The Sun.
London, England, 1864-12-24 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 24, 1864.

CRYSTAL PALACE.-MONDAY, BOXING-
DAY and CHRISTMAS. EVERYBODY and
EVERYTHING and EVERY AUUSEREN r. The real
place for a holiday.
Adjoining the Tropical Department, Edmonds' (late
Wombwell's) Extraordinary Menagerie.
Come early. Open at Nine. Palace lighted up at dusk.

CRYSTAL PALACE.-MONDAY, BOXING-
DAY.—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Combined at-
tractions, more varied than ever. AMUSEMENTS from
morning till night. Impossible to describe a 1 in advertise-
ments. The ELLIS rßit BROTHERS. the classical gym-
nasts. BARNES, the GREAT CHAMPION VAULTE a,
in his sixty somersaultg, JEAN BOND and his wonderful
DOG. HERR WILLIO, the great German Contortionist.
J. H. STEAD, the Cure. Most amusing CLOWNS. Pan-
tomimic BALLET, with Mr. STEAD as SIMPKIN,

In addition to these, LE PETIT BLONDIN, the juvenile
Rope dancer ; Mr. JACKS ,N HAINES, the Champion
American SKATER ; SILVESTER, the Charmed
Monster, &c., &c. ; forming an unparalleled variety of
Holiday Amusements.
THE THOUSAND AND ONE other attractions of the
Palace were never so interesting. The FINE ARTS
COURTS in variety and beauty are unequalled in the world.
The decorations of the Palace, with the GREAT CHRIST-
MAS TREE, should be seen by all. The GREAT FAIR
AND BAZAAR, the best opportunity for Christmas
Piesents. The SHAKSPERE HOUSE. The MON-
TANARI MODELS. The Swings, Round-abouts, In-
vigorators, and other popular amusements. The Galleries
of MODELS AND SHIPS. The extraordinary Chim-
panzee. The unique Aquariums. All these things render
the Crystal Palace the ONE PLACE for HOLIDAY
ENJOYMENT.

This Christmas, Edmonds' (late Wombwell's) Windsor
Castle GREAT MENAGERIE will be exhibited, adjoining
the Palace. This fine collection of animals will of cour.,e be
visited by every one. There are three distinct groups of
performing animus, with the TWENTY LIONS, Tigers,
and Leopards, the Von Sayers, the litter of Cub Lions,
the Elephants, &o, &c. This extraordinary addition to the
other attractions is, like the Palace and its approaches, all
under cover.

Admission One Shilling. One Hundred and Fifty Railway
Trains daily, from London Bridge, Victoria and Kensington ;
also from London, Chatham, and Dover to Sydenham Hill
Station. Palace lighted up at dusk.

BOXING DAY. - CRYSTAL PALACE.=
More astounding than ever this Christmas. EVERY
Ho LIDAY-MAKER must visit the Palace on this GREAT
PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

CRYSTAL PALACE. -- EVERY DAY. -
v WARM and DRY throughout the Holidays. The
fltt.y miles of Hot Water Pipes throughout the Building
heat it to an agreeable temperature. All approaches under
cover,

COMMODORE NUTT & MINNIE WARREN.
THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock at ST. JAMES'S HALL,
Piccadilly. And on BOXING DAY, and during the
Holidays, Three Levees Daily, viz., 11, 3, and 8 o'clock.

Admission, Is. and 2s. ; reserved stalls, 3s. each. Children
under 10 halt-price in 2s. and 3s. places.

TO...NIGHT. CHRISTMAS EVE, 24'h DEc.,
1864.—PROFESSOR ANDERSON will give an
EXTRA PERFORMANCE TO-NIGHT. Doors open at
Seven; to commence at Eight. Great preparations for the
Monster Christmas 'tree, l aded with gifts and Juvenile
Trophies. Admission ls. Boxing-day at Threc. and Eight.

