The Sun.
London, England, 1860-10-30 00:00:00

ST. JAMES'S.

Mr. Wigan last night commenced his management of
this theatre with the most brilliant success. He has secured
the services of a first-rate company ; and, judging from the
good taste he has hitherto displayed, the long-neglected St.
James's Theatre will in a short time become .one of the
most fashionable places of entertainment in the metropolis.
A new two act comedy, by Mr. Toni Taylor,
entitled " Up in the Hills," inaugurated the Reason, and
most auspiciously, for from first to last it met
with most complete 'and triumphant success. The piece
is illustrative of military life in India, the principal part
being a certain, handsome, clever, but unprincipled Major
Stonehurst, who has laid siege to the hand, or rather the
fortune of a charming young widow, one Mrs. Eversleigh,
who is residing up in the Hills. In prosecuting his designs
he becomes the master, so to speak, of Captain Slack and
Lieutenant Greenway, the former of whom he has secured
by lending money, which he cannot return; and the latter
by winning money of him at blind-hookey, which he can-
not pay. All seems to be going on satisfactorily until
Mrs. Colonel M'Cann arrives on a visit to Mrs. Eversleigh,
but the character of Stonehurst is known to this lady, and
she determines to save her friend from the clutches of
such an undesirable partner. Mrs. M'Cann and Major
Stonehurst meet; she demands of him an explanation of his
plans,
which on being revealed she disapproves, and finally
she informs him that all her influence will be used to
break off the intended marriage. Stonehurst dares her to
do her worst, but at the same time he informs her that he
possesses certain letters written by Mrs. Eversleigh during
the lifetime of her husband, which, in the event of a refusal,
he will make public, and thus blast the prospects of the
young widow. Mrs. M'Cann receives the intelligence with
the utmost coolness ; and, after a little bantering, war to the
death is declared between them, each party informing the
other that they intend to cut each other's throat as respect-
ably as the usages of good society will allow. The result
of the contest is that the good genius, Mrs. M'Cann,
triumphs, and the major makes all the atonement
he can, by promising reformation, and marrying his
first love, a pretty native ayah, named Monee. The
acting of Mr. Wigan, as Stonehurst, was of that
earnest and thrilling nature which invariably characterise
all his dramatic creations. Mrs. Wigan, as Mrs. Colonel
M'Cann, played the part with all the ease, 4ivacity, and
truthfulness for which she is so remarkable. Miss Herbert,
Miss Kate Terry, Mr. Emery, Mr. Ashley, and Mr. Dewar,
who sustained good but subordinate parts in the play, all
acquitted themselves with taste and ability. At the fall of
the curtain the applause was enthusiastic, and we most
heartily congratulate Mr. Wigan on his good fortune in
having secured so excellent a play, which for a leng time
to come must prove highly attractive.

The entertainments concluded with Planche's splendid
extravaganza burlesque, "The King of the Peacocks,"
which has been revived with all its pristine splendour.

The house, it is almost needless to observe, was crowded
with a most fashionable audience.

LYCEUM. i

The entertainments at this well-appointed theatre were
again, last evening, agreeably varied by the production of
the charming comedy of the " &leo' for Scandal," which,
in point of construction and finish, as well as piquancy of
dialogue, deservedly ranks as one of the brightest efforts of
the English school of comedy. The part of Lady Teazle
was assigned to the talented young actress, Miss Gougen-
heim, Sir Peter being sustained by Mr. G. Vining, whilst
the Charles Surface of the evening was Mr. Neville,
Joseph Surface, Mr. Villiers, aid Sir Oliver, Mr. Lyon,
Crabtree, Mr. Johnson, Sir Benjamin, Mr. Rouse, and
Snake, Mr. Butler. Mrs. Candour, in the hands of Mrs.
Keeley, was all that could be desired. Mrs. Rouse was
the Lady Sneerwell of the evening, and Miss Ternan,
Maria. The revival of a comedy such as the " School for
Scandal," has to contend with all the disadvantages of pro-
voking a comparison with the palmy days of the elder
Farren, of Charles Kemble, with Jones and Dowton, and
with the Chester and Vestris of a by-gone time; but it
would be ungenerous wero we to deny to the perform-
ance of last night the attainment of a very high degree of
excellence. It was a very even and well-sustained per-
formance throughout, and exhibited remarkable ability.
The Lady Teazle of Miss Gougenheim was deserving of all
commendation ; and we observed with pleasure that the
friendly suggestions which hare been made have not been
lost upon this intelligent actress. A more subdued tone is
observable in this lady's delineation of character without
depriving the part of Lady Teazle of any of its necessary
vivacity and abandon. Every point was exceedingly well
made, and the audience evinced their gratification by con-
tinual and cordial applause. The Mrs. Candour of Mrs.
Keeley was, as we before remarked, all that could be de-
sired, aril divided with the Lady Teaale of Miss Goughen-
heim the honours of the evening.
Maria, in the hands of Miss M. Ternan, was an exceed-
ingly graceful and feminine performance, exhibiting a full
appreciation of the delicacy of the character itself, and af-
fording striking evidence of the talent of this promising
young lady, who is obviously capable of representing cha-
racters of greater pretension.

