The Sun.
London, England, 1854-05-02 00:00:00

THE PRESTON STRIKE.

TERMINATION OF THE CONTEST.
PRESTON, MAY I.—The power-loom weavers have at
length retired from the struggle is which they have been
engaged for the last 35 weeks ; and the Preston strike
is virtually at an end. Failing funds have hastened this
result—not lack of firmness on the part of the people.
It became evident, from the proceedings at the delegate
meeting yesterday, that the chief sources of pecuniary
support were being dried up, but the public were scarcely
prepared for the sudden close of this memorable contest.
On the assembling of the delegates the president, Mr.
Kinder Smith, appealed to them thus :—lf this battle
is lost (said be) the fault will not be with the operatives
of Preston, but with the country for not sending suffi-
cient support. It is for you to say what shall be the
result of this struggle ; it is for you to say whether the
masters shall succeed in crushing the operatives of this
town. To you, then, I commit them, and we vhall see
whether you or the employers have the most charity to-
wards them. After this appeal, instead of the an-
nouncement of subscriptions, as usual, a delegate from
Tadihain rose and moved an adjournment, in order that
the representatives of the various districts might confer
together in private. This being seconded, was put to
the vote, and carried unanimously. I understand
that the contributions brought in yesterday only
amounted to about 4001., instead of 2,0001., and up-
wards, as formerly. The result of the conference of
delegates was made known this morning by the publica-
tion of the following address :

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING, MAY 2,
Will be performed DER FRE I•;CEIUTZ. Characters by Madame
Cerecloth and Mdlle. Sedlazek ; Herr Reichardt, and Herr Formes.
Followed by a BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT.
Prieee ;—Dress Circle, 55.; Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. ;
and Private Boxes, One, Two, Three and Four Guineas. The
Box-office open daily from Ten 111 Six, where places may be
secured. Private Boxes and Stalls to be had of Messrs. Leader and
Cock, 63, New Bond-street.

THE kTRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Rtmkatona.
THIS EVENING, MAY 2.

To be followed by THE HOPE OF THE FAMILY. Characters
by Messrs. Chippendale, Compton, and lincitstone ; Mrs. Fltzwilliam,
Miss E. Grey, &c.
After which, the entirely new and original extravaganza, entitled
MR. B IfCKSTONE'S VOYAGE ROUND THE GLOBE (IN LEI-
CESTER-SQUARE), written by J. R. Planche, Esq. Principal
characters by Mr. Buckstoce. Mr. W. Farrell, Mr. Clark, Mr. J.
Marshall, Mr. IL Marshall ; Mrs. Fitzwilllam, Mrs. Caulfield, Miss
E. Grey. Miss Lydia Thompson, Miss Laura Morris, and Miss
Featherstone.
Folowed by WILLTKIND AND HYS DINAH. Supported by
Messrs. Ruck,tone and Core ; Miss Louisa Howard. Mrs. Fitzwit-
liam, and Mrs. Caulfield.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Cusanns KIAN.
THIS EVENING, Max 2,
Will be performed THE MARRIED UNMARRIED. Characters
by Messrs. W. Lacy, Ryder, and Cathcart ; and Misses Heath and
Murray.
Followed by FAUST AND MARGUERITE. Characters by
Messrs. C. Kean and Day.d Fisher ; Mrs. Winstanley and Miss C.
Leclercn.
After which, AWAY WITH MELANCHOLY. Characters
and
by
Messrs. Meadows, I). Fisher, and dak.er ; and Misses Murray
Daly.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, MAT 2,
Will be performed TWO LOVE A
amin ND A LIFE.
Kee le. Supporte
and 0
d by
Messrs. C. Selby. Leigh Murray, Benj WebsterY. .
Smith ; Miss Woolgar and Madame Celeste.
Followed by THE AOUSTAC,HE MOVEMENT. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. 0. Smith, heeley, and Pa sells; Mrs. Keeley,
and Miss Mary Keeley.
Followed by THE OVERLAND JOURNEY TO CONSTANCI-
NOPLE, AS UNDERTAKEN BY LORD BATEVAV, WITH
INTEREATING PARTICULARS OF THE FAIR

LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestria.
THIS EVENING, MAY 2,

win be performed A CHARMING WIDOW. Principal charac-
ter, by Mr. C. Mathews; Miss Talbot and Miss Oliver.
After which, USED UP.
To be followed by GIVE A DOG AN ILL NAME. Principal
characters by Messrs. C. Mathews and F. Matthews.
Concluding with A HOUSE OUT OF WINDOWS.