The Sun.
London, England, 1859-08-30 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 30, 1859.

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THE LONDON.—The attention of Gentlemen
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fixed charge of 28. 6d. (attendance, 3d.), is served from Two
till Eight in the spacious Saloon.
In the-Coffee-room, Dinners from the joint, with vegetables,
cheese, and salad, is. 6d. (attendance 3d.), and soup, fish. en-
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In addition to the usual entertainment Mr. WESTER-
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Mr. Westerdahl's engagement terminates in a fortnight.

THE ROYAL STATION HOTEL, Paragon-
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on the spot, and having their wants and wishes immediately
attended to.
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same charges they are paving at the minor hotels. It has
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is fitted up with every luxury an hotel can command, and is
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all other charges of that moderate character which will give
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EDWIN TAYLOR.

Proprietor of the Royal Station Hotel, Hull, and Crescent

Hotel, Filey.

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THE QUEEN'S HOTEL, Queenstown.—Mr.
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visitors. Doors open at half-past 8; overture at 9; closing
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PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

The oft-repeated cry of " Wolf !" has been veri-
fied at last. The closing of the Princess's Theatre,
and the end of Mr: Kean's career as a manager,
which have formed such staple subjects of conver-
sation • during the past season,- are now accom-
plished facts, and the most brilliant, open-handed,
painstaking management to be found in the annals
of the drama—a management which brought to the
fulfilment of its duties not only liberality and
spirit, but energy and education—must now be
numbered among the things of the past. Last
night-saw the termination' of Mr. Kean's lessecship
of the-Princess's Theatre, and henceforth it is only
in memory that he will be associated with it.
The Shaksperian play of the evening was
" Henry the Eighth," and at the conclusion of the
performance Mr. Kcan delivered the following
address :

