The Sun.
London, England, 1856-02-26 00:00:00

TA the INDEPENDENT FREEMEN and
ELECTORS of the BOROUG-11 of BOSTON.

GENT atirs,
The elevation of Sir Gilbert Heathcote to the Peerage being
likely to cause a vacancy in the representation of your ancient
borough, I beg to announce myself as a Candidate for the
high honour of your suffrages at the next election.
I need not on this occasion enter at any length into the
exposition of my political sentiments. I may state generally
that I am a supporter of the principles of Civil and Religious
Liberty to their fullest extent ; and that, on every occasion
'when my vote in Parliament may be required, it will be given
on the side of rational progress, and of the social, moral, and
political advancement of the people.
I am a firm friend to Popular Education, and think it not
only cheaper, but more just and more merciful, to spend the
publie money upon schools, that may prevent the growth of
criminality, than upon prisons and penitentiaries, to punish
it. lam an advocate for a further reform in our Parliamen-
tary system, and for promotion by merit in all classes and
vaults of the public service, not only in the army and navy,
but in the civil and diplomatic professions. in order that dis-
grace may not befall the country in the eyes of the world, or
that the disaster which springs from incompetency rather
than dishonesty may not endanger our position as a leading
power in Europe. I am a friend of economy in all depart-
ment' of the State ; but would not carry economy in any one
of them to such a point as to impa'r efficiency. lam also in
favour of an equitable reconsideration of our whole system of
taxation, in order that the revenue necessary to the support
of the State and of the public credit may not be drawn from
those unable to bear the burthen; and that in their collection
they may not prevent the proper growth and expansion of
our trade and manufactures at home, and of our commerce
with all parts of the world. lam in favour of justice to our
Colonies, and of such a system of administration as shall make
them a source of strength and not of weakness to the parent
country.
While ready to support the Government in any well-con-
sidered and well-advised projects having for their object the
public advantage in our great towns and cities, I shall
decidedly oppose any attempt to interfere with the inherent
Privilege of Englishmen—the right of local self-government
a right which is at the very foundation of our liberties.
On the great question of peace or war it may be expected
that I should express my sentiments. I am, as all Christian
Men must be, an enemy to war in the abstract, and especially
to the wars waged by despots against the rights, the liberty,
and the independence of other nations. For this reason, I
approve of the means taken by Great Britain and France—in
their glorious, and, as I hope, their perpetual, alliance—to
limit the aggressions of Russia, and to secure the indepen-
dence of Turkey. While hoping that peace may result from
the Conferences now sitting at Paris, I should consider a dis-
' honourable peace as the greatest calamity that could happen
to this country and to Europe. In my estimation, the only
Peace that is worth obtaining is a peace which will effectually
restrain the power whose guilty ambition led to the war ;
and which will enable the several nations•. of Europe—and
Russia among the number--to Prosper in security, developing
their resources, extending their systel of railroads, and be-
- mein: the customers and friends of this country.
Although I have non of late years been a resident in Boston,
I have not been a stranger to the place of my birth. Asinany
of you know, I have ever been ready to aid ii" any enterprise
likely to be of benefit to a town endeared to me by so many
associations ; and I need scarcely remind you that, if you do
tie the high honour of returning mo as your representative to
Parliament, I shall be hi a better position than any 'stranger
could be of looking after and advaseiog to the utmost extent
of my power your local interests and wants.
In a few days I hope to be able to make a personal canvass,
and shall be ready to give a frank and candid expression on
all political matters required of me.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient, huml-de servant,
HERBERT INGRAM.
Illustrated London News Office,
Milford House, Strand, London, Feb. 25.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.
Professor ANDERSON'S GREAT CARNI-
VAL BENEFIT, MONDAY and TUESDAY, March 3 and
4,1856.

