The Sun.
London, England, 1856-01-01 00:00:00

SWEDEN AND NORWAY.

The acquisition of Sweden and Norway to the cause
of the Allies is, to say the least, an acquisition of moral
strength, if nothing more. But it is not so long lase°
Sweden contended single-handed with Russia ; and
should there be, as we believe, a secret article of the
treaty pledging her to join the Allies actively, the con-
sequences to Russia will be something more than moral.
I. becomes, then, an interesting question, what part
Denmark will take ; since the three Northern nations
are so nearly one in geographical position—indeed they
were for some time united, under a single Government
—that the conduct of one in so vital a crisis as the pre•
sent naturally suggests speculation as to the probable
movements of the other.

Though not offering to Russia the sail]e temptations
which that encroaching Power perceives in Sweden and
Norway, Denmark cannot but feel interested in the
event of a struggle which must either cripple the power
of Russia, or, it it falls short of that result, must confirm
her pretensions to uncontrolled aggression. In the
latter event, Denmark would necessarily lose altogether
the independent position she holds at present, and forfeit
all those prospects of social and industrial aggrandise-
ment, the gradual and increasing realisation of which
has for some time marked her care It is a remarkable
fact, that so far ba,..k as 1830 she hAd engaged in the
carrying trade no less than 4,029 ships, of 236,050 tons
burden, for Denmark Proper alone ; although, in come•
quence of the number of her ships destroyed or captured
between the years 1807 and 1810, her shipping in 1814
amounted to no more than 74,520 tone burden. At the
present time she has upwards of 50,000 hands employed
in navigation, her people slaking excellent mariners.
The greater portion of them, like the inhabitants of
Sweden and Norway, are descendants of the ancient
Northmen or Normans, and the whole population, in-
cluding Danes, Frieslanders, Angles, and the Normans
who now people Iceland and the Faroe Islands, amounts
to about two millions and a half.

Under many diqtdvantages, too, of a social kind, such
as the facts that the cultivator is seldom the proprietor
of the soil, that be is o7er-burdened with dues and ler.-
vices, that there is too great an extent of common lands,
that his capital is so small, and that property is too much
subdivided, there is now a surplus of upwards of
50,000 quarters of grain for foreign markets. Besides
this, the population have many resources for their in-
dustry, such as the raising of hemp and flax, the rearing
of horses and cattle—the latter chiefly with a view to
observeher G e thern m ust
the making of butter, cheese, and salted beef, which
are exported in large quantities.
Her fi,heriel, too, form an important branch of he:
national industry ; her herring and cod fishing in the
North. See, and whale fishing off the coast of Greenland,
yieldi,ig her considerable revenue. In rnanufacteres, in-
deed, Denmark is poi r, not employing 100,000 hand;
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Sporting Intelligence.

TATTERSALL'S.-MONDAT.

Business was still very inactive, as the following
scanty list of quotations will testify.

THE CHESTER Cue.

900 to 20 agst Indian Warrior and Mirage cou-
pled (taken)
TIIE DERBY.

850 to 100 agst Wentworth (9 to 1 also laid to 75/.)
100 to 6 agst Coroner (20 to 1 laid once to 251.)
20 to 1 agst Artillery (taken to 251)
500 to 15 agst Peter Wilkins (taken)
700 to 20 agst Bird-in-Hand (taken)

