The Sun.
London, England, 1848-07-07 00:00:00

I_l[ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Mdlle. JENNY
M THALBERG has the honour to announce th,t his GRAND
NORNINi; CONCERT will take place in the Great Concert Rowillom
of her 3lajesty's Theatre on MONDAY MORNING,JuIy 17, and
be supported by the talent cf Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
A Programme of the arrangements will be shortly announced.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRIS.
TO-MORROW EVENING will be performed Donizetti's Opera of
PASQUALE.
Norina, Madame Tadolini ; Dr. Malatesta, Signor Bellettl ; Er-
nesto, Signor Labocetti; Don Pasquale, Signor Lablache.
To conclude with the highly successful New and Original Ballet
Divertissement, by 31. Perrot, the Music by Sig. I'ugnl, entitled,
LES QUA.TRE SAISONS.
Summer, 31dlle. Carlotta Grisi ; Autumn, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati ;
WlAter, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni ; Spring, Mdlle. Cerito.
PAS.—Regne du Printemps, du Printemps, Regne de l'Ete, de
l'Ete, Regne de l'Automme, de k'Automme, Regne de l'lllver, de
i'Lliver, du l'Union des Saisons. .
Stalls,
and Tickets, to be made at the
Applications for Boxes,
Box-office of the Theatre.
Doors open at halt-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
By Commarvitit her Majesty.
MR. MACRE,IDY'S FAREWELL BENEFIT.
On 'MONDAY EVENING,
Will be performed Shakspere's Historical Play of HENRY THE
EIGHTH. Cardinal Wol,ey, Mr. M .cready.
To conclude with THE JEALOUS WIFE. Mr. Oakly, Mr.
Macreacty •

THEATRE ROYAL, HAY MARKET.
Under the Manwement cif Mr. is. Webster. sole Lessee.
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES KEAN.
• THIS EVENT G
Will iv performed a new and original Play, entitled THE WIFE'S
RFC I.ord Aldan, Mr. Howe ; Sir Walter Amyott, Mr.
Chart . Kean ; Japes Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. Drill-
d ; Is. .uiltard,•Mr. Rogers ; Lady Eveline amyott, Mrs. Charles
Kean: 24ilud, Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude, with the Comedy of THE WONDER. Don Felix,
Mr. C.. K.uan ; Don Pedro, Mr. Tilbury ; Lisardo, Mr. Webster ;
Donna Violate, Mrs. C. Kean; Flora, Mrs. Hamby.
titaie Mana,6er, air. Farrell; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
• J. T. Archer, aox-book keeper.
flexes, Ss.; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Halt-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.
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THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called HARVEST
HOME. Principal characters by Messrs. 11. Hughes, Lambert,
Wright, P. Bedford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Mrs.
Frank Matthews, Miss Turner, &c.
After which a new Farce, called GOING TO THE DERBY TILE
DERBY DAY. Mr. Jeremiah Twiddle, Mr. Wright ; Mr. John
James Chucks, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Captain Nobble, Mr. Worrell
Mrs. Chucks, Mrs. Matthews ; Mrs. Twiddle, Miss Woolgar.
To concludes with TILE HAPPY MAN.
L' Oxus, 43.; Pit, 23., Gallery, Is.
,rs open at halt-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
ki I s EVENING,
Will be performed a new comic Drama, entitled THE TUTOR'S
ASSISTANT. Characters by Messrs. Selby, C. Mathews, F. Cooke,
Roxby, Granby, Kerridge ; Mrs. C. Jones, Miss lloward, and Miss
Jane Coleman.
Alter which, THE BK(SGAR'S OPERA. Captain Macheath,
Mr. W. Harrison ; Peachum, Mr. F. Matthews ; Polly, Miss Kath-
leen Fltzwilliam ; Lucy, Madame Vestris ; Jenny Diver, Miss Jane
Coleman.
To conclude with a new comic Drama, entitled ANYTHING FOR
A CHANGE. Characters by Messrs. Harley, C. Mathews, Homer;
Mrs. L. Murray, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, and Miss arshall.
Dress Boxes, bs. ; Upper Boxes, at. ; rit, 2s. ;M Gallery, Is. No
half-price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S TIIEA.TRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duehess-street,
Portland-place.
THIS EVENING,
. .
Will' be :performed THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT.
Tiitdrh Mr. Allen ; Sulpice, Mr. Weiss ; Corporal Mr. Wynn ; Marie,
Madame Anna Thillon.
'Atter which THE SPIRIT OF GOLD. Albert, Mr. Conway ;
Ulric, Mr. J. Vining ; Carl Knockertop, Mr. Oxberry ; the Spirit of
Gold, Mdlle. Leclercq ; Aline, Mrs. Siirling.
Dress Circle, : Ilexes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

