The Sun.
London, England, 1864-04-26 00:00:00

Prince Blossom, Miss Townley.

In addition to the usual Entertainments of the establish-
ment, supported by the whole of the talented company, in-
cluding Arthur Lloyd, Miss Nelly Power, Mr. T. Maclagan,
G. W. Jester, .to. .tro

Also will be produced, with alterations and improvements
in production, the New Illusion, surpassing anything yet
attempted, entitled THE TERCENVENARY ; or,a
WITH SHAKSPERE, written expressly by W. F. Vander-
yell, Esq.. in which Mr. W. Randall will re-appear.

Admission—Area, 6d ; Stalls and Baloony, ls.
Open every Evening.

ROYAL AL HAM BR A.-
SPECIAL NOTICE.

EXTRA NIGHT.—GRAND SHAKESPERIAN FANCY
DRESS BALL, THIS EVENING.—REDUCED PRICES.
Tickets, ss. each; Double Ticket (to admit a Lady and
Gentleman), 7s. Bd. The public admitted to the Balconies
at 28. 6d.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA.....
EXTRA NIGHT. —THIS EVENING, at REDUCED
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BALL. Dancing to commence at Ten. Admission Tickets.
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6cl.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA.--
THIS (Tuesday) EVENING-._in consequence of the
GRAND SHAKESPERIAN FANCY BALL. the Perform-
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SUSPENDED for THIS NIGHT ONLY.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA.--.
CONTINUED SUCCESS of the NEW CIRQUE,
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MORNING PERFORMANCES every WEDNESDAY and
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LONDON, TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1864.

It has long been considered a desirable thing to
assimilate, as far as possible, the method of admini-
stration throughout the three kingdoms. Ever since
the famous union of the Parliaments, accomplished
by aid of Lord CASTLEREAGII'S good offices, events
have been tending more and more towards a com-
plete identity of government, and the removal of
those local barriers which ancient custom or pre-
sent indifference mly have placed in the way of
that prompt and effective system of government
which is what Englishmen chiefly desire to possess
for themselves. Whatever difference of opinion
there may be respecting the principles of political
or social role, there can be little divergence in the
views of those who betake themselves to the amend-
ment of the law, at least in the objects which they
are desirous of accomplishing. All must desire, as
jar as practicable, to possess a simple and compre-
hensive legal administration, encumbered as little
as may be with unnecessary courts and officials, and
rendered as little costly as it is possible for such a
department to be. But however much unity there
may be with regard to the objects to be attained,
when it comes to the details there is always plenty
of room for difference of opinion. Even if
persons
profess the same wishes there are always two
ways of carrying them oat, and accord-
gly the attempt now made to alter the
administration of the Chancery Court in Ireland is
oppoud by some and criticised by others. Mr.
upon the recommenda-
tions Bill is framed
tions of the several commissions which have been
sopcioted on this subject. In 1854 it WP.9 recom-
mended that the system of
masters in Ireland
should be abolished, and that the equity system
should be assimilated to that of this country; So
late as 1862 another Royal Commission came to the
unanimous con?lusion that the assimilation of the
equity jurisprudence of Ireland and England was

highly desirable. The principal features of Mr.
O'HAGAN'S measure aro the appointment of chief
clerks; the abolition of the three out of the pre■
sent four Masters in Chancery ; the reform of
process and procedure in the Irish Court of Chan-
cery ; and some alteration in the matter of fees
and stamps. There are, of course, a great num-
ber of miscellaneous details in the bill, but such
are the chief outlines. It is proposed to select the
chief clerks from the profession of solicitors accord-
ing to English custom, cr from the examiners in
Chancery, whose offices would be abolished by the
bill. The latter plan would, we should consider,
be the fairest, since these gentlemen will lose their
present appointments through no fault of their own.
The entire existing staff will according to Mr.
O'HAGAN be still employed, 1,111 no new officers
will be created, with the exception of the Vice-
Caanceilor and the chief clerks. It is in-
tended that the Court of Equity shall consist of
the three principal authorities, of the Lord Chan-
cellor, Vice-Chancellor, and Master of the Rolls,
with two chief elerks—one for the Vice-Chancellor,
one for the Master of the Rolls. In this, as will be
seen, the example of England has been followed,
and it is proposed to assimilate the practice of the
Irish Court to that of the English in all respects.
It remains to be seen whether the measure will be
passed in its entirety, or whether subsequent
examination will not show some necessity for im-
provement or modification. Mr. WeerrEslDE, no
mean authority, objected to it on several grounds,
and declared that it was in a great measure opposed
to the beneficial changes introduced by Sir JOHN
ROMILLY some years ago. The public will, pro-
bably, agree with the right hon. gentleman in
thinking that ample time should be allowed for the
consideration of a matter of such importance,
affecting the:welfare and happiness of such count-
less numbers. Such measures cannot be hurried
through Parliament without detriment to the
objects which they rrofess to serve, and since it is
a ease in which, however necessary an eventual
reform may be, an immediate change cannot be
urgent, we trust that full and fair time will be
given for the consideration and consolidation of this
important legal change.

