The Sun.
London, England, 1860-08-22 00:00:00

THAMES EMBANKMENT.—Opposition. to
Scheme.—At a 31EETLy: of the Occupiers of and
other parties interested in theT6erside wharfs and premises
between Blackfriars-bridge and Queenhithe, convened by
circular, held at the Guildhall Coffeehouse, London, on Tues-
day, the 7th day of August, 1860, for the purpose of consider-
ing the report from the Select Committee of the house of
Commons, recommending to Parliament the Embankment of
the river Thames in that locality—

WILLIAM GOULD, Esq., in the chair--
The following resolutions were unanimously passed :-
1. That the embankment on the north side of the river be-
tween Blacldrlars and Southwark bridges, the plans of which
have been carefully inspected, will, in the opinion of this
Meeting, seriously injure the river-side wharfs and property
there, and permanently interfere with the trade and business
of the occupiers of the same and the navigation of the river,
'without effecting any public benefit at all commensurate with
the injury to private interests ; and that it is to the interest
of the owners, occupiers of property, and others liable to be
affected thereby to oppose any such measure in Parliament.
2. That the parties present agree to contribute rateably to
the expense of such opposition in proportions in which the
premises they occupy having a river frontage or otherwise
stand charged to the consolidated rate.
3. That,
William Gould, Esq„ 29, Upper Thames-street,
James Smith, Esq., Wheatsheafhart,
Robert Smith, Esq., Wheatsheaf, -wharf,
J. W. Ledger., Esq., Lyons-wharf,
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Robert White, Esq. Carron Company,
William Rathbone,Esq., Trie;-wharf,
Charles Druce, Esq., 29, Upper Thames-street,
D. N. Druce, Esq., 29, Upper Thames-street,
Robert Graham, Esq., Trig-lane,
'Crew Jegon, Esq., White Lion-wharf,
Jonah Hadley, Esq., City Flour Mills,
Charles Hadley, Esq., City Flour Mills,
Benjamin Smith, jun., Trig-wharf,
Alderman Rose, Queenhithe,
Archibald Little, Esq„ Purtleet-wharf,
A. McDolif,eill, Esq., Horse Shoe-wharf,
Henry Green, Esq., Rutland-wharf,
Be appointed a Committee to carry out the objects of the
Meeting, with power to add to their number ; and seven of
such Committee shall at all times be a quorum for the de-
spatch of business.
That William Gould, Esq., be the Chairman of such Com-
mittee.
That Robert Graham, Esq., be the Treasurer of such Com-
mittee.
That Mr. J. S. Newbon, of the firm of Messrs. Newbon,
Evans, and Co., be the Solicitor to the Committee.
That Mr. Henry Hoole be the Hon. Secretary.
The Committee rely upon the occupiers of the wharves on
the banks of the Thames, who were unable to attend the
Meeting, forwarding their written approval of the foregoing
resolutions addressed to the Treasurer, R. Graham, Esq., of
Trig-wharf, Upper Thames-street ; and the Committee con-
fidently anticipate the support and co-operation of the free-
holders and leaseholders of the various properties on the
banks of the Thames, and others interested in the navigation
of the river whose interests would bepermanently prejudiced
by the embankment.
HENRY HOOLE, Hon. Ses., 29, Upper Thames-street.
August 14, 18G0.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Enekstone.
THIS EVENING the performances will commence with
HALL OWEEN.
And THE OVERLAND ROUTE. Messrs. C. Mathews,
Buokstone, Compton, Chippendale, Rogers, Mrs. Charles
Mathews, Miss Weekes, and Mrs. Wilkins.
After which, the new comedietta, HIS EXCELLENCY,
it, which Mr. and Mrs. C. Mathews will appear.
To conclndc with THE CHRISTENING.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL PRINCES S'S THEATRE.-
Lessee, Mr. A. Harris.
!THIS EVENING, will be performed THE LADY OF
THE LYONS. Mr. G. 3lelyille, Miss Heath, &a
After which, CRUEL TO BE KIND. A. Harris, Misses
C. and R Leclercq.
To conclude with THRICE MARRIED.

Commence at 7.

A DELPHI, NEW THEATRE-ROYAL.
F-3.. Sole rroprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
Crowded Houses Nightly to the powerful Adelphi drama of
Janet Pride.—Last three nights of Miss Julia Daly.

THIS EVENING, JANET PRIDE. Messrs. B. Webster.
J. L. Toole, P. Bedford, Stuart, C. Selby ; Miss Woolgar and
Miss Laidlaw.

