The Sun.
London, England, 1853-01-04 00:00:00

NJOTlCE„—Registered Shareholders of the Great
North of India Railway Company who may be desirous of be-
comt Shareholders in the Upper India Railway Company, are re-
quested to forward their applications to this Office, addressed to
Parry Borrodaile, Esq , late Chairman of the former Company, on or
bet,ire Saturday, the Bth inst.
Upper India Railway Company, 2, Moorgate-street,
London, Jan 3, 1853.
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UPPER INDIA RAILWAY COMPANY.
All persons HOLDERS cf SCRIP who fail to forward their
Scrip FOB VERIFICATION, to the OffiePs of the Company, on or
before SATURDAY, the B'h day f January Instant, will be held to
have declined to accept the option of having New shares in the ad-
ditional capital of the said Company.
W. P. ANDREW, Managing Director.
2, Moorgate-street, London, Jan. 3, 1853.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

Farewell Beason et Mr. Benjamin Webster as Lessee and Manager

THIS EVENING

Will be performed the popular and highly successful Comedy of
MASKS AaiD FACES; or, Before and Behind the Cuttain—by
Messrs. Benjamin Webster, Leigh Murray, Stuart, and Parselle:
Mrs. Stirlinu, &Irs. Leigh Murray, Miss Rosa Bennett, and Miss
Fanny Haskell.
After which, the gorgeous Extravaganza, entitled LEO THE
TERRIBLE.

To conclude with the Farce of BOX and COX MARRIED and
SETTLE U.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.

THIS EVENING, Jan. 4, will be performed the Comic Drama
called ♦ PHENOMENON IN A SMOCK-FROCK, Characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Horncastle ; Miss F. Baker
and Miss C. Mitchell.

with much pleasure throughout the country.
The Government are to proceed in earnest in
the removal of the Jewish disabilities, respecting
which there has been so much unnecessary shilly-
shallying. Much dissatisfaction had been ex-
pressed throughout the country, more especially by
the citizens of London, who had been for several
years partially disfranchised through the indecision
of the RUSSELL Government. This serious griev-
ance, it is to be hoped, may be promptly and
efficiently remedied. There was also something
of a pledge as to a Customs Administration Re-
form, which has been urgently demanded by those
who have suffered considerable injury and annoy-
ance from vexatious regulations, which, although
not essential to the security of the Revenue, are
yet enforced with the utmost stringency. We
may now fairly anticipate a fair and reasonable
remedial measure for these unquestionable evils.

Something, too, was said in reference to the
Income Tax ; but we regret to be obliged to add
by no means so clear or satisfactory as on the
other points. There were very ominous and sus-
picious references to the opinions of Mr. PITT,
Lord LANSDOWNE, and Sir ROBERT PEEL—hints
the more significant when we consider that Mr.
GLADSTONE is the colleague whose " time and
attention is to be devoted in order to see in what
manner the measure can be amended, and in
what manner the measure thus amended can be
defended." The Noble Lord also expressed his belief
that it " would not be possible for any man, or
set of men, entirely to expunge injustice from the
measure," but at the same time declares that he
thinks it " possible, though not to attain a just
measure, to make a greater approximaticn to justice
than in the measure hitherto in force." And feeble
as the encouragement contained in this admis-
sion must be considered, it is still further dimi-
nished by the subsequent qualification, that
46 if not successful in the endeavour, they
will come down to the House of Commons
and expose all their arguments and reasons on
the subject, and ask the House of Commons fairly
to judge whether they have not fairly grappled
with the question with the view of making as just
as possible the measure in regard to that large
portion of our revenue." Nous verrons. We
shall see how far the faint and rather doubtful
promise may be kept. But of this, we can assure
Lord JOHN RUSSELL, and his Ministerial colleagues,
that the country will not be bamboozled by any
casuistry, however specious, into the belief that
precarious and fluctuating income—the result of
physical or intellectual labour—is equivalent to
fixed and permanent property, which is produc-
tive whether its owner be sleeping or idling. Let
the new Ministers look to it, for on their decision
will mainly depend their tenure of office.
Lord PALmEusToN, who, we regret to say, was
suffering under the remains of the illness which
prevented him from taking any part in the vote
or division on the Budget, had not so many explana-
tions to offer. His absence on that occasion pre-
cluded the necessity of offering any defence against
the imputation of undue motives. The Noble
Viscount spoke liberally and fairly of the late
Administration, to whom he rendered full justice,
in a tone and spirit that will be appreciated by
themselves and by the community in general.
One point his Lordship adverted to in respect to
his present position in the Cabinet. He declared
that " the Home Department was the office he
wasmost desirous of filling." We cannot, of course,
doubt his Lordship's word, but we believe that
the country would greatly have preferred seeing
him either at the head of the Ministry, or, if
not, in the department which he had so long filled
with credit to himself, and advantage to the
nation ; and in which he acted so as to cause the
name of " Englishman " to be respected through-
out the civilised world.

