The Sun.
London, England, 1864-03-14 00:00:00

JAPAN.

Our files of Yokohama papers extend to the Oth
of January. on the 2d of January a deputation
waited upon Colonel Neale, and reiterated the
demand that foreigners should laave Yokohama,
and confine themselves to Nagasaki and Hakodadi.
Colonel Neale dwelt upon the general friendliness
of the Japanese people, and asserted that all the
difficulties hitherto experienced had arisen from
the obstructions thrown in our way by the govern-
ment itself. In proof of this he adduced the fact
that 18 mercantile houses had lately been closed,
and the Bilk trade seriously impeded. He informed
the ministers in the most unequivocal manner that
any interference with English trade would be met
by an immediate stoppage of the native junk trade,
and, moreover, that should they decide on sending
an embassy to Europe, he would in the meanwhile
exact the most scrupulous observance of the treaties.
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The Italie of Turin states that the King of Por-
tugal has offered to the King of Italy to place 10,000 men
at his disposal, in case the provocations of Austria should
compel the Italian Government to take the field.
EXHIBITION CLOCK.—" Tho entire finish is of the
highest caste,"—Daily .11etes, May 29, 1862. Clocks de-
signed by the first artists of the day for the drawing room,
dining room, bed room, library, ball, staircase, bracket,
carriage, church, turret, railways, warehouse, counting
house, musical, and astronomical. Church and turret
clocks specially estimated for. Benson's illustrated pain-
by post for two !tamps),
phlat on clocks (free with descrip-
tions and prices, enables those who live in any part of the
world to select a. clock. Also a short pamphlet on cathe-
dral and public clocks, freei for one stamp. Prize medal
honourable mention in classes 33 and 15.
.1. W. Ben-
andlatch and
33
3and 34, Ludgate-hill, London. Established 1749.
V
clock maker by special warrant of appointment
to his 11 XII. the Princelof Wales.

ROYAL NATIONAL. LIFEBOAT
lUTION
The ANNUAL GENE fIAL MEETING of this Institution
will be hell at the London Tavern, Bishopsg-atestreet,
TO-MORROW, at Two o clock preeisely.
The Right lion. Sir JOHN S. PAKIGTON, Bart., G.C.8.,
M.P., in the cha:r.
RICHARD LEWIS, Secretary.
11, John-street, Adelphi, March 11.

HE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
has much satisfaction in announcing to the p
etorsublic
were
that
the effort which was made (so far as its propri
concer nedl by only one individual holding fifteen shares, to
restrain its recent liberality occasion ot the 'ate fearful
explosion at Liverpool, has entirely and completely failed,
the Vice-Chancellor declaring that as the plaintiff did no.
come in o courr for the benefit of the Company the bill must
be dismissed with co-ts.
The course pursued by this office received in three days the
approval ot proprietors holding- nearly 40,000 shares, irrespec-
tive of upwaros of 20,000 hell by the directors themselves—
making a total of 60,0L0 cut of 04,000 issued.
all It is,
withoutex-
evident
ception, of the holders of the remaining 34,00 shares would
have sirrnified a like acquiesce ..ce if that- had afforded oppor-
tunity for the act.
The publlc may now, therefore, be nssured of the conlinu-
•-nce of the same principle of liberality which has ever dis-
tinguished this office, supported as it is by the decision ot the
Vice-Chance 1.,r. and backed by the prompt and cordial
smite cence cf its shareholders.
The Royal Insurance Company thankfully acknowledges
the generous assiw ar_ce given in the shape of affidavits from
the representatives of' the Sun, Phcenix, Royal Exchange,
and Alliance, attesting their concurrence in the course taken
by the Royal in the ex gratin payment of the losses sus-
tained—these great companies having
the like liberal spirit. themselves acted in

PERCY M. DOVE, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary of the London Board.
20, Lombard-street, London, E C.

