The Sun.
London, England, 1865-02-03 00:00:00

Conductor, Mr. A. MELLON.

Alter which, at a quarter-past 8, the Grand and highly
successful Pantomime, CINDERELLA, in which Donato
will reappear, Magnificent Scenery and gorgeous accessories.

Commen:e at Seven.

11H EATR E-R YA L, DRURY-LANE,
Managers, Messrs. E. Falconer and F. B. Chatterton.
THIS EVENING, Shakespere's Play of HENRY THE
EIGHTH, te. minating with the fall of Wolsey. Messrs.
Phelps, Walter Lacey, H: Marston, E. Phelps, Barrett, Sin-
clair; Miss Atkinson, Mrs. Vandenoff, &c.
After which, the Grand Christmas Pantornime,,HOP O'lllY
THUMB AND HIS ELEVEN I3ROT HERS ; or, Harlequin
and the Ogre of the Seven-League Boots : Messrs. G. Mel-
more, Torn Matthews, G. Weston, Master Ferey Roselle, aLe.
Misses Lydia Thompson. R. Leclereq, fiG ; Messrs. Boleno,
U. Lauri, W. A. Barne', T. Morris, Cormack, Saville ; MdAne.
Bolen.", the Misses Gunniss, and Signor Tescano.

THEATRE-ROYAL, TR E-R YA L, HAYMARKET.
Lessee. Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, Feb. 3, DAVID GARRICK. Messrs.
Chippendale, Sothern, Buckstone, ltogers, Clark, Coe, %Yea-
thersby, &a. ; Mesdames Moore, Snowdon, Fitzwiiliam, &c.
After which, LORD DUNDREARY MARRIED AND
DONE FOR Messrs. Sothern, Buckstone, Braid, Gordon,
Clark, White, Coe, Weathersby, &c. ; Mesdames Snowdoa,
&c
With PRINCESS SPRINGTIME. Mr. Compton, Miss L.
Keeley.
And THE WOLF AND THE LAMB.
To commence at 7.

NE'NV THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.-
oolu raupri-tor Mit& ort.4,r.

PHIS FATENING, ICI ON PAP-LE FRANCAIF Mr.
J. L. Tool?, Mr. It. Phillips, Mr. BilWigton, bliss keliy,
Mrs. IsilLngton, Mrs. IL '.l..ewis.
Alter which, THE HEN AND CHICKENS. Messrs.
Biilington, It. Stephenson, Eburne ; Mrs. Stirling,
.Miss and Miss A. Seaman.
To conulude with DAItIi". DOINGS I 2 THE CU -
BOAI-t.O 151 TIIN KNOT rIAPE.+I BR() AUER& Messrs.
J. L. Toole, Paul Bedtord ; mrs. A. Mellon.

Commence at 7.

OYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Sole Management of air. t echter.
TIM EVENING, MY NINE'S OUl'. Messrs. H.
Widdicombe, P. Charles; Misses B. Percy and E. Lavenu.
Alter which, at halt-past 8, a New Drama, entitled THE
ROADSIDE INN. IL Bert Mazaite, Mr. I echter. Messrs.
Widdicomb, C. Horsman. itzpatrick, Garden, Monaland,
Raymond, Collett; Mesdames E.svtorthy and B. Percy.

To conclude with BEARFACED IMPOSTOR& Mr.
IVicdieomb. . _

Doors open at Hall-past Six.
The Box-office open daily from Cots n till Five.

RCYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
rlfl3 EVENING, a new Extravaganz entitled THE
MAGIC HORSE AND THE ICE MAIDEN I RINCES I.
Alter which, THE STREET'S OF LONDON. Messrs.
J. Ray, D. Fisher, D. Murray, J. Nelson, 11.
Forre ter. 11. Mellon ; Mrs. Henry Marston, Miss Emma
Barnett, and Miss F.,nny Gwynne.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress. Mrs. Swanborough.
TIII3 EVENING, at 7, LAWRENCE'S LOVE SUIT.
Mr. Parselle ; Mesdames Palmer, Carson, and Hughes.
After which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, TILE
" GRIN" 111..,H ES ; or, the Mrs. Brown of the Missis-sippi.
Messrs. Stoyle, Thorne, James, Fenton, &s.; Mesdames Ada
Swanborough, Raynham, Simpson, Johnstone, Ore.
To c melude with aiRS GttEEN'S SNUG LITTLE
BUSINESs. Mr. Belford.