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Butterfly's
Grass-
hopper's Feast" is announced for Thursday next, Jan.
3, when the doors of the theatre will open at half-past
oue. The performance to commence 4 two, and con-
-Ain
elude by four in the afternoon.
TUB TURKISH LOAN.—The demand in the discount
market was unprecedentedly heavy even for the last day
of the year, when, in consequence of the ordinary pay-
ments on the occasion, and the desire of all persons to
have full balances; at their hankers, it is usually very
active. Part of the extra pressure was consequent upon
another ii•stalinent of 10 per cent. on the Turkish Loan
falling due this day.
TEM 11orMARKET.--Througbout the week the mar-
ket has continued to exhibit a degree of anirnatio,l al•
most without precedent at this usually dull freriod of the
year—a circumstance the more remarkable when the
extent of the growth is taken into consideration. Er-
cept, perhaps, the very lowest and diseased class, ail
descriptions of hops continue in steady demand an at
fully supported prices, ranging front 60s. to 848. for
brown samples up to 120 s. to 1355. for the finest descriy-
t tions.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.
Acting Manager, Mr. CHARLES MATHEWS.
Stage Manager, Mr. ROBERT ROXBY. •
The Box office open daily, from Ten till Six o'clock, under the
superintendence of Mr. Edward Chatterton.
The REDUCED PRICES at this Theatre as follow :—Pri-
Vete boxes, to hold two persons, 10s. 6d. (is. for each person
extra); on the grand tier, one guinea ; proscenium and stage
loxes, 21. 2a.; galleries, 6d. and Is. ; pit, 2s. ; tipper boxes,
ls. 6d. ; first circle, 2s. 6d.; dress circle, 3s,
MORNING PERFORMANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY,
at Two o'clock.
Mr. Charles Mathews in Two Pieces.
THIS EVENING, will be performed
LITTLE TODDLEKINS.
'Principal character by Mr. Charles Mathews, Mrs. Frank
Matthews, and Miss M. Oliver.
To be followed by
TRYING IT ON,
In which Mr. Charles Mathews and Miss M. Oliver will ap-
pear.
After which will be produced an entirely Novel and Original
Inductive, Instructive, Anti-Hypochondriacal, Periodical,
Episodical, Magical, Tragical, Logical, Chronological, Gra-
phical, Chorographical, Philosophical, Cryptographical,
Parabolical, Symbolical, Rhythmical, Mimical, Academical,
Mechanical, Technical, Pyrotechnical, Historical, Harmo-
nieeal, Heroical, Typical, Allegorical, Metaphorical, Chime-
exal, Satirical, Historical, Metrical, Symmetrical, Lyrical,
-Musical, Practical, Poetical, Whimsical, Fantastic, and Side
Shakespearean new
GRAND COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME,
Which for many for many weeks past has engaged the ex-
tensive and unrivalled resources .of this establishment, and
which will now appear under the additional, traditional,
and peculiarly suggestive title of
HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE ; or, Harlequin King Nonsense
and the Seven Ages of Man.
The Scenery entirely New, painted by and under the super-
intendence of Mr. William Beverley, assisted by Messrs.
James, Wilson, Gompertz, and numerous assistants.
The Machinery by Mr. Tucker and assistants. The Pro-
perties, Decorations, /zc., by Messrs. Needham, Glindon, and
ethers. The Tricks by Messrs. Roe and assistants. The
Choregraphic Arrangements under the direction of Madame
Louise, The Masks and Personal Appointments designed and
executed by the celebrated Dykwynkyn, Artist in Panto-
mimic Physiolognomy, and Photographic Delineator of
Elves, Sprites, and Goblins to the Court of Fairy Land. The
Overture and Music composed and arranged by Mr. J. H.
Tally. The Comic Scenes by Harry Helene, Glindon, and
E. L. Nauchard. The Grotesque Burlesque Opening in-
vented and written by E. L. Blanchard, Author of " Harle-
quin Hudibras," " King Huruming.top," " Jack and Jill,"
chs. ; and the whole arranged and produced under the super-
intendence of Mr. Robert Roxby.
First of the Seven Ages—' The Infant."
HALL OF NURSERY RHYMES,
In the dominions of King Nonsense.
Heroes of Nursery Literature.
Jack Sprat, Mr. Eatnofat ; Simple Simon, Mr. Tom Noddy ;
Little Jack Horner, Master Plummy ; Little Bo Peep, Miss
Fortywinks ; Little Tommy Tucker, Master Singsong ;
Humpty Dumpty, Mr. Eggshell ; Little Boy Blue, Master
Blowhorn ; Old Mother Hubbard, Mrs. Leayeabono ; The
Cat and the Fiddle (from an original Kit-cat Portrait), by a
distinguished Player ; King Nonsense (the Ruler of a great
many Lines), Mr. Glindon; Spirit of Common Sense (on an
occasional visit), Miss Fanny Reeves; Baby in Cradle, Little
Toddlekins ; Routine and Redtape (banished to Noodledom),
Messrs. Musty and Rusty ; Old Friends and New Faces-
" They have their Exits and their Entrances."
Second Age--" The School Boy."
" Then the whining school-boy with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail unwillingly