One of the least obtrusive but certainly one of
the most appropriate of the festivals which com-
memorated the birth of SHAKSPERE was the
"Aator'a Celebration" last Friday night. As the
; company assembled shortly after midnight it may
be said that they were the first to celebrate the
great occasion. The speeches were characterised
with great good feeling, and it was a very pleasant
idea to associate with the day that so many could
sink prejudices, and banish jealousies, and come
forward to do honour to the memory of the im-
mortal bard in a spirit worthy of the occasion.
Mr. BIICKSTONE proposed "The birth of SHAKE-
SPERE," a suggestive subject i❑ itself, and one
which in his hands became doubly impressive.
Sometimes the mere mention of ordinary everyday
occurrences bring before us the relative merits and
important associations of a theme more effectively
than the grandest sounding words or the most
high-flown phrases. Thus, when Mr. BUCKSTONE
made allusion to the birth of a baby boy in the
low-roofed room at Stratford-upon-Avon he put
before his hearers a picture of everyday existence
simple and commonplace. He then went on to
trace the combination of ideas and the train of
thought in connection with this event, and
emphatically declared concerning the mother's
feelings that she never dreamt of the immortality
awaiting the little stranger, " never thought that
• that boy would not be of any ago but of all time--
that he who could but murmur inarticulate sounds
would live to give a paetic and lasting lustre to
the English tongue it had never known before,
and bequeath to England those imperishable
plays that have made our country's drama
the noblest in the world." Such thoughts
are worthy the occasion for which they
were uttered, and reflect great credit on him who so
skilfully, yet so simply, put them forward. It is,
indeed, most appropriate to consider the blank that
would have existed in our language and literature
had this infant never appeared on the scene, or
❑ever lived to strut his hour on the stage of life.
Mr. BUCKSTONE was also very happy in his allu-
sion to the unity that appeared among the company,
and the large gathering of English actors was, in-
deed, a good offering to lay at the shrine before
which all were to bow in reverent homage and wor-
ship in proud devotion. It was an assembly the
lake of which had never been before, and certainly
a better occasion could not have been found for it.
There is nothing more delightful than to witness
unity reigning among a band of workers. It is,
however, well known that from various unhappy
causes the actors, as a body, have never heartily co-
operated with each other or harmoniously consorted
in large bodies. This has been a bright except:on
to a rule that it was most desirable to break, and it
must be remarked that the unity which reigned
paramount on this festive occasion, found a striking
contrast to the want of goodwill and the lack of
cordiality which have appeared in some other ar-
rangements that were made far the same great oc-
casion. Mr. WEBSTER'S speech on the "Immortal
Memory of Shakepere" was very excellent and en-
tirely imbued with the sentiments most fitted for
the theme, When he said that the " kingdom of
genius is the greatest inheritance on earth," he
spoke of a truth which cannot be too fully recog.
nised, and ho gave a glorious illustration in the
hero of the hour. What King ever sat in such state
as SHAKSPERE enthroned in the hearts of all man-
kind ? This is the true way :o look on such a
subject, and the real and right appreciation of him
who was indeed " a dear son of memory and a great
heir of fame." It is a welcome sight amid the tur-
moils of existence to notice these little landmarks
on the way-side, which serve to refresh and reani•
mate the pilgrim in his course. A meeting like
that referred to is a most delightful retrospect, and
one that does honour to all concerned. Long will
it live in the thoughts and recollections of those
who were there, and it is to be trusted that the
spirit of unity which then prevailed may live on
now the occasion is over, and thus form a most
graceful testimony to the influence of the great
departed. If so, a very appropriate recollection
will be kept of the time, and the most enduring
memory will illumiue the associations of
" The hallowed morn when WILL was born
In the spring time of the year."

