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London, England, 1848-07-04 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 4, 1848.

don, himself a resident planter, and cultivating his own
estate in Jamaica. That Hon. Gentleman said, speak- i
ing of the agricultural state of the parish of St. Andrew,
that in 1&12 it contained twenty-two sugar estates, which
yielded 3,000 hogsheads of sugar at 60,0001., and with
the rum, &c., produced altogether 175,000/. per annum;
whereas in 1847 there were only twelve estates, yielding
only five hogsheads of sugar, the entire income amount-
ing to 15,9001., showing a deficiency in the annual pro-
duction of that single parish of 159,0001. The
same gentleman went on to say, that he himself
was a ruined man—that the estate which some years
ago gave him an income of 10,000!., did not now
produce as many pence. This was strong evidence to
show that the residents were suffering just as much as
the owners of estates residing in this country. He re-
gretted to be obliged to say that the Noble Lord at the
head of the colonial department seemed much disposed
to act the part of a dictator, and assume the power of
governing these colonies according to his own will, pay-
ing no attention to the statement of the planters or go-
vernor. He would not impute to Lord Grey, or the
Under Secretary, that which was imputable to the office
itself, which he regarded as the worst administered of
the Government departments, owing in a great degree
to the diversity of interests concerned, the number
of our colonial possessions, and the utter impossi-
bility of any one man, however great his talents,
usefully and efficiently to superintend them all. He
saw no reason why there should not be a board con-
stituted for the colonies similar to the Board of Admi-
ralty. But to return to the condition of the colonies, he
found that within the last seven years there had been a
dienunition in West India exports alone of 1,069,000!.
He would not now enter into the question of free trade,
falsely so called—free imports, he would rather call it,
or unlimited encouragement to foreign manufactures.
It was said that the continuance of protection would be
a retrograde movement as regarded free trade; but he
contended that there could be no free trade without
strict reciprocity, thereby producing cheap prices and
cheap labour. The free-trade party—the Manchester
party, he would call them—invariably argued as though
cheap prices would be an advantage; but it was of much
more importance to the labourer to have constant em-
ployment and remunerative wages, than to be enabled
to bay his sugar at a penny or twopence per pound
cheaper. Admitting the disturbing influences of the
destruction of the potato crop in 1846, a bad harvest
and the consequent mercantile depression, he was still
convinced that the longer free trade measures were
persisted in, the greater would be the difficulties
in which the country would be involved. Calico,
which a few years ago cost 12d. or 13d. a yard, was now
produced at Manchester for 21d. Supposing a further
reduction to 1 how was the manufacturer to be remu-
nerated for his capital, and at the same time give good
wages to his labourer? At the bidding of the econo-
mists, protection had been taken away from some in-
terests; the consequence was mutual jealousy amongst
all interests, and a desire to deprive those of 'protection
which still enjoyed it. He did not advocate protection
for the sake of the landed interest, the Westlndians, or
the shipowners; but for the sake of supporting the sys-
tem under which this country existed, and enabling it to
yield the vast amount of taxation which it had to bear.
Already the effects of free trade had been manifest in the
revenue; and while rejoicing to hear the statement
which the Chancellor of the Exchequer had made in
his second budget on Friday night, he was still op-
posed to any further relaxation of protection. As to the
West Indies, sound policy and the interests of the em-
pire at large demanded that they should have a pro-
tection of 10e. for fully six years, to enable them success-
fully to struggle with the intense competition of slave-
labour. The proposition of the Government assumed
that our colonists would eventually be able to compete
with Cuba and Brazil, by a very slight increase of the
existing differential duties. This was nothing more than
"letting them down easily," and their ultimate ruin
would be inevitable. He regarded these colonies as a
main source of wealth and power to this country; he
therefore objected to do anything injurious to their in-
terests, which might perhaps convert them into open
hostility, and lead to their becoming appendages of
another nation. There was a general impression in the
colonies that injustice had been done them by Parlia-
ment. How would the Government proceed if they re-
solved on stopping the supplies? In British Guiana
they had already refused to vote the supplies for more
than three months; and if this example were acted on,
the Government might find themselves in an extremely
difficult position. The Honourable Member for
Northampton had said that there was no bargain with
the colonies at the time the Emancipation Act was
passed; but if no bargain, there had certainly been a
contract, both in 1834 and since, to the effect that the
West Indians should be protected against the slave
islands, by having a preference for their produce
in the home market. This principle had been recog-
nised over and over again by the various ministers who
had held office down to 1845, and ratified by large ma-
jorities of the House. Now it was said we could not
exclude slave-grown sugar, on account of certain treaties
with the United States and Venezuela, which admitted
their produce on the terms of the most favoured nations.
But why on this account throw the sugar trade into the
hands of the Cubans and the Brazilians, to whom we
owed no obligation? He admitted that those who sat on
his side of the House differed as to the amount of pro-
tection necessary; but that difference was no greater
than existed amongst the supporters of Ministers. He
rejoiced that the question had at length been placed on
such a footing that the House must either affirm the
proposition of Government or the recommendations of
the West Indian committee; and he should have no hesi-
tation in giving his support to the later. That committee
had been fairly constituted; it consisted of men fully
competent to deal with the question; its inquiries had
been most extensive and laborious; and yet the Noble
Lord at the head of the Government treated its recom-
raendations with absolute neglect. What would the
West Indiana think of such conduct as this?—(Hear.)
He for one would not vote for an additional farthing
towards the cost of sending labourers to the colonies,
convinced that such a measure would only aggravate the
distress of the colonists.
Mr. A. OSWALD said the Government had de-
parted from the Bill of 1146, and had thereby admitted
the necessity of increased protection. He (Mr. Oswald)
had voted for the Bill of 1846; but that was owing to
his being without the information which bad been sup-
plied him by the West Indian Committee.—(Hear.)
Amongst the press, metropolitan and provincial, there
was a universal chorus of dissent from the Government
i
plan. Was the House to sing another song? If so, t.
was high time to take into consideration the proposal of
the Hon. Member for Montrose. Seeing nothing before
him but the plan of the Government and the recom-
mendation of the Committee, he was prepared fully to
support the latter, heedless of any taunt ot inconsistency
that might be directed against him.—(Hear, hear.) He
feared there was too much inconsistency in that
House.— (Laughter.) He found from the Economist
newspaper that the production of the West Indies had
decreased one-half between 1834 and 1841, owing
to the inadequate supply of labour, and the pre-
vious unwholesome stimulus of protection. He be-
lieved the former to be the true and the sole reason.
For this injustice the House was responsible,
and must pay the price. He represented a large
constituency (Ayrshire), but did not believe that any
old woman there would like to have sugar fur her tea or
her " whiskytoddy" a penny a pound cheaper, if thereby
an injustice was inflicted on others.—(Hear, hear.) He
would answer for the same feeling existing in the mind
of every man, woman, and child, engaged in manufac-
tures in the county he represented. What might be the
case at Manchester he could not say. An eminent Scot-
tish mercantile firm, whose founders had left an ample
fortune, had recently succumbed to the pressure ; and,
in the circular to their creditors they attributed their
failure to the measures of 1846.—(Hear, hear.) As to
the increase in the slave trade, no doubt could be enter-
tained by any one who looked at the return which had
been published. The Honourable Member for Man-
chester (Mr. Bright) had vainly attempted to show that
the slave trade could not have increased in 1846, in con-
sequence of the measures of 1846; but had he overlooked
the possibility of intelligence being sent out to the Ha-
vanuah that the measure was likely to pass? The Right
Hon. Baronet (Sir R. Peel) had anticipated the time
when slavery would be extinct ; but that happy period
had been anticipated long ago, even by Curran, and he
feared it was still very far distant.—(Hear.)
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that
the proposition of the Hon. Baronet the member fur
Droitwitch was to reduce the duty on colonial sugar
from 14s. to 10s., instead of 135., as proposed by the
Government, thus making a differential duty of 103. be-
tween colonial and foreign sugar. The Hon. Baronet
proposed this duty for an indefinite time, and in the
course of his speech he anticipated the objections that
would probably be urged against his proposition on the
ground of its being detrimental to the consumer and re-
venue. On both these grounds he objected to the Hon.
Baronet's proposal. He admitted that the Government
ought to attend to the interests of the West India body;
but the interest of the great body of consumers in this
country was not to be neglected or left out of considers-
tion.—(Hear, hear.) He certainly was not prepared to
support a system of protection which would permanently
increase the cost of a necessary article to the consumers
of this country for the exclusive benefit of the West
India body.—(Hear, hear.) The Hon. Gentleman who
spoke last said that there was no sacrifice made by the
people of this country. That might be the opinion
of the old ladies of Ayrshire, who could pay for the sugar
that sweetened their tea and whisky toddy ; but he
did not think it was the opinion of the bulk of the popu-
lation there. If the Hon. Gentleman referred to a paper
which had been laid on the table of the House, he
would find that the people of this country paid in, the
year 1841 no less than 3,800,000!. more for their sugar
than they would have done if there had been no protec-
tion. In 1842 they paid 3,600,000/. more; and in 1843
they paid 3,400,0001. This, with the 20,000,000/. which
had been paid in consequence of the Act of Emancipa-
tion, was a pretty substantial proof of the sympathy of
the people of this country with the West Indian body.
Ile was not prepared to say that they ought not to be.
put for a time in a position to enable them to compete
with slave-growing countries; but the country and the
House had decided that protection as a permanent sys-
tem should cease. As he was not prepared to ask for
that protection which he once enjoyed as a landlord, so
he was not prepared to allow a system of permanent
protection for the West Indians. The Honourable Gen-
tleman opposite had commented on Members of the
Government for remarking on the extravagant sys-
tem of management adopted by the West In-
dian planters. They had said nothing but what
had been given in evidence by those planters themselves,
He should rather think that was a source of hope, be-
cause it held out the prospect, under a more economical
system, of being able to compete with slave-growing
countries ; and he was glad to find that the Hon. Mem-
ber for Guilford was ot opinion that before long free-
labour sugar would ho the cheapest in the world. His
main objection to the Honourable Baronet's proposal
was ou the score of the revenue. Speaking on this