fIit:NCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
THE LAST WEEK BUT TWO.
• THIS EVENING
Thei•Entrtainments wi cmmence at half-past Seven o'clock when
Will e
be performed thll eo Play of L'ErouRNEAU. Roquet, M.
Grassot ; Felix, M. Ravel ; A drier), M. Berger ; Ounois, M. Le-
mend Lesourd, M. Augustin ; tin Facteur. M. Leineunier ; Caporal,
M. Ferdinand ; Anita, Brassine ; Adeline, Aldlle. Juliette ;
Madame Bernard, Madame Grassed.; Madame Benoit, Mdlle.
Thierret.
After which, LA RUE DE LA LUNE.
To conclude with UN ENFANTILLAGE.
,oxes, bs.; Pit, 3s. 6d.; Amphitheatre, 35.; Gallery, 23
Boxes and Stalls may be obtain,d at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
,13, Cild 'Bond-street.

• ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
ROBERT HOUDIN combines to attract crowded and fashionable
audiences at the St. James's Theatre, to witness his extraordinary
and original SOIREES FANTASTIQUES, which he will repeat
TO-MORR.O W. EVENING,
and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evenings, commencing
at Half-past Eight.
In consequence of the great demand for places, he will repeat his
MATINEESI'A. TASTIQU ES on WEDNESDAY MOR Gr next
Doors open at Two o'clock.
Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's lloyal Library,
33, Old Bond-street.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Re-engagement of Mr. T. P. COOKE.
THIS EVENING.
Will be performed a new and original Drama, in Eight Tableaux, •
pour:raying by living characters George Cruikshank's celebrated De-
signs, entitled THE DRUI.,iKARD'S CHILDRE
T. N.
Hicks Edward
Mrs.
arid
Emma Roy (the Drunkaril's Children) by Mr. N. and
R. Bonner, supported by this talented company.
After which, BLACK-EYED SUSAN. Witham, Mr. T. P. Cooke;
Black-eyed Susan, Mrs. It. Horner.
To cone-ude with THE CHATEAU D'IF ; or, the Advente of
the Count of Monte Christo. Abbe Faria, Mr. Dale ; AdventuresM
Tl Jones ; Edward Dantes—the Chevalier Monte Christo—Franooia
--Sintad the Sailor—Loupe Vampa—and Abbe Busonl, by Mr N.
T. Hicks ; Fernand, Mr. Tyndell ; Cardarouse, Mr. J. Herbert ;
Madame Vill,fort, Miss Amelia Mercer, Madame Danglers, Mrs. N.
T. Ricks; Mercodes, Mrs. R. Honner.
Manager and Treasurer, Mr. li. S. Fairbrother.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. IV. Batty.
Fourth Week of Fitzball's new and completely successful ~pectacl2,.
Unparalleled Equestrian Feats.
THIS
Will be performed, the new brilliant Spectacle, founded on Sir
Walter Scott's celebrated poetical Romance, and entitled MAR-
MION ; or, The B11:fie of Elodden Field.
To tie followed by the inimitable EQUESTRIAN and GYMNAS-
TIC EXt.RCISES in the ARENA.
To conclude with a BALLET. - •
;sox-Once open from Eleven till Five.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Attraction unprecedented.
JULLIEN and his UNRIVALLED BAND.
New Quadrille, composed expressly for the Gardens.
Engagement of Miss HUDDART.
Continuation of the Engagement of MdHe. LOVARNY.
Thu DAYLIGHT VIEW of ROME, by Danson.
Superb and Unique MENAGERIE.
Grand Display of FIREWORKS, by the Messrs. Southby.
No Extra l barge.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and
FR ID AY.
View of Rome —l'romenaoe Concerts, Vocal and Instrumental,
conducted by Mons. JULLIEN, whose splendid Band of Solo Per-
formers includes Messrs. Baker, Barrett, Bauman, George and Viotti
Collins, Cloth, Collinet, Kcenig, Laxaru,, Richartiaon, Sonnenberg,
litc.—Two Solos each Evening. —Mdlle. Lovarny will sing two fa-
vourite Songs, Miss Iluddart will sing a favourite Song, and with
Lovarny will execute an admire I Duet.—Also to be seen,
during the day, the beautiful Menagerie—Shakspere's House—The
Magic Bridge—and other novelties will be exhibited, the whole
concluding with a most magnificent and not to be rivalled display
of Fireworks, by the Messrs. Southby, representing the Girandola
daring the Holy Week at Rouse.
Gates open at Ten A. 31.. Feeding Time Five—Jullien's Concert at
a Quarter past Six—Fireworks at Half-past Nine.
Admission, as usual, One

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
No communicatio❑ can be attended to unless authenti-
cated by the name and address of the writer.
Rejected communications cannot be returned.

