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

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Sig. PUZZI respectfully informs the Subscribers to the Opera,
his Friends, and the Public that HIS BENEFIT will take place

ON THURSDAY, JULY 10,

On which occasion will be presented (for the first time this Season)
Donizetti's celebrated Opera, ANNA BOLENA. Henry VIII. Sig.
Lablache ; Percy, Sig. Moriani ; Smeaton, Signora Brambilla (her
first appearance in that part) ; Alum Bollena, Madame Grisi ; Jane
Seymour, Mdlle. Rosetti.

After which, Selections (comprised in One Act) from Rossini's
Grand Opera, PIETRO L'EItE3IITA. (3fose in Egitto.) With the
following powerful Cast :—Agia, Madame Castellan ; Fatima, Ma-
dame Rossi Cacci ; Noradino, Sig. Barroilhet ; Pietro l'Eremita, Sig.
Fornasari ; Lusignano, wig. Corelli ; Orosmono, Sig. Mario. •
In order to give the fullest effect to the celebrated Preghiera, " Dal
Tuo Stellato Soglio," all the eminent Ariistes of the Establishment
have kindly consented to lend their aid and to join the Chorus on
this occasion only.
The Entertainments in the Rallet Department will include the
ombined Talents of 3fdlles. C. Grist, Lucile Grahn, and Cerito ; M.
Perrot, M. Gosselin, and M. St. Leon. In addition to which, Sig.
'uzzi has secured the assistance of Mdlle. Taglioni.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, %rid Pit Tickets to be made to Sig.
Puzzi, 38, Jermyn-street, St. James ; and at the Orera-Colonnade.
Doors open at Seven, to commence at Ralf-past Seven o,Clock

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
LESSEE, MR. B. WEBSTER.
THIS EVENING

Will be repeated a New and Original Comedy, by Douglas Jerrold,
.intitled TIME WORKS WONDERS. Goldthumb, Mr. W. Farren ;
Felix Goldthumb, Mr. Charles Mathews ; Bantam, Mr. Buckstone ;
Miss Bessy Tulip, Madame Vestris ; Florentine, Miss Fortescue ;
Miss Tucker, Mrs. Glover ; Patty, Mrs. Humby.
After which will be repeated a Dramatic Sketch, entitled THE
OLD SOLDIER. Sir Lionel Rutlier, Mr. Brindal ; Master Michael
Cramp, Mr. Tilbury; Adam Lethersole (aged 95), Mr. W. Farren ;
Buff, Mr. James Bland; Patience Cramp, Mrs. Stanley; Helen,
Miss Telbin.

To conclude with an entirely New Farce, called THE KING
AND I. Period, 1691. Sir William Melrose, Mr. 11. Holl ; Burchell,
Mr. James Bland; Perkin Pyeflnch, Mr. Buckstone ; Jessie .Donald,
Miss Juli Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE
THIS EVENING

Will be repeated a New Comedy, entitled PEG WOFFINGTON;
or, The State Secret. The Marquis de Mousseux, Mr. Selby ; Baron
Stuph, Mr, Paul Bedford ; George Tarleton, Mr. Hudson ; Merestick,
Mr. Wright ; Peg Woffington, Miss Woolgar.
After which, THE IRISH ATTORNEY ; or, Galway Practice in
1770. Pierce O'Hara, Mr. Hudson ; Jacob Wylie, Mr. Cullenford.

After which, an Original Terpsichorean Burletta, called POWDER
AND BALL ; or, St. Tibbs's Eve. Mr. Montgomerie Tibbs, Mr.
Lambert ; Captain Kidglove, Mr. Selby ; Jacob Gerkin, Mr. Wright ;
Mrs. Montgomerie Tibbs, Mrs. Frank Matthews ; Sally Knobbs,
Miss Woolgar.

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

Win be repeated a New and Original Comedy, in Two Acts,
entitled FRIENDS AT COURT. Principal Characters by Messrs.
F. Vining, A. Wigan, Diddear, Turner, Collier, and Bender ; Mrs.
Keeley, Miss Villars, and Miss Fairbrother.
After which, an entirely New, Original, and Novel Grand Fairy
BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT, entitled LES FEES. In which Les
Danseuses Anglaises will appear.