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COALS.
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Top 255. „ Deep ...225. „
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,eaddington, W., and Maiden-lane, N.
Best Coke
Terms cash.
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terial crisis. It matters very little what the popu-
hr estimate of the existing Administration may be,
so long as a little plain speaking as to their defi-
ciencies helps to convince simple-minded provincials
of the fervour and sincerity of their repre-
sentatives in all matters of public interest.
The great question of Reform is of course the
first and most prominent of all political neglects,
and accordingly we find a sudden activity in the

discussion of this important question. It is due to
some gentlemen who are not members of Parliament

to bear in mind that our northern countrymen have
within the last few months organised extensive

meetings for the discussion of Reform principles,
but for the most part those politicians who are most

eager in their promises and predictions expend

three-fourths of their energy at a safe distance from

St. Stephen's. The meeting at Leeds, the other
evening, was of no inconsiderable importance, being
attended by nearly 2,500 persons. The principal
speakers were Mr. BArgEs, Mr. FORSTER, and
Viscount AMBERLEY, and the most interesting
feature of the evening was undoubtedly the
political debut of Earl RUSSELL'S eldest son. Lord
AMBERLEY is not altogether unknown to fame, hav-
ing been the author of political essays which attracted
some degree of notice ; but the appearance of the
heir to Lord RUSSELL'S reputation and abilities, on
the occasion of a great Reform meeting, was cer-
tainly an interesting spectacle. His speech dis-
played a fair amount of oratorical ability, and
showed little of the embarrassment or inexperience
of an unpractised speaker. He is unmistakably
liberal in his tone, and indeed goes far beyond his
father before the " rest and be thankful" stage.
Of course we can hardly accept the opinions of so
young a politician as immutable. But it is
satisfactory to find him beginning his course
with sound views. We must hope that
the atmosphere of Whiggism which sur-
rounds him will not serve to narrow his sympa-
thies to his ovn immediate circle, will not render
his policy selfish and personal in its objects, will
not, in fact, induce him to make Reform a party
question to be conveniently forgotten when its
principles might be acted upon, but brought into
light whenever it becomes necessary to discomfit a
political opponent. Such has been too much the
case with the leaders of our Liberal party of late
years, more especially of that eminent Refomer of
other days upon whose achievements Lord AMBER-
LEY may be supposed to have based his political
code. He does not certainly accept " rest and be
thankful" as his motto at present, for he looks for-
ward to a time " when it will be possible for every
intelligent and honest man, whatever the class to
which he belongs, or whatever the employment
he pursues, to be admitted to the exercise of the
franchise." In another part of his address he de-
clares that he is not one of those who regard the
advance of democratical opinions with particular
alarm, and he thinks it desirable that all who pos-
sess the requisite capacities for political life should
be able to enter the arena. These views may ap-
pear to some to be extreme, but we confess we regret
not to have received a more explicit declaration of
Lord AMBERLEY'S sentiments on one point. He
spoke much of the harm done by the exercise of
illegal influence at elections, and of instructing the
lower classes as to the right exercise of their privi-
leges and the dishonesty of the man who sells his
vote. But, although speaking thus strongly
on the question of bribery and intimida-
tion at elections, Lord AMBERLEY stu-
diously avoided the mention of the Ballot.
It has been the great drawback to the career of
Earl RUSSELL as a Reformer. Arc we to find the
traditional influence of the great landed interest of
the House of BEDFORD too strong for his son also.
We shall be sorry to see the views of a young and
able politician fettered by such hindrances, but
appearances are suspicious. Lord A3IBERLEY
brought forward a good many arguments, which
naturally have been used before, but two or three
points he put in a new and clear light. He remarked
especially upon the inconsistency of the Anti-Re-
formers, who alternately declare that the people are
thoroughly indifferent to Reform, and that if the
franchise were extended we should have a frantic
and unreasonable mob of electors, who would carry
everything before them. It does seem strange,
observed Lord AMBERLEY, " That those who are
so very indifferent to the possession of power should
be so immoderate in its use." The same argument
was used 30 years ago, as Lord AMBERLEY reminded
his hearers, when Sir ROBERT PEEL told the House
of Commons that there would, if the Bill were
passed, be a Parliament of mob demagogues instead
of wise and prudent men ; and Lord LYNDHURST,
in the Lords, assured his audience that the House of
Commons would be converted into a fierce and de-
mocratic assembly. Certainly no one can accuse
our representatives of the present day of too much
democracy or of too vigorous action. They are
timid and cautious enough to satisfy the most
prudent of stationary politicians ; indeed we very
much question how far their excessive caution in the
matter of foreign policy would have approved itself
to our forefathers. Mr. FORSTER spoke plainly
but truly when he said that the Conservative
reaction was not due so much to the Conservatives
being more powerful as to the Liberals growing
weak. And why are they weak ? he asked. " Not
because the mass of them have lost confidence in
their principles, but because they are doubtful
whether they ought to have confidence in their
leaders, and because, in fact, they have not been led
with that earnestness which can alone command
success.have
will I
we sayu
let
followers the leaders come forth, and they
but Theneroeugihs noat
public
that
haveellu enough."
h .leaders'
meetings and on the hustings ; no fear but that the
great principles of Reform will have plenty of
followers at the coming election. But the great
Liberal party, who are unable to speak in Parlia-
ment themselves, would be glad to hear a few of
these eloquent addresses at Westminster, and they
will find it difficult to forget that Crown and Cabinet
and Parliament have united in promises and pro-
fessions for the last eight or ten years, but that the
franchise is still restricted to a comparative few, the
duration of Parliaments is the same as ever, and
that bribery, corruption, and intimidation reign
triumphant at their elections.

