of ONDINE.
ipplications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box-
office, Opera Colonnade.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. SAPIO
THIS EVENING

Will be performed Rossini's Opera of THE LADY OF THE LAKE.
James the Fifth, of Scotland, Mr. D. W. King ; Rhoderick Dhu,
Mr. W. Harrison : Malcolm Grxme, 3liss Poole; Ellen Douglas,
Miss Rainforth. _ _ .

After which, A CONCERT.
A New Polka, by Mille. Polin and M. Gasperini.
To conclude with the favourite Farce of DEAF AS A POST. Cap-
tain Templeton, Mr. Cooper ; Tristram Sappy, Mr. Marley.
Dress Circle, 7s ; Boxes, 5s ; Pit, 3s ; Gallery, 2s ; Upper Gallery,
Is. Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, may be obtained of Mr. John Par-
sons, at the Pox-oftice of the Theatre.

TIIEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
LESSEE, MR. B. WEBSTER.
THIS EVENING
Will be repeated a New and Original Comedy, by Douglas Jerrold,
entitled TIME WORKS WONDER..., Goldthumb, Mr. W. Farren ;
Felix Goldthumh, Mr. Charles Mathews ; Bantam, Mr. Buckstone ;
Miss Bossy Tulip, Madame Vestris ; Florentine, Miss Foxtescue ;
Miss Tucker, Mrs. Glover ; Patty, Mrs. Humby.
After which, a New Grand Classical Extravaganza, entitled THE
GOLDEN FLEECE. Principal Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews,
J. Bland, Madame Vestris, and Miss P. Horton.
To conclude with A KISS IN THE DARK.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
Positively the Last Night but Two of the Green Bashes.
THIS EVENING

Will be repeated a New and Original Drama, entitled THE
GREEN BUSHES ; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Connor O'Kennedy,
Mr. Selby ; George, Mr. Hudson : Wild Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Muster Grinnidge, Mr. Wright ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ;
Geraldine, Mrs. Yates ; Nell), O'Neill, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Miami,
Madame Celeste.
After which will be repeated, TIIE PRETTY GIRLS OF STIL-
BERG. Ernest, Mr. Webster, in which he will give his celebrated
personation of the Emperor Napoleon ; Margot (her original charac-
ter) Madame Celeste.
To conclude with a New Grand Empirical Exposition, called
ST. GEORGF, AND THE DRAGON. Principal Characters
by Messrs, Paul Bedford, Wright, John Saunders Selby ; Miss
Woolgar, Miss Brooks, and Miss E. Chaplin.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
LESSEE, MR. J. M. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed Shakspeare's Tragedy of MACBETH. Mac-
beth, Mr. Wallack 3lacdutf, Mr. Henry Wallack ; Banquo, Mr.
Archer ; Lady Macbeth, Miss Cushman.
After which, a New Ballet Divertissement, entitled LE FETE
DES PECHEURS. Principal Characters by Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Mar-
eta, Miss Bailin, and Miss Marshall.
To conclude with a New Farce, entitled LOVE IN LIVERY.
Lord Sparkle, Mr. Walter Lacy ; Paul Patent, Mr. Compton ; Violet,
'Miss Emma Stanley.
Stage Manager, Mr. 11. I. Wallack ; Stage Director, Mr. Emden ;
Machinist , Mr. Edmund Bradwell.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
USHER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY.
THIS EVENING

Will be repeated a New Farce, called A GOOD NAME. Cha-
racters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Stanton, Mrs. Woollidge, and
Miss Dawson.
To be followed by a New and Original Comedy, entitled OURI.NEW
GOVERNESS. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews, Wigan, Turner,
Stanton, and Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Grove, Miss Arden, and
Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude .with WHITTINGTJ/T AND HIS CAT.
The Box-office is open daily, under the direction of Mr. Grogan
from Ten till Four.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.-FRENCH PLAYS.
POSITIVELY THE LAST APPEARANCE OF M. RAVEL.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed LA TArTEa.--MAL-GUIDEE. Anatole,
Monsieur Ravel.

After which, an entirely New Vaudeville, entitled RAVEL EN
VOYAGE. Ravel, C.medien, M. Ravel ; Ravine!, M. Ravel.
T 3 be followed by the First and Second Acts of L'ETOURNEAU.
Felix, Monsieur Ravel.
To conclude with LA RUE DR LA LUNE. Chevillard, M. Ravel.
Boxes, Cs. • Pit, 3s. Gd. ; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. Doors
will be opened at Seven o'clock, and the Performances commence
at Half-past.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITU, ATRE.
rRO?RIETOR, MR. W. BATTY.

