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London, England, 1856-11-25 00:00:00

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Wanted. for a Ledy and her. Servant, a RNISHED APARTMENTS,—
Vie) - I doubt the deep interest taken b y the community
I at large in this interesting subject, and the earnest
SITTING-ROOM, Three BED ROOMS, and separate
determination to obtain speedy red ress. What-
cell: se where there are no other lodger•, near a chief
thoroughfare ; between Cloring-cross and Hyde-park-corner of the impost,
I ever may be thought of the polices
preferred. Any party unused to letting would find the
advertiser a desirable occupant. Referenees lox of the oppressive inequality or. its assessment,
Addre3s, with full particulars,2,2l-1 there can be no difference respeetzhe g the unfairness
fo ' • a the full amount of tb .e war-tax for a
IT_.._ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.— levym„
M. JULLIEN'S CONCERTS. Last
lfear longer than it was intended • to be granted by
Week but Two-First appearance of Millie. Juliana May
Parliamnt or than it was supposed it could possibly
(prima donna from the Grand Opera at Verona).-Isth time e •
of the New Grand French Quadrille, and Sixth time of the be enforced. It was merely by a, discreditable trick
grand Selection from La Traviata.-Madame Elsa Ponie(prima
la be protr: Lcted until the sth
donna from the principal theatres in Italy), will shortly 'nave Viet the charge con.-
the honour of making her first appearance in England.-On April, 1858. The Peace was, to all intents and
Thursday, Nov. 27, the celebrated Pianist Miss Arabella
Goddard will make her second appearance this sea
on. purposes, concluded in March 'last. But by the
Programme for TUN EVENING (Tuesday, Nov. 2 3):-
übstitution of the word " rati fieation" for "con-
Part I. Overture, William Tell (second time this season)-
Rossini ; Quadrille, the Promenade-Engelke ; Symphony, i clueion," it is endeavoured to ems intain the tax in
Andante from the Symphony in E flat (second time this sea
all its oppressive stringency fc+r twelve months
son)-Mozart ; Ballata, " Questa o gnelia" (Rigoletto), Signor
; Polka, My Mary Ann (13th time)-Jnllien ; longer than was at all contemplated, either by
Solo, Trumpet, M. Duliem-DnliCill; Varsovicnne, the War-
saw (second time this season)-Jullien; Grand Aria. P.etly, 1 the Parliament or the People ‘of Great Britain.
Miss Juliana. May /her first appearance) - Donizetti ; the
k If Government insist on the :necessity or expedi-
French Quadrille, the fifteenth time of performance, with varia-
tions for flute, flageolet, oboe, clarinet, ophieleido, and cornet, ency of the present rate, they have full power to
pe,•forme(l by MM. De Polley, De Tong, Collinet, Lavigne,
brine
Sonne therms, Hughes, and Kc'enig; Finale ; "Partiait pour la g the matter fairly before) the Legislature.
Syrie," ej'Empereur"-Jullicn. The Chancellor of the Exchequer can explain the
Part 2. Opera, Grand Operatic Selection from Verali's opera.
of "La Travi,ita" (sixth time of performance) with solos for point fully in his financial scheme, and then it
violin, oboe, flute, clarinet, trumpet, ophieleide, and cornet,
will receive full consideration. This course would
byMessrs. Le lion, Lavigne, De Folley, Sonnenberg:, Thu hem,
Hughes, and Koenig ; Air, " Una fartiva Lagrima" (Flis;r avoid even the imputation of deception—a mat-
d'Aineri), Signor Millardi-Donizetti ; Valse, La Prima Donna
ter of vast
importance to any Administration,
(fourth time this season), Cornet Obligato, Herr Keenig-
Jullien ; Concerto (No. 6), Violin, M. La Hon-De Beriot , which should be placed even beyond suspicion on
Grand Aria, Ernani, Miss Juliana May-Douizetti ; Valse,
Victory-Koenitr, ; Galop, Etna.-D'Albert• such a point.
Canductor-M. Jumen To commence at 8 o'clock prices.
Great disingenuouaness has,. however, been die-
ef admission :-,-Promenade, Is. ; Dress circle, 2s. fd. ; private
boxes, 16s. 6d., CI is , and upwards. Private boxes to be. played ab initio in referen'.se to this impost,
secured of Mr. Nugent, at the box-oil:Ice of t
at Jhe theulliatren although Mr. GLADSTONE has rendered himself
.e
at all the principal libraries and musiesellers'; and
and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street. more amenable to the accusation than any of his
predecessors. It was always represented as a mere
temporary burden—only required for an existing
emergency, and one that could be dispensed with
after a few years. It was by these means alone
that the gross injustice of charging precarious and
temporary incomes, obtained by physical or intel-
lectual labour, at as high a rate as if derived from
accumulated and realised property, was tolerated.
In 1842 Sir ROBERT PEEL asked for it for three
years to restore the shattered finances of the
nation. During the interval be effected so many
fiscal improvements that it was gladly renewed
for a further term of three years, in order
to enable him to push his experiments to
their legitmate conclusion. A very different
person, however, was at the head of the financial
department when the matter was again forced on
the consideration of the House and eountry.
" The iron bad deeply entered into the souls " of
the commercial community ; and when Sir
CHARLES WOOD proposed a considerable increase,
it was received with universal execration—not,
as we explained at the period, against the tax
itself, which, if fairly apportioned, would have
been preferred to indirect imposts, but to its un-
just and unequal operation. The unfortunate
financier was but too happy to obtain a renewal
of the charge for a single year. Had it not been
for that compromise it would have been unequivo-
cally rejected. But the monetary condition of
the country forbade so formidable a mode of tes-
tifying the displeasure of the people.
In 1849 it was renewed for a further term of
three years, due notice being given that the
Minister should " set his house in order" during
the interval, and be prepared to bring forward a
more equitable project. Mr. DISRAELI, although
not going sufficiently far, made a move in the
right direction by recognising a distinction be-
tween permanent and precarious incomes ; but
the overthrow of the DERBY Administration pre-
vented his scheme from being adjudicated on by
the Legislature. It was then thought that the
matter would be satisfactorily disposed of. The
Premier, Lord ADERDREN, and the leader of the
House of Commons, Lord Joarr RUSSELL, succes-
sively declared that the system could not be de-
fendel. Parliament and the country were all
but unanimous ; but unfortunately Mr. GLAD,
STONE had resolved to carry out his crotchet,
and by his indomitable energy he defeated
the wishes of the entire community. He per-
suaded the nation that it was better to abolish
than to modify the impost, and by a specious and
flattering tale induced them to believe that it was
possible to do so. The result was that he got it
renewed for a longer period than any of his pre-
decessors, under the supposition that a reduction
should commence in 1857, which would lead to the
eventual expiration of the burden in 1860. The
bait was eagerly swallowed, although we explained
the absurdity of the notion, and the nature of
the gross deception practised. A single year
verified the accuracy of our predictions, the tax
was doubled in 1853, and subsequently raised by
Sir G. C. LEWIS to 163. ia the pound, to be
continued until a year after the termination of the
war. This, by a species of official legerdemain,
has been construed to mean something more
these two years, and this is the first although by
no means the only point to be assailed. It is
the whole question whet the taking of the Ma-
lakhoff was to the capture of Sebastopol. All
other matters must speedily follow. The Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer cannot spare eight or nine
millions sterling, and therefore the point must be
put on a proper foundation, so as to satisfy the
country. If energetic efforts be made in the
right direction there must be a satisfactory ar-
rangement, and those who display zeal and activity
ia producing a result so desirable will entitle
themselves to the thanks and gratitude of their
fellow citizens.