To be followed by a New-Parce, entitled LUCK'S ALL. Principal
Characters by Messrs. F. Vining, Diddear, Keeley, Meadows, Kin-
loch, and Turner ; Miss Hicks, and Mrs. A. Wigan.
To conclude with an entirely New Operatic, Dramatic, Chivalric,
Fairy, Romantic Burlesque, entitled CINDERELLA. The Principal
Characters by Mr. Keeley, Mr. A. Wigan, Mr. Frank Mathews, Mr.
J. W. Collier, Mrs. Keeley, Miss Vil?ars, Miss Falrbrother, Mrs.
WoolliOge, Miss Grove, Miss Howard, &c

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
LEsSEE, MR. J. M. 3IADDOX.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed (last time) Sheridan limowles' Play of TILE
WIFE. Leonardo Gonzaga, Mr. Leigh Murray; Ferrardo Gonzaga,
Mr. Lynne ; Count Floria, Mr. C. Horn, Jun. ; Julian St. Pierre,
Mr. Wallack ; Mariana, Miss Cushman ; Floribel, Miss E. Horner.
After which, a New Divertissement, called A COURT BALL IN
1740. In which will be introduced the Dances as performed at her
Majesty's Bal Costume, with the Original Music.
To be followed by a New Dramatic Sketch, entitled MRS.
CAUDLE ; or, Curtain Lectures. Mr. Caudle, Mr. Compton ; Mrs.
Caudle, Mr. Oxberry.
To conclude with the favourite Interlude of TIIE WEDDING
DAY. Sir Adam Contest, Mr. Granby ; Lady Contest, Miss Florence
Grey ; Mrs. Hamford, Mrs. Fosbroke.

already affect too extensively the liabilities (if we may
so call them) of the liberties of the subject.

Madrid journals of the 27th ult. have been received. It
appears from some of them that he QUEEN'S proposed
journey to the Basque Provinces is very much opposed by
both the Moderado and I'rogressista parties, as they feel con-
vinced that the principal object of it is to make arrangements
for the marriage of her Majesty with the Prince of AsTuniAs,
and that Queen CHRISTINA is the principal agent in the
business. We are inclined to think, that after the kind
treatment she received at Paris during her exile, she will
say a good word for the Duke DE MONTPENSIER. His
marriage with the QUEEN'S sister would gratify the Court of
France. NARVAEZ and CHRISTINA are said to be on bad
terms, and an open quarrel in a short time is anticipated,
NARVAEZ, says the Tiempo, is determined to accompany the
young QUEEN wherever she goes, and prevent any Carlist
intrigue that may have been contemplated.

The Three per Cents. closed at 31% for cash, and 323/ at
60 days ; the Four per Cents. at 2014 for the 2d of July ;
and the Five per Cents., at 20,78 for cash, and at 21% at 60
days.

The French Chambers have brought the business of the
session nearly to a close, and it is: understood that the pro-
rogation will take place towards the end of next week, or
early in the following week. During the discussion in the
Chamber of Deputies relative to the budget of receipts, se-
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veral motions were made by Opposition Members, among
others, one by M. DE ST. PRIEST, for a uniform postage of
eight sous on all letters, except those of soldiers and sailors,
but the motion was finally withdrawn on the Finance
Minister stating that it was his intention to bring in a Bill on
the subject next session. Another Member proposed a tax
on dogs, which was opposed by the Government. The Con-
stitutionnel and the Journal des Debats contain articles on the
state of Syria, and though perhaps there may be a little colour-
ing on both sides, the condition of that country appears suffi-
ciently deplorable. " The Maronites," says the former
journal, " have suffered the most severely. They have lost
more than 2,000 of their people, among whom women, chil-
dren, and aged men form a large majority. The losses of
the Druses amount to about 1,000 persons, and these, for the
most part, able-bodied men. All the Christian villages in
the mixed districts have been burnt, their harvests ravaged,
and their mulberry. trees destroyed. In a word, their ruin is
complete." After attaching great blame to the voluntary
inaction of the Turkish authorities, the Journal des Debats
adds :—" The Turkish Governor wishes to force the Christians
who had quitted certain districts to take refuge in the towns
to return to their homes, and in order to force them to
comply, he has refused the rations which he allowed
them for a short time. The refugee Christians OR their
part refuse to return to their villages, where they know
that they can find no protection, and they remain
abandoned to public charity. In the meantime the Druses
continue to pillage and to massacre the Christians who re-
main in their houses. They raise forced contributions on the
convents. Each convent is obliged to furnish oil, rice, and
bread. The Druses do not confine themselves to the pillage
and destruction of trees and to the burning of churches ; they
massacre and mutilate the men, and strip and violate the
women. Several of the latter have been found hanging to
the trees by their hair. The unfortunate Christians are emi-
grating in masses. Charitable assistance was not wanting,
but it was insufficient for the relief of so many sufferers. M.
POUJADE, the French Consul, has, under these melancholy
circumstances, worthily represented his country ; he has
distributed alms and provisions, and clothing for the naked
women ; and his Kavass have scoured the villages, bearing
with them assistance and encouragement. The Austrian,
Prussian, and Russian Consuls rivalled each other in zeal to
do good. The sanguinary anarchy which reigns in the
Lebanon threatens to extend."

