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past, in order to ascertain to whose abuse of trust it
increased, c roewa si en dg,
it is principally owing to . the conduct of the
members •of the Legislature 'themselves, who
abusing the legislative power with which they were
entrusted, sacrificed the public good to their own
private and pecuniary advantage, and extorted large
sums of money from the various companies as hush-
money, to prevent opposition. Fraser gives many
instances of these corrupt practices on the part of
Noble Lords and Hon. Members. We quote one
which is so flagrant that vie think the House of Lords
ought, if it has any regard for its own character, to
at once institute an inquiry into the circumstances of
the case ; and if the charge shall not be disproved they
ought then to mark, in some especial manner, their
sense of the conduct of a Peer who uses his legislative
powers, not for the purpose of maintaining and pros
moting-the national interests, but to serve his per-
sonal pecuniary ends.
" When the first Bill to make a railway from London
to Birmingham was brought into Parliament, a great
majority of the public looked upon the whole scheme
with doubt and aversion. The plan was new—that was
enough to excite opposition in many men. It was not
only new, but extraordinary, wonderful. The rate of
speed promised was terrific, and, consequently, not a
little of contempt and fear entered into the opposition
raised. But there were interests opposed which induced
some persons to watch these proceedings, certainly with
emotions of fear—of fear, not lest the plan should fail,
but lest it should succeed. Among these were the great
canal proprietors, and of these proprietors the richest
and most powerful was a member of the House of
Lords. Thu first Bill was thrown out in the Lords.
The sum spent in this first unsuccessful attempt was
enormous, and the public are daily paying for that loss
in the shape of increased fares, and the shareholders in
the shape of decreased dividends. The next year
another another Bill was proposed. The opposition in
the Lards had been conciliated. What does ' concili-
ated' mean? Bought off. This was not the case of a
man whose land was injured directly by the passage of
the railway through it; it was that of a rival, whose
less efficient means of carriage were supposed likely at
once to be superseded by a more efficient and rapid
mode of conveyance. This was, therefore, no ease for
compensation. Every high road had precisely the same
claim as the noble proprietor's canals, but no one pro-
poses to compensate the proprietors of the highway
trusts. Their property has be.ni destroyed in
many cases, by the new mode of travelling, and the
public has never dreamed of paying for that loss.
Every improvement is attended with the same evil, and
every proprietor of a machine, superseded by one more
useful and effective, has just as equitable a claim for
compensation as the noble proprietor of canals which
were aboutto be injured by the introduction of railways.
But the possessors of these machines aro not Peers of
Parliament—they have no means of harassing and op-
posing the inventors of the superior instruments which
work them mischief, and they cannot, therefore, corn
marid the compensation which a Noble Lord, in the case
before us, complacently put into his pocket.
"The evil hero was not confined to the payment of this
one sum. It was extended in various ways, and infected
as with a moral pestilence all classes, who now began to
take an interest in this new mode of conveyance. A
man of great power, station, and wealth, bad set this
bad exemple; and there was no want of followers in
this course of unjust acquisition. This .first case was
peculiar, because it was a clear and naked case .of buying
off opposition. The sum was enormous which was
offered and accepted; and the mode of payment at once
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through the Lords."

An opera, by Flotow, the composer of Stradella,
was produced here by the German company last night
with the most complete success. It is entitled Martha,
or the Market of Richmond. Of the plot it is unne-
cessary to speak, inasmuch as it is literally the same
as that of Balt'e's opera, the Maid of Honour, which
was so successful on its first production at Drury-
lane Theatre, under Jullien's management. The
same plot also formed the subject of a ballet, Hen-
rietta, or the Statute Fair, at the same theatre, in
Which Clara Webster, the danseuse who was unforr
tunately burnt to death while performing there, made
a very favourable impression on the public. Although
the plot has thus become familiar, the music of the
German composer has a freshness and vivacity which,
after the weak specimen of his powers in Stradella,
was as unexpected as it was gratifying. He has
been fortunate, also, in having his music interpreted
by artists who entered thoroughly into the spirit
of the opera, and made it the most pleasing
of any which has been performed during the
present visit of the German company. Great atten-
tion has also been bestowed on the production of
Martha, the scenery, dresses, and accessories being
complete even fo the introduction of the horses on
which Plunkett (Herr Karl Formes) and -Lyonel
(Herr Bahrdt) ride to the fair. To this attention to
the minor accessories of the opera, as well as to the
excellent singing of the principal characters, the great
success of last evening must be attributed. The part
of the Maid of Honour was taken by Mdlle Romani,
who acted and sung with great energy and gained
considerable and well deserved applause. A well-
known melody, " The last Rose of Summer," has been
introduced into the opera by Flotow, and Mdlle.
Romani sang the air with so much feeling as to com-
mand an unanimous encore. Madame Marlow, who
was the waiting maid, entered thoroughly into the
spirit of the character. Her vivacity and archness, and
the easy style in which she executed some difficult pas-
sages in the music of her part, appeared to be thoroughly
appreciated by the audience, and she was greatly
applauded. Herr Karl Formes was the Farmer
Plunkett, and his rich bass voice could hardly be
heard to more advantage than in the. drinking song,
" Laszt mich Euch fragen," &c., in the opening scene
of the third act—an air in praise of "malt and hops,"
which met with an unanimous encore, and had
nearly been demanded again. Herr Bahrdt, as Lyonel
(the lover), had ample opportunities for the display
of a very sweet tenor voice, of which he availed him-
self satisfactorily. He was encored in the Spinning-
wheel duet with Herr Formes, " Iramer munler
dreh das Radchen," in the second act, where they
instruct the Maid of Honour and her attendant how
to perform the duties of the farm-house. All the
concerted pieces were given with great effect, and
the chorus, as usual, distinguished themselves by the
energy and exactness with which they executed the
music—being encored in the " Madchen bray and
treu," &c., in the first act, and greatly applauded
throughout. We ought not to omit in our notice the
quaint and effective manner in which Herr Kuchler
performed the minor part of Lord Tristan. Without
overacting the part of the fop, he made it very
amusing. The opera is likely to prove the most
attractive of the series.

