The Sun.
London, England, 1859-02-12 00:00:00

Commence at Seven,

THEA TRLes E -R O- ALYET,
Smith.
DRURY-LANE.
see—..
THIS EVENING, OUR GAL. Mr. and Mrs. Barney
Williams.
Followed by BARNEY THE BARON.
ro conclude with the new pantomime, ROBIN HOOD ;
or. Harlequin Friar Tuck and the Merry Men of Sherwood
Forest.

I) OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
,j 1.1) Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean. . _

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THIS EVENING will :be performed THE CORSICAN
BROTHERS. Hr. 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. Mies Amy
Be4wick, Mr. Buckstone, &c.
Alter 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,
THIS EVENING, will be performed EXTREMES; or,
Men of the Day. Messrs. Emery, E. Falconer, Rogers, &c,
. To be followed by the new Drama of THE SISTER'S
SACRIFICE. Messrs. Emery, Barret, and Rogers. Madame
Celeste, Mrs. Keeley. and Miss Julia St George.
Reduced Prices—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ;
2s. ; Stalls, ss. ; Gallery, ls.
Box-office open from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half-Past
6 to commence at 7 every evening.

NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHL
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
THIS EVENING, the performance will commence with
(by desire), the comedy of TARTUFFE. Tartnffe, Mr. B.
Webster ; Damais, Mr. Billington ; Orion, Mr. C.Ma Selby ;
Elmere, Miss H. Simms ; Dorine, Miss Woolgar ; rione,
Miss Keeley ; Madame Pennelle, Mrs. Chatterly.
Alter which, THE INVISIBLE PRINCE.
To coililude with THE BIRTHPLACE OF PODGERS.
Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. C. Selby, Mr. Billing-ton, Miss Kelly.
Doors open at half-past six—Commence at seven.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss SwanhOrOngh
THIS EVENING, THE BONNIE FISH WIFE.
After , the ne whichw Extravaganza, KENILWORTH ; or
Ye Queene, ye Earle, and ye Maydenne.
And THE LITTLE SAVAGE.
Commence at 7 o'clock.

AST EL ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.

Lessee and Manager Mr. William Cooke.
Crowded Houses Nightly.
Another high'y attractive and successful Drama.

THIS EVENING, and during- the week, the grand Spec-
tacle of THE GIPSY GIRL OF MADRID ; or, The Edict
of Spain.
After which, the inimitable SCENES IN THE CIRCLE,
introducing Mr. Wm. Cooke's beautiful and highly-trained
palfries and ponieg and the Starßiders of Europe.
To conclude with the great Operatic and Burlesque Eques-
trian Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN BARON MUN-
CHAUSEN, AND HIS COMICAL CREAM COB
CRUISER. Baron Munchausen, Mr. W. Anson ; Harlequin,
Mr. 11. Hemmings ; Pantaloon, Mr. Morley ;• Clown, Mr. A.
F. Forrest, the Grimaldi of the day; Columbine, Miss Julia
Weston. Iltilliant and unsurpassable Transformation Scene,
with dazzling effects of Colour and Fire. Gorgeous Scenery,
and every incident in bustling reality, from Regent-street to
he "New Palace for the People, at Haswell Hill,"

Dress Circle, 4s. ; Boxes, 3s. ; 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 Masters •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 the 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 Orricm, Frn. 12.

TIIEB.MOMETER, IN TAB SHADE.
55—highest since noon yesterday.
48—lowest this morning and during the night.
55—this` day at noon.

BAnommTat-29.73.
WIND, Southerly; fresh and squally, with cloudy
weather, and some slight rain.