To oonclude with IN AND OUT OF PLACE. Miss
Julia Daly, Messrs. C. Selby and C. J. Smith.
Doors open at half-past B—Commence at 7.
Box-office open from 10 till 5.
No charge for booking.
To-Morrow (Thursday) Evening, August 23, the Annusl
Benefit of Mr. Wm. Smith, Acting Manager, MASKS AND
FACES. Triplet (his original character). Mr. Ben. Webster ;
Peg Woffington, Miss Woolgar. LOAN OF A LOVER :
Gertrude (for this night only), Miss Rebecca Isaacs ; Peter
Spyk, Mr. W. Smith. To conclude with THE OMNIBUS :
Pat Rooney, Mr. George Hodson.

A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.-
-JAL Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Wm. BATTY.
Immense Success of "Mazeppa."
A Grand MID-DAY PERFORMANCE will take place on
SATURDAY next, Aug 25, commencing at Two o'clock. =
This 14:yening, Lord Byron's splendid Hippo-drama of
MAZEPPA AND THE WILD 'HORSE, with entirely new
and beautiful scenery, costly costumes, and appointments,
introducing the largest stud of highly-trained Horses, Po-
nies, Buffaloes, and Camels in the World.
To be followed by Scenes in the Arena by the Star Riders
of the day.
Doors open at half-past 6, performance commence at 7.
Box-office open daily from 11 till 4.
Stage Manager—Mr. W. WEST.
Director of the Arena—M. Felix Rc.volti.

CANTERBURY -
EVERY EVENING,
A Grand Selection from
MART HA,
And Selections from
DINORAH, TROVATORE, MACBETH,
And numerous other Entertainments.
Balcony, ls, Hall. 6d.
Com% Vocalists—Messrs. George Hodson (the Irish Come-
dian and Mimic), and C. Marshall.
The ETHIOPIANS, consisting of 17 performers (organised
expressly for this Establishment). for the performance of
Vocal and Instrumental Music, Comic and Sentimental, with
Negro delineations, anecdotes, &c., in addition to the usual
entertainments.
The Fine Arts Gallery is open from 5 till 11 on Sunday
Evening.

THE WEATHER..—SuN OFFICZt AUGUST 22, MO.
THrtlllo3/ETER, TN THE SHADB.
67—highest since noon yesterday.
55—lowest this morning and during the night.
62—this day at noon.
BanomETER-29.61; a fall of half an inch since yester-
day.
*WIND—South-Westerly ; fresh, with heavy rain in the
morning.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tuns DAY.—Morning, sh. 23m.—Afternoon, sh. 45m.
To-moßnow.-Morning, 6h. 7m.—Afternoon, 6h. 31m.

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THE SUN.

LONDON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1860.

The House of Commons went last night into
Committee on the Naval Discipline Bill, with the
view of making the Royal Navy more agreeable to
sailors. Flogging was discussed in all its bear-
ings, and the singular humanity of lowering the
number of lashes from fifty to forty-eight was
agreed to. Only think of sparing two lashes to a
poor degraded seaman's back ! What, would any one
of these fine legislators consider the anguish of two
such lashes from the hands of the boatswain's mate,
prompted by an overruling commander to " do his
duty," merely as a spectacle of caprice. Even Sir
CHARLES NAPIER, martinet though he be in all
naval discipline, felt the opinion of the House so
repugnant to the use of the " cat"—that he backed
out from his former profes,ion,that a ship's company
could not be managed without resorting to flogging.
Men have feelings, and sailors arc but men, with
hearts as brave and minds as kind as the best of
landsmen, bnt they will not for any consideration
short of national honour consent to be dragooned
at the mere pleasure of an irresponsible captain
into all sorts of " black list" servitude. There is
no question about the necessity of discipline on
board a man-of-war; but there are two sorts of
discipline—that of conciliation and that of coercion
—the one leading gently but firmly from error,
and the other aggravating the wrong by making
it worse, from an excess of temper.

We are clearly of opinion that a more humane
system of discipline would not only please the men,
but would in the end tend to making the navy
more popular, and strengthen the true defence of
the country against any and every foe who may
fancy an invasion. Britain's best bulwarks are
her wooden walls ; but it is of little use to have
these wooden walls unless you have good hearts
and true to meet the invader. Pay men fairly—
t."4
them honestly, and depend upon it England
will 1"" I be
, at a loss for good and able seamen to
man her fleets.

The; admirable address delivered by the Earl of
DERBY last Saturday at Kirkdale is especially
desert ing the attention of
our readers. The occa-
sion 17 ras one of great interest, ,
laying the
foundE .tion stone of an industrial school
i and church.
We have long and consistently advocated
the cause
of the•i e institution", and it is highly gratifying to
all the it well wishers to see a statesman of Lord
DHABI 's eminence and ability supporting their
claims to public encouragement, with all the ;
weight
of his perspicacious arguments and all the power
of his ea rnest eloquence. The justice of his remarks
on the disproportion existing between the rapid