The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-29 00:00:00

DANISH GUNBOATS AT FEUMERN,

HAMBURG, FEB. 29.
Danish troops have been brought by a Danish
steamer from Seeland to Fehmern.
A Danish gunboat is stationed in Fehmern Sound,
which enables the Danes to take up a similar flank
position towards Holstein as they occupy upon
Alsen towards Schleswig•

SPAIN.

MADRID, FFB. 28

The Tote, by sections, of the Cuugress on, th© leisi
Ministeriql bills is not favourable to the )•liniatry,

It is believed that a decree will soon be pub.
lished ordering the closing of the session and fresh

elections.

MADRID, FEB. 29.

Senor Mon and the Marquis of Novaliches have
been charged by the Queen to form a new Minis-
try, the members of which are all to be chosen from
the Liberal and Conseryative fractions of the
Cortes.

FRANCE.

PARIS, FEB. 29.

The Moniteur of this morning publishes a minis-
terial report, and a decree appointing a committee
for the organisation of a scientific expedition to

PRINC.

ATRE.

On Saturday evening, after a slumber of many
years, Shakspere's only comic piece, " The Comedy
of Errors," was produced at this theatre, mainly,
we believe, for the purpose of giving the brothers
Henry and Charles Webb, who bear an extraordi-
nary resemblance to each other in face, voice, and
style, an opportunity of appearing before a London
audience as the two Dromios. Mr. Henry Webb,
as the lessee of one of the Dublin theatres, is but
little known in London, whilst Mr. Charles Webb
has for some time been a recognised favourite at
many of the minor theatres of the metropolis.
Both are capital actors, and as the force of the
" Comedy of Errors" mainly depends on the simi-
larity and comicality of the two serving men—the
two Dromios—the performance on Saturday was
one of the most amusing, and at the same time most
complete that has been seen in the metropolis for a
considerable period of time. In order to prevent
the full flow of humorous absurdities the more
serious portions of the play were very much con-
densed, and another arrangement which, since Mr.
Webster's splendid production of " Taming of the
Shrew." during his reign at the Haymarket, has not
been ventured upon in the me,tropolis, viz., the non
descent of the act drop during the entire play, added
greatly to the effect of the play. The ludicrous
situations brought about by the extraordinary sim-
litude of the two brothers became visible, possibili-

ties and all the long intricate mistakes, blunders
and perplexities were thoroughly relished by the
audience. The brothers Webb from first to last
carried the entire audience with them, and at the
termination of the play when they are brought face
to face this extraordinary similitude elicited the most
unbounded applause. The twin brothers and sons
of Aigion and /Emilia Antipholus of Ephesus, and
Antipholus of Syracuse, were pourtrayed br Mr. G.
Vining, and Mr. Nelson, in every way worthy the
highest commendation. Mr. Mellon as the mer-
chant iEgeon, rendered the part like a careful
Shakspere actor as he is, and Miss Helen Howard
and Miss Carson brought all their talent into play in
supporting the parts of the joyous, lively sister and
the angry and ill-natured wife.
The costumes were superb, and the scenery by
Messrs. F. Fenton and Mr. Lloyd—the latter gen-
tleman having rendered himself famous for his mag-
nificent transformation scene in Mr. Vining's pan-
tomime—was exceedingly beautiful.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess
of "Wales honoured the performances with their
presence, and the talented manager cannot but look
upon the visit as a mark of high favour, especially
as the royal visitors had previously conveyed their
wish to Mr, Vining that his pantomime, which had
been but just withdrawn, should be specially per-
formed on the occasion. The royal party seemed
perfectly delighted with the unrivalled transforma-
tion scene—indeed the whole of the pantomime gave

the most unmistakeable satisfaction, as the occu-
pants of the royal box enjoyed and applauded the
performance in the most hearty manner.

The Dano-German Correspondence.

Additional papers have this day been for-
warded to us from the Foreign-office, bringing the
correspondence down to the 16th of last Decem-
ber. It is the largest instalment of the
blue book yet issued. It is marked No. 3. It
extends to 386 pages—the last letter contained in
it being numbered 450. The title of it, that is, of
the collection of documents making up the instal-
ment, runs thus—" Correspondence Connected with
the Affairs of the Duchies of Holstein, Lauenburg,
and Schleswig."

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE FIELD-MARSHAL
COMMANDING-IN C/lIEF will hold a levee at one o'clock

.0-morrow.

TILE ROYAL LITERARY FUND.—His Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales will take the chair at the
anniversary festival, to be held this 'ear in St. James's
Hall,

COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS.—At a meeting of
the Council of this Corporation on Saturday last. the
diploma of licentiate was granted to Mr. A. Appler, of
Arundel-square, Barnabury Park; and to Mr. VI. Hirst,
of Kippax Hall, Leeds; and the diploma of associate to
Mr. Joseph Palmer, of the Middle School, Wells, Somerset.
The following gentlemen were elected members of the
college:—Mons. A, Beljame, 8.A., Edinburgh; Mr. G.
P. Bloomfield, Albert •terrace, Barnsbury-road ; Mr. C.
Eves, Myddelton-street ; Mr. H. Millott, Stonehouse,
Plymouth ; and Mr. D. Tomkins, Travers House, Great
Yarmouth.