The correspondence which Mr. MASON publishes
is interesting to peruse, and it also furnishes us with
some important particulars respecting the manner
in which the tactics of the United States are carried
on. The United States' Sanitary Commission have
published a volume entitled, " A Narrative of
Privations and Sufferings of United States' Officers
and Soldiers, while Prisoners of War in the hands
obfeetnhetoßkipebaoemf an
Rebel Authorities." It seems strange to hear
of such a phlet
abnetinhgenistiscuedi ,lawturheen arlleltahteast wteoh ave

sufferings of the Confederate prisoners of war, and
only very recently a serious altercation took place
On the subject of affording them some relief by
means of subscriptions raised in this'country for the
purpose. It is, however, almost impossible to cal-
I odate how far the lengths to which the assumption
l and impertinence of Yankees
will go, and it is to be
supposed that they are indignant at not being
allowed to bear the palm in the martyrdom of pri-
goners, kir 111450 N's reply is a Very good one, it is

calm. and dignified, while it is firm and decided.
Of course one in his position must be aware of the
ext:•eme inconsistency of the statements forwarded

to him for perusal, but he, notwithstanding, gives

u.ti. attention to the remarks before him, and

rashlons his replies with as much circumspection

as if he were treating an orthodox commtmi-

cation concerning a real existing grievance. In
the first place he alludes to the fashion so prevalent

in the United States of adding to the accounts of
the injuries of prisoners and their photographs, in

order to shew what a state they have been reduced

to, evidently worn out with the made-up style of
the reports. Mr. MASON declares that their real

object is not to alleviate the sufferings of prisoners,
but that " its true character is that of a political

work, and of the lowest type, intended to excite and
inflame the popular mind of the North with false
and exaggerated pictures of the privations and suf-
ferings of Northern soldiers held as prisoners at the

South." Perhaps no better way could have been
found for verifying this description of the preten-

tious publication than by quoting the following sen-
tences which meet the eye in its elaborate and highly
wrought composition. When at one passage the
compiler calls it the " dramatic develop-
ment of the inquiry," and the " salient
points of the evidence," &c., which are incor-
porated together, the results of their own
observation is indeed a strange medley. We can
fancy how men of business and members of Par-
ment would stare in this country if, when they pre-

sented the report of some Royal Commission and
Sanitary Investigation, they came to a part which
was designated the " dramatic development of the
inquiry." It was a great mistake to have allowed
such a sentence to slip in at all if the work in clues-

tion were intended to be circulated in foreign guar.