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VAUXHALL GARDENS.

It is a matter of no small gratification, at this de-

lightful season of the year, to know that Vauxhall
still survives with all its wonted splendour and at-
tractions, and bids fair, from the auspicious opening
last night, to have a prosperous season, worthy the
palmiest days of the royal property. This, perhaps,
may be owing to the gardens being placed in the
hands of entirely new proprietors, who have gone to
great outlay in renovating and improving them, and
have shown a degree of zeal and enterprise which can
only be adequately met by entire success. One con-
siderable improvement is the opening of the Italian
Walk, which fur several years has been almost en-
tirely closed, and its continuation round the back of
the Waterloo Ground, thus giving to the gar-
dens a more extended appearance, and allowing
visitors to have the full scope of the grounds
for promenade. The covered avenues have been en-
tirely re-decorated, presenting, when lighted up, a
most brilliant appearance, and the walks which are
covered with a soft and agreeable kind of sand, beau-
tifully laid out with flowers, statues, lamps, and
fountains. The entertainments commenced with a
vocal and instrumental concert—consisting of fifty
performers, under the very able direction of Mr. A.
Lee, the composer—which gave the most unbounded
satisfaction. The National Anthem which first
greeted the ears of the company, was given with
great force and ability, and produced a most furious
applause. Mr. Ross, of comic-tragic celebrity, who
gave several most exciting and humourous songs and
recitations, will, no doubt, be a great acquisition to
the Gardens. The entertainments in the Rotunda
Theatre, with Auriol's troupe of French
equestrians, were of a
most superior description.
The drolleries and tricks of Auriol the clown;
achieved as they were with so much precision and
agility, created roars of laughter and applause, and
the wonderful and almost supernatural feats of young
Hernandez on horseback were applauded to the echo.
A magnificent representation of the palace and
gardens of Versailles, with the basin of Neptune and
fountains of real water, was
given after the scenes in
the circle, by means of a new and brilliant species of
illumination. The fireworks followed, and then came
the dancing upon the platform in front of the or-
chestra and in the ball-room, which, it would appear,
was by ho means considered the least part of the
entertainment. There was a novelty in the introduc-
tion of several French vivianderes into the gardens,
prettily dressed, who, to the astonishment of the
company, offered, with a winning smile, bouquets and
bonbons, and shunned the idea of payment. One we
were told, was present at the death of the Archbisin p
of Paris. The gardens were very much crowded.

