The Sun. — London, England, 1858-12-28 00:00:00

Charles Buchan, 11, John-street, Webb-street, S Olaves's, Southwark. Edward West, slightly injured. Gone home. John Fryer, slightly injured. Gone home. George Right, slightly injured. Gone home. John Williams, injury to the cap of the knee, Gone home. THE NAVY. The Himalaya is under orders for Queenstown, Gibraltar, and Malta. She will receive on board from Portsmouth Dockyard jetty, on the 3d or 4th of January next, officers and men, women, and children belonging to the Sappers and Miners, and to the 25th Regiment (2d battalion), for Gibraltar ; also officers and men belonging to the Rifles (4th battalion ; and to the 15th regiment (2d battalion), for Malta. And from Queenstown she will receive officers and men belonging to the 6th regiment (2d battalion), for Gibraltar; and officers and men, women, and children belonging to the 3d regiment (2d battalion), and to the 21st regiment (Ist batta lion), for Malta—in all 700 souls. A monument to the memory of the late Mr. Francis Pcllatt, principal military storekeeper at Woolwich Arsenal, has been subscribed for by the workmen employed at the several departments of that establi s h men t, an d i s now in course of erection. The Rifleman, steamvessel, has been removed from the basin, and is now moored in the river. She is ordered to be docked for examination, and will require extensive repairs, having seen much service on the west coast of Africa. • Upwards of 60 cases of antiquities for the British Museum from Carthage and the ancient city of Halicarnassus, forming the remainder of the cargo of the Supply, steamvessel, will be forwarded from Woolwich during the present week. A return has just been made of the line-of-battle steamers and other vessels which comprise the steam reserve at Chatham and Sheerness, from which it appears that there are at present in reserve 8 line of-battle screw steamers, 4 floating batteries, 6 screw corvettes, and 18 steam frigates and other vessels. The following is the list of vessels attached to the steam reserve :—The Royal George, 102 ; Hero, 91; Cressy, 80 ; Mars, 80; Colossus, 80 ; Meeance, 80 ; Majestic 80 ; Goliath, 80 ; Emerald, 51 ; Bacchante, 51 ; Amphion, 36; Scylla, ' 21; Cadmus, 21 ; Chal lenger, 21 • Clio, 21 ; Scout, 21; Cossack, 20 ; Ma lacca, 17 ; Fawn, 17 ; Etna, 16 ; and Thunderbolt, 16, floating batteries; Miranda, 15 ; Thunder, 14; and Trusty, 14, floating batteries ; Eurotas, 12 ; Victor, 6 ; Phoenix, 6 ; Dragon, 6 ; Driver, 6; Alacrity, 4; Foxhound, 4 ; Snake, 4 ; Reynard, 4 ; Wrangler, 4 ; Otter, 3 ; Fearless, 3 ; Locust, 3 ; and Wye, 3. The aggregate tonnage of the above vessels exceeds 100,000 tons, and the number of guns 1,113. The vessels attached to the steam reserve have just been inspected by Captain E. P. Halsted, of the Cressy, 80, guardship of the steam reserve at Sheer ness. Orders were yesterday received at Woolwich to Rrepare for lay ing d own moor i ngs i n t h e L ong each, at Purfleet, for making fast the old 72-gun ship Cornwall, now at Sheerness, intended to be stationed in the river as a receiving ship for the Coastguard service. The gunboat Biter, Lieut.-Com. J. B. Grove, has again sailed from Woolwich for Portland, after re pairs of machinery. THE ARMY. Her Majesty's troopship Himalaya, Commander John Seccombe, has received orders to embark os Monday, Jan. 3, 1859, from the Dockyard, Ports mouth, 2 officers, 102 rank and file of the Royal Corps of Engineers, with 1 officer's servant, 6 wo men, and 8 children for Gibraltar; 2 officers, 41 rank and file, 1 officer's wife, 2 children, and 1 female servant, belonging to the 2d bat. of the 25th Regt., for Gibraltar; 2 officers and 150 rank and file of the 4th bat. of Rifles, 11 officers, 104 rank and file, 9 women, and 18 children belonging to the 2d bat. of the 15th Regt., for Malta. The ship will proceed from Portsmouth to Queenstown, and embark for Gibraltar 30 men of the 2d bat. of the 6th Regt. ; and for Malta 10 officers, 52 rank and file, 2 women, and 2 children belonging to the 2d bat. of the 3d Regt. ; and 4 other officers, 32 rank and file, 3 women, and 2 children, and Barrack-sergeant Foley and wife and child. The Himalaya will call on her return voyage at Tangiers, and receive on board for England presents from the Emperor of Morocco for her Majesty, comprising lions, horses, other animals, and ostriches; from Malta, invalids and stores of 4 wery deseziption. Col. Bloomfield, Aide-de-Camp to her Majesty, and Second-Commandant of Woolwich, has been granted three months' leave of absence ; and Capt. Freeth, Deputy Assistant-Quartermaster-General, has been appointed Acting Brigade-Major of the garrison, in the absence of Brigade-Major Shaw, also on leave. The ventilation and other improve ments effected in the eastern block of the west square, Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, hav ing been completed, the building has been handed over to the barrack authorities for the reoccupation of the Antrim Rifles. A demi-bud and plate ordered to be cast of Russian gun metal in the brass gun foundry of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich,representinc, the crowned head of her Majesty, was yesterday erected 6 in the vacant space formerly occupied by the public clock, in the eastern -ornamental archway of the Royal Artillery Barracks. The work has been highly eulogised, and the resemblance considered perfect. The Soldiers' Institute, recently established oppo site the Royal Marine Barracks, Woolwich, by the instrumentality of Mr. W. Angerstein, one of the present candidates for the representation of the. borough, is progressing favourably. The number of subscribers now on the books of the institute amounts to 640. A series of lectures, tending to the mental improvement of the soldier, commenced yesterday evening, under the sanction of the General com manding the garrison. The lecture was given in a large room on the basement story of the estab lishment, and was extremely well attended. The subject selected for yesterday's lecture was " Recol lections of India and the Hindoos, before the Mutiny," by Mr. Jones (Royal Arsenal), an old resident. The series on the other subjects will be continued on the 3d, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st of Jan., and on 7th Feb. to the hospitals, and also to fetch medical assistance. a a short time there were between 20 and 30 medical men on the spot engaged in examining the dead and insensible, while every chemist's and doe-' tor's shop in the neighbourhood was crowded with the dead and dying. When some degree of calm had been restored, and the full extent of the calamity was known, it was found that life was extinct in no less than 15, and that probably 20 or 30 had been injured, but, we are happy to say that, in most cases, the inju ries, as far as known at present, were very slight. It is impOssible, however, to tell what internal injuries may have been sustained by the sufferers in such a crush. Scarcely any of the dead bodies bear the marks of wounds or contusions. Life had been destroyed in almost every case by simple congestion of the brain, caused by suffocation. Although so frightful an occurrence was taking place on the st a i rs o f th e gallery, the great mass of the people in the theatre do not seem to have been in the slightest degree aware of the fact. It is said that, attracted by the cries and noise, some person open e d th e gallery door leading on to the staircase, and about 20 per sons rusheeout, but the attendant in charge, seeing that some frightful accident had occurred, succeeded in forcing to and locking the door, thus, in all pro bability, saving many lives, for had the alarm become general, and a panic ensued inside the walls of the theatre itself, there is no knowing to what extent the loss of life might not have reached. Different explanations were given of the cause of the catastrophe by the persons connected with the theatre. Probably this is a point which will never be thoroughly cleared up . ; but it is a somewhat strange circumstance that just at the moment the catastrophe was taking place on the staircase an alarm of fire within the theatre itself was raised, in consequence of somebody igniting a fusee in the boxes. At Lambeth Workhouse two of the dead have been identified. Their names are— Chas. Barber, 9, Pepper-court, Union-street, aged 14. There is another lad lying dead at the Workhouse who has been partially identified, or rather recog nised, by a stranger as having been seen at Mr. Varnell's, fishmonger, Clare-streeet, Clare-market. Of those committed to the care of Mr. Sewell two DAC ll.Gcta. TLivIL William Barnes (sent to Guy's Hospital), aged 15. His spine was broken, and he suffered the most in tense agony about two hours. William Jennings Jones, aged 17. He died three minutes after he was brought in from pressure of the chest. As far as possible, we subjoin a list of names of those who have been injured in various degrees-- viz : William Vaus, injury to the hip. Gone home. William Giles, 12, Farnham-court, Holborn, slightly injured. Gone home. Edward Churchman, 11, Green Dragon-court, City, severe internal injuries. Lying at St. Thomas's Hospital. John Stone, 29, Fox-court, Holborn, slightly injured. Edward Bland, 10, Market-street, Newport market, slightly injured. Gone home. Richard Hodge, 30, Walnut-tree-place, Lambeth, slightly injured. I II! WINTER, —NO GENTLEMAN during the Winter should be without one of MACDOUGALL'S FAMOUS HIGHLAND CLOAKS, Universally acknowledged to be the most comfortable, useful, and gentlemaigy upper Garment now in use, either o r Town wear, or the Rail, the Coach, Riding:, -Driving; and Walking. , They are made of Scotch Tweeds, in e% ery variety of Plain Colours, and very p re tty Mi x t ures ; a l so in dark Grey and Black, for Clergymen's wear. Good useful qualities from.... 265. to 365. . The best do. d 0..... 38s. to 50s. The Height and Size raund Shoulders 14 sufficient measure. Patterns and price per post, free. Any number of Cloaks forwarded in four days from date of order, free to London. D. MACDOUGALL, THE ROYAL TARTAN WAREHOUSE. INVERNESS. OYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT GARDEN, under the sole - Management of Miss Louisa Fyne and Mr. W. Harrison THIS EVENING will be presented an entirely new and romantic Opera, by Mr. W. Balfe, entitled SATANELLA ; or, THE POWER OF LOVE. Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon. To conclude with the new Pantomime of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD; or, Harlequin and the Wolf in Granny's Clothing. Commence at Seven, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—Opera Comique.— k, WILL OPEN TO-MORROW, December 29, with Auber's celebrated opera, LA PART DU DIABLE, in which Mesdames Faure, Celine Mathieu, Helene Morel ; Messrs. Fougeres, Bryon D'Orgeval, Montclar, Georget, &c., will make their first appearance in England. Director and Con ductor—Mons. Remusat. Nightly Admission—Stalls, 108.6 d.; Box Seats (reserved), 4s. ; Pit, 2s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre Stalls, ls. 6d. ; Gallery, Is ; Private Boxes, £4 45., £3 35., and £2 2s. Subscriptions and Tickets to be obtained at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street. City Agent, Mr. Alvey Turner, 19, Poultry. Box-office open daily from 11 till 6, under the direction of Mr. C. Nugent. Acting Manager—Mr. B. Barnett. Doors open at half-past 7; commenca at B._ ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEAgRE. Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean. THIS EVENING will be presented THE JEALOUS WIFE. Mr. and Mrs. C. Kean. After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled THE KING OF THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin Prince , Digmond and "Princess Brighteyes. THEATRE -ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Lessee, Mr. J.. 8. Bnckstone. THIS EVENING, will be performed SHE STOOPS - TO CONQUER. Messrs. Bu&stone, Chippendale;' Mesdames Reynolds and Poynter. After which, a new grand Comic Pantomime, ehtitled UNDINE ; or, Harlequin and the Spirit of the Waters. Comrnem.-4 at 7. ROYAL "LIYCEUM THEATRE. •• manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer, • This Evening, will 'be produce 4 a new _Borlesque, written , ^1 , . , - O . I T HE for the •Lyaeum Comgany by Robert B. Brough, and entitled •T SIEGE OF TROY. The new and gor geous scenery by Mr. William • Callcott. The principal cha racters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Julia St. George, Mrs..Westbn, Miss Portman, Miss Talbot, Miss Kate Saxon, Miss E. Romer, &c. ; Mr. Emery, Mr. Charles Young, Mr. Ellerton, Mr. J. Rogers, Mr. Barrett, &c. ; . Miss Rosina Wright, Miss M. Charles, Miss Harriet Dalton, and a numerous Corps. de Bal let will also appear. After the . Burlesque a new Comic Pantomime, replete with new tricks and mechanical devices, entitled HARLEQUIN TOY HORSE ; or, The Cremorne Fete. Clown, Mr Charles Lauri ; Harlequin, Mr; John Lauri ; Pantaloon, Mr. Henry Lauri ; Columbine, Miss Jenny Lauri. The Performances will commence on Monday (to-night) and Tuesday with the Comedietta of TOO MUCH FOR GOOD NATURE. Reduced Prices—Dress Bdxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 25.; Stalls, ss. ; Gallery, ls. Box-office open;from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half-pai 6, to commence at 7 every evening. NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADEI;PHI. Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster. THIS EVENING, MR. WEBSTER'S COMPANY IS REQUESTED AT A PHOTOGRAPHIC SOIREE. Manager, Mr. B. Webster; Photographer, Mr. J. L. Tool e; Memory, Miss Woolgar ; Everybody, by Everybody else. After the first piece the New Act Drop by Clarkson Stan field, Esq., R.A., and painted by Mr. Wm. Telbin. With the Occasional Address, spoken by Miss Woolgar, and presented to Mr. Ben. Webster by Shirley Brooks, Esq GOOD FOR NOTHING. Mr. Toole ancl . Miss Woolgar. To conclude with the grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled MOTHER RED CAP ; or, Harlequin Johnny Gilpin's Ride to Edmonton.:Clown, Mr. Croueste ; Harlequin,. Mr. Hilde brand ; "Columbine, Miss Hayman ; Pantaloon, Mr. Lupino ; Sprite, Mr. Le Barr. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborongh. THIS EVENING, THE RULE OF THREE. After which, the new Extravaganza, KENILWORTH ; or Ye Qeen, ye Carle, and ye Maydenne. And THE LITTLE SAVAGE. Commence at 7 o'clock. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, Westminster-road. Sole Lessee Mr. William Cooke. Dress Circle, 4s. ; Boxes, 35.; Pit, 2s, ; Gallery, ls. ; Upper Gallery, 6d. During the week, the great Eastern Spectacle of THE REVOLT IN INDIA; or, The Fugitives and their Faith ful Steed. After which SCENES IN THE CIRCLE by the Star Riders of Europe. To conclude with the great Operatic and Burlesque Eques trian Pantomime; entitled HARLEQUIN BARON MUN CHAUSEN, AND HIS COMICAL CREAM COB CRUISER. Harlequin, Mr. H. Hemmings ; Sprite, Mr. Thorne ; Pantaloon, Mr. H. Morley; Clown, by the inimitable grotesque, Mr. A. F. Forrest. The gorgeous Transformation , Scene the perfection of modern art. Stage Manager, AV . It. Phillips. CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road. Proprietor --C. IffonTore. The üblic is moat respectfully informed that the F INE ARTSGALLERY, in connection with the above Hall, IS NOW OPEN DAY AND NIGHT, from 11 o'clock a.m. until 12 o'clock p.m. The New Gallery contains an extensive Collec tion of Pictures, by Ancient and Modern Masters and is also devoted to Art productions generally. The Proprietor feels he may confidently assert that, viewed altogether, the exist ing Music hall, the New Fine Arts Gallery, and the recently added Ante-Hall, will present an attr a cti on w hi c h , w h ether as regards the architectural beauty of the structures them eeti'es, or the rd. lcut and hichea within, will be found to be wholly without parallel in the kingdom. The MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT commences as usual at Seven o'clock. In addition to the usual entertainment, the SAUVLET FAMILY, of Amsterdam, Eight in number, whose varied. instrumental Performances have created so marked a sensa tion in the principal cities and towns of the Continent, will perform every Evening at Nine ani ElevQn o'clock. THE WEATHER,-SUN OFFICE, DEC. 28 THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE. 54—highest since noon yesterday. 44—lowest this morning and during the nigh 47—this day at noon. BAROMETER-29.77, WIND, North-Westerly ; fresh, with fine winter weather. 414 C .. '' T .5 0,..U1• 1,,. _ • • . 1 0 e__, . ~.. - ' • - . - ~..,.. .4., 4 4 11 d o . ~ - 4 .. . 1. ' •' ' * 2. .? 01 ' ' , A •l' ' ':• : l - b, - e.r "‘ --. .... 44). ...,.... '',.. vi.q.l_ THE SUN. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 28, 1858. M. DE MONTALE3IBERT has again been pardoned by the EMPEROR, and M. DOUNIAL, the responsible G'erant of the Correspondant, has this time been included in the act of grace ! The pardon (!) may now be fairly cepted. M. DE MON‘TALEMBERT has fully vindicated his own character, and exhi bited unblemished patriotism in his noble effort to maintain the liberty which it is now proved does not exist in France. It was his duty to continue the struggle until the ultimate tribuial s had de cided on his appeal. But from that moment the necessity, nay, more, the propriety, of becoming a martyr, ceased. Further resistance would be utterly useless, and go far to justify the querulous onslaught of the Times at his refusal to accept the first pardon, by which he would virtually have acknowledged that he was guilty of the three offences laid to his charge. From the very commencement we believed that Lours NAPOLEON was too sagacious to persevere in the unwise and impolitic coarse into which he - had been betraier by the servile gang who had been so severely cas.tigated by the unsparing hand of the distinguished writer. He had, without due inquiry, sanctioned the odious prosecution—had allowed a trial to take place which, on mature con- sideration, he would have given millions of francs to have withdrawn. But the " die was cast"—the inauspicious step could not be retraced, and it was not until the all but unanimous voice of public opinion in this country showed him the true cha racter of the proceeding carried on in his name; and supposed to be at his instigation; that he fel and understood the mischief that must result. The first attempt to wriggle out of the persccu tion was by no means a felicitous one. It was clearly his intention to disconnect himself with the indictment; but, unfortunately for himself, and fortunately for the former " Peer of France," he was betrayed into two grave errors. In the first place, the so-called pardon was tendered at the very time when the accused must have been deemed innocent in the eye Of the law—before the charge against him had been fully and completely established. That alone would lead any man of honour and' spirit to reject it, more especially as its existence would have rendered him liable at any moment to banishment, from his native land, with out further trial, or being guilty of any offence. The second mistake was no less glaring. The pardon (!) was supposed to be given on account of the. -anniversary of the 2d December, a day to which - M. DE MONTALEMBERT must have loojced - back with anything but pleasurable feelings. It - was recalling to the people of France that the illustrimth writer had, for a time, participated in thz., measures which changed the whilome prisoner of Ham, the exile of Camberwell, the special con stable of April, 1848, the President of the Republic for a limited period, into a despotic autocrat, who could trample out the remains of French liberty without difficulty or compunction. This, must, indeed, have proved a bitter reminiscence to M. DE MONTALEMBERT. It was adding insult to injury, and could not fail to induce him to reject the ten dered amnesty. But ; so far as can yet be known, the present pardon is clogged by no such humiliating condi tions. The battle has been fairly contested, and the party vanquished, not by the weakness of his cause, but the partiality of his judges; cannot insist on undergoing the undue penalties which they pro nounc ed for his quasi offence. He cannot, if he would spend three months in prison. The gates would not be opened to receive him, or if he did obtain admission, and endeavoured to remain, he would either be forcibly ejected or speedily starved out. The payment of the fine would be equally rejected, unless, like some of the income-tax defaulters, he sent it, anonymously, as conscience money—and that would be a practical confession of guilt. It was, as we have stated, the result which we anticipated. The EMPEROR could not punish a minor, when he had previously declared a higher one worthy of pardon ;- nor could he see the mere publisher, who had never seen the article com plained of, punished in person and in pocket,, while the author had been relieved from all the conse quences of the publication in which he had spoken too justly of England and the English to be pleasing to some ears in the vicinity of the Tuilleries. Kidderminster versus Birmingham is the grand contest with which the year is closing. The honourable member for the great borough person ally advocates his own bill from the platform— tile honourable member for Kidderminster enjoys the anonymous advocacy of the Times. We know editorial etiquette, of course, too well to think of asserting that Mr. LOWE can be the writer of the aeries of articles epitoMised in his Kidderminster oration, and of others which followed in commen dation of the views.which thus for once found a voice as well as a pen. The coincidence, however exact, was doubtless casual. If we knew the anonymous writer, we should find him to be some gentleman of the same habits of thinking; of the same political connexions, and the same inde pendence as the honourable member for the Carpet Borough. We cannot, however, be thought to violate any reasonable etiquette, if, regarding the Times as leading counsel for Kidderminster, we speak of the pleadings in the cause in the names of the principals. Now, what has struck us as rather remarkable in these pleadings is the intense aversion of Kidderminster to the Ballot. It does not like extension of the suffrage ; but it plays fast and loose with that. Any near approach to representa tive, equality is totally rejected, still, something must be done in correcting the glaring anomalies left by the Reform Bill. But the Ballot—that is not to be endured. Contempt, invective, ridicule, attacks on " the American elective system," exclu sion of answers to the attacks, even from one so entitled to a hearing as the hon. member for Bristol—everythingis fair provided it be but to get rid of the Ballot, or only to keep it out of sight. Yet most provokingly, as every fairly reported meeting shows, the only point on which reformers exhibit no variation of opinion is just this—that in any Reform Bill, meant to satisfy the people the Dallor must XUEIII toil CJt7ClLLLulpua L. LUCIA:LW t", Reform of Parliamentary Representation is not to be octroyed to us by Tories and Whigs, but to be adapted to the wishes and wants of those who elect the representatives, there can be no question about the matter. Almost in a fit of desperation the other day he of Kidderminster made his appeal to the employers of labour. Hitherto their electoral supremacrhas been unquestioned —are they content quietly to sur render it? "Do the manufacturers and other chief employers, of such towns as Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham, desire household suffrage and the Ballot ? If they do not speak out now, they will deserve Universal Suffrage and the Ballot, little as they are likely to suffer from such inflictions in our days." Now, we like this. It is speaking out at last. Masters are fairly warned that, if they do not get up public meetings, and "put down" this odious outcry for an extended suffrage, coupled with a provision to make it a real extension, they may find themselves outvoted by their own men ; just as the landlords, if the voting were free, might be outvoted by their own tenants. Now, we should much like to sr:e employers of labour get up meet ings to resist extension of the suffrage and the Ballot. Why should they not? Is the hon. member for Kidderminster and his leading counsel never to have one meeting, no not one borough or county meeting, to resist the threatened innovations ? Is it safe to rely on the House of Commons alone, unsupported by the voice of the people ? However much the present or any succeeding House may be averse to conceding an extended and free suffrage, it doubt less must do it, if the public meetings and petitions are all on oneside, and are numerous and earnest too. Wo do hope that a public Anti•Ballot-and-House _hold-suffrage meeting will be called in every borough at least of the kingdom, and well pleased shall we be if county meetings be convened also. Not content with appealing to masters against permitting votes to be conferred on their men, Kidderminster appeals to the men, too, against the Ballot. Having described a model master's-ma n ,— an - servant, his children too in, the same yard or factory, his cottage adjoining, his very bread depending on the master-- are-told that he is " not the cowardly fellow who is supposed to be silent for three years, and then to speak through the Ballot-box."' He lives in the light of day, not on a camera obscura." We thank the Times for teaching us that word. The camera obscnra is beyond all question the most perfect device for securing faithful representations that was ever yet devised by the wit of man ; and we have not the shadow of a doubt that the camera obscura of the Ballot-box would give us such a perfect representation of the opinions of electors as we have never seen before. It would render the House of Commons a photograph of the consti tuencies. True, all their less pleasing features would be there as well as their best. We have no Utopian fancy that a real representation of im perfect men,- of any class, would make a perfect Legislature; but we do affirm that it would be at least what it purposed to be--a representation of the majority of the electors, and not of those who may have the power to command their votes. (From the Derbyshire Courier of Dec. 24 , The scythe of Time is mowing Another swath of life, And the seed that we've been sowing— Grain of Peace or tares of Strife— Has been gathered safe and fast In the garner of the past, To lie for ever ! Have we done the best we could With the ways and means we hold ? Have we wrought the things we should With our judgment or our gold ? Have we played our mortal part, By our hand, or brain, or heart, With fair endeavour ? The steeple pulses beating, With rapid strokes of mirth, Loudly tell our days are fleeting, Like molten snow, from earth ; And the fitful carol strain Is a warning once again To the soul! Have wo dozed among the sleepers ? Have we stirred among the quick ? Have we comforted the weepers ? Have we watched beside the sick ? Have we flyvelt in nnvn Or groped in selfish blindness Like the mole ? Come, let us ask our bosoms If we earnestly have sought To nurture all the blossoms In our pathway as we ought ? Let us ask if we are giving As much love to all the living As we can ? 'Tis a fitting hour to reckon Not only yellow store : For passing old years b ec k on Where no wealth can win the shore ! 'Tis a day for Age and Youth To sum up their, debts of Truth To God and Man! The glossy branches twining In beauty o'er our head ; They are but garlands shining In a pomp that greets the dead. And a trace of holy gloom Makes a temple of the room Where they are seen. Let the feasting and the drinking Be as goodly as it may ; Yet the wise ones will be thinking—. As they hail the festal day__ Time is hushing us to Test As he rocks us on his breast, . Of Christmas green ! Year after year is going ; So work while there is light ; Let us keep the rust from growing, Let us wear our spirit bright. And 'tis only honest labour, And the love of friend and neighbour, Can do this. So, while Old Time is mowing Another swath of Life, Let us pledge the cup that's flowing To the heart that shuts our strife; For, amid all selfish blindness, It is only Peace and Kindness Make our bliss. ELIZA COOK MEDITERRANEAN TELEGEAPH.—It is appre • headed that telegraphic communication.-between-Cagliari and Malta will not be resumed for some little time to come. Advices received in London mention that her Majesty's steamer Caradoo had been placed at the disposal of the agents of the Mediterranean Extension Telegraph Com pany, who were thus enabled to examine both enda of the cable. The result of their investigations leads to the belief that a fracture will be met with about the centre of the cable, tho shore ends being perfect. Fortunately a steamer belonging to Messrs. Newall and Co., who originally laid the cable, is now in the Mediterranean, and will prove very useful in the carrying out of the requisite operations, which will probably include the raising of the central portion of the cable, and perhaps the splicing on of a new piece. GOVERNMENT EMIGRATION.—The Government emigrant ship Conway, 1 ,167 tons, Captain W. H. Duguid, which sailed from Liverpool on the 10th of June, in charge of Surgeon-Superintendent John Carroll, with 19 married couples, 233 single women, 77 single men, 34 boys between the ages of 1 and 12, 32 girls between the same ages, 11 male infants and 3 females, making a total of 428 souls, equal to 381 statute adults, arrived at Melbourne, Victoria, on the 15th of September. Two births occurred during the voyage. ALLEGED MURDER IN LIVERPOOL. Thomas Owen, William Owen, and Daniel Johnson, were brought before the magistrates at the Liverpool Police-court yester day (Monday), charged with having caused the death of a man named Toole. From 4 e evidence of a carter named Knowles it appeared that be, in company with th e de ceased, James Tool e , wen t to the house of Johnson, who sells beer, &c., in E a t on - s t r t et , on F r i day night, and there met the ee prisoners. They had some drink together, in the course of which Wiliam Owen made use of some abusive language to the diceased, who became irritated, and walked out of the house. The prisoners remained some time drinking, but eventually went away, with the excep tion of Johnson, who kept the house. Shortly after the departure of the two Owens, Toole came in and asked for some beer, which after he l t ad drunk he walked out, when he was met by the Owens. Johnson and Knowles then came up, when the latter vas knocked down by Johnson, and Toole was struck a sore blow over the head with an iron bar, and otherwise severely injured by repeated kicks and blows. Knowles mewed to escape without any fur ther injury, but the dece4sed, in endeavouring to crawl home, received such featft i l ill-usage from the prisone rs that he died shortly aft er . Mr. Mansfield remanded the prisoners, in order to allow of a post mortem examination, We are told, moreover, that such men, the sup& rior trusty sort of men just referred to, do not want the Ballot ! They are as independent as tradesmen and professional men. Suppose they were so, it would be a poor independence, no class DOA, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 28, 1858. • of men being in more fear of affronting their cus tomers. But notoriously they are more dependent. They resemble rather the miserable farming tenants, since their whole dependence is ordinarily on one man whom they dare not affront. We have, how ever, lying on our desk three essays by working men on the Ballot. One is by a lithographic printer, another by a book canvasser, and the third by a wool-comber. They were all written in answer to a prize offered by the Bradford Review to working men—the subject being " whether, in the present state of English society, the Ballot be a necessity in any compre• hensive measure of Reform —or in caso of the enfranchisement of the working classes—all ratepayers for instance—are there any practicable means apart from the Ballot, by which the inde pendence of this class of voters can be effectually preserved." These essays, and they all, especially the first, do great credit to the ability of the writers, completely answer the Kidderminster appeal of last week to working men. They deny that there is any known means of conferring inde pendence on the operative who is a voter, but the Ballot. They show that even in the case of a good master and a skilful hand, it is impossible for the receiver of wages to feel himself free to vote as he pleases. Even if there be no present danger of discharge, he will fear standing in the em• ployer's black book as the first to be turned off when a slack time comes. We were even warned the other day in some re marks on the dictation of Trades' Unions to those who belong to them, that it would be awful to put suck an engine as the Ballot•box into their hands; and this, after a picture of the terrorism exercised by the Union over its members ! Why, the Ballot-box is the very antagonist of all terrorism, whether it be that of a wealthy landlord or of a union of poor men. But, in the same trial, it was recorded that "the rats"--those who refused to join the Union— outnumbered the Unionists. They surely might be relied .on to out-vote those who wish to oppress them. If there be any means of thwarting unfair combinations, none can be so effectual as the ballot. It is in secrecy that the guilt of deeds, which we half forget when acting openly with others, most strikes us. If secrecy and silence be ofttimes opportunities for fraud, they are also the most effective awakeners of conscience. Men will not do individually what they will often do in a crowd or even in a corporation ; isolate the voter by secrecy, and he will recoil from giring the very vote to which he had wrongfully pledged himself. A CHANT FOR CHRISTMAS DAY. LATEST NEWS. RENEWED PARDON TO M DE MONTALEINIBERT. The following telegrams have been received a' Mr. Reuter's office PARIS, DEC. 28 The following appears in the MQniteur "The Emperor, renewing his first decision, has remitted to M. de Montalembert the penalties de finitively pronounced against him by the judgment of the Imperial Court of 21st Dec., 1858. " His Majesty has also remitted to M. Dounial, manager of the Correspoiulant, the penalty of im prisonment pronounced against him by the sentence of the 24th of November." CANTON, Nov. 10. The Customs tariff has been settled. Almost al articles are admitted with a duty of 5 per cent. Opium is admitted with a duty of 30 taels per box VIENNA, DEC. 27. Two regiments have been despatched to-day to Setnlin. MARSEILLES, DEC. 27. The Marquis of Moges, who is the bearer of the treaty with Japan, has arrived here. At the be ginning of October Lord Elgin and Baron Gros were at Shanghai negotiating with the Imperial Commissioners. At Canton tranquillity remained undisturbed. Trade had been resumed. The dis missal of the Governor was expected. News from Cochin China were more favourable. The number of sick was decreasing. Preparations were making for the expedition to attack the metropolis there. BELGRADE, DEC. 27. The Senate has revoked its resolution of Friday last concerning the recall of Prince Alexander. The Skuptschina is preparing a petition to the Porte in favour of Milosch. The army is now also favourably disposed towards he latter. A deputation has been sent to Prince Milosch. FRANCE. PARIS, MONDAY. The French and Spanish expeditionary forces intended to attack Hue about the 19th of this month. A Paris letter in the Nord of Brussels says : " The initiative of the negotiations which have been opened for an extraordinary convocation of the conference emanates principally from England, Austria, and Turkey, These powers fear that the organic regulation drawn up by the plenipoten tiaries will not be sufficient to guarantee the authority of the Porte in the Danubian provinces. No decision has yet been come to on the subject of this proposition. BOURSE, Dec. 27.—Heavy sales were effected at the opening of the market, and tho prices gave way. A variety of reports have been in circula tion relative to new loans and new subscriptions. Threes have been done at 73f. loc., and are now at 73f. sc. ; Mobilier varied from 977 f. 50c. to 970 f.. ; Austrian, 637 f. 50c. to 635 f. ; Lyons, 885 f. to 880 f.; and Southern, 590 f. to 58f5. The follow ing were the last quotations :- 42 per Cents. .... 96 50 Credit Fonder 670 Do. end month .. 96 60 Belgian 41 . lOOl 3 per Cents. 73 Piedmontese (5) 93 75 Do. end month.... 73 Roman 93 Bank Shares. . 3005 Austrian Credit Mobilier .. 975 Spanish Threes Do. Account ..... 973 75 Home Debt 43 25 DRURY LANE. It has seldom fallen to the lot of metropolitan managers co achieve such a series of triumphs for the production of pantomime as has attended the efforts of Mr. E. T. Smith. Ever since he became the lessee of this national establish ment, one of the greatest features of his management—if not the greatest—has been his Christmas entertainment, and each successive effort, splendid as they all have been, has fairly eclipsed its predecessor in brilliancy and magni ficence. To this fact may be attributed the immense crowd that gathered outside the walls of " Old Drury" last night, previous to the opening of the doors for the season of 1858-59. As early as five o'clock hundreds of per sons began to take up their position in front of the many entrances to the theatre, and at half-past six o'clock Russell-street and Bridges-street and the surrounding vicinity vividly recalled to recollec tion the multitudes that used to assemble on nearly the same snot when tha locrairoato ar.ma was In its palmiest days. In a few minutes after the opening of the doors the house was crammed in every part, and so tremendous was the uproar until the pantomime commenced that it was quite impossible to hear one word uttered by Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, who appeared in a farce called "Latest from New York." The first piece having been quickly gone through the curtain rose on " Robin Hood ; or; Harlequin Friar Tuck and the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest." The introduction opens in the " Hall of Harmony," where Music comes, and is met by her offspring, and successively calls into her presence Italian Opera, in the shape of the Trovatore and Traviata, English Opera, Canterbury-hall; and all the little warblers and melodies which belong to her large family. Here she is visited by the Year 1858, who asks for a pantomime, which she may leave as a legacy to the next year. The subject of "Robin Hood" is chosen. During the progress of the opening more than one of the famous exploits of Robin Hood are embodied ; and these are enlivened by the presence of Maid Marian and all the memorable associates of the bold eutlaw, from Will Scarlet (a gentleman clad exclusively in red) and "Little" John (a giant of some 12 feet in stature) to the immortal Friar Tuck. Having (in accordance with the metrical legend) waylaid the butcher in the forest, they proceed to the fair at Notting-ham, where they excite the suspicion of the sheriff by carrying off all the prizes for the sports and pas times which our ancestors were wont to practise on those festive occasions —as, for example, climbing the maypole, jumping in the sack, archery, &c. All this is represented on the stage with graphic minuteness and wonderful ani mation, not the least enlivening incident being the morris dance, into which the members of the ballet entered with just as much spirit and vigour as they had already displayed in the foregoing scene, where the quaint French pastoral imparted such a widely different physiog nomy to their evolutions. The issue of the contest for firizes in Nottingham market-place is a discovery of the identity of Robin Hood and his companions, who are forth with ordered to be arrested by the Sheriff, but (or historical tradition would have been strangely set at nought) effect the discomfiture of the enemy and their own escape with that consummate address for which poets and romancers have so frequently apostrophised them. Pursued to their haunt in the depths of Sherwood Forest, and on the point of surrendering, they are rescued by the Fairy Queen, who, with the facility natural to her tribe, transports, in a trice, the whole of the dramatis personce to the " Retreat of the Fairies in the Region of Bluebells and Wild Flowers," where the time-honoured "transformation" takes place. Robin Hood becomes Harlequin (Signor Milano), Maid Marian Columbine (Madame Boleno), the Butcher Panta loon (Mr. G. Tanner), and Friar Tuck Clown (Mr. Harry Boleno) ; with which merry company are speedily associated yet another Harlequin, Columbine, Panta loon, and Clown, (Messrs. S. Maine and Delevanti, Signor Delevanti and Miss Brown), besides a " Harle quina" so-called (MiSs Lamb), sprites and juvenile pantornimists (the Lauri and Delevanti families). In scenic splendour Mr. Smith's pantomime this year far exceeds anything yet introduced at Old Drury, and the tremendous applause bestowed upon Mr. Beverley when he made his bow upon the stage in obedience to the calls of the delighted audience, was richly deserved. The first of these pictorial triumphs is entitled the "Arcadian Haunt of the Forest Fairies." Nothing can exceed the splendour and fairylike softness of the scene. Here we have rustic swains, in costume a la Watteau, revelling under silver trees bearing golden fruits, and the background is artisti cally fitted up by a romantic cascade of real water, which adds such a freshness and reality to the picture that the audience become quite enraptured. The transformation scene is another wonderful production. It is one of those wonderful " opening" tableaux, each succeeding effect adding fresh brilliancy to that which was magnificent before. The grouping of the wood - -nymph was a perfect triumph of art, and when the picture was lit up by ruby emerald-coloured fire, a coup d'ccil was produced that really defies description. The comic business embraces some very capital tricks, puns, and witticisms, and, taken as a whole, we can say say without fear of contradiction that the pantomime of last night is beyond question the most magnificent that has been produced within the four walls of any theatre in England. There was not a single mis take from the commencement, and Mr. Smith must indeed feel gratified at the success he has achieved. HAYMARKET. The pantomime at this house is exceedingly brilliant, fanciful, and effective, and well sustains the high reputation which the Haymarket Theatre has , acquired under Mr. Buckstone's management, not only for admirable acting but also for scenic splendour and pictorial beauty of its holiday pieces. The entertainment, which is entitled " Undine; or, Harlequin and the Spirit of the Waters," is founded upon the well-known legend of the same name by the Baron de la Motte Fouque, whose German has been " done into English," as old writers were wont to phrase it, by Mr. Buckatone himself with point and neatness. The outline of the story may be sketched thus :—Undine, the A pantomime at Christmas, burlesque at Easter. Such : Used to be the rule prescribed to managers, and long ad hered to by them, but in these" fast" times audiences have grown (or are supposed to have grown) more exigent ; and we presume it is to meet the increased appetite of his pa trons that Mr. Falconer last night commenced his new season with a burlesque and with a pantomime. The sub ject of the first and chief production is classical, being ne less than the Siege of Troy worked into a novel shape by Mr. It. B. Brough. The story of the Trojan war and the episode of the wooden horse have furnished materials for theatrical authors before now, but certainly never have they received a colouring so broad, and so ludicrous as in Mr. Brough's version of the Homeric tale. The piece opens, after a brief prologue, with a view of the Greek en campment before Troy, in which are assembled the leading chiefs of the besieging force, who, while solemnly e n gaged in holding a council of war, are interrupted by the entry of Chryses, the priest of Apollo, who demands the restoration of his daughter Chryseis, a captive of Agamemnon, but that redoubtable chief refuses to give up his fair prisoner, whereupon Chryses invokes the aid of Apollo, and the sun god darts his rays upon the earth with such intensity as to prostrate all the assembled chieftains. At this moment, howeter, a new captive is announced, " Our Own Corres pondent," no less a person than the poet Homer (Mr. Emery), who explains his object in visiting the camp to be the collection of materials for his forthcoming work, and warns his hearers not to offend him lest their names should bo omitted from its pages. By his recommendation Aga memnon. restores Chryseis to her father, but compensates himself by appropriating Briseis, a captive of Achilles. The latter chief is so indignant that he withdraws with his force from the Grecian camp. In the next scene, "the Sea Shore," Homer meets with Cupid (Miss St. George), who visits earth to animate each of the contending parties, and Achilles also appears to prefer his complaint against Agamemnon to his mother, Thetis, who demands the assistance of the deities. The next scene is the ‘‘ Plea saunce of the Immortals," in which is presented a ballet, introducing Iris, Hesper, and Vesper, with the Twenty four Hours. Miss Regina Wright, with Al iss A!. Charles and Miss Al. Dalton, performed some pleasing 2) (1 , 9 , but the scene was perhaps a trifle too protracted. The thread of the story, if such a thing may be supposed to exist, la resumed—the scene of action being transferred to within the walls of Troy. The duel between Menelaus and Paris takes place, the truce is made, and Hector (Mrs. Keeley) appears in a war chariot drawn by three real ponies. The Trojan hero having declared his passion for fighting, and his determination at all costs to have it, departs from the walls, and in the next scene we find him at the lists pre pared within the Grecian camp. He here encounters Ajax (Mr. C. Young), who manifests an equal degree of anxiety for mortal strife. The two heroes then enter upon a t 4 ter rific combat," which each party enlivens during the tempo rary discomfiture of his foe by executing a kind of Nigger dance round his fallen rival. Ultimately, of course, Hector is the victer, and Eaving charmed the Greeks by his valour he proceeds to astonish them by his talent in horse-taming, a la liarey, and as a reward for his skill he receives a pre sent of the famous wooden horse. Hector having fraternised with the Greek chiefs, is next seen returning in a somewhat elevated state, and thus meets Patroclus (Mr. J. Rogers) a toady admirer of Achilles (Miss Talbot), whom he proceeds to attack and finally vanquish. In the next scene the "Wooden Horse" is made to disgorge its armed contents, and an attack is made on the city, which is terminated in some mysterious manner by all parties being conveyed to the " Ocean Cave, where Aurora is supposed to sleep," and thence to the "Dawn of Mount Olympus," a gorgeous scene, reflecting the highest credit on the artist (Mr. Call-, cott) ; but the machinery on this occasion, as, indeed throughout the whole burlesque, worked most imperfectly, and marred to a great extent the effect of the artist's labours. The pantomime then succeeds rather abruptly, but apparently not too soon for the tt..ste of the audience, who welcomed the well-known figures of Harlequin, Columbine, and their accustomed pursuers. To Mrs. Keeley and Miss St. George, by their admirable acting and singing, the author is much indebted for his success, and Mr. C. Young, as the pugilistic Ajax, earned the applause of a densely-crowded audience. Mr. Emery, also, as the note-taking Homer, acted with much humour. ADELPHI. The new of the comic muse in the Adelphi was opened last night, under the most flattering auspices—re gard being had to the many difficulties attending a building from which the artificers had to be expelled to make room for the audience. Long before the cloois were o pened an eager crowd were clamouring for admission. The rush was terrific at the pit and gallery entrances, but in a few minutes the house was completely filled, without any accident. The interior of the building presents a very beautiful appearance. The panels of the boxes shone with burnished gold, the candelabra reflected a thousand pris matic hues, and the drop scene was formed to realise all that had been said in its praise. The corridors and saloons were of course unfinished, but a very few days will suffice to reduce the whole to harmony. The seats were admitted on RAILWAYS. Cash. Ac coun t. Orleans New ditto. Northern 845 845 Lyons and Medit erranean New ditto -- • • Geneva 622 50 .. 