The Sun.
London, England, 1853-10-27 00:00:00

THE NAVIGATION OF THE DANUBE.

( From the Times.)
The correspondence which has been going on for
several years between the British and Russian Go-
vernments respecting the navigation of the Sulina
entrance to the Danube has recently been published,
and, in the present state of the corn trade and the
political aggression on the Turkish principalities, is
a highly interesting document. Since 1849 the
representations of the British Government to Count
Nesselrode on the total disregard by Russia of the
duties imposed upon her by treaty to keep the
channel of the Sulina clear, and of the evils sus-
tained in consequence by the commerce of the
world, have been incessant, while the replies re-
ceived have exhibited a course of policy of which
the alternate delays, evasions, and simulated sense
of offended dignity, lately witnessed on the Turkish
question, have been a perfect counterpart. The
Sulina mouth of the Danube has been in possession
of Russia 25 years, and ever since that time the
greatest injury has been sustained by commerce
from the gradual choking up of the bar. When
the place was in the hands of the Turks they kept
a depth of water in the channel of from 14 to 16
feet, and without incurring the slightest expense,
by merely making every vessel going out of the
river drag a heavy iron
rake after her over the bar.
The depth thus secured was sufficient for all ordi-
nary traffic, but the Russians have suffered it to be
commonly reduced to 9 feet. This is wholly inade-
quate to the nature of the vessels employed in the
corn trade, and the most ruinous delays and ex-
penses for lighterage are consequently incurred.
The greater portion of the inconvenience and injury
falls upon British traders ; but Austria is also a
heavy sufferer, and it was calculated in the autumn
of 1850 that the state of the bar at that time would
cause a direct loss to the total commerce of the pro-
vinces of at least 100,0001. for that season alone,
while the entire evil could have been removed for
less than 1,0001. In 1840 the Austrian Government
made a treaty with Russia for 10 years, by which
Russia undertook to work continually on the bar,
and Austrian vessels going out without incurring
lighterage were to pay from $2 to $3 each. This
treaty was dealt with by the Russian Government
as waste paper. They sent two dredges to be
wrought by manual labour which worked one day,
and were never afterwards heard of. They con-
trived, however, in many instances, to levy the
tax stipulated, and thus added meanness to the
unscrupulous evasion. Sulina is called by Russia
a free port, and, although by a treaty with Turkey
no establishment is to be permitted there except
for quarantine and lighthouse purposes, a small
town has sprung up, containing a fixed population
of 1,000 inhabitants, and double or treble that
number during the season of navigation. They
are chiefly lightermen, pilots, tavernkeepers, fisher-
men, &c. (the latter of whom are all Russian sub-
jects), and their profits seem principally to arise
from the extortions upon vessels and their crews,
rendered practicable by the existing impediments
to the navigation. If the place were really free it
is believed it would become the great depot for all
the grain of the Danube. The rival interests of the
Russian port of Odessa, however, have evidently
always operated to produce a determination that,
in the face of the most deliberate obligations to the
other Powers of Europe to maintain it in a navi-
gable state, every means that duplicity could sug-
gest should be employed to perpetuate the impedi-
ments complained of. When, in 1849, Count
Nesselrode's attention was drawn to the urgent
necessity of a less dishonourable course, professions
were made of full intentions to do what was re-
quisite. A steam-dredging machine had been pur-
chased in England, and this, it was alleged, would
accomplish everything. Its natural unfitness for
the work, as well as the determination of those
employed upon it to prevent its being of any use,
was soon demonstrated, and fresh remonstrances
were constantly forwarded. All that was wanted
was that the old Turkish method of raking should
be resorted to, the conviction of every person of
experience being that a small steam-boat of 20 or
30-horse power, passing and repassing over the bar,
drawing a heavy iron rake after her, would keep
the water at 16, or perhaps 18 feet in depth. But,
although the old rakes were actually still lying at
Sulina, Count Nesselrode would never listen to this
simple plan. The Russian Government were most
anxious and willing, he averred, to fulfil their
treaty pledges at any trouble or expense, but the
moment the fact was pressed that no trouble or ex-
pense was necessary, and that the rakes would do
all that was wanted, he invariably evaded it, or took
refuge in a fit of indignation that the good inten-
tions of Russia should be doubted. Her entire
object was to find pretexts for delay, and whenever
illogical excuses were upset, and her shameless con-
duct was made transparent, a resort to that kind of
irritability which would prevent the British Minis-
ter from reopening the discussion was usually found
effective. It was known that no war would arise
out of the matter, and that, consequently, the course
adopted would answer every purpose. In this state
the affair remains at the present time. The last
letter in the published correspondence is from Sir
Hamilton Seymour to Lord Clarendon, dated the
15th of July, in reply to a dispatch from his lord-
ship reiterating the complaints of the previous four
years of " grievous injury inflicted upon English
navigation, and upon that of other countries ; and
contained the old answer of Count Nesselrode, that
the subject should be " carefully examined." If
this should be succeeded by a repetition of an inti-
mation conveyed by the British Government to the
Russian Chancellor in September, 1851, to the effect
that "Russia, when she compelled Turkey to cede
to her the outlet of a great European river which
forms the commercial highway for the mutual d
in-
tercourse of many nations, undertopk
shei shouldetis an
responsibilities to other States
take a pride in making good," it which
most probably
be followed, as it then was, by a " feeling of sore-
ness on the part of the Imperial Government at the
mistrust manifested as to their intentions ;" and in
this way the wrong will be perpetuated. Mean-
while, with a very deficient harvest, France and
England, as well as Austria and the Principalities,
are made to suffer a degree of mischief which is in-
calculable. In 1847 the number of British vessels
leaving the Danube was 394, while the total of all
countries was 568, with 577,387 quarters of wheat
on board. The supply this year could, apparently,
have been much more extensive, but the obstacles
to the trade have been increased until to-day, owing
to the approaching hostilities. The final announce-
ment has arrived that " the navigation of the Da-
nube is now impossible."

