The Sun.
London, England, 1849-01-25 00:00:00

THE LATE ROBERT CADELL.!:

Mr. Robert Cadell, of Edinburgh, who for the
last thirty years held a very prominent situation as
bookseller and publisher, but chiefly in connexion
with the works of Sir Walter Scott, died on the 20th
inst.' at his seat, near Edinburgh. We believe that
Mr. Cade commenced his career in a different pro-
fession, but he married the daughter of the late emi-
nent Mr. Constable, and was introduced into part-
nership with that gentleman on the retirement of Mr.
flunter, shortly after the publication of Sir Walter's
first poems, the prodigious success of which created
a new era in the bookselling business, and gave to ,
the genius and energy of Sir Walter the stimulus of
unprecedented pecuniary remuneration in addition to
accumulating literary fame.
Mr. Constable was probably the most sanguine
publisher of the age, and he was induced to offer
such sums to Sir Walter as in almost all cases bore
away the prize from all competitors. Sir Walter,
however, paid dearly in the end for the flourish of his
first issue; his own estimation of the value of his
works was excited by the soaring speculation of his
publisher, with whom he became bound up in a va-
riety of transactions which ended in the bankruptcy
or failure of all the parties concerned. This took
place at the time of the panic in the early part of the
year 1826, and it is well known that Sir Walter
Scott arranged with his creditors to pay them in full
instead of becoming bankrupt—a result to which he
had become liable by his partnership with Ballan-
tyne, the printer, but which he was most anxious to
avoid.

Sir Walter incurred this great obligation under
the idea that his continued industry and power would
enable him to achieve the task by fresh productions,
and the " Life of Bonaparte" and " Woodstock,"
produced within a short time, afterwards enabled him
to pay a handsome instalment. But a scheme of Mr.
Cadell's turned the previous productions of Sir Wal-
ter's to far better account than the subsequent novels
and tales, and, in fact, led to the accomplishment of
the undertaking of Sir Walter, for all his creditors,
whose claims were about 113,0001., have been paid in
full, and the whole domain of Abbotsford is in posses-
sion of his descendants.

it has been mentioned that Mr. Cadell was mar-
ried to the daughter of Mr. Constable, but that
lady died childless long before 1825, and Mr. Ca-
dell afterwards married Miss Mylne, who now sur-
vives him. There remained, therefore, no family tie
between the two partners at the time of the bank-
ruptcy of Constable and Co., and Mr. Constable
died two or three years after that event. At the time
of the bankruptcy it was found that there were enor-
mous stocks of Sir Walter Scott's works on hand, in
editions of various shapes and sizes, or in series of
works, which were held either by Constable and Co.,
or by Messrs. Hurst and Robinson, who became
bankrupts at the same time; and all these were
peremptorily sold off by auction in the course of 1827
and 1828 ; and it is a fact that this immense stock,
which had cost above 40,0001. in paper and print, sold
for not much more than half that sum, and created an
impression among the London booksellers that the
value of the copyrights had been worked out. Mr.
Cadell, however, clung to a very different opinion,
and having secured among the members of his own
family sufficient pecuniary support to carry out a
scheme which he had quietly and privately matured,
he first communicated it to Ballantyne, the printer,
and finding that he saw it in the same light, the two
together made a journey to Abbotsford to propound
it to Sir Walter Scott.

The public have long since seen the working of
this scheme, which consisted of a republication of the
whole series of novels in small Bvo. ss. volumes,
neatly got up, with plates and embellished title-pages,
and so arranged that the novel originally published at
a guinea and a half was presented in a convenient
form and handsome legible type for 10s., with the
additional recommendation of explanatory notes by
" the Author of Waverley." _ _

Sir Walter was induced to enter into a fresh part-
nership with Mr. Cadell for carrying out this scheme
on equal terms, Mr. Cadell engaging to supply capital
as a set-off to Sir Walter's name, influence, and
literary assistance. There were great difficulties in
the concentration of the copyrights, but that was at
last effected by the ingenious plans of Mr. Cadell and
the exertions, friends, and influence of Sir Walter
Scott; and there is no doubt that the scheme, which
has been extended to the publication of the works in
other forms also, has realised, since it began to be
carried into effect in the year 1829, not less than a
quarter of a million sterling.

