The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-09 00:00:00

APPOINTMENTS.

Commander Robert Jenner has been appointed (1847),
from Cie Horatio to the Basilisk, 6, steam-sloop at Cro-
marty, vice Mr. Eg.-rton, promoted.
Lieutenant John 0. Freeland (1838), of the Exmouth,
91, screw, at Devonport, has been appointed to com-
mand the Oberon, 3, steam-vessel, at Portsmouth.
Lieutenants— Thomas E. Bruce (1846), from the Ex-
cellent to the Russell, 60, screw, at Sheerness ; Max-
well Fox (184 S), from the Excellent to the Cornwallis,
60, screw, at Devonport ; James G. Goodenough
(1851), from the Excellent to the Hastings, 60, screw,
at Portsmouth ; F. M. Pra:tent (1853), from the Ex-
cellent to the. Pembroke, 60, screw, at Portsmouth; John
Moresby (181), from the Excellent to the Hawke,
60, screw, at Sheerness ; John Packwood k 1850),
from the Impregnable to the Cornwallis ; John P. Cheyne
(1851), to the Majestic, 81, screw, at Sheerness.

Second Master—Deuton 11. Speer (1850), to the
Janus, 4, steam gun-vessel, in the North Sea.

Naval Cadet—James E. B. Bruce, from the Majestic
,o the Pembroke,

PROMOTION.
Second Ainstor—Joseph G. Dathan (1847), has been
promoted to the rank of master.

SHOT, SHELL, AND CARTRIDGES FOR THE

CRIMEA.

Yesterday the Lords of the Admiralty gave notice at
Lloyd's that vessels were required to convey 33 tons of
shot, filled shells, and ball cartridges to Gibraltar ; 105
tons of bedding, 104 tons of rockets, filled shells, and
eoni.laistih,b-i_to Coin], and 40 tons of ball cartridges;
also ltioni 'Ofprovisiona to.tho,Csimbia ; :13.teas of. -
naval stores to Simon's Bay, Cape of-Good Hive ; 27
tons of Ordnance stores to 'Trincomalee ; 132 tons. of
naval aores to Mono. kong ; 44 tons of ordnance to 34fiel-
bon' 8 tone of tilled shells and. taW,79artridges . to,
Accra-reads ; 73 t ms of powder And ball 'Cartridges to
Valparaiso ; and 168 tons of provisions and 44 tons of
shot, filed shell, and I all cartridges to Malta, for the
use of her Majesty's forces.
The Harbinger, hired Seraiv steam transport, Captain
Sharp, which we reported yesterday as hiving pat bank
to Spithead from heavy head seas _a/id strong.- easterly ,
gales, after starting for Chatham with the invalid Soldiers
Phe arrived with on Monday ,froM 6cutari; Pok,bek
solely iu consequence of nut liiiing,been able tomike
any progress a;ainst the adverse gales and heavy sea,
and we are requested by the agents,A_Llsvd's to state
that she was last night still detained. atT Sp-MUM-from—,
the same cause.
Upwards of 900 officers and men, belonging to variant,
regiments, embarked to-day on board the screw steam.,
ship Creesus, for conveyance to the Crimea!

THE NEW CORPS OF DRIVERS. - . -
A corps of drivers, similar t) that which existed dor=
ing the Peninsular war, and afterwards in Ireland'
the year 1824, is to be organised and placed vilely f
under the control of the commissariat staff employed iss
the Crimea. The corps will consist of four troops Of
120 Men each, officered by an Assistant-Commissary- . _
General, with local rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in charge,
four captains, four lieutenants, and a large number of
sergeants. In consequence of each driver having th•
care of two horses or mules, the number of animals rer
gulled for this service will be 960, exclusive of those
belonging to the officers or ridden by sergeants. The
uniform will be
.the usual driver's dress of blue cloth
with black velvet facings, having commissariat staff
buttons. The drivers will each be armed with pistols
and a sabre, for their protection if attacked. None will
be entered for this corps unless persons of good cha-
racter.

EXPULSION OF THE CORRESPONDENTS
OF THE FRENCH PRESS FROM VIE
CRIMEA.