THE WoEB,
6, OXFORD STREET, W.

The Oxford and Canterbury H.ll Company (limited.

ORPHEI AUX ENFERS (Offmbach's brilliant Opera
Comique), is achitvinz an unprecedented success. Vide, the
Song: "How of Bceotia ;" "The Hymn to Bacchus ;" and
the spirited "Han° " Chorus, by Eurydice, Diana, Cupid,
and t horns; the side-splitting "Couplets," by Minerva,
Diana, Venus, Cupid, Pluto, and Chorus ;•a .d final Minu,t
and Galop. Principal characters by Misses Russell, Fitz-
henry, Barrie, Tyrrell, and Walmsley; Messrs. Greene and
Lascelles.

"Nothing can be prettier of its kind ; nothing can go w:th
greater spirit or be more heartily enjoyed by the audience."
—Athenmum.

Musical Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans.

THE DESCENT OF MERCURY, by Mr. Jas. TalliAt.
LE MONSTRE CHAJIHE, by M. SILVESTRE.
Comedy; by Mr. WILLIAM RANDALL, Mr. GASTON
MURRAY, LITTLE 808, and all the procurable Talent of
the day.
Instrumental Solos, ic., &e.
THIS EVENING (first time), •
KING CHRISTMAS.

Written by Litcbfle'd Moesley, Esq., composed by Herr
Meyer Lutz, expressly for this establishment. Commence
at Eight o'clock.

JANTER.BURY HALL.
The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (limited).
LAST TWO NIGHTS OF
PERFUME and BOUQUET, the NEW OPTICAL ILLU-
SION, in winch the whole resources of the establishment are
brought into requisition, written by Mr. W. P. Vandervell.
The usual Operatic Soleztions, the Anthropophaginian,
Comedy by Mr. W. Randal', T. Stacey, W. Hilton, and the
Wondrous Indian Rope Trick by Messrs. W. Hilton and
Kelley.
Comic Il 'ustrations of Yegro character by LITTLE 808
On MONDAY n'xt 'Boxing Night), will be performed
H 0 DG PODUE, s urpassing anyth,ng ever seen in London.
Admission—Area, Ed.; Stalls and Balcony, Is.

ROYAL CAMBRIDGE MUSIC HALL,
Commercial-streer, Shoreditch.
(Close to the Great Eastern Terminus'.
Sole Proprietor, Mr. G. W. NUGENT.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS UP TO CHRISTMAS.
Operatic Selections, &o. Prima Donna, Miss ELLIEON.
The Comic strength of the Company includes ANNIE
ADAMS, NELLY POWER, J. G. FORDE, WEST, GEO.
LEYBOURNE, Mr. HERBERT, J. F. ALEXANDER and
Family; LES FRERES CAVALLINI, the great Italian
Clowns and Gymnasts, from the Cirque Napoleon, Paris,
their first appearance in England.
Permanent prices—Area, 4d. ; balcony, 6d. ; stalls, is.
Manager and Conductor, Mr. C. GREVILLE.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE,
Leicester-square.
Mr. FREDERICK STRANGE (late of the Crystal Palace)
Sole Lessee and Manager.
OPEN BOXING NIGHT.

The preparations now in full progressfor the production of
the Grand Lyrical and Terpsichorean Entertainment are
upon a scale of magnitude and splendour never before at-
tempted in England.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE,
Leicester-square.
OPEN BOXING NIGHT.
Upwards of £lo,oeo arc now being expended in alterations,
decoration, and improvements of the most mlgnificent cha-
racter.

ROYAL ALHAM BRA PALACE,
Leicester-square.
OPEN BOXING NIGH r.
Wonderful and astounding scenic effect produced by Real
Water,
THE TORRENT CASCADE.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE,
Leicester-spare.

OPEN BOXING NIGHT.

