The Sun.
London, England, 1852-06-03 00:00:00

SUN,

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEA TR E, the Earl of DERBY alluded to the necessity for some
Under the Management of Mr. LES
Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES KERN respectfully inform the pultlic, a matter of actual notoriety. Now,
that their BENEFIT will take place on MONDAY, June 14, on is
time,
which occasion will be represented a new and original PLAY, in simply inquire, how does it come to pass that SUCK
five acts, b
DRAM author e Wife's Secret,'' of
three Th and, for the first the case with we would
the Ministry inactive, and the Legiala-
a new in acts.
Places and Boxes to be taken at the Box-ofice ; and of Mr. Kean, tare negligent ? It comes exclusively from the humane
3, Torrington-square.
efforts of private well-wishers of the community! It
arises entirely from the benevolent assiduity of those
very philanthropists who are usually spoken of by
men of business and members of Administrations as
fantastic dreamers, or crackbrained enthusiasts. To
the efforts of these large-hearted and industrious bene-
factors:of the community, are the people indebted for
the exposure of evils which, but for their beneficent
perseverance, might have remained unnoticed and
unsuspected. Foremost among all the sanitary re-
formers we have always placed, and must always
continue to place, Mr. GEORGE ALFRED WALKER,
the man who first revealed the atrocious abomina-
tions of intramural interments. By his per-
sonal exertions is collecting evidence of those
s,
very horrible practices, and by his numerous work
recounting the result of his singularly repulsive in-
vestigations, he first opened the eyes of the people to
the demoralizing hiflusnee and the desolating atmo-
sphere in the midst of which the sin and the disease
in our larger cities are engendered. In this manner
he may be said to have originated the sanitary move-
, ment as indisputably as COLUMBUS originated the
scheme of navigating the waters of the Atlantic. To
his endeavours, and the endeavours of those who have
emulated his proceedings, we owe the disclosure of
facts such as must eventually lead to some very extra-
ordinary improvements.
Meanwhile the Press, it must be admitted, has been
not altogether inactive. Scarcely a journal pub=
lished in the United Kingdom has refrained from la-
bouring in the good cause, disseminating by this
means truths of the most beneficial tendency through-
out the population. Provincial as well as metropo-
litan organs have participated in this advocacy of the
required innovation. At first one or two almost so-
litary voices were heard—the cry was then gradually
taken up in other directions—and ultimately
the principal portion of the fourth estate
may be said to have broken out into a chorus of
unanimity. For ourselves, we may maintain without
arrogance our right to the credit of having from the
outset insisted upon the necessity of carrying out
the proposed changes with rapidity and comprehen-
siveness. Yet, up to the present moment, notwith-
standing the arduous labours of Mr. G. A. WALKER,
notwithstanding the assiduous efforts of the Press,
both provincial and metropolitan, nothing whatever
of importance has been effected for the diminution
of the evils complained of, or for the preven
tion of the continuance of these long ex-
posed intramural abominations. Insomuch so,
that the Great Delineator of Ilumau
Life, the most popular Author of his Age, CHARLES
DICKENS, can write in his new story, Bleak House,
page 100, when recording the funeral of NEMO,
that the beadle, with his pauper company, " bears off
the body of our dear brother here departed, to a
hemmed•in oburchyard, pestiferous and obscene,
whence malignant diseases are communicated to the
bodies of our dear brothers end sisters who have not
departed ; while cur dear brothers and sisters who
hang about official back-stairs—would to Heaven
they had departed !—are very complacent and
agreeable." Thus, continues the Master-No-
velist, "into a beastly scrap of ground
which a Turk would reject as a savage
abomination, and a Kafir would shudder at, they bring
our dear brother, here departed, to receive Christian
burial." Yet more accurate, if possible, is the de-
scription which follows—a description as exact in its
verisimilitude as it is noble and persuasive in its elo-
quence :—" With houses looking on, on every side,
save where a reeking little tunnel of a court gives
access to the iron gate—with every villany of life in
action close on death, and every poisonous ele-
ment of death in • action close on life—here
they lower our dear brother down a foot or
two : here sow him in corruption, to be raised
in corruption : an avenging ghost at many a sick
bedside: a shameful testimony to future ages how
civilization and barbarism walked this boastful island
together. Come night," he cries, " come darkness,
for you cannot come too soon, or stay too long, by
such a place as this ! Come, straggling lights, into
the windows of the ugly houses ; and you who do in-
iquity therein, do it at least with this dread scene
shut out ! Come, flame of gas, burning so sullenly
above the iron gate, on which the poisoned air deposits
i!.s witch-ointment, slimy to the touch ! It is well
that you should call to every passer-by, 'Lock
here !'" Solemn words, and very touching and beau-
tiful in their solemnity—words through which Genius
Las acknowledged that the horrors of Fiction may be
enhanced and rendered yet more fearful by the grim
and sordid horrors of Reality.
Everywhere, indeed, it would, appear, there is the
recognition of a necessity for sanitary improvements,
saving and excepting within the walls of the Impe.
rial Legislature. Everywhere the atrocity of the
system of intramural interment is appreciated,
everywhere the perils of its evil consequences are
understood, saving and excepting always within the
hallowed precincts of the Parliament. A Metropoli-
tan Interment Bill, it is true, has been passed,
and efforts have subsequently been made to
bring about the possibility of its amend-
ment; but hitherto the enactment, as we
ourselves predicted from the first, has proved
wholly and lamentably inoperative. A commission
no doubt has been installed during the last few years
in the offices and drawing-rooms of Gwyelyr House,
but hitherto without any other result that can be
seen, but the printing of many pounds weight of blue
books filled to repletion with an interminable and
fruitless correspondence. These peculiarities, both
on the part of the Legislature and on the part of the
Government, should, we submit, be borne very
carefully in the remembrance of the electors on the
the occasion of the ensuing dissolution of the House
of Commons. Upon the Sanitary Question, not less
than on the Free-trade Question, or the Parliamen-
tary Reform Question, or theFinancialßetrenchment
Question, or the Education Question, the possessors
of the franchise should be curious and vigilant. They
should evince no negligence upon this head in their
cross-examination of the various candidates. For
upon the settlement of the demand for sanitary inno-
vations, and first of all, of course, for the great
and exigent innovations relating to intramural
interments, depends, possibly, for the next seven
years, the comfort, the morality, the health, nay, the
very existence of a large portion of the community.
How far we are accurate in so speaking, may be
comprehended when we remark, in addition
to what has been already here observed,
that upon the state of the City grave-yards,
or upon the treatment of what has been (in a
two-fold sense) aptly called the "Dead Man's
Question," depends in a frightful manner the amount
of the annual mortality.

