The Sun.
London, England, 1859-05-17 00:00:00

R 0 YAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the Management or Mr. Charles Kean
THIS EVENING will be presented Shakspeare' s Its t orical
play of KING HENRY V.
King Henry V., Mr. C. Kean; Chorus, Mrs. C. Kean.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING will be performed the new and original
Comedy, entitled THE WORLD AND THE STAGE. The
characters by Messrs. Compton, Buckstone, Howe, W. Far-
fen, Rogers; Miss Amy Sedgwick, &c.
After which, a new Classical Extravaganza, entitled
ELECTRA IN A NEW ELECTR'IC LIGHT. Messrs
Compton, Braid, Clark, Mrs. Wilkins, Misses Fanny Wright,
Eliza Weekes, and Louisa Leclercq.

And 'TWAS I•
Commence at 7.

W THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHL
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.

Reappearance of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wigan.
THIS ETENING the performances will commence with
ICI ON PARLE FRANCAIS. Nfesors. J. L. Toole, Chas.
Selby, Billington ; Misses Keeley, Arden, and Laidlaw, and
jars. Billington.
Followed by (first time), by Tom Taylor, Esq., THE
SOUSE ? or, THE HOME ? Mr. Alfred Wigan, C,
Billington ; Mrs. Alfred Wigan, Miss H. Simms. Miss Laid-
law.

After which, THE DEVIL ON TWO STICKS. Mr. J.
L. Toole, P. Bedford, Misses Woolgar, Keeley, Arden, and
Kate Kelly.

Acting sfanager—Mr. Wm. Smith.
Doors open at a quarter-past six—Commence at seven. Box
Office open from 10 to 5 —no charge for booking. No fees to
Ser►ants permitted. A registry kept of all articles found.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough
THIS EVENING will be produced a new Comedietta, by
J. N. Morton, Esq., entitled WHICH OF THE TWO ?
supported by the company.
After which, THE MAID AND THE MAGPIE.
To conclude with VANDYKE BROWN. Mr. J. Clark.
Commence at 7o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.
Lessee and Manager Mr. William Cooke.
Continued Success of INANHOENightly.—Overflowing Houses
THIS EVENING, the performances will commence with
s new grand sp gvtacle, founded on Sir Walter Scott's popular
work, entitled IVANHOE ; or, The Lists of Ashby, intro-
ducing among the vast resources of this great Ilippodramatic
Temple,Tournaments, Processions, Banners, Combats, Tilts,
Victories, and Achievements in extraordinary magnificence.
Ivanhoe, Mr. R. Phillips ; Isaac of York, Mr. Jas. Holloway;
Richard of England, Mr. Herbert ; Robin Hood, Mr. Wm.
Cooke, jun. ; Rebecca, Miss Bathurst; Lady Rowena, Miss
Dowton.
After which, the matchless and unrivalled SCENES IN
THE CIRCLE, introducing Mr. John Henry Cooke, the
greatest rider in the world ; Mr. A. Cooke, Mr. W. Cooke,
jun., and Miss Emily Cooke, supported by the unequalled
male and female artistes of the establishment.
To conclude with the Farce of RAISING THE WIND.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips
Dress Circle, 4s. ; Boxes, is. ; Pit, 2s, ; Gallery, Is. ; Upper
Gallery, 6d.
Private Boxes, £4 4s, £2 2s, and £1 Is.
To commence at 7 ; Carriages at 11.

CANTERBURY HALL AND FINE ARTS
GALLERY, Westminster-road.—Open at Seven.

EVERY EVENING during the week will appear
THE DELEPIERRE FAMILY,

consisting of three Juvenile Violinists, viz., Jules, Juliette,
and Julia Delepierre, aged, respectively, FOUR, SIX, and
EIGHT years.

The perfect execution by these Lilliputian Artistes of some
of the most difficult and brilliant Solos, Duets, and Trios ever
written for the violin, has excited mingled wonder and admi-
ration in Continental Musical Circles, and drawn forth enthu-
siastic tributes of praise from the Public Journals of France
and Belgium.

They will perform EVERY EVENING-, at' NINE and
ELEVEN o'clock, in addition to the usual Entertainments.

THE EATHER.—SUN OFFICE, MAY 17.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
63—highest since noon yesterday.
54--lowest this morning and during the night.
55—this day at noon.

BAnomETER--29.82.
WIND, North-westerly; fresh, with dull rainy weather.