MARSEILLES, Feb. 6.—By the arrival, yesterday
afternoon, of the mail steam-packet Ganges, which
sailed from Constantinople on the 29th ult., we
learn that General Canrobert has ordered all the
correspondents of the Freßai press to quit the
Crimea, even one who had brought a letter of in-
troduction from a Minister holding a high position
in the councils of the Emperor Louis Napoleon.
He had likewise published an order of the day,
commanding the officers who should write to their
friends to desire them not to give their letters for
publication.

LETTERS FOR SA LONICA BY FRENCH
MEDITERRANEAN PACKET.

GENERIL POST-OFFICE, Feb., 1855.
The French Government having established a branch
mail packet from the Pirmus to Salonica (Turkey in Eu-
rope) to sail (,n the arrival at the Pincus of the mail
packets appointed to leave Marseilles on Monday, the
stii instant, and thenceforward on every alternate Mon-
day, letters and newspapers for Salonica may be for-
warded by that route, if specially addressed "By Freneh
Packet vitt Marseilles."
The postage upon letters for Salonica so addressed,
will be—Not exceeding I ounce in weight, ls. ; exceed.
lag oz. and not exceeding 4 oz., 2s. ; exceeding oz.
and not exceeding oz. 3s. ; exceeding oz. and not
exceeding 1 oz., 4s. ; exceeding 1 oz. and not exceeding
11 oz., 55., an so on, increasing one shilling for every
quarter of an 'ounce.
Newspapers will be liable to a postage of 2d. each:
The postage both upon letters and newspapers for
Salonica, when intended to be sent by French packet,
via Marseilles, must be paid in advance.

ROWLAND HILL, Secretary.

THE WEATllRlL—Yesterday, the metropolitan parks
were azain visited by thousands of persons, who amused
themselves by skating and sliding upon the toe, which
had had become safe in certain places through thee= twas
the previous night. The chief point of•atatrilcuit 1
,500
the erclu,nre of S. Jaines's-phrk,
peisons enjoyed the sensor
fall of snow,
!jasleevin:ntil dusk la4t
iven;ng, at wli:cli time t ,ere was
la
TheZoyal Humane
a icorniand by a itrolig able exercise
N'l':.".jil. near the marquee, but
tioeiiity's nicht were in attaiLdiinc...)lace,
no serious ' '
although a few immersions took I
the S • t ac•
i i. 1 The skat,rs upon el pilli .111 e, the
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atr, ti.o ou
.•d Pond, Kensington-gardens,
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and It nt'E-park, N%VI' e not E 5 nurous yesterday.
egre
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tni:
Tile trains Lust night sat the ‘,.,ious raliNay titotions were
i conuiderably behind time, awl groat delay was caused
by the snow sterol, but no serious accidents occurred.
The principal thoroughfares of the metropolis were al•
most impassable, owing to the continued fall of snow,
which made the traffic exceedingly dangerous.
1111LrrAnv SaviNGS-BiliKEL—On the sth ult. the fund
of the military savings-banks in the hands of the Cora-
missioners for the Reduction of the National Debt
amounted in stock to 2'.32,6161. 140. 4d. From Sep.
tember, 1845, to January last the commissioners had
leceived 208,1231. IGs. Bd.

CLERICAL, MEDICAL, and GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of PROPRIETORS will
be held at the Office of the Society, on THURSDAY, the First day
of March next, at 1 o'clock precisely, at which meeting Five Direc-
tors and One Auditor (on the part of the proprietors) will be elected.
Any proprietor desirous of proposing a candidate for the office of
director or auditor, must send the name of such candidate to the
secretary, at least fourteen days before the day of meeting.
The
ballot will commence at II o'clock and close at '2 o clock.
An election of an Auditor (on the part of the Aszured) will also
take place on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of February, between
the hours of 11 and 2 o'clock.
All persons assured for the whole term of life, and qualified to
vote, are hereby refbrred to the conditions endorsed on their policies
for information concerning the candidate to be proposed.
GEORGE H. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary.
99, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, London, Bth Feb., 1855.

DRIIRY-LANE.—Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—
Reduced Prices as usual.—A Morning Performance every
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.

