The Sun.
London, England, 1859-03-29 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 29, 1859.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer,
THIS EVENING will be presented EXTREMES ; or,
Men of the Day.
With a Ballet arid. Farce.
Reduced Prices—Dr‘ss Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit,
2s. • Stalls, ss. ; Gallery, is.
Box-office open I min 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; A NIGHT AT NOTTING-HILL.
Mr. Wright, Paul Bedford.
Alter which, STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. John
Mildmay, Mr. A. Wigan; Mr. Potter, Mr. Charles Selby ;
Hawksley, Mr. Bilangton ; Mrs. Mildmay, Mrs. Billington ;
Mrs. Sternhold Mrs. A. Wigan.
To conclude with THE INVISIBLE PRINCE. Mr. J. L.
Toole, Miss Woolgar, Miss Arden, Miss Keeley, Miss Kate
Kelly.

!Acting ganager—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
servants permitted. A registry kept of all articles found.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE,
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough
THIS EVENING, VANDYKE BROWN. Mr. J. Clark
and Miss M. Ternan.
Atter which, the new Extravaganza, KENILWORTH ; or
Ye Queene, ye Earle, and ye Maydenne
And THE BONNIE FISHWIFE,
Commence at 7 o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,I
Westminster-road.
Lessee and Manager Mr. William Cooke.
THIS 'EVENING the performances will commence with
DICK TURPIN'S RIDE TO YORK ; or, The Death of
Black Bess. Dick Turpin, Mr. James Holloway.
After which, in consequence of the great applause bestowed
on their arrangement by Mr. W. Cooke, jun., on his Benefit,
the novel SCENES IN THE CIRCLE will be repeated, and
in which also Mi. W. Cooke, jun., will himself reappear. Per-
formed in the following order :—Miss Kate Cooke on her
beautiful horse Snowdrop—Miss Emily Cooke's graceful act,
entitled Les Santa des Tonneaux—Mr. G. Thompson in his
far-famed and wonderful feat, L'Homme Renversa—Mr. W.
Cooke, jun., on his oelebrated and highly-trained steed, Em-
peror—Grand Characteristic and Amazonian Entree by Six-
teen Pupils of Mr. Wm. Cooke, jun.—Madame Blanche, the
greatest Equestrian of the day, in her admired act, The Scarf
—Master Alfred Cooke in his surprising Leaping Act—Mdlle.
Mazzoni and Miss Holloway in a Grand Pas—Mdlle. Fleu-
rette, the graceful• and daring young Equestrienne, as the
Sylph of the Arena—Terminating. with the eccentricities of
Mr:William Cooke's matchless Dwarf Horse, and his Monkey
Rider, the Ape of the Brazils.
Dress Circle, 48. ; Boxes, 35.; Pit. 2s, ; Gallery, is. ; Upper
Gallery, fid.
Pri,yate Boxes, £4 4s, £2 2s, and £1 is.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
Proprietor--C. MORTON.
The üblic is most respectfully informed that the FINE
ARTSGALLERY, in connection with the above Hall, IS WOW
OPEN DAT AND NIGHT, from 11 o'clock a.m. until 12
)'clock p.m. The New Gallery contains an extensive Collec-
Jou of Pictutes, by Ancient and Modern Masters • and is also
devoted to Art prouctions 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 tehe
Kingdom.
The MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT commences as usual at
Seven o'clock.
In addition to the usual entertainment, the SAINLET
FAMILY, of Amsterdam, Eight in number, whose varied
instrumental performances have created so marked a sense-
don in the principal cities and towns of the Continent, will
:)erform every Evening at Nine and Eleven o'clock.

THE WEATHER.--S' x OFFICE, MARCH 29.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
57—highest since noon yesterday.
50—lowest this morning and during the night.
55—this day at noon.
BARomEtza-29.27—5ti1l falling.
Wrgn, Sbuth-Westerly ; ratherfresh, with fine sunshiny
weather, and fleecy clouds. Rain in the night.
Three o'clock.—The wind has shifted to N.W., blowing
fresh with a sprinkling of rain.

