The Sun.
London, England, 1854-06-12 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING, Jogs 12,
Will be performed DON GIOVANNI. Donna Anna, 3ldlle. Ru
dersdorff; Elvira, Madame Caradori ; Oon Giovanni, Herr Pasque;
Octavio, Herr Reichardt ; 11 Commendatore, Mr. Hamilton Braham;
and Leporello, Herr Formes; Masetto, Herr Ho'zel.
Followed by the nem BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT, entitled
-UNE FETE EN OLYMPE.
Pr:ce —Stalls, -.75! Dr e 39 Crcie, 55.: Boxes, 35. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery,
la. ; sue, Private Coxes, One, Two, L iree and Four Guineas. Th,;
Box-office open daily from Teo. till Six, where places may bit
secured. Private Boxes and Stalls to be had of Messrs. Leader and
Cock, 63, New Bond-street.

TIM VIBE ROYAL HAYMARKEIT---
Under the management of Mr. cackstone.
THIS EVENING, jONE 12,
Will be per:ormed the Drama of THE KNICRTS OF TIM
ROUND TABLE. Characters by MOWS. Chippendale, Howe, G.
Vardenhoff, G. Farren, Compton, and Buckstone ; Miss Reynolds,.
Miss E. Grey, and Mrs. Eitzwllliam.
After watch. the entire!,- rew aid or:ginal extravaganze entitled
nucKiToNE's VOYAGE J'Nf..Nl3 THE GLOBE (IN LEI"
C &STEM-SQUA RE), written 'ay .1. R. Planet**, Esq.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Crwit.r.3 Kw!.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 12,
V7lll be performed FROM VILLAGE TO COURT. Tihicime
characters by Messrs. Harley, Fisher, and Cathcart; Misses Mur-
ray, Heath, and Vivash.
Followed by FAITS(' AND MARGUERITE. Character,' by
,)iessrs. C. Kean and Daviu Fisher ; Illrs. Winstanley and Miss C.
e: c:;.

To conclude with A STORM IN A TEA-CUP. Principal cha—
mters by Mr. and Mrs. W. Lacy.

LYCEUM THEATRE.

Under the mannemenL of Madame Vestry.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 12,
Will be performed GIVE A DOG AN ILL NAME. Characters
by Messrs. C. Mathews and F. Matthews ; lessee Oliver and Mar-
linda!e.
Followed by LITTLE TODDLEKINS.

MT. CHART.ES CAVEYDISII FULKE GIi,EVILLE is
a very ill-used man ! Notwithstanding that the
Honourable Gentleman is a grandson of a Duke,
the brother-in-law of the brother of a Duke, the
father-in-law of a Duke in embryo, ill-conditioned
and inquisitive persons have questioned the pro-
piety of the small increase of 5001. per annum,
to his paltry " COMPLEMENT " (like Mrs. SPA RSIT
he may object to the term "salary") of 2,0001.
per annum, and actually inquired the grounds on
which it had been made. Are these " miserable
radicals" oblivious of the onerous duties which
devolve upon this hard-working official ? Are
they aware of the burdens which oppress him ?
Is he not bound to attend in person (or by
deputy) at the meetings of the Privy Council ?
Is he not a Steward of the Turf Club—the
keeper of a valuable stud of race horses ?
But, above all, is he not the writer of
letters proving that it is right and proper for par-
ties to take their seats at, and participate in the
labours of the distinguished body to which he
condescends to act as clerk, without taking the
ordinary oaths of qualification? Why, then, should
any additional honorarium be grudged to so effi-
cient an officer--who, if holding a similar position
in the House of Commons, might have saved the
country all the trouble of the Jewish Relief Dill,
the Parliamentary Oaths Bill, and other matters
which have occasioned much Ministerial embar-
rassment, and the loss of much valuable time ? It
is true that we are at war, that the strictest eco-
nomy is essential, that we have also been com-
pelled to assent to the doubling of the Income Tax
and the increase of the duties on malt, but, for
all. that, Mr. CHARLES CAVENDISH FULKE
GREVITAR has claims which cannot be resisted or
even postponed to a more convenient period.
Whatever may be the financial embarrassment of
the country he must have his 5001. per annum
extra, and we may be thankful that the demand
has not been still higher, for who could venture
to oppose claims founded upon such meritorious
services ?
The Hon. Gentleman must have been a very
precocious youth, a very " admirable CRICHTON of
babyhood." Before he had attained the mature
age of ten years he was a pluralist, holding a
number of offices in Jamaica, which returned some
6,0001. per annum to the fortunate official, or after
makingample allowances for a liberally paid deputy,
and clerks, and other expenses,about 3,000/. per au-
num net profit. He was appointed to a reversion in
the Clerkship of the Privy Council. The West
Indian appointment was made in 1801, and as
we find CHARLES GREVILLE, Esq., was married to
Lady CHARLOTTE BENTINCK, eldest daughter of
the third Duke of PORTLAND, on V) 0 31st of
March, 1793, we may assume, that even if the
earliest offspring of that " marriage in high life,"
he could only have been seven years of age at the
time when he obtained so gratifying a recognition
of his abilities. But this was not all. Such
talents should be secured for the public service.
A colony should net secure all his exertions. Letters
patent were, therefore, issued (we believe in 1804),
granting him the reversionary office of Clerk of
the Privy Council ; while, in 1808, an order of
Council was promulgated, fixing the salary at 2,0001.
per annum in the first instance, with an increase
to 2,5001. after three years. There was, how-
ever, some moderation even in those jobbing
times. A proviso or condition was annexed that
there should be an abatement of the additional
5001. per annum in the event of his holding any
other office producing an income equal to or ex-
ceeding 5001. per annum.
Mr. GREVILLE succeeded to the reversion in
1821, when 27 years of age. He received his
2,0001., which was increased to 2,5001. in 1824.
In 1829 the West Indian reversion dropped in ;
and consequently, as the 3,0001. or upwards which
he received from the colony exceeded 5001. per
annum, he was again reduced to the insignificant
stipend of 2,0001. per annum—a totally inade-
quate remuneration for his invaluable services.
With that, however, he rested contented until the
present year. He has, however, at length discovered
the folly of his extraordinary moderation, and
laid claim to the additional salary, and, what is
better, had the claim allowed. It is said that he
resigned the appointment iu Jamaica. Whether
the "forgoUen," condition in the patent, that he
should receive the emoluments "so long as he
discharged in person" the duties of the various
appointments, and the fact, that although he had
received some seventy-five thousand pounds for
his net profits ho had never set foot in Jamaica,
had any influence in leading to the resignation,