Positively the Last Week of the present splendid Routine of
Attractive Novelties.
Mr. BATTY, ever anxious to retain the patronage that has been
so bountifully bestowed on this Establishment, feels a degree of plea-
sure in announcing the greatest combination of Foreign Equestrian
Talent that ever appeared in the Metropolis, he having engaged the
whole of M. Tournaire's Company of French, German, and Italian
Artistes, and the entire Stud of highly-tutored Horses. The Com-
pany embrace the following distinguished Professors :—M. Benoit
Tournaire, M. Ferdinand, M. Francois, 31. Ernest ; Signors Angussi
and Rinaldo ; M. F. Matt ; Mesdames Louise Klatt, Hubor, and
Popowitz ; M. Popowitz, the French Clown ; Herr Hubor, the Dutch
Grotesque. This talented Corps will make their First Appearance
on Whit Monday: A new Dramatic Spectacle, written expressly for
this Establishment, by Mr. Moncriett the plot of which is taken from
the works of Eugene Sue, will also be produced on the same

occasion. _
The Amphitheatre will be closed on SATURDAY NEXT,

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Grandest Week of the Season—Last Nights of the American Samson,
the Wonder of the World, and the real Water Spectacle.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed THE GYI'SEY FARMER ; or Jack and Jack's
Brother. Supported by Messrs. Hicks, Homer, Cowcll, Mrs. H.
Vining, Mrs. Ilughes, Miss Martin, &c.
After which, THE SMOKED MISER. Daring, Mr. Fredericks ;
Old Screw, Mr. Heslop ; Goliah Spiderlimb, Mr. Vale ; Sally Ceres,
Miss Martin.

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To be followed by the Extraordinary Feats of the American
Sampson._ _

To conclude with a Dramatic Spectacle, entitled THE CEDAR
CHEST ; or, The Lord Mayor's Daughter. Supported by the whole
Company.

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Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box•
oMee, from Eleven to Pour.

A DIFFERENT SUBJECT EACH SEASON!--GRAND OPENING

FETES.

First Exhibition of the Colossal Pictorial Representation suggested
by H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT. Under the Patronage of her
most Gracious MAJESTY, her Majesty the QUEEN DOWAGER,
H. R. 11. PRINCE ALBERT, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

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NOTICE.—The extreme unfavourable state of the weather ren-
dering it impossible to complete the unprecedented, Pyrotechnic dis-
play, the OPENING IS UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED TILL
WRIT-MONDAY, the 12th inst.
A magnificent modelled Representation of EDINBURGH, the
Pride of Scotland and of Scotchmen, and the immortal Scott's " Ain
Romantic Town," introducing the Old and New Town, the Nor'
Loch, as it formerly existed, the Calton Hill, Nelson's Monument,
Arthur's Seat, Salisbury Craggs, the Castle, Sir Walter Scott's Monti-
!tient, the Royal Institution, Holyroed Palace, and all the most inter-
esting features of " Auld Reekie."
The Proprietor had the honour of submitting the Model to his
Royal Highness Prince Albert, and he is delighted to say it met with
his most dzchle and perfect approval, and from the more than usual
care which has been observed in its execution, he points it out as the
happiest production of Mr. Dauson's pencil. The drawings were
made by Mr. Denson on the spot, and present a bird's-eye view of
the principal objects of the Old and New Town, the Firths of Forth, &c.
The PROMENADE CONCERTS, so decidedly popular at this
Establishment, will this season be on an unusually effective scale. Mr.
GODFREY has been occupied since the close of last summer, in com-
posing and arranging a varied and pleasing succession of superior
Novelties, which will be produced in rotation, including some Ori-
ginal Pieces by Foreign Composers, not yet performed in this country.
At Dusk will take place the most extraordinary
txhibition of.
FIREWORKS ever attempted. The entire of the Gigantic Model
will be Illuminated. The different devices In front of the houses, the
fires on the Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat, and the sarrounding 3loun-
tains, the illumination of Nelson's Monument, and all the rejoicings
which took place on her Majesty's Visit will be accurately pour.
tray. d. And, as a Finale, a grand Aquatic Royal and Patriotic
Tableau, Fifty Feet in Height, will be exhibited in the centre of the
Lake ! The Portraits of her Majesty and Prince Albert, surmounted
by Fame, and surrounded by emblems and other devices will be in-
troduced. The Tableau designed and executed by Mr. Danson.
Mr. Southby has been occupied for months in giving effect to this
matchless and superb design, which combined with the Feux D'Arti-
llce, the Salute and Discharge of Rockets from the Castle and sur-
rounding heights, will form tho most brilliant Pyrotechnic Display
ever witnessed.
Feeding of the Carnivora, at half-past Four ; Pelicans, &c., at
Five : Concert, at Six; and Pyrotechnic Display at Nine.
kdn'issinn. On Shilling.

DARING ROBBERY.—On Saturday afternoon, be-
tween four and five o'clock, Mr. E. Turner, of the Rising Sun,
Brooksby.street, Barnsbury.road, Islington, was robbed of a small
easb-bos, containing notes and gold to upwards of 1101. The
robbery was- effected by three men, who were hanging about the
house for some time, and of whom he had received a quantity of
silver, for which he returned gold, and having occasion to go to the
cellar a short time afterwards the robbery was effected. He unfor.
teniattlrethibited-hissash.box at the time of giving change, which
tOleirei toot nate ar, and having left it in the bar parlour, in
(id(abssi6e;76e7 secured it and get safe oft: