The Sun.
London, England, 1855-01-20 00:00:00

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STATE OF THE ARMY IN THE CI?I3fEA.

We have now been for many weeks engaged in.
the thankless and miserable task of communicating
to the public the rnalaneboly and disgraceful in-
cidents which accompany the decline and decay of
our great expedition to the Crimea. The. shadow •' -
that has been cast over our prospects has not been
that of a passing cloud intercepting one burst of
sunshine, and shortly to be followed ,by another,.
but rather that of a gradually deepening twiliStic ta.;:
settling steadily down into night and _
The public .may, be assured that what wo* *4,:-%-i)L7
fli
communicated to them has .been fortified bse-1.2-•;-.
amount and :concurrence of testimony such. as to
leave no doubt whatever as to its truth. When •
we have been accused of exaggerating the hard-
ships and distresses of our troops we , have disre-
garded the accusation, because we have been too
well aware that we did not do full justice either to
the impressions of our own correspoiidefits;.or to
the convictions produced on our , own mind
by such a mass of concurrent and irresistible
testimony. We have hoped to the last that
the magnitude of the evil would have roused,
however late, our Government to exertions of
corresponding magnitude ; but nothing effectua
Li- done. Affairs are left in the same incompe-
tent hands under which they have gone so rapidly
and uninterruptedly to ruin, and while the tremen-
dous crisis at which we aro arrived calls for speedy,
vigorous, and decisive action, the Cabinet is engaged .
in endless discussions, which lead to no result, and.
waste day by day the short remnant of time which
yet divides us from the coming catastrophe. A
torpor and lethargy seems to have fallen on the
spirit of our rulers ; they go on mechanically send- •
ing out men and stares to the fatal harbour of
Balaklava, without seeming to advert to the fact
that men and stores under the present circum-
stances of the British army are only sent, one to
perish, the other to be wasted. Things therefore
have arrived at a point at which any further re- •
serve would be criminal. If the partial glimpses
of truth which they have obtained have not been
enough to spur the nation and those who are at
the head of its councils to decisive action we must
see if a further and fuller disclosure may prove a
more effectual stimulus.

We have no doubt, then, from the' information,
which we receive from various and most' trust-
worthy quarters, not merely that the state of things
in the Crimea is very bad, which the most incre-
dulous now must be ready to admit, but that the
British army is menaced with a disaster to which
there can be found few parallels in the dreary
annals of war. Without adverting for the moment
to the loss which we may incur by the sword of an
active and numerous enemy—merely considering
our prospects with reference to the position we
occupy, the resources we possess, the climate with
which we have to contend, and the sanitary condi-
tion of our troops—we are forced to the terrible,
but irresistible conclusion, that in a very few weeks,
and even before offensive operations can be re-
newed, the remnant of our gallant and victorious
army will have been so weakened and worn out as
to be unavailable for any effective purpose. Our
reinforcements have nearly all been brought up,
and stores, we believe, are accumulated at Balaklava
enough to feed, clothe, and shelter a larger force
than we now possess ; but there is no prospect that
for many weeks the causes which cut off the army
from its stores and its shelter, and wear it out by
incessant fatigue and watching, will lose their
power. The railroad must be some time in cOn-
structing, and we shall show only too clearly that
any numerical increase of our forces, and conse-
quent alleviation of their labour, is not to be
thought of for a moment.
Let us, then, calmly and dispassionately, casting
aside all self-delusion, and rising superior to the
folly which makes men think they can conquer or
exorcise difficulties and dangers by avoiding
plain language, examine the actual state and pro-
spects of our Crimean army. We believe, from
the best information we are able to get, that our
army at the beginning of this month could only
muster 14,000 bayonets, that the artillery
and engineers have been reduced ii a similar
degree, and that the cavalry no longer exists as a
force, the whole of the surviving horses having
been taken up for the carriage of previsions. The
deaths cannot be estimated at less than sixty a-day,
and those disabled by fatigue and sickness are said
to be no fewer than a thousand a week. Will this
fearful ratio of sickness to health remain constant