COURT CIRCULAR.
WINDSOROVEDxEspir.

The Queen and Prince Albert walked this morn-
ing in the pleasure grounds of the Castle.
The Royal Family took their accustomed walking
and pony exercise.
Their Royal Highnesses the Hereditary Prince and
Princess of Parma, attended by the Lady in Waiting
on the Princess (Countess Lupez), are expected to
arrive at the Castle this afternoon on a visit to her
Majesty and the Prince.
The Countess of Jersey and Lady Clementina Vil-
liers, the Earl of Lincoln, Sir George and Lady Grey,
Sir Charles and Lady Mary Wood, and the Right
Hon. Thomas Pemberton Leigh, are also expected to
arrive this evening at the Castle.
Lady Portman has arrived to take her duty as Lady
in Waiting to the Queen.
Lord Elphiestone and Captain the Hon. J. Denman
have relieved the Earl of Morley and Colonel the
lion. A. N. Hood in their duties as the Lord and
Groom in Waiting to her Majesty.
The royal dinner party this evening will include
her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, their Royal
Highnesses the Hereditary Prince and Princess of
Parma, her Serene Highness the Princess Amelia of
Hubenlohe Schillingsfurst, the Lady in Waiting on
the Duchess of Kent, the Countess Lopez, Baroness
de Speth, the Countess of Jersey and Lady Clemen-
tina Villiers, the Earl of Lincoln, the Right Hon.
Sir George and 'Lady Grey, the Right lion. Sir
Charles and Lady Mary Wood, the Right Hon. T.
Pemberton Leigh, Mr. G. E. Anson, and Sir George
Couper.

The band of the 2d Life Guards will attend during
dinner. Her Majesty's private band will afterwards
attend in the Castle.