BATTY'S GRAND NATIONAL HIPPO-
DROME,

Opposite the Broad Walk, Kensington-garc.en3,
Is now OPEN for the Season
To-Day, a Grand Balloon Ascent in the Royal Hippodromo
Balloon, at Six o'clock.
_ _

Jr. 8., in announcing his Second Season, and gratefully remem-
bering the liberal patronage bestowed upon past performances, begs
leave to state that he has spared neither pains nor expense in select-
ing the best Artists from the principal Ccitinental and Foreign
Amphitheatres, to realise the spirit•stirring scenes and exciting con-
tests of the Cariculmn, for which the Romans were so famous; and
to ensure a perfect production of the various scenes, the celebrated
Henri Franconi, founder of the Parisian Hippodrome, has been en-
gaged, under whose superintendence the numerous Stud of Trained
Horses, Ponies, Stage, Ostriches, Elephants, &c., will be introduced
from time to time, lorinifig the most complete tout ensemble of
Antique Pastimes ever witnessed in England.
A splendid Brass Band will be in attendance.
Admission—Reserved Seats, 35.; First Class, 28.; Second ditto,
Is.; Third ditto, ed.

Doors open at Five, to commence at SL precisely,

OYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE,
„MA) ADELAIDE-STREET, WEST STRAND.
VITA EVENING, and every evening during the week,
Will be presented PUNCH A LA ROMAINE.
To be followed by a grand Ethiopian Musical Entertainment by
an extraordinary Troupe of Ebony Marionettes.
To be followed by an entire!y new version of the Grand Eastern
Speetaee of ALADDIN ; or, The Wonderful Lamp, produced with
all the vast resources of this small establishment.
To conclude with a new Italian Divertissement, entitled EL NANO
DEL VELLAGIS.
Doors open at Half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clooki.
ff
A Morning Performance on Saturday next. Doors open at H
pait Two, and commence at Three o'clock.
Private Boke.s and Stalls to be had at the Box-office of the
Theatre, and of all the principal Librarians.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
DON PASQUALE— ERNA-Nr•
THIS EVENING,
Will be presented Donizetti'a admired Opera,
DON PASQUALE.
Don Pasquale, Signor Lablache ; Ernesto, Signor Calzolari ; Dr.
Malatesta, Signor Ferranti ; Norina, Madame de 13 Grange.
With the last act of
ERNANI.
, Signor Calzolari ; Ray
Signor Fortini
Elvira, Madlle. Sofia Cruvelli ; Ernani
; Girls. V., Signor
Gomez, Signor iSelleAi ; Ingo,
rerletti.
To conclude with a new Ballet Divertissement by M. Gosselin, the
music composed and
LA FETE Dd byES ROSIERES. M. Vadaud, entitled
By Madlle. Carolina Rosati, Madlles. Rosa, Esper, Lamoreux, and
Allegrini • MM. Di Matta, Venafra, Gcuriet, and Mathieu.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box-
office, Opera Colonnade, 113yinszket,