itOYAL ENGLISH OPERA,
COVENT-GARDEN.
Under the Management of 3iiss Louisa Fyne and
Mr. W. Harrison.
THIS EVENING for the Benefit of MISS Louis Pyne,
er Managess), THE CROWN Di MON DS : Miss Louisa
Miss Susan Fyne, Mrs. A. Cooke; Messrs. H. Corri,
Pyne, -
Pat.ey, tooke, and W. Harrison.
Atter which, the Second Act of THEss Hile P R
s ; UITAN'S
DAUGHTER: Miss Louisa Pyne, Mi Messrs.
Ccoke, Paley, and W. Harrison.
On Tuesday, Vir.dnesday, Thursday, and Fr day, SHE
STOOPS TO CONQUER : Miss Louisa Pyne, Miss Hiles ;
mossrs. H. Corri, G. Ferren, and W. Harrison.
To conclude each evening withA
FNCHETTE.
.Doors open at half-past Six—Commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL DRUR Y-L AN E.
Managers, Messrs. Edmond Falconer and
F. B. Chatterton.
• THIS EVENING, the Performances will commence with
THE FOITIC MOWBRAYS. Master Percy Roselle.
After which, MANFRED. Manfred, Mr. Phelps.
To conclude with a new farce, THE ALABAMA. Mr. G.
Belmore and Miss Lydia Thompson.
Prices as usual. Box Office open from 10 till 5 daily.

TfHEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.—
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr, Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, THE LITTLE DAISY.
After which, BUNKUM MULLER. Mr. Sothern.
To be followed by OUR AMERICAN COUSIN : Messrs.
Sothern, Buckstone, Chippendale, Rogers, Clark, Gordon,
Braid, &c. ; Mesdames Angel, Lindley, Hill, Harris, Snowden,
&c
And AN UNLUCKY MORTAL : Mr. W. Farren and
Miss M. Harris.

Commence at 7.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.--.
Sole Lesee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
THIS EVENING, PAUL'S RETURN.
After which, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. The Two
Dromios, by the Brothers Webb.
And JACK'S ARRIVAI4,FROM CANTON.

ROYAL. LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Sole Management of Mr. Fechter.
BEL DF.SIONIO (a Triumphant Success) will be repeated
Every Evening during the Week.
THIS EVENLNG, the performance will commence with a
New and Original Farce, entitled THE LOST CHILD :
Messrs. H. Widdicombe, Shore, Garden, F. Charles Collett,
Moreland; Misses Percy, Pauline Leclercq, Wood, Mrs. Lee,
and Miss E. Lavenu.
fetter which, at Eight o'clock, the 108th Night of BEL
DEMONIO, a Love Story, in Twelve Tableaux, taken from
Stendhal's "Italian Chronicle;," by Mr. John Brougham.
Principal character by Mr. Fechter, supported by Messrs.
Jordan, Charles, Brougham, Emery, Raymond, Moreland,
Smith, Clifford, Collett, Sims ; Miss Kate Terry, Miss E.
Lavenu, Mrs. Lee,and a,fiss Elsworthy.
The Public are entreated to take notice that No Charge is
inade to the WM:matt; Of Boxes, Box-laces, or Stalls, either
for play 13)11s or for the safe keeping of hats and cloaks, and
that the Attendants in all parts of the house are forbidden to
receive any gratuities whatever.
Box-office open daily from 11 to 3. Commence at 7.

ITEW THE ATRE-RO YAL, ADELPHL-
Bole Proprietor and Manager. Mr. B. Webster.
THIS EVENING. THE PRETTY HORSEBREA.KER
r. J. L. Took and Miss Woolgar. _ _

- •
At Eight, LEAH . Miss Bate nan, supported by Messrs,
A. Stirling, R. Phillips, Bilington, Stuart, Stephenson.
Eburne ; Miss H. Simms, and Mrs. Billing-ton.

To conclude with. 6th time, THE AREA BELLE : IkTesers.
J. L. Toole. P. Bedford, homer, Miss Woolgar, and Mrs. H
Lewis.

Commence at 7.