Professor ANDERSON most respectfully begs to inform his
friends and the public, that his GRAND CARNIVAL COM-
PLIMENTARY BENEFIT and DRAMATIC GALA will o.!-
cur on MONDAY and TUESDAY; 3d and 4th of March. It
Will comprise Opera, Drama, Pantomime, Burletta, Melo-
tram*, and a Bal Masque, thus constituting a round of amuse-
ment more copious, attractive, and varied than has ever oc-
curred in London. In fact, it will be the first time in the his-
tory of entertainments in England that any such thing has
been even attempted. In America on benefit occasions, and
When it is desired by professionals to pay a mark of respect
to a deserving beneficiaire, a Dramatic Carnival has been
°rranised and attended with the most profitable results. The
Parnival at Covent garden will be an effort to realise on Eng-
;lob ground that which American ingenuity and enterprise
has already accomplished with success in tho Transatlantic
Theatres. The Carnival will commence on Monday, March 3,
at one o'elock, with the performance (the last in London for
ever) of the great Pantomime of 1856, in which Miss Harriet
("Orden, kiss Emma Horne, Mr. Harry Pearson, Mr. W.
Bhalders, Mr. C. Brown, Mr. 11% A. Barnes, and Mr Flex-
Poore will sustain their several characters. To be followed
by the most popular Burletta of the day. After which, a two-
act Drama. Then a three-act Opera. To be succeeded by
the greatest Farce of modern times. That to be followed by
the Now Squib. And the whole to conclude with an amusing
Ballet. Tho whole of the various Artistes who are to appear,
and among them are those who take highest rank in the
Theatrical world, have most kindly, and without reserve,
Zoblnteered their services. Every employe in the Theatre
'ao, with similar good feeling, expressed a wish to serve
Without fee or reward.

The performances commencing on Monday, at 1 p.m., with
the Great Comic Pantomime of 1856, entitled
YE BELLE ALLIANCE; or,
/IA.RLEQUIN GOOD HUMOUR AND THE FIELD
OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD.

Beings LEGEND of the MEETING of the MONARCHS.

" It was a nis,rvellons sweote and goodly° sight to see those
two Princes, in the flower° of their age, in the height of their
atrengthe and in the dignitie of their manlye bcautye, com-
a:landing two great Nations, that bade been so long rivals and
enemies, instead of leading hostile armit.ii' to desolate and
destroy°, meet in that peaceful .walleye,
._and embrace like
brothers, in the sighte of the choicer nobilitie of either land."
--The Chroniclers.
The Pantomime invented, arranged, and produced by Mr.
A. Harris, witi the same attention to Scenery, Costumes,
and Effects which has eharacterisA the productions of " Ri-
!Colette," "Il Trovatoro," " L'Etoilo du Nord," and the
various Operas lately produced at this, tho recognised chief
Theatre in Europe for Spectacular Display. The entirely New
and most elaborate Scenery Painted by and under the Super-
intendence of Mr. WILLIAM BEVERLEY, assisted by
Messrs. Cuthbert, C. Adams, W. Shalders, W. Glover, and
numerous Assistants. The Opening written by Mr. George
Augustus Sala. The Music composed by Mr. Leder (who has
Obligingly lent his aid on account of the Pantomime being
Produced at this Theatre). The Ballet and Incidental
banceearranged by Mr. Benjamin Barnett. The Comic Tricks
invented by the Brothers Brong,h, Mr. A. Harris, and
Mr, William Dorrington. The New Spectacular Designs by
M. Guerin, of Paris. Tho Extensive and Complicated Machi-
7'erY by Mr. H. Sloman and numerous Assistants The Ori-
tinal and Ultra-Grotesque Masks by Mr. G. Ewing. The
Novel and Costly Properties by Mr. Prescott, assisted by Mr.
Moreland. The Ladies' Costumes by Mrs. James, assisted by
Mr. Beauchamp. The Gentlemen's Costumes by Mr. Smithers,
assisted by Mr. Lawrence. The Armoury Department by
Mr. Hogg. The Chappellerie by Mrs. Walker. Copyist,
Mr. Horton. Prompter, Mr. Rance. Perruquier, Mr. Rick-
tills, of Brydges-street, Covent-garden. Tho Novel Gas
Arrangements by Mr. Palmer and Assistants. The Whole
production being limier the Immediate Superintendence of
mr. A, HARRIS.

Scene I.

111 E CAVERNS OF THE GNOME BRITANNICUS IN

SUBTERRANEANUSSIA..