ESCAPE OF THE POLITICAL CONVICT JOHN
MITCHEL.

The Hobart Town Courier publishes a letter, addressed
by Mr. Mitchel, to a friend, dated June 9, 1853, of
which the following is a passage.
Finding that warrants had been actually issued some
weeks ago against me as an absconder, under which
warrants a gentleman was hunted like a wild
beast, and even taken prisoner by mistake, as John
Mitchel, an absconder while I was all the time
quietly living at my cottage, and under parole of
honour not to abscond I felt outraged by this in-
sult. I had not reclaimed my parole, had intimated
no intention of reclaiming it, and perceiving how
little value the convict authorities placed upon
that security, and how little respect they paid
it (though it has been my only fetter for three
years), I resolved to withdraw it in due form, and
let them try how they could hold me without it.
I therefore addressed the following note to the Lieute-
nant-Governor :

" Bothwell, June 8, 1853.
" Sir,—l hereby resign the 'comparative liberty' which
is called ticket of leave, and revoke my parole of honour.
In pursuance of this determination, I shall forthwitha
Pre-
sent myself before the police magistrate a Bothwell,
his police-office, show him this letter, and offer
,ienr
to
bo taken into custody.—l remain, your atain!,
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" Joini
vant,
This day (Thursday) being post-dayfromßoth_well,.
rode into the village, accompanied my
friend
I went to the police office (where, al; usual, a constable
walked into the
was on guard outside the door),
police magistrate and
magis-
trate's room, where I found thheepfoe
said, " Sir, I
police clerk ; and addressing
have written to the Lieutenant-Governor,
phlaavce.
thought it right to sh,(2ews,Ytiudt: a copy
" Am I to read it ?" " If
ing it in his hands.. .11
"it was for that purpose I gave
you please," I replied,
it to you." He then looked at the letter for a moment.
The purport of that note, " is very plain—
you see, it is to revokeimy parole. He looked at me as if
for further explanation, so I repeated what I had said :
You observe my parole is,no w at an end, and I am here
that you may take me into custody." Then, feeling that
my business there was done, and that he had the opportu-
nity which I was bound to allow him, I turned, and, after
wishing the magistrate good morning, put on my hat
and left the room. The moment I was out of the office
door, and while I was still in the passage, he and the
clerk made a loud outcry, calling on the chief constable
(whose office is at the other side of the passage) to secure
me. The constable, who officiates as clerk to the dis-
trict constable, immediately rushed out, calling on me
to stop. The other constable on guard at the door had
fortunately occupied himself in holding two horses, so
that my friend and myself passed without the necessity

PUPLIC MEETING IN THE TOWER HAMLETS.
A public meeting of the inhabitants of the Tower
' Hamlets was held last evening at the Beaumont Institu-
tion, Beamont-square, for the purpose of giving expres-
sion to public opinion, with respect to the aggressions of
Russia, and considering the steps which ought to be
taken by Government and the country. The meeting
was well attended, the large room being full. On th•
motion of Mr. Newton, Captain Mayne Reid was called
to the chair.
The CHAIRMAN observed that he need not inform them
what was the object of that meeting, for there was
not a man in the room whose heart did not tell him
that he was there as a friend of Turkey. He might urge
numerous reasons why they should have that sentiment in
their heart. They were thereby supporting the material
interests of this country. Even now, the threatening
attitude held by the Czar had produced a commercial
stagnation that was felt in England, and the present
high price of bread was 'the result of that stagnation.
What were the designs of the first Czar of Russia ?
The mastery of Europe. It was plainly written in his
testament, which had been discovered and published.
What said Alexander ? " Constantinople is the key of
my house ;" but he did not mean that his house should
be Russia. He intended to make it a house of many
mansions. Europe was the house to which he referred.
And what said the present Czar ? Did they think he
intended to go back from the testament left him by his
predecessor ? No, since the first history of Russia none
of its Czars had shown the same energy and determina-
tion to carry out the designs of Peter the Great. What
he wanted was an ocean in which to float his ships, and
if he got that he would in a few years create both the
ships and the men, and then the material interest of
England would suffer, for Russia would become the
mistress of the seas. They had farther to think on the
violation of international law and of English honour,
bo
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mgallant and if they allowed the Czar of Russia, when he pleased,
to enter a weak country and say he should interfere
because the population were not contented, from that
moment the Emperor of Russia, or any other despot,
might, whenever he pleased, despoil the weaker neigh-
Mr. Cobden and the peace party. He characterised the
op
Cobden
ab-
surdities. Mr. Cobden said he did not see on the plat-
forms at these meetings men who were the recognised
representatives of public opinion. Hd (Captain Mayne
Reid) replied that the people were there, and they were
unanimous in their condemnation of the Czar. If there
were any recreants it was these representatives of public
opinion.