Ny'
THEATRE ROYAL, DRUB,Y
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
Acting Msnager, Mr. C. Mathews. Stage Manager, Mr. R.
Roxby. Scenic Artist, Mr. W. Beverley.
ITALIAN OPERAS, COMEDY, and. BALLET, every Evening
during the Week, at Old Play-house Prices.
Upper Gallery, Is. ; Gallery, ls. 6d. ; Pit, 3s. ; Upper
Boxes, 3s. 6d. ; First Circle, ss. ; Dress Circle, 75.; Stalls,
los. ed. ; Private Boxes, one, two, three, and four guineas.
In consequence of the extraordinary and unprecedented
success that has attended the introduction of ITALIAN
OPERAS at Drury-lane, the Lessee begs to announce that
he .has re-entered into arrangements with Messrs. Cramer,
Beale, and Co., who have succeeded in prevailing upon the
eminent Italian Artistes to foregs their Continental engage-
ments, in order to appear for a Few Nights Longer in the
most celebrated operas of the great composers :—Madame
Grisi, Madame Rndersdorff, Madame Amadei, Madame Sed-
lazek, and Madame sassier ; Herr Reichardt, Signor Volpini,
Mons. Gassier, Signor Lorini, Signor Albicini, Signor Rovere,
Mr. Tennant, and Herr Formes. Powerful hand and cog.
pletc chorus, under the direction of Signor Li Calzi.
THIS EVENING, her Majesty's Servants will perform
(for the first and only time) Donizetti's opera, LUCIA DI
L kMMERMOOR. Supported by Madame Gassier, Madame
Chierki, M. Gassier, M. Kinn', Signor Gabussi, Signor
Albiciui, and Signor Volpini.
After which, PATTER V. CLATTER. Mr. C. Mathews,
Mr. Templeton, &e.
To conclude with a Ballet, in which Mhos. Osmont will

appear.
Boxes, stalls, and places can be secured of Messrs.
Cramer, Beale, and Co., Regent-street, and at the box-office
of the theatre, from 10 till 6. To prevent disappointment
an early application is solicited. The Free List will
be entirely suspended.
Doors epeu at lulf•past 7, commence at 8.

