The Sun.
London, England, 1867-03-25 00:00:00

PORTUGAL.

LISBON, March 24.
A mass meeting has been held in this city, under
the presidency of the Duke de Soule', at which it
was unanimously resolved to forma deputation to
present a petition to the King against the proposed
new taus.

FRANCE.

PARIS, March 25.

The Emperor has Commissioned Lieut. Varanes,
one of his Majesty's naval staff officers, to proceed
to Saigon, in order to examine the condition of the
cOlony and report -upon the progress made, and the
means of extending the trade of Cochin China with
the neighbouring countries.
BovasE, lharch 23, Three o'clock.—Quotations
have continued weak i the close taking place as
follows :-- - .
4} per Cents 97 50
Do. end month —
3 per Cents. 6O
Do. end month 69 02}
Credit Mobilier
Do. end month
Credit Foncier —
Do. end month 1470 -
RAIL'

Bank Shares 3550
Italian Loan 54 10
Do. end month 54 15
Mexican Loan 2l 50
Do. Bonds 156 25
Spanish Threes
Home Debt
Deferred

For Account.
Orleans 912 50
Northern 1177 50
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern 570
Western 5B-
Eastern
Sardinian —
Austrian
Lombard 413 75
North of Spain loo'
Saragosza ll2 50
Ditto to Barcelona —
Roman. .—

FAILURE IN GLASGOW.—The Evening Citizen
says :—"lt was rumoured on 'Change that a large failure
bad occurred in town in the wino and spirit trade, the lia-
bilities being stated at £lOO,OOO. Wo regret to learn that
the rumour is too well founded, and that the house alluded
to is the respectable old firm of Messrs. -William Weir,
Brothers, and Co., Jackson-street."

UNJUST WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.--Forty-one
tradesmen Were fined at Newington Sessions on Wednes-
day for having in their possession unjust weights, scales,
and measures. The list comprised 6 licensed victuallers
and beer retailers, 4 greengrocers and coaldealers, 2 bakers,
14 chandlers, 2 checsemongers and grocers, 6 butchers, 1
marine-stoic dealer, 1 currier, 2 oilmen, 1 confectioner, 1
glue and size maker, and 1 ironmonger. The total linos
amounted to .£6B ss.—South London Press.
THE "SPECTATOR" ON MR. DISRAELI'S FACE—
UNDER ATTACKS.—Mr. Disraeli in reply was very
dilerent from Mr. Disraeli in his opening speech. It was
a vigorous and incisive reply, full of sharp thrust. Under
the mask of impassive and almost imbecile vacancy which he
draws over his face while he endures attacks from all sides,
Mr. Disraeli's intellect evidently works more brilliantly
than in way cudructive efforts.

HER MAJEETY, dtc•

IRURY LANE THEATRE.

Mr. Harrison undertook the part of Francis
Osbaldistone, which was originally assigned to Mr.
Sims Reeves, and sang the songs with such effect all
to gain continued and repeated applause. The
Dougal creature was played by Mr. M'lntyre in a
most remarkable manner; he presented a vivid por-
trait of the wild, weird, and , faithful Highlander.
The Helen Macgregor ofiMisd Le Thiere was 'bold
and dashing; her fine fortg and bearing adding
much to the effect of the seems in which she was
engaged. Mr. Edmund Phelps performed the un-
thankful part of Rashleigh Osbaldistone with care,
and with a due appreciation of the requirements of
the character.

Miss Cross was encored in her solos, Mr. Harrison
was encored in his ; and a duet was given with so
much success by these two singers as to be in its tura
redemanded. The overture, too, was called for a
second time, and special marks of approbation were
bestowed upon a harp solo performed by that accom-
plished professor, Mr. Frederick Chatterton. Im-
mense applause was called forth by the picturesque
mountain scenery, by the animated representation
of the meeting of the Macgregor clan, and by the
spirited fight between Highlanders and the British
troops ; but perhaps the greatest enthusiasm of all
was excited by Mr. Harrison's singing of his well-
known and always successful ballad, " Oh, smile as
thou wert wont to smile."

" Rob Roy," to judge from the favour with which
it was received on Saturday evening, might enjoy a
run of 100 nights ; but its career can only be a
limited one, for on Easter Monday Mr. Andrew
Halliday's new and original play, entitled " The
Great City," is to be produced.

THE IRISH LEGAL APPOINTMENTS.—We learn
that consequent on Lord Chancellor Blackburno's resigna-
tion the following appointments have boon made :—Lord
Chancellor, Mr. Brewster; Lord Justice of Appeal,
Christian ; Judge of the Common Pleas, Mr. Morris ;
Attorney-General, Mr. Chatterton ; Solicitor-General, Mr-
Warren. Judge

HUNTINGDONSHIRE ELECTION.—Lord Robert
Montagu having recently accepted the office of Vice-Pre-
sident of the Committee of Council on Education Will
offer himself to his constituents to-day for re-election•
There is no probability of any opposition.

DEATH OF LADY GEORGIANA ELIZABETH ROMILLY.