After which (Bth time), a new and original Fairy Extravaganza,
entitled THE GOOD WOMAN IN THE WOOD, in which Messr•
F. Matthews, Suter, Horncastle, and Templeton ; Madame Vestris,
Miss Julia St. George, Miss Robertson (her Bth appearance at
.this
Theatre), Miss Martindale, Miss Ellis, Miss Wyndham. Miss Eglin.
ton (her Bth appearance at this Theatre), and Miss
will appear. _ Rosins Wright

To iimelude with LITTLE TODDLE/ESNS. Alleroft, 15, New Sole Agent for the Private Boxes, Div. W.
Bood.street.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.

THIS EVENING, Jan. 4, the already popular Drama of SLAVE
LIFE; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin—by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, Cullen.
isrd, 0. fbnith, and Emery ; Madame Celeste, Miss Viroolgar, Miss
Collins, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the gloriously succe,sful Comic Pantomime, called
NELL GWYNNH ; or, Harlequin Merrie Monarch—by Mr. G.
Honey, Mr. Flexmore, and Mdlle. A ariol.

Row, PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean.
THIS EVENING
win be performed THE IRON CHEST. Sir Edward Mortimer,
Mr. Charles Kean.
To conclude with the new and criginal Grand Comic Christ--
ma. Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN CHERRY AND FAIR
sTAE, or, The Green Bira, the Dancing Waters, and the
Shrfing Tree. harlequin, Mr. Corrnack ; Clown, Mr. Htrine (Bth
appearance here); Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo; Columbine, 111.45 Car'
lo't.t Leclereq.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Farren.
THIS EVENING will be presented Ruckstone's Drama of
ISABELLE ; or, Woman's Life. Supported by Messrs. Farren,
jun., Hoskins, Compton, and Shalders; Miss H. Gordon and Mrs. A.

Atter which, the glorious new Cemic Pantomime, entitled
ROMEO AND JULIET; or, Harlequin Queen Mab and the
World of Dreams. Harlequin. Mr. Forest; Columbine, Miss Marie
Charles ; Sprite. Mr. G. Thompson; Pantaloon, Mr. Tanner ;
Clown, Mr. Eciwi, Edwardes, who will introduce his wonder-
fifily-trained dogs, Amy, Tasso, and the monster dog, Snarleyou.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four, under the superintendence
of Mr. Edward Chatterton.

ASTLET'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Immense triumph. The New Pantomime, the greatest hit ever
achieved in this Theatre ; which, with Uncle Tom's Cabin, and
wondrous Feats in the Arena, form the most varied and powerful
attraction in London.
THIS EVENING, January
4, and during the week, the Enter-
tainments will commence with the increasingly successful Drama
of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN.
To be followed by a brilliant Routine of Batty's peerless Scenes
in the Arena, supported by the most eminent Artistes of the day.
To conclude wita Nelson Lee's Grand Equestrian Christmas
Comic Pantomime, entitled FORTCtNIO AND VIS HORSE
COMRADE; or, Harlequin and the Seven Gifted Men. Harle-
quin, Mr. 11. Hemming ; Columb Christine Clown, Mr.
Gardner Boleno; Pantaloon, Mr. Priorson ; Sprites, Messrs. Hem-
min e and R. Hemming.
('per at ti,dr-past Aix o'clock. To commence at Seven.
Roe-f-fnee open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
is DAY —.Morning 16 min. after 8 Evening 52 min.aft.
' o-llommw—Morning 26 rain. after 9 I Evening 2 min.aft. 10

THE WEATHER.—SuN OFFICE, JAN. 4.
THE►R3fOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
44—highest since noon yesterday.
37—lowest this morning and during the night.
46—this day, at noon.

