The Sun.
London, England, 1854-06-01 00:00:00

tiIipTAINZA.S and SABANILLA RAILROAD and eighty millions by annual taxation, it
SEVEN PER CENT. BONDS.—Tbe HALF-YEARLY
INTEREST on the above Bonds, due on the 15th hist , will be paid could only do SO by the use of a paper C1.11.-TOEC:I7
at the Counting-house of Messrs. J. iIE.NRY, SCHROD% it, a; id CO.,
No. 6, Ltme•street-square, on that day and every succeeoin: Jay, that enabled the various banks to afford all thie
between the hours of 11 and 2. The Coupons, with a list in nuine-
rical order, must be left two clear days previously for examination, pecuniary accommodation that could reasonably be
and printed-forms may be had on application as above.
London, Ist June, 1854. required, because there was more than forty-seven

and a half millions of inconvertible paper in daily
use. At that time there was between five and
six pounds worth of paper circulating for every
individual, without exception of age or infancy ;
while now the circulation is but little more than
one-quarter the amount, or 1/. 102. per head of
the entire population.
How, then, can we be expected to bear the
increased imposts, the doubled Income Tax, the
enhanced Malt, Sugar, and Spirit Duties, while
we are deprived of the means of exercising our
industry. We may, like the sufferers of the
olden time, be told "ye are idle, ye are idle !"
We may be told.—" Ye shall deliver the full
amount of your taxes, although you have not a
circulating medium adequate to the wants and
exigencies of the country," and the object may be
similar in its character. It may be that it is
desired to disgust the people with the war, to
induce them to relinquish their honest indigna-
tion against the unconscientious aggressor, and to
be ready to assent to the patching up of a hollow,
a precarious, and a dishonourable peace, or rather
a truce, for there could be no lasting peace under
such circumstances. But, happily, there the
parallel ends. We are not serfs, and we can do
something more than " cry" before our task-
master.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
TUI3 EVENING, JUNE 1,
Will be performed LUCIA DI L AMMERMOOR. Lucia, Mdlle.
Agnes Bury; Alise, Madame Hendrich ; Raymond, Signor Arnold!;
Lord Arthur, Signor Santi ; Norman, Signor Casteill ; Lord Henry
Ashton, Mr. Weiss; and Edgardo, Mr. Sims Reeves.
Followed by (11th time) the new BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT,
entitled UNE FETE EN OLYMPE.
Prices--Stalls, 7s; Dress Circle, 55.; Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery,
IL; and Private Boxes, One, Two, Three and Four Guineas. The
Box-office open daily from Tea till Six, where places may be
secured. Private Boxes and Stalls to be had of Messrs. Leader and
Cock, 63, New Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Rnckstone.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 1,

Will be performed the Drama of THE KNIGHTS OF THE
ROUND TABLE. Characters by Messrs. Chippendale, Howe, G.
Vandenhoff, W. Farren, Compton, and Buckstone ; Miss Reynolds,
Min E. Grey, and Mrs. Fits wiMam.

After which. the entirely new and original extravaganza,
K. BUCKSTONE'S VOYAGE ROUND THE GLOBE (IN LEI-
CESTER-SQUARE), written by d. R. Planche, Esq. entitled
R

ROYAL PRISCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES ICIAN.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 1,

Will be performed TUE MARRIED UNMARRIED. eh/waders
by Messrs. W. Lacy, Ryder. and Cathcart; and Misses Heath and
Murray.
Followed by FAUST AND MARGUERITE. Characters by
Messrs. C. Kean and David Fisher ; Mrs. Winstanley and Miss C.
Leclereq.
After which, AWAY WITH MELANCHOLY. Characters by
Messrs. Meadows, D. Fisher, and Saker ; and Mines Murray and
Daly.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 1,

Will be performed THE MARBLE HEART; or, The Sculptor's
Dream. Characters by Mews. P. Bedford, L. Murray, Ben. Web-
ster, and C. SelbY ; Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, and .afiss E.
Harding.
Followed by THE MOINTACHE MOVEMENT. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs, O. Smith, Keeley, aad farselle; Mrs. Keeley,
and Miss Mary Keeley.
After which, THE OVERL %ND JOtTRIEY TO CONiTANTr.
NOPLE, A 4 UNDERTAKEN BY LORD B TEMAN', WI rii
rEitl4:4TlNti PARTICULARi OF' THE PAIR SOPHIA. Prin-
cipal characters by Mr. Paul Bedford and Mrs. Keeley.

