The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-10 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.

Lem m, Mr. E. T. Smith.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Zuckstone.

STRAND THEATRE.

THIS EVENING, APRIL 10,
Mr. G. Hodson's Entertainment of PADDY'S PORTFOLIO.
After which. Mons. Delavine and his two sons In their celebrated
Drawing-Room Entertainment.

To be followed by a Musical Melange, entitled THE GIPSY
HAUNT.
To which will be added Mons. Delavine on the Revolving Globe.
To conclude with Mr. Cox's Dissolving Views.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tais DAY —Morning 0 min.after 12 Evening 24 min.aft. 12
To-Moutow--M °ruing 46 miu.after 12, Evening 7 naln.aft. 1

THE WEATHER.—Sus OFFICE, Arm
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
68 —highest since noon yesterday.
46—lowest this morning and during the night.
59—this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 30'22.
WIND, N.E. to N.—Light breeze, and fine weather,
APRIL 10.
64 highest since noon yesterday.
42—lowest this morning and during the night.
52—this day, at noon.
BAROMETER, 30'27.
WIND, E.N.E. to E.—Sunshiny and cloudy.

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LONDON, MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1854.

Another talk of negotiations ! With war de-
clared against Russia by France and England ;
with the fleets of the two great maritime powers,
in the Baltic and the Euxine, prepared for action
and eager for the encounter ; with the French and
British forces disembarking, ship-load after ship-
load, at Gallipoli ; with the Muscovites still in the
Principalities, and the Danube actually crossed
by the troops under GORTSCHAKOFF, and the whole
world cognisant at last of the real nature of the
designs of the CZAR upon Constantinople--there
is nevertheless actually a fresh rumour about the
revival of negotiations.
Wonderful as this is, however, yet more amazing
are the telegraphic despatches dated from Vienna
only last evening, intimating that a Protocol was
absolutely signed there yesterday by the repre-
sentatives of the Four Powers—a Protocol, which,
once completed, amounts to a demonstration that
the Four Powers have arrived at a cordial and
complete agreement amongst themselves. It is
already understood that the document in question
recapitulates all that is deemed essential for the
maintenance of the integrity of Turkey, particu-
larisin 0,, of course, among the imperatively requisite
conditions of peace the evacuation of the Princi-
palities.

It must be evident that vigilance is more than
ever advisable coupling these two announce-
ments together, these announcements of a new
Protocol, and of fresh Negotiations.
A compromise with the Russian AUTOCRAT we
have protested against from the outset as a pro-
ject not only injudicious, but altogether ex-
travagant. We have insisted upon this on
the supposition that Austria and Prussia might per-
severe in a course of neutrality, and that England
and France would have to fight unaided the great
battle of. Christendom and Civilisation. Nay, we
have declared it to be our conviction that conces-
sions of any kind whatsoever made by the Western
Powers, at this juncture and after all that has
occurred, would be wholly unjustifiable, as they
would assuredly be calculated to prove in the end
signally disastrous, even in the event of the
German States seceding from the cause of
Turkey and taking up a position on the side of
the CZAR and his despotic Government. Where-
fore, it is but what could alone be anticipated
from us that we should at once scout the notion
of yielding weakly to the specious proposals of
the AUTOCRAT—now that Europe is informed by
these despatches from Vienna, that on Sunday,
the 9th of April,
1854, the Four Powers—Eng-
land, France,
Prussia, Austria--arrived at an
agreement through their representatives.

The evident solicitude of the Emperor Nio//0_
LAS at this extreme moment to arrange matters,
if possible, amicably between himself and his for-
midable antagonists, shows clearly enough the
strength of the position of the latter, and the
dread inspired in Russia, now that the thunder-
bolts of battle are expected to descend
upon its coasts, both in the North Sea and
in the Black Sea, from the allied arma-
ments. No wonder at such a juncture, and
when threatened by the might of England and
France united, no wonder that a panic disturbs
St. Petersburg, no wonder that its inhabitants

-are iaftstily attending to its fortifications, no won-
der t,he Nparial family is being hastily withdrawn
towards 31,1/2icow, no wonder there are reports of
the Cult belying despatched one of his aides-de-
camp' wigi,riew proposals for a pacification
each a critical juncture, and under circum-