—We regret to announce the death of Lady Georgiene
Romilly, which took place on Friday evening, at her resi-
dence in Wilton-place, after a few days' illness. The de-
ceased lady, who was the eldest daughter of John sixth
Duke of Bedford, fifth daughter of Alexander, fourth Duke
of Gordon, was born 23d June, 1810, and married, 13th
January, 1842, Mr. Charles Romilly, clerk of the Crown in
Chancery. Her ladyship was half sister.to the Earl Rus
sell,, and sister of the Marchioness of Abercorn. By her
death several families are placed in mourning. •
The death is announced of lkfr. Labouchere,
the head of tho house of /lope and Co., Amsterdam. He was
the uncle of 'Lord Taunton and of the late Mr. John
Labouohere. The deceased gentleman was a most liberal
contributor to works of charity and philanthropy.
SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, EXETER HALL.--
Mr. Benedict's new cantata, "The Legencl of St. Cecilia,'
will be performed (for the first time in London) on Friday
evening next, the 29th inst. (to be conducted by the com-
poser). On the same evening Rossini's "Stabat Mater"
will be given. Principal vocalists: Madame Lemmens-
Sherrington, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Mr. Sims Reeves,
Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Weiss.

TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH,
NOTTING-HILL.—At half-past nine on Saturday
night a fire was discovered in the above church, and within
an hour the sacred edifice was a complete ruin. It was an
iron structure, erected at a cost of £1,600 or £1,700 about
four years ago for the accommodation of the well known
Kensington Potteries, and was in every respect aseommo-
dious and elegant as iron churches can bo made. The
building was left perfectly safe at five o'clock in the after-
noon. A light was observed about nine o'clock, but as this
was no unfrequent occurrence it excited no surprise. A
member of the choir, however, passing by, looked in, and
saw the interior in flames. The engines were immediately
sent for, and energetic efforts to save the building were
made. The communion service, robes, books, &c., were
quickly removed, and a considerable portion of the seating.
The engines were promptly on the spot, but it is alleged
were rendered useless from a want of water. The cause
of the fire is unknown. The church was only partially
insured, and the loss will fall heavily on a poor district.

CONSERVATIVE DINNER AT .SAXMUNDIIAM.—A
Conservative dinner was held at the Corn Exchange, Sax-
mundham, on Friday evening, in commemoration of the
recent return of Mr. F. S. Corrance, the Conservative call-
didato tor East Suffolk. There were about 100 gentleman
present. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. Long, of Hurst
Hall, while Lieut.-Col. Thelluson was in the vice chair.
PRESENTS AT PARKINS AND GOTTO'S.—Photo-
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blotting-books, ink-stands, desks, book-slides, work-boxes,
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stationery cabinets, scent-bottles, albums for postage
stamps, crests, &c. ; cigar-cases, card-baskets, pocket-
books, eleetro-gilt and elegantly-mounted articles. Bibles,
Prayer-books, and Church Services, in every type. Par-
kins and Gotto,' 25, Oxford-street. The public supplied at
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WINDSOR CASTLE, March 24.
The Queen arrived at Windsor Castle last even-
ing at a quarter before seven o'clock from Bucking-
ham Palace.
Her Majesty was accompanied by their Royal
Highnesses Princess Louise, Prince Arthur, Prince
Leopold, Princess Beatrice, and Prince Henry of
Prussia.

In attendance were the Countess of Caledon,
Major-Gen. the Hon. A. N. Hood, Col. the Hon.
A. Harding°, Major Elphinstone, and Capt. Von
Schroetter.

The Queen, their Royal Highnesses Prince and
Princess Christian, Princess Louise, Prince Arthur,
Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice, and the
Ladies and Gentlemen in Waiting, attended Divine
service in the private chapel this morning, The
Bishop of Oxford preached the sermon.

On Saturday an overflowing audience assembled
to witness the revival of the favourite drama of
" Rob Roy." The cast was remarkably strong) and
derived special interest from the fact that two of
the chief characters were supported by performers
new to London. Miss Cross, who has a fine voice
and an expressive style of singing, appeared for the
first time in the metropolis as Diana Vernon—a part
she has been.in the habit of playing in the provinces
with immense success while Mr. Powrie, ,as Rob
Roy, impersonated for, the first time in London that
very popular hero. Mr,Phelpa's assumption, Mord--
over, of the character of Bailie Nedjarvie, was a
novelty, so far as the Drury-lane:audience were
concerned. Then there was a new overture, the
composition of Mr. Tully, there was new scenery,
there were new dances ; while among the audience
there was the old enthusiasm with which the
romantic, semi-operatic,' and thoroughly Scottish
play of " Rob Roy," whenever it is brought for-
ward with anything like the care bestowed upon
its production by Mr. Chatterton, is always received.
To Mr. Powrie, the new representative of Rob Roy,
a very cordial greeting was accorded. This gentle-
man has made himself a reputation in Scotland in
this character, and there he is considered the best
living representative of the part. His first entrance
on the stage on Saturday, dressed in the garb of a
Lowlander, called forth a welcome which has seldom
been exceeded. His great reception, however, was
partially due to his appearance, which realised in
the most remarkable manner the description of
Macgregor so graphically given by Sir Walter Scott.
Scene after scene he grew in greater favour, and the
climax was reached when he appeared in the High-
land costume, in which he looked a perfect picture ;
his manly, graceful, and bold bearing setting off to
advantage his Macgregor tartan. Throughout the
piece he played with a manliness, ease, discrimina-
tion, and force which stamps him as an actor of
genuine talent.
Mr. Phelps, as Bailie Nicol Jarvie, gave one of
those remarkable delineations of eccentric character
for which he is so well known. The scene in the
Tolbooth was excellent, and his acting while in
company with the major in the bothie was inimit-
able ; the audience was convulsed with laughter
when be attacks the major and his dragoons with
the red-hot poker, and totally routs the whole party.
During the whole of his scenes the audience were
in a constant state of hilarity, and applauded his
efforts repeatedly.