ters, and commented upon in other places than the
privileged purlieus which first saw its issue. It
seems too much like a made up affair altogether in
tone, style, and purport, a clap-trap account of the
condition of the prisoners drawn up by one not over
scrupulous for veracity, and not at all at a loss for
invention if facts failed in furnishing a proper
personation of misery and a suitable denoue-
ment of wrong and wretchedness. A very
proper retort is made by Mr. MASON as to the
difficulties that attend the course of those who have
the charge of prisoners in the South, " from the
atrocious way in which the war is waged by those
who conduct your armies in my country." This is
an admirable reply, and well qualified to put a stop
to the reiteration of such unfounded complaints and
unwarrantable assertions as those made by the com-
pilers of these so-called facts. It would seem as
if it were almost impossible to surpass the effrontery
of the passage in which the Sanitary Commission
complain of the want of food and clothing that is
experienced by prisoners in the South, and also that
when they arc sick they are not treated with proper
attention, and do not obtain requisite medicines.
" This," emphatically exclaims Mr. MASON, " in the
face of the notorious fact, that wherever your armies
penetrate they are ordered to burn and destroy
everything that contributes to the, food and rai-
ment of war, an order most ruthlessly obeyed."
The inhumanity of such proceedings is completed
by the circumstance that the Government of the
United States declare all surgical instruments,
medicine, &c., contraband of war. The baseness
of such devices, and the inhumanity of such pro-
ceedings, will long brand the character of the North
with infamy, long after the more stirring and
striking events of the war have faded away with
the momentary excitement of the hour. Never in
the long list of wars that have devastated nations
and destroyed mankind was there an instance of
grosser cruelty and savage destruction than that
which has been witnessed in the valley of the
Shenandoah. A fair and smiling spot has been
converted into a howling wilderness, to gratify the
rage and brutal passions which burn in the hearts
of those who might be called men and brethren in
position and influence. If Mr. BRIGIIT and Mr.
COBDEN persist in upholding the policy that sanctions
such atrocities, they will lose much in the estima-
tion of their countrymen, and fail in making heroes
of those who turn a country into a slaughter-house,
and comport themselves more like savages than
civilised beings. Allowing, for the sake of argu-
ment, that the South ill-treated their prisoners, it
would be SATAN reproving sin for the adherents and
followers of the North to find any fault with their
mode and management, while their own cause is so
faulty and so devoid of all high and honourable
instincts. When we find that a Northern General
boasts in his report that he burned in his progress
two thousand barns filled with the harvesting of the
year, and all the mills he met with, destroyed the
factories of cloth, and killed all animals that might
be of service for human sustenance, it seems as if
those who encouraged such infamous proceedings
were seeking to emulate the wickedness of those early
ages of the world's history which called down
the signal judgments of Heaven, and occasioned the
famines, the overthrow of cities, and the plagues
that were the scourge of humanity. A more fearful
addenda to the horrors of civil war cannot be
imagined than that which attends the course of
these so-called Generals, who pursue a trade of
butchery, and strive to compress into their cam-
paigns as many crimes and offences against the
laws of God and man as they can. The discredit
of the course pursued in furnishing the photographs
of the prisoners is shown by Mr. MASON, in the fact
that they came from the hospital at Richmond ; with
as much reason, he truly affirms, they might take
the representations of those who came from public
charities or hospitals at home. However, as he well
declares, it is not of much use to attempt the con-
tradiction of all theie " calumnious imputations,"
for those in the north do not desire to be unde-
ceived, and great pains have been taken by the South
to show the unfairness and untruths of the accounts
previously propagated relative to the treatment of
prisoners by the Confederates. Mr. MASON pro-
perly winds up his remarks by alluding to the great
miseries endured by the prisoners who are committed
to the tender mercies of Northern jailors, and cites
some melancholy cases :of great suffering, which
form a striking contrast to the garbled statements
and highly coloured descriptions of the Sanitary
Commission in their reports. Could a better climax
be put to an argument than to declare that the
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cannot be too fully exemplified or too strongly
denounced, for it shows that the sufferings and
losses of their own soldiers weigh as nothing with
the Washington Government compared to damag-
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A COTTAGE BURIED IN SNOW.—MIDDLETON-
IN-CHIRBvitY.—A most painful accident happened at this
place early on Monday morning last. A huge mass of
snow slid down the hill on which it rested, overwhelming
the cottage of Richard Embiey, jun., and burying deep
beneath its substance the sleeping inmates. No alarm
was given until about six hours after the accident had
happened, when the people in the next cottage, father and
mother of Richard Embrey, looking out saw a mass of
snow and thatch and broken walls in place of their son's
cottage. The poor man was dug out alive, though much
injured; his wife and little boy were both dead Great
AYmpatby is felt by all the peighhourhood.