622 50 Midi Southern Western 6OO .. 605 Eastern Grand Cent ra l Sinieu arti _ -izo -no Ausrian Exchange on London, at sight, paper, 25f. 111-c. ; money, 23f. 9c. ; three months, paper, 24f. 97§c. ; money, 24f. 95e. PORTUGAL. Advices from Lisbon state that Don Vasco Guedez, Governor of Mozambique, has been re called for the non -execution of the orders of the Government relative to negroes. Don Diego Coello de Portugal y Quesada had an audience of the Duchess Regent of Parma on the 21st, in order to present his credentials as as . Spanish Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to that court. • Intelligence from Copenhagen states that some of the most influential members of the Diet of Hol stein had held a conference in that city to come to an understanding on the subject of the approaching deliberations of that assembly, and it is said that they have adopted resolutions of a conciliatory character. THIS DAY'S MARKETS. HAY MARKETS. SMITIIFiELD.—Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 8s ; clover, do., £4os - to £5 ss; and straw, £1 6s. to £1 10s. per load. Trade dull. CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 8s; clover do., £4 Os to £5 ss. ; and straw, £1 6s to £1 lOs per load. Both hay and straw sold slowly, at our quot a ti ons . WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 8s ; clover, Jo., £4 Os to £5 ss. ; and straw, £1 6s to £1 12s per load. A slow inquiry. COLONIAL. The Foreign and Colonial produce markets are now closed for the Christmas holidays, and will reopen on the 4th of January, 1859. .By private contract, however, a limited amount of business has been done. TEA.—No. change can be quoted in prices, and but few dealings have taken place in the private contract market. SUGAR.—The fresh arrivals have been rather large, and stocks have been increased about 2,500 tons compared with those of the same period of last year. COFFEE. --The landings have been rather heavy, the result being an increase in stocks. RICE.—A small qutity of low and damaged quality has changed hands at a s s light reduction on former rates. SALTPETRE. —No business of any importance has been transacted, and prices are unaltered. TALLOW.--The market continues flat. P.Y.C. on the spot is quoted 50s 9d per cwt. THIS .DAI'S SHIPPING. 11 LONDON, Dec. 28.—Wind this day at noon, N.W. ; light breeze, and fi ne . . , - SIYAboa for " Rio io Dec. - 27:—Wind W.N..W.—S—lmpo rador, Janeiro ; lantye Polsten, forailed Valencia ; Sphinx, for St. Mich ae l' s. PLYMOUTH, Dec. 26.—Wind N.W.—Arrived—Hein rich Gustav, from Belize. Sailed—Nimroud, for Mel bourne. CARDIFF, Deo. 27.—Wind N.W.—Sailed—Walker, for Harannah ; Solid, for Havannah ; Majestic, for Guada loupe. CowEs, • Dec. 27.—Wind W.—Arrived—Hammonia (screw steamer), from • New York for Hamburg; left on the 15th. SOUTHAMPTON, Dec. 27.—Wind N.W.—Sailed—Behar (steamer), for Alexandria; Alhambra (steamer), for Gib raltar. TORBAY, Dec. 27.—Wind W.N.W.—Arrived—Elvina Owen, from Havre for New Orleans, having been driven back by strong westerly gales from long. 8 W. PADSTOW, Dec. 26 ._Arrived—Hazard, from Alexandria for Queenstown, very leaky. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday Morning Wind N.N.W. _ A rrived. —Dispatch, steamer, from Jersey. Sailed.—Lota for St. Michael' s ; B e h ar, steamer, for Alexandria ; Parana, for Jersey; Alhambra, steamer, for Gibraltar • Alliance, steamer, for Havre ; Agnes, for Poole ; Wonder and Atalanta, steamers, for Jersey ; Batley, for Sunderland. LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Morning. Wind W.N.W. Arrived, Dec. 27.—Canadian, from Bahia. Arrived, Dec. 28.—Floating Cloud, from Glasgow. Ontario, of Aberystwith, is ashore at Egremont. Pilot Boat No. 12 took fire this morning in the Prince's Dock, but has not sustained much injury. (BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.). GRAVESEN Tuesday Wind N.N.W. ; tide three hours D, ' flood ; s weather cloudy. Morning.- Arrived—Danneborg, from Ibrail ; Emma, from Taganrog. Wind N.W. by N., moderate. DEAL, Tuesday Morning. Passed—Aurora, from London, for Whydah. Anchored—Earl of Hardwicke, from Madras, for London. The greater part of the outward bound are under way, and others are preparing for sea. CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENTS. The crowds of pleasure-seekers who look forward to Boxing-day were greatly favoured yesterday by fine dry weather, and clear bracing air. We sub join an account of some of the principal entertain ments which were presented to the public. • COVENT GARDEN. Last evening a genuine holiday audience assembled in this magnificent edifice. The theatre was crowded in every part; but although the pit and gallery were filled to the brim, very little noise or interruption was interposed by the occupants of those parts of the theatre. he Christmas en tertainment provided by Miss Louisa Pyno and Mr. Har rison, the enterprising managers of Covent Garden Theatre, consisted of Mr. Balfe's new opera of " Satanella," and a new pantomime, entitled "Little Red Riding Hood; or, a New Little Pantomime for Little People." At length the opera was brought to a close, and what we believe, on this parti cular evening, was the great attraction—namely, the pan tomime—began. The overture being over, the curtain rose on the first scene, which is laid in the clouds. Italian opera (Miss Ranoe) having, while abroad, heard certain rumours, is on her way back to London to inquire how far these rumours are true, when she meets her mother, the Genius of Music (Miss Mortimer) who introduces her to English Opera (Miss Emily Burns). After some happy allusions to the Pyne and Harrison management a compact is entered into by English and Italian Opera for the latter to hai-e the former's quarters at Covent-garden during the winter months, when suddenly Pantomime (Miss Crankell) enters and claims to have a finger in the pie. This is at first objected to, on the score that Pantomime is vulgar, and will never do at Covent-garden. The objection, however, is overruled, and Pantomime's co-operation accepted. We are now wafted to the Kingdom of Roses, where Queen Moss Rose (Miss Ellesmere) reigns supreme. Cupid (Miss Williams) informs her that her protdgee, Little Red Riding Hood (Miss Clara Morgan), is in love with a certain Colin (Mr. H. Payne), but that Wealthiana, the wicked Genius of Money (Miss Morrell) has determined she shall wed a certain old and very unprincipled baron, impersonated by Mr. W. H. Payne. Queen Moss Rose replies that she will never consent to such a sacrifice . of her favourite. Weal thiana now appears, and a scene of violent recrimination ensues. Wealthiana declares that she will give the Baron a potion which shall restore his youth. Queen Moss Rose replies, that though he may be yOung and captivating all day, at six o'clock she will, by her magic power, change him into a wolf. The next scene introduces us to the Bairon's studio, where he is pursuing his experiments as an alchy mist. Wealthiana then enters and gives him the magic potion, which gradually restores him to youth. The ci-devant jeune honzme then drives