To conclude with BEFORE BREAKFAST. Characters by Mr.
C. Mathews, Messrs. F. Matthews and Baker; Miss WaOham, &c.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI,
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Direetress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, Ju 12,

Will be performed THE THIRST OF GOLD ; or, the Lost Ship,
and the Wild Flower of Mexico. With the unique grand scenic
effect of the Sea of Ice. Characters by Messrs. B. Webster C.
Keebay, and Paul Bedford; Madame Celeste, and Mrs. Leigh
Murray.

After witch 171! be produced the New Extravalanza, en:itled
4. MOVING ',ALL, suppoi ced by Mr. Keeley, and Mrs. Keeley.

To conclude wish the pontoar Naatical Drama of the C A.BI I,: BOY,
Jul,en (Der ori;i nal na-aicier). Madame Celeste. Tickets, Places,
aud Private Be'oN. to be has at the theatre.

STRAND THEXI'RE.

Sole Lessee Mr. F. W. Allcroft.—Directress, Miss Rebecca TS? ace.
THIS EVENING, JUNZ 12,
Will be presented THE LOVE CHASE. Constance, by Y I
Fit zpat rick.
After which, THE PETS OF THE BALLET.
To conclude with X. Y. Z.

Qtans, 55.; Boxes, 31.; Pa, la. 6J; Gallery, Gd.; Private Boxes,
£1 Ils. 6d., :o ie oa t o•'
.:.evr Bood-street.

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 12,
Will be produced the new Grand Historical MI itary spectacle, en-
titled THE COSSACKS ; or, 1, ive la France.
Followed by a to'.-al change of the Scenes in the CIRCLE.
To conclude wiih a rew Grotesque ExtravaTanza, called THIS
HORSE WILL DE SO ,1> r 0 PAY EXPENSES IF NOT
CLAIMED Wlf [UN FOURTEEN DAYS.
itor-office open from Eleven till Foar. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
We^t.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

Open for the Season,
THIS EVENING, Jima 12,

Will be repeated an entirely NEW and BRILLIANT PIECE
a FIREWORK. en a gigantic scale, represent'ng the British Lion
and Gallic Cock Trampling on the Russian Eagle. All the namerons
attractions of the gerdens as usurl,inciuding the beautiful Panorama
of Chusan, by Danson—the extensive and interesting Mena:,erie—
Voce and Instrumental Corcert : 311. s Poole, 3E39 Ransford, and
Mr. Mauvers. &c. CorcluOlug. slth the attack of the British Fleet
nn Chusan—Explcsion of the Batteries and Ships, and 11^al Grand
Display of Fireworls, by Scathby. Feeding the anitnalo, Half-past
Five. Concert, iici =past Six. Firework% Qum i:er to Ten. Ad-
rniision to the whole, Is.