HERR ERNST'S CONCERT.—This distinguished vio-
linist gave a concert last evening at the Hanover-
square Rooms, which was very fully and fashionably
attended. The programme comprised performances by
Ernst—a host in himself—Halle, Pischek, JettysTreffe,
Miss Dolby, and Herr Damcke ; and the selection was
well calculated to display their powers, vocal and instru-
mental. Halle exhibited his great executive powers in
Mendlessohn's Concerto in G minor, and was enthusias-
cally applauded. Pischek sang Meyerbeer's " Monk"
in magnificent style, besides taking part in a duo
from Belisario, with Herr Damcke. Treffz was en-
cored in one of her charming German songs, and fairly
captivated the audience by her exquisite delivery of the
English ballad " Home, sweet home," and she also sang
in a duet with Miss Dolby. The last-mentioned lady
sang Holmes's ballad, " Scenes of childhood," and the
aria " Ciel pietoso." Ernst was received enthusiastically.
Besides the allegro pathetique and the airs liongrois,
which he has already played here, be gave for the first
time in England a composition of his own, entitled a
rondo Popageno, not founded, as the name might imply,
upon any air in the Zaubeiflote, but introducing an
effect with the piccolo, similar in character to that which
accompanies Papageno's song. This composition, which
is calculated to display the most startling characteristics
of Ernst's style, with many of his most bizarre effects,
was enthusiastically received and redemanded; as was
also another piece, afonsfasia on airs from Bellini's Pirate.
The concert went off with great éclat, as indeed was in-
evitable from the quality of the talent engaged.
LONDON SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY. —Last
evening a performance was given by this Society, the
proteeds of which were to be given to Mr. Surman, the
conductor, as an acknowledgment of his gratuitous ser-
vices in that capacity. The programme presented no
feature of novelty. The first portion of the performance
consisted of the first and second parts of Haydn's
enthusiastic applause.
oratorio The Creation; and it concluded with the second
part of The Seasons, by the same composer. The
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and Mr. Lockey.
CREMORNE GARDENS. ,—This p e lac ... , which is now
in the best possible order, was last evening crowded with
people desirous of witnessing the balloon ascent of Lieu-
tenant Gale, and of partaking of the other amusements
furnished by the proprietor. The ascent took place
shortly after seven o'clock, the balloon taking a direction
towards the north-west, and continuing in sight for a
considerable length of time. When at a great height
above the earth Lieutenant Gale performed hie really
terrific feat of descending from the upper car to the
lower one by means of a rope ladder, discharging fire
To
works and ascending to the upper car. -e great
attraction of the evening was, however,
the representa-
tion of the siege of Moulton. The fortress is erected in
the grounds on a largo scale--soldiers are seen storming
the. breaches, and cannon and all the attributes of a
siege are depicted with a fidelity which renders the illu-
sion complete. Fireworks and all the proper appliances
.of such a representation are of course introduced. For
those who do not delight in war and martial turmoil
there are other exhibitions almost of endless variety--
dwarfs, the largest horse in the world, acrobat per-
formers, theatrical representations, illuminated walks,
statues, and tableaux of statues by Mr. T. Thompson,
the original depictor of living classic groups. The band
is a very good one. This is one of the best conducted
places of public amusement in London. Mr. Lewis, who
is well known to the public as a master of the ceremo-
nies, is engaged, and performs his somewhat onerous
' duties in a very satisfactory manner.
Sir Herbert Maddock had an interview with Earl Grey
yesterday at the Colonial-office.

W alluded in our leading article of Satur-
day to the admirable paper on the Hungarian
question, which is to be found in the present num-
ber of Fraser. It is an excellently argued and
excellently written paper, and should be atten-
tively studied by all who desire to make themselves
acquainted with the subject. "The Unseen Charities
of London". is an admirable paper on the less obtru-
sive charities, such as the "Nursing Sisters," and "the
Refuge for the Houseless Poor," which are such an
honour to our metropolis. We am glad to find these
charities thus brought prominently forward into
public notice. Ensign Faunce continues his " Peace
Campaigns," and as a contrast we have an excellent
paper on the wat campaigns of the Macedonians and
the English in the Punjaub. In the " Current
History" of the month, Fraser, in allusion to Mr.
Roebuck's Epeech on Irish affairs, says :--
"But he Rot the less deserves the thanks of the Eng-
lish people, who are willing enough to pinch themselves
in order to save their fellow-creatures from starving, but
have no idea of being taxed that Irish landlords may re-
ceive their arrears of rent."

These are the words of truth and the words of jus-
tice, and we believe express exactly the feelings of the
people of England on the question of Irish distress, and
Irish landlordism.