BAND and CHORUS of ONE HUNDRED PERFORMERS
Amongst the Engagements now being completed will be
fowl.' the following well-known and popular Artistes

MISS PEARCE, PRIMA DONNA,
Miss Fanny Harrison, Madame Marie Forbes, Madame Pal-
myre, Mrs. Burgess, and the Misses Rose Palmer, Agnes
Villiers, Nelly Corri, Sarah Rowe, Edith Villiers, Lowther,
Withnall, Powell, do., dc.
Principal Tenors :—Mr. H. De Brenner, and Mr Henry
Herbert.
Principal Baritone—Mr Theodore Dlitin, from the Royal
Italian Opera, Coveal-garden, and
Messrs. St. Albyn, Vito, Jervis, Lincoln, Hunter, Hines,
Farm, Lloyd, Henley, Ashton, duo.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE,
Leicester-square.

OPEN BOXING NIGHT.
Engagement of the wonderfully popular Australian Comic
Humorist,

.THE GREAT BARLOW.
The next wonder is the Marvellous, Eccentric MUSICAL
SPIDER, the Laughter Demon of Paris.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE,
Leicester-square.
OPEN BOXING NIGHT.
The Ladies for the Grand Ballet have been selected from
the chief Theatres at home and abroad. Principal Danseuse
MADEMOISELLE BIOLETT
(From the Grand Opera, Paris),
Who has been expressly engaged for this establishment.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE.
OPEN BOXING NIGHT.
" LE PETIT BLONDIN,"
The Wonder of the Age, In his Marvellous Performance on
the Low Rope.

ROY AL ALHAMBRA PALACE,
Leicester-square,
Mr. FREDERICK STRANGE (late of the Crystal Palace)
Sole Lessee and Manager.
OPEN BOXING NIGHT.

A GRAND SUPPER SALOON furnished in the most
luxurious manner, has been erected.
The Doors will be thrown open on Boxing Night', December
26th, at Half-past Seven o'clock precisely.
Musical Director, Mr. J. W. HIRD.
The Sele.3tions and Choruses under the direction of
Mr. J. CAULFIELD, Jun.
Leader of the Band, Mr. GOUGH.
Stage Director, Mr. 11. BOLEN°.
Sole Proprietor, Mr. FREDERICK STRANGE.
Prices : —Private Boxes, with Admission through Private
House, £1 ls. ; Reserved Seats, 3s. ; Stalls, 2s. ; Balcony and
Grand Hall, ls. ; Upper Balcony and Hall, 6d.

ARGYLL ROOMS, Great Windmill-street,
Piccadilly.
LEVY will appear at nine, ten, and eleven o'clock during
the week and play new music nightly.
Admission, One Shilling.

The Royal Military College, Sandhurst.

The following is the official list, of the names of
the successful candidates at the examination re.
cently held at Chelsea hospital for admission to
the Royal Military College, Sandhurst