THEATRE ROYAL, IJAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING, and durint,, the week,
(Wednesday excepted), will be performed THE SCHOOL
FOR SCANDAL, in which Mr. Murdoch will appear as
Charles Surface; Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. Chippendale ; Sir
Benjamin Backbite, Mr. Buckstone ; Crabtree, Mr. Compton;
Joseph Surface, MI% Howe ; Sir Oliver Surface, Mr. Rogers;
Moses. Mr. Clark ; Sir Harry (with a song), Mr. W. Parrett ;
Lady Teazle, Miss Reynolds ; Mrs. Candour, Miss Talbot
Lady Sneerwell, Mrs. Poynter ; Maria Miss E. Sabine. After
which, th• new and successfnl farce, A FAMILY FAILING,
in which Mr. Bnckstone, Mr. Howe, Mr. Chippendale, and
Miss Blanche Fans will appear. With (for positively the
last fire nights), the ballet of EL GAMBESINO, by Perea
Lena and her unrivalled Company of Spanish Dancers. To
conclude with MY LITTLE ADOPTED.

rrHEATRE ROYAL, A DELPHL
Real Success. Great Adniphi Hit !
THE ELVES, a Grand New Fair Ballet Extravaganza, in
which Madame Celeste will appear as the Statue Bride every
night Mr. Wright and Mr. Leigh Murray every evening
in the new comic drama of A Border Marriage.—THlS
EVENING, A NOVEL EXPEDIENT: byMr.Leigh Murray,
Mr. Parselle, and Mrs. L. Murray. After which, with new
scenery, dresses, machinery, and appointments, a new grand
fairy ballet extravaganza, called THE ELVES, or the Statue
Bride, founded on the grand ballet spectacle, now perform-
ing with unexampled. success at the Theatri Imperiale de
i'Opera at Paris, under the title of Les Elfes. Principal cha-
racters by Madame Celeste, Misses Wyndham, Mary Keeley,
Kat% Kelly, Cbatterly, Arden, Messrs. Wr'.ght, Paul Bedford,
C. Selby, Le Barr, &c. Concluding with A BOP.DEE. MAR-
RIAGE. Sir Waiter Raeburn, Mr. Leigh Murray ; Dandie,
Mr. Wright ; Mistress Willoughby, Miss Wyndham.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING and durinz tha week
will be presented Shakspeare's play of A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which will be prod:lced a ne-.v petite e.)ni1,17, in two
acts, called OUR WIFE ;, or, The Rose of Amiens. Princi-
pal characters by Messrs. Ryder, Harley, Fisher; Misses
l!furray and C. Leclercq.
Mendelssohn's celebrated overture to A Midsummer
Night's Dream will commence at 5 minutes before 7.

LYCEUM THEATRE ROYAL.
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.
THIS EVENING (Tuesday), the highly successful Play
of FABIAN, or "La Mesalliance." Fabian, Mr. C. Dillon ;
Pauline, airs. C. Dillon.
After which, a Ballet Divertissement from ESMERALDA,
by Miss Rosina Wright and Corns de Ballet.
Followed by KING'S MUSKETEERS. Mr. C. Dillon and
Miss Woolgar.
Gmelndiog with DOING THE HANSOM. Mr. J. L. Toole.

ROYAL SURREY .T A-TR E.
Mtsirs. Shepheril an:l Creswick.
T}IIS EVENING, ROB ROY. Rob Roy, Mr Creswick ;
ItAshleig,h. Mr Potter ; Francis, Mr. Charles ; Bailie Nicol
Jarvie, Mr. Vollaire ; Dongal, Mr. Tapping ; Major Gal-
braith, Mr. S. Smith ; Helen Macgregor, Mrs. Brookes ;
Diana Vernon, Miss Ellis.
To c:mcin‘le with Dltr.D.

