The Sun.
London, England, 1852-12-01 00:00:00

LORD PALMERSTON.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SIIN.
SlR,—Upon the occasion of Lord Palmerston's abrupt
dismissal by Lord John Russell from a post he had filled
for so many years with so much credit to himself and
honour to his country—you were the first to regret, the
first to condemn. You deserve credit for your discern-
ment—your predictions are verified by time. Lord Pal-
merston is now, as he was then, the most important per-
son in the kingdom.

It is agreeable to behold the exhibition of talent under
any circumstances. We all like to see a clever thing
cleverly done ; but when talent is made subservient to
patriotism—when its object is to annihilate faction, to
re-establish permanently the most important principle
that ever triumphed in any country—to rally under one
banner men of talent of every party, with " onward" for
their cry—to trumpet forth in the most unmistakeable
manner (by a stupendous Parliamentary majority) to
Protectionists of every country, that protection is an
error, and that free trade, after a fair trial, has been
proved to be a great truth ; when these are its
objects, the exhibition of talent has an air peculiarly
graceful. Lord Palmerston has not only brought the
Protectionist and the Free-trader to the same pond, but
he has made them drink. Curious enough, it was only
the free-trade horse that kicked—poor Cobden ! We
might say in the words of Byron, Where's Cobden ?
Dished ! Where's Lord John Russell ? Diddled !
Where's Sibthorp, Newdegate, and Mr. Ball ? We
might also add, in the words of the same poet, " Re-
venge is sweet, particularly in" place-hunting Radicals
and well-paid patriots. Lord Palmerston was satisfied
with the triumph of a principle. Cobden and Lord
John Russell would make their enemies bite the dust.
The people of England will not bend down their thumbs
—the vanquished gladiators shall live. The country--
the world—is indebted to Lord Palmerston for his ad-
mirable tact. England will not be ungrateful.
I conclude, sir, by subscribing myself to be, yours
respectfully,
Cambridge-street, Hyde-park Square.

C. W. S.

THE DEBATE LAST WEEk.—The London correspon-
dent of the Edinburgh Advertiser, observes that the
amendment, in a homely phrase, completely took the
wind out of the sails of the factious Opposition. The
Chancellor of the Exchequer, in a speech of great bril-
liancy, made a most triumphant vindication of
the policy of the Government. Bright, and Mr.
Frederick Peel did their best to reduce this great
question of domestic policy to a mere party strug-
gle. The latter gentleman was succeeded by Lord
Palmerston, whose great Parliamentary experience, high
personal honour, and acknowledged Free-trade sym-
pathies, at once secured, the attention of the house to
the few sentences of dignified and profound wisdom
which he addressed to it. The noble Lord is, by general
consent, the ablest and readiest debator of the day, and
never to better purpose did he bring to bear his influence,
wisdom, and evperience.
SMTHFIELD CLUB CATTLE SHOW.—Last evening the
arrangements for the reception of the prize cattle imple-
ments, and to be exhibited during the next week by the
Smithfield Club, were finally completed. With regard
to animals, the admissions will be extended up to 10
o'clock on Saturday night, after which hour no specimen
will, under any circumstances, be received. The ar-
rangements are such that there will be a more distinct
classification of animals than formerly. The judges will
make their inspection and award of their prizes on Mon-
day, and in the evening the show will be illuminated for
private view. On Tuesday morning the exhibition
of the cattle will open to the public, and continue open
daily until Friday night, the 10th instant, when it will
finally close.
THEATRE ROYAL, PI4yMOUTH.—Mr. T. Mead, from
the Royal Surrey Theatre, made his debut on the
Plymouth boards on Monday the 22d. The piece
selected was the celebrated domestic play of The Stranger,
and Mr. Mead's interpretation of the chief character was
undoubtedly a finely drawn and exceedingly clever per-
sonation. Mrs. Haller was taken by Madame Leclercq,
and this lady was never seen to more advantage than
she appeared in that character. Her acting possessed
the very soul of nature, and was highly expressive of the
deep humiliation of a penitent, affectionate wife, who is
convinced that she has cruelly wronged her husband. The
closing scene was most effective, and tears were noticed
in the eyes of many of the audience. Mr. Ray, as Solomon,
could not have been better, nor could his simple-minded
son Peter have been in a better charge than in that of
Mr. Smythson. The other characters were in equally good
hands, and the curtain fell amidst deafening applause.
Satyr; possessed nothing of interest, save The after-piece, a ballet, by M. Leclervcq,e
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this gentleman's talented family. Mr. Mead appeared
on Wednesday as the Duke of Gloucester in Richard
and on Thursday
co-
medy, A New Way to evening,P aMr. Mead's Sir Giles Overreach was very good ; some
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parts were first-rate, and elicited much applause. Mrs.
Allworth with becoming
Leclercq played Ladydignity.
Wellborn was creditably sustained by Mr. Shaw, as was
also Lord Lovell by Mr. Warde ; Justice Greedy was
taken by Mr. Smythson. Mr. Ray made a good Marrall;
the expression of his countenance was inimitable. The
melo-dramatic romance, The Brigand, in which Captain
Disney Roebuck appeared as Massaroni, brought the
evening to a conchugon. .Ue way warmly applauded,