Another night's debate has contributed but little
toward. 4 the settlement of the great, the all-im-
portant; question now before Parliament and the
country. It is true that Mr. EDWIN JAMES made
P maiden speech of great brilliancy ; but although
unequalled at nisi rims, he has not yet attained
much legislative experience, and it was too much
of a one-sided character—too closely in accordance
with the terms of his brief--:to carry with it the
weight which his extraordinary eloquence must
otherwise have commanded. We rejoice, however)
to see such a man as the representative
of one of our most important constituencies
making such a brilliant maiden speech. The
new atmosphere in which he is placed will
worlea decided improvement, and render the hon.
mtd learned gentleman one of the most useful mem-
bers in the House. IL one respect he made a very
decided hit. He characterised in just terms the
speech of the noble lord the member for Tiverton,
in declaring that Ministers had accepted office
" with its engagements," and that they would not
he allowed " either to resign or dissolve." This
was, unquestionably " an attempt to put a strait
waistcoat upon Ministers, and to expose them
pinioned and helpless to the derision of the House
toad country." The mock paternal advice ten-
(1,1.4 was so clearly ironical, so very dif-
ferent from what the noble lord would
hiMself accept under similar circumstances, that
it could only be regarded as a deliberate insult. It
'as couched in a tone of arrogance, peculiarly
offensive to gentlemen of equal rank and position
to himself, intended, as Sir JOHN PAKINGTON, in
his admirable address, declared to place the Go-
vernment on " the horns of a dilemma," from which
they could not escape, and which, as the Bight

Honourable Baronet justly declared, they would
not tolerate under any possible circumstances.
The debate has produced many able arguments 3
but few have been more manly or straightforward,
more clear and convincing than the First Lord of
the Admiralty. He has distinctly and explicitly
declared that the House " may pass the Bill,
or they may pass the resolution ; but if they
pass the resolution, they will not have the Bill."
This raised the true issue, defeated the various
efforts to entrap stray and wavering votes, which
might possibly be obtained under the erroneous
opinion that a majority in favour of the resolution
would not prevent the bill from going into com-
mittee, or lead either to the resignation of Lord
DERBY and his colleagues or an appeal to the
country. It was not in such a spirit that it was
framed. It was solely intended to lead to a com-
plete change of Government, and the substitution
of the Whig party for the present occupants of the
Ministerial benches. But although artfully con-
trived for the purpose—although worded so as to give
some plausible pretexts to hon. gentlemen who would
scarcely venture to oppose the second reading of the
bill, the matter has been too clearly exposed by Sir
JOHN PAXINGTON, as well as by the Attorney-
General of Ireland, and others, who spoke during
the discussion, that it can no longer deceive any
save the wilfully blind, and every voter will have
the opportunity of declaring his opinion respecting
the conduct of those who will have proved them-
selves the opponents of any practical measure of
Reform.
Is there any point in the Bill which could not be
amended in committee ? Although not going as
fur as it ought to do, it contains many valuable
features, and every objectionable clause could either
be rejected, or so far modified, as to be rendered
acceptable to the community. Ministers would
then have a fair opportunity of deciding on the
course they would adopt. But that is denied by
the factious nature of the proceedings. It is, as we
have already said, " place, patronage, and power,"
that are coveted and not a measure of Reform, a
large instalment of which is required by the great
majority of the people. Neither Lord JOHN nor
Lord PALMERSTON have given any decided proofs
of zeal or sincerity in bringing the Act of 1832 up
to the requirements of the day. The former was
for nearly 20 years the advocate of finality, and it
was only when he felt that the matter might be
taken out of his own hands, and that the laurels
whichhe had fairly earned might be transferred to
more earnest supporters of the cause, that.he again
admitted the propriety of further ameliorations !
But how did he proceed ? What anxiety did he
show to carry out the objects " which he supported
in his youth, and will not desert .in his old age ?"
Did he not permit the question to be quietly
shelved ? Did he not assent to every plausible
excuse for procrastination, and permit the subject
to slumber until taken up by the present Admini-
stration, in the conscientious belief that it required
a speedy settlement ? Lord PALMERSTON had not
even the prestige that belonged to his quondam
rival and present ally. His opinions on the subject
are too well known to permit any doubt respecting
his hostility to any measure of Reform ; and the
various postponements to which he resorted, the
refusal to give the slightest hint as to' what he
would ultimately tender for public acceptance,
and the virtual admission that, notwithstanding his
repeated promises, he had no bill prepared which
would clearly exhibit the chances of Parliamentary
Reform, if subjeCted to his tender consideration.
We regret to find Sir JAMES GRAHAM confess-
ing that he had a share in framing the resolution.
But the reasons he gave for such a course were
such as shculd induce every sincere Liberal to sup-
port the second reading, against which he was
prepared to vote if necessary! He objected to the
system of voting papers, because he objected to
THE BALLOT, and voting papers would unquestion •
ably lead to its adoption. He likewise complained
of bestowing the elective franchise on lodgers, and
to the extension of the suffrage. Hear this pro-
fessing Liberal, and declare which are the true
Reformers—the members of the Cabinet or those
who endeavour to displace them by supporting the
specious resolution now before the House.