—will it diminish, or will it increase ? On the
answer which fact and experience—not vain hopes
and self delusions—shall give to this question de-
pends the existence or destruction of the English
army. It would be mere trifling to suppose that
any answer but one can be given to this question.
The ratio of sickness will not diminish—will not
remain constant. It will—it must—fearfully and.
rapidly increase. We have said we have 14,000
bayonets, and corresponding nuralsers of lather aer-, •
vices. But in what state are thele4survivors ? 'The
diseases of the sick inform us only too plainly that
they are not men whose health has been suddenly
overpowered by acute disease, but are suffering
under the effects of chronic maladies brought on
by protracted exhaustion and exposure, the seeds
of which they must long have carried about
with them while they were yet numbered among
the healthy and effective part of the army. This,
we have every reason to fear, is the case of the
survivors. Weary, wasted, famished, and ex-
-Posed; they still drMg themselves up to the trenches
and back again to their miserable lairs ; but it
would be as absurd to count on them as men in
health as to call a ship with 3 feot of water in the
hold seaworthy. It is computed that of these
14,000 men there are hardly 2,000 in good health
—in fact, it was at the beginning of this month an
army of invalids, and at the beginning of this
month the Crimean winter had not set in. With
scanty food, insufficient clothing, with frames thus
debilitated, and minds thus dejected, without ade-
quate shelter from ordinary weather, aid without
the leisure or possibility to construct it, the army
has to undergo cold at least as severe as that which
we now experience. The same duties are to be
discharged by continually decreasing numbers, and
the labour will grow constantly greater in propor-
tion as fewer hands aro left to perform it. The
most sanguine do not now speak of an attack till
the end of this month, and at the end of this
month how many of the 53,000 men who have left
these shores will survive to make that attack ? We
are about to lose, unless some extraordinary stroke
of fortune intervenes, our one, our only, army, the
object of so much pride, of so much deep affection,
of so much tender solicitude, the terror of our
enemies in the field, and the defence and bulwark
of our liberties and independence. Is the nation
prepared for the disaster ? Is it prepared to
say, "Our brave men have perished, not
became we sent them on an enterprise which
was above their strength, not because we
have refused to grant them anything that was no •
cessary for their support, nor because our allies
have failed us in any point, but because we have
chosen to make our army one vast job—the play-
thing of our aristocracy—a mart in which promo-
tion, which should be the reward of merit, is bought
and sold for money—because we have been content
to trust to the valour of our private soldiers, and
neglected to train up officers possessing any of the
attributes which fit men for command, except the
universal quality cf personal courage 1" Are we
prepared to say that what the sword of the enemy
could not accomplish tho incompetency of the Heads
of our Departments anctour Generals has achieved
Will it console us to reflect that we have lost our
army, have compromised our influence and reputa-
tion among foreign nations, but have not tarnished
the honour nor irritated the sensibility of a single
noble family, or done anything to weaken existing
party connexions by removing incompetent men
from positions they are proved to be unworty to
fill, or by providing our troops with leaders of such
intelligence and experience as might have Pre-
served them from destruction, in defiance of all the
traditions of Downing-street and the Horse Guards?
If we are not prepared to aocept such a consolation
for such a disaster, we ought even now to demand
that merit should obtain those positions which have
been lavished on interest and connexion, and that
if we have passed the period of remedy we do not
even yet deem it too late for repentance.—Tmea.

MAILS FOR BIIIINOS AIRES AND THE RIVER PLATF.—
A letter bag was sent by the Rosario for Buenos
Ayres and Monte Video, from the agent's office (Messrsil
H. C. Smith and Co.), 6, New Quay, at 10 o'clock this
forenoon (Saturday). Ms next opportunity will be by
the Portuguese steamer Donna Maria 11., from Lisbon,
to catch which letters must be posted in Liverpool on
the evening of the 26th inst.—Liverpool Chronicle.

CANADA.—The mercantile advices from Canada con-
tinue to be looked fer with much anxiety owing to
flail reaction from the recent inflation in that colony,
and the injurious effects of the usury laws, which
have caused much of the available capital of the
country to be attracted to the United States at the
time when its retention was most needed. The letters
received yesterday state that many failures continued
to occur, and that the affairs of several firms which
had been placed under committees of inspection pre-
sented miserable results. This condition of things is
attributed ,principally to the indiscriminate credits
, granted to Canadians by English houses, direct consign-
ments having been made to persons who were formerly
obliged to buy through the regular importing houses,
by whom they could be watched and kept within bounds.
In this way, it is observed, those who were moderately
good customers to the importer in the province have be.
come very bad ones to the English shipper. " Respon-
sible middle men," it is added, " are especially essential
in the present state of Canadian law, eines its whole
tendency is to protect (screen, perhaps, were the better
word) the debtor against the creditor.",

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JIILLIEN'S - CONCERT S.
0 ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
LAST WEEK BUT ONE.
The PROGRAMME for THIS EVENING, Saturday, Jan. 2C.
will include the Andante and Finale from Beethoven's Concerto in
C Minor, performed by Madame Pleyel; New songs, Minnie, and
(first time) Charlie, sung by Madame Anna Thillon ; Overture. Son
and Stranger; Pietro 11 *rands Quadrille ; the Adagio from NT. H.
Frye Dramatic Symphony; the Sleigh Polka (second time) ; grand
Operatic Selection from Les Huguenots; the Pantomime Quadrille ;
Marche des Guides (first time) ; Solo, flute, Mr. W. S. Pratten ; the
Charge G__alop ; and the grand Allied Armies Quadrille, assisted by the
three Bands of her Majesty's Guards; God:Save the Queen, Partant
pour la Syrie, Ecc. Ste.
FILMES OF ADMISSION.
'WIDOWS, 'Upper Boxes, Amphitheatre Stalls, and Am-
phitheatre • • • • ...... , ........ • • • ..... .. ls. Od.
Dress Circle ......... . ....... • ........ .. • 2s. 61.
Private Boxes for Six Persons on the Grand Tisr ..... , „ 31,. 6d.
Ditto ditto First Tier ..
Ditto Tour Persons on the Second Tier. l2s. Od.
Continence at Bight. Places and Private Boxes may be engaged
at the Box-office of the Theatre, and Private Boxes of the principal
mtusiceellors and librarians.
BAL MASQUE.
M. Jallien begs most respectfully to state that, In consequence of
his provincial engagements, the season will terminate with a grand
Bal litasque on Friday, February 2, which will be on a scale of un-
precedented splendour.

DRURY-LANE.—Lesalee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—
Reduc'd Prices as usual.—A 31orning Performance every
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.

THIS EVENING, .Tax. 20,
Will be performed THE REGENT. Characters by Messrs. T.
Mead, Belton, Younge, and Worrell; Misses Marriott, Arden, Love,
and Johnson, and Mrs. Selby.
After which, the Farce of THE UNITED SERVICE.
To be followed by the entirely original, extraordinary, lite-
rary, traditionary, comical, gastronomical, and peculiarly culinary
and fantastic domestic grand comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
JACK AND JILL; dr, Harlequin King Mustard and the Four-
and-Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Pie. The extensive scenery, en-
tirely new, by Messrs. Nicholls, Cuthbert, Cooper, Gordon. Wilson,
and Moore. The machinery by Messrs. Tucker. The extraordinat y
properties, decorations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Mr.
Needham. The choregraphic arrangements by Madame Louise.
The overture and music composed and selected by J. H. Tully.
Leader, Mr. Hayward. The whole of the designs, models , and sketches
furnished from the studio of Dikwynkyn, who for many weeks past
has been personally supervising their execution. The novel grotesque
burlesque opening invented and written by E. L. Blanchard ; and
the whole arranged and produced under the Immediate surin-
tendence of Mr. Edward Stirling. Principal Ingredients ipen the
Christmas Bill of Fare:—The Hall of Hypochondria in the Domains
of Dulness.—Nfizanthropy (Genius of Gloom), Mrs. Halford. Fog,
Drizzle, Taxes, Spleen, Indigestion, Quarter-day (his Ministers of
Melancholy), Messrs. E. V. Dent, E. V. Wet, E. V. Load, E. Y.
Day, E. -r. Weight, and E. V. Bills. Aznre Diabolicals in attend-
ance, Messrs. Croak. Quake, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Flurry, Fume,
Vex, Grout, Growl. Grumble, and Grizzle. Apparition ef Misan-
thropy on her favourite Nightmare, and Magical Appearance of
(food Humour in her Christmas Car. Good Humour, Miss Alder
Lightheart and Sunshine (her Attendants), Misses Honey and
Brawn; Mrs. Glasse (the original " Cook's Oracle," and the well-
known adviser of the " First catch your hare." &c.), Miss Rosins
Collins. The receipt given to snake a good pantomime, and its con-
coction accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by
Sanriso), with Enchanted Kitchen, Garden, and Region of Preserves
"Sing a song of Sixpence,
" Pocket full of rye.
"Four-and-twenty blackbirds,
" Baked in a pie."—Ancient Nursery Legend.
Jack (the Interesting hero of the olden story, who went up the hill
to fetch, gze.). afterwards Harlequin. M. Milano; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with Jack), afterwards Columbine, Mdile.
Bolen ; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
LliniS. and Richardson ; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-

rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c. (Fancy Pres-erves), Misse.; Grace
Honey,. Ellen Honey, Laurance. Louise, Therese, Charles, King,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes, Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lila Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Tayler, Matilda Chenley, Martiney, St. Clare,
Ev ins, John Levines. S. Johnson, and Roberts; Preserved Ginger
their warm ally), Master Pungent; Fruit Blossoms by a Blooming
Selection of Coryphees. The Will and the Way—the Talismanic
Sixpence—The Change. Grand Ballet. Principal Dancers, Mdlle.
Therese and Annie Cushnle, Therese, Smith, ltc. The Four-and-
Twenty Blackbirds, Mantels Tweet Tweet, Toot Too, Loodle Loodle,
&e. The ]test niJ of the Will—
" ill must not a husband take,
Till she a pie can make arid bake."