THE WEA'FHER.—SUN OFFICE, JULY 7.
TUER3IOkETER, Lowest, 60; Highest, 80; Noon, 73.

BAROMETER, 29.98.
WIND S.S.W.; morning, howory : afternoon, cloudy.

lIIGFI WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Mornlng .- 10 min. after 6 Evening •. 32 min. after :6

ruins by one of those appalling explosions of demo-
cracy which have latterly shaken Christendom to its
foundations. Statesmen must mecitate on these
things, they must acknowledge these things,
they must act in accordance with these things—
or perish. They must recognize a truth which
is now happily beyond contradiction, namely
that the vast and comprehensive will of a great
people can no longer be compressed within the narrow
compass of an iron and unelastic Constitution, as the
colossal Geni inthe Arabian tale was confined in the
interior of a brass pot. The sign-manual of a monarch
has no longer a power like that possessed by the seal
of the great SOLOMON. The attempt to exercise any
such restrictive authority were as mad and destruc-
tive as the stopping up of the safety-valve of some
enormous steam-engine. In speaking thus, we are
uttering no sophisms or platitudes ; Europe is our wit-
ness—that Europe upon which the doom of king. craft
is being written in awful characters, at this very
hour, by the finger of the hand of GOD.
It is at such a period as this that the English
Government is required by the English people to do
four great exigent deeds of justice. The Honourable
Gentleman the Member for Montrose is the mouth-
piece of the English people in these their memorable
and most momentous demands for political ameliora •
tion. That he is not the organ of an inconsiderable
faction, but that he is, on the contrary, the voice of
that vast bulk of the community, is proved by a variety
of indisputable evidences—by the petitions which
have poured into Parliament—by the spontaneous
meetings which have taken place throughout the
kingdom, already numbering one hundred and thirty.
And not only this, but reason and common sense tells
one that the ballot, the extension of the suffrage to
householders, the diminution of septennial to triennial
Parliaments, and the distribution of
_the country
into electoral districts are boons for which
the whole heart of England has been yearning. Be•
yond all this, it is impossible to deny that the most
intelligent politicians of the day are heart and soul in
their coincidence with Mr. Hums. Sergeant TAL•
roust"), it is true, may turn tail like a legislative pol-
troon, and suddenly, at the very moment when his
adhesion to the Liberal cause is of the most conse-
quence, transform himself into an upholder of a
system of Finality. But, thank GOD, the happiness
and the liberty of England are not dependent upon
the whims of a dramatist, or upon the voluble inconsis-
tency of a poetic barrister. The people have still left to
them men such as RICHARD COBDEN, men who in
defiance of the prejudices of oligarchism have the
courage to eulogize the aspirations of the democracy)
men who oppose to the platitudes of the Ministerial
partisan the solid and incontrovertible logic of the
citizen and the patriot. Willingly would we enter
upon a copious examination of the luminous speech
delivered last evening by the honourable and illus-
trious orator the representative of the West Riding of
Yorkshire. We regard his oration upon Parliamentary
Reform as of such remarkable importance, however,
constituting as it does the epitome of the whole ques-
tion, that we postpone all commentary upon his ar-
guments until to-morrow. We shall then demon-
strate that such innovations as those which are em•
bodied in the motion of JosErn HumE, so far from
being of a factious or frivolous character, are, lite-
rally speaking, of the very safest tendency—that ten-
dency being to enlarge the foundations of our great
and glorious Constitution.