The electors of Taunton appear to think the
present time an important one on the subject of the
Ballot—an opinion with which we certainly coin-
cide. They have taken the decided step—in which
we hope they will find many followers—of request-
their Liberal member, Mr. LABOUCHERE, not to
strengthen by his vote that of the Tory member
for the same borough, by voting with him against
the Ballot. Every professedly Liberal member
who has voted against the Ballot, or failed to vote
for it, should receive from his constituents a similar
communication with that sent to Mr. LABOUCHERE ;
and we may hope that the answer would in some
cases be different. If from any cause Liberal
members have fancied their constituents did not
care about the matter—and that has been the
reason for their own apathy, or for their voting
with the Tories and Lords PALMERSTON and
tussELL—withthe proof that they were mistaken,
we might expect that they would reverse their
conduct. If, on the contrary, like Mr. LABOU-
CHERE, they have made up their minds that abso-
lute electoral independence is not to be conceded,
then, of course, we could but commend them in
preferring to place their seats, rather than their
convictions, at the disposal of their constituents.
Mr. LABOUCHERE appears to perceive that the
case is; for him, as a representative, a serious one.
The requisition contains the names of "a consider-
able number of his constituents," and he " perceives
those of many of his oldest and firmest friends."
He may well, therefore, "take with sincere pain a
course at variance with his wishes." All he has to
say is, Ist, that his opinion is unchanged, and he
should therefore be:unworthy to represent them if,

under, these circumstances he changed his vote.
2dly, that he is not unduly biassed by personal
interest.. 3dly, that he might even gain at Taunton
if the election were by Ballot. 4thly, that his own
tenants are all allowed to vote as they please,
sthly, that he has served the borough 30 years,
amidst all the political events and changes of that
time. Hence, as he says, the simple question is,
" whether the difference between us on the subject
of the Ballot really outweighs in your minds that
general coincidence of sentiment on other questions,
which has so long existed, and which, I believe,
still exists between us."
Well—we have here a strong case. We do not
" Auld Lang syne," and
like forgetting the days af
Mr. LABOUCHERE is one of the most respectable of
the old Whig respectabilities. He has done fair
service in his time, and may yet do more; and pro-
bably many of " his oldest and firmest" Taunton
friends will be as unwilling to give him notice to
quit, as he can be to receive it. We should our-
selves,if electors at Taunton, refuse our vote to Mr.
LABOUCHERE with no little reluctance. 'We must,
however, decidedly give it as our opinion, that the
electors of Taunton would just now perform an
invaluable service to their country, and to pos-
terity, by sending a second memorial to M.
LABOUCHERE. They ought now to inform him,
" that their opinions, like his, are unchanged ;" that
the difference of opinion, while a Reform Bill is

under discussion, is vital; and that though, were
this vital question not pending, they would elect
him by ballot, they cannot elect him openly to vote

against I_.
The importance of such a decision by the electors
of Taunton can hardly be exaggerated. We be-
lieve it would take its place in history. It would
spread utter consternation amongst the haughty
coteries of the old Whigs. They would understand
that such an example must be contagious. Few
places are equally bound by long personal and poli-
tical associations to their members as Taunton is to
Mr. LABOUCHERE.. Lord JOHN RUSSELL . would
soon receive warning from London, Sir CHARLES
WOOD from Halifax, Mr. SMITH from Northamp-
ton, and so forth ; Lord PALMERSTON would, of
course, hear from Mr. ROWCROFT. In proportion
to the long and known respect of representative
and member for each other at Taunton would be
the weight of the testimony with the public. We
are confident that, in declining to support Mr.
LABOUCHERE any longer, many of the electors
would perform a very painful duty; one, indeed,
which nothing but its being a duty would dispose
them to perform.
But is it not a public duty ? The electors have
now, by their own act, and most commendably, too,
placed themselves before all England as the first
constituency which has openly admonished a Whig
of public standing on the subject of the Ballot. It
is just the Whigs who stop the way. Did they
not leave Reform on this question, and go over in
a hods- to the Tories, it would have been settled ere
now. They need a public admonition that this
course will no longer be tolerated. Again, the
Reform Bill is the business of the session. It is
while this business is in hand that more service can
be rendered by prompt action than at any other
time. Probably a better juncture for compelling
members to declare for or against the Ballot, and
,o refuse them, if hostile to it, further support, may