THE SUN.

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1859.

France and Austria are still "looking at" each
other. The former has the best of the watching
game ; she is bringing up her troops, while her
adversary is retiring and acting solely on the de-
fensive. LOUIS NAPOLEON is "starring" at Ales-
sandria, and the French people are proud of the
military fame to which their Emperor aspires,
although it has not as yet been achieved ! The
Sardinians, too, are eager for the fray. They have
old grievances to avenge, and would joyously meet
their opponents on something like equal terms.
The memory of Novara still rankles in thsir
minds. CHARLES ALBERT has not yet been
forgotten, and his fate still calls for retribution on
those who broke his great heart. But still they
require assistance. They could not cope with
Austria single-handed. The French auxiliaries
may enable them to accomplish their wishes,
although possibly it may be at a heavy cost, and
afford a new illustration of the old fable of the man,
the horse, and the ass. France will not be
quite so easily shaken off as the Sardinians
may imagine. The locality would be convenient
and although temporary compensation may be
given, it will speedily be retaken, and Piedmont, as
Well as the rest of Italy, be placed under the rule
of a member of the BONAPARTE family !
Prussia, however, is determined to defend Ger-
many from any invasion. The Prince Regent has
spoken out plainly and unequivocally. It is
not probable that there will be any interference
so long as hostilities are only waged in Italy, but for
our own sake, and recalling her ancient experience,
she will resist any further advance of French troops
or any serious demonstration on the part of Russia.
In this line of policy she will be supported by the
whole " Confederation." They now look to Berlin
rather than Vienna for instructions, and every
petty ruler who can furnish a fife and drum, and a
hundred men, is as anxious to achieve military
distinction as Louis NAPOLEON himself.

There is, however, no lack of enthusiasm. All the
money required to place matters on a war footing
has been unanimously granted, and the speakers
have earnestly condemned the French policy.
There will, in all probability, however, be further
complications ; but our hope is that Great Britain
may keep clear of the scrape, so long as she
can do so with due regard to her own honour and
security.

The time may; however, arrive at any moment
when it will become indispensable for her to take
part in the quarrel ; and the preparations which
have been so actively and effectually made afford
the best evidence that we shall not be found want-
ing in the hour of trial. The Government proclama-
tions respecting British neutrality, and also
for adding to the strength of our navy,
show that, while adopting the wiser course, and
endeavouring to act as peace-makers, they will be
in such a position as to render their counsels effee-
tive,and none will be found willing to assail a nation
so fully prepared to act on the offensive or defensive.
Germany proper, with all its potentates, great
and. small, from the Regent of Prussia to
the Serene Highness whose dominions
are not as large as the estate of
an English country gentleman, must take care of
itself. There will be no English soldiers, or, what
perhaps may be considered no less important,
English subsidies, sent over. Lord DERBY and
Lord MALMESBURY have taken a correct view of
the question, and they will be supported by every
disinterested and unprejudiced person in her
MAJESTY'S dominions.
But although We hear such earnest declamation
and such determined professions, we scarcely be-
lieve that Germany will interfere in the quarrel.
The people are slow and tardy in their movements,
and although in cases of emergency they might act
with great bravery, they are still sluggish and
undecided in their proceedings. They un
speak very questionablyenergetically: and
seem
,quite willing to encounter any ex-
pense or danger on behalf of the integrity
of "Fatherland," but "sayings and doings"

are very different things ; and 'we have already
seen during the Russian war how very tranquil
and quiet they could remain, notwithstanding their
kind and friendly expressions regarding England,
and the cause in which she was engaged.

When the Derbyites first undertook to discharge
the duties of administration in 1852 they were
tauntingly assured by their opponents that they
could not hold office for a single fortnight. They
contrived, however, in spite of this, and in defiance
of the most deadly, implacable, and factious oppo-
sition, to carry on the business of the country for
ten months—from February to December—not
only with advantage to the national interests, but
with credit to themselves.
When the Derbyites a second time were sum-

moned by :the QUEEN to form once more, in 1858,
the Government of an Emergency, they were again
insultingly assured by their political antagonists
that it was hopeless to dream of consolidating their
power so far even as to preserve their position at
the head of affairs for six months together. Again
the solemn prediction has been falsified. Already
nearly three times six months have elapsed, and
the Derbyites are still in power, to the infinite
chagrin and disgust of the baffled and hungry Op-

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