The Sun.
London, England, 1858-03-08 00:00:00

HAYMARKET THEATRE.

Miss Amy Sedgwick, by her performance of Julia in
"The Hunchback," has still further strengthened her
position with the theatrical public. After a close obser•
vation of her Julia we should say that the more tender
side of this varied character is the most completely
depicted. Of the indignation with which she listens to
Helen's sneers at the fallen Sir Thomas, of the many
passionate passages at the commencement of the third
act, and even during the interview with Clifford, more
might be made. Tuere is an absence of that thorough
abandonment to the feeling of the moment that cat
render Julia one of the most powerful characters
of the modern drama. On the other hand, the
softer emotions are adequately expressed. The lin-
gering look at the shreds of the torn letter, the
gentler appeals to Cliff)rd's memory of a past affection
are exceedingly pretty and natural. During the inter-
view with Master Walter in the fifth act she moreover
attains a degree of power that could scarcely be antioi
pated in the acts preceding ; and the commanding posi-
tion which she assumes in respect to her guardian as she
warns him against the sacrifice of her happiness is ex-
tremely well sustained. The whole character is, indeed,
most creditably represented, and the impression it makes
upon the public is, to all appearance, genuine. Cousin
Modus, depicted by Mr. Buckstone, creates universal
amusement, the spectacle of a willing lady paying her
addresses to a coy lover having never failed to excite
roars of merriment diving the quarter of a century th, t
the Hunchback has been performed. The house weu
fully and fashionably attended.

LYCEUM THEATRE.—Mr. G. L. Toole, the talented
I low comedian, takes his benefit on Wednesday next, and
we believe his artistic excellencies will suffice to secure
him an audience as overflowing as that of last season.
HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—The staff retained before
the curtain of her Majesty's Theatre presented, on
Saturday last, to Mr. Charles Nugent, of that establish-
' ment. a splendid silver snuff-box, as a token of their
united esteem and regard for his courtesy and urbanity
towards them on all occa, our.
Mr. E. C. Egerton was offered the Judge-Ad vocateship
in Lord Derby's Ministry, but declined to accept it.
Air. Robinson, Queen's counsel, of the Connaeght
bar, is appointed legal adviser to the Irish government,

L &TEST NEWS.

THE WEST INDIA, MEXICAN, AND

PACIFIC MAILS.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

SOUTHAMPTON, MONDAY MORNING.

The Royal Mail steamer Parana, Capt. Bevis,
has arrived with the West India, Mexican, and

'acific mails.

Her dates are :—Vera Cruz, February 4th ;
Havannah, 10th ; Greytown, 2d ; Caithagena,
12th ; Colon, 9th ; Jamaica, 10th ; Demerara, 9 ;
Tobago, Bth ; Trinidad, 9th ; Barbadoes, 11th ;
Grenada, 10th ; Antigua, 13th ; St. Thomas, 18.
The yellow fever bad again made its appear-
ance at St. Thomas, and four cases had occurred
on board the Parana, of which two proved fatal.
The Parana spoke the British barque Seraphim,
in lat. 47 25 N., long 15 32 W , on March 5.
The Parana communicated with La Plata,
steamer with the outward mails, on the 18th Feb-
ruary, off the island of Virgingorda. She encoun-
tered violent gales during the passage home.
The Parana brings 72 passengers, 2,077,783 dol-
lars in specie, pearls value 21,900 dollars, 1,619
serous indigo, 37 ditto cochineal, 138 cases cigars,
677 bags cocoa, &c.
The mail packet Solent was detained in quaran-

tine at Vera Cruz in consequence of the prevalence
of small-pox a►t Savannah, which prevented her

going to Tampico.
There is scarcnly any news by the Parana from
the Islands.

Cuba is this year expected to produce the largest
sugar crop ever exported.

At Jamaica the weather had been dry, and health
much improved. Business was very slack in all
departments. The coffee crop was advancing,
and deliveries were more plentiful. The banks
still refused to discount excepting for bills of ex-
change, and monetary affairs were very stringent.
Exchanges on London, 90 days, 1 per cent.
premium ; 60 days, 2 ditto ; and 30 days, 2i
ditto. Low rates were accepted for freights.
In Demerara the sugar crop had commenced
upon several plantations, and produce was good.
Cocoa was pouring in from all parts, and many
bags were sent to England by this packet.
nom Carriacou we hear that sugar making was

in progress.
At St. Lucie the weather was favourable, and
the reaping of the crops in full operation.
Agricultural reports from Chili are very favour-
able.

Cholera had ceased at Guatemala.
No other news of importance from the South
Pacific or Central America.

FRANCE.

PARIS, SUNDAY.
The Moniteur publishes the names of places that
yet keep pouring in addresses of congratulation and
indignation regarding the attempt of the 14th of
January.
The strictest orders have been given to the di-
rector of the prison of La Roquette not to allow
any one to visit Orsini or his accomplices. It is
stated that Gomez will be immediately removed
from the prison and conveyed to the Bagne at
Brest.

Three of the lawyers who have recently been
arrested have been set at liberty. Maillaird is,
however, still confined in the prison of the Made-
lonnettes. The Government has heard from Lon-
don that Lord Derby will not oppose the canalisa-
tion of the Isthmus of Suez, and that M. Ledru
Rollin will plead for Bernard when the case comes
before a jury.
The rumours of a commutation of punishment in
the ease of one or more of the Italian convicts still
circulate. Rudio's name was the one uppermost
for a few days back, though on strictly technical
grounds, if not oa any other, it perhaps ought to
be Pierri, who was arrested before he bad an oppor-
tunity of taking an active part in the murderous
attempt. _

The appeal comes before the Court of Cassation
on. Thursday. It will be on purely technical
grounds, doubtless little more than mere formality,
and will probably be decided the same day. It is
usual to oarry the sentence into execution the day
immediately following that of the rejection of
the appeal; but, then, a certain superstitions feel-
ing exists against Friday. In the event of no com-
mutation of sentence, and the ill-success of the
appeal, Saturday perhaps will be the day. This,
however, is mere conjecture.
But though Orsini, Pierri, and Rudio may not
be oonsidered objects for Imperial clemency, it is
generally believed, and on better grounds, that on
the 16th, the anniversary of the birth of the Im-
perial Prince, a fair number of remissions of penal-
ties will be granted by the Emperor. They will apply
to political offences and offences of the press, and
pardon or mitigation of punishments will be
accorded. The Prii,ce wanted only a few hours to
be born on the anniversary of that Saint whose
festival is or was wont to be somewhat uproariously
celebrated in Ireland. His Imperial Highness
might not be the worse for being under the protec-
tion of St. Patrick.
BOURSE, March 6.—The following are the closing
prices :-
4i per Cents 95 40

Credit Foncier
Belgian 4
Piedmontese (5)
Roman t B9
Austrian

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3 per Cent. ..... ..; 69 10
Do. end month 69 25
Bank Shares 3050
Credit Mobilier -
Do. Account B5O

Spanish Threes
Home Debt 37

RAIL'
~.. 1340