over to see Little Red Riding Hood, whom he eventually pursues, as a wolf, to her cottage, where we are treated to the well known nursery rhymes,' "Pull the bobbin and the latch will fly up," &c. The conclusion may, of course, be easily imagined. The unprincipled nobleman, who, as the bills term him, is a very great brute, attempts to carry off his victim, after having previously drowned her grandmother in a waterbutt which is conveniently near the window: At the nick of time, however, Queen Moss Rose appears and transforms the aristocratic nobleman into Clown (Mr. Flex more), the grandmother into Pantaloon (Mr. Barnes), Colin, the lover, into Harlequin, and Little Red Riding Hood into Columbine. The various characters were well supported; and the authors' words were given with much greater clearness than is usually the case in pantomime. The resemblance of Miss Emily Burns to Miss Louisa Pyle, and that of Miss Ranee to Madame Grisi, as Norma, were very striking. Mr. W. H. Payne was inimitable as the wicked Baron, and with his head man, Roberto (Mr. Fredk. Payne), kept the house in a roar as long as he was on the stage. The scene of the old English village festival, in which he comes on driving a tandem, drawn by most wonderful horses, that indulge in kicking violently, but are speedily tamed by being shown Mr. Rarey's card, was encellent. No less success ful was Mr. - Flexmore as Clown. His appearance was ' greeted by a hearty shout of welcome, and his admirers, whose name was legion, were all delighted with his efforts. Miss Clara Morgan was a pretty and accomplished Colum bine ; Mr. Henry Payne a most nimble and elegant Harle quin, and Mr. Barnes as senile and mirth -provoking a Pantaloon as could be desired. The dresses and appoint ments were rich and well-conceived, and the scenery such as to reflect the highest credit on the artists engaged. beautiful Spirit of the Waters, was, when a chile, left on the banks of 'a b roa d l a k e near an enchanted forest 11'1 kindred, that she 'mi g ht grow up amongst mor t a l s ne t ' [ reaching her eighteenth year ; when, if during that time she could resist the power of love, she should be worthy to sae . coed to the throne of her mother under the waters. fling discovered -by an old fisherman, he brought her W' where she lived with• him and his wife until her eighteenth birthday, when a young knight, who had braved the dange rs of the enchanted forest to prove his valour and pleases half to whom he was betrothed, sought refuge in the fisli er , ; man's cottage. U n di ne , on b e h o ldi ng the strange r, fell at once in love with, him. The water spirits, on knowill allayed their were greatly incen se d aga i ns t U n di ne, but ' their anger by th e k now l e d ge t h at, should t h e knight prove untrue to her, it was her doom to destroy him. I n vain Undine sought to conquer her fatal passion. T he power of love gave her a soul, and henceforth she beano mortal, and subject to all the infirmities of mortality. I.ll° young knight, for a b r i e f s p ace , re t urne d t h e passion of Undine, but on the arrival of the lady betrothed to hi nt ' Undine discovered his falsehood, and bade him a sad adi eu ' On his bridal night she sought his chamber, and finding hunt there alone, flung herself into his arms and gave him t h i s kiss of death. Thi s sacr ifi ce a t one d f or her weakness , and she became restored to her high station amongst the Spiri ts of the Waters. The main incidents of this very rom antic though somewhat inhuman legend are represented on the stage with remarkable fidelity up to the point of the water Peri's restoration, after which the Genius of Pantomime takes up the thread of the narrative, and weaves it accord; ing to her peculiar f as hi on i n t o a fantastic tissue of dr oll events and grotesque characters. In the transforraat i° scene the lifeless form of Sir Hulbrand is seen reclining 09 a rock ; while Undine, on her knees, is weeping over the body in despair. Kuhleborn calmly surveys the ea ter Spirit, and Flibinite supports the Lady Bertalda. Coralle appears mounted on a sea-horse, and, addressing then' , pronounces with suitable solemnity - the judgment whi ch converts the knight into Harlequin, the lady into Colton' bine, and Kuhleborn into Pantaloon—with 'a special Pre vision as regards Undine, that she shall watch over these erratic spirits during the period of their earthly peregr i. nation, and meantime leave no stone unturned t ° win back her faithless lover. Flibinite is charged t° enliven her ennui with his mirthful sallies ; and the Clown, who comes tumbling head over heels, after the immemorial custom of such behumped personages, is a s° instructed to display his drolleries for the same laudable purpose. The term of probation comprised in the hale quinade being at length concluded, Coralie again appear s on the scene 'with the welcome intelligence that Undine s trials are at an end, and that henceforward she may hope to enjoy unalloyed happiness in her gay dwelling beneath the azure waves— " Undine t once more your Coralie behold, Your mission's ended, and your story told ; The many scenes and changes you have viewed Have all your sorrows and your sighs subdued. Bid now your knight farewell, and come with mey To our bright palaces beneath the sea." The scenery, which has been painted by Mr. Frederick Fenton, assisted by Messrs. Hicks, Hall, and other artists , has "the freshness and the glory of a dream." The sea' weed cavern of Kuhlebom, the Fisherman's Hut on the Bank of the Silver Lake, with a distant view of wild mountain scenery, the entrance to the enchanted forest, where the withered trunks and gaunt spectral branches and gnarled:roots of the trees are made to assume the fantastic features of unearthly beings, the moonlight view of the Silver Lake, and the "Abode of the Water Nymphs,' with its pillars of pearl, branches of coral, beautiful shell* and various forms of submarine vegetation, may be in stanced as scenes in which the poetic fancy and artistic skill of the painter are delightfully. conspicuous. The transformation scene, representing the translucent temple of the bright sea waves, is one of those gorgeous spectacles which slowly unfold their charms to the view, and keep gradually and noiselessly blos soming into beauty like a flower, till all their leaves are expanded and all their vivid colours displayed. Then comes the tender effulgence of " the light that never was 13 / sea or land, the consecration, and the poet's dream." Th c , audience's admiration o f thi s mos t i ngen i ous and fanc iful scene was expressed in a rapturous shout of applause, which brought Mr. Fenton to the footlights, where he received the enthusiastic congratulation of the spectators, whose eyes he had banqueted with such a vision of splendour. The harlequinade is full of bustle and incident, and ha plenty of the escapes, surprises, droll adventures, and prac tical jokes characteristic of this very exciting description of entertainment. There are many amusing hits at the foil)" of the day, more particularly at the crinoline craze ; the Clown, Mr. Charles Leclerq, sings a laughable duet with c cod-fish, to the air of " Hoop-de-dooden-do ;" and there le some capital dancing by the Harlequin, Mr. Arthur Leclerq ; and tie Columbine, Miss Fanny Wright. Herr Cole, from the Dublin Theatre, is the Pantaloon, and fills the character very effectively. The comic business is occa sionally varied by the introduction of some excellent land scapes, among which the views of Valentia Bay and an Alpine village are especially deserving of notice. There le besides a pictorial illustration of the proclamation of Queen Victoria in India, and the piece concludes with a magnifi cent scene of a "palace in Delhi and allegorical inaugura tion of the British Empire in Hindostan." LYCEUM. troai • but, nar y her 1 * ith U ltil ! 1141 2 in b t Of G Vehi c !kV heal the To o T oo /tr, th e j ° Ver . N /0 1 1444 teVe, core ailr ai e apri Itehi, e ver , ablo T 1 Grey thi s and Old 41P4