On Wednesday we directed the public attention to
the vast importance of the inland fisheries of Ireland,
and the necessity for an immediate amendment of the
5 and 6 Victoria, c. 106, so as to render it a really
efficient measure, calculated to restore the salmon
fisheries in the various rivers to their former pro-
ductive condition. Half a century ago, these rivers
were abundantly stocked with large quantities of that
valuable fish, affording both pleasure and profit in the
capture to the inhabitants of the several districts, and
yielding a large addition to the resources of the
country, supplying the population with a
cheap, wholesome, and palatable description
of food. Since that period, however, a se-
rious diminution has taken place in the numbers
entering the fresh waters from the sea. In place of
being within therreach of the humblest, from their
extraordinary abundance and cheapness, they can
now only be procured in small quantities and at an
enormous increase of price. Every class was injured;
but for a considerable period, no active measures
were taken to provide a remedy for the acknow-
ledged evil. The inland' proprietors looked on with
apathy while bodies
,of poachers destroyed the fish
upon the spawning beds at unseasonable times, with
nets, lights, spears, gaffs, &c., &c., although every
fish thus destroyed, would have yielded an increase
of several hundredfold. It is true that some zealous
and energetic men endeavoured to arrest the work of
destruction, and to show the parties engaged therein
the gross folly of their conduct, but their exertions
being isolated, and not receiving the general support
they merited, were productive of little benefit.
Many causes contributed to produce this negli-
gence, but chiefly the practical monopoly exercised
by a few weir-owners at the mouths of the several
rivers, who not content with obtaining a fair share of
the sport, carried their works to such an extent, that
few fish could escape the wholesale slaughter. Under
such circumstances it could hardly be expected that
the inland proprietors would incur a direct expense
and trouble in putting down the poaching, when they
would subsequently be deprived of the fruits of
their exertions in a manner which they believed,
and which the law has since declared to be,
equally illegal. At length, however, a greater de-
gree of activity has become manifested. Recent de-
cisions in the law courts have shown that there is a
remedy for tke grievance ; that the salmon fishery
of Ireland may again be rendered a source of national
wealth, by a firm and efficient enforcement of the ex-
isting law, and by the legislative sanction being ob-
tained to such alterations therein as may be deemed
essential to the attainment of that object. Many in-
fluential noblemen and gentlemen have determined to
cooperate together for the purpose, and as a first
step, by the assistance of intelligent and experienced
men, they traced out the causes of the continued de-
crease, and suggested certain improvements by which
those causes should be removed. These were brought
under the notice of the Irish Executive, and a pledge
was obtained from the Earl of CLARENDON that a
Bill should be introduced into Parliament containing
the necessary enactments. But, as usual, delays
have been interposed. The session is drawing to a
close, and nothing has as yet been done towards the
accomplishment of their reasonable wishes.
Under these circumstances a memorial was yes-
terday presented to the First Lord of the Treasury,
by a deputation, consisting of many of the most in-
fluential Noblemen and gentlemen connected with
Ireland, which so fully points out the great impor-
tance of the subject, that we publish it in extenso
" We the undersigned, firmly convinced that an ac-
knowledged great, though undeveloped source of national
wealth lies dormant in our country, request the imme-
diate attention of your Lordship to this important sub-
ject— th e improvement of the salmon fisheries of Ireland.
[he Irish Executive, appearing justly impressed with
the magnitude of this question, have, after mature deli-
beration, we believe, strongly recommended the addition
of certain amendments to previous Acts, which, though
containing much intrinsic excellence, are powerless tur
want of such amendments. After repeateci conferences
with his Excellency the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, the
Lord Clarendon, and under the supposition that a Bill
was forthwith to be brought before Parliament to re-
medy existing defects, and which has ac-
tually been proposed, and, pursuant to com-
pact with Lord Clarendon, submitted to the
consideration of interested parties, many of whose re-
presentatives are at present in London, awaiting with
feelings of almost perfect unanimity, the introduction of
this promised measure, and anxious to assist the Go-
vernment in doing so, by every means in their power.
In conclusion, we earnestly expect from your Lordship's
Ministry the fulfilment of justified expectations, by im-
mediately bringing the Bill before the douse, a mea-
sure whose results will be positively beneficial to com-
merce, wal give extended employment to operatives, and
increased food to a nation."

This important document, accompanied as it was
by the energetic remonstrances of so many
influential Members of both branches of
the Legislature, must produce the most
satisfactory effect in stimulating the Government
into some degree of activity on this subject. We
trust that its fruits will be manifested during the en-
suing week, by the introduction of the required Bill.
We shall from time to time point out the nature of
the proposed amendments, and the reasons which im-
peratively call for their adoption. In the meanwhile
we shall only urge the absolute necessity of perfect
unanimity amongst all classes of Irishmen, the
humblest as well as the most exalted, on this subject.

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