• It is absurd to say that means may be taken
to economise the currency. It is like the scat-
tering forth of the people to collect " stubble in
place of straw." We have already resorted
to every practicable expedient for that pur-
pose, and we have seen the result. In place
of having the use of capital on cheaper terms
than other countries, as was usually the case, we
find that the minimum, rate of discount at the
quasi National Bank is 5 per cent. (higher than
it was on the 23d of October, 1347), while in
Paris it is but 4 per cent., in Amsterdam 3 per
cent., and in Hamburgh 2 per cent. And
yet, even that stringent application of the
screw is not sufficient to prevent the efflux
of bullion from our ports, and the consequent
further diminution of our already too scanty
supply of bank notes. Has not the time, then,
arrived for a decided and. unanimous demand on
Parliament to provide the requisite monetary
facilities—or, at all events, to adopt precautionary
measures, in the event of the drain being much
longer continued ? It will yield to the pressure
from without. But there must be a clear and
unequivocal expression of opinion on the part of
the community. If monetary reformers remain
indifferent and apathetic, nothing will be done.
If they desire relief, they must put their own
shoulders to the wheel, remembering that GOD
will aid those who are gto exert them-
selves.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THE.ITRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 1,
Win be performed THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE. Cha-
racters by Messrs. F. Robson, J. H. While, I.eslie, and Vincent ;
Mrs, Chatterley, Miss P. Horton, and Miss Marston.
To be followed by THE FIRST NIGIIT. Characters by Messrs.
Alfred Wigan, Leslie, Franks, Harwood Cooper, and Vincent ; Miss
I'. Horton, and Miss Wyndham.
After which, THE MUMMY. CharActers by Messrs. 11. Wigan,
Robson, IL Cooper; Misses Marston and E. Turner.

STRAND THEATRE.

Sole Lessee Mr. F. W. Allcroft.—Directress, bliss Rebecca Isaacs,

THIS EVENING, ,TvNE 1,

Will be performed BLEAK HOU ; or, The Ghost's Walk.

After which. THE MARBLE LOVER.

To be followed by the New !islet Divertissement, entitled THE
SEA NYMPII'S CAVE, in which the Misses Guineas will appear.
To conclude with THE BONNET-BUILDERS' TEA. PARTY.
Stalls, 55.; Boxes, 31.; Pit, Is. 6d; Gallery, 6d.; Private Box-c,
Ll I is. 6d., to be had of Mr. Allcroft. 15, New Bond-street.

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPIIIT LIEA.TBS.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.
Last Four Nights of the Nautical Drama and the Ballet.
THIS EVENING, Juux 1,
Will be presented the new grand Nautical and Equestrian spec-
tacle, embodying novel and extraordinary effects (written by Mr,
Nelson Lee), entitled A TALE OF THE SPANISH WAR.; or,
The Horse of the Wreck. Ths horses expressly trained by Mr. W.
Cooke.
Followed by a Novel Routine of VOLS AU VENT; or, Scenes
in the CIRCLE.
To conclude with a Grand Ballet, entitled THE STAR OF TUE
RHINE.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Open for the Season.
BRILLIANT ROUTINE OF ENTERTAINMENTS.

There is at least a reasonable prospect of one
important measure of refoim surviving the on-
slaughts that have destroyed so many of its breth-
ren. The second Common Law Procedure Act—
the natural and fitting supplement of that which
has given such universal satisfaction to the bench,
the bar, and the community at large—has passed
through the House of Lords, where the chief dan-
ger was to be encountered. We cannot fear any
further impediment to this admirable measure,
notwithstanding the ruthless destruction of so
many innocents, even before the ordinary period
for the general measure. We hope and believe
that the present bill will pass without mutilation
or serious alteration, and that we shall speedily
be enabled to congratulate the public on the
Royal Assent being given to what the greatest
living legal reformer justly described as " a great
and most important improvement of the law-41ne
of the greatest and most important within his re-
collection I" We concur with Lord BROUGHAM

En;agement of those Eminent Vocallst4,
Miss POOLE, Miss RANSFORD, and Mr. MA.NVERS.