Order. Names. Index Number. Marks.
1 Smythe, A. J. H .. 21 7,117
2 Preston, J. J. .. 9 6,953
3 Brown, S. •• .. 93 6,721
4 Symonds, F. C. .. 55 6,616
.5 Blandy, W. 121 6,529
6 Pollock, A. J. .. 26 6,518
7 Vin ent, H. A. 118 6.133
8 Doyle, F. G. • .. 63 6,330
9 Morehead, A. A. .. 47 6,320
10 Yorke, F. A. • • .. 85 6,243
11 Fraser, A. E. .. 125 5,818-
32 Syms. J. a• • .. .. 25 5,119
13 Pritchard, L. G 12 5,161
14 Jenkins, T. M. .. .„ 2 5,535
15 Butler, J. .. • • .. 18 ' 5,219
16 Waldron, E. C, A. .. 20 5,102
17 Emson, H. R. .. .. 28 5,006
18 Belief's, R. G. .. .. 103 4,889
19 Wright, C. E. .. 4 4,826
20 Willoughby, C. S. P. .. 109 4,749
21 Dewerell, J. B. S. .. 36 4,726
22 Yates, F. V. B. 1 4,669
23 Maitland, P. J. 81 4,656
24 Perceval, C. aA. 133 4,524
25 Richardson, aW. W. .. 76 4,512
26 Gordon, G. E. 64 4,463
27 Swetenham, H. H, 81 4,442
28 Stockley, J.-C. .. 133 4,419
29 Smith, F. J. W. .. 112 4,381
30 Lacy, C. E. 27 4,376
31 Tower, A. .. 91 4,325
32 Mansergh, C. W. R. .. 23 4,297
33 -Richardson, R. W. .. -4r- ,4,12 t - -
54 Egerton, J. F. •52 4,070
35 Smith, H. F. 75 4,050
36 Lydiari, A. C. a • .. 110 4,045
37 Ingham, J. • . • • 68 4,023
38 Burnett, W. H. .. 5 4,007
39 Seed, W. A. .. 53 3,984
40 Durnford, C. D. .. .. 117 3,98)
41 Wilby, A. E. .. 14 3,932
42 Townshead, F. R. D. .. 145 3,818
43 Lindsay, C. A. .. .. 46 3,798
44 Howard, F .. • . 62 a 3,719
45 Beckett, J. R. .. 113 3,76
46 Butler, C. R. .. .. 51 3,593
47 Williams, W. .. • • 79 3,528
48 Ruck, A. A. . • 32 3,491
49 Powell, G. H. .. 17 3,241
50 Johnstone, W. A. .. 111 3,138
51 Chalmers, F. N. .. • • 82 3,063
52 Turnbull, A. W. .. .. 102 3,049
13 Mobery, IV. H. . • 112 3,C4S
54 Waring, W. F. .. 115 3.016
55 Earner, J. P. .• 129 3,014
56 Gordon, Wil lam H. . • 94 2,850
57 Rolland, S. E. .. .. 130 2,812
58 Cape, A. H. .. 104 2,808
59 Williams, E. .. .• 54 2,746
60 Johnstone, J. .. .• 67 2,729
61 Hamilton, E. C. .. .• 11 2,641
t Landon, C. P. .. • • 22 2,641
63 Martyr, T. R. .. •• 89 2,632
64 Webb, E. A. H. .• 32 2,631
65 Walla-stein, E. M. .. 13 2,593
66 Lowe, V. F. K. .. 132 2,512
67 Wetherall, W. A. .. 92 2,602
68 Beard, J. 3a- .. 44 2,500
69 Griffith, H. W. .. 148 2,484
70 Fitz Patrick, A. J. • • 135 2,480
71 Cartwright, G. E. S. .. 39 2,403
72 Lazy, W. C. J...... 86 2,391
73 Ellis, J. C. .. • • 105 2,33)
74 Cohen, J. C. .• 97 2,269
75 Cheevers, H. . • 74 2,260
76 Worsley, H. G. .. 15 2,230
77 O'Brien, C. W. •• 127 2,172
78 Kilgour, H. • • • • 37 2,107
79 Wetherall, Geo. N. R. .• 69 2,046
80 Bugden. G. • . • • 99 2,030
81 Joncs. 0. C. .. . • 116 2,002
82 Gall, 11. R. •• 134 2,001
83 Bastow, R. W. 3 1,846
81 Pigot, A. R. • • •• 41 1,840
83 Carthew, E. .. 114 1,818
86 Davidson, G. F. De B. 42 1,761
87 Wilkinson, C. St. Lo 1,766
£8 Dinwiddie, L. .. 24 1,719
69 Dunlop, r. J. M. .. 120 1,638
90 Ilashfor_l, G. F. A. ' 70 1,597
91 Cooper, E. R. 80 1,522
92 Gardiner, It. V. .. 141 1,519
P 3 Jackson, W. H. H. .. 90 1,512
QUEEN'S CADETS.
1 Mainwaring, G. .. 136 3,747
2 Derman, 10. 57 3,629
3 Lewis, T. L. .. 128 3,430
4 Salis, A. G. S. .. 488 2,561
5 Ring, W. F. S. 101 2,317
6 Taylor, F. F. W. .. 60 2,231
7 Saunders, F. H. 15- 2,194
S Newbury, E. N. . . 87 2,066
9 Campbell, G. F. • • 45 1,698
10 Millar, J. A. 77 1,691
11 Price, A. J. • • • • 143 1,512
CADETS NOMINATED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR

British Diplomacy in Japan.

(From the Japan Herald of 0ct..15.)

There is much in the present temper of the Eng-
lish nation—of the Government, the Parliament, and
the people—as regards all Eastern policy, and
affairs in Japan more especially, indicating the de.
sire to see what " a little patient but not nnob.
servant, waiting" may do towards clearing the way
for some more desired solutions. Unfortunately
waiting, however observant or patient, has its
drawbacks, and its dangers too, in such a country
as,Japan. Contact with European powers, and the
series of rapid innovations consequent upon it, have
led to something very little short of a social revo.
lution—and their vast stimulating and disturbing
effects are by no means spent yet. The Daimios
and all the nation who desire "to be let alone,"—_.
to revolve round and round in the same narrow
circles—feel that they cannot hold their own, or be
true to their own ideal centre, if they are driven
hither and hither by the extension of commerce,
progress of civilisation, and endless developments
of the arts of life and applications of science to the
pursuits of war and peace.
The desire for intellectual repose so dear to the
oriental mind is rudely jarred by the continual
surging of new ideas social and political. There is
a growing feeling of interest in • the solution of
serious and paramount questions affecting the in.
terests and development of nations. The Tycoon's
government by an excessive taxation, a wasteful

expenditure and a debased coinage, has lost prestige
and influence. Tycoon and Daimios alike have been
eating up the land like locusts for many years.
Japanese officials have long reached that "sublimity
of lying and perfidy'' which has been described as
peculiarly Asiatic; and the whole fabric of feudal
and despotic government topples to its fall.
Diplomacy in such circumstances as has been re-
cently shown means " armed reason," or is worse
than useless. The combinations of the clique of
Daimios, profiting by the isolated position of the
Mikado to obtain his authority for a total rupture
with foreign powers, were things not to be argued
against but resisted, and this we have reason to re-
joice was the view of their office and functions taken
by the foreign representatives. "Diplomacy," says
Carlyle in his quaint way, "is clouds, beating your
enemies at sea and land"—something intelligible to
all capacities, and the only demonstration of power
and will which carries conviction to the mind of an
Eastern. Carlyle was writing of Frederick the
Great and Prussia in the last century, when he thus
threw into a formula the policy of his hero, and of
Prussia no er as then it seems. Japan might well
take a lesson from the fate of stricken and dismem-
bered Denmark, the inevitable fate of the weak pro.
yoking the strong—before Mikado or Daimios rush
into a war with Western Powers.

Cnoshiu has undoubtedly learned by recent eaperi•
once this much wisdom, this war is both costly
and destructive to the weak and has to be paid for
in blood or money, as in prestige and power. He
would not listen to overtures, or give heed to friendly
warning that a day of reckoning was at hand, if he
continued his hostile proceedings. And now, after
suffering all the humiliation of defeat and suing for
a cessation of hostilities, he is fain to send his en,
vet's to beg for time and indulgence in the payment
of indemnities.