sabject, he begged to assure the Right Honourable Gen-
tleman who presided over the Miscellaneous Estimates
Committee, who seemed to think that he had east a slur
upon the Committee, that he never felt it would be lair
on the part of the Government to throw upon them the
responsibility of making reductions, and that they
ought to relieve the Government from the responsi-
bility of doing what they could in that respect.
The Honourable Baronet seemed to think that he mis-
represented the probable loss to the revenue in the
first instance. What he said was, thatthe probable loss
at first, if the proposal of the Committee were adopted,
would be 960,0001. ; and that the first loss by the
proposal of the Government would be only 240,0001.,
and that it would be much easier to make up the one

than the other. The loss could only be made up from
increased consumption, and the proportion in which fo-
reign and colonial sugar entered into that consumption.
The Hon. Baronet, who followed the estimates of the
Committee, estimated the consumption of the country
next year at 325,000 tons. He considered that estimate
an excess—he had no hopes that the consumption would
reach that quantity. It would give an increase of con-
,sumption of 35,000 tons in one year. If the Hon. Baro-
net referred to the increase of former years he would
find nothing to justify that calculation, with the excep-
tion of the year 1845, when there was an increase of
33,000 tons. But the Hon. Gentleman must recollect that
that was a year in which the sugar duties were largely
reduced, in which free-labour sugar was admitted, and
that it was a year of considerable prosperity. There was
every possible circumstance that could tend to promote
consumption in that year ; but they had no reason to
expect the same circumstances would exist next year.
In other years the increase was 17,000 tons, 12,000,
11,000, 23,000, 17,000, 29,000. The average increase
was about 20,000 tons, and was the highest amount of
consumption which they could expect. He thought the
Hon. Gentleman was mistaken with regard to the pro-
portion in which foreign and colonial sugars would enter
into consumption. The Hon. Gentleman estimated the
probable import from the West India colonies next year
at 20,000 tons ; and the report of the Committee stated
that the stock of colonial sugar in hand was from 60,000
tons to 65,000 tons, giving a total amount of 265,000
tons of colonial sugar. Now, it must be remembered
that the holders of sugar would have every possible
inducement to enter the utmost possible amount of
sugar in the next year—teat is, before July 5, 1849 ;
and as he saw no reason why they would not enter
from 240,000 to 250,000 tons of colonial sugar in the
course of the next year, leaving a stock of about 25,000
tons in hand, it was impossible to expect that anything
like the calculation of the Hon. Gentleman would bo re-
ceived. He had calculated that from 300,000 to 310,000
tons would probably be entered for home consumption,
and he estimated the probable loss to the revenue at
45,0001. There might be a gain of 40,000/., but he
would be well satisfied if the revenue from sugar was no
lower next year than it was last year. He might, in
fairness to the West Indies, reduce sugar one shilling
per cwt., but to do more would in the present state of
the finances of the country be obviously unjust. Upon
the whole, he thought he had taken a fair and reason-
able course, and he therefore must resist the Hon. Gen-
tleman's proposal.
Mr. T. M. GIBSON, as a Member of the Committee
appointed to inquire into the alleged distress in the
colonies, was anxious to make a few observations. He
would first of all express his regret that her Majesty's
Government had thought fit to depart from the law of
1846. He had thought that law a final question, and
he hoped that hereafter they would never have to
discuss the question, except as one of public revenue.—
(Hear, hear.) But for every word that had been said
about the revenue of the state ten had been spoken
about the revenue of private individuals. West India
distress was not a question that ought to be discussed
in a debate upon the sugar duties. The West Indian
was not the only distressed interest in this country.
Had they had no other bankruptcies—no other failures ?
—(Loud ironical cheers.) He understood that cheer,
but he was merely stating a fact.—(Renewed cheers.)
But did the commercial men of England come to that
House as the West Indian did, in forma pauperis ? The
cotton-spinners of Lancashire alone had suffered last
year losses as great as the value of all the produce of
the West Indies. But they had, out of their capital,
maintained their labourers, and they had not come down
there seeking relief, and crying out every night for addi-
tional protection.—(Hear.) There was a great deal, too,
about the testimony as to West Indian distress, that he
frankly owned he entirely distrusted. The parties exa-
mined by the Committee were only interested parties,
and they based all their calculations of their losses upon
very ample estimates as to the cost of their production.
"Remunerative prices !" Why, what had the land-
lords told them about the prices at which alone they
could grow corn ?—(Hear, hear.) All that sort of evi-
dence had been sufficiently disproved ; and, surely they
must allow an ample per centage upon the evidence of
those who came before a Committee that never saw a
sugar cane at all, and told, them at what
price alone they were able to produce a hundred weight
of sugar.—(Loud cheers.) Why, in the blue book
he held in his hand, he found witnesses who gave evi-
dence as to the cost of the production of sugar, which
fixed a cwt. at every conceivable price. There were men
who said they could grow sugar at 4s. a cwt. ; others
who declared they could not produce it at certain periods
under 161. a cwt. Now, he owned to a preference for
official evidence, and he:was rather pleased to have it in
his power to quote Lord Harris. Lord Harris said that
in " the',best managed estates "—(lronical cheers)—well,
they were not there to protect bad management—(Much
cheering)—" on the best managed estates (said Lord
Harris) planters could produce sugar at 10s. a cwt."—
(Hear, hear.) Well, that was just the amount of pro-
tection they proposed to give to the West Indians. The
suggestion from the other side, therefore, was nothing
less than to give the planters their sugar for nothing.
What they proposed was to let him have his sugar as if
he had stolen it, or as if it was given him. Why, surely
under such circumstances it was monstrous to ask for
protection for the West Indians out of the hard earnings
of the industrious classes in England.—(Cheers.) A
flight Hon. Gentleman opposite thought that the West
i
sritcs
justt o
Indies had a just claim, but he doubted how we
paythe converseit.N position.
owhe(Mrrie Gibson)
denied
took
the claim, but, if he, admitted it, he should be pre-
pared to say that it ought at all hazards and sacrifices
to be paid.—(Hear, hear.) But he denied the claim.
The West India proprietors had had 20,000,0001. from
us for their slaves. That aura represented the capital of
800,000/. per annum. For the last nine years the West
Indies had exported about 2- million tons of sugar
yearly. The interest, therefore, amounted to a bounty
of about ss. 4d. a cwt. on every cwt. of sugar exported
since the passing of the Emancipation Act.—(Cheers.)
If he deducted this bounty from the expense, it would
be, according to Lord Harris, no less than half the cost
of production. Take the case of Jamaica. Jamaica, on
an average of the last nine years, had exported 751,539
cwts. of sugar a year. The proprietors of that island
had received 6,102,0001. in the shape of compensation.
Why, the interest on that sum amounted to a bounty of
no less than 7s. on every cwt. of sugar exported from
the colony. The House had nothing to do with wort,
gages or marriage settlements: In 1830, during the
period of slavery, it was stated that the cost of pro-
duction of a cwt. of sugar in our. West India colonies
was 15s. 4d., less by ss. 4d. than was stated by many
competent witnesses to be the cost of production now. As
to the money compensation now proposed, how was it to
be applied to the case of persons who had recently pur-
chased estates in the West Indies at nominal prices?
Were these parties to set up a claim of compensation in
respect of these estates, as though they had been pro-
prietors of them at a time when great dividends were
realised from this source?—(Hear, hear.) It was said
that free labour could not compete with slave labour;
the production of indigo afforded a proof to the con-
trary, for it was well known that free-labour indigo had
entirely driven slave-labour indigo out of the market.
—(Hear, hear.) He denied that the slave trade had in-
creased. The speech of his Hon. Colleague had
thoroughly disproved the allegation that such was the
case. He protested against the proposition that our
foreign trade was to be proscribed, or even crippled, to
suit the purposes of our colonial agriculture. It was out
of the question to suppose that by any legislation they
could do that for the colonists which the colonists
would not do for themselves. As to the slave trade,
public opinion would in the end put it down throughout
the world, as public opinion had put it down in the
British dominions. Meanwhile our great principle
should be to do our best in attending to our own real
business.
Mr. T. BARING said that everything that occurred
showed him the danger of sudden and sweepins, changes.
He contended that the case of the British West Indian
colonies presented an entire exception to the rules even
of the most rigid free-trader, for our West India colo-
nies were suffering, not so much from the ordinary na-
ture of things, as from the difficulties which had been
thrown in their way by Imperial legislation. The Right
Hon. Gentleman over the way repudiated the proceed-
ings of the Committee, of which he himself had been a
member in constant attendance, and said that no reli-