In the sixtenth century, when the population of
Europe was becoming very considerable, and the
forests of necessity gradually fading away, those
who took the trouble of considering the possible
position of after generations were sorely puzzled
as to what they would do for fuel. Although the
existenceof coal was well known, and its inflammable
properties understood, it was never supposed that
it could he procured i❑ sufficient quantities to meet
the requirements of an ever-increasing population.
That era passed away, the world seemed to be pro-
vided with an inexhaustible supply of fuel. Again
a doubt arose, steam machinery and manufactures
so increased the demand for the ar►icle, that in
spite of all the improvements in mining that science
could bring to bear, doubts were entertained as to
the possibility of procuring sufficient coal to meet

the general demand. In fact, geologists have taken
the trouble to calculate the probable extent of the
coal fields both of this country and the continent of
Europe, and have even fixed the period when they
will be exhausted. We are allvery clever in our own
generation, but we know not what the morrow will
bring forth ; while the sages have been puzzling
their heads to find a substitute for coal for their
grandchildren's great grandchildren, accident has
solved the problem. Petroleum, which was disco
vexed in North America, springing up from
the earth, is an oil of a highly inflam-
mable nature, in fact it is of so gaseous a nature
that, like all mineral oils, it is liable to explode
when heated. As a matter of course, as soon as
he existence of this oil was discovered, companies
were formed io " work it," and wells were sunk in
favourable localities, to tap, as it were, Nature's
head. Indeed some of these ventures were so suc-
cessful that the workmen stood aghast at the results
of their own handiwork, for having struck the vein
or artery, or whatever it is called, the oil rushed up
to the surface with such force, and in such quan-
tities that it was impossible to secure it, and hun-
dreds and thousands of gallons ran to waste. Petro-
leum oil has now become a staple of trade, and
large quantities are regularly imported into this
country. There is, therefore, a very possible sub-
stitute for coal for our successors. The extent of
the supply is, of course, yet hidden from us ; but as
wo cannot fix a limit, we may safely leave the con-
sideration of that question to future generations.
The American Government, ever alive to the re-
quirements of the moment, have instituted a com-
mission to consider whether petroleum oil can be
made available for the generation of steam. This
committee, in a preliminary report, have informed
the United States Government that petroleum oil
possesses double the heating power of coal, can be
stored in far less space, and is of proportic
lees specific gravity ; but they have not yet ex-
pressed their opinion on its adaptability for
marine engines, wishing to verify their theories by
experiment before presenting their report. Petro-
leum oil is produced in large quantities in Canada.
It is surely of as much importance to this country
as to America to provide her ships with the most
available fuel which can be procured. The Ameri-
cans are endeavouring to counteract the dangerous
elements of this new oil, and render it available for
their steamers. Why should not the British Admi-
ralty set experiments on foot to arrive at a similar
result. Surely we are not to wait until a foreign
Government has made a discovery and turned it to
advantage, before we set about working for our-
selves. In justice to the Board of Admiralty, we
must say that they have shown more alacrity in
taking up the twin screw system than has hereto-
fore characterised their movements. A new launch
is being built for the Bombay, fitted with two
screws. Now the drawback to providing ships
with steam power is the difficulty found in
stowing sufficient coals for a cruise of any length of
time ; but if petroleum oil could be substituted, a
ship could not only carry four times the quantity
of fuel which she can at present, but her speed
might be materially augmented. At all events the
experiment is worth trying. The objection which
will naturally be raised against the substitution of
petroleum oil for coals in ships is its inflammable
nature and the possibility of explosion. This may
no doubt be hereafter provided against, but until
that time comas, there can be no harm in trying
the experiment upon a few ships' launches, when,
in case of any accident, the boat's crew could pitch
the whole cargo overboard in a few minutes. In
these go-ahead times England ought not to watch
the march of progress, but to lead it.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE,

RE-APPEARANCE OF STELLA COLAS.

