The Sun.
London, England, 1855-12-04 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4 1855.

'MADAME JENNY GOLDSCHMIDT-LIND. bail for his appearance to abide his trial, as to
IL —Mr. MITCHELL has the honour to announce that Mr.
and Mme. GOLDSCHMIDT have arrived in this country with the trust Russia where her interests were concerned
intention of giving a Series of -
CONCERTS AND ORATORIOS ; without better security than his plighted word,
and it is respectfully announced that on Monday Eveniny, Dec. 10,
or the provisions of a treaty only binding on
Haydn's Oratorio of THE CREATION will be given at EXETER-
HALL; and on Monday Evening, Dec. 17, Mendelssohn's Oratorio of
ELIJAH ; in both of which
Madame JENNY GOLDSCHMIDT-LIND
Will sing the principal Soprano parts (her first appearance before the
public since 1849). Conductor, M. Benedict. Prices of admission :
—Stalls (Number, d and Reserved One Guinea; unreserved seats
(Body of the Hall and West Gallery Ten Shillings and Sixpence;
Area (under the West Gallery), Seven Shillings.
All applications in reference to Mr. and Madame Goldsehmiclt's
intended Concerts, either in London or the Provinces, to be addressed
*0 Mr. Mitchell, Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street, London,

paper.

But if these conditions were justly considered
inadequate in April, what could be thought of
them in December ? At that time Russia had a
Black Sea Fleet, which, although reduced in
strength and skulking in harbour, was still an
existing fact ? Where is it now ? Sunk be-
neath the Russian waters, without the slightest
chance of ever being recovered for the use
of its quondam, masters. It had there a strong-
hold, a " standing menace" to Constantinople and
to Europe, which for six months had braved the
efforts of the Allied Powers and maintained its
prestige of " impregnability." What is its present
condition ? The town itself is in the hands of the
besiegers, who have full power either to retain or
destroy its gigantic works at their mere will and
pleasure. The northern forts, still occupied by
Russian troops, cannot materially detract from the
value of the acquisition, for so long as the south
side remains in the hands of the French and
English it is utterly useless as a port or station
for Russia. The Sea of Azoff was then intact.
No attempt had been made on Km tch, and ample
supplies and the various munitions of war could
be obtained from that quarter. How different is
its present state ? How clearly has it been shown
that it lies at the mercy of the smaller
vessels of our fleet ; that, in place of being a
help to the Russian position in the Crimea, it
would rather be a source of additional embarrass-
ment—a vulnerable point, on which very serious
blows might be inflicted.
Kin bourn, too, has passed without difficulty
into our possession. The portals of Nicolaieff
and Kherson are our own. The Russian arsenals
and granaries are at our mercy. The argument that
the Allied successes did not entitle them to impose
onerous terms is therefore completely taken
from the Russian diplomatists. Every day's delay
must increase the advantages on the side of the
Western Powers, awl, of course, enhance the
stringency of the conditions which it was declared
should abide the events of the War. The circum-
stances then being wholly altered, so must be the
bases of any possible arrangements. Russia and
Austria must both endure the penalties of their
former misconduct in the distrust with which
their professions must necessarily be received by
those who had received such unequivocal evi-
dence of their faithlessness.

JIJLLIEN'S CONCERTS. - ROYAL
M. ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN. Last Night
but
Ten.—The MENDELSSOUN FESTIVAL TIIIS EVENING
(Tuesday, Dec. 4). Madame Gassier. —M. JULLIEN has the
honour to announce that (in consequence of many persons having
been unable to obtain admission on the last occasion) the Mendel-
zsohn Festival will be repeated This Evening. The whole of the
First Part of the Concert will consist exclusively of the fllowin
works of Mendelssohn:—Overture, Ruy Blas ; Rondo in Eo flat forg Pianoforte, performed by M. A. Billet; the Italian Symphony (the
complete work); the Andante and Finale from the Grand Concerto
in E for Violin, performed by M. Sainton ; and the whole of the In-
cidental Mus'e to Shakapeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, conclud-
ing with the Grand Wedding March. The Second Part will be Mis-
cellaneous, and embrace The Fall of Sebastopol Quadrille, assisted
by the Military Bands; Ah non glance, sung by Madame Gassier;
Frolka Song (or Russian Carriage Song) ; Solo, Flute, by Herr Rei-
chardt ; and the Zouave Galop.
Commence at 8. Promenade and boxes, Is. ; dress circle, I's. 13d.;
Private boxes, 125., 1/.15., and I/. I Is . Id.