THIS EVENING, FEB. 9,
Will be performed DOVES IN A CAGE.
After which, TOUCH AND TAKE.
To be followed by the entirely original, extraqrdinary, lite-
rary, traditionary, comical, gastronomical, and peculiarly culinary
and fantastic domestic grand comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
JACK AND JILL; or, Harlequin King Mustard and the Four-
and-Twenty Blackbirds Baked In a Pie. The extensive scenery, en-
tirely new, by Messn. Nicholls, Cuthbert, Cooper, Gordon, Wilson,
and Moore. The machinery by Messrs. Tucker. The extraordinar y
properties, decorations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Mr.
Needham. The choregraphic arr.orgements by Madame Louise.
The overture and music composed and selected by J. If. 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 , ar.d
the whole arranged and pro laced under the immediate superin-
tendence of Mr. Edward Stirling. Principal Ingredients in the
Christmas Bill of Fare : Tim Hall of Hypochondria in the Domains
of Dulness.—Misanthropy (Genius of Gloom), Mrs. Ilalford. Fog,
Drizzle, Taxes, Spleen, Indigestion, Quarter-day (his Ministers of
Melancholy), Messrs. E. V. Dent, E. V. Wet, E. V. Load, E. V.
Day, E. V. Weight, and E. V. Bills. Azure Diabolicals in attend-
ance, Messrs. Croak, Quake, Fret, Fidget, Worry, Flurry, Fume,
Vex, Groan, Growl, Grumble, and Grizzle. Apparition of Misan-
thropy on her favourite Nightmare, and Magical Appearance of
Good Humour in her Christmas Car. Good Humour, Miss Alder ;
Lightheart and Sunshine (her Attendants), Misses Honey and
Brown; Mrs. Glasse (the original "Cook's Oracle," an I the well-
known adviser of the " First catch your hare," &c.), Miss Rosins
Collins. The receipt given to make a good pantomime, and its con-
coction accordingly. Cottage of Jill on the borders of Fairyland (by
Stunise), 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, Sec.), afterwards Harlequin, M. Milano; Jill (the heroine of
the adventure, in love with Jack), afterwards Columbine, Mdlle.
Boleno ; Marmalade (the Fairy Queen of the Preserves), Miss K.
Warrington ; Pineapple, Raspberry, Lemon, Cherry, Apple, and
Greengage (her Assistants), Misses Clifford, Gower, Johnson, Love,
Louis, and Richardson; Strawberry, Cranberry, Gooseberry, Cur-
rant, Apricot, Damson, Quince, &c. (Fancy Preserves), Misses Grace
Honey, Ellen Honey, Laurance, Louise, Therese, Charles, King,
Sidney, Gordon, Barnes,
Emily Barnes, Richardson, Eliza Richard-
son, Rose, Sidney, Emily Moore, Elizabeth Smith, Lille Ellis, Rosa
Harrison, E. Box, Tayler, Matilda Chenley, Martiney, St. Clare,
Evans, 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 Cushnie, Therese, Smith, &e. The Fonr-and-
Twenty Blackbirds, Masters Tweet Tweet, Toot Too, Loodlo Loodle,
&c. The Reading of the Will—
" Jill must not a husband take,
Till she a pie can make and bake."
Interior of Jill's Cottage (by Moonlight).---Coal, Mr. Nobbs ; Bundle
of Woad, Mr. Halfpenny ; Congreve Box, Mr. Fi.zzer ; Bellows, Mr.
Leathertongue ; Dutch Oven, Mynheer Von Tan ; Rolling Pin, Mr.
Smoothpaste ; Gridiron, Mr. De Bar; Frying Pan, Mr. Broadrim ;
Soyer's Three-legged Iron Pet, Herr Potluck. 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 Kohl; Black Pepper
and White Pepper (Sentinels on duty at Cruet Castle), Mr. Husky
mid Mr. sneezunas ; Sweet Oil, Miss Florence: Cayenne, Mr. Capsi-
cum ; Harvey's Sauce (attendant in waiting), Mr. Savoury ; the Army
of Zests, Messrs. Indian Soy, Curry, Capers, Ketchup, Mushrooms,
Garlic, Shalor, Sweet Herbs, Potted Tongue ; Potted Beef, Potted
Bloaters, Potted Anchovies, Potted Shrimps, &c. ; Horse Radish
(from the King's stable), by a Racing Na;. Grand Review—Ter-