Interior of Jill's Cottage (by Moonlight).--Coal, Mr. Nobbs ; Rundle
of Wood, Mr. Halfpenny ; Congreve Box, Mr. Fizzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Leathertonve : Dutch Oven, Mynheer Von Tan ; Boliipg Pin, Mr.
Smoothpaste ; Gridiron, Mr. De Bar; Frying Pan, Mr. Broadrim ;
Soyer's Three-legged Iron Pet, Herr Fetlock. Cruet Castle in the
Table Cloth Territory (by Moonlight), and Golden Palace of King
Mustard.—King Mustard (afterwards Clown), Harry Bolen° ; the
Empress Vinegar (afterwards Pantaloon), Herr Kehl ; Black Pepper
and White Pepper (sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Husky
and Mr. Sneeznms ; Sweet Oil, Miss Florence: Cayenne, Mr. Capsi-
cum ; Harvey's Sauce (attendant in waiting), Mr. Savoury ; the Army
of Zests, Messrs. Indian Soy, Carry, Capers, Ketchup, Mushrooms,
Garlic, Shalot, Sweet Herbs, Potted Tongue ; Potted Beef, Potted
Bloaters, Potted Anchovies, Potted Shrimps, &c.; Horse Radish
(from the King's stable), by a Racing Nag. Grand Review—Ter-
rific Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the. Relishes—Great
Progress of Jill in her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chntnee in
the Province of Pickles Sunset).—Chntnee (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Fact r s ; the Pickle Army, Messrs. Onions, Walnut, Gher-
kins, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, &c.; Small Jar, Master Piccalilli.
Great demand for Pickles and determination of the Door to Stand a
Jar. Interior of he Stupendous Salt Mine (by Moonlight).—Salt
Rock (a bright White Sprite), Herr Willikind Moleno. Imminent
danger of Jill in splitting upon a Rock of Salt—Treachery of Vinegar
—Upsetting the Fail above, and Evaporation of the Saline Stalactite
Columns, disclosing The Emerald Temple of Salad.—Magical
TTnion of the Sweets and Sours, and " a Pie" termination of the
Loves of Jack and Jill. The Transformation. —Harlequin, M.

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Milano; Columbines, Mdile. Bolen° and Miss ,Ellen Honey;

Pantaloon, Mr. Cole; Sprite, Herr Willikind Melene ; Clown, the
celebrated Harry Boleno (his first appearance in London for
many years) ; Aerial Evolutionists, by the inimitable Italian
Brothers. The Turk's Head Public-house and Hairdresser's
Shop.—Hairdresser, Mons. Pomade ; Publican, Mr. Billy Williaus ;
Customers, Messrs. Rednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicholson, and Tom Steed; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman A , Mr. Vigilant. Approach of tho
Great Rugged Russian Bear—How he Whines after the Porte, which,
being rather old. turns out somewhat crusty—A Dose of Turkey
Rhuharb—A Don-e Cossack—Pure Circassian Cream—How one
Sham 11l makes all well—The Great Bear turns out a Great Boar
—Russian Attachment to Grease—Clown Cuts his Customer's Hare
and afterwards Dresses it a la Soper—The Great Moustache Move-
ment—A Close Shave—Clown shows his high attachment to the
Tole—Sudden Rise in Porter—An M.T.M.P.—A Patten Lock at 10
o'clock—A Bona Fide Traveller—Ginger Beer and Gin without ger
—A Mill, a 41ght, a Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.
Great American Baby Show.—Arrival of the Infantry—Sindden
Squall—Ma's upon the Eve of Battle—General Attack—Awarding
the Prizes—Clown and Pantaloon's Offsprings—The Prettiest Baby
in the 'World—A Model Baby and a Spirit Child—The Wonderful
Effects of Dr. De Jonah's Cod Liver 011—Clown's Great Prize Baby
—Fresh Arrival of 300 more Babies—The Judge Confounded - Great
Uproar—An Unwelcome Visitor to a Ladles' and Juvenile Party—
and Extraordinary case of Suspended Animation by the Ita-
lian Sprites. Scott's Oyster Shop, Newspaper-office, and Pursell's
Biscuit Baking and Confectionery Establishment, Cornhill.—" Up-
rouse ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"—A Holster
for one and a Lobster for two—A Musstilmen and a Man for a
Muscle—Duty and Castor/a—A Bride Cake and a Wedding Cake—
First Edition and Second Edition—Left Oat for Want of Room—
Press of the Privilege and Privileges of the Press —" Oh, what a
row, arumpus, what a rioting." Halter, Mr. Crusty; Fishmonger,
Mr. Scales; Master Newsboy. Christmas-box; Printers, Messrs.
Typo and Chapel ; Editor, Mr. Cutemdown ; Critic, Catemup; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Cooley, Strutalong, Lounge, Loiter, and Walk-
about; Boardman, Mr. Bobaday. Hosier's Shop and New Wing of
omerset-house.—Here we are—Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year—High Prices and Low Prices—Manchester Stuff—Eng-
lish Comforters—Stocks- on Hand and Handsome Stocks—Ford's
Eureka Shirts—Reform in the Civil List and Uncivil Treatment of
the Clerks—Transfer-day at the Bank, and General Holyday at
Somerset-house.--Hosier, Mr, Stocken; Shopman, Mr. Early-
bird; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.—Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. Boyer; Kitchenmaids, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingsell ; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers—Soyer's Last Soap
Where's the Knives and Forks!—Boiled and Unbolted Lob-
sters—Headleas Swains—Lobster Patty and Giblet Soup—Clown
Gone all to Pot—Harlequin Gets well Towelled and afterwards
Mangled—Clown and Pantaloon In a Stew—A Regular Broil—
Thou comest in such an unquestionable shape, that I will speak
to thee (Boyer, or rather Shakspeare)—Teo Many Cooks Spell the
(Clown's) Broth—The scene finishes in a very spirited manner.
An Illuminated Page of the History of England.—Grand Allegorical
Tableau with Panoramic Effects, illustrative of the Triumphs of the
Allied Forces. Young Juillen's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
doable bands of the English and French. "God save the Queen,"
" Partant pour Is eyrie," and " Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, in which character she will sing
the spirited patriotic effusion, published in "Blackwood's Magazine"
for December, and written by Corporal John Brown, of the Grena-
dier Guards, when the men got some drink for the first time at
Balaklava, Sept. 28th :