Mr. W. NEWTON then read the following letters,
which had been received in reply to invitations to attend

. the meeting :
"6, Stratford-place, Oxford street, Oct. 24.
" Sir,—ln reply to your note of this date, inviting
me, in the name of the Tower Hamlets Committee, to a
meeting on the Eastern question, to be held in the
Beaumont Institution, Beaumont-square, on Wednesday
evening next, the 26th, I have to express my regret that
an engagement of very long standing makes it impossible
for me to attend.
"Public meetings on this question, if properly got up
and judiciously managed, appear to me calculated to do
a great deal of good. But if care be not taken to consult
influential persons as to the resolutions to be proposed,
their effect will be impaired ; and if topics not connected
directly with the main subject have an undue prominence
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joice at it more than myself. At the same time the
object of these meetings is not to ,produce that result,
but simply to induce the Government, by resisting the
unjustifiable and iniquitous aggressions of Russia upon
Turkey, to vindicate the good faith and defend the in-
terests of our own country. If therefore the enthusiasm
of the persons assembled is directed to any other objects,
however good in themselves, the demonstration will have
a diminished effect, for it will be a demonstration in
favour of a different purpose from the one proposed.
The letter on the Eastern question addressed to me by
Lord ,Beaumont, from Geneva, and published in the
morning papers, contains some excellent remarks on the
subject of such meetings. I have the honour to be, sir,
yours faithfully,
"To Mr. Newton." "DUDLEY COUTTS STUART.
Letters were also read from Mr. Chas. S. Butler,
M.P., and Mr. T. Duncombe, M.P., who expressed
their regret that they could not attend. Sir W. Clay,
he said, had also been written to, but no answer had
been received from him.
Mr. NEWTON then moved a resolution, declaring the
invasion of the Danubian Piencipelities by the Emperor
of Russia, a wanton and unjustifiable aggression on the
territories of Turkey, and a violation of international
law, calculated to endanger the interests and imperil the
liberties of Western Europe ; and also declaring that it
is the duty of this country to afford effectual assistance
to enable Turkey fo repel this aggression, and to ab-
stain from diplomatic intercourse with Russia until
satisfactory reparation has been made. Mr. Newton
argued that we were bound to Turkey, because when
the demands on her were made by Russia, the advice
of England to Turkey was not to submit to them.
Mr. Cobden said the Turkish nation was effete, but
the Turkish Government was more tolerant than that
of Russia. The Greek Christians in Turkey did not
want the protectorate of Russia. The people of this
country would all agree with Mr. Cobden and the peace
party that war was an evil. They did not like war, but
they liked despotism less.
Mr. Moofezv supported the resolution.
Mr. D. URQUHART said the conduct of the Govern-
ment had been universally condemned by the people of
this country, and yet the people had not the power to
change either the men or the measures. It was to dis-
cuss that question that had brought him there. He
contended that Russia had not a victim that was not
their victim. He considered it was a delusion to talk of
falling nations. Look at Spain. It was overrun by half a
million French soldiers, under able generals, but they could
not subdue the Spanish people. The Spanish peasants
drove the French soldiers out of the country. And so it
would be with Turkey and the Russian soldiers. He
pointed to the fact that at the recent grand council in
Turkey the persons composing it, not having power to
impose a tax on the people, voluntarily raised amongst
themselves and their friends a sum equal to two thirds
of the annual revenue. He did not agree in the opinion
that our Government had committed a blunder in this
matter. What they had done was intentional. The fleet
was ordered to pass the Dardanelles to support the Sultan
against his people if he accepted the Vienna note. No, our
Government did not act blindly. (A voice—Roguishly.)
He was glad of the interruption. He did not want himself
to express the term. The whole of the policy of our Go-
vernment had been to serve Russia. And the people
could not replace the Ministry, they could do nothing.
(A voice—We have no votes.) The reason was not that
they had no votes, but that they were destitute of sense.
(Laughter.) If the people were better informed, then
they might have the wisdom of the Czar turned into
folly, but not till then.
The resolution was then put and carried unanimously.
Mr. HOWELL proposed a resolution characterising the
conduct of ministers as deficient in energy, and declaring
that the people of this country cannot have any confi-
dence that the foreign relations will be administered with
that good faith and energy the occasion demands, so
long as they are under the uncontrolled guidance of the
present Cabinet.
Mr. Manaus seconded the resolution.
Mr. CARDOE proposed an amendment that the posi-
tion now occupied by Russia could only have been
brought about by collusion with the English Govern-
ment.

The amendment Was added to the resolution, which
then passed.
Another resolution was then proposed by Mr. BEARD,
and seconded by Captain HAMPTON, and also agreed to,
to the effect that it is time that the foreign affairs of a
great nation like England were conducted straightfor-
wardly and openly, and not through the tortuous chan-
nels of secret diplomacy.
The meeting then separated.