Mr. Vining's Sir Peter was a careful study, and in many
parts, especially in the celebrated screen scene, irresistibly
reminded us of the elder Farren. Mr. Neville's Charles
and Mr. Villiers' Joseph were skilfully played and with
great spirit, whilst Sir Oliver, in the hands of Mr. Lyon,
was a very hearty representation of the generous old uncle.
Tire subordinate parts were well filled, but do not call for
any special remark. As a whole, the performance reflected
the highest credit upon the corps dramatique of the Lyceum.
The dresses were superb. That of Lady Teazle was singu-
larly rich and elegant. Indeed, the appointments and
accessories were completely in accordance with the prodigal
good taste which we always recognise in the management 1
of Madame Celeste.

The very brilliant and favourite drama of " The Abbe
Vaudreuil" closed the performance, manifestly to the great
delight of a crowded house.

The Duchess Dowager of Norfolk has returned
to town from visiting the Duke of Norfolk at Arundel
Castle. Lord George and Lady Adeliza Manners have ar-
rived in town on a visit to her grace.

The Earl of Carnarvon has left England for
Egypt with the intention of staying some months.
We are sorry to learn that the Earl of Aberdeen
during several days of the past week was much indisposed,
and on Thursday and Friday was extremely ill. The noble
earl was considered better on Saturday, and since then has
gradually improved in health.
The Lord Chancellor will return to Stratheden
House, Knightsbridge, to-day, from Wiltshire.
The Count and Countess Orloff Davidoff and
family have arrived at the Clarendon Hotel, Albemarle-
street, from Torquay.

The Count de Lagrange and the Baron de NieTre
have left the Clarendon Hotel for Paris.

Colonel the Hon. Percy and Lady Wary Herbert
are expected in town on Wednesday from Powis Castle,
Montgomeryshire.

Mr. R. Monekton Milnes, M.P., and the Hon.
Mrs. Milnes are entertaining the following company at their
seat, Fryston Hal :—Viscount and Viscountess Palmers-
ton, the Archbishop of York, Mr. Beaumont, M.P., and
Lady Margaret Beaumont, Right Hon. W. Cowper, Colonel
Smyth, M.P., Right Hon. John Parker and Mrs. Parker,
Sir John Ramadan, M.P., and Hon. Mrs. Ramadan, Vis-
count Galway, M.P., and Viscountess Galway, Lord Crowe,
Mr, Mines &c.

LATEST NEWS.

The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Reuter's office :

TURIN, OCT. 30.

A despatch from Naples announces that King
Victor Emmanuel had arrived at Sessa. It was
believed that no engagement would take place in
the territory between the Volturno and the Garig-
liano, as, on the arrival of General Cialdini's corps,
the enemy commenced withdrawing towards Gaeta.
Garibaldi had gone to the head-quarters of the
King:

ROME, Om% 27.
Cenral Lamoriciere has been created a Roman
noble.
A decree orders a medal to be struck in his
honour.

Mgr. Lacconi, the Papal Nuncio at Paris, has
arrived at Rome on leave of absence.

Mgr. Berardi has resigned the Secretaryship of
State. His brother has been dismissed from his
post in the Ministry of the Interior.
The Duke de Grammont has addressed a protest
to Cardinal Antonelli against the answer published
by General Lamoriciere in the official Giornale di
Roma to the note in the Moniteur of the 15th inst.,
in reference to the telegraphic despatch sent by the
Duke de Grammont to the French Consul at
Ancona.

PARIS, OCT. 29.

The Patrie says :
Prince Metternich and Baron Hubner were re-
ceived yesterday by the Emperor.
It is asserted that Baron Hubner will leave to-
night for Vienna.

BERNE, OCT. 29.

The result of the elections for the National
Council which took place yesterday is the triumph
of the national policy represented by M. Stompflis.
The Opposition party of Vaud obtained a majo-
rity over the Government.

MADRID, OCT. 28.

Marshal O'Donnell has declared, in to-day's
sitting of the Senate, that the Government of
Morocco had only asked for a longer delay for the
payment of the war indemnity.

The Marshal also declared that Rios Rosas is
about to proceed to Rome on a mission, but that
Spain is resolved to observe strict neutrality as
regards the affairs of Italy.