Gnomes—Britannicus (a fine old English Gnome), one of
the olden time, bearing a close resemblance to the " Old
Gentleman," fully answering to his so-Gnome-en ; a pure un-
adulterated British Spirit, strongly opposed to anything in the
bap() of Foreign Wines, French Brandy, and great in his be-
lief in Beer, 'Batty, Beef, and Boxing—Mr. John Neville.
nallabile des Diablotines, by Mesdemoiselles E. Honey,
'licks, Arlington, Cleveland, Granville, Losh, Brown, Page,
Gregory, Rose, Kendall, Martinez, Gosselin, Turtle, Ford,
Stewart, Ranoe, and Clare.
Assistant Gnomes—Blue Fire, Mr. Williams ; Phosphorus-
tml, Mr. Samuels ; Candeseentingten, Mr. A. Smith ; Match-
Mr. Saunders ; Ignisfatty, Mr. P. A. James ; Red-
°lazes, Mr. Voller ; Cratervomit, Mr. Spindle ; Torchlight,
lir. Jaffer ; Blazeton, Mr. Parkes ; Sulphurite, Mr. Topham ;
Plamington, Mr. Farman ; Gassington, Mr. B. Brown ; Crater-
vomit, Mr. Simkins ; Hotspark, Mr. J. Jones; Illumines°,
Bleckey ; Nitreleank, Mr. Pratt.

Scene 11.
WEE LAND'S END, CORN WALL, WITH THE CAR

OF THE DRAGONS.

Good Humonr—(a familiar spirit, *hose familiarity is con•
ducive to the very reverse of contempt. The prettiest page it
the whole volume of the Pantemime)7Hiss Harriet Gordon,

Diorama—No.l.
THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON'S ARRIVAIt. IN
LONDON,
And his Enthusiastic Reception.
Diorama—No. 2.
QUEEN VICTORIA'S VISIT TO NAPOLEON'S
TOMB,
In tit* Hotel des Invalides' at Paris.
" And o'er that shrine the last Rememlrance quench
Of Malice 'twat the English and the French :"
S I 11.
THE DECK OF " THEcene
GREAT HARRY," FOUR-
DECKER,
128 Guns (the first English Illan•of-War). The vessel lying
alcngside the Quay at Dover, with

THE EMBARKATION OF HENRY THE EIGHT rt.
Henry the Eighth (a stout monarch, of middle ago, residing
sem° time ago at No. 1, Westminster, whose idea was that
it is impossible to have too much of a good thing, or a good
king. A good wife being a good thing, ho thought that the
mdse wives he had the better. Himself being a good king,
he decided that he could not make too much of himself, and
he is accordingly made as extensive as possible in the person
of his faithful representative)—Mr. Harry Pearson.
Pretty Poppet (Page to King Henry Vlll.)—Mastor Sloman.
The Queen of England—Mr. Jones.
Maids of the Bedchamber to the English Queen— Mesdlles.
Rosey, Pinky, Daisy, Pansy, and Lily.
Cardinal Wolsey (a nautical gentleman much accustomed to
" swim on bladders in seas of glory,") vide Shakespere-11r.
r• Q. Villiers.

Sir Jasper Spritsail (commander of the Great Harry), a
Weather-beaten seaman, who—paradoxical as it may appear
--will not allow himself to be beaten by the weather, and
whose maxim is " Needs must when the Old Harry Drives "
"—Mr. D. Stewart.
Crew—Tom Bowline, Mr. Silver; Jack Halyards, Mr. 'Up-
barn ; Jim Foremast, Mr. Partington ; Bob Holystone, Mr.
Ledyard ; Joe Sheetanchor, Mr. T. B. Smith ; Davy Docks,
kr. Woodfield; Ted Trunchion, Mr. Freby ; Tim Towrope,
)Ir. Henry; Dick Longboat, Mr. Barry; Peter Stanchion,
,1
Sims ; Bill Figurehead, Mr. Solomon ; Hal Hammock,
Mr. Harvey; Charles Caboose, Mr. White ; Sam Sailcloth,
fir. Mazzoni ; Nat Northpolo, Mr. Fredericks ; Bill Bunt-
'hie, Mr. Payne. _ . _

Diorama—No. 3.
VOYAGE FROM ENGLAND TO FRANCE, with A STORM

at SEA.
Scen© IV.
TlitE INTERIOR OF THE CHATEAU OF FRANCIS

Between Guisnes and Ardennes.
Francis I.—(Next door neighbour of the aforesaid Henry
VIII., No. 1., Westminster, but who himself " didn't quite
live in Westminster" for an obvious reason--" he lived t'other
side of the water.") A monarch of the same age as Henry,
and nearly of the same size ; joint author (with Henry VIII.)
of the original plot of the gorgeous Drama, YE BELLE
ALLIANCE, now represented for the first time in a complete
state on the Theatre of European Politics. A monarch with
a hooked nose (who, in consequence, always looks sharp)—
Mr. W. Shaldors.
W bFitzjerald, Bennett, St. Clair,
8.--Mesdemoiselles
%T too, Goadoat Flinch 4MI