The Sun.
London, England, 1862-11-12 00:00:00

owing even more to the superlative execution of
Herr Joachim than to the admirable beauties of
the work. "Without applying a string of laudatory
epithets to this unequalled artist—of which he
stands in no want—we may add, in a sentence,that
the concerto could not possibly have been played
better, The audience listened to it from one end to
the other with marked attention and evident de-
light, applauding and recalling Herr Joachim, at
the termination of the last movement, with down-
right enthusiasm. The overture to 'Der Freis-
chutz"—either movement of which contains more
ideas than the allegro, andante, scherzo, and finale
of Gade put together—was a genuine triumph for
Herr Manns and his orchestra. Weber him-
self would have been more than satisfied, and
have gathered compensation for the torture to
which he was occasionally subjected during the
preliminary rehearsals of his " Oberon."
The vocal music was unimpeachable. Mr. Santley
(we need not praise Mr. Santley) took equal pains
with the serenade of Herr Mantis and the ballad.
from " The Puritan's Daughter (one of Mr. Balfe's
happiest inspirations), and was heartily appreciated
in both. Mademoiselle Zeiss—a new contralto—
has a flexible voice, with considerable ease of vigour
and delivery. She aimed high in selecting two or
Rossini's most difficult airs, but was cordially en-
couraged, and indeed deserved the applause she ob-
tained. " God save the Queen," and the " Danish
National Air," arranged for the occasion by Herr
Manns, brought the concert to an end. The room.
was so inconveniently crowded that closing the
staircases leading to the galleries immediately after
the commencement amounted to an act of arbitrary
despo ism. At the beginning of each piece such a
precautionary step may be advisable; but we ques-
tion the expediency, not to say the right, to bar the
ingress and egress of visitors during the entire per-
formance. Good taste should prevent any part of
an audience from disturbing the enjoyment of at-
tentive listeners ; but surely those who pay for ad-
mission are entitled to the privilege of hearing as
much or as tittle as they think proper.
After the concert the new gas candelabra in the
nave were lit up for the promenade, during which
Mr. James Coward, organist to the Crystal Palace,
with his accustomed skill, gave selections from
Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelisohn, and
Meyerbeer, besides an improvisation on the great
organ in the Handel orchestra. Altogether the
entertainment was one of the most delightful that
can be imagined. At the next concert (Saturday)
Mr. Charles Halle is to play one of Beethoven's
concertos.

REPRESENTATION OF SoUT.HAMPTON.

SOUTHAMPTON, Nov. 11.

Mr. George Thompson addressed a public meet-
ing at the Charlton Rooms last evening, over which
Dr. Hearne, one of the leaders of the advanced libe-
ral party, presided. The meeting was a very large
and tumultuous one. Mr. Thompson spoke of the
American rebellion, and denounced the Confederate
States and slavery most emphatically. Mr. Alder.
man Rose, the new Lord Mayor of London, has
made his debut as a candidate. He comes out as a
Liberal Conservative. He arrived here this after-
noon. There are now four candidates in the field—
viz., Mr. Croskey, Captain Mangles, Mr. George
Thompson, and Alderman Rose. The following ad-
dress has been issued by the latter gentleman ;
" Gentlemen,—A vacancy having occurred in the
representation of your borough, and having been
requested by an influential deputation to do so, I
venture respectfully to offer myself as a candidate
for your suffrages. Whilst regretting the cause of
the present vacancy, I am glad of the opportunity
of making myself better acquainted with your im-
portant town, and I now proffer my best services in
the promotion of your social and commercial inte-
rests. My political principles are Liberal-Conser-
vative, and it will be one of my first duties to sup-
port such measures as will maintain inset the
netional honour. I am, therefore, of opinion that
the army, navy, and defences of the country should
be kept in a most efficient condition, so that we may
be independent of any warlike movements which
may be adopted by other powers, but I think that
the expense of this should be reduced to the lowest
possible estimate consistent with efficiency. Having
been from the commencement a warm supporter of
the volunteer movement, I continue of opinion that
it is calculated to promote, as it has done, a feeling
of confidence in the stability of our institutions,
which is so essential to the welfare of the people
and the success of commerce. If returned as your
representative, it will be my duty to uphold that
happy constitution under which we live, to preserve
the relations between Church and State, to remove
as far as possible all restrictions upon trade and com-
merce, and to modify those inequalities in taxation
which may unduly press on precarious incomes.
Although sincerely attached to the Church of Eng-
land. I think that all sects and denominations should
have the most complete freedom of worship accord-
ing to their respective creeds, and I desire that edu-
cation should be promoted amongst all classes. I aril
prepared to support any measure that will settle the
question of church-rates on an equitable basis.
Whilst deploring the fratricidal contest now taking