According to the Univers, it was resolved at a Cabinet
Council, held on Wednesday, to proceed against the Jesuits.
The crops in the north of France present the most favour-
able appearance, and an abundant harvest is anticipated.
The journeymen carpenters returned to their work on
Wednesday in the Faubergs St. Germain and du Temple,
Gros Caillou, Grenelle, and Chaillot.

The Three per Cents. closed on the Paris Bourse on Thurs-
day at 83f. 45c. ; the New Loan, at 83f. 85c. ; the Five per
Cents. at 121 E 40c. ; Orleans Railroad Shares, 1,147 f. 50c. Rouen, 1,017 E 10c. ; Vierzon, 730 f. ; Havre, 830 f. ; Avignon,; 955 f. ; and Basle, 250 E

The following are the quotations for the new lines

Orleans and Bordeaux, 170 f. premium ; Boulogne, 105 f. ;
ditto ; Troyes and Montereau, 25f. ; Paris and Lyons
(Laffitte), 20f. ; ditto (Calon), par ; ditto (Ganneron), 6f. 50c. •
Northern Line (Laffitte), 32f. 50c. ; ditto (Rosamel), 6f.
25c. ; Tours and Nantes (Mackenzie), 9f. 50c. ; ditto
(Drouillard), par; ditto (O'Neill), 2E 50c. ; ditto (Jacques
Lefevre), par; Lyons and Avignon (Lecointe), 121. 50c. ;
ditto (Talabot), 361. 25c. ; ditto (Coinpagnie Meridionale),
7f. 50c. ; Bordeaux and Toulouse (Mackenzie), par; ditto
and Cette (Espeleta), 3f. 50c. ; Creil and St. Quentin, par ;
Paris and Strasburgh (Ganneron), 10f.; Dijon and Mul-
hausen, par.
LYONS, JUNE 30.—Avignon and Marseilles Railroad, 965 f,
end of June ; Paris and Orleans, 1,160 f. ditto ; Paris and
Rouen, 1,1261., ditto; Orleans and Vierzon, 730 f, ditto ;
Orleans and Bordeaux, 637 f., ditto.

WANT OF POLICE IN REGENT-STREET.—We hear
complaints from various quarters of daring robberies in
the day time as well as at night in Regent-street and the
neighbourhood. A gentleman, who resides near All
Souls Church, Langham-place, on returning home about
one o'clock yesterday morning, was knocked down close
to his own door by a severe blow on the head, and had it
been only half an inch nearer the temple, it must have
killed him. As it was, he was severely injured by the
fall, and escaped being robbed only by calling for the
police. A policeman was seen but a few minutes before
in conversation with three men, one of whom was the
party who inflicted the blow. We believe no secret is
made of the fact, that well-known desperate characters
are daily seen prowling in that quarter, ready for any
mischief.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-(THIS DAY.)
The House sat to.day to hear writs of error; the Peers present
were the Lord Chanceller, Lord Brougham, and the Bishop of Ely.
The following judges were also in attendance :—the Lord Chief
Justice of the Common Pleas, Mr. Baron Parke, Mr. Justice
Patteson, Mr. Justice Coltman, Mr. Justice Williams, Mr. Justice
Wightman, Mr. Justice Cresswell, Mr. Baron Alderson, Mr. Baron
Rolfe, and Mr. Baron Platt.
THE IRISH SOCIETY V. THE LORD BISHOP OF DERRY.
Sir THOMAS WILDE resumed his arguments in this case on be-
half of the plaintiffs in error v. the; Irish Society. The question
In the case was, who had the right of presentation to certain
livings in the county of Coleraine, in the diocese of Derry—the
Irish Society or the Bishop of Derry. The case came before their
Lordships upon a writ of error from the Court of Exchequer
Chamber in Ireland, which Court decided in favour of the right of
the Bishop of Derry. The case appears likely to occupy several days.

ROLLS' COURT.-(THIS DAY.)
LORD NELSON V. LORD BRIDPORT.
The arguments in this part-heard case occupied his Lordship the
Master of the Rolls the whole day.