Lord John Russell left town yesterday morning,
for Windsor Castle, to have an audience of the Queen.
His Lordship returned to town in the afternoon.
A Committee of the Lords of her Majesty's most
Honourable Privy Council for Trade and Foreign
Plantations held a meeting yesterday at the Board of
Trade, respecting the Australian Colonies. The
Lords present were, the Right Hon. H. Lab°"here,
Earl Grey, and Sir Edward Ryan. The Committee_
met at half-past twelve o'clock, and sat Until three
o'clock.
views yesterday
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office of the Board of Trade.
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terday, at the Co.
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Sir Robert ,
departure for Gibraltar.
the. Ch.ancellor of the
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a visit to the Queen
yesteraay. he Hon. Colonel
Windsor Castle on Grey es
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mission,. T
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had also interview yesterday with the
Right Hon.
The Earl of
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night, from his seat Castle Howard,
Yorkshire.
Exchequer and Lady Mary
Wood left town yesterdayxcafternoon for Windsor
.
Castle, on a visit to liar Majesty.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial
Office from the Governors of New Zealand, Ceylon,
Hong Kong, the Mauritius, the Falkland Islands, and
Malta, and also from the Lord High Commissioner of
the 'lonian Islands.
Dispatches were sent off yesterday evening from
the Colonial Office, for the Governors of Malta, Cey-
lon, and Hong Kong.
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LONDON WEDNESDAY CONCERTS.—The tenth con-
cert of tho series passed off last night with all the eclat
which attends these delightful entertainments. Miss
Lucombe made her first appearance, and was encored in
the ballad of " The Breeze," from Auber's opera of
Haydee. The directors announce the re-appearance, at
the next concert, of the veteran Braham, who will sing,
among other music, a duet with Mr. Sims Reeves, " U
Albion," and the new duet, " A father's blessing," com-
posed expressly for these singers by Ur. Lavenu.
Jenny Lind went to Norwich on Saturday, wits
the kind intention of singing at two concerts for the
benefit of the churches of the city. She was hospit-
ably entertained at the Bishop's palace, and a num-
ber of gentleman waited upon her to beg her accept.
auce, of a shawl, and some other articles of Norwich
manufacture.
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THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
During the Recess this Theatre has been entirely re-decorated, the
Original designs by Digby Wyatt, Esq , executed by Mr. Sang. A
new Stage, Curtain, Act Drop, and Chandelier. An approved sys-
tem of Ventilation, &c., &c. The Private Boxes enlarged, Backs
added to the Seats, and Stalls
THIS E rendVENDered moTOre comfortable.
Will be performed a new Drama, founded on Mr. Dickens's Christ-
mas Book, entitled THE HAUNTED MAN. Mr. Rediaw, Mr.
Hughes : the Phantom. Mr. 0. Smith ; A. Tetterby and Ce,, Mr.
Wright ; the Boy. Miss E. Chaplin ; 3,111iy, Miss Woolgar ; Mrs. Tet-
terby, Mrs. F. Matthews.
To be followed by THE ENCIUNTED ISLE. Alonzo, Mr. Paul
Bedford; Prospero, Mr. 0. Smith ; Ariel, Madame Celeste.
To conclude with a neFarce called SLASHER AND CRASHER.
Mr. Slasher, Mr. Wright; Mr. Crasher, Mr. Paul Bedford.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee. Mr. Charles Mahe 'As.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a new and original petite Comedy, entitled
WHO SPEAKS FIRST ?
After which, a new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE KING OF
THE PEACOCKS. Characters by Messrs. Harley, John Reeve,
Selby, H. Hall, Marshall, and H. Marshall ; Miss Kathleen Fitzwil-
lam, Miss L. Howard, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss Marshall, Miss L.
Marshall, Miss Coleman, and Madame Vestris.
To conclude with AN APPEAL TO T HE PCfBLIC.
Dress coxes, 55.; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s ; Gallery, ls. No
'staff-price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Welling to- street, is open to the
public every day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEAT
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.
During the Recess this Theatre has been re-decoratedA and
new embel-
Chan-
lished in a superb and costly manner ty Mr Ilurwitz.
delier has been fitted, and the best airan.e, men ts have been made for
the due Ventilation of the Theatre, and the couuort and convenience
of the audience.

THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a new Opera, entitled MARIE, THE FOUND-
LING OF TILE LAKE.
To conclude with a new grand Pantomime, entitled BLUFF
KING HAL ; or, Harlequin and the Charmed Arrow. Harlequin,
Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Clown, Mr. Fleamore ; Sprite,
Mr. De Barr ; Columbine, 3liss Fawcett.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
THIS EVENING, a Grand JUVENILE NIGHT, being the Last.
'Nader the P_Ltronage of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness
Prince Nibert, &c.
Emormous success of the Holiday Novelties, the most astounding in
the Metropolls.--A gorgeous Spectacle.—Miss Woolford on the
Tight-rope.—ltrilliant Scenes of the Arena.—A new comic Pan-
tomime.

THIS EVENING,
The curtail will rise at a Quarter to Seven o'clock precisely to the
magnificent Spectacle of the
WARS OF THE JEWS : or, The Fall of Jerusalem.
After which, Miss Woolford on the Tight-rope.
To be followed by an Inimitable display of SCENES IN THE
CIRCLE, supported by the first Equestrian talent of the day.
To conclude with a new Equestrian Pantomime, entitled BOLD
ROBIN HOOD ; or, The Pretty White Horse and Enchanted Prin-
cess of Sherwood Forest.
Box-office open from Eleven till Five.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

TO CORRESPONDE.N S.
flo communication can be attended to unless authenti-
cated by the name and address of the writer.
Rejected communications cannot be returned.

THE WEATHER.—Sum OFFICE, JANUARY 25.
TiteamoNETEit, Lowest, 46 ; Highest, 49 ; Noon, 51.

BAROMETER, 30.17.
19irnip S.W. ; fresh gales and squally.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tim DAY —Morning, 36 min. after 2 I Evening, 55 after 2
To-Ifoisow—Morning, 12 min. after 3 I Evening, 30 min. after 3

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