The Sun.
London, England, 1856-06-27 00:00:00

COURT OF COM WON COUNCIL.

Yesterday a court was held for the despatch of im•
portant public businevs.

TRH INUNDATIONS IN /PRANCE.
Mr. ANDERTON rose to move--" That the court, sym►
pathising with the persons who have suffered by the late
inundations in France do subscribe the sum of 10,000
francs in aid of the fund now being raised for their
relief."

Alderman FINNIS seconded the motion.
After some discussion, it was agreed that "five bun•
dred pounds" should be substituted for the words "ten
thousand francs." In this form the vote was uhani-
mously agreed to, and the same was accordingly ordered
to be paid by the Chamberlain to the Lord Mayor, to
e paid by his lordship trsnsmitted to France.
THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY PRESENTED TO SIR W. F.

WILLIAMS. •
Mr. H. W. VALLANCE then moved that the freedom
of this ancient and honourable city be psesented to
General Sir F. Williams, of Kars, Bart., K.C.8., with
a sword of the value of one hundred guineaP. Mr.
Valiance proceeded to review the career of General Wil•
Hams from the period of his early training in the Artil-
lery at Woolwich until thefall of Kars, interspersing his
remarks with well chosen terms of eulogy. With the
inci lents of the life of the distinguished general the rea-
der is already acquainted. Mr. Valiance observed, in
conclusion, I have purposely foreborne allusion to Lord
Stratford de Radcliffe and Lord Clarendon, upon the
Masonic principle that when you have nothing to say
in praise, it is wiser to be silent. The resolution I pro-
pose is this—" That the corporation of London deeply
sympathise with General Sir William Fenwiok Williams,
of Kars, Baronet, K C. 8., on the severe sufferings he
has undergone at Kars, and regard with sentiments of
ardent admiration the discipline, the calm bravery, the
jud4ment, and sagacity evinced throughout the siege of
Kars, as also the honourable terms of capitulation se-
cured by the general at. the time of surrender. The
corporation, in testimony thereof, present the freedom
of this ancient and honourable city to the general, ao-
onpanying the gift with a sword of the value of one
hundred guinea.: (r.,,,ud cheers.)
Alderman KENNSDY etc ended the motion, which was
carried unanimously, and amidst loud acclamations.

TUE RAILWAY STRIKE AT LIVERPOOL.—LIVERPOOL,
Thursday.—As stated yesterday, the operatives em-
ployed on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway con-
tinue at work, the persuawions of the porters of the Lon-
don and North• West ern now on strike not having exer- •
cised the desired effect upon their minds. Meanwhile,
the turn-outs hold meetings daily ini Hope Hall, which
gratually grow smaller, owing to some of theta having
g•tt temporary work and (Ahem permanent employ in
other estab.iahments, whilA some are preparing to emi-
grate to Australia and America.,,, At their meeting yes.
terday afternoon the chairman (Mr. Wharrit) invited
any one connected with ether lines of railway, or those
who sympathised with the turn-outa; to come upon the
platform. Ne one, however, did S. Regarding the
deputation appointed to wait upon -William Ratbbone,
Esq., that gentleman, it was stated, told them that se
his memory was failing he wished them to appoint some
other gentleman to act with him as a mediator with the
company as to the terms of rearm required. One of the
speakers bad been informed by an influential gentleman
that a great number of shareholders and merchants were
in favour of the men, and condemned the policy of the
directors keepit.g-out so many men for the sake of 9/. •
per week. A meeting of the directors was to be held
to-day, when, probably, the matters at issue would be
further investigated.