ISS BATEMAN.—LEAH.—EVERY EVEN-
IN.—OnSATURD NY, the 145th and l,st ni,,ht be-
foi Easter Monday, when Miss Batement will re-appear in
her great impersonation of the Jewish maid:n until further
not 'e In ..rder *o give due effect to tide most remarkable
sucsa I; of the se son, ea; ire,y new so nery by the celebrated
ar lets Messrs. Ranson and :one, and Thomps n, and new
dr se and appo ntmente have been prepared for its produc-
tio-.-1 In consequence of the pressing and numerous
applica.f. 'ons at the Box-offi,e, arrangement- have now been
made by which Seats m•y obtainel a Fortnight in Ad-

NE,iILEuINTJAMNOININDAIYVNEEBxSTTE3parcihnnthe DEAD

ROYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE, under the
Mat'agement of Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Crowded with rank and fashion.—The New Comedy of THE
SILVER LININ G every Evening.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Mathews, Mrs. S tirling, Mrs. Frank Matthews, and Mr. J.
L. Toole every eve.uing. The following eminent artistes are
enraged :—Mr. Benjamin Webster. Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. Paul
Bedford. Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, and Mr. Chas.
Mathews ; Mrs. Stirling:, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Frank Mat-
thews, Miss A. Cottrell, Miss Fanny Josephs, Miss Went-
worth, Mrs. Howard Paul, Mr. J. Clark, and Mrs. Charles
Matlews.
THIS EVENING. and during the Week, at 7 o'c'ock,
UNDER THE ROSE. Mr. Ashley, Miss A. Cottrell, and
Miss Patti Josephs.
At a quarter before 8, the new Comedy, by L. Buckinz-
L'am,'Esq., entitled THE SILVER LINT 4(3, Mr. Charles
Mathews, Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, Mr, John-
awne. Mr. Montague; Mrs. Charles Mathews, Mrs. Frank
Malthews, Mss Cottrell, Miss Wentworth, and Mrs. Stirling.
To be followed by Mr. Charles Mathews just translated
front the French)in his characteristic character of Un Anglais
Timitle, entitled COOL AS A CUCUMBER.
Several novelties are in preparation.
On SATURDAY next, March 19, a variety of entertain-
ment. for the BENEFIT of Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES
A.T fLE WS.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. W. H. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, ON AND OFF.
To be followed by UNLIMITED CONFIDENCE. Mr.
1; 31ford, Mr. Parselle ; Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Thorne.
After which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, ORPHEUS
EURYOICE : Messrs. Honey, Wood, James Fenton,
Mesdames Swanborough, Marie Wilton, Hughes, &c.
Concluding with MARGATE SANDS.
Commence at 7.

711 HE THIRD EDITION OF " THE SUN,"
Containing the Latest SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,
ion be had Every Evening of

G. Et. GLtNIE, NEWS AGENT,
No. 4; Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park.

COALS.—The LILLESHALL COMPANY'S
COALS.
Direct from their own Collieries.
Marquis'. 20. per ton. I Double 21s. per ton
'Pop 255. „ Nut 5........ 19s.
Deep ....225. „
well screened and delivered within five miles of their De-
ts, Westbourne Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf,
Paddington, W.
Best Core
Terms cash.
JOHN SCOTT, Sole Agent.

11 .

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
TRW DAT.—Morning, 6h. 12m.—Afternoon, 6h. 32m.
10-Koßaow.-Morning, 6h. 59m.—Afternoon, 7h. 24m.

The Weather--. Sun Office, March 14, 1864,

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This day at Two THERMOMETER.
O'clock .................... 60
Barometer-30.01.
Wind—S.-Westerly; moderate breeze, and fine.

. u Sun,

LONDON, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1864.

i‘ Second thoughts," have, happily, just for once
in a way, proved " better" with the Home Secretary.
His decision in regard to the convict HALL—that
rather surprising decision (surprising even from Sir
G. GRKT) published in our impression of Saturday
—was fortunately revised, though it was only
revised, so to speak, at the eleventh hour and
three qmarters. With the miserable condemned
himself it has been a close run indeed
between life and death. This morning he was to
his existence according to the
have duly forfeited
first determination arrived at by the Home S2ere-
tarp, and announced through the right hon. baro-
net's answer to the memorialists. Before midnight
it was known, however, that additional evidence,
backed by the names of yet more and more
of those earnest memorialists had induced Sir
GEORGE GREY to alter his resolution, the announce.
ment of the Home Secretary having so altered h
coming tardily, but still opportunely, in the shape
of a reprieve. The recollection of the narrew escape
eff:cted b 7 the wretch ToWN LET operated
AO doubt