The Sun.
London, England, 1859-02-23 00:00:00

Commence at Seven,

After which, WELCOME LITTLE STRANGER. Mr.
Wright.
To conclude with THE INVISIBLE PRINCE. Mr. J. L.
Toole.

Doors own at a quarter-past six—Commence at seven. Box
Office open from 10 to s—no5—no charge for booking. No fees to
servants permitted. A registry kept of all articles found.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wigan are engaged. Due notice will
e given of their appearance.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough
THIS EVENING, WOOING IN JEST AND LOVING
IN EARNEST.
After which, the new Extravaganza, KENILWORTH ; or
Ye Queene. ye Earle, and ye Maydenne.
And THE BONNIE FISH WIFE.
Commence at 7 o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.

Lessee and Manager Mr. William Cooke.

THIS EVENING, and during the week, the revived ti,o-
matio Romance from Sir Walter Scott, entitled KENIL-
WORTH, re-produced with original effects and additional
splendour.
To be followed by SCENES IN THE CIRCLE, intro-
ducing Mr. W. Cooke, Mr. Bridges, Mr. A. Cooke, &c.
Madame Blanche, Madame Bridges, Maddlle. Fleurette, and
Emily Cooke, together with the Star Riders. and Astley's
unrivalled Troupe of Equestrian Artistes.
To conclude with the great Operatic and Burlesque Eques-
trian Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN BARON MUN-
CHAUSEN, AND HIS COMICAL CREAM COB
CRUISER. Aaron Munchausen, Mr. W. Anson ; Harlequin,
Mr. H. Hemmings ; Pantaloon, Mr. Morley; Clown, Mr. A.
P. Forrest. the Grimaldi of the day ; Columbine, Miss Julia
Weston. Brilliant and unsurpassable Transformation Scene,
with dazzling effects of Colour and Fire. Gorgeous Scenery,
and every incident in bustling reality, from Regent-street to
the "New Palace for the People, at Muswell Hill."
Dress Circle, 4s. ; Boxes, 35.; Pit, 2s, ; Gallery, Is.; Upper
Gallery, 6d.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
Proprietor --C. MORTON.
The public is most respectfully informed that the FINE
ARTS GALLERY, in connection with the above Hall, IS NOW
OPEN DAT AND NIGHT, from 11 o'clock a.m. until 12
o'clock p.m. The New Gallery contains an extensive Collec-
tion of Pictures, by Ancient and Modern 3fasters !and is also
devoted to Art productions generally. The Proprietor feels
he may confidently assert that, viewed altogether, the exist-
ing Music Hall, the New Fine Arts Gallery, and tl. recently
added Ante-Hall, will present an attraction which, whether
as regards the architectural beauty of the structures them-
selves, or the varied and hitherto unattempted combinations
within, will be found to be wholly without parallel in the
Kingdom.
The MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT commences as usual at
Seven o'clock.
In addition to the usual entertainment, the SAUVLET
FAMILY, of Amsterdam, Eight in number, whose varied
instrumental performances have created so marked a sensa-
tion in the principal cities and towns of the Continent, will
perform every Evening at Nine and Eleven o'clock.

THE WEATHER.-SUN OFFICE, FEB. 23.

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THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
56—highest since noon yesterday.
40—lowest this morning and during the night.
.56—this day at noon.

BAROMETER-30'64.
WIND, N•orth-Westerly ; light, with fine cold weather.

THE SUN.
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 23, 1859.

There is an old fable relating to a certain dog
in a manger, who would neither eat the hay therein
himself, nor permit any other animal to partake of
it. Lord. PALMERSTON seems to occupy a similar
position with respect to Reform. He will neither
bring forward a measure himself, nor, so far as lies
in his power, allow any one else to do so. An
urgent appeal had been made on Monday evening
by the First Lord of the Admiralty, to
several members who had given notice of
motions on going into Committee of Supply,
to yield their right of precedence on that occasion,
in order that he might make his statement respect-
ing the Naval Estimates. The community at large
are looking with intense anxiety for that statement.
They wish for full and authentic information
respecting "the wooden walls" which have so long
been the glory, pride, and security of our Island
Home, and prevented its sacred soil from being
polluted by the footsteps of invaders. Never
perhaps, was,
a period when there was so
much justifiable curios .
curiosity manifested, and
naturally so, inasmuch as it the first time for a
series of years • that our maritime supremacy has
been questioned. The Naval Estimates must,
therefore, take precedence of all other Government
measures, however urgent; and the official expla -
nations given may do more to preserve the peace of
Europe than any diplomatic communications,
framed on the most approved " red-tapist"
d prece-
ents.

It was not merely the statement respecting the
Naval Estimates that depended on the forbearance
of the hon. gentleman. The Government Reform
Bill was appointed to be brought forward on Mon-
day evening ; but unless the Naval Estimates were
discussed on Friday, the Reform measure should
necessarily be adjourned, and the Government
prevented from obtaining the credit to which the
promptitude and energy justly entitled
displayed
it. The hon. gentleman thus appealed to exhibited
symptoms of yielding. No man would like to face
an independent constituency soon after having
delayed the explanations respecting the state of
the Navy, and of the changes to be introduced into
the representation of the people. Lord PALMER-
STON, however, interfered. He thought the Go-
vernment pressed too hard upon gentlemen who
had given notices for Friday, and that there would
be ample time to make the statement respecting the

THEATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee—Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING, BARNEY THE BARON. Mr. an I
Mrs. Barney Williams.
Followed by THE LATEST FROM NEW YORK.
Vo conclude with the new pantomime, ROBIN HOOD ;
or, Harlequin Friar Tuck and the Merry Men of Sherwood
Yorest.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
FHB EVENING will be performed the play of LOUIS XI.
Loris (King of France), by 3lr. C. Kean.
After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE KING OF THE CASTLE; or, Harlequin Prince
Diamond and Princess Brighteyes.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET,
" Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone.

THIS EVENING, AN UNEQUAL MATCH. MINI Amy
Bewick, Mr. Buckstone, &c.
After which, a new grand Comic Pantomime, entitled
UNDINE ; or, Harlequin and the Spirit of the Waters.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer,
Re-engagement of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, will be produced a New Drama, by
J. Oxenford, Esq., entitled THE LAST HOPE.
To be followed by a Grand Ballet and Scene from THE
SIEGE OF TROY. Miss Rosina Wright, Miss Harriet
Dalton, Miss Jenny Lauri. Mr. John Lauri, and Corps de
Ballet.

To conclude with THE CHILD OF THE WRECK.
Madame Celeste and Mrs. Keeley.

Reduced Prices—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit,
2a.; Stalls, ss. ; Gallery, ls.
ox-office open from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half -past
to commence at 7 every evening.

NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
Powerful Novelty.—Crowded Houses.—Last Six Nights of
MASKS AND FACES ; Triplet, Mr. B. Webster. Trium-
phant reception of Mr. Wright. Glorious success of the
INVISIBLE. PRINCE.
THIS EVENING, the performance will commence with
MASKS AND FACES ; Mr. B. Webster, C. Selby, Mr. Bil-
lington, P. Bedford,
Miss Woolgar, Miss H. Sims, Mrs. Bil-
lington.

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