It is long since, in the conflict of the parties or of
nations, a single blow has been productive of such
decisive and far-reaching results—a proof that it
must have been well directed and well delivered.
Within the last week two decrees have appeared,
which furnish curious and conclusive evidence that
upon the strength of the victory over Coshiu at
S.mmosaki,and the discouraging Effect of his crush-
ing defeat upon the boldest and most hostile of ►he
Sako Daimils, it has not only been determined
utterly to destroy this prince—but a few short weeks
ago so puissant end menacing to XI ikady and Ty-
coon alike—but to reverse a great political revolt].
tion cted in 1862, when all the Daitruios were re-
leased from their enforced residence at Yedo tied
their bondage to the Tycoon. The (Ade: liberating
them for this gallant tribute of suit and service,
which the I) iimios had wrung from the we ik
ness of the Tycoon two years buck, has now been
cancelled in the most peremptory terms. And what
is more wonderful,it is generally believed that obedi-
ence will be rendered to this sudden mandate. The
D timio of Lange, one of the wealthiest and most
influential of his class, has declared himself ready to
return, it is said, and his palace is under repair.
When it is considered bow much of expense and
inconvenience this compulsory attendance at the
capital of the Tycoon entails in journeying to and
fro with an enormous retinue—and all that is hum-
bling to the pride of semi-independent princes in
its conditions, it may well be a matter of surprise
that the Tycoon, having once yielded his right,
should bs able to take back the concession. Not t% o
m.)nths ago his councils were distraught with dan-
gers and perils on every side, threatening both his
lifa and his dynasty. Menaced with deposition
from Kioto if he did not expel the foreigner from
Yokohama—with instant reprisals from foreign
powers if he attempted it—and in no small danger
of being thrust from his seat by Mito's and Cho-
shin's forces, united, already ravaging the suburbs
of Yedo under the name of" Lonins"—it is difficult
to realise so sudden and complete a resumption of
kingly power and strength.
The second decree is not from the Tycoon but the
Mikado, stripping Choshiu of name, title, rank, and
territories, and casting him forth from the posses-
sions of his ancestors a nameless, masterless, and
friendless man—in a word, a Lenin. This, of course,
comes from his second attack on Kioto. The vio•
lation of the sanctity of the Mikado's palace by a
desperate and sanguinary assault appears to have
constituted an unpardonable crime. The object,
there can be no doubt, was to seize the person of
his Suzerain, and compel him to depose the Tycoon
in his own favour—besides supporting him with all
the authority the Mikado wields with his Daimios,
against the then imminent attack of the allied
squadrons. But it is a remarkable fact that this
decree does not seem to have been launched at h's
devoted head, like a thunderbolt from the Mikado's
hands, until after the forces of the foreign powers
had inflicted a terrible defeat upon the arch enemy
of all powers, spiritual and temporal.
It remains to be seen whether the Mikado really
exercises the power attributed to him, akin to that
of the Popes of a bygone age, when a ball of ex-
communication stripped kings and princes at one
blow of possessions, friends, and adherents. The
danger now seems lest our arms and the strong
position made by the presence of foreign troops at
Yokohama may not make the Tycoon too strong,
and indispose him to follow out a policy of concilia-
tion and mutual concession, which can alone pro-
mise internal peace and satisfactory foreign relations.
'I he events of the last few weeks, and of the last
few days more especially, show that we had not
over estimated, bat on the contrary very much
underrated, the inflnence which must be exercised
by the treaty powers firmly asserting their rights,
and with a strong hand punishing the Daitnio who
outraged them with persistent violence and hosti•
iity.
There is much yet to be done, and wise counsels
are needed to steer the treaty powers to a calm and
secure haven, through all the shoals and breakers of
Japanese politica and oriental diplomacy. But that
we have at length entered upon the right track,
after many painful and feeble cfl'arts to find some
easier passage, must be plain to all, and a subject
of hearty congratulation. The great work has been
done—the rest is matter of time. We have gained a
position hitherto wanting—one that insures respect
for our prowess if not for our rights, and we may
fairly hope the same firm hands that have placed
us there will prevent our straying back to the be-
wildering and profitless maze from whence we have
just emerged, and keep us steadily advancing until
the gaol is reached. Peace and security, with all