ante was to be placed upon their reported evidence or
their stated views. Yet the Right Hon. Gentleman's
Friend (the Hon. Member for Westbury) had moved a
distinct resolution that the West Indian colonies were in
a state of great distress, requiring a decided remedy.
He protested against the mode in which Hon. Gentle-
men opposite seemed to treat the West Indian colonies
and their interests, as subject altogether to the varying
circumstances of party contest. The proposition of the
Government was to give a protection of 7s. to British
sugar, but between the value of British sugars and
foreign there was a difference of 2s. 4d. a cwt., which
would reduce the nett protection to4s.Bd. But, indepen-
dently of all these calculations, the question was, would
the proposition of the Government afford a real and
substantial relief to the planters ? Would the measure
restore confidence in the colonies ? So far from it,
there was hardly a man there who thought they could
struggle on under it. Even the 10s. duty would hardly
effect any considerable relief, although it certainly would
enable the planters to carry on cultivation to a greater
extent than under the Government propositions. But
the protection offered of 4s. Bd. was only to endure
for one year. Nothing was more distressing than a con-
tinued state of depression, and one which annually would
become worse ; he felt that this would be the case under
the proposed rate of duties, and in voting for the amend-
ment of the Hon. Member for Droitwich he was only
actuated by the sincere belief that the Government
proposition was not adequate to the emergency. The
colonists would not look at it as a manifestation of
a real desire to help them. They would say that
the Government had called to their relief a gentleman
skilful in dealing with figures, and by his assistance,
they attempted to throw dust in their eyes.
(Hear, hear.) The Government looked at the colo-
nies not as they really were, but as the Colonial-office
wished them to be.—(Hear, hear.) Was it satisfactory
that the measure should be regarded by the colonists as
a party proceeding? Would it be looked at by them as
h
aving proceeded from the fair convictions of the House,

when it was only passed by a majority of fifteen votes?
And was it thought that the sugar consumer would be
benefited by the change? Would he
.not rather be in -
jured? Was n)t the sugar cultivation felling off in the
West Indies, and how much easier was it not to destroy
than to restore? What was wanted was not temporary
but permanent cheapness of sugar. As the Right Hon.
Member for Coventry had said, the question was not one
of a penny a pound cheaper sugar for the consumer, but
whether the sugar colonies were to be destroyed; and it
would become a question hereafter, whether the colonists
would not come to Parliament and claim, not protection,
for that was no longer an English word, but the means
of maintaining order and their social institutions. For
all the reasons he had stated, he should give his humble
support to the amendment.
Lord J. RUSSELL said that having already spoken
on the former evening's debates, he should trouble the
Committee only for a few minutes ; but he could not let
the Hon. Gentleman's observations pass without some
remarks. He must say he was glad to have a proposi-
tion set before the Committee in opposition to that of
the Government. The Hon. Member (Mr. T. Baring)
had suggested views and attributed motives to the Go-
vernment which were discreditable to them, and he had
moreover stated that they had not the interests of the
colonies in view. The Hon. Member's influence and his
abilities were such as to induce the colonists to believe
his statements. But if the Hon. Gentleman's statements
were true, the way to benefit the colonists would have
been to have made a proposal which all would have
agreed in, and not to endeavour to collect into one body
all the discordant opinions, and muster them against the
Government propositions. It appeared to him that the
course taken by the opposite party ought to have been
quite different to that pursued. They ought first to have
discussed the question whether the House would go into
Committee at all, and then the amendment of the Hon.
Member for Manchester would have been discussed and dis-
posed of. Then they would have taken into consideration
the Government propositions, and the Hon. Baronet
opposite would have made his present amendment. But
they began by first discussing the Hon. Baronet's
amendments, and afterwards that of the Hon. Member
for Manchester; and now they came to the considera-
tion of the second amendment of the Hon. Baronet the
Member for Droitwich, for substituting a 10s. duty in-
stead of the one proposed by the Government. Now let
him state what he considered to be the disadvantages of
that proposal. It could not be sound, in the first place,
that it would risk no less an amount of revenue than
960,0001., for the Hon. Baronet's calculations on this
head were all conjectural; and let him ask whether it
was wise, so soon after a serious deficiency had been
made up, to risk nearly a million of revenue in this
way? The Hon. Baronet's proposal was to impose a
10s. duty for the period of six years.—(No.) What,
then, was the lion. Baronet's proposal?
Sir J. PAKINGTON said his proposal was to impose
a 10s. duty for three years, but that he was not disposed
to enter into any speculations as to the period to which
that duty ought to be ultimately extended.
Lord J. RUSSELL—But that would leave the whole
question of the sugar duties in a most unsatisfactory
state, for nothing is to be more deprecated than uncer-
tainty in the operation of duties.—(Hear, hear.) The
proprietors might then say we will work during the
three years of protection and then give up cultivation
and abandon our estates. What would he the state of
the colonies? It might be very beneficial for those who
have invested their property in the West Indies, but
not at all encouraging to those who wish success to the
introduction of free labour. There would be two
serious risks attending the adoption of the Honourable
Baronet's amendment. One is the risk of losing
960,000/. of annual revenue, and the other founded on
the state of uncertainty in which the colonies would be
left at the end of three years, or the loss which six
years of protection would inflict on the consumer. These
appear to me to be sufficient reasons for rejecting the
proposal of the Honourable Baronet. The Honourable
Member for Huntingdon asks why has not the Govern-
ment proposed a middle course—why refuse to do so
merely for the sake of consistency? Why, if we wished
to preserve a reputation for consistency our course would
have been to stand by the law of 1846.—(11ear, hear.)
That would have been our course, and we should not
have been reproached as we have been for abandoning
that measure and the principle it involves. What we
have endeavoured to do was to adopt the very course
which the Honourable Member for Huntingdon
recommends. We have endeavoured to adopt a middle
course, sensible of its inconvenience, not at the same
time sensible that we should satisfy the West India in-
terest, and knowing also that in departing from the
measure of 1846 we should incur great complaints from
those who were satisfied with that measure. Exposed
to these disadvantages, open to these objections, we have
proposed a measure which we thought advantageous to
all parties; and whatever faults or omissions it may
exhibit, it is one which I submit is better comparatively
than that which has been proposed by the Hon.
Baronet.—(Cheers, and cries of " Divide.")
Mr. DISRAELI said he hoped that as he had not
before taken any part in the present debate he should be
allowed to occupy the attention of the House for a few
moments, especially as he intended to confine himself
strictly to the question immediately before the House.—
(Hear, hear.) He must say, with reference to the two
positions of the Noble Lord—first as regarded revenue,
and secondly as to the unsatisfactory nature of the lion.
Member for Droitwich's proposition—that with re-
spect to the first he did not think the experience they
had had of the Noble Lord's calculations of revenue
should make his opinion on that point a matter of very
vital importance—(A laugh)—and as to the proposition
of his Hon. Friend, he admitted that it was exposed to
the objection of being only of a temporary character.
But what, on the other hand, was the proposition of
Ministers? 'Was it not open to the same objection as was
applied to the scheme of his Hon. Friend?—(Hear,
hear.) His Hon. Friend's scheme was a step in the
right direction, and held out a greater hope of stability
and certainty than that of the Noble Lord. He cer-
tainly thought that the Noble Lord's proposition, after
all the inquiry and discussion which had taken place,
was anything but satisfactory. And when they had the
Right Hon. Member for Tamworth, who had had, from
peculiar circumstances, his attention directed to the
affairs of our sugar colonies for many years, telling
them that the Committee which had investigated the
subject in 1848 had thrown a flood of light upon it, he
thought that it did not become the House, or any of its
Members, to depreciate that inquiry or discussion.
There was one point on which they were all agreed, ex-
cept the Hon. Under-Secretary for the Colonies—namely,
that our colonies in the West Indies were in an unpre-
precedented state of depression.
Mr. HAWES—I admitted they were so.
Mr. DISRAELI—Perhaps the lion. Under-Secretary
had become convinced in the course of the discussion.—
(A laugh.) It was also agreed that the Hon. Baronet
the Member for Droitwich had advanced a proposition to
the House which was in unison with the report of the
Committee, to the effect that the depression of our colo-
nies had arisen from their inability to compete with slave
labour ; and what the House was then called upon to
do was, to give them such an amount of assistance as
would enable them to compete with slave labour.
given; and that
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Friend had himself attended and cross-examined
all the witnesses, being moreover at the time a member
of the Government: Why, there was one witness who
was so much in unison with the views of the Colonial-
office,that he was called Lord Grey's witness.—(Laughter.)
That gentleman was
i examined for three hours and
twenty-five minutes, n chief by a member of the Go-
vernment, and his business before the Committee was to
substantiate the principles, the acknowledged principles
of the Colonial-office, namely, that free labour could
compete successfully with slave labour, that the great
source of West India misfortune was absenteeism; and
that the only remedy for those misfortunes would be the
repeal of the navigation-laws.---(Cheers.) Ile men-
tioned these facts to show that the inquiry of the Com-
mittee had not been merely a hole and corner investi-
gation, but that the subject matter was investigated
bond fide, and that every shade of opinion was properly
represented. If, therefore, a body of evidence ob-
tained under such circumstances had induced the
Committee to arrive at a conclusion very different
from that :of :the Government, it was the legiti-
mate consequence of such evidence ; and he begged it
to be understood that the representatives of Government
on the Committee had done their best to substantiate