A SAD STORY.—A boatman on returning to Fanoe,
in Sleswig, on the sth inst., reported that he had sighted
a vessel at sea capsized ; boats were sent out in search,
and 0.1 approaching the hull a tapping was heard. A
hole was made in the bottom, and a young Englishman
discovered in a most delirious state, standing up to his
chest in water. He was taken to Nordby, and carefully
tended, but died there on the Btli inst. In his wander-
ings he continually repeated the inscription of a medal
he wore, " Let every man do his duty." It is supposed
that the vessel had been bound from Hull to Hamburg,
and was lost in the storm of the night of the 26th Sep-
tember, in which case our hapless fellow-countryman
had been in that pitiable position 11 days before he was
extricated.
THE Loss OF THE ANNIE JANE.—The following
names of sufferers lost in the Annie Jane are to be
added to the lists which have already appeared :
Mrs. Jessie M'Kechnie, and her five children, Cathe•
rine, Mary, Jessie, Eliza, and Malcolm, from Paisley.

111111EATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.—THIS the SULTAN from internal dissension as from ex-
.
st.. EVENING.—Mr. E. T. SMITH, Lessee, begs emphatically
to acknowledge the almost unparalleled support with which his en- ternal aggression--that it is as well calculated to
deavours to resuscitate
,the national drama on the boards of old
Drury have.been reciprocated by the overflow of admiring and dis- I control an unruly and excitable mob within the
cri:Qintting audiences, who have nightly hailed the appearance of '
s of Constantinople as to impose a check
Mr. G. V. Brooke in the varied Shaksperian and other illustrations Precinct
of the national drama, which that eminent actor has had the honou-
to demonstrate. Tile engagement of Mr. Brooke as a matter of OR Russia, and to prevent her naval from co-ope-
necessity has expired, and another and very different field of ope- i rating with her land forces. All these silly pretexts,
rations presents itself to the manager's enterprise, in catering for the 1
tastes and requirements of his patrons, the British public. In fur- . these unmanly evasions are no longerpossible. Eng-
therance of these objects, Mr. Smith has infinite pleasure in an-
nouncing the engagement of a galaxy of land and France are fairly committed to the contest,
EQUESTRIAN TALENT.
never before assembled conjunctively, even in this, the Metropolis unless Russia, at length convinced of the sincerity
of Nations. The classical development of the Hippodramatic Art i of our declarations and the firmness of our resolu-
will, by the combined excellence of the artists engaged, obtain a
triumph unmatched in the history of such performances. Not only tions, should, even at the eleventh hour, with-
has no expense been spared, but, in making arrangements, a wise
discretion, the result of a deliberative council in science, has been draw her troops
observed in the selection of distinguished public favourites, as well as from the Principalities,
meritorious candidates for London approbation. Earnestly but re- the detected thief, " sneak back," with little re-
spectfully soliciting a continuation of teat support, which be grate- and, like
fully recognises, he does himself the honour of submitting the fol-
gird to her di it
lowing programme, in confirmation of the integrity of his address gny Or honour. We believe that
ad intentions : —by no
such an event is means impossible.
The

Directors::—HERNANDEZ and EATON STONE.
3fadanae Pauline Newsome, the first horsewoman in the world,
from Freaeoni's Cirque, Paris; Niadlle. Newsome and Madlle. Ella,
principal Equestrians in all the American Amphitheatres ;
Zami sou ; Stokes' American Wonders, Ella and Lem ; Al es-
Carnes Violette, Fontaine, Le Place, Guerriere, Fabian, and Lucille;
the youthful if ernandez, who, fur grace, agility, and fearless
daring, is the very constellation in the hippodramatic hemi-
Wei e ; his feats are miraculous ; Eaton Stone, his first appear-
ance in London since the great Exhibition, in which year, at this
theatre he made so wondrous a'sensation—he confronts, in a mar-
vcillons manner, the wild horse of the Prairies ; James Newsome, ,
the most accomplished British horseman of the day, reflecting a I
glory on the sports of old England ; the Brothers Elliott, in gym-
nestle exercises without rival; G. Ryland, Rus,ell, Zamesou, and
Loraine, of marvellous notoriety ; Arthur Barns, the champien
vaulter of all the world, who has accomplished the unprecedented
feat of throwing 91 summersaults in succession, his first appearance
in London ; W. 0. Dale, the renowned American artiste ; Tom Barry.
the deathless clown—his name and fame are enough ; assisted most
ably by those established favourites, Doughty and Knight. The
Lessee most respectfully submits that so rich a combination of talent
has never I efore appeared in London, nor in any Continental city ;
fortuitous but accidental circumstances have thrown them together
for a short season, but other American and European engauements
will prevent a continuance of the exalted scientific compact, after the
expiration of the present engagement.
Reduced Prices—Boxes 43. and 3s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Lower Gallery, Is. ;
Upper Gallery, 6d. Doors open at Half-past Six, commence at
Seven. Second Price at Nine.