TRiO.TD T E A.T E.--M n•i%er, Mr. T.
P.Lyne. —THIS EV" ENI NTI- will be performed
LITTLE DO-TtRIT. Mesq.s. Howard, G. Lee, Fitzgerald.
THE QUEEN'S MIrSKF,TEERS. '.Mesdames Cuthbert, Fitz-
inman, &c. And THE CAPI'.% IN'S NOT A MISS.
Commence at Seven. Stalls, 3s. ; Poxes, 2s. ; Pit, ls. ;
Gallery, 6d.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
L,39Ree, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING WIVES AS THEY WERE AND
MAIDS AS THEY ARE. Messrs. Addison, G. Vining;
Mrs. Stirling, Miss Swanborough (her second appearance).
And (second time), a new farce, JONES THE AVENGER.
Messrs. F. Robson, J. Rogers, and Miss Marston.
Commence at ha'f-past Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, SADLER'S-WELLS.
Under the Management of Mr. Phelps.
THIS F.VENING, HAMLET. Hamlet, :vll% Phelps ;
Ghost. Mr. H. Marston ; Gravedigger, Mr. L. Ball ; Queen,
Miss Atkinson ; aphelia, Miss M. Minnie.
S.: conclude with FRIEND wAcur,Es

ASTLFXS ROY AL A:NATILET ILE AT 11, E.
Lessee to (1 Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
THIS EVENING the triumphantly successful Equestrian
Speetacle. called DRED or, A 7,1 e of the Dismal Swamp.
With its delineations of Equestrian Negro Life, by Mr. W.
rooke's Horses, trained by him. Terrific Sinking of the
Steeds in the darksome swamp, 4e.
After which, the SCENES in the CIRCLE ; appearance
of Nfiss Kate Cooke, &T
To conclude with NUMEROUS ENTERTAINMENTS.
Doors/ open at haq-past six; commence at seven o'clock.
Box Stage ,
-office open from Eleven till Four.
West. F,qxestrian Director, Mr. W. Cooke, inn.

"The pearly shell for him and thee,
The oyster is the lawyer's fee,"
The unfortunate shareholders and creditors of
the Royal British Bank have ample cause to ac-
knowledge the accuracy of the illustration afforded
in the well-known fable. Their substance is con.
sumed, their rights withheld, while the legal
shuttlecock is tossed backwards and forwards
between the long-robed players. The great ob-
ject, of course, is to obtain the most speedy dis-
tribution possible of the large amount on hand,
and to make provision at the earliest possible time
for the liquidation of the balance. But this is
defeated by the earnest contest between the
official manager and the official assignee as to
which of them shall have the pleasing percentage
allowed for the duty. While they can fight for
• heir own peculiar interests at the cost of the
victims,
while all the expenses on either side ars
to be paid out of the fund in Court, we may be
assured that the matter will be carried on from
Court to Court until it terminates in a manner
similar to the leading
Jarn-
dyce. At case of Jarndyce and
present the decision is favourable to
the official assignee,
but the official manager is
not discouraged. There are the Judges of Ap-
peal, who may take a different view of the sub-
ject ; and the House of Lords, after a few
years' consideration, may again alter either or both
shareholders, if they have
decisions. The unhappy
pay for all if not, the
the means, will have to
less willfall on the creditors, who will, during the
interim, be deprived of the relief that would be
afforded by the division of the fund. Surely such
a state of affairs should not he allowed to con-
tinue. The depositors may well exclaim, "A
plague on both your houses." It would practically
be far better that they should pay both parties
than suffer their property to be frittered away by
such vexatious litigation.
Surely an arrangement might be made for the
immediate division of the available assets, allow-

CANTERBURY HALL, w„Cilift,.,
OPEN EVERY EVENING,, er-road •
biz company of Vocalists are engaged for the The follow-
e
Caulscld,
Selections from all the popular Operas, madri2al'eff°rmance of
Glees, Duets, ctc., viz. : —Miss E. Pearce, airs, -'''
Choruses,
and ' Miss Summers ; Mr. J. Canfijeic
Miss Brunel],
Jonghmans, E. Grover, T. Aaiun. T. Farrant, $, ,Tons,
Herr P.
Barker, W. Melling, and P. Corrie ; Masters Attaili°n",s' j•
nett, and Corri ; 31r. Sam Cowell and E. Maekney.--' iru"
forte, J. Harroway, 11. A. ; harmonium, J. CaulfieldPf-no;
director, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pre-
,
c; Rely. Suppers, dre., until twelve o'clock. In additiotireo.
tho usual Vocal EntcrLainment, the celebrated SPANISH
MINSTRELS will appear in costume at Nine and Eleven
o'clock Every Evening, and sing some of their favourite selec-
tions
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awn WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tan DAT—Morn. 19 min. aft.l2—Evening 37 min. sft. 12
T I.sloltßOW—Morn. 56 min. &M r?, —tvening 16 min. aft. 1

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THE WEATEIEE—SuN OFFICE, NOVEMBER 25.
TiIimMODINTER, IN TEM SHAD&
56 --highest rinse noon yesterday.
41 -lowest this morning and during the night.
40 -this day at noon.
RASONWrIB, 30.09—rising.
Wire
weather: NT
ine-ITNTningW. —Light, with fine, clear, sunshiny
to frost.
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