„.. ..._ ....
the views of the Colonial-office, as he had before indi-
cated. The gentleman whose examination in chief was
given to prove that free labour could compete with slave
labour, admitted on his cross-examination that he had
on his own estate produced free-labour sugar at an ex-
pense of 521. per ton.—(llear, hear.) The same gentle-
man was called on to prove that absenteeism was a
curse, and he ultimately proved that every resident pro-
prietor was insolvent, and that all the sugar was pro-
duced by absentees.—(Cheers and laughter.) He re-
ferred to the evidence of Mr. Peckwood (as we
understood), who was also to prove the third point of
the Colonial office creed, namely, that the relief for co-
lonial grievances was to be found in a repeal of the
navigation-laws; but his evidence did not at all lead to
that conclusion. After all these witnesses, it had been
said that the Sugar Planting Committee had acted
like the Navigation Committee—(A laugh)—had heard
only the evidence on one side, and then separated
without agreeing to any report.—(llear, hear.)
He denied the truth of that assertion. The Committee
had patiently heard all the evidence worth listening to,
and so far from shirking reports, he believed that there
never was a Committee which had produced a greater
number.—(Hear, hear.) Well, it was proved to the sa-
tisfaction of that Committee that our colonies could not
compete with the slave colonies; and it was also shown
most satisfactorily that the difference between them
amounted to little less than 16a. the cwt. Certainly the
Hon. Member for Westbury did, on a subsequent occa-
sion,
challenge the accuracy of the calculations; but to
his (Mr. Disraeli's) apprehension, the Hon. Member did
not appear to be so happy upon sugar as he generally
was on other subjects.—(Hear, hear, and a laugh.) Ile
could never forget the tremendous statistics with which
on an early night in the session the Hon. Member had
come down, as regarded beet-root sugar.—(Hear.) They
had not heard much of beet-root sugar during the pre-
sent debate.—(Hear, hear, and a laugh.) It was
not alleged now that this country might bo supplied
with the beet-root sugar of the continent. But it was
said that it was unjust to prove that 16s. was the re-
quired amount of protection, and then to demand only
los. It should be remembered, however, that all the
calculations in the Committee were made before any of
the promised changes had been aunouuced, and before