PI:OGRAMME.
Mr. G. RYLAND,
In a Novel and singular Act e t Equestrian Dexterity.
Mademoiselle JOSEPHINE ZANIESOU,
In her Electrifying Act of Equestrianism.
The SPORTS of ATLAS; Or. The Dance of the Silver Globes, by
The BROTHERS ELLIOTT.
Mr. W. O. DALE, the celebrated American Vaulter and Horseman.
Signor ZAMESOU and his TWO TALENTED SONS,
In their pleasing and classic Drawing-room Entertainment.
Mr. G. RYL
La a grand Mythological
C Scene a d
n Esuntitledestrian Piece, on a Troop of
hargen, e
PIKEBUS, the SON of SOL.
The PYRAMID of DECANTRUSSEL L.ERS, or EquillbriaC Exercises by
Mr.
TOM BARRY'S SPEECH.
MR. J. NEWSOME,
The celebrated Scenic Act Rider, as Falstaff, Shylock, and Richard 111.
The incomparable Horseman and American Star Rider,
HERNANDEZ,
Acknowledged by all to be the mo t daring and graceful Rider in the
universe. All who have seen this young gentleman admit that, in
point of grace. dignity, daring, and exquisite agility, he has full
earned the most flattering encomiums which have been passed upon
him.
There will now be an interval of Ten Minutes, during which will
be performed a Grand Overture by the Band of the Establishment.
Leader, Mr. Hayward.
DE VOLTIGEUR ! in which
Mr. ARTHUR BARNES, the English Champion Vaulter, and Mr.
W. 0. DALE will appear, together with the Brothers Elliott, Messrs.
Rsland, Stone, Russell, Zamesou, Doughty, Knight, and Barry,
forming the Greatest Vaulting Company in the World, Mr. Barnes
having thrown the extraordinary number of Ninety-one Summer-
saults at one trial, and Mr. 0. Dale, Eighty-seven.

An Eccentric Scene, by Mr. NEWSOME,
Showing the various modes of Riding, performed in characteristic
costume, terminating with a rapid and splendid change, in order to
give greater effect to this novel equestrian act.
EATON STONE,
the distinguished Indian Horseman of the Camanches, will perform
his peculiar and dare-devil Exploits on his wild Prairie Horse, caus-
ing him to bound over a succession of high barriers, keeping time
himself with the animal, springing from his back to the ground, and
back again, jump for jump, over six elevated Planks, and through
various Balloons, situated around the Circle. The performance of
this Artist is quite unique, and unapproached by any other person—
they are altogether so much out of the usual course of the Circle,
that they cannot be credited without being seen. Mr. Stone pre- '
sents the peculiar characteristics of the South American Indians,
with whom he has spent seven years in learning their singular man-
ners and customs.

Mr. J. NEWSOME.
the celebrated Professor of Equitation from Paris, will introduce his
wonderful trained horse " Brunette."

Signor ZAMESOU and Mr. J. RUSSELL
in their unequalled performance, entitled "LA PERCEIE." Signor
Zamesou holding perpendicular a round pole, perfectly smooth, 30
feet in length, in which position Mr. J. Russell will walk up feet and
hands, and execute the most extraordinary feats ever beheld.

Madame PAULINE NEWSOME
will introduce her Two Trained Horses, " Leicester" and " Victoria,"
showing a series of difficult evolutions and beautiful illustrations of
the Bridle Hand, &c. The two horses stand unequalled in the Span-
ish and cadenced steps, and will perform with wonderful precision
the same movements, as if guided by the power of electricity. This
performance is particularly recommended to the notice of the Ama-
teurs of Equestrianism, who can judge of its extraordinary difficulty.

lIERNANDEZ and Mr. W. 0. DALE,
as the Olympic Heroes.—The most graceful and finished Double Act
ever witnessed.

LITTLE ELLA,
the most wonderful female Equestrian in the World.
THE BROTHERS ELLIOTT ON THE DOUBLE TRAPEZE.
The whole to conclude with YOUNG LEON and his Horse, " May
Fly," leaping over Gates, through Fire Bauoons, &c.
TOM BARRY, DOUGHTY, and KNIGHT.

Will appear in , everal of the Equestrian Scenes, and introduce their
Funny Harangues, Speeches, and Laughable Stories.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Buckstone.

THIS EVENING, OCT. 2;,

Will be pernrmed HAMLET. Characters by Mesqrs. G. Van.
denhoff, Chippendale, and W. Farrell; Sim Buckingham
and Miss L. Howard.

After which, THE ROUGH DIAMOND. Supported by Messrs
novre and Buckstone ; and Mrs. Fitzwil'iarn.
To conclude with POPPING TUE QUESTION.

ROYAL PRINCES6'B THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.

Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING, OCT. 27,
Will be performed TIIE CORSICAN BROTHERS. Principal
Character by Mr, C. Kean.
To be followed by MARCO SPADA. Supported by Messrs. W.
Lacy. J Chester, Rydar, Graham, and Everett ; Misses Heath and
C. Leclereq.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster —.Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING. Ocr. 27,
Will be performed THE DISCARDED SON. Characters by
Leigh Murray, Paul Bedford, and Keeley; Mrs. Keeley and Miss
Woolgar.

After which, THE CAMP AT CHOBTIAM.
To be followed by "HOTEL CHARGES!" or, How to Cook
"A Biffin."