"Come all yon gallant British hearts that love the red and blue,

And drinithe health of those brave lads who made the Russians rue.
Then nil the glass, and let it pass, three times three, and one more,

For the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four "
Vestibule of the Temple of Victory. The Tribute of England to
th,. Brave Patriots. Distribution of Laurel Wreaths, Gorgeous and
Electric Scenic Climax, with Revolving Columns and Vartegsted
Illuminations. Terrific Fight •f the Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup d'ceil never before witnessed on the F,rglish
stage. Admission :—Stalls, ss. ; dress circle. 45.; second price, 25.;
upper circle, Ss.; second mica, Is. 6(1. ; pit, 2s. ; second price, Is.;
lower gallery, Is.; second price, fd. ; upper gallery, 6th ; private
boxes, Is. 6d., 155., 215., and upwards. Doors open at half-past f;,
performance at 7 o'clock. Half-price at 9 o'clock. The box office
open daily, from II till 5 o'clock, under the direction of Sir. Edward
Chatterton. Notice.--Thu following pieces are approved and In
preparation, and will shortly he produced : —The Grand Christmas
Pantomime, by E. L. Blanchard. Esq. ; a Drama, by Dion Bonrci-
can't, Esq. ; Two Dramas, by .I.llarris, Esq.; an Adaptaiion from
sfeyerhear'■ Opera, L'Etoile do Nord, with new scenery. properties,
and effects; to he succeeded bran English version (by Air. Reynold.
son) of Gluck's Iphigenia in Tanride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
tian Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
trader the management of Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENTING, JAN. 20,

Will he performed the Comedy of PRESENTED AT COURT.
Trincipal characters by Messrs. Buckstone, W. Farren, and Howe ;
Misses Reynolds, E. Chaplin, Grantham, and Lavine.
Followed by the new grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled LITTLE
80-PEEP; or, frarlequin and the Girl who Lost her Sheep. Little
Be-peep. Min L. Thompson ; ILtrleguiu, Mr. Chapin° ; Pantaloon,
Mr. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby ; Columbine, Miss M. Brown.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S T lIEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CIIAELEI KEAN.
TI'S EVENING, JAN. 20,
To be followed by THE RIVALS. Principal characters by Messrs.
W. Lacy, Harley. Meadows, J. Vining, IL Mellon, Addison, and
Everett; Mrs. wiustanicY, Mrs. W. Lacy, and Misses Heath and C.
Leclercq.
entitle
A fter which will be produced a New Grand Christmas Pantomime.
d,
Hari HARLEQUIN BLUE-BEARD; or, The Great Bashaw ;
equin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown. Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ;
and Columbine, Miss Desborough.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestrie..
THIS EVENING, JAN. 20,
by Mr
nii.
C. he
Mathews perforrae4 AGGIttTATING SIM. principal character
After which will he irodneen the new and original Fairy r.xtra-
raganAa, entitled PRINCE PRETTYPET and THE BUTTERFLY
To be followed by TWO HEAD 3 ARE BETTER THAN ONE.
Box-office open from 10, until G.
Bole agent for Prorate Loam Mr. Alleroft, 13, New Bond-street.

TII.E.ITHE ROYAL ADELPIIt.
PrePrietor, Mr. B. Webster.-111rectrees, Madame Celeste.