place in America, I approve of the principle of non-
intervention which has hitherto been proposed, yet
I trust, should her Majesty's Government find it
possible, by a judicious mediation, to arrest the
horrors of war, and alleviate the sufferings of our
fellow-countrymen ir. Lancashire, they will neglect
no opportunity of doing so. It returned as your
representative, the consideration of all matters of
local interest, especially that of extending works
calculated to improve your town and port, will be
my constant care. I shall take the earliest oppor-
tunity of addressing a public met ting of the consti-
tuents, and as far as time will permit of personally
soliciting their sapport.—l have the honour to be,
gentlemen, your obedient servant,
.6 WILLIAM A. ROSE.
" Mansion House, London, Nov. 10."

HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY.

The members of the Horse Troops belonging to this
company assembled yesterday to celebrate their annual
banquet at the Finsbury Barracks. The party consisted of
Captain Jay in command of the Horse Artillery, who occu-
pied the chair, supported on the right and lett by Colonel
Wilson, Rear-Admiral Stanley, Major Robinson, and many
of the staff officials of the regiment, besides several influent
tial gentlemen connected with the City and West-end °l'
London.

On the cloth being removed the Gallant CHAIRMAN pro-
posed the usual loyal toasts, which were most enthusiasti.•
tally received. He took occasion to pass ahigh compliment
on the distinctive character of the Artillery Company'
The members had, he observed, received from the late
lamented Frince Consort on more than one occasion marks
of his approval of their military deportment and efficiency.
Prince Albert had been their captain-general and colonel.
He had moreover always taken a deep personal interest in
the welfare of this long established military institution.
King George IV., when Prince of Wales, had held the
same rank, and since his time the Duke of Sussex, King-
William IV., and the Prince Consort, had followed the like
example. Now that his tioyal Highness Albert Edward
Prince of Wales had attained his majority, be had every
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andbelieve that his name would soon, l'T
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ajy, hopes
authority, be enrolled in the same record
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as that in which his royal father's had appeared, and
that the Hon. Artillery Company might with pride an
pkasure look forward to the realisation of this hope. 'lllA°,,,
Captain, in responding to the toast of his own health, made
some very pertinent remarks on the difficulty which volun"
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Hon. Artillery Company no such difficulty had been allows
to prevail. They now mustered two guns, and for the ar
pointment of the horse:., as well as the working of those
guns, they would not suffer in comparison with that of
ofi
regular service. The opportunity afforded them at
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Math during the past summer of working with the Ito3l
Horse Artillery induced those compliments from save to
artillery- officers who were present. He was proud neWra.,
repeat those compliments in the presence of so many Ine
bers of the Hon. Artillery Company.

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always good alike. Sold in packets by 2,280 Agents.
The omade of Naples mentions the discovery",
two miles beyond Capua, of a milestone on the Appian road
It bears the number CXX.VI., with ar inscription sped
ing of the person who remade that part of the road, and Of
the time when it was done. This stone is important iron
ts rarity, being the only one thai, remains of the 131, which
stood on the road from Rome to Capua.