the reduction now expected in the price of labour was
known. If they had asked for 16s. they would have
been subsequently told, You forget that labour will be
25 per cent. cheaper. You forget the alteration of the
rum duty, and the proposed immigration of labourers."
The Committee had anticipated all these objections, and
in proposing 10s. had given credit for these items.
Well, then, the colonies being in the position which had
been universally acknowledged, and the sum proposed
being conceded to be a just and moderate protection,
he thought that the Government were bound to concede
it on their own admission. With regard to the gene-
ral scope of the Government meusures, he admitted
that they were of a remedial character, but only to
such an extent as to qualify the blunders of 1846.
(Hear, hear.) If it were of advantage that free negroes
should be conveyed to the colonies instead of to Sierra
Leone, why had that not been done in 1846 ? He said
then that immigration was only a remedy for previous
blunders.—(Hear, hear.) It was said then that great
benefits were to be derived from a new mode of classifi-
cation as to claved and muscovado sugar. Why had
not that been done in 1846? These were blunders
again.—(Hear, hear.) Again, half a million was to be
given; but it was only two months since it had been
calculated that 170,0001. would be sufficient.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER—OnIy
for two colonies.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. DISRAELI—Oh, it was said that the others did
not require it. But now it seemed it was necessary to
grant 670,000/. Could that grant be looked upon as
otherwise than a remedy for the blunders of 1846 ?
(Hear, hear.) Something had been said as to the en-
gagements which had been entered into with our colo-
nies at the time of emancipation. He had never alleged
that a contract in the vulgar sense had been entered into.
He was willing to admit that no such contract existed.—
(Hear, hear.) But would any one assert that if the
West Indians had not expected a continuance of their
market they would so quietly have accepted the terms
they were offered ? It was the principle of protection
to the colonies that destroyed the Government in 1841—
the principle which then went to the country, and which
it was thought was then decided. And were they now
to turn round and toll the colonists that this was all a
delusion—that the phrases and solemn pledges then
made, and the words sugar and free trade, were
merely cries as evanescent as the mottoes on their
election banners ?—(Hear.) The Right Hon. Gen-
tleman (Mr. Gibson) opposed the proposition because it
went to support the interests of the colonies and was ad-
verse to the foreign trade. No one knew the import-
ance of the trade of the Brazils—no one had urged on
the House the necessity for a treaty of commerce with
the Brazils—more than the Right Hon. Gentleman.
But he would not ask the Right Hon. Gentleman for a
treaty of commerce with the Brazils. That was a new
subject, and he intended ere long to bring it before the
House—(Hear)—but he would ask, where was the Bra-
zilian trade which we were told over and over again was
worth more than that of all our colonies together ? It
had been said, if you assist the colonies, why not assist
the manufacturers of Manchester and Bolton ? The
reason was that they had had the monopoly of legisla-
tion, and though he believed they were in as disastrous
a state as the colonies, it was because they had departed
from the sound principles of commercial legislation
themselves that they were in their present position ; but
in the case of the colonies they had, without any fault
of their own, been made the victims of our legislation.
But after the course which had been taken, after the adop-
tion of free-trade principle, he was surprised to hear the
Right Hon. Gentleman, as one of the advocates of this
principle, now come forward and say that our own ma-
nufactures had as much right to be protected as the
colonies.—(" Oh, oh," and "Dividf, divide.") With
regard to the Mauritius, as showing the effect of our
legislation in that colony, he had a statement from the
books of Messrs. Reid and Irving, which, in justice to
those gentlemen, he would read. It appeared that in
August, 1843, the balance of account against their prin-
cipal agent for their estates in the Mauritius was 78,000/.
after an immense, a lavish, but a justifiable expenditure
in the improvement of their property. In the same
month in 1845, a year after the Act of 1844, for ad-
mitting foreign free-labour sugar, the balance rose against
them to 183,0001., and in the same month in 1847, twelve
months after the Act of 1846, which admitted slave-
labour sugar into the home market, it was 410,000/.
This was the position of a house that never bought a
single ton of sugar, all the money having been advanced
in cultivating their own estates on the faith of Acts of
Parliament, the violation of which entailed upon them
a loss of from 400,0001. to 500,0001. Then, with regard
to the argument of the too great increase of our colonial
empire, the Mauritius was the key to India. If we had
possessed the Mauritius fifty years before we did, we
should have conquered India with less difficulty, and re-
tained it with far less cost.—(Hear, hear.) And suppose
that colony were now in the hands of the French, what
would be our position in regard to our Indian posses-
sions? It was the same as to many
of our other colo-
nies; and he contended that imperial as well as com-
mercial considerations were consequently involved in the
consideration of this question,
Let America possess
Canada, the West India islands, and the Gulf of
Mexico, and what security should we have for retain-
ing the commercial advantages which we now en-
joyed? The Right Hon. Baronet the Member for Ripon
(Sir J. Graham), who admitted that ho supported the
Government proposition against his conviction, said that
he did so because he (Mr. Disraeli), in opposing the
measure of 1846, had said the time would soon come
when a spirit of reaction would arise, which would corn•
pel the rescinding of that measure, and the Hon. Baronet
would not vote with the Hon. Member for Droitwich,
because he would not assist in fulfilling that prediction.
But the Government had themselves fulfilled the predic-
tion. His prediction was not in favour of any particular
duty. What he said was that the House would have be-
fore long to change its course of legislation—(Hear,
hear)—that it would have to go back, and they had
gone back.—(Protectionist cheers.) And whether the
protective duty proposed was 7s. or 103., the reaction was
the same. Reaction was not a thing which could be regu-
lated by Act of Parliament—the course of reaction, which
was the ebb and flow of public opinion, was inevitable
—it was the courage of hope deferred—of false repre-
sentation, and of the awakening of the nation out of the
delusion into which it had been lulled. And when they
found the capital of the country wasting away—the
mills standing still—the labourers idle--it was not sur-
prising that there should be distrust in the theories the
adoption of which had produced those results.—(Hear,
hear.) It might be well for the Right Hon. Baronet
(Sir J. Graham) to say there was no reaction : he re-
membered gentlemen who used to adopt the cry of " no
surrender,' and then laid down their arms—(Hear, hear)
—but such bravado would not arrest the progress of
public opinion on the inevitable course of human affairs.
Let them continue the course they were now quitting
with so much hesitation and so much timidity, and let
the principles of the Right Hon. Member for Manchester
be pursued, and within an interval of two years the
Right Hon. Baronet would have to raise the cry of " no
reaction " amid a dissolving empire and a despairing
people.—(Cheers, and cries of "Divide.")
Mr. C. P. VILLIERS denied that the majority of the
Sugar and Coffee Planting Committee were Free-traders,
or that they were in favour of reaction. There were
ten Protectionists and only five Free-traders on that
Committee.—(Cries of " No, no," and " Name.") He
repeated there were ten Protectionists either in principle
or for the occasion on the article sugar on that Commit-
tee.—(Name.) Then, as to the question whether the
proposition of the Hon. Member for Droitwich was car-
ried by a majority. The proposition to which the Com-
mittee could not be brought to agree was that of a 10s.
protection duty ; and the Hon. Member for Liverpool
was only able to carry it by two Members leaving the
Committee, who, had they remained, would have voted
against it. There was no evidence taken before the
Committee which showed that protection was, necessary
for the prosperity of the West India colonies ; the effect
of the evidence was rather to show that what was re-
quired was a forced introduction of labour, and the ex-
clusive possession of the British market.—(Hear, hear.)
Sir J. PAKINGTON—What he had said was, that
the Committee did recommend a duty of ten shillings.
But he was disposed to hope that it would not be neces-
sary to keep up that amount of duty longer than three
years, and after that there should be a descending scale.
Lord G. BENTINCK rose merely to answer the
question he had been challenged to answer respecting
the constitution of the Committee. Of the 15, whose
names were settled between the Secretary of the Trea-
sury and himself, only three bad voted against the bill
of 1846—(hear, hear)—Sir J. Pakington, Mr. P. Miles,
and himself. Five had voted in favour of that Act, Mr.
Labouchere, Mr. Goulburn, Mr. M. Gibson, Mr. C.
Villiers, and Mr. Evart.—(Cheers.)—There were of
avowed Free-traders, whose opinions on the subject
were not known, Mr. Cardwell, who did not vote
for or against the Act of 1845; Sir T. Birch, Mr. H.
Hope, Mr. J. Wilson, Mr. J. Matheson, and Sir E.
Buxton. The resolution of the Committee, which was
eventually carried was proposed by Sir T. Birch, the
Member for Liverpool, and it was by the special desire
of the Secretary to the Treasury acting for the Govern-
ment that Sir T. Birch bad been put upon the Com•
mittee.—(Hear.) Lord G. Manners was the only other
Member, and he was supposed to favour the opinion of
the chairman. He had fairly stated the competition of
the Committee, and he appealed to that House—(Hear,
in favour of the reso•
ihear)—whether
theit s
H o decisionn.Member for Droitwich was
not entitled to respect as the
opinion of a Committee
fairly and impartially framed and constituted? If there
was any bias it was certainly against the
planters' interest, and in favour of of the opinions of the
Noble Lord.—(Hear.))He had much7,to say in justifica-
tion of his Hon. Friend's resolution, but at that late hour
but reserve himself
id a few words explain..
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Mr. Goulburn on the.
Committee.
The Committee
the amendment
Fort 169
Against it 231
Majority
—62
Mr. BARKLY, who said he had also an amend-
ment to propose, moved that the Chairman should re-
port progress.
Lord J. RUSSELL requested that the Committee
might be allowed to proceed with the resolutions.
The CHAIRMAN having put the question that
" thirteen shillings" should stand part of the preamble,
Mr. GLADSTONE said he thought the resolutious
were of so much importance and intricacy that it would
be impossible to get them through before Wednesday.
He would not say whether blame might not attach
to the Government for not bringing the question on
earlier. He thought it objectionable that duties should
be thus levied on a simple resolution of the House; at
all events, no advantage would be gained by commenc-
ing a consideration of the resolutions now. He would
recommend the Noble Lord, now that the House was in
Committee on the sugar duties, to take a temporary re-
solution continuing the duties of 1846.
Mr. COBDEN saw no great object to be gained

passing these resolutions now. It would be running a
race against those merchants who were importing large
cargoes of sugar on the asurance that the scale would
not be interfered with. If the resolutions were passed,
it would be a serious loss to those merchants who
had probably given a higher price for the sugar in
expectation of having► is. 6d. less duty to pay.
Lord J. RUSSELL said that, seeing the objections
that had been made, he would not now press the Com-
mittee to pass the resolutions. He would not propose a
temporary resolution continuing the duties, because such
a course would be quite ualooked for. As it appeared
the question could not be settled before the sth July, he
would propose that the Chairman should report pro-
gress; and he would name Friday next for going on
with the resolutions.