SIIARPE' S LONDON MAGAZINE.
However much authors may doubt the assertion, it
is far more agreeable to us critics to commend than
to censure, hence we have observed with pleasure
the gradual improvement of Sharpe's London Maga-
zine, which is now one of the very best of the lighter
periodicals. The June number contains a brief de-
scription of the narrow escape of two Indiamen from
the perils of the Goodwin Sands, illustrated by a
very beautiful steel engraving, which represents " the
Westminster and Claudine ashore near Margate;"
the old ballad of the " Cruel Sister," with one of
Corbould's fanciful illustrations, in which the incon-
stant Knight appeals like Macheath dividing his at-
tentions between the rival beauties; a continuation of
the very interesting " History of a Household ;" and
the inimitable " Journal of Milton's Wife," as ad-
mirable an imitation in its way as the:renowned Diary
of Mr. Pips. Of a more instructivr character are
" Stray Notes on the British Museum and its Lite-
rary Curiosities ;" " Science on the Glaciers ;" "The
Panorama of Pompeii ;" and some interesting reviews
on recently published memoirs and travels, " Prince
Ruert," " Adalbert of Prussia," " Central Austra-
lia," and others. From a very excellent tale, " Ren-
der to every Man his Due," we extract the following
truthful passage :
" One of the brightest stars in our literary hemis-
phere has lately given us his view of the ' battle of life.'
It is full of those touches which mark the master-hand;
but it is not the battle of life, but at best a slight, though
spirited, skirmish at the outposts. The real battlarof:
life is fought over the poor man's hearthstone; and the-
elements of the conflict are found in his struggles to make
his slender means supply the necessaries of life to his
dependent family—in the self-denial which abridges even
some of these, in order that a trifle may be saved to
give the minds of his little ones such culture as may
bring them up in the fear of God and man—in the pa-
tience with which he submits to still fUrther privations,
as the wants of those cherished ones grow more nume-
rous, while no exertion that he can make will enlarge
his scanty means; but, on the contrary, the sinews that
are beginning to feel the approach of age, or, it may be,
are enfeebled by sickness, require a double effort to
perform their usual labour, and hint significantly of the
time when its recompense will be diminished—in his I
strenuous exertions to ward off the approach of that
dreaded period which, nevertheless, comes on, slowly
but unerringly, like the tide to its mark—in the alter-
native faintings of spirit and renewals of hope; now
giving up all for lost, now taking courage and bracing
every energy for the conflict; and often wrestling at
once with poverty, with sickness, with bereavement,
with the ruin of his best prospects, with the oppressor's
wrong and the proud man's contumely, and worse thtji
them all, were their strenghth multiplied tenfold, with
the dark temptations to tree himself from the crushing
burthen by unhallowed means: to east off his integrity;
to forfeit his good name among men; to avenge himself,
no matter at what cost, on that society which seems to
have cast him from its bosom as a viper, and would,
therefore, be but fitly repaid by the viper's sting. It is
in these circumstances, and such as these, that man
really and truly fights the battle of life: frequently con-
tending for existence in its most literal sense, and often
against fearful odds, till the last and most terrific strug-
gle of all, even that with death, closes the mighty con-
test. And if it has been fought in the spirit which be-
seems a good soldier of the cross, there beams on his
dying eyelids a vision of bright winged messengers sent
to greet the faithful warrior with the wreath of triumph
and the palm of victory."

THE UNITED SER VICE.
One of the most interesting articles in this maga-
zine is a " History of the Canncn," written by the
President of the French Republic' while a prisoner
at Ham, in 1844. The tale of "Half-pay on the
Pave" finishes in a manner likely to suit all lovers of
romance. "A Narrative of a Visit to the King of
Ashantee," by Captain Wright, "Jetsam and Flot-
sam, or Gleanings along Shore," in which the wreck
and total destruction of a schooner is very graphically
described, and various papers of a military or nautical
interest are to be found in the June number of this
double natured periodical.

THE METROPOLITAN.
The Metropolitan opens with a very excellent arti-
cle entitled " Macaulay the Historian," which is at
the same time a just panegyric on the historian of
James 11., and a criticism on the critic of the
Quarterly.

TIIE SPORTING REVIEW.
The Sporting Review for June, which makes its
appearance just after Epsom and just before Ascot,
ought to be, without doubt, the most attractive num-
ber of the year. No such :peculiar attractions are,
however, to be met with in the magazine now before
us. It contains the usual quantunz of light reading
and pleasant information on sporting matters, and
nothing more, save one half page on the " State of
the Odds," and a few lines of versification entitled
"Epsom Downs," which have nothing to recommend
them. The illustrations consist of an engraving of
an excellent picture of Cooper's " Within Range,'
and the "Harrier Kennel." The Sporting Review
for July will, perhaps, give us some of the recent
" favourites."

THE BELLE ASS'EMBLEE.
The Belle Assembles for June has a portrait of
" Madge Wildfire :" the unnatural brilliance of the
poor maniac's eyes is well depicted, but produces a
painful effect. Elizabeth Youatt contributes one of
her graceful papers, entitled " Reminiscences of
Folkstone;" a little incident in these reminiscences
elicits from a poor man the sadly truthful exclamation,
" It's easy for the rich to bid the poor be thankful."
The third number of an interesting and instructive
series, " Tales of the Passions and Sentiments," con-
tains a very mournful story. The two mottoes at
the head of this tale—" Talent without patient dili-
gence and strong concentrative energy for its guides,
is but an ignis fatuus to lead men's; brains astray,"
and those lines of L. E. L.'s—'

" I dreamed a dream that I had flung a chain
Of roses round Love. I awoko and found
I had chained Sorrow,"
foretel the ignoble character of the hero and the un-
happy history of the heroine. Mrs. Newton Cros-
land has written some beautiful and complimentary
verses to the celebrated American actress, Mrs.
Mowatt, which appear in the June number of the
ikile Assenzblee.