rifle Attack upon the Appetite, and Rally of the Relishes—Great
Progress of Jill In her Culinary Career. The Abode of Chutnee in
the Province of Pickles (hy Sunset).—Chutnee (Chief of the Pickles),
Mr. Fiery Fact a 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 Pall above, and Evaporation of the Saline Stalactite
Columns, disclosing' The Emerald Temple of Salad.—Magical
Union of the Sweets and Sours, and " a Pie" termination of the
Loves of Jack and Jill. The Transformation. -.Harlequin, M.
Milano; Columbines, Mille. Boleno and Miss Ellen Honey;
Pantaloon, Mr. Cole; Sprite, Herr Willikind Molene ; Clown, the
celebrated Harry Bolen° (his first appearance in Tendon 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 Williams;
Customers, Messrs. ltednob, Smockface, Owen Swift, Beardless,
Whisker Want, Baron Nicholson, and Tom Steed ; the British Pub-
lic by themselves; Policeman A. 1, Mr. Vigilant. Approach of the
Great Rugged Russian Bear—How he Whines after the Porte, which,
being rather old, turns out somewhat crusty—A Dose of Turkey
Rhubarb—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 Soyer—The Great Moustache Move-
ment—A Close Shave —Clown shows his high attachment to the
Pole—Sudden Rise in Porter—An Patten Lock at 10
o'clock—A Bona Fide Traveller—Ginger Beer and Gin without ger
—A Mill, a light, a Regular Row, and Station-house for Two.
Great American Baby Show.—Arrival of the Infantry—sudden
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 Jongh's Cod Liver Oil—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 Pursoll's
liscuit Baking and Confectionery Establishment, Cornhill.—" Up-
Ouse ye then, my merry men, it is our opening day"—A Ilo'ster
for one and a Lobster for two—A Mussulman and a Man for a
Muscle—Duty and Custom —A Bride Cake and a Wedding Cake—
First Edition and Second Edition—Left Out for Want of Room—
Press of the Privilege and Privileges of the Press—" Oh, what a
row, arumpus, what a rioting." Baker, Mr. Crusty; Fishmonger,
Mr. Scales; Master Newsboy, Christmas-box; Printers, Messrs.
Typo a-id Chapel ; Editor, Mr. Cutemdown Critic, Catemup; Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Trot, Cosey, Strutalong, Lounge, Loiter, and Walk-
about; Boardman, Mr. Bobaday. Hosler's Shop and New Wing of
Somerset-house.— Here we are—Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year —High Prices and tow Prices—Manchester Stuff—Env-
fish Comforters—Stocks on Iland and Handsome Stocks—Ford's
Eureka Shirts--Ileforin in the Civil List and Uncivil Treatment of
the Clerks—Transfer-day at the Bank, and General Holyday at
Somerset-house.--Hosier, Mr. Stocken ; Sliopman, Mr. Early-
bird ; Boy, Master Toddles. Soyer's Magic Kitchen.—Chef de
Cuisine, Mons. Soyer; Kitehenmaids, Misses Basteaway and
Drippingssll ; Guardsman, Corporal Longshanks ; Policeman,
Sergeant Podger. Cupboard Lovers —Soyer's Last Soup
Where's the Knives ant Forks ?—Boiled and Unbolted Lob-
sters—Headless Swains—Lobster Patty and Giblet Soup—Clown
Cone all to Pot—Harlequin Gets well Towelled and afterwards
Mangled--Clown and Pantaloon in a Stew—A Regular Broil—
hou comest in such an unquestionable shape, that I will speak
to thee (Soyer, or rather Shakspeare)—Teo Many Cooks Spoil the
(Clown's) Broth—Tire 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 .7:linen's " Allied Army Quadrille," by the
double bands of the English and French. " God save the Queen,"
" Partant pour la Syrie," and " Rule Britannia." Daughter of the
Regiment, Miss Rebecca Collins, in which character she will sine
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 a'
Ba tiklava, Sept. 28th :
" Come all von gallant British hearts that love the red and blue,