,
BAROMETER, 29'65.
WIND, S.W. by W.—Fresh breeze, and dull, rainy
weather.

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

TUESDAY, JAN. 4, 1853.
State of the wind and weather at each of the following
places at nine o'clock yesterday morning. The stations
are arranged in order of latitude. •
HASTINGS—S.S.W., fresh breeze—overcast.
SOUTHAMPTON—W., strong breeze—rain.

FoLKEsToN-E--S.W., strong breeze—overcast.
GREENWICH—S.W., gentle breeze—rain.
LEIGHTON—S.W., calm—overcast.
CAMBRIDGE—S., gentle breeze—cloudy.
YARMOUTH— S.W., gentle breeze—overcast.

The returns from the following places indicate the state
of the weather on Saturday morning at nine o'clock :
LETGHToig—S.W. gentle breeze—cloudy.
LANCASTER—S.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
WRITBY—S., gentle breeze—overcast.
DABLINGTON—S.W., strong breeze—partially cloudy.

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LONDON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1853.

The Memorial so numerously signed by the
different classes of society, on the subject of the
persecutions of the MADIAIS at Florence, which
was placed in the Home Secretary's hands in
December, for presentation to her MAJESTY,
undoubtedly expresses the feelings of detestation
and disgust with which anything like persecution
on account of religious opinions is viewed by a
vast majority of our countrymen. " The sacred
right of every human being to liberty of conscience"
is commonly supposed to be a governing principle
throughout the whole length and breadth of our
empire, and as " lovers of liberty, civilisation, and
security," we are ready to join in the strongest
protest against every " violation of the right of
every man peaceably to follow the dictates of his
own conscience." We also share in the " abhor-
rence at the spectacle of a woman on such a
charge," as RosA MAMA' was tried on,

Two leading and influential members of the
new Cabinet were yesterday unanimously Re-
elected by the constituencies which had selected
them, when in opposition, as their chosen Repre-
sentatives. Lord JOHN RUSSELL, her MAJESTY'S
principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,
received the approval of the citizens of London in
Guildhall assembled, while Lord PALMERSTON was

" con-

demned to imprisonment in the degrading com-
pany of the worst of criminals." Actuated with
these sentiments, our attention naturally turns to
the situation of many persons of both sexes in our
own country exposed to disabilities, privations,
and penalties, solely on account of their religious
belief, which the public in general have no idea
of, and which we think only requires to be fully
brought before them to be speedily remedied.
We allude to the situation of those indivi-