To conclude with COMING OF AGE

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING, OCT. 27,
Will be 'performed THE CAMP AT THE OLYMPIC. Charac-
ters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Emery, F. Robson, Cooper, and Galli ;
Mesdames A. Wigan, Stirling, P. Horton, Chatterley, E. Turner, and
Wyndham.
To be followed by PLOT AND PASSION. Principal characters
by Mr. F. Robson and Mrs. Stirling.

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
Ifiss KATE COOKE, having met with a most brilliant reception,
will appear every evening.
GRAND EQUESTRIAN JUBILEE.
The programme of the SCENES of the ARENA will be constantly
changed, and novelty after novelty will be brought forward in
rapid succession. In addition to the established favourites, several
new engagements have ben entered into with the most eminent
artistes of the day. forming a programme unequalled in Talent,
Novelty, and Variety.
THIS EVENING, OCT. 27 (and during the Week),
The Successful Burlesque of JUPITF,It'S DECREE, AND THE
FALL OF PILETON ; or, THE FIERY COUR-ERS OF THE SUN.
After which, the EQUESTRIAN FETE.—The arena has been
entirely re-decorated, in the Parisian style, with crimson velvet and
gold.

Northern Despot has been misled by our submis
sion to his insolent assumptions, and our refusa
to adopt a decided tone in our official communica•
tions with his Ministers. No matter how reason-
able might be our complaints, they were not
pressed with decision or energy. Our diploma-
tists suffered themselves to be hoodwinked with
the most flimsy pretexts, or, if the evasion were
too palpable to be overlooked, to be browbeaten
by an affectation of anger by the agent or repre-
sentative of the CZAR.
So long as the applicants for the performance
of a clear and unquestionable liability were con-
tented with assurances that the matter " should
be taken into consideration with all convenient
speed," or that "it should receive due attention

when the proper time arrived," all was well. But
if more were required—if the just and reasonable
demands were urged with sufficient energy to pre-
vent their being postponed or disregarded, a fit of
virtuous indignation was the result, because, for-
sooth, " the good intentions of his Imperial
Majesty should not be questioned or impeached."
Poor JERRY CASEY was not more unfortunate in
the numerous applications to his trans-Shan-
nonite debtors, so graphically detailed by MAX-
WELL, than were the representatives of Eng-
land at St. Petersburgh. Count NESSELRODE
manifestly purloined a leaf out of the book of "the
pleasant Gentleman, from the neighbourhood of
Loughrea, who was offended at the indelicacy of
the unfortunate tailor's application, because seven
years before he had actually paid fifty pounds
on account of the wedding outfit, and it wounded
his susceptible feelings to be reminded of the
event, his frail spouse having levanted with a half-
pay officer in the interim." The Russian Minis-

...It-aPPearance of Miss EMILY COOKE. Astounding Perfor-
V.Vaces of Signor CARLOTTIE and Signor FRANCOIS on LA
ri4RCHE
To conclude with a new GRAND GREEK ENTREE, arranged
DJ Mr. W. Cooke for Twelve Equestrians o n their Fleet Steeds.
Box-.thee open from Eleven till Fear. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West.

ter was, perhaps, equally beholden to the example
of the respectable and considerate Mr. BRANIGAN,
who assured the trembling snip that "he trusted
the tenants might not hear of the demand, as, if
they did, he could not, although actuated by the
most friendly feelings, answer for the safety
of his misguided creditor !" Astonishment
at the indelicacy of the demand, or indignation at
its audacity, formed the usual routine of answers.
A mixture of bullying and cajolling, of blustering
and encouraging vague expectations, without any
notion of fulfilling them in any point, were deemed
sufficient for the representatives of the country
once known as Great Britain. It was the suppo-
sition that, under any circumstances, we would
not or could not engage in war—a delusion lat-
terly materially strengthened by the antics of
the Peace Society, and the pusillanimity of Lord
ABERDEEN—that prompted NicuoLas to persevere;
and we may rejoice if he has not gone too far to
recede, and if England be not involved in war
through the imbecility and cowardice of those who
would retain a nominal peace, at any price and

at any sacrifice.
The recent correspondence, spread over several
years, respecting the blocking up of the SuTiria
mouth of the Danube affords a melancholy illus-
tration of the contempt in which England and
the English were held at St. Petersburgh. For
more than four years we have been calling the
attention of the Russian Government to the obli-
gation imposed by former treaties to keep the
channel clear and fit for navigation. The Moslem
had done so while he had control of the navi-
gation ; but the Muscovite had totally disregarded
his obligations, and suffered the channel to be
choked up by the accumulation of the deposit.
He would neither do it himself, nor permit any
other person or power to undertake the duty.
To all the remonstrances of England he has been
deaf, or worse than deaf. We might not engage
in war on that account alone, although it
entails very serious losses on our mercantile
men, diverting the trade from the Danube to
Odessa. But now that matters have become so
far involved that an account must be rendered, it
may be as well that it should comprise every un-
settled point, and that Russia should no longer be
permitted to inflict such serious injury upon the
trade and commerce of England for her own
selfish purposes. The navigation of the Danube
should be placed under more efficient guardian-
ship, if she should refuse to discharge the obliga-
tion with respect thereto freely and voluntarily
assumed.