L idles and Gentlemen,—This night concludes
my managerial career. The good ship whch
I have commanded for nine years, through
storm and sunshine, calm and tempest, is now
about to re-enter harbour, and, in nautical
phrase, to be paid off; its able and efficient crew
dispersed, soon, however, to be re-commissioned
under a new captain, to sail once more, as I sin-
cerely hope, on a prosperous voyage. It is always
painful to bid adieu to those with whom we have
been associated long and intimately ; how deeply,
then, must I feel this moment of separation from
my constant supporters—patrons—friends—nevei
to meet again under the same relative circum-
stances ? You have accompanied me through sea-
sons of incessant toil and intense anxiety, but your
encouragement has lightened my labours, and your
approbation has compensated me for manifold diffi-
culties and disappointments. I may, perhaps, be
expected, on an occasion like the-present, to flak
some allusions to the principles of management I
have invariably adopted. I have always enter-
tained the conviction that in illustrating the great
plays of the greatest poet who ever wrote for the
advantage of man historical accuracy might be so
blended with pictorial effect that instruction and
amusement would go hand in hand, and that the
more completely such a system was carried out so
much more valuable and impressive would be the
lesson conveyed. In fact, I was anxious to make
the theatre a school, as well as a recreation, and the
reception given to the plays thus submitted to your
judgment, combined IN ith the unprecedented num-
ber of their repetitions, bear, I think, conclusive
evidence that my views were not altogether errone-
ous. I find it impossible to believe, as some have
asserted, that because every detail is studied with
an eye to truth, such a plan can in the most remote
degree detract from the beauties of the poet. My
admiration, I may say adoration, of Shakspere,
would never have allowed me to do that which I
could possibly conceive would be detrimental to his
mighty genius; nor can I suppose that this greet
master would have been more highly esteemed had
I been less correct in the accessories by which I
surrounded him. I would vcntnre to ask, if in the
play of this evening you have lost one jot of the
dramatic interest, because in the ball-room, at,
York-place, and at the Queen's trial, at Black-
friars, every incident introduced is closely adopted
from the historical descriptions recording those
very events, as they actually occurred above three
hundred years ago—l would ask, I repeat, whether
the fall of Wolsey has been thereby rendered less
effective, or the death of Katherine less solemn and
pathetic ? I would also venture to add that Ido
not think you would have been more impressed
with the address of King Henry V. to his army at
Agincourt had it been delivered to a scanty few,
incorrectly attired, and totally undisciplined, in-
stead of a well trained mass of men, representing
the picture of a real host, clothed and accoutred i
the exact costume and weapons of the time. I re-
member that when I produced the " Winter's Tale"
as a Greek play—that is, with Greek dresses, Greek
customs, and Greek architecture—an objection was
raised by some, that, although the scene was '
situated at Syracuse—then a Greek colony—whose '
king consults the celebrated Oracle of Delphi, yet
the play was said to be essentially English and
ought to be so presented, because allusions in
various parts bore reference to this country, and to
the period when the author wrote. You would, per-
haps, ladies and gentlemen, have been somewhat
astonished and perplexed to have seen the chest
containing the answer of the Greek Oracle to the
Greek King—supposed to have been delivered
above 2,000 years ago—borne ipan the stage by the
Beefeaters of Queen Elizabeth. You would, per-
haps, have been equally surprised to have witnessed
at this theatre Leontes as a Greek king, in the last
act, attired as Hamlet Prince of Denmark ; and yet
such an incongruity was accepted within the last 20
years. I have been blamed for depriving Macbeth
of a dress never worn at any period, or in any
place, and for providing him instead with one re-
sembling those used by the surrounding nations
with whom the country of this chieftian was in
constant intercourse. Fault was also found in my
removal of the gorgeous banquet, and its gold and
silver vessels, together with the massive candelabra
—such as no Highlander of the 11th century ever
gazed upon—and with the substitution of the more
appropriate feast of coarse fare, served upon rude
tables, and lighted by simple pine torches ; I
was admonished that such diminution of regal
pomp impaired the strength of Macbeth's mo-
tive or the crime of murder—the object being
less dazzling and attractive. Until that
hour I had never believed that the Scottish Thane
had an eye to King Duncan's plate; I had imagined
that lofty ambition—the thirst of power—and the
desire of supreme command, developed themselves
with equal intensity in the human heart, whether
their scene of action might be the palace of an
European monarch or the wigwam of an American
Indian. In the tragedy of "'"Macbeth" I was con-
demned for removing splendour that was utterly
out of place, while in " Henry the Eighth" I was
equally condemned for its introduction where it was
in place, and in perfect accordance with the time
and situation. I was told I might be permitted to
present a true piCture of Ancient Assyria in Lord
Byron's play of " Sardanapalus," but on no account
must I attempt to be equally correct in Shakspeare's
" Macbeth "—that drama must remain intact, with
all its time,honoured conventional improprieties.
What would the poet gain, and how much would
the public lose, by the perpetuation of such absur-
dities ? Why should I present to you what I know
to be wrong, when it is in my power to give what
I know to be right ? If, as it is sometimes affirmed,
my system is injurious to the poet, it 'most be
equally so to the actor ; and surely my most deter-
mined opponents will admit that at least I have
pursued a very disinterested policy in thus incurring
for so many yenrs so much labour and expense for
the purpose of professional suicide. Had I been
guilty of ornamental introductions for the mere ob-
pet of show and idle spectacle, I should assuredly
'have committed a grievous error ; but, ladies and
gentlemen, I may safely assert that in no single
instance have I ever permitted historical truth to
be sacrificed to theatrical effect. As a case in point,
let me refer to the Siege of Harfleur, as presented
on this stage. It was no ideal battle—no imagi-
nary fight ; it was a correct representation of what
actually had taken place. The engines of war, the
guns, banners, fire-balls, the attack and defence, the
barricades at tb e breach, the conffagration within the
town, the assault and capitulation, were all taken
from the account left to us by a priest who accom-
panied the army, was an eye-witness, and whose
Latin. MS. is now in the British Museum. The
same may be said of the episodes in " Henry the
Fifth" and "Richard the Second"—indeed, whatever
I have done has been sanctioned by history, to
which I have adhered in every minute particular.
To carry out this system the cost has been enor-
mous—far too great for the limited arena in which
it was incurred. As a single proof, I may state
that in this little theatre, where £2OO is considered
a large receipt, and £250 an extraordinary one, I
expended in one season alone a sum little short of
£50,000. During the run of some of the great re-
vivals, as they are called, I have given employment,
and ensequently weekly payment, to nearly 5N
pers.sns ; and, if you taac into calculation the
families dependent on these parties, the number I
have thus supported may be multiplied by four.
These plays, from the moment they first suggested
themselves to my mind until their production, oc-
cupied each about a twelvemonth in preparation.
In improvements and enlargements to this build-
ing, to enable the representation of these Shalt-
sperian plays-=--plays that, from the moment of
stiggcstion to their fulfilment, occupied each an
entire twelvemonth—l have expended about £3,000.
This amount may, I think, be reckoned at or above
£lO,OOO, when I include the additions made to the
general stock ; all of which, by the terms of my
lease, I am bound (with the exception of our own
personal wardrobe) unconditionally to leave behind
me on my secession from management. I mention
these facts simply as evidence that I was far more
actuated by an enthusiastic love of my art than by
any expectation of personal emolument. Having
said thus much, I need not deny that I have been
no gainer in a commercial sense. More restricted
notions, and a more parsimonious outlay, might,