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MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Ma.dlle. PICCOLOMINY.
LA FIGLIA DEL REGGINENTO.
THIS EVENING (Friday), June 27th, for the BENEFIT
and Last Appearance of Madllo. MARIE TAGLIONI, will be
performed Donizetti's Opera, entitled
LA FIGLIA DEL REGGIXENTO.
Marie, Madlle. Piccolomini ; La Marchesa, Madle. Borgaro ;
Tonio, Signor Calzolari ; Ortensio, Sig. Baillon ; and Sergente
• Sulpizio, Sig. Belletti.
Between the Acts a new Ballet Divertissement, by M. Paul
Taglioni, entitled

LA BOITQUETIERE.
"La Manfrina"—Corps de Ballet. "Le jeu deE Bouquets"
—)addle. Marieglioni (her last appearance)and M. Charles,
accompanied by fla Corps de Ballet.
To conclude with a Ballet Divertissement. Pas de Quatre
, —Mesdlles. Katrine, Lizerenx, Galby, and Pierron. "La
Seguidilla"-3fdlle. Marie Taglioni (her last appearance) and
M. Charles.

TO-MORROW EVENING (Saturday), June 28.
Madlle. JOHANNA WAGNER.
I CAPULETTI ED I MONTECCHI.
Romeo, Madlle. Johanna Wagner ; Juliet, Madlle Jenny
laanr ; Tebaldo, Signor Reichardt ; and Capellio, Signor Rene-
'eaten°.
To conclude with a Ballet Divertissement by Malame A.
Itellou, Mesdlles. Boschetti, Katrina, Rosa, Clara, Lizercus,
Pierron,
Applications for boxes, stalls, and tickets to be made at
the Box-office of the Theatre, Colonnade, Haymarket.

" THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Nlr. E. T. Smith.
ENGLISH OPERA.
THIS EVEYING will be produced
DER FREISCHUTZ.
To conclude with
THE BEGGAR'S OPERA.

THEATRE ROYAL. lIAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. Rneketon,:
THI3 EVENING,
MY WIFE'S DAUGHTER.
Followed by
'NUE LITTLE TREASURE.

After which PEREA NENA and the Spanish Dancers will pair

Followed by
THE RIGHTS AND WROND3 OF WOMAN.
To conclude with
THE DOCTOR IN LOVE.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S TIIEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KERN.
TRI3 EVENING,
A FRIN:T FOR AN HOITR.

After whin,-
TUE WINTER'S TALE.

ROYAL THE A.TRE ADELPHI.
Propriator and A:tanager. Mr. B. Webster.
Directress, Madame Celeste.
TIM EVENING.
TfIE FLYING DUTC MEAN.
To conclude with
LIKE AND UNLIKE.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Leuoe ant Manner, Mr. Alfred Wigan.

TIM EVENING

A FASCINATING INDIVIDUAL.
After which.
RETRIBU lON.

To conclude with
CAWIFIING A MUM tID.

ROYAL SETIREY TrISATRE.

Lessees, Ifessrg. Shepherd tad Crawls*.

THIS EVENING,
LUCREZIA BORGIA (Ist and 2d Acts.)

After which
An Act of NOR WA.

Followed by

IL BIRBIERE DI SIVI4LIA (31 Act.)

To conclude with
A BALLET DIVER rIiSEIfEN r.

ASTLErS ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
THI3 EVENING,
The Romantic Equestrian Spectacle, THE HORSE OF THE
CAVERN', or the Mounted Brigands of the Abruzzi, with the novel
feature of the Italian Bandits on borse'lack, the Neapolitan Dragoons,
and Ur. W. Cooke's stud of trained horses.
After which,
The EQUESTRIAN Sc!ENE3 of ART in the CIRCLE, with
Deseret's celebrated performlig Dog and Monkeys, as exhibited
before her Majesty.

To conclude with
THE FESTIVAL OF PEACE ; or Honour to the Brave.
Boa-office open fr)in F.'even till Fo ir. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Equestrian Director. Mr. W. Cooke. Jun.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
TEIIS DAT—Morn. 55 min. aft. B—Evening 25 min. aft. 9
ZA-MoRl3,oW—Morn. 55 min. aft. 9—Evening 28 Min. aft. 10

THE WEATHER—Sux OFFICE, JUNE 27.
THERMOMETER, 7.N THE SHADE.
80 —highost since noon yesterday.
67—lowest this morning and during the night.
82—this day at noon.

RAROWICTIER-30.20.
WIND, W.—Light with fine, warm, sunshiny weather.

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