THE HEREFORDSHIRE ELECTION,—The high
sheriffs of Herts, Sir A. P. Cooper, has appointed Tuesday,
the Bth prox., for:the nomination of cand dates to represent
that place in Parliament. At present the only candidate in
the field is Mr. H. Cowper.

The death of Mr. John Darcy, J.P. and D.L.,
the head of the eminent firm of Darcy and Co., brewers
in Dublin, is an event much regretted by a large circle.
He filled the office of Lord Mayor at one time, in succession
to Mr. Guinness, and won respect by his firmness and im-
partiality. He was an enlightened and influential Liberal,
very tolerant and generous in his views ; in fact, as a
Catholic, a disciple of the Murray school;
MR. BUCKSTONE AND MR. PHELPS.—The re-
vival of " She Stoops to Conquer" at the Hay-
market, and of Macklin's "Man of the World" at Drury
Lane, has given us two agreeable pictures of the sort of
comedies that delighted our grandmother. If we were in-
clined to indulge in reflections, the impression left by the
performance of these pieces might induce us to tkank our
stars that, whatever our stage may have lost, it has certainly
gained in refinement and in general truthfulness to nature
since the time when Goldsmith's comedy was damned for
being more natural than the comedies of his brother
dramatists. It is pleasant, however, to see these pieces per-
formed now and then, especially by actors likai Bucks one
and Phelps, whom we may look upon as the last links be-
tween the legitimate school of the latter half of the last
century and the modern style of acting—the most trust-
worthy representatives of the traditions of a nearly forgotten
stage-practice. With Mr. Buckstone, as far as we can see,
the character of Tony Lumpkin must pass from the stage,
and Mr. Phelps is undoubtedly the sole representative of
Sir Pertinax. Mac Sycophant. On these mounds a very
considerable interest always attaches to the performance of
these charaotors by the actors named, and full audiences, at
both houses, have assembled to enjoy the rare, though well-
known treat.—The Reader.

FANCY FAIR AND GRAND DRAWING OF PRIZES.
—The Sisters of Mercy located at Lanark, follow-
ing the example of their founder, St. Vincent de Paul,
whose life was a continued series of good and charitable
acts, have lately instituted an orphanage in Lanark for the
relief of children lett destitute by their parents, irrespective
of country or of creed. The applications for admission
to this institution have been so numerous that it has
been considered necessary to extend its benefits,
and with the view of raising funds for that pur-
pose, a fancy fair and grand drawing of prizes has
been recommended, the tickets for which are only 6d. each.
A number of distinguished personages have contributed
valuable prizes, which will be included in the drawing, and
amongst others the Empress of the French has forwarded a
richly-gilt French clock, by a celebrated Parisian maker,
of elegant design. It is surmounted by a finely modelled
figure of St. Michael crushing the evil spirit. It may be
seen for a few days at Mr, Edward O'Donnell's, Bank
Buildings, Hanover-street. Several hundreds other vain.
able prizes will also be distributed at the time of drawing,
Tuesday, the 12th day of April next.—Scotsingit.

THE NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF INDIA:--The
following appointments have been made to the Staff of Sir
John Lawrence, the new Viceroy of India :—Surgeon C.
Hathaway, M.D., of the Bengal Medical Service, to be
Private Secretary; Captain Eugene Impey, Bengal Staff
Corps, to officiate as Military Secretary and Aide de Camp ;
Lieutenant-Colonel Seymour J. blane, 52d Light Infantry ;
Major 11. G. A. Vicars, 18th Royal Irish Regiment, and
Captain R. Baring, of the late Ist European Cavalry, to be
Aides de Camp; Lieut. the Hon., A. Stewart, R.H.A., to
be Aide de Camp, as a temporary arrangement.—Army
and Navy Gazette.

DEATH FROM THE USE OF COKE.—Art inquest
was held on Wednesday, at Webbery Cottage, near
Bideford, upon the body of John Hunt, aged 19, a servant
in the employ of Major Garrard. From the evidence of
Johanna White, a servant, W. J. Burdett, brother-in-law
to Major Garrard, Mr. T. L. Pridham, surgeon, it appeared
that the deceased had on Monday gone to bed in good
health and spirits. He slept in a room over the stables,
which had no chimney or other means of ventilation except
a window and door, both of which deceased shut and fast-
ened. He had a crock filled with lighted coko in the
centre of the room to warm himself, and, though cautioned
that ho bad better put it ontsi,le the door, did not do so. In
the morning he did not rise at the IL.,ual hour, and was
found dead in his bed, lying as though a:lcep. Every pos-
sible means were used to restore animation, but without
avail. The deceased had evidently died from inhaling the
carbonic acid gas emitted from the coke, and, the verdict
was to that effect.

RossiNl, it is said, is about to give to the world
a religious composition, a worthy pendant of the " Stabat."
111. GOUNOUD'S Nr.w OPF,E,I i 0 MIREILLE," has
been secured by Mr, Gye for his next Italian BOOLI Sit
Covent Garden,