VICE-CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.)
No case of any importance came to-day before either of the
Vice-Chancellors. The Vice-Chancellor of England took causes,
the Vice-Chancellor Knight Bruce causes, petitions, and motions,
and the Vice-Chancellor Wigram short causes, unopposed petitions,
and causes.

CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.-A
party of American gentlemen assembled at the Lyceum Tavern, in
the Strand, on the 4th of July, to celebrate the anniversary of
Ameriban Independence. At about six o'clock they sat down to a
sumptuous dinner. After the cloth was removed, Mr. Edwin For-
rest, the well-known tragedian, was called to the chair, and Mr.
Thomas Doughty, the American artist, was unanimously chosen
vice-president. The chairman having addressed the meeting in a
strain of fervid eloquence, proceeded to read the Declaration of In-
dependence, after which Mr. C. H. Peabody, late editor of the
Boston Bulletin, delivered an oration, which animated all hearts
with the warmest sentiments of patriotism. The thanks of the
company were proposed to that gentleman by Mr. Forrest, for his
eloquent and brilliant production. Several national toasts were
then given—" The memory of Washington, the father of his
country," and of " Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declara-
tion of Independence," &c. During the evening Mr. T. Doughty,
jun , favoured the party with several patriotic and other songs.
The dinner reflected the highest credit upon Mr. Spillman, who,
in the course of the evening, was invited to join the company. He
was addressed by the chairman, and complimented for the very
handsome manner in which he had catered for the occasion. Mr.
Spillman, in a few neat remarks, proposed the health of the Presi.
dent of the United States; and Henry Nikoff, Esq., in a very happy
introduction, proposed the health of her Majesty the Queen, and
the members of the Royal Family, which toast was heartily re-
sponded to by all present, when the party separated. Two American
flags were floating from the Lyceum Tavern during the day, and
attracted general attention.

MANCHESTER, THURSDAY.—To-day a cricket match
which has excited considerable interest, commenced on the Man-
chester Cricket-ground—the. Manchester Club against the whole of
Yorkshire, eleven players on each side. The wickets were pitched
at ten o'clock. The Manchester Clnb scored 107 first innings;
Yorkshire then commenced playing, and at eight o'clock had scored
192, with six wickets to go down. The sports will be resumed
to-morrow morning at ten o'clock. Betting this morning was 6
to 4on Yorkshire; at the close of this day's playing 1U to 4 was
offered and taken.

WINDSOR, _FRIDAY !EVENING.—It has been con-
sidered very probable, for some time past, in consequence of the
extensive alterations and renovations which were proceeding
throughout the Castle, that the Court would not pay a visit to
Windsor before September next ; indeed, not tilt after the return
of her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert from the
Continent. This question has just been set at rest by the arrival
of a messenger from Buckingham Palace, with instructions for the
works originally contemplated (and which had been delayed com-
mencing until the royal determination was finally known) to be
proceeded with forthwith, and to be completed early in the month
of September next, as the private apartments will not be required
for the use of her Majesty until that period. An increased number
of workmen, consisting of carvers, gliders, painters, &c., have
consequently been engaged.

THE WILL OF COLONEL WILLARD.—The will Of
John Henry Willard, Esq., of Eastbourne, Sussex, and of
Brighton, Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Sussex Militia, and
magistrate of the county for many years, has been administered to
by his widow, Mrs. Charlotte Willard, the sole executrix. The
testator bequeathed to her the whole of his real and personal
estate absolutely, the latter sworn under 3,0001. The deceased
died at the advanced age of seventy.four, on the 27th of May last.
FAIRLOP FAIR.--Yesterday being the first Friday
in July, the annual fair, held on the spot where once stood the
famed "Fairlop Oak," in Hainault or Epping Forest, took place
according to annual custom, and owing to the fineness of the day
many thousands from the metropolis and the populous villages on
the borders of the forest attended it. The fair, which used for-
merly to extend to three days, the last being Sunday, is now
strictly confined to one, it being found that the charter under which
it is held does not allow more. It is not generally known that the
once famed Fairlop oak has been converted into the pulpit and
reading-desk in New St. Pancras Church.
EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW RAlLWAY.—Yester-
day a meeting of this company was held at Tokenhouse-yard,
Lothbury, to consider the state of their affairs. Much dissatisfac-
tion appeared to exist amongst the shareholders, and harsh re-
marks were made on the conduct of the Directors. It was de.
cided by a formal resolution that reporters should be excluded,
the Directors seeming to desire that the public should not have
any notice of their quarrel,

THE SUN,LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 5, 1845.