TINS EVENING, JAN. 20,

will be performed the Drama entitled THE my"Emoua
STRANGER.
To be folimyed by the new Eccentric Extravaganza, sailed 7.113.
ZA.G; or, Travels of Hews Danube and Pruth.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING. JAN. 20.
NAL
and
Mit* presented a new Comedietta, c tiled WIFE' JOR
Characters by Messrs. Emery, klarcour St, and LcrslU ie;
Mrs. nrown, and Miss Masked.
Alter Which, a new Fairy Extravaganza. entitled THE YELLOW
DWARF A-ND TILE KING OF THE GOLD MINES. Characters
by Mr. F. Itob.e Itlls Julia St. George, Miss E. Ormonde,
Marston, Miss Bromley, and 2P•s*Fitzalla.
To conclude with the Farce
which Mr. Robson will appear. entitled
A BLIGHTED BEING, In

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wnt. Cooke.
THIS EVENING,
To commence with (thirteenth week) the BATTLE of the ALMA
with its eomplete materiel of war.
After whi,h, the amusing SOENES in the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the new successful Comic Pantomime called
or, Harlequin and Britannia.
4:II;LLwBR and the LILLIPLITIASS ;
Box-otice open from Eleven till Four. Stake Manager, Mr: W
west.
Acting
—anger Mr W H Cooke, Equestrian Director
Rh W. Cook, jut, ' "

MGR WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tuis DAY •-•440r11113g 11 min.after 3I Ec ening 37 inin.aft. 3
To-Niel:a:ow—Morning 59 min.sfter 3 By, 'fling 23 min.aft. 4

THE WEATHER.--Strx Ornos, Jan. 20.

TOCBMOMITBS, IN TIM 511.1,,M0 •
35—highest since noon yesterday:,
28—lowest this morning and dun ng the Afi
36 —this day, at noon.
BA.NOMETEN, 29•84--fs fling.
WIND, easterly ; blowing fresh, witl s clouds • weather and
a slight thaw.

at, 4.10
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LONDON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1855.!

Russia is said to be quite willing to enter into
any engagement for her future good behaviour,
but she wholly objects to give any bona fide secu-
rities, or to the delivery of "material guarantees."
She will promise anything that may be required,
if only permitted to retain the power of doing
mischief whenever she thinks proper, and per-
petually menacing Turkey from her commanding
position at Sebastopol. It is not for any evil
purpose that she requires this extraordinary and
formidable power ! It is not that she meditates
any future interference with the power of the
SULTAN within his own territories that she has
the most remote notion of assailing Constantinople,
or rendering the Euxine a Russian lake. No
Such improper and unjustifiable thoughts are far,
very far from her mind. She only objects, be-
cause it would be totally opposed to her long-con-
tinued policy, aid derogatory to her dignity to
surrender an inch of territory—to see any por-
tion of her dominions occupied by another Power,
or even to bind herself to limit the number of ships
of war which she may think proper to maintain in
the Black Sea.

Now these are precisely the points on which the
people of England and France are most deter-
mined, and on which their respective Governments
must insist as absolutely indispensable. What-
ever confidence Lord ABERDEIN may re-
pose in the moderation and • veracity
of " his friend of forty years' standing "
there are few unprejudiced persons who lend the
slightest credence to his professions, or would trust
to any verbal pledges, no matter how earnest or
unequivocal. The Bear must be muzzled—its
claws must be pared, if we wish to enjoy perma-
nent peace and tranquillity. As well might a
professional burglar protest against Lord Cam"-
BELL'S salutary Act—which renders the unex-
plained possession of " jemmies," " centre bits,"
and other tools commonly used for the purpose of
housebreaking a crime and misdemeanour—and
declare that it is opposed to the natural liberty
of the subject that he should be required to as-
sign a satisfactory and lawful reason for their
retention as Nicholas complain of a limitation
to his means of offence. Innocent, well-meaning
persona don't indulge in suck toys. They do not
consider it essential to their dignity that they
should be enabled, at any time, to effect
a forcible entrance into the dwellings of
their neighbours. The power of " wrong
doing" is one which may be surrendered without
the slightest infraction of the most perfect
freedom of thought or action ; and it is only men
whose eccentric notions teach them that they
should be allowed " to wallop their own niggers"
when, how, and to such extent as they think
proper, that could sympathise with the demand
of Russia to be allowed to maintain such naval
forces in the Euxine as she may deem expedient,
without let or hindrance from other parties.
Let us for a moment consider the effect of such
a license, if the CZAR should exhibit a determi-
nation to resort to it largely, we shall not at
present say " to abuse" it, for so strong an ex-
pression is not essential to our argument. Sup-
pose the Czan thought proper to double his
Black Sea fleet—to keep a naval force equal to
that in the Baltic under the walls of Sebastopol,
repaired and renovated, with all its salient points
strengthened, so as to render it really impregnable
—the Western Powers should maintain a fleet of
at least equal strength, prepared to do battle at
the shortest notice with those of the CZAR, and to
defend Stamboul from any aggression. It is the
least that we could do under the circumstances,
not merely for the sake of the Ottoman Empire,
or in the cause of justice, but for our own interests.
Several millions per annum should be added to the
naval estimates for the costs of " the Black Sea
Fleet,"—one that would be far more expensive than
any other now employed under the British Crown.
This would indeed be entailing a burden on pos-
terity—a burden far more onerous than the
interest of a loan of ten, twenty, aye, or even
forty millions of money (!) It might not fall
within the " GLADSTONIAN" denunciation. It
might, according to the views of that rather
crotchetty financier, be all right and proper that
the coming generation should be obliged to in-
crease the national establishments to a vast ex-
tent, provided they are not called on to pay addi-
tional interest. But " the rose by any other name
will smell as sweet," and if " posterity" has to sus-
tain certain fiscal burdens, it won't matter greatly
what may be the mode of application—whether
in liquidation of interest or the maintenance of
an extra fleet.