Mr. GLADSTONE wished to know what would be
done in reference to the duties which would come into
operation on Thursday? It was not a question affecting
merely those who had sugar in bond, but those who had
it on the way towards this country.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in an-
swer to Mr, Gladstone's former remarks, said it had been
the invariable practice to give directions for the altera-
tion of duties on a simple resolution of the House. He
referred to several cases in point, and said that that
precedent would now be followed. By the course now
proposed, all the sugar that came in between the sth and
the time the resolution was reported, would come in at
the reduced duty.
Mr. GLADSTONE repeated that this arrangement
would be attended with great inconvenience. He urged
the Noble Lord to give notice of a resolution for this
day, to be reported on Wednesday, and thus the question
would be kept open.
The motion for reporting progress was then agreed
to, and the House resumed.
TRIAL OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS IN

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Week Last 2.•,,,
ending NAME OF RAILWAY. week. t 9.
£
June-- Aberdeen . .•• • . ••• • • • •• • • ••• • • -
25 Amiens and Boulogne .••••• • • • • .
- Arbroath and Forfar •••••••• • • • • • •• -
25 Chester and Birkenhead .• • ........ • . 807 674
24 Caledonian.... ....... ........ 4,197
24 Chester and Holyhead.- ...... .• • -
23 Cockermouth and Workington.... •• • • 127
Dublin and Drogheda...... •••.• • • • • -89 g
27 Dublin and Kingstown .. ••• • • 1,043 1,123
24 Dundee, Perth, and Aberdeen ••• • • • 1,000 -
25 East Ang1ian........ ••••••• • • • • • • • b 65 -
'24 Edialinrgh and Glasgow ...... • • 3,316 3,227
24 Edinburgh and Northern •.••• • .• • • 1,505 -
25 Eastern Counties and. North Eastern.. 15,816 13,618
24 East Lancashire 1,124 962
18 Eastern Union ••• • • • 1,545 1,036
- Glasgow, Garnkirk, and Coatbridge... -
24 Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr ••• • • • 2,113 2,617
24 Glasgow and Greeneck• ••••• • • • - • • • 1,237 1,666
24 Great Southern and Western ••.•• • • • 2,340 1,724
25 Great Western, &c.
24 Kendal and Windermere-- .• • • • • 193 -
24 Lancashire and Yorkshire... ••••• • • • • 11,178 10,205
23 Lancaster and Carlisle ••.••••• • • • • • • 2,127 1,575
- Leeds and Think...................-
24 Londonderry and Lnniskillen .• • ....• 138 117
25 London and North Western, &c. ..... 45,505 45,363
25 London and Blackwell ... ....• • • 1,267 1,364
24 London and Brighton . • ... ••••• • • . • • 9,978 9,157
25 London and South Western 9,075 5,231
24 Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire 2,735 1,942
25 Maryport and Carlisle .•• • • • 501 667
24 Midland, Bristol, and Birmingham •. • • 21,178 20,432
25 Midland Great Western (Irish) •• • . 964 -
- Newmarket.. • ...... • • .• .• .. • • -
24 Newcastle and Carlisle .•.••• • . • • 2,236 2,320
24 North British .. ••••• • • • • • 2,121 1,705
- Paris and Rouen
- Rouen and Havre ••••••••• • • • • .. -
- Scottish Central . .
26 Shrewsbury and Chester ••• • • • 650 440
24 South Eastern and Branches .. •• • • 9,034 0,250
23 South Devon... ..... ............... 1.617 779
24 Taff Vale •••••••• • • • • • • • 1.573 1,381
25 Whitchaven Junction .••••••• • • • • • • • 199 209
- Wishaw and Coltness . • ... ••••• • • • • •
5
2244 York aLdd
NNeovrrtchasMtleidia.n.d.: •.::: :•• 183,38353 G 11,7073;

'
Sunday afternoon an accident happened to a boy of
the name of Cotterell, while engaged in turning a " merry-
go• round," near the New Model Prison, Holloway.
It appeared that the boy by some means got knocked
down by the machine while it was in motion. He was
taken to the Royal Free Hospital, where, on examination,
it was found that his arm was broken.

