The Sun.
London, England, 1844-05-20 00:00:00

NEW EDITION OF DE CUSTINE'S RUSSIA.
Published this day, 3 vols. post Svo., 31s. Gd. cloth,
RUSSIA. By the Marquis DE CUSTINE.
Translated from the French. Second Edition.

It is a painful reflection that Mons. De Custine's remarkable vo-
lumes contain a more accurate account of the state and condition of
Russia than any other work of recent date, without exception. His
kook is one which those who are desirous to know Russia as it really
Is, and not as it would fain impose itself on the world to be, would do
Well to consult."—Gentleman's Magazine, April.
London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TO.MORROW EVENING, MAY 21,
Will be performed I)onizettl'a Opera, entitled
DUN PASQUALE.
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Norina. Madame Grisi ; Ernesto,, Signor Mario; Dr. Malatesta.
Signor Fornasari ; and Don Pasquale. Signor Lablache.
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Between the acts of the Opera the-admired " La Ottana" by
Mdlle. Cerito.

To conclude with the Ballet of ALMA (omitting the first Tableaux
and compressing the Fete in Germany and the Ball Scene).
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Be=
etflce, o,lewt-cslennede.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Sign r LABLACHE has the honour to inform the Nobility, Sub.
sot 1414 to the Opera. his Friends, and the Public, that HIS
BEN El IT will take place en THURSDAY EVENING, May 23
when will be performed Cimarosa•s Comic Opera, entitled
IL MATRIMONIO SEGRETO.

Elisetta, Madame Grisi ; Fidalma, Mdlio. Favanti ; Carolina,
Madame Persiani ; Paolino, Sig. Mario ; Count Rcbinson, Sig. I.
Lablache ; and Geronimo, Sig. Lablache.
After which, a New Divertissement, entitled LA VIV AN DIERE,
introducing the Redowa; or, Original Polka of /3"hemia, by Mdlle.
Cer:to and M. :‘t. Leon.

To conclude with the Grand Blet of ALMA. Alma, Madame Cerito.
Applications fhr Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box
Odiee, Opera Colr.nnade. Omits open at Seven. The Opera will
commence at ilaltpast Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL. DRURY-LANE.
TIIIS EVENING, MAY 20,
Will be repeated A New Grand Opera, entitled THE BRIDES
OF VENICE. Count Aloerto, Mr. W. Harrison; Count Orio
Soranzo, Mr. Voirani; Nriaina, Mrs. Alfred Shaw; Geraldo, Mdlle.
A 113,rt ; Francesca, Mis 3 Romer.
To conclude with the revived Grand Fairy Ballet, entitled THE
REVOLT OF THE HAREM. Mahomet, Mr. Howell; Ismael,
M. Silvain ; Myssouf, Mr. W. H. Payne, Zulma, Mdlle. Lucile
Grahn• Zelika, Mdlle. Clara Webster ; The Genius of the Harem,
Madame Giubilei.

Dress Boxes 75.-, Second ['rice 3s. lid. ; Upper Circles of Boxes 51..
Second Price Se.; Pit Ss Second Price Ss.• Middle Gallery Sr.,
Second Price IL ; Upper Gallery IL, Second ?Ace 6d,

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
MR. BENJAMIN WEBSTF.R, LESSEB.
THIS EVENING, MAY `ll,
Will be performed the Comedy of A CURE FOR THE HEART-
ACHE. Old Rapid, Mr. W. Farren ; Young Rapid, Mr. Charles
Mathews; Vortex, NIL Strickland; Frank °attend, Mr. Webster;
Ellen Vortex, Mrs Edwin Yarnold ; Miss Vortex, Mrs. W. Clifford
dessy Gatland, Mies Julia Bennett.
After which, Mr. Manche's Successful Comedy of THE FOL! lES
OF A NIGHT.

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To be followed by a New, Original, Occasional, and Local Extra-
vaganza, founded on Fact, entitled THE DRAMA AT HOME; or,
An Evening with Putt Principal Characters by Mr. C. Matkews,
Mr. J. Bland, Mr. Caulfield, Mrs. Glover, Miss P. Horton and
Miss Lee.