equally fortunate at Tiverton, his new appoint-
ment as Home Secretary not in any degree alien- ,
ating the kindly feelings which have been enter- duals who, being neither Quakers, Mora-
tained towards his Lordship by those who have vians, nor Separatists, but belonging some to
for many years been so fortunate as to se- i the Church of England, and some to Dissenting
cure his valuable services. Although there was Communities, believe the taking of an oath to be
nothing bearing the faintest appearance of strictly forbidden them in the New Testament.
opposition, and all was good humour at They take the Bible as their only guide in Religion,
the hustings and their vicinities, the Noble and, exercising the right of private judgment, are
Lords made long and, it is unnecessary to say, compelled to the conviction that the taking of an
able speeches explanatory of their conduct while oath is contrary to their Christian duty, because
in opposition, and of the motives by which they they find in the New Testament a positive cora-
were actuated in lending their names and attach- mand from our SAVIOUR against it, and that com-
ing all their weight to the New Coalition Cabinet. mand repeated and enforced by one of his Apostles
Lord JouN RUSSELL, too, entered fully into the i in an Epistle addressed to .the twelve tribes, to
subject of his consenting to occupy a subordinate ; whom, under the Mosaic dispensation, oaths were
place in the GovernMent, when he had formerly lawful. This is the reason of their belief, and,
held the reins of power in
j his own hands, and without entering into any discussion on the sub-
might, had he refused to join in the proposed ject, it 'will surely be admitted that, as Christians,
combination, speedily have been entrusted with they should rather be entitled to respect
her MAJESTY'S commands to form a new Adminis- ' for striving to carry into practice the pre-
tration. His Lordship had, however, at length be- cepts of their DIVINE MASTER, than to be sub-
come but too painfully aware of the fact that the jected to disabilities, privations, and penalties
coentry would no longer subinit to the dictates of the for following the dictates of their conscience.
" Family Party," that there were persons who We will now briefly state the nature of these dis-
might aspire to the possession of official rank and abilities, privations, and penalties, and the public
patronaA, although not belonging to the RUSSELLS, will be astonished in learning that Christian men
C.REVs, or ELLIOTTS, or even remotely connected and women in this country, where religious free-
•a-4.4.1. that celebrated Duchess from whom so many dom is admitted to be an inalienable birthright of
statesmen had descended. The pleasing delusion every human being, should in the present day be
so long indulged
in had been too roughly dis- liable to them for no other cause than that,
solved. The Noble Lord, although unquestion-. , honestly acting on the glorious and distinguishing
ably a sadder, has become
He candidly admitted that, ,a, . much wiser, man. ' principles of Protestantism, they have been corn-
to form an Administration of if he had attempted polled to adopt a belief on one point of religion
lie should not be doing his dutyrateelibisof one
party' different from that which is commonly received in
SOVEREIGN." the world. In political life they are excluded
This was a fact long palpable to evbelonging to the clique. ery one not from all the higher honours and offices,—from
Government possibly have been founded on' FIC.>
How could a sirone• being a Privy Councillor, from being at the head
Cove
a basis as the Whirrs, pro 1 per yso .of any public department, or the Governor of a
n dubering but 160 members in the popular brandscalled, . colony, and from every othlnceoawtlhierbeeftohree pheersz
appointed to it must take, ,of the Legislature. If the 300 followers of the
Earl of DERBY could not maintain their leader
he enter on its duties. If born to a peerage, or
in office, how could a section of little mole elected to the House of Commons, they canniot,
than one-half the numerical force he, take their seats ; and, descending to lower ranks
pe 1n society, to succeed in such an attempt? Lord JOAN-
. at the
atR Registration Courts,they
we find that even if they are unopposed
may be disfran-
RUSSELL had ample opportunities of ascertaining chased
They - ng en
how much easier it was to pull down than to con- oath beinevterY contested election by the bribery
nor act as a dered to them by tha opposite party.
Cabinet--to destroy. than to form a Go- street a
nt He could not induce those without ea neither sit on the bench as a magistrate,
vernme •
Petty or a special constable ; and in
0-oeera,tion no permanency could reason- municipal ff •
wilo.;e c i a aira we ..,
• aed to hold office if he were tho depriving them "150 trace their disabilities,
ably be an ti cipa ,a,
of offia
and GLADSTONE, and NEWCASTLE, sheet which their f ces of honour and re-
chief. GRAHAM,
consent to act with, but ling to confer ellow-citizens might be wil-
and PALMERSTON might
app them,
I
other head should be them totally excluded from n civil life we find
tot under, him. Some
b ened to be the . the Law and tho Church Korea professions, as
re'und ; and Lord ABERDEEN
and we know that in
reNeu best calculated to unite the conflicting ele- , c3mmercial matters they labour under di
IlLell, tB. That " excellent" Peer could not pox- Cages which others are free from.
Thesevall-
e.kaY excite the ' iof those distin- undoubted evils, and to them must be added thatare
of any
puish., _
.ra jeamusy .
4 hip so that he could they cannot act as an executor, or as an d . .
Irin2.7t4ePitliente to the Prem..ers , .
a minis-
lone trator, and if called on to fulfil either office
can tell --whether he can keep, time a
ee theys
--Parties 10, commit to others the management any of those with ‘,lLl'veuld not be subordinate to must.
of those
eq-eal competition iwuc'el there might be a more affairs which, Often involving matters of family
that the a
" clear ' AZaat,,e4c'eli •nance. Thus, it was, arrangement, it is most desirable to be kept entirely
ot the Treasury ~,,,-Cileearne the First Lord in their own hands. Again, when summoned as
STOE, and NEweasant, ar—ell:llni-la and PALMER- jurymen, they are punished with fines; and in the
State, with GLADSTONE at Ttal°lllY Secretaries of commonoccurrences of life they are liable to fine or
GRAHAM at the Admiralty al tzehequer and imprisonment every day, since no one can say but
way—if it only holds together. yell/ tc"ad in its that in his daily avocations something may happen
Some interesting revelations were ni , which will require him to give evidence in a court
course of his Lordship's address,
whaiX willhe comae ;and then, because he. cannot violate his
mg to give the
be ence, although most will