ttiGi3 WATER AT LONDON BRUME.
DIN DAY —Morning 25 min.after 2 I
Evening 50 rnin.aft. 2
r: :+fonaow—Morning 15 min.after 3 Evening 49 min.aft. 3

TH g WEATHER.--STIN OE:ICX, Joss 11.
THERNONETEB, IN THE SHAD®.
67 highest shave noon yesterday.
49—lowest 1;1)14 morning and during the night.
69—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 29.98.
WIND, W. to W.S.W.—Very fresh, blowing a gale,
with heavy clouds and partial sunshine.
JUNE 12.
69 —highest since noon yesterday.
57--lowest this morning'and during the night.
65 —this day at noon.

BAROMRTZII, 29.63.
WIND, S.W.—Freqh breeze, cloudy with sunshine,
slight sprinkling of rain, and plenty of scud.

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L9NDON, MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1854.

Another allusion in these columns to the event
of Saturday may be tolerated, we venture to
hope, under the peculiar circumstances which
marked the occasims, on that 10th of June, 1854,
of the solemn opening by the QUEEN of the
Crystal Palace of the People at Sydenham. If
for no other reason, reference once more to the
incident of that remarkable inauguration might
be deemed allowable from the fact of overytbing
connected with it having proved in every way
so peculiarly satisfactory. From the weather to
the smallest detail of the ceremonial all passed off,
literally, to admiration. Having supplied our read-
ers in our last impression with as complete and accu-
rate a report of the proceedings as was at all prac-
ticable under the circumstances, we endeavour
by now laying before them a variety of additional
particulars, to make up for any deficiencies, in
the copy of our journal for this evening. Here-
after, the carious observers of the progress of
civilisation will turn, we doubt not, with scarcely
less eagerness to the details of the festive pageant
of Saturday afternoon than that which is natural
at the present moment among the vast concourse
of our oriu immediate contemporaries. For the
opening of the Crystal Palace; at Sydenham, is
something more than the beginning under distin-
guished auspices of a splendid and unprecedented. speculation. It is something better and worthier
than the after-shadowing, of ani apparently
yet really Very different inauguration. The
opening of the Palace of
_People in
Penge Park on the 10th of June,
1854, was less
remarkable, it is true, in some respects- but also
in others infinitely more remarkable, the
opening on the Ist of May, 1851, in Hyde Park,
of was not 2
of the Great Industrial Exhibition.
a gathering together from all parts of the
world
of the natural products and of the works of art
an nations. It was not, there- '
and industry of
fore, a pacific congress of the representatives of
the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. It was
not a fairy structure of iron and glass, the l'ke
of which had never been seen before, and tinder
the transparent roof of which had been collected
and arranged in symmetrical order the visible
tokens of the extraordinary advance made in the
general development of civilisation. But if the
Crystal Palace of 1851 had these advantages, the
Crystal Palace of 1854 had others, peculiar to
itself, by which the superiority, in some respects,
of its predecessor, were in others some of these very
notable advantages completely and satisfactorily
counterbalanced. The Crystal Palace near Syden-
ham, unlike that near Hyde Park Corner, was the
Palace, so to speak, of the People, and not of the I
Government. It is "not for an age, but for all
time," or, at any rate, not for a passing occasion,'.
but for a permanency. It is another and an enor- I
mous stride in the way of National Education.
An enterprise altogether so beneficent and
i!
remarkable in its aim as at once to command the

we cannot say; but, at all events, it was duly sent
in, and the additional salary for the Home-office
demanded, and we hear that the demand has—
although not without discussion—received the
Legislative sanction. Mr. CHARLES CATENDISH
PULIKE GItEVILLE is now, however, permanently
fixed as the recipient of 2,5001. per annum from
the public revenue.
The day after this matter was disposed of in
' the representative branch of the Legislature, a
deputation of distinguished naval officers waited on the Financial Minister to urge the .hitherto i
unrecognised claims of one who had been be- 1
queathed as a legacy to the nation by one of its
most distinguishd servants, who perished in the
hour of victory, after achieving- imperishable
laurels for his country." I also leave to the be-
I neficence of my country my adopted daught I
ffORATIA NELSON THOMPSON er
, and I de:-sire she
will in future use the name of `lNTELsoise only.
I
IThese are the only favours I ask of my Ring and
! 1 country at this moment when I am going to fight
their battle.
May GOD preserve my Ring and
deaTrh.ey
wMilyl,of
course, be re-
lationsamply
needless mention.
provided for." Such was the
codicil to the Jut willt7oe
of the Hero, written bu;