TIIE MOZART FESTIVAL.
TO-MORROW (Wednesday, December 5), (the last night but
nine), being the anniversary of the Death of Mozart, the who'e of
the first part of the Concert will consist exclusively of his Works.
The second part will be Miscellaneous, and includesongs by Madame
Gassier and the Fall of Sebastopol Quadrille.
M. JULLIEN'S ANNUAL BENEFIT.—On Saturday next, Dec.
8, M. Jullien's Annual Benefit will take place.
The Beethoven Festival will be given on Monday, Dec. 10.
M. Jullien's' Grand Annual Bal Masque will take place on Mon-
day, Dec. 17, 1855. '

MITH'S GRAND BAL MASQUE at DRURY-
LANE, for the MILLION.
Reduced prices, but increased amusement.—Promenade, 7s 6,4 ;
private boxes, for two persons, 10s. 6d. ; for four. one guinea ; cress
circle, 2s. 6d. ; boxes and galleries, Is.
Mr. E. I'. Smith, Lessee, respectfully informs the Nobility, Gen-
try, and Public, that a GRAND BAL MASQUE will take place at the
above Theatre on WEDNESDAY, December 12, on a scale of mag-
nitude and expense never before attempted. A superb salon de
danse, 400 feet in length, embellished and decorated with illuminated
bowers, variegated lamps, and novel devices. Enlarged orchestra,
well-appointed masters of the ceremonies, all the new dances, music,
Le. • Tickets, 7s. 6d. each, to be obtained at the principal music-
sellers and librarians, and at the theatre. Several thousand varie-
gated lamps, by Duffell. The whole of the novel gas fittings under
the superintendence of Sir. Jones, of Bow-street, assisted by Mr.
Palmer. The decorations by Dickwynk nn, aaaigtod by Mr. NI. pd.
ham. The Bowers and scenery arranged by Mr. Tucker. The re-
freshments by Messrs. Scott and Watling, of Piccadilly and Pimlico.
Masters of the Ceremonies under the direction of Mr. Jarvis. The
pollee und•cr Superintendant Hancock. The Box-office under the
Superintendence of Mr. Chatterton.

THEATRE ROYAI, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed the comic drama called USED Up.
Followed by LITTLE TODDLEKE S. Trlncipal character by
3dr. C. Mathews.
Madame Labarrere's Troupe of Lions, Bears, &c.
To be followed by NITOCRES. Characters by Messrs. E. F. Ed-
gar, Stuart, B. Sullivan, G. Wild, C. Vincent, &c ; Miss Glyn, Mrs.
lielby, Miss De Vere, Miss Anderton, Miss Cleveland, &c.

TUEATRE ROYAL, ILATNIA.RKET.
Under the Management of Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING,

be performed TILE BUSY BODY. Character.; by Ifessr3.
Howe, Chippenda e, Rogers, W. Farrell, and Buckstont ; Misses
Reynolds and E. Chaplin.
After which, the S?aniih Dancers.
Followed by THE LfrfLE TNEASURE. •
To condo le with JOHN JONES.

KO TAG PRINCESS'S raE.trizE, OXFOR,D-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARMS Ka w,
THIS EVENING
Will be performed HOW STOUT YOU'RE GETTING;
After wh!ch, KING lIENRY TELE Queen Katha'
tine, Mrs. C. Kean; Cardinal Wolscy, Mrs. C. Kcan.
To conclude with A GAME OF ROMPS.
Will be performed DDN'r JIIIDGE BY APPE tRANCES.
After which, the comely of EVERY ONE HIS HIS FAULT.
Characters by Mrs C. Kean, Messrs F. Matthews, Harley, C ;over,
Lacy, Ryder, and Fisher; and Mrs Ddly, Misses Heath, 6lurray,
and K. Terry.
To conclude with THE MULE VEER OF TOLEDO.