perhaps, have led to a very different result; but I
could not be induced by such considerations to check
my desire to do what I considered right, and what
would, in my opinion, advance the best interests of
my profession. Whatever loss I have sustained is I
amply recompensed by the favour you have be- I
stowed- upon my efforts. So far, indeed,
from regretting the past, if I could recall
the years gone by, with renewed health
and strength, I would gladly
.undertake the same it
task again, for a similar reward. I do not now retire
from the direction of this the Are through any feeling
of disappointment, but from the remembrance of the
old adage, "The pitcher goes often to the well,,
but the pitcher, at last, may be broken." Mind
and body require rest, after such active exercise for
nine years during the best period of life, and it
could not be a matter of surprise -if I-sunk under a
continuance of the combined dutieS "of actor and
manager of a theatre where everything has grown
into gigantic proportions; indeed, I should long
since have succumbed, had I not been sustained
and seconded by the indomitable energy and the
devoted affection of- my wife. You have only seen
her in the fulfilment of her professional pursuits,
and are, therefore, unable to estimate the value of
her assistance and counsel ; she was ever by my side
in the hour of need, ready to revive my drooping
spirits, and to stimulate me to fresh exertion. I
cannot allow this opportunity to pass without cor- ;
recting an erroneous impression which has to some
extent gone abroad, that in retiring from manage-
ment I also contemplated retirement from the
stage. _ I have neither announced- nor conceivedsuch intention ; but, on the contrary, I hope, if my
life be spared, it- least for a limited number of
years to appear as an actor. The necessity of, ful-
filling a long round of provincial engagements will
cause a long. time to ?lapse before I can again have
lifilopPortunity, Should such an opportunity ever
arise, of meeting my London friends ; but, though
far away, memory will constantly revert to the;
brilliant scenes I have witnessed here, and conjure
up visions of the bright eyes, encouraging smiles,
and gratulating voices which have so often cheered
me on my course. I can never forget that what-
ever triumphs I may have achieved, whatever re-
putation I may have won, whatever I may have
been enabled to accomplish towards the advance-,
ment of dramatic art, I owe to you, my best friends,
—to you, the public. Let me fondly cherish the,
hope that you will sometimes bestow a thought on
the absent wanderer, and, confiding in your sym-
pathy and regard, I now respectfully and grate-
fully take my leave, bidding you—" farewell, a,
long farewell."
At the conclusion of the address Mr. and Mrs.,
Kean came forward, and were received by the
audience, who rose en masse, with most enthusiastic
applause, which was continued till they left the.
stage.

LIVERPOOL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.:

The half-yearly meeting of this body was held
f NA report,
observed,
v e d
yesterday, Mr. Robertson presiding. The Secretary'
having
cgrnea the A
R
it would have afforded
the council much pleasure if they had been able to
report that many of those measures which they had,
sought to promote before the Legislature had re-
ceived the assent of the body and become law, but,
in consequence of political changes and other rea-
sons, they had not been able to bring any of them
before the house. The most important of these was
the bill relating to the amendment and consolida-
tion of the bankruptcy laws. These had had a most
thorough investigation by Chambers of Commerce
throughout the country, and the bill which Lord
John Russell had undertaken to bring before Par-
liament had received their sanction, as effecting
very valuable improvements in the law of bank-
ruptcy. He hoped, in the coming session, it would
receive all the weight of a Government measure,
and that ere long they would see it carried into
effect. The other matters which had been suspended
on account of the pressure on Parliament, were the
United Kingdom Writs Bill, and the law relating
to foreign debtors. The council considered all
these to be of importance, and would be prepare&
when they were brought before the house, to give
them the most hearty support. In bringing these
subjects before the house they felt great difficulty
in obtaining the assistance of legal men, which
was very desirable. Another measure which had
also been in suspense was the sale of agricultural
produce by weight. The bill introduced by
Mr. M'Cann to this effect had been generally
approved by all parties, its object being of
acknowledged utility. The Council had proposed a
clause providing that the weights to be used in the
sale of grain and other produce should be the mul-
tiples and divisions of 1001bs. Such a clause would
facilitate the use of the cental now in use in the
corn trade, and eventually lead to the use of decimal
weights altogether. They had had applications from
other chambers of commerce for co-operation in refe-
rence to matters relating to the interests of trade.
The Bombay Chamber of Commerce had applied to
them to support their memorial on the impolicy of
the Indian Government increasing the import duties
without previous notice to the merchants. This was
a great hardship, but unless the Bombay Chamber
could point out a less objectionable mode of raising
the revenue he did not think there was much chance
of the grievance being removed. An application
had also been received from Mexican merchants, and
other persons on the River Plate, in reference to
the threatened rupture between the Government of
Buenos Ayres and the Argentine Confederation.
They sent a deputation to the Government, who
promised to make an effort to bring about an ami-
cable state of things between those countries. The
trade in that part of the world was an increasing
trade, one in which British capital was largely em-
ployed, and w rich entirely depended upon the exist-
ence of peace among the different States in that
quarter. The Chamber had under their considera-
tion the law relating to collisions at sea, in conse-
quence of the case which had arisen upon the colli-
sion of the Tuscarora with the Andrew Foster, in
which one American vessel ran over another. The
matter came before the law courts, and it was de-
cided that the provisions of the Merchant Shipping
Act restricting the liability of shipowners to the
wreck and accruing freight did not apply to
foreigners, so that the owners of the American
vessels were liable not only for the wreck and
freight, but for the whole amount of damage. This
was an injustice and an anomaly, and they recom-
mended that the restriction which now applied to
British shipping should be extended to foreign
shipping, which would probably insure a similar
return from foreign Powers, particularly France
and America, whic had similar laws. In reft r-
ence to local topics the sight of the'new Post-office
was still an undecided question, though he believed
it was in a fair way of settlement. The Chancehor
of the Exchequer had promised the Town Clerk to
give an answer to the question as soon as possible.
He wished all the other public bodies, such as the
Excise and other branches of the revenue, to have
their offices and establishments in the same build-
ing. The site would be a most desirable one, and
the including of all those establishments under one
roof would give great facilities to the trade of the
town. A committee had been appointed to report
upon the usages and customs of the various trades
in the town, ignorance of which led to a great deal
of litigation. The committee had not concluded
its labours, but when those usages were made gene-
rally known it would be of great advantage to fo-
reigners and others trading with the town. An-
other question which had occupied the attention of
the council was the repeal of a great number of
import duties which now burdened the tariff, con-
tributed very little to the revenue, but did a great
deal in restricting the trade of the country. Seeing
that there was no possibility of getting a hearing
for any motion of this kind, he had not brought it
before the notice of the chamber ; but, as the Chan-
cellor of the Excheluer had expressed his inten-
tion of bringin6 before the house in the next
session the revision of our taxation and expen-
diture, he hoped this chamber would stir
itself to ask for the repeal of the duties
levied upon 430 articles, which produced in the
aggregate only £750,000 per annum, leaving the
remaining 21 articles to contribute upwards of
£23,000,000. The whole of these 439 articles
might be ssvept away from the tariff, and a great
advantage would result to the trade of the country
which would be benefltted to a far greater extent
than the revenue could suffer. He had observed
from a return recently obtained that the exports
from Liverpool were fully one half of the whole
exports from the United Kingdom. The tonnage
also, was only second in amount to that of London,
being 31 per cent. of the whole tonnage of th
iee
United Kingdom. This port, therefore, occupd
the first rank both in exports and tonnage.
Mr. J. C. EWART, M.P., moved the adoption of
the report, regretting that more practical measures
had not been carried through the late session.' So
far as the late House of Commons was concerned
he could not quite agree with the remark made by
Sir Francis Baring, that it was a bad Rouge of
Commons. From his own experience, he had no
hesitation in saying that, it was one of the best