A great and comprehensive measure of legal
reform was last night introduced to the House of
Commons. The Solicitor-General has at length
grappled with the difficulty that had puzzled all
his predecessors in office, and explained the prin-
ciples of the proposed amendments in a brilliant
and lucid address, that elicited the earnest applause
even of political opponents. It is now more than
ten years since we urged the vast importance of
simplifying legal titles—of enabling landowners
either to raise money on their estates, with-
out incurring ruinousexpenses, or to dispose of them
without a loss of a least two or three years' pur-
chase•money. Competition was checked, inasmuch
as the retired tradesman could not invest his
savings without the certainty of a heavyimmediate
outlay for costs, and a still more serious charge
when his executors required to realise his estate
for distribution. It would add at least ten per cent.
to the selling value of such properties if they could
be disposed of at a brief notice and moderate cost.
But, as the Solicitor-General clearly pointed out,
the inevitable difficulties attendant on a sale dis-
couraged all such Purchases, and, by lessening the
demand, diminished the value of the article sup-
plied.

Sir HUGII CAIRNS has acted judiciously in
limiting the registration to titles, and not extend-
ing it to deeds. His objects are t fld 1 +
wo o s., to
show that there is a perfect title which cannot be
impeached ; and, 2dly, to maintain the evidence of
that title, so that it may be transferred with com-
paratively little trouble or expense. A new court
is, of course, indispensable, but it will be self-
for those who seek the advantages
supporting,
tendered for their acceptance will properly
and fairly be required to pay the expenses thereof,
and they will receive an ample equivalent for the
outlay in the enhanced value of their properties,
and the satisfaction of knowing that, under any
circumstancesl their title cannot be questioned or
4•
disputed.

There is, as we have stated, to be a new court,
with a Chief and Puisne Judge ; the former
to receive £3,000 and the latter £2,500

per annum—by no means extravagant remu-
neration when the arduous and responsible nature
of their duties is taken into consideration. In-
deed, it would be hard to find gentlemen of ado
quate ability at a lower rate. Each of the learned
judges will be assisted by a secretary and registrar.
The total cost will, therefore, not be more than
£B,OOO a-Year, and we shall feel greatly surprised
if there should not be a handsome surplus for the
consolidated fund, after liquidating every demand,
to say nothing of the " unclaimed dividends," which
grow by degrees to a very considerable amount.
The first step will be to obtain a provisional
recognition of title. This cannot
be achieved
without reasonable time being allowed
to every
possible claimant, and due publicity being given to
the nature of the application. Twelve months is
allowed for this purpose, and three months more
for what may be termed "making. the rule also_
lute," or, in other words, final and conclusive.
This time has been taken from the Irish act,
which has worked so admirably, it being found
that fifteen months was the period generally re-

quired to complete the entire transaction front the
date of the first petition to the ultimate transeer.
Every landowner may thus obtain a recognition oS
his title, and have his name placed en the registry,
as the absolute owner of the land, and entitled to
dispose of it forthwith to any bona fide purchaser
for valuable consideration.

But there may be incumbrances, or parties hay- 1
ing family charges, on the estate. Their interests
are effectually guarded by the power granted of
entering caveats against any disposal or transfer
of the estate without due notice. These caveats
may be of two descriptions, but either will be quite
sufficient to maintain the rights of the claimant, if
he can establish the justice of his demand. The
present measure will even, if alone, render the ses-
sion a memorable one. By increasing the value
of landed estates by at least three years' purchase,
or ten per cent., it will increase the resources of
the landed gentry by fully two hundred millions
of pounds sterling—three times more than the
fundholders and commercial classes lost by the
reckless speech of LOUIS NAPOLEON on New Year's
Day, or the various matters that have followed in
its wake.

The Registrar-General's last quarterly report, in
regard to the state of the Public Health, is worthy
of everyone's perusal. It appeals to the reason and
right feeling of the whole community. It argues a
question of the most vital importance, not only
plainly and logically, but eloquently and most per-
suasively. Like the wedding guest, spell-bound by
the glittering eye of the Ancient Mariner, we must
needs listen to the words of wisdom vouchsafed to
us by this eminent public functionary. It is use-
less beating our breast idly when we hear the
"loud bassoon" of Debate resounding from the
recently opened doors of Parliament. The Registrar-
General compels us to pause and listen, warning us
into attention by the double threat of—

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THE SUN.
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 12, 1859.