But, under any circumstances, the first ad-
vances towards a reconciliation must be made
by Russia. It was to her obstinacy that the
breaking up of the former negotiations was alto-
gether ascribable, and according to every existing
precedent she must herself take the initiative be-
fore any re-opening of the discussions. If we
suffered ourselves to be again bamboozled. by
Austria, we should ere long be told that we bad
been compelled to sue fur peace to Russia—
and even though her material strength might be
diminished, her political influence would remain
unaltered, a matter of vast importance, when we
consider the effects which it has produced on the
German and other European Powers. That must
be greatly reduced if we wish for permanent
peace. It cannot be so if we accept the proffered
mediation of Austria.

The Peace folk have had their public) meetings
to attack the War, under the guise of attacking
the treatment of .the Jersey exiles ; surely the
people themselves, who care for the honour of
their country, will have their meetings to demand
the immediate liberation of Colonel TURR, and to
demand, too, ample reparation for the insult.
No mere honour the War can bring us but will
be blotted out for ever if we cannot enforce on
Austria immediate respect for the British
uniform. We stay not now to argue the case.
It is an infamous abuse of terms to call Colonel
Turn a deserter, but let that pass ; it was a gross
infringement on the civil rights of the provinces
and the SULTAN to arrest even a deserter on Wal-
lachian territory, but let that pass too. The
man wore the BRITISH UN/TOME—the man was
excutiug a BRITISH MISSION. He was seized by
AUSTRIAN bullies, for we dare not disgrace
the name soldier ; his British uniform
was torn from his back by AUSTRIAN HANDS.
gill the nation tolerate this ? Will it
ho satisfied by polite diplomatic intercourses over
an open insult ? Will it bear the infamy of even
appearing to stand a contemptuous kick, from that
split-up bankrupt, dare-not-fight, Russia-helping,
Ally-cheating, concordat-signing, patriot-hanging
Government ? Is the basest of the base to cut
down au unarmed English gentleman in Italy,
and now to glut her coward but insatiable revenge
by seizing an unarmed British servant on British

service ? For ourselves we would rather pay fifty
per cent. Income Tax than endure it at the hands
of Austria. No power would submit to it,
and no power ought to submit to such a thing
from us, could we have done it; but to submit to it
from Austria into what lower cesspool of national
ignominy could we submit to be thrown ?
If there is to be any diplomatic quibbling, let
it be after the prisoner is liberated—after he is
placed in Wallachia again, and employed on the
errand nem which he was taken. His uniform and
mission were prima facie evidence of his British
position. That was the ground on which Austria
was bound to act, and in the wrong sense did act.
Had she felt herself aggrieved she ought to have
complained. This would have been but the merest
courtesy to a friendly nation. Will the Cobums
require us to put up with such unendurable
malice as this ? Are we to become the very laugh-
ing-stock of Europe iu order that the Duke of
BRABANT, and his father, and perhaps some other
folk, may not be annoyed ? Can it be that he
who saw British rights to be vindicated by a whole
squadron in that questionable being DON pAcii.
FICO, will not think Col. Tun, first au exile for
liberty, then an officer of the British Crown,
worth a squadron too ? Will Lord PALMERSTON
be brave at the Pin-eus, and tremble before
Trieste ? We will hope, however, that Mini-
sterial organs speak by their own, not
We repeat, the
by Ministerial, inspiration. \
Government will be covered
with utter dis-
grace if,- as.quickly as the telegraph could flash
it, they did not demand Col. Tußit's liberation ;
and if en its refusal they were not
prepared to
dismiss the Austrian Ambassador and Heal our
own. Count CORONINI has played his brutal
antics in the poor Provinces long enough ; if we
cannot expel him for this, we have, indeed, lost
all claim to be called a first-rate power. Only
think of the Russian, French, United States, or
even Prussian uniform, thus treated—dare any
Austrian bully to
cowalds know too well whom
wtiltioemd itt on ? h
em
fears. We leave h asteTrhecouwnadredr
it, however, with the country.
We have Sir ROBERT PEEL for witness that the
People's Press has kept the Government to its
duty hitherto ; we trust it will succeed this time
also.

Our noble ally, the constitutional King of S.
DINIA, has this day paid his eagerly anticipated
visit to the citizens of London, and, everywhere