Undeterred by the humiliating failure of the
Chaplain, and the painful exhibition made by that
Reverend Gentleman—a nobler, a more doughty
champion has rushed into the field. Lord WIL-
LIAM HENRY HUGH CHOLMONDELEY has flung
down his gage on behalf of the system practised
at Winchester Gaol, or lather on behalf of the
'Magistrates by whom the vexatious and intol-
erable restrictions—the mere publication of which
has so strongly excited the public indignation—
were sanctioned and approved. Lord CHOLMON-
DUEY, as one of these Magistrates, was himself
on trial. He was more particularly implicated,
inasmuch as it was stated on oath before Mr.
PAYNE, the Coroner, and the respectable Jury at
the Queen's Prison, when inquiring into the
causes that led to the death of WILLIAM JONES,
one of the victims of the scanty dietary and
stringent discipline of the New County Prison of
Hampshire, that the witness, WILLIAM SILLS
POULTON, had specifically complained to the Noble
Lord himself of the cruelty of his treatment,
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DELEY was then well awareofthe Winchesterthecour course pursued
towards debtor prisoners in
tile. His attention had been expressly directed
to the subject by a person actually suffering under
the grievances of which he was complaining. He
cannot, therefore, set up a plea of ignorance, like
some of the great unpaid of Leicester and Bir-
mingham. Even if so remiss in the execution of
the duties of his situation as to be perfectly un-
acquainted with the cruelties practised under his
authority, it became imperative, on the receipt of
that information, that he should institute a close
and searching inquiry into the details of the
horrible system, and bestow relief, or at least
use his best exertions to procure relief for the
unfortunate sufferer. Not having done so, he
becomes responsible for all the cruelties practised,
and must be considered a particeps crintinis with the
governor, chaplain, and other officials of that
gloomy establishment whose secrets are tardily but
surely brought to light, and held up for universal
execration.

Under such circumstances, then, we cannot
accept the vague generalities of Lord H. OHOL-
MONDELEY as a satisfactory answer to the distinct
and positive charge. Nor can we consider the
;o-called investigation as conclusive on the point.
Although the Noble Lord occupies a high social
position—although he be the heir-presumptive to
an ancient and honourable title, and wide-spread
domains—we cannot receive his crude and undi-
gested statement as sufficient to overthrow the

sworn testimony of a person who, although unfor-
tunately for himself the inmate of a debtor's pri-
son, is still a man and a gentleman, and whose
assertions, if unfounded, could be so easily and
completely rebutted. But Mr. POULTON'S ovi-
deuce was not unsupported. It received a de-
plorable corroboration in the attenuated and
worn frame that was lying in its coffin before the
jury. The mute witness, WILLIAM JONES, whose
testimony was sealed with his last breath, was
more convincing than any that could be brought
forward—even if bearing the proudest title
that could be bestowed on a subject. If, there-
fore, Lord H. CHOLMONDELEY had been as distinct
and precise in his statements as he has really been
vague and unintelligible, we could not regard the
question as decided. A more stringent and
searching investigation, conducted by parties who
had previously been totally unconnected with the
transaction, and who might therefore be supposed
to be free from bias or prejudice, might be re-
quired ; and until the report of such disinterested
and impartial judges had been obtained, the pub-
lic might be called upon to suspend their judg-
ment. But that is all. The greater the differ-
ence the more decided the issue knit between the
parties, the more imperative that further inquiry
which has been, demanded, and which cannot be
refused.
But let us ascertain what is the real value of
the statement attributed to Lord H. CuoLmoN-
DELEY. The Noble Lord, it is said, " took occa-
sion to deny the truth of the statements, made at
a recent Coroner's inquest in London, respecting
cruelties practised in Winchester Gaol. Lord
PALMERSTON had sent down one of the Inspectors
of Prisons to make inquiry. He went over
the prison with himself (Lord CHOLMONDELEY)
and Mr. TAYLOR, and had expressed himself per-
fectly satisfied, and Mr. WILLIAMS told him that
he might state that the whole was an unfounded
charge 1" He also endeavoured to cast a slur on
the conduct of the respected and experienced
gentleman by whom the inquiry at the Queen's
Pris©n was conducted, by adding—" He must be

allowed to express his surprise that a public officer

like a coroner, should have felt it to be his duty
to read and make use of an anonymous letter,
when there could be no one present on behalf of
the visiting justices to answer it." Now Mr.
PAYNE requires no advocate to defend him as to
the manner in which he discharges the duties of
his situation. If Visiting Justices were as much
beyond blame as that learned gentleman—if they

brought equal knowledge, intelligence, and im-

partiality to their bench, we might have been
spared many unpleasant commentaries. It evinces,
however, a strange degree of ignorance on the part
of a nobleman who has for so many years occupied a

a prominent position among Justices that he should
suppose a Coroner could receive no testimony incul-
pating parties who were not present before him !