to school."
VILLAGE OF PRETTYWELL,
with distant view of the Village Church and surrounding
country. —Early Morning.
Young Hopeful (afterwards Harlequin), Signor Verroni ;
Hobbedyhoy (his schoolfellow—afterwards Clown) Harry Be-
lem) ; Dr. Birch (the Village Schoolmaster—afterwards Pan-
taloon), Mr. G. Tanner; His, Pupils, Masters Fagg, Bragg,
Wagg, Nagg, Wig, Magg, Stagg, and Tagg ; Rosa (Ward to
11 The Justice," and afterwards Columbine), Madame Helene ;
Miss Starch, Governess at " Mrs. Howdydo's Establishment
for Young Ladies," in the Village of Prettywell-cum-Thankye).
Miss Buckram; Her Pupils—Misses Prattle, Rattle, Giggle,
Sniggle, Goggle, Joggle, Fangle, Dangle, Sidle, Ogle, Romp,
Flirt, Slypuss, and Simperwell ; Hobson (the Village Carrier),
Mr. Packer ; Bun-woman, Mrs. Goody.
Sums summed up somehow—School Forms and Ceremonies,
Lessons not Lessened, and Cartoons for Young England—The
Plane Cake and the Seedy Schoolmaster—Working the Oracle
and Playing the Truant— How Young Hopeful wants to catch
a Fish, and how Hobbedyboy contrives to hook it—How the
Schoolmaster tries the rod, and how well somebody catches
it—How Young Hopeful blows his own trumpet, and the
Young Ladies Establishment comes out all two, to, two too
—a Game at Cricket and Dr. Birch bowled out.
Third Age— " The Lover."
" Then the Lover,
Sighing like furnace with woful ballad
Made to his Mistress's eyebrow."
BLACKSMITH'S FORGE AND ROAD-SIDE INN (Sunset).
Hebb and Nobb (the Village Blacksmiths), Messrs. Batter
and Clatter ; afterwards Sprites. The Brothers Elliot ;
Doublestout (Mine Host of the " Leather Bottle), Mr. Arfa-
narf ; Cuminsir (Head Waiter), Mr. Readytonguo ; Yesser
and Noser (his Assistants), Messrs. Cut and Run ; Cook, Mr.
Bastewell ; Boots, Mr. Tizzy ; Chambermaid, Miss Bobaday ;
Serjeant Kite (a Recruiting Officer—afterwards Pantaloon),
Deulin Johnson ; " The Justice" (one of the " Great Un-
paid"—afterwards Clown), Tom Matthews ; Flipper and
Flunkey (his Footman) Messrs. Cringe and Crawley ; Re-
cruits, Messrs. Gawky, Gaby, Grimm, Glumm, Gabble, and
Grinaway ; Fifer, Mr. Tootle ; Drummer, Mr. Rowdydow ;
Clodhopper and Chawbacou (Agricultural Labourers), Messrs.
Bumpkin and Joskyn.
The sparks from the anvil amorous and hammer-us—The
Iron struck whilst it is hot—The Lover's Sonnet---The Jus-
tice's tongue and course of True Love—neither running
sinoth—" List, list, oh, list !"--which he does—The conse-
quences thereof, and how Serjeant Kite, being the Author of
a great Military Work, gets a good Review.
Fourth Age—" Tho Soldier,"
" Then a Soldier,
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the paid,
Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Soaking the bubble reputation, even in the cannon's month,"
OLD ABBEY RUINS (Evening).
The Trysting Place and the Lover's Reverie—" Oh, there's
nothing half se sweet in life as Love's young dream,"
" Dream on, good youth, and show the world awake,
The wondrous change that only love can make."
The Spirit of Love, Miss Wadhani—Cupid (her Messenger),
Master 31ischief,
Hope, Joy, Desire, Happiness, Truth, Delight, Rapture
Romance, tee,, by Misses Richardsbn, E. Richardson, L.
Honey, ace.
Rapid, Mechanical, and Marvellous Scenic Metamorphosis,
revealing
THE ABODE OF LOVE,
Illumined by the Electric Light of One Hundred Bright Eyes.
Grand Ballet d'Amour—principal Dancer, Miss Rosina
Wright, assisted by 3fdllee. Therese, Marian Lees, lee.
Fifth Age—" The Justice."
" And then-the Justice,
In fair round belly, with good capon lined,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances;
And so he plays his part."
JUSTICE HALL IN THE OLD MANOR HOUSE,
TWILIGHT.
Farmer Whackstraw, Mr. Grumblewell ; Constable, Mr.
Hardstaff; Villagers, Messrs, Gape, Grin, Stare, Shiver,
Tremble, Delve, te. A memorable Sentence and a recent
Period put to it —The Country Squire and the Effects of a
great Cause—How the Justice loses his Heir, and how the
Fugitives become bawled after.
Sixth Age —" The Lean and Slippered Pantaloon."
The Ruined Cottage of Old Age—Winter—Fireligb.t, Old Age
(sans teeth, sans eyes, sans teeth, sans taste, sans every th in) g
Mr. Centenarian.
thiSeven
ng th Age —sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans every-
." _

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager. Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS FVESTING.
THE .TEALOU3 WIFE.

Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, G. Yining, Emery, Lune, Dan-
vers, Mrs. Stirling. and Miss Marston.

After which will be produced a New and doubly-moral, though
excessively old, Melodramatic Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
'fag DISCREET PRINCESS; or, the Three GUM Distaffs.
In which Messrs. Emery, F. Robson, H. Cooper, Mimi Marston,
and Misa Maskell will appear.