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not occur again for years.
Mr. LABOUCHERE thinks the evils of the Banal
would outweigh those it professes to remedy, bu
will not in a letter argue the question. We think
the evils of the polling-book outweigh those they
profess to remedy ; but neither shall we argue now
a question we have argued often enough. These
evils we consider to be greater than those which
any of Lord JOHN'S Bills, as well as the present
Government Bill, professes to remedy. The Ballot
is the Reform Bill now wanted ; the rest would
follow, " free and independent voting" men with
the present constituencies. Just at this time,
therefore, it seems incumbent on a constituency,
which has so worthily taken the lead, to follow up
its action to its consistent results. Better, far, not
to have sent their requisition, than, having sent it,
to be frightened by a refusal from following it up
consistently.
Nor should time be lost. On the amendment of
Lord J. RrssELL an amendment will be moved—an
addition—that the Ballot also is requisite to a satis-
factory Reform Bill. Shall the supporters of that
motion be left to hear their opponents chuckling to
each other over the manner in which " LABOUCIIERE
soon taught those Taunton fellows their proper
place?" Shall other members be, by the silence of
the Taunton electors, emboldened to take the
haughty course tendered them by the " leading
journal ?" Or, shall constituents, from fear of a
similar refusal, be discouraged from taking action
at all? As we view the matter, the electors of
Taunton have placed themselves in the front of a
noble battle, and they have only the alternative of
retreating with dishonour to themselves and injury
to their country—or achieving for themselves the
highest place in the contest for their country's
berties.

LATEST NEWS.

The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Reuter's office

TURIN, MONDAY.

Letters from Piacenza announce that on the
23d, 24th, and 25th inst. 1,200 Austrians, with 50
cannon, 150 barrels of resin, and a great quantity
or Congreve rockets, arrived there.
The church has been converted into a flour

FRANKFORT, MONDAY.

The Munich Gazette •
,publishes officially the ap-
plication of M. Von der Pfordten for his dismissal
from the post of President of the Bavarian

THE

LIVERPOOL, MONDAY NIGHT.
The steam ship Europa, which left New York on
the 16th inst., has arrived. She brings 102 pas-
sengers and 560,993 dollars in specie.
The City of Washington hence arrived out on
the 16th. On the same night the Europa passed
.a
large steamer, supposed to be the Asia.
The Cabinet held a consultation upon the financial
statement recently prepared relative to the condi-
tion of the Post-office department. It is ascertained
that that department will at the end of the present
fiscal year (June 30) be 41 million dollars in arrear.
It was decided unanimously that an extra session
of Congress will be necessary, but the time of its
meeting was not fixed upon ; that question will be
decided in a day or two, and it is believed that Coi-
gress will be called to meet about the middle of

Angus..
The grand jury of Washington have found a true
bill of indictment against Daniel Sickles for murder.
The Hon. G. W. Jones had formally declined the
mission to Bogota.
New York journals have late news of the expedi-
tion to Paraguay, but it is unimportant.
The Secretary of the Treasuryy has notified to the
successful bidders for the late loan that they need
not make any further deposits' unless they choose,
the Government not at present requiring money.
It is thought in financial circles that no call for in•
stalments will be made before midsummer.
A complaint has been lodged at the State Depart•
ment against the British Consul at Galveston. In
November the American ship Thomas Watson,
of New York, cleared with a cargo of cotton for
Liverpool. The consul refused to certify to the
clean bill of health given by the collector of the
port, in consequence of which the vessel was detained
25 days, and narrowly escaped shipwreck. The
allegation is that the consul was actuated by a feel-
ing of petty malice or revenge. The owner of the
Thomas Watson has preferred a claim of 10,000 dots.
against the British Government.
Money was rather more active, but rates were not
changed. The stock market continued dull and
drooping. Sterling Exchange was good. The
demand closed firm at 1091- per cent. Ashes quiet.
Coffee firm buyers. Cotton closed quiet at 122 for
uplands middlings. Flour_ steady. Wheht quiet,
but firm. Corn lc. to 2c. higher.

NEW YORK, MARCH 16.
The Liverpool arrived here this morning. On
our Corn Exchange this morning flour was dull and
lower. Wheat firm and steady. Indian corn was
inactive, and nominally quoted 90c. for mixed wes-
tern. Illinois Central Bonds, 901 ; ditto shares,
671; New York Central shares, 79,1 ; ditto Seven
per Cent. Bonds, 102/. Sterling exchange closed
93-, to 91.

WASHINGTON, MARCH 16

The Union of this morning, in its authoritative
article on our Mexican Central American relations,
says there is not the least reason to believe, from
anything which has yet transpired, thaf either the
French or British Government meditates any inter-
ference in the political concerns of Mexico ; and it
is known that Captain Turner, the Americas com-
manding officer, has entered into arrangements with
the French and British commanders that the naval
officers of the tw4, nations shall land together, and
it will be necessary-to afford protection to their re-
spective citizens. -

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TUESDAY. ALARM 29, 1859.