And drink -he health of those brave lads who made the Russians rue,

Then fill the glass, and let it pass, three times three, and one more,
For the twen.eth of September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four "
Vestibule of the Temple of Victory. The Tribute of England to
the Brave Patriots. Distribution of Laurel Wreaths, Gorgeous and
Electric Scenic Climax, with Revolving Columns and Variegated
Illuminations. Terrific Flight •f the Italian Brothers. The whole
scene presenting a coup d'ceil never before witnessed on the English
stage. Admission :—Stalls, ss. ; dress circle, 43.; second price, 25.;
upper circle, 35.; second price, Ls. Gd. ; pit, 2s. ; second price, Is. ;
.ower gallery, is. ; second price, Id. ; upper gallery, Gd. i private
boxes, 10s. 6d., 15g., 215., and upwards. Doors open at half-past 6,
performance at 7 o'clock. Half-price at 9 o'clock. The box office
open daily, from 1 I till 5 o'clock, under the direction of Mr. Edward
Chatterton. Notice.—The following pieces are approved and in
preparation, and will shortly be produced : —The Grand Christmas
Pantomime, by E. L. Blanchard, Esq. • a Drama, by Dion Bonrci-
carat, Esq. ; Two Dramas, by A. Harris, Esq. ; an Adapta'ion from
Meyerbeer'a Opera, L'Etoile du Nord, with new scenery, properties,
and effects ; to be succeeded by art English version (by Mr. Reynold-
son) of Glack's Iphigenia in Tauride. The Grand Historical Egyp-
tian Drama, many months in preparation, will also shortly appear.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
ITeder the management of Mr. Euckstone.

THIS EVENING, FEB. 9,
will be performed the Tragedy of ROMEO AND JULIET.
Romeo, Ml•s Cushm ; Juliet, Miss Swanborough.
- -

Fe !lowed by the new grand Christmas Pantomime. entitled LITTLE
80-PEEP; or, Harlequin and the Girl who Lost her Sheep. Little
80-Peep, Miss L. Thompson ; Harlequin, Mr. Chapin° ; Pantaloon,
Yr. W. Barnes; Clown, Mr. Appleby ; Columbine, Mies M. Brown,

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING, FEE. 9,

Historical Play, entitled LOUIS THE ELEVENTH. Principal
character by Mr. C. Kean.
After which will be prodneed a New Grand Christmas Pantomime.
entitled, HARLEQUIN BLUE-BEARD; or, The Great Bashaw.
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack; Clown, Mr. Huline; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ;
and Columbine, Miss Desborough.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. •
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
THIS EVENING, FEB. 9,
Will be performed AGGRAVATING SAM. Principal character
°I lir. C. Mathews.
After which will be produced the new and original Fairy Extra -
Vaganza, entitled PRINCE PRETTYPET and THE BUTTERFLY.
To be followed by TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.
Seu, °Pea from 10 until 6.
agent for Private Bozos, Mr. Alleroft, 13, New-Ilona-street.

TIZATRE ROYAL ADELPIH.
.161431;t1e441' Ur. Webeter.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THU EVENING. FIB' 9,
will be pertormea a new and original Drama. preceded
Logue. and caged JANET PEIDE To be followed by a liew sartuxd. DIVIARTIS3R 3; ENT. by a Pro-
after which. BONA FIDE TEAVELLEES.
be added the Farce entitled THE RAILWAY
To which will
HELL&

ROYAL OLYMPI TRZA
Lessee and Manager. Mr. &IRE.
THIS EVENING. Fas, 9144.
Will be presented the new Comedietta, called TIT
Which Messrs. F. Robson, A. Wigan, and Miss Ma.k,erii
will Tatra rta
Arter which, a new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled n
DWARF AND THE KING OF THE GOLD MINES, Char
YELLOW
Mr, F. Ilobson, Miss Julia St. George, Miss E. Oruro—',eters
ss
Marston, Miss Bromley, and Mrs. Fitzallan.
To eocclude with A WIFE'S JOURNAL.

nOYAL STRAND TIIEATRE.
!hider the direetfon of 3lisi Rebecca Isaacs.

THIS EVEN/NG
Will hoperformed the popular Barlett t, OUR NELLY. Principal
character, Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
tA
Bi:itvermw. Weil, a new Operatic B urlesque, entitled, ALONZO THE
To conclude with the Farce of the THREE PAUL Or LOVERS