The Sun.
London, England, 1867-12-20 00:00:00

and one mind never can be given to them unless
with perfect equality and impartiality. But, gen-
tlemen, I have referred to the past and to the spirit
in which past policy has been conceived ; possibly I
may be told that the repeal of the Corn Laws was
carried by Sir Robert Peel, and that Sir Robt. Peel
was a Conservative Minister. It is true that Sir R.
Peel was a Conservative Minister ; it is true that
he carried the repeal of the Corn Laws, but it is
aLo true that because he carried the repeal of the
corn laws he was no longer allowed to continue a
Conservative Minister. (llear.) Gentlemen, the
case is before you ; the performances as well as the
professions of individuals and parties wid in due
time be submitted to you, and 12 months may
elapse before you exercise your electoral hri-
vile•gee. The future of the country is fraught
with questions of the deepest interest. The ulti-
mate responsibility of the decision will not rest with
this man or that man who may happen to be Minis-
ter or may happen to sit in Parliament : it will rest
with you, the electors of England. All that we can
do is to bring before you to the best of our ability
the facts and the rights of the case ; to ventilate
and discuss in the free atmosphere of this free coun-
try all questions and topics of public interest, and
leave the issue in your hands ; to accept with con-
tent your decision, whatever it may be, but to rest
in our own mind on the conviction that to the best
of our ability we have struggled and done battle
for the right. (Protracted cheering, during which
the right hon. gentleman resumed his seat.)
A vote of confidence in the right hon. gentleman
as the Liberal representative of South Lancashire
was then passed by acclamation.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatteriun.
First Morning Performance of the Pantomime on.
Saturday, Dec. 28, and every Wednesday and Satur-
day until Feb. 15. Children and schools admitted at
reduced prices to the following parts of the Theatre :
Stalls, dress circle, and first circle, for Morning Per-
formance only. —On BOXING NIGHT (Thursday), Doc.
26, and every evening until further notice, will be per-
formed a new and original Farce, by R. Reece, Esq., en-
titled lIONEYDOVE'S TROUBLES. Characters by
Messrs. Joseph Lying, C. Warner, J. Mom ris ; Mes-
dames Kate Harfleur and E. Melville. After which will
be performed the Drury Lano annual grand Christmas
Pantomime, written by E. L. Blanchard, Esq., entitled
PAW FEE FO PUM ; or, Harlequin Jack the Giai.t
Killer. The gorgeously beautiful scenery by Mr. William
Beverley. The characters in the opening: Miss Poole,
Mesdames Edith Stuart, Kate Harfleur, E. Mel-
ville, Carew, Blair, Corri, Amy Herbert, Hall, and
Mdlle. Anais Tourneur, premiere danseuse ; Mr. Joseph
Irving (his first appearance this season), Messrs. Moreland
J. B. Johnstone, Naylor, Pennington, Mitcheson ; Master
Edward Lewis, Master Frederick Charles, and Master
Russell, the living Miniatures ; Master Percy Roselle.
The Harlequinade includes the services of those popu-
lar pautomimists (forming a treble company),
Messrs. Boleno, C. Lauri, and Torn Dot, clowns ;
Messrs. Barnes, Morris, and Master Russel, pantaloons;
Messrs. Cormack, S. Saville, and Algar, harlequins ;
Messrs. Sidney and Jelina, sprites; Mdlles. Fanny Lauri,
Adele Marion, and Eugenio Valckenacre, columbines.
The Juvenile Christy's Minstrels : Majilton the Gro-
tesque ; and the celebrated Skaters, Madame Fredreka
and Mr. Elliott. Stage Manager, Mr. Edward Stirling.
The masks, designs, and dresses, from designs by the
humorously-renowned Dyk-Wyn-Kyn. The music selected
and arranged by Mr. J. H. Tully. The dances and action
of the Bailet, and the general business of the children's
scenes, arranged by Mr. John Cormick. Costumes
by Mr. S. May and Mrs. Lawler. Private boxes,
one, two, three, four, and five guineas ; stalls, is. ;
dress circle, ss. ; first circle, 45.; balcony seats, 3s. ; pit
25.; lower gallery, ls. ; upper gallery, 6d. Box-office
open from ten to five daily. Doors open at half-past six,
the performance to commence at seven o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, HA YMARKET.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Bnckstone.
THIS EVENING, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Messrs.
Sothern, Raymond, Chippendale, Braid, &c.; Mesdames Burke,
Robertson, Chippendale, etc.
After which, TO PARIS AND BACK FOR FIVE POUNDS
Mr. Bnckstone.
To conclude with A KISS IN THE DARK.
Commence at Seven.

QUEEN'S THEATRE, Long-acre.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING the performances will commence with (at 7
o'clock) HE'S A LUNATIC.
After which (by particular desire), the celebrated comedy, by
Tom Taylor, Eeq., called STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. Prin-
cipal characters by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, W. H. Stephens, C.
Wyndham, W. M. Terrot, C. Seyton, Miss E. Terry, and Mrs.
Alfred Wigan.
To conclude with the Comic Drama of THE FIRST NIGHT.
Achille Talma Dufard (a French actor), Mr. Alfred Wigan.