AT a MEETING of the OFFICERS of the ' popular interest, and with it the popular admi-
CENTRAL and WARD LIIIER AL ELECTORS COMMIT-
TEE:4 of the CITY of LONDON, and of the GENER AL COMMIT- ration. Everything, we doubt not, therefore, re-
TE E pf the LiBERAL REGIS TR kTION ASSOCIATION, held the
12th June,l4s4, at the London Tavern. Present—
Messrs. J. B. Allan. Messrs. W. Kirk. lating to the Crystal Palace itself, or to the cere-
mony of its Royal inauguration, will be noted by
II P. Buckler. David Laurie. the intelligent masses with peculiar satisfaction.
J. P. Bowring. John Lupton.
11. W. Crawford. H. L. Morgan. Every one who, like ourselves, had the satisfaction
W. F. A. Delane. George Moore. of observing on Saturday the interior of the beau-
David Dewar. Samuel Morley.
Thomson llankey, jun., George Perkes. tiful structure now adorning the acclivity at
M.P. John Pontifex.
John Forster, M.P. M. Prendergast, Q.C.
Sydenham, will need no reminder of the effect
J. P. Foster. Frederick Pattison. roduced uon the imagination by the whole
Gregory Forster. H. J. Prescott. p p
Samuel Gregson, M.P. W. Pritchard. scene—especially during the movement of the
Charles Gilpin. W. 11. Rock.
Royal procession. Those exquisite perspectives
W. Backblock. W. Strode.
Thos. S. Hall. T. Surr. produced by the blue, and white, and crystal
T. H. Hall. G. Suiger.
W. J. Hall. J. J. T ravers. arches, supported by the clustering avenues of
Kirkman D. Hodgson. J. Underwood.
red pillars along the whole length of the
Henry Elooton. E. Wilson.
H. L. Keeling. R. B. Whiteside. nave (72 feet wide), running from north to
HENRY J. PaEscorr, Esq., in the chair. to south a distance of 1,608 feet—crossed by a
On the motion of R. B. WHITESIDE, Esq., seconded by Mr. THOMAS
lIANKEY, jun., Esq., it was unanimously— transept at each end 312 feet in length, and by
the centre transept, 120 feet broad and 408 feet
Resolved—" That this Meeting strongly recommends the Liberal
Electors to unite their efforts in securing the re-electien of Lord
John Russell as the representative of the City of London in Par- long—those wonderful perspectives of arches, soar-
to the height of 106 feet along the nave and
'lament."
On the motion of J. J. TRAVERS, Esq., seconded by W. J. HALL, Esq. ing
It was unanimously resolved,—" That the Chairman and Secre- along
the end transepts,
greater
and to the t
tary be authorised to form a Committee, it necessary, to carry theye
altitude of 1
foregoing resolution into effect." 70 feet in the roof of the centre
On the motion of War. FRITCHARD, Esq., seconded by SAMUEL transept—while to the spectator they de-
MORLEY. Esq., it was unanimously resolved—
p
" That the best thanks of this meeting be passed to n..r.rrescott, monstrato at a glance the skilful blending". Esq., for his conduct in the chair." o
SIDNEY SMITH, Secretary. of the genius of Sir JOSEPH PAXTON for
design, and of Mr. OWEN JONES for colouring, for
any one else, for all who have not examined the
edifice, within and without, themselves, literally
defy description. As well might we attempt to
afford those who did not themselves listen on
Saturday to the glorious sounds of the National
Anthem, and to the sublime strains of the " Halle-
lujah" pealed forth by an orchestra of 1,700 musi-
cians, singersand instrumentalists, including under
the hands of the latter 100 violins, 30 violoncellos,
30 violas, 30 double basses, and a corresponding
variety of flutes, clarionets, bassoons, oboes,
horns, trumpets, trombones, kettle-drums, and
ophicleides—as well might we attempt to
describe the effect produced by that immense
torrent of harmonious sound, as endeavour to
depict by words the aspect of either the
interior or exterior of the Crystal Palace at
Sydenham. Enough for those who have already
traversed the magical gardens and the fairy-like
building, if it be said, as it may be said by them
without exaggeration, that the enterprise which
has already nearly attained the ample limits of its
completion is one not unworthy of representing
within itself the diversity, and the glory, and the
beauty of modern civilisation.
It constitutes at once the golden-palace and the
hanging-gardens of the modern Babylon —the
Acropolis of England—the Walhalla of the United
Kingdom.