Now that Parliament is about to assemble, we
have not much fear as to the result of pending
negotiations ; nor do we suppose that even Lord
ABERDEEN will now dare to conclude a Treaty on
terms inconsistent with the honour or safety of
the country. Still it is the duty of public jour-
nalists to direct attention to matters respecting
which the most remote doubt may be entertained;
and it is also the privilege of independent con-
stituencies to communicate with their respective
representatives, so that no shadow of an excuse
may be possible for any abandonment of former
pledges or dereliction of duty under such vitally
important circumstances.

The operation respecting the New French
Loan has been brought to a conclusion. We
have now learned from the acting Minister of
Finance the almost miraculous results of the Im-
perial appeal to the enthusiastic patriotism of the
hi ;h-minded—the glorious people of " L<i Belle
France ! " They are, indeed, stupendous, and,
we believe, wholly unprecedented in the financial
history of any nation.

A largo sum was required. Five hundred
millions of francs was demanded by Louis NA-
POLEON from his people. It was a bold request ;
exhibiting the most perfect confidence by the
applicant in himself, as well as in his subjects.
Had there been any weakness in his Govern-
ment—the most trivial screw loose—he would not
have ventured on such an experiment. It is true
Ithat he had last year obtained ten millions
of pounds sterling from the voluntary subscrip-
tions of his subjects—but ho had seentheEiig
1 lish Chancellor of the Exchequer_,, the
smart-
est chap" in the Administration of " all the
talents"—fail in the attempt to obtain even two
millions ! He knew that in accordance with the
pyle loan
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of have last
politico-
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damaged his prospects of obtaining a further ad-
vance on equally favourable terms. But ho had

' "faith" in himself, he had "faith" in those by
whose voluntary choice—by whose unbiassed suf-
frages—delivered under the stringent test of
" the Ballot," he was elected to his exalted posi-
tion. He knew that he merited their love,
and he acted on that unhesitating belief ! !
And he also knew the energetic efforts
of which Frenchmen were capable, when thoroughly
aroused, and, as we have stated, the result has
surpassed even his most sanguine anticipations !
Last year ninety-eight thousand persons
came forward, entering their names for sums
amounting in the aggregate to no less than
FOUR, HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN MILLIONS OP

FRANCS—equivalent to 18,680,0001. sterling, It
was, indeed, a striking demonstration—" a great
fact," that might well have awed any potentate
opposed to such a nation. The small sub-
scribers who obtained a priority on the wise and
sagacious principle of trying to extend as far as
practicable the number of those who had stakes
in the country—who had given "hostages to
fortune," and " material guarantees " for their
good behaviour, were sixty thousand in number,
and the sums for which they subscribed forty-
nine millions of francs, equivalent to 1,960,0001.
What was then achieved was regarded with
astonishment. But what are we to think of what
now has been accomplished—that which throws
all former efforts into the shade, and stands forth
to the world as a singular instance alike of the
wealth and devotedness of the people ?
We learn from M. BAROCHE (acting for the
Financial Minister) that the total sum of the
subscriptions amounts to Orfn THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE MILLIONS OF FRANCS
(87,000,0001. sterling)—onehundred and seventy-
seven thousand persons having participated in the
subscription. Of these, one hundred and twenty-
six thousand persons same forward in the depart-
ments, and fifty-one thousand in the metro-
polis the former inscribing their names
for seven hundred and seventy-seven millions ;
the latter for one thousand three hundred
and ninety-eight millions of francs. In the latter
are included all foreign subscriptions, amounting
to three hundred millions of francs, or 12,000,000/.
sterling, of which a moiety, or 6,000,0001., came
from England, and the remainder from various
continental nntions. The applicatious for sums
amounting to less than 500 francs of Rentes-201.
of dividend—amounted to a capital of 836 mil-
lions, or 336 millions beyond the whole
amount to be distributed. These small
capitalists will have to reduce about 40
to 42 per cent. on their applications, while the
larger will get nothing ! We are wrong : they
will profit largely by the security the illimitable
credit thus testified—a credit which has already
produced a premium of nearly 5 per cent, on the
New Loan. Well may France be proud of such a
demonstration—one that could not occur in any
other land, even in wealthy, prosperous, and
patriotic England itself.