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THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE,-
Mr. E. T. SMITH, Lessee, has the honour to ann,..nince that
he has placed the above-named National Establishment 'at the ser-
vice of the FUND in AID of the FAMILIES of the EXPEDITION-
ARY ARMY. In pursuance of this desirable object, a FANCY
FAIR will be held on the 13th and 14th of April, under the follow-
ing uoyal and distinguished patronage
Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glocester
Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Cambridge
The Right Hon. the Lady Mayoress
Her Grace the Duchess of Hamilton
Her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort
Her Grace the Duchess of Montrose
Her Grace the Duchess of Inverness
Her Grace the Duchess of Somerset
Her Grace the Duchess of Richmond
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Londonderry
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Blandford
Tne Most Noble the Marchioness of Aylesbury
The Right Hon. the Countess of Chesterfield
The Right Hon. the Countess of Klimoul
Vie Right Hon. the Countess of Glengall
The Right lien. the Countess of Bessborongli
The Right Hon. the Countess of Derby
The Right Hon. the Countess of Shelburne
The Right Hon. the Countess of Wilton
The Right Hon. the Countess of Desart
The Right Hon. the Countess of Donoughmoro
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Palmerston
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Maidstone
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Newport
Lady Sophia Des-Vceux
Lady Colville
Lady Raglan
The Hon. Miss Anson
Mrs. Disraeli
Mrs. J. Stanley.
every appointment and appearance of the Theatre will be called
Into requisition ea this important and interesting occasion; decora-
tions are preparing. The pit will be covered for promenade, and an
efficient band provided for the execution of choice and new original
music. Ladies desirous of aiding by their presence this benevolent
demonstration are respectfully reminded that they should make early
application for stalls. A book is now open in the lobby of the grand
entrance to receive contributions in the shape of articles intended for
sale on the occasion.

Great Attraction for the Million.—SMlTH'S PROMENADE
CONCERTS.—Passion Week.—For Three Nights Only: THIS
EVENING ; Wednesday, April 12 ; and Thursday, April I3.—An
Assemblage of Vocal and Instrumental Talent Unrivalled. in a Temple
Decorated for the Occasion. The Pit will be converted into a Grand
Promenade, forming a vast Arena for the Visitors. Among a host
of talent, the following eminent artistes will have the honour of ap-
During ;—Vocalists—Miss Poole, Miss Susannah Love, Miss Rens-
km& Miss Featherstone ; Mr. Elliot Geier, Mr. Ransford, and Mr.
Henri Drayton. Instrumentalists—Messrs. Distil; the celebrated
performers on the Sax Horns. Pianoforte—Herr Carl Wohlfson.
Concertina—Mr- R. Blagrove. Flute—Mr. R. S. Pratton. Conduc-
tor of the Vocal Music—Mr. J. F. Duggan. The Orchestra will be
moat powerful and complete, consisting of 70 performers. Conductor
of the Instrumental Music—Mr. G. Reward. The programme will
comprise all the most popular selections of the day, vocal and instru-
mental, including the successful opera of Leonie. Pit promenade
and upper boxes, Is. ; dress boxes, 2s. 6d. ; private boxes, 11. Is ,
155., and I Os. Doors will open at half-past 7, and commence at 8..

This week being Passion Week, the Theatre will be Closed, and
will Re-open on Easter Monday, April 17, with a Comedy.
After
which, an entirely new and original extravaganza, entitled Mr.
BUCKSTONE'S VOYAGE ROUND THE GLOBE (IN LEICES-
TER.SQUARE), written by J. It. Planche, Esq., Author of Mr.
Backstone's Ascent of Mount Parnassus, and
which will be produced
with entirely new scenery, machinery, dresses, and appointments.
Prinepal characters by Mr. Buckstone, Mr. W. Farren, Mr. Clark,
Mr. J. Marshall, Mr H. Marshall; Mrs. Fitzwilllam, Mrs. Caulfield,
Miss E. Grey, Miss Lydia Thompson, Miss Laura Morris, and Miss
Featherstone, who is re-engaged at this theatre. With other En-
tertainments, The box-office will be opened on Saturday next, the
15th inst.

ole Lessee Mr. F. W. Allcroft.—Directress, Miss Rebecca rsaaes

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and. Manager, Mr. William Cooke.
The Public are respectfully informed, that this popular establish-
ment will RE-OPEN on Easter Monday, April 17, with an entirely
new Grand Nautical Equestrian Spectacle, written expressly by Mr.
Nelson Lee. Various Novelties are in preparation for the Scenes of
the Circle. Arrangements are pending for the appearance of emi-
nent Continental Equestrian Artistes.
The &a-office will be opened on Thursday, the 13th instant, from
Eleven till Four.