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed Meyerbcer's Grand Opera,
LES HUGUENOTS.
Valentina, Madame Grisi ; Margarita di Valois, Madame Castel-
lon; Dama d'Onore, Maillle. Cotti ; -Urban°, Madile. Seguin ; Mar-
cello, Hcrr Formes; n Conte di San Eris, Signor Polonint ; 11 Conte
de Nevers, Signer Tagnafico ; De Cosse, Signor Luigi Mei ; De Retz,
Signor Gregorio ; the fingenot Soldier, Signor Soldi ; Meru, Signor
Rommi; Raul di Nangis, Signor Mario.
The Incidental Divertissement will be supported by 31a011es. Ko-
lemberg and Leblond; Flusse and M. Ruault.
Composer, Director of Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The performances commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit may be be.cl ,for the
Night or Sea ion), at the Box-,ffice of the Theatre, which is open
tro,n Eleven till Five o'clock ; and of the principal librarians and
Musicsellers.

TREATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brampton.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed an entirely new comic Drama, entitled MIND
YOUR OWN BUSINESS, by Mes.sr,. B. Webster, Leigh Murray,
Lackstone, and Keeley ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss Reynolds. Sac.
After which a new Burlesque on a frightfully popular subject, to
be called 0, GEMINI ; or, the Brothers of Co(u)rse. Characters by
Messrs. Buckstone, Blaud, Woolcer ; Mesdames Buckingham,
Caulfeld.Hoitey..&e.
To conclude with BOX AND COX, by Messrs. Keeley and Buck-
stone.

THEATRE ROYAL, &DELPHI.
Lessee, Mr. D. Webster ; Directress, Madame Celoete.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed SEA and LAND. Characters by Messrs. Paul
Bedford, Wright, Hughes, 0. Smith, Worrell, Emery ; Misses Ellen
Chaplin, K. Fitzwilliam, and Mts. Keeley.
After watch, a devilish new Extravaganza, called MEPHISTO-
PHELES. Characters by Mr. Honey, Miss Fitzwilliam, and Miss
Woolgar.
To conclude with OUR NATIONAL DEFENCES.

ROYAL i'RINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
tinder the Management of Mr. C. Kean.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the CORSICAN BIZOTHERS. Principal
rhars.cters by Messrs. C. Kean, A. Wigan, Ryder, Meadows, J.
Vining, J. Chester ; Misses Thslllps, Murray, Robertson, and C.
Leclercq.
After which the BENGAL TIGER, in which Mr. and Mrs. A.
Wigan will perform.
To conclude with THE CRITIC, in which Messrs. A. Wigan,
Harley, Meadows, J. Vining, Addison; Mrs. Daly, and Mrs. A.
Wigan will appear.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed

THZ GAME OF SPECULATION. Principal characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, R. nosby, B. Baker ; Mrs. C.
Horn, and Miss M. Oliver.

After whkh

T.kKLNG BY STORM.

To c.onclado with

FAMILY JARS.

AgTLEY'S ROYAL AMPMTLIEATRE-

Under the Patronage of her Majesty and his Roycd highness
Prince Albert.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The most successful and penntar Theatre in London.
THIS EVENING,

Will be presented the gorgeous Equestrian Spectacle of ST.
GEORGE and the DRAGON. St. George, Mr. Alfrud Cooke.
.10 be foltowed by Batty's Inimitable seenea or the Arena, intro-
ducing the most nu,_neroas cquest7ian company !n Europe.
To conclude with a Laughable farce.
Tickets to be had at the Box-office tram Eleven till Four daily.
Stage Manager, Mr, Leclercq.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Open for the Season,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Exhibition of Danson's Colossal Daylight View of MOUNT
ETNA and the CAVES of VULCAN and the CYCLOPS—Splendid
and interesting Menagerie—Promenade Concert by Godfrey's tin-
rivalled Military Band—Various Amusing -Novelties—Concluding at
Dusk with a Grand Pyrotechnic Exhibition by Messrs. Southby,
representing the Interior of the Mountain (the Pandemonium of the
Ancients), with the Caverns and Forges of Vulcan and his Cyclops,
the whole terminating with the Eruption of :,fount Etna and a
Grand Tableau on the Lake of Thetis, and the Nereiads receiving the
Armour of Achilles.
Doors open from Nine A.M. Feeding the Animals at Five. Con-
cert at Half-past Six. Fireworks about Half-past Nine.
ADMISSION, ONE SHILLING.