• HAYMARKET THEATRE.
' Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean took their benefit at this
Theatre yesterday evening, on which occasion the per-
formances consisted of Sir E. Bulwer Lytton's play of
Money and of Mrs. Centlivre's comedy of The Wonder,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean sustaining respectively the
characters of Arthur Evelyn and Clara Douglas in the
first piece and of Don Felix and Donna Violante in the
second. It is a work of supererogation to descant at this
time of day on the merits of the Arthur Evelyn of Mr.
Charles Kean; it has long been the delight of every
playgoer, and is acknowledged by every critic to be the
best on the stage. The Clara Douglas of Mrs. Charles
Kean is beautiful exceedingly. As intensely pathetic as
that of any of her predecessors, the Clara Douglas of
Mrs. Charles Kean is more ladylike—more like what
we should expect Clara Douglas to be, seeing she has
always been used to mix in good society. This tone, which
can only be caught by mixing in good society, has been
given to the character by Mrs. Charles Kean, and there-
fore is she par excellence the Clara Douglas of the
author. The great feature of the evening was, however,
the first appearance of Mr. Charles Kean in comedy.
We say his first appearance in comedy, for albeit Money
is called a comedy, the character of Evelyn is essentially
tragic. Not so that of Don Felix, in which Mr. Charles
Kean appeared for the first time last evening. Knowing
and admiring as we do the genius of Mr. Charles Kean
in tragedy, believing that his genius as a tragedian has
not yet completely developed itself, and that althOugh
he has done great things (greater than any man now
living has ever done), yet that he will do greater still ;
having attentively watched his career from that certain
night in October, 1827, when the young boy, full of
genius and enthusiasm, but as yet unformed in his art,
appeared in the character of Norval at Drury-lane, and
made "a most palpable hit;" having followed his career
through his long course of provincial practice (by which
he was made an artist) until his re-appearance
in London in the character of Hamlet, after a
patient study in the provinces of many years,
at once placed him at the head of his profession,
having since watched his career ef uninterrupted success,
and assisted (to make use of a French expression) at all
his triumphs; having also the greatest possible faith in
his genius and powers, we will confess we felt anxious
for the result of the experiment of last evening. Not
that we dreaded anything like a failure—genius never
can fail entirely—but we feared lest, not trusting suffi-
ciently to his own inspirations, Mr. Charles Kean might,
in a line entirely new to him, be tempted to adopt some
of the traditional conventionalities of the part, and
thus give us, albeit a good Don Felix, such a
Don Felix as divers who have gone before him have
given; or, on the other hand, that he might overleap
the bounds of comedy, and make of Don Felix an
Othello. We were, however, agreeably surprised at the
Don Felix of Mr. Charles Kean; not only was it a bril-
liant success, it was a perfect triumph. He pitched the
character from the beginning somewhat higher than his
predecessors have done of late years, but ho maintained
the pitch throughout, making of it an harmonious whole,
which will, if we mistake not, be the model of all future
aspirants to histrionic fame in the character of Don
Felix. He was, indeed, the chivalrous and im-
passioned, but somewhat hasty and het-headed,
Portuguese nobleman, and he had the good taste
never once to condescend to claptrap, and never,
however inviting might be the situation, to descend to
buffoonery. His jealousy was real, and excited our
sympathy, albeit wo were aware of its utter ground-
lessness, and although amused at the dilemma in which
he constantly finds himself placed, it was impossible not
to feel for his misfortunes. He was, in fact, the Don
Felix of the comedy—Don Felix the gentleman as con-
tradistinguished from Don Felix the buffoon, as he is
too often represented to be. Full of earnestness, full
of power, by turns pathetic, impassioned, and sar-
castic, the Don Felix of Mr. Charles Kean was the
triumph of genius chastened by taste and a consummate
knowledge of art. This is his first, we hope it will nut
be his last, appearance in comedy. There are divers
cognate characters to Don Felix to be found in the
works of our old dramatists which Mr. Charles Kean
might revive with great advantage both to himself and
to the public. Mrs. Charles Kean has long been the
best Donna Violante on the stage. In the personation
of the lady, par excellence, of our haute comedic no one
can approach her. It is in these days de-
lightful to witness her impersonation of cha-
racters of the class of Donna Violante. In this
line she stands alone, unapproached and unapproach-
able. She was excellently supported by Miss Emma
Harding, who in the part of Donna Isabella, had
an opportunity of appearing in a " character," an op- ,
portunity of which she knew well how to avail her-
self. Her Donna Isabella was admirable. Mrs. Humby
acted Inis, as she alone can act pert chambermaids.
Webster's Lissardo was the beau ideal of the smart, in-
triguing valet. Why does he not revive the
comedy (not the opera) of the Barber of
Seville, and act the part of Figaro himself! Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Kean were called for at the conclusion of each
of the comedies, and bouquets it foison showered upon
them. Her Majesty and Prince Albert honoured the
theatre with their presence, and arrived soon after the
commencement of the performances. At the conclusion
of the play there was a loud call for " God save the
Queen," with which the band complied. Her Majesty
then came forward to acknowledge the compliment, and
the cheering with which she was received was en-
thusiastic. Prince Albert also was loudly cheered.
The h ouse was crowded to suffocation. Before the
rising of the curtain standing room was not to be had in
the pit. The box lobbies oven were crowded, and the
galleries were a sea of heads.
(From the Chronicle.)
Mr. and Mrs. C. Kean last night took their benefit
at this theatre, when, honoured by the patronage of
her Majesty, they had a bumper house—such a house as
has not been brought together to witness an English per-
fortnance for many, many a long day. The performances
consisted of the comedy of Money, which has lately been
revived with an effective cast, including Mr. C. Kean
as Evely, and Mrs. C. Kean as Clara Douglas; and Mrs.
Centlivre's comedy of The Wonder, cut down to three
acts, in which Mr. C. Kean essayed the part of Don
Felix for the first time, to Mrs. C. Kean's Donna Vio-
lante. We are glad to see Mr. C. Kean showing an in-
clination to enlarge his range of characters, and hope he
will be encouraged to pursue still further so useful and
improving a course of study. His long habit of decla-
mation in tragic parts, however, has fixed him in a
sententious tone, utterly inappropriate to light comedy,
and whieh he will have to labour hard and resolutely to
disembarrass himself of before he can appear with satis-
faction to himself or his audience in characters asso-
ciated with reminiscences of such names as Elliston
and Charles Kemble. Mrs. C. Kean's Violante
was an admirable performance—one which makes
us long to see her oftener in parts of legitimate
comedy. Her scene in the second act, where she has
the laugh upon the jealous Felix, when he rushes sword
in hand after his supposed rival into the empty closet,
was a brilliant piece of acting, and drew down a hearty
round of applause. Her Majesty and Prince Albert and
suite arrived about eight o'clock. At the termination of
the first piece Mr. and Mrs. C. Kean were loudly called
for, and upon their appearance before the curtain, hailed
with loud cheering, accompanied by a profuse shower of
bouquets. A cry was then raised for " God save the
Queen," which was repeated at intervals during the next
ten minutes, some delay occurring in compliance with
the demand. When the first note of the National An-
them was struck up by the orchestra, and the Queen
appeared in front of her box, there was such a shout of
genuine loyalty throughout the house as must have con-
vinced her Majesty of the delight with which a British
public hailed her appearance amonst them' • giving the
sanction of her countenance to the national drama of the
country. The same cheering, accompanied with lusty
waving of hats and handkerchiefs, was repeated again
and again at the close of the anthem.
(From the Pest.)
The performances last night were for the benefit of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean, and were honoured by the
presence of her Majesty, Prince Albert, the Duchess of
Kent, and many of the highest aristocracy. The com-
pliment was as gracious as deserved, and we have no
doubt that the excellence of the pieces selected and the
merits of' the actors will induce a frequent repetition of
the royal patronage. Her Majesty entered the theatre
ere the conclusion of the first act of Money, and gave
frequent testimonies of her satisfaction during the pro-
gress of the play. At the conclusion Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Kean were summoned before the curtain amidst
the applause of the audience. The National Anthem wt s
called for, and her Majesty bowed freqently from her
box in acknowledgment of the enthusiastic loyalty of the
house. Mrs. Centlivre's comedy of The Wonder, com-
pressed into three acts, followed, in which the characters
of Don Felix and Donna Violante were sustained by
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean with infinite spirit. The
theatre was densely crowded in every part.
(From the Herald.)
The benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean took place
last night, her Majesty and the Prince, and her Royal
highness the Duchess of Kent, honouring the perform-
ance with their presence. The entertainment consisted
of Sir Bulwer Lytton's play of Money, and a compressed
version of Mrs. Centlivre's TVonder, both of which were
acted with great spirit, the two principal artists meeting
with great applause, and achieving an abundance
bouquets. The house was crammed to overflowing,a:
every available seat having been secured a fortnight
(From the Advertiser.)
Yesterday evening Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kenn
‘tvoeorlei
their benefit at this theatre. The entertairii
fact
her
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rendered doubly attractive and interesting
of her Majesty the Queen honouring the telisteehemourriesimwdtihbtehy
august :presence, doubtless a m of
to the genius and talent of the
. gifted
Money and
d her
pieces selected for the occasiontwwnere
better pie cos, and
{Yonder', than which, perhaps,
more a dapted to the resources of
etahtealtehgeuaetreof.., could
pupdanrot-
have be on chosen from the ample
matic c •ompositions.Mr. and Mrs. Roan in the first
piece su stained the respective characters of RY elyn and
Clara : Douglas, the two leading personages of the co-
medy, and which were impersonated th every
uce sr 1. Mr. Kean's Evelyn was natural, and appeared
seancy to carry out the conception of the isuthor. In
the portions of the play where the strongesr emotions
of th .0 man were called into operation, he was; admirably
impressive, more especially was this observable
in tl so scene with Clara, at the commencer neat, when
the gentleman and the scholar is refuses I on ac-
coun .t of poverty. The intimation of hi s sudden
weal :Itiness was received in a becoming ma nner, not
breal ig forth in boisterous rantings, but m ild, calm,
and !is 31ing. The assumed adversity, too, at the latter
end of the play was excellently evinced; it 'lves really
the ric h man trying by an expedient the till' at and sin-
cerity of those who professed so much regate 1, that they
were raady and eager to perform any office fc r him. The
taun is and gibes addressed to those tongs te-flatterers
were delivered with a bitterness of accent, v rhich added
to th Lek weight and severity, while the manly • sentiments
whit di pervade the part were uttered with bee rt and soul.
Mrs. , Kean as the gentle, loving, suffering la and kind
Clar at was, as she invariably is with every eh iszacter she

I undertakes, eminently successful, her portrayal of deep
emotion, grief; and love are unparalleled for softness,
tenderness, and natural grace; all these and more she
displayed last night in her embodiment of Clara
Douglas. The other characters in the comedy were
cleverly sustained. Mr. Webster appeared in his ori-
ginal part, that of Graves—his representation of the
honest-hearted and pathetic widower was extremely
unctious. Keeley's Benjamin Stout was as funny as he
can make a part when he liken. Mrs. Glover as Lady
Franklyn was excellent. Wigan's Dudley Smooth was
also good. Her Majesty arrived at the commencement
of the second act, :and on appearing in the box which
had been prepared for her, she was greeted by most
warm and enthusiastic plaudits from the audience, who,
regardless of the play, cheered en masse. Her Majesty
appeared in excellent health and spirits, and was evi-
dently much pleased with the performances. She was
accompanied by her Royal Consort and a brilliant suite.
At the conclusion of the play, Mr. and Mrs. Kean had
to reappear, and received the loud congratulations of
their delighted patrons, who expressed their satisfaction
by showering on to the stage numerous bouquets of beau-
tiful flowers. The Wonder was admirably given. Mrs.
Kean was the Violante—a character that she assumed
with infinite grace; and Mr. Kean, the Don Felix, in
which ho displayed finished acting. Webster's Lizardo,
and Mrs. Humby's Flora, deserves a passing tribute of
praise. The house was crowded in all parts, and every
particle of room from which a view of her Majesty could
be obtained was occupied long before the commence-
ment of the first piece. Tho performances were attended
with the utmost success.

LYCEUM THEATRE.
An idea has generally prevail at among her Majesty a
liege subjects that without a fffte or comic drama is
of French construction, it cannot be a good one, that
opinion has gained ground so strongly that it is quite a
novelty now-a-days to have to record the success of an
original comic drama, sustained by English actors at an
English theatre. This fact, however, took place last
evening at this elegant theatre: a new comic drama, in
two acts, from the practised pen of Selby, was produced,
for the first time, with deserved success. It is entitled
the Tutor's Assistant. We shall not enter into a de-
tailed account of the plot, nor of the mishaps that befal
a tutor in his attempts to control the love of his pupil
for a certain Princess, the disguises that take place to
accomplish the wishes of the Prince, or the pranks that
are played upon the lady's governess, further than to say
all ends as should be ; the lovers are united, the tutor
and governess are appeased, and the curtain falls amid
the applause of a delighted audience. Mr. Selby as the
Duko was good, Mr. C. Mathews-as the Price was as
full of spirit and vivacity as could be wished; Mrs. C.
Jones, as the Governess, wus admirable, her acting was
relished greatly. Miss J. Coleman sustained the part of
Agatha with good effect, her by-play was excellent ;
and Miss Howard made a pretty and fascinating Prin-
cess. At the conclusion of the performance Mrs. C.
Jones was called for, and was led before the curtain by
Mr. C. Mathews to receive the applause that she so
richly merited. The house was well and fashionably
attended.