To conclude with a New Comic Drama, called THE A BSENTEE.
Sir Patrick Delany, Mr. Tilbury ; Edward Macarthy (the Absentee),
Mr. II Hull; Larty Lurgan, Mr. Leonard; Norah, Miss Julia
Bennett; Katy, Miss Carre.
orchestra Stalls, ss. ; Bores, Ss. • Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, 25.; Upper
Oallery, la. Half-price—Boxes 3s. ; Pit 25.; Gallery, Is. ; Upper
liallery, tit. Doors opened at Half.paat Six, and the l'erformances
euraineace at Seven
Tickets and Places to be had of Mr I. T. Archer, at the Box-
°Mee, trine Ten till Five.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET,
THE PRIZE COMEDY.
Mr WEBSTER begs to announce that the Committee to award
the Prize of .1:509, with c :ntingent advantages for the best Prose
Coa.edy, illustrative of British Manners and Customs, at their
Twe tit th Meeting, this day, arrived at the following decision :
Resl'ved. unanimously-111A the Priz3 be awarded to the
Comedy of
QUID PRO QUO • or, THE DAY OF DUPES.
(Signed) CHARLES M. YOUNG, Esq.
E. R. MORAN, Esq.
HENRY OTTLEY, Esq.
J. CLARKE SEARLE, Esq.
The Rev. ALEX. DYCE.
G. P. R. JAMES, Eso.
CHARLES KEMBLE, Esq.. Chairman.

May 1 IEI4I,

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
LESSEE, Mr. J. M. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING, MAY 20,
Will be repeated a New Comic Opera, entitled CROWN
DIAMONDS Count de Campo Mayor, Mr. Weiss; Don Hen.
riquez de Sandoval. Mr. Allen; R.ebolle Jo, Mr. Paul Bedford ; La
('aterina, Madame Anna Thillon ; Diana, Miss Grant.
To be followed by a New Farce, called CU I' FOR PARTNERS.
Tu conclude with THE SOMNAMBULIST; or, The Village
Phantom ; Elvino, Mr. Hilbert; Amina, Miss Ballin.

THEArRE ROY L LYCEUM. LATE ENGLISH OPERA.

HOUSE
Under theifanagement of Mrs. KEELEY.

.1 Open Fesarne; or, a Night with the Ferty Thieves," continues to
be nightly received with perfect enthusiasts by crowded and
fashionable audinees

THIS EVENING, MAY 20,
Will be performed a New Comedietta, entitled THE WHITE
PEA I'HER. Principal Characters by Messrs. F. Vining, Collier,
Craven, Yarnold, Miss Woolgar, and Miss Fairbrother.

Aftei which. MY_ WIFE'S OUT. Principal Characters by Mr.
Keeley. Mr Wigan, Miss Chaplin, and Mrs. Keeley.
To which will be added a new Comic Drama, called THE
LOVE BIRD!!. '.Fiineipai Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews,
lounge, Mrs. IN isollige, Mrs. Usher, Miss Fairbrother, Miss Chaplin,
Miss Grove, and Miss Pitt wzue.
To be followed by in Apropos Bagatelle callei POLK AM ANIA
Characters by Mr. P. Mathews, Mr. Wigan, Mr. Keeley, Miss
Woolgar, and Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with a ('rani Burlesque Fairy Extravaganza, called
OPEN SESAME; or. a :Sight with the Forty Thieves. Cha.
raetess by Mitre Woolgar; Mils E. Chaplin, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss
Turner, Mks Grove .Mrs. Wigan, Miss James, Miss Fairbrother,
and Mrs. Keeley, litcssrs. F. Mathews, Turner, lounge, Wigan,
Yarnold, and Chaplin.
PRICES OF A DMIT.SION.—BaIcony Nixes, 45.; Upper
Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. a • Gallery, 6d. Second Price—Balcony Boxes, 2s. ;
Upper Boxes, Is 6cl. ; Pit P. Private Boxes on the Balcony Tier
(holding eight persons). vii Guineas Private Roxes on the Second
her (ho ding eight persons), One Guinea and a.Half. Private
Boxes on the Pit Fier (holding six persons), One Guinea.

ASTLEY'S ROYAI. AMPHITHEATRE OF ARTS.
Prepr:etor and Manager, Mr. BATTY.
irand Attraction.
Last week of M. Plege, thegreat French Rope-dancer.
. • .HIS EVENING, MAY ilft,
Will be repeated the Hist Aka) Spectacle of the INVASION OF
ENGLAND BY WILLIA M THE CONQUEROR,. or, the Battle
of Hastings. With all the effects of the Norman Conquest, Death
of Harold, &c.
Entire Change i.l the Splendid Scenes of the Circle.
To conclude with tie Oriental Spectacle of THE SECRET
AI IN E ; or, the H•ndoor o! the Ruby Cliffs.
The door; will open nnaltly at six o'clock, and the performances
•immence at seven. Box-othce opened daily from ten till four. The
private boxes have been lerottstructed and decorated with care and
splendour.
Acting and stage.rn taager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot.

,A 0 I WIEN' ROYAL SURREY THEATRE
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. BUCKINGHAM.
THIS EVEVING, MAYzo,
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Will be performecShakspe.ire's •I ragedv of KING LEAR. King
L.ar, Mr. H. Hughes; Edgar, M. E. F. Saville.
• After which, A KISS IN THE DARK.
To be followed by THE WHISTLER.
To conclude with a Grand Display of FIREWORKS.
Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kenchaer, at the Box.
o !Ice, Iron Eleven to Four.