CP.E3IOE.IsIE GARDENS.
Open for the Season.
THIS EVENING
An uninterrupted succession of Entertainments from Three o'clock

nntd near Midnight, including
A new Ballet—Vocal a^l Instrumental Concert—The Kafir Chiefs
—ll3ns. Eochez and his Comical Dog Professor Taylor and his Son
the double-sighted Youth—Madlle. Violante's performances on the
Tight Rope—The Cremorne Band, conducted by M. Bosislo—Brau-
don Ledgers's Troupe Of Ethiopian Barrnonists—Dancing on the
Platform, 8,:c., &c.

Open at Three o'clock.
Admission, Is. ; Children, Half-price.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tula Dar —sicrning 15 imin. after 2 Evening 39 rain after 2
Te-Ilosaow—Mcrnins 1 min. after 3 I Evening 24 min after 3

THE WEATHER.—SUR OFFICE, JUICE 3.
Tanr..yolizTnn, :Yr ran SaArE. •
6°--hi,s-hest since neon yesterday.
48:407fest this morning and daring the night.
°4"thi3 day, at !non.
BAROAII.-TEE, 29.83.
WDID VV'S.W.--strong breeze and cloudy, with slight rain
• at intervals.

DAILv. -----,--_--.--,--------..,
.'' WEATHER TABLE.
state of the Wind and 'Weather at each of the following
places at Nine o'clock
of Yesterday morning.—The stations
are arranged in order
~z;
breeze—partially
:tgreonnea.bzeeze—raikt.
PLlrmouni--Wind W..
,SinANd.ksw-ro.n,
strong
Poaxsmou-rs—Wind E.
eeze—partially cloudy.
HASTHIGS--- Wind
, gentle bre,eeZzeeP
SOUTILAIKFTON--V.
artially cloudy. FOLKE.6TOISE—Wind S.W., fresh ilz,'Tgebreeze—overcut.
TIUNBRIDGE--"Wrin a S.W.
GREENWICII—Wind S., strong breeze partially cloudy.
smooD__Wind W. gentle breeze_ Partially cloudy.
Swurnos—Wind 5.,W., gentle breezt—rainlY cloudy.
coLcHEsTEß_wind S. w., gentle breeze.
cloudy.
C.tataniDGE--Wind S.W., strong breeze_ Partially
cloudy.
Yiamotrui—Wind S.W., strong breeze— cloudy.
The returns from the following places indicat:Yt
the wind and weather ea Tuesday morning he state of
o'clock : at nine
Lorsaucx—Wind E., calm—partially cloudy.
Merammea—Wind E., gentle breeze—overcast.
PrAxot lou
rra—Wind W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
Pools—Wind S.W. gentle breeze—cdless.
SwixDox—Wind NAY.. light 1-reeze—partially cloudy.
HOLYHEAD—Wind N.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
LANcAsTka—Wind N.W., gentle bre2zepartially cloudy.
IA HITBY+Wind N., gentle breeze —principally clear.
2,.Ap_ Wind W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
"TT°c—Wind N.W., gentle breeze P_ cloudy. ,

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Ireland has
The lengthened paroxysm of distress with which
--
the ealanaiteisesi
been visited has to so great an extent
nannonol•
r-ased the _ . _
Celtic
in our days have thickened
public mind in England as regards
round the
apprehend a very inconsiderable
of these islands, that we
directed
dy
to tae
portion of attention
has been
Islands of Scotland. A little
pamphlet just
Western Ilighieoda
issuedanfdthe afflicted condition of the
the perusal of those who _ .
and romantic regions.
present state of tl,
...ese may feel interested in the
re
This unhappy
traced to circumstances involving
to the writer, to be
In this consideration it is impossibl®
a complex element.
innate character of this Celtic to overlook the
population there consists, and
Which
of which the
vcrtably far less adapted than is the is incontro-
e Anglo-Saxon
to occupy a prominent position
in
competitive society like that in a great
exist-
ence at the present day. e
active
is deficient in progressive energy.
pure Celt
Wales, integrally connected for five
hundred Even in
with England, there is, with small exception years
sense of befitting commercial activity and
enterprise.
nab..
The history of Great Britain tells us," a
attlthe
writer, " that till alien blood becomes largo;
glad with that of the inhabitants of
the
purely Celtic portions of the three kin
g
dome, the latter must ever continuo to be:

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l' "The True Causes of Distress in the Western High.
lands and Islands of Scotland." By Wallace Harvey.
London; Ridgway, 1852.