THE FAIRFAX CORRESPONDENCE.
Just ready, in 2 vols. demy Svo., with numerous Portraits from
Original Paintings,
TILE nuRFAX CORRESPONDENCE.
MEMOIRS of the REIGN of CHARLES
the FIRST.
Edited by GEORGE W. JOHNSON, Esq., Barrister-at-Law.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
(Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.)

ITER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
}Lille. JENNY LIND.
The Nobility, Patrons to the Opera, and the Public are respectfully
Informed, that a Grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place on THURS-
DAY next, on which occasion Mdlle. JENNY LIND will appear in
one of her favourite characters.
With various novelties in the Ballet Department, combining the
talents of Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati, Mdlle. M.
Taglioni, Mdlle. Cerito, &c.
The Free List is sspendeA, the public Press excepted.
Pit Tickets may be obtained as usual at the Box-office of the
'Theatre, price 10e. 6d. each, where applications for Boxes, Pit Stalls,
and Tickets are to be made.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
M THALBERG has the honour to announce that his CON-
CERT will take place on MONDAY, July 17, and will be supported
by the talent of Mdlle. JENNY LIND.
A Programme of the arrangements will be shortly announced.

GRISI, Persiani, Steffanoni, Castellan, and Cor-
bari, Viardot Garcia and Alboni, Mario, Tamburini, Taglia-
fico, and Marini, will sing at the last GRAND MORNING CON-
CERT, on FRIDAY NEXT, July 7, when will be performed
Beethoven's MOUNT OF OLIVES, complete; a Grand Miscel-
laneous Act ; and Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes at Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, 201, Re-
gent-street.

TIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
11e. JENNY LIND.
THIS EVENING will be performed Donizetti's Opera of
LA FIGLIA DEL REGUIMENTO.
Maria, Mdlle. Jenny Lind ; Suplizio Sergeute, Sig. F. Lablache ;
Tonto, Sig. Gardoni.
To conclude with the highly successful New and Original Ballet
Divertissement, by M. Perrot, the Music by Sig. Pugni, entitled,
LES QUATRE SAISONS.
Summer, Mane. Carlotta Grisi ; Autumn, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati ;
Winter, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni ; Spring, Mdlle. Cerito.
PAS.—Regne du Printemps, du Printemps, Regne de l'Ete, de
l'Ete, Regne de l'Automme, de l'Automme, Regne de l'Hiver, de
l'lllver, du l'Union des Saisons.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre.
Doors open at half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Linder the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented ShakePere's Tragedy of HAMLET. Hamlet,
Mr. Creswick ; Claudius, Mr. Rogers ; Horatio, Mr. Briudal ;
Leartes, Mr. 11. Vandenhoff ; Ghost, Mr. Howe ; First Gravedigger,
Mr. Keeley ; Gertrude, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Ophelia, Miss P. Horton.
After which a new piece called the PAS DE FASCINATION ; or,
Catching a Governor. Michael Browsky, Mr. Keeley; Katherine
Loper, Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with the Farce of SPRING GARDENS. Lord Court-
lagton, Mr. A. Wigan ; Scoreup, Mr. Keeley ; Lady Clarissa, Mrs.
Seymour ; Mrs. Scoreup, Miss Julia Bennett.
stage Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Ralf-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Under the
THIS direction of
IN MadG
ame Celeste.
EVEN
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 THE
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 conclude with DE AS A POST.
BoxesAF, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.
lors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Solo Lessee. Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS 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.
Atter which, THE BEGGAR'S
F M OPEatthe RA. C aptain
Miss MacheKath-
ath,
Mr. W. Harrison ; Peachum, Mr. . ws ; Polly,
leen Fitzwilliani ; Lucy, Madame Vestals Jenny Diver, Miss Jo.ue
Coleman.
To conclude with a now comic Drama, entitled ANYTHING FOR
A CHANGE. Characters by Messrs. Harley, C. Mathews, llonner
Mrs. L. Murray, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, and Miss Marshall.
Dress Boxes, Os. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. 2s. Gallery, is. No
hall-price to any part of the house.
The New 11.ox-olllce, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Daehing-street,
Portland-place.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Will be performed THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT.
Toido, Mr. Allen ; Sulpice, Mr. Weiss ; Corporal Mr. Wynn ; Marie,
Madame Anna Thillen.
Atter which THE SPIRIT OF GOLD. Albert, Mr. Conway ;
Ulric, Mr. J. Vining ; Carl Knockertop, Mr. Oxberry ; the Spirit of
Cold, Mdlle. Leclerca; ; Aline, Mrs. Sinling.
Dress Circle, 55.: Boxes, 45.; Pit, as. ; Gallery, Is.

FRENCH. PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
THE LAST WEEK BUT TWO.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
The Entertainments will commence at half-past Seven o'clock when
Will be performed the comic Vaudeville of UNE FIEVRK BRU-
LANTE. Richard Tremslay, M. Ravel ; Le Comte de Itenardoff,
M. Grassot ; Atalante, Madame Moutin ; Armantine, Mdlle. BrasPa-
-
sine ; Florentine, Aline Duval ; Jenny, Mdlle. Mdlle. B
paella., Madame Berger ; Madame Fiquet, Mdlle. Thierret.
To be followed by L'ALMANACH DES 25,000 ADRESOES.
Boxes, bs. ; Pit, 3e. &I.; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, is
Boxes and Stalls may be obtain,d at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
ROBERT HOUDIN continues to attract crowded and fashionable
audiences at the St. James's Theatre, to witness his extraordinary
and original SOIREES FANTASTIQUES, which he will repeat
THIS 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
MATINEES FA.NTASTIQUES TO-MORROW MORNING. Doors
open at Two o'clock.
Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street.

]LOYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Re-engagement of Mr. T. P. COOKE.
THIS EVENING.
Will be performed a new and original Drama, In Eight Tableaus,
pourtraying by living characters George Cruikshank's celebrated De-
signs, entitled THE DRUNKARD'S CHILMrDREN.
Hicks Edward
Mand
Emma Roy (the Drunkard's Children) by N. T. rs.
It. thinner, supported by this talented company.
After which, BLACK-EYED SUSAN. William, Mr. T. P. Cooke;
Black-eyed Susan, Mrs. K. Homier.
To conclude with THE CHATEAU D'IF.
Manager and Treasurer, Mr. B. S. Fairbrother.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
rltzball's new gorgeous Chivalrous Spectacle pre-eminently success-
ful.—Unparalleled Equestrian Feats.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed, the new brilliant Spectacle, founded on Sir
Walter Scott's celebrated poetical Romance, and entitled MAR-
MION ; or, The Battle of Flodden Field.
To be followed by the inimitable EXERCISES OF THE EQUEi-
TRIAN TROUPE.
To conclude with the Farce of THE FOX AND THE WOLF.
Box-office oen il'om Eleven till Five.
Stage Mpanager,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 Mdlle. LOVARNY.
The DAYLIGHT VIEW of ROME, by Denson.
Superb and Unique MENAGERIE.
Grand Display of FIREWORKS, by tho Messrs. Southby.
No Extra Charge.
MONDAY, TUESDAY,
FR ID AY. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and
View of Rome —Promenade Concerts, Vocal and Instrumental,
conducted by Mons. JULLIEN, whose splendid Band of Solo Per-
formers includes Messrs. Baker, Barrett, Bauman, George and Viotti
Collins, Ciotti, Collinet, Koenig, Lazarus, Richardson, Sonnenberg,
&c.—Two Solos each Evening. —Mdlle. Lovarny will sing two fa-
vourite Songs, Miss Iluddart will sing a favourite Song, and with
Madlle. Lovarny will execute an admired 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
during the Holy Week at Rome.
Gates open at Ten A.m., Feeding Time Fiva—Jullien's Concert at
a Quarter past Six—Fireworks at Half-past Nine.
Admission, as usual, One Shilling.