THIS EVENING, JUNE I,

The gigantic Panorama of Chusan, extensive and interesting
Menagerie. 9 Lions, 3 Elephants, 2 of at ch are the smallest ever
exhibited, 2 Tigers, 2 Giraffee, &c. &c. Grand Vocal and instru-
mental Concert, in which 111+3 Poole, 31i4s Ransford, and Mr.
Manvers will appear. Unrivaled Military Band, conducted by the
Messrs. C. and D Godfrey. Remington's Aerial Bridge, Cautelo's
Egg-hatching Machine, Marriott's Industrious Bees, and various
Novel Attractions. Concluding with the Bombardment of Chusan
by the British Fleet, Explosion of Chinese Ships, and grand display
of Fireworks by Southby.—Admission, ls. ; Concert, half-past 6 ;
Fireworks, quarter to 10.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tuts DAT —Morning 2 ogn.after 5 I Evening 21 mln.aft. 5
Talloanow- -Morning 43 inin.after 5 f Evening 5 min./at. 6

T TIE WEATHER.--Suii. °MO; JUNS 1.
TFIERMOMIriTa, IN THE SHAM
66—highest since noon yesterday.
50 —lowest this morning and during the night.
65—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 29'98.
Wrni, E.N.E.—Light breeze, with :fine, sunshiny
weather.

in the opinion that the measure scarcely goes far
enough. In fact, it does not carry out all the
recommendations of the Special Commissioners ;
But every step is in the right direction, and the
most enthusiastic reformer cannot deny that it
offers a large and very handsome instalment on
his demands.

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We should hail the progress of the measure with
unalloyed gratification but for the opposition of
one who has earned a high reputation in all mat-
ters relating to the aaninistration and practice of
the law. The objections of Lord ST. LEONARDS
were, however, only directed to some portions of
the bill, and these were points in which the pro-
found learning and great acumen of the Noble
and Learned Lord were not required to draw cor-
rect conclusions from the admitted premises. In-
deed it required no practical acquaintance with
the law to be enabled to form an accurate
opinion on the questions at issue.

The first related to the " unanimity of the
Jury." On this subject the bill is at variance
with the Report of the Commissioners. It will
be in the recollection of our readers that these
learned gentlemen recommended " that the pre-
sent rule requiring unanimity in a jury, should
be maintained 1" They arrived at this conclusion
not without considerable difficulty, and after the
most serious and mature consideration ; and un-
questionably there were very plausible grounds
for their decision. It could scarcely be antici-
pated that the verdict of a bare majority would
give complete satisfaction. If three or four im-
partial gentlemen, who had solemnly sworn " a
true verdict to give according to the evidence,"
honestly and conscientiously believed that the
substantial justice of the case was in favour of
one of the litigants, that litigant could scarcely
be expected to think that the "majority" were
right. " Quod volumnus, facile credimus," ho
would rely, with undoubting faith, on the views
of " the intelligent minority," and be desirous of
submitting his case to the ordeal of a, new inves-
tigation. The difference of opinion among the
jury would give weight to his application for a
new trial, and great procrastination and serious
expense might be thereby occasioned. The ne-
cessity for unanimity, too, secures a full and
complete discussion of the matter in dis-
pute in all its varied details, and it not
unfrequently happens that many conscien-
tious jurors are induced to alter too hastily
formed opinions in the progress of such discus-
sions. If the verdict of the majority were bind-
ing, a division would be taken immediately on
the retiring of the jury to consider their verdict,
and nothing would alter the first impression.
These arguments are unquestionably entitled to
much weight, and they appear unanswerable
against the verdict of the mere majority, or even
of two-thirds or three-fourths, of the jury, as have
been from time to time suggested by many high
authorities. But the Lord Chancellor, on whom
the responsibility of the final legislation devolved,
naturally considered that an intermediate course
might properly be adopted. In civil proceediege
the balance was
There was no benefit beof laielddolwibitthin a
of plaintiff or defendant. favourice ehiatnhder.
The decision should
be in accordance • with the " weight of evidence."
Hence a decisive preponderance of opinion
on either side would be sufficient, if the judg-
ment were not hastily or kl
rec essly formed.
Hence the objects to be achieved
Wore to ascertain
such a decided balance of opinion in favour
of
either party as would, if in accordance with the
views of the presiding Judge, afford a strong pro-
bability of its being in accordance with the 'sub-
stantial feature of the case, and also to exercise
such an amount of deliberation as would render a
hasty verdict impossible. Tho first point might,
according to the views of Lord el
__RA.NIVORTH (who,
it will be remembered, had long experience as a
Common Law Judge, in which position he acquired
the distinguished character that entitled him to
the woolsack), be accomplished by requiring that