A brilliant audience assembled last evening to welcome
Mdlle. Stella Colas back to the metropolis. The highly
gifted lady made her re-appearance as Juliet, and her whole
performance more than confirmed the high opinion we ex-
pressed of her abilities last season. She is, in fact, the only
Juliet that has appeared since the days of Miss O'Neil, be-
cause we have, in Mdlle. Colas, youth and beauty, accom-
panied by every elegance of art, heightened by a keen and
perceptive intelligence, and united with a reverence for the
majestic words and thoughts of her incomparable and im,
mortal author. Honour, high honour to the lady, for
though she speaks every line in the text, she delivers them
with such grace, taste, and pathos that those which have
been looked upon by others as deformities at her hands be-
come beauties that glitter as they fall. Her foreign tour
has somewhat matured her juvenile appearance and
strengthened her in health ; but in other respects her acting,
if any, is rather increased than diminished In finish and
effect, In Mdlle. Colas we have an actress gifted with a
vivid, intense, and apprehensive imagination, one intent on
giving meaning and intensity to every epithet, and if in rare
instances she fails to charm the ear, it is through no fault
of her own, but wholly, solely, and entirely through that
which time and only time may in some degree efface—vic,
her inability to pronouuce the English language. It is,
however, wonderful that the lady succeeds so well, but if it
were otherwise, we are amongst those who would gladly
accept her Juliet, because were we to get the pure accent in
another, most certainly we should not have a creation half
as sweet, gentle, beautiful, and womanly as that of Stella
Collas. The balcony scene again created all that
enthusiasm and admiration it evoked on her first', Bp,
pearance, and in truth, it must be said, she held her and
f-
ence as spell-bound as her lover Romeo. Her appearance
as she breaks through the rosy trellis work to feast her eyes
upon her lover was a striking and masterly performance,
and ono that will long remain impressed upon the memory
of every person present. Then, again, her girlish im-
patience to hear the result of the Nurse's mission to her
lover was another fine effect, but the scene in which her
acting rises to perfection, is that in which she listens to
the project of Friar Lawrence to save her from her hated
union with Paris. The applause which followed this fine
dramatic effort was immense, and never was the unstinted
approbation more richly deserved. We can only sum up
our admiration by saying that the Juliet of I%Jadlle. Colas
is a performance that every lover of Shakspore
must witness. We shall not attempt to record the
number of " calls" the lady received during her arduous
performance, but had they been tenfold she would have de-
served them all. Mrs. H. Marston's Nurse was worthy of high
commendation, but the lady has perception and ability, and
therefore she invariably identifies herself with any part she
is called upon to sustain. The Mercutio of Mr. Vining
has become rather too boisterous. A little moderation
would undoubtedly improve it, though yet withal it is a
praiseworthy performance, Mr. J. Nelson's Romeo was a
complete and utter failure; it was singularly deficient in
taste, feeling, and discrimination, and proved most unmis-
takably that Shakspere is far beyond this gentleman's
reach. One would have thought that with such, a Juliet
some sort of warmth of feeling might have bean
awakened ; but not in one instance did Mr. Nelson
respond to the impassioned and loving outpouring
of the sweet and gentle Juliet. Mr. Mellon's Capulet
was absurdly ridiculous; and as to Mr. Sayton's Tybalt,

it resembled the ravings of a lunatic rather than that
of a Venetian gentleman. Mr. Forrester's Friar Law-
rence was passable, and the same may be said of Mr. D.
Fisher's Peter; but certainly the most artistic perform-
ance, amongst the male parts, was the Apothecary of
Mr. It, Cathcart.

The tragedy is to be repeated alternately with Mr.
Westland Marston's successful comedy, "Donna Diana,"
in which Mr. and Mrs. Vezin appear.

THE KING OP WURTEMBURG has given Stntt-
gardt a zoological gardens and acclimatisation garden, and
a grant of £12,500.

A LUXURIOUS RAILWAT CARRIAGE.—The Great
Eastern Railway Company have just built a magnificent
carriage for the use of the Prince and Prince:43 of Walla in
journeying to and from Sandringham, The interior is
divided into three compartments—ante-room, saloon, and

sitting-room. Ths length of the saloon, which is the cen-
tral compartment of the carriage, is 12 feet 6 inches,

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GENERAL GARIBALDI.
PLYMOUTH, TUESDAY, 10.30. A.M.
Mr. Norrington, Mayor of Plymouth, and the
Deputation, have gone down to Penquite to present
the Address from the inhabite.nts to Garibaldi.
The presentation will take plar.T at 1 o'clock, by
appointment of the General.