Strictly speaking, it is only as a mere favour that the
Coroner receives a suggestion on the part even of
a prisoner. Besides, the anonymous letter was
only referred to for the purpose of directing the
inquiry into the suitable channel. The facts

which excited the astonishment of the Coroner, and
the indignant recommendation of the Jury, were
established on oath, in strict accordance with the
rules by which such proceedings have from time
immemorial been regulated. The envenomed
shaft which he aimed against Mr. PAYNE has,
therefore, recoiled against himself with double
force, and inflicted a heavy blow on his Lord-
ship.

But, revenons au nous moutons. What is the
contradiction which he really intends to offer ?
We do not desire to take any advantage of his
generalities. The statement was that there
was a man named WILLIAM MILLAR, who had
been 40 years in Winchester Goal, and was over
seventy-five years of age. Does he mean to
say that there is no such person, or that
the account of his prolonged incarceration is alto-
gether fabulous. If so, we have the confession of
the Chaplain acknowledging 39 years' imprison-
ment. Does he mean to assert that there is not
a bye-law to the effect that, if a debtor do not
settle his debt or make application to the Insol-
vent Court, within fourteen days, ho is to be
removed to what is termed "the convict prison ?"
Does he ignore " the D wing under the felons'

;aol ?" or can he assert that the miserable inmates

are allowed to obtain any animal food, or to
receive from friends, or purchase for themselves,
any additional comforts to those allowed by the

prison regulations ? Is the dietary of a richer or
more nutritious character than that detailed by
Mr. POULTON ? or what is the nature and amount
of the allowance given to the prisoners ? or can
he contradict the assertion of the efficient medical
officer of the Queen's Prison, that " the diet was
certainly too low for an able-bodied man ?" These
are the statements that hive excited the public
indignation, the truth and accuracy whereof Lord
H. CHOLMONDELEY has taken upon himself to
deny. Does he dare to repeat that contra-
diction clearly and explicitly, so as to have
the issue decided by an impartial tribunal ? If so,
let the investigation take place openly, not in the
gaol itself. Let it be by a party who has not for
many years tolerated the iniquitous system, and
passed it sub silentio ; and above all, let the Judge
not be prompted or earwigged by a pair of the
magistrates who have framed these horrible regu-
lations. Under such circumstances a denial may
be satisfactory, but not otherwise. We cannot
forget that the Birmingham Magistrates attempted
to defend the cruelties of Lieutenant AUSTIN-that
they declared in their report that they had found
him " faithful, energetic, and painstaking in th•
discharge of his difficult and laborious duties."
We cannot, then, wonder that Lord H. CHOL-
MONDELEY should follow the precedent, that he,
likewise, should attempt to veil the iniquities prac-
tised in the Winchester Bastile. He cannot, how-
ever, do so. He cannot keep down the natural
excitement created by these harrowing revelations.
Nor will Lord PALMERSTON be induced to suppress
the inquiry, which, if Lord H. CHOLMONDELBY
credit his own statement, he himself and his
brother Magistrates should be the first to demand,
and without which their honour cannot be satis-
factorily vindicated.

The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, accompanied
by the Earl of Dalkeith and the youthful Ladies Scott,
have arrived at Rowhill, Selkirkshire. Lord Walter
Montague Scott is on his passage to India with his regi-
ment, the 52d Light Infantry.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke aid Duchess of
Brabant and Count of Flanders, accompanied by his
Excellency M. Van de Weyer and suite, honoured the
establishment of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell, of New
Bond-street, with a lengthened visit on Tuesday, the
25th inst.
COLOSSEUM.—Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and
Duchess of Brabant and the Count of Flanders, attended
by the Count and Countess de Lannoy and Baron Prisse,
honoured the Colosseum by visiting it yesterday.
The Princess Nicholas Esterhazy has rallied within
the last few days, at St. Leonard's-on-Sea. Dr. Sey-
mour continues his attendance on her highness.
INTEREST ON EXCHEQUER-BILLS.—It appears from a
late return that in the year ended the sth of January
last the interest paid by the Government on Exchequer-
bills amounted to 403,6521.
ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE. This neat little
theatre was never put to better account than it is just
now, under the very able management of Mr. Simpson.
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bestowed upon them proves the estimation in which they
are held by the public. In addition to the Hungarian
Baid, whose execution is marked by great delicacy and
precision, and whose praises have been sounded far and
wide, there have lately been added various other attrac-
tions, which cannot fail to be highly acceptable to the
frequenters of these concerts. Among them we may
mention the Misses Brougham—two fine girls of pre-
possessing appearance, and with voices of large compass
but still of great sweetness—wilo sing with a brilliancy
and finish that always brings down loud applause ; Miss
Josvhine Braun, from Dublin, a vocalist who pleases
by her easy and effective manner of singing ; a Hun-
garian, bearing the almost unpronouncable name of Herr
Toybraijrre, who, with wonderful nimbleness, plays some
pretty airs on a peculiar kind of instrument called the
Zither Hongrois, which, as to tune and shape, bears
some resemblance to a harmonicon ; and the Brothers
Distin, whose performances on silver Sax-horns are o I
themselves sufficient to repay a visit. From this list we
have omitted M. de Valaderes, said to be an East Indian,
violinist.a and who e xThhi
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reach of the humblest, we have no doubt it will become
one of the most popular of the day.