We always receive instruction and profit from
the opinions and views of Mr. MILNER GIBSON.
Whether expressed in or out of Parliament they
are invariably worthy of mature and attentive
consideration. His addresses to his constituents
are peculiarly so—more especially those delivered
on the eve of the Parliamentary campaign.
Whether we concur or dissent from his
views we shall always treat them with re-
spect. Our time and space this day unfortunately
prevents us from referring to these matters as
they deserve, but we shall take an early occasion
to notice his speech made at the soiree given by
the inhabitants of Manchester to their represen-
tatives.

COURT CIBCULAB.

WINDSOR, JAN. 10.

The dinner party yesterday included her Royal High-
ness the Duchess of Kent, the Earl of Aberdeex, Lady
Fanny Howard, Baroness de Spetb, Sir James and Lady
Graham, and Mr. Gibbs.
Her Majesty's private band was in attendance after
dinner.

The Qaeen and Prince walked in the grounds adjoining
he Castle this morning.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, attended
by Lady Fanny Howard and Sir George Cowper arrived
in town yesterday morning from her residence, Frog.
more, near Windsor. Her Royal Highness visited her
Royal. Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, at Gloucester
House, Piccadilly, and in the afternoon left Clarence
House, St. James's, on her return to Frogrnore.
A deputation from the Eton Local Board of Health
had an interview yesterday with the President of the
General Board of Health, at his office, Whitehall. The
deputation consisted of Mr. John Cleave, chairman of
the board ; and Messrs. Hughes, Wyborne, Stephenson,
Leynes, and Thumwood ; attended by Mr.. J. H.
Webber, their surveyor and inspector of nuisances.

A deputation of Committees of person■ connected with
Gas, Water, and Railway Companies, also had an inter-
view yesterday with Sir Benjamin Hall, at his office,
Whitehall, with respect to the interpretation of the 88th
section of the Public Health Act. Th• deputation con.
:listed of Messrs. J. Timpeon, W. Tite, J. Fisher, W.
James, and A. Bell ; attended by Mr. George R. Bur-
nell, C.E., secretary.
Viscount Palmerston loft town on Thursday evening,
for his seat, Broadlands, Hants.
Lady Molesworth has returned to town, from
visiting Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston, at
Broadlandg.

Dispatches were sent last evening from the Colonial
Office for the Governors of the North American colonies,
and also for the Governors of Ceylon and Rang Kong.

SPORTING NOTES.

THINGS TALKED ABOUT.

The publication of the weights for the Chester Cup
has created a perceptible sensation. The Handicap has
been eagerly scrutinised, and an opinion prevails that it
has been framed on equitable principles. Still, discre-
pancies may unquestionably be indicated; but they are
not sufficiently glaring to occasion deep dissatisfaction.
Orestes appears to me to be ovcrweighted at Bst. 121 b. ;
and Wild Huntsman, notwithstanding the trouble which
his party took to conceal his real merit, has an impost
' quite heavy enough to equalise his chance. The Handi-
capper, too, has given Calamity his quietus. Knight
of St. George and Indian Warrior appear to be very
leniently treated, whilst Baalboo and %Vinkfield are some-
what unjustly penalised. Cardigan, late Monie Moses, is
handicapped at 7st. 101 b.—a weight which marks the
just appreciation which Mr. Topham formed of the
shameful movements connected with that horse and the
Cambridgeshire. The Reiver's impost is unquestionably
light, albeit he was yesterday somewhat under suspicion.
The owner of Haco, albeit his horse has been amiss
through alleged improper treatment, cannot grumble at
the estimate which the Handicapper has formed of the
Cesarewitch winner of 1853. Arthur Wellesley is deemed
so " well in" that he was in " City circles" yesterday
made first favourite. Marc Antony must not be ne-
glected, should he be brought with any force into the
market. Among the other 4 year olds that seem to be
favourably weighted may be indicated Kaffir and Pal-
meria. Of the 3 year olds my preference is for General
Picton, The Rajah, and Duke of Hamilton. I shall,
however, reserve my final selection until after the publi-
cation of the acceptances.

The progress of speculation on the Derby has been
marked by only one significant movement : the steady
support conceded to St. Hubert. The partizans of this
horse, indeed, seem to harden in confidence, and the in-
iestments on him are daily extended. Still his stable
companion, Oulston, has not been " knocked out" of the
market, although the reported outlays on him at " the
Club" and elsewhere do not advance him in the list of
quotations.
January 20. A FRESH MAN.