The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-07 00:00:00

Commence at Seven,

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Kean.
Afte'r 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.
TIT'S EVENING will be performed THE BUSYBOD.
Messrs. Buckstone, Farren, ; Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam and
Miss Reynolds.
After which, a new grand Comic Pantomime, entitled
UNDINE ; or, Harlequin and the Spirit of the Waters.
Commen.c at 7.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer,
THIS EVENlNG—lncreased Attraction—Production of a
new and orioinal Drama, entitled MARION DE LOR'SIE ;
or, The Cradle of Steam : in which Madame Celeste will ap-
pear.
After which, will be produced the new Burlesque, written
expressly for the Lyceum Company by Robert B. Brough,
and entitled THE SIEGE OF TROY. The principal cha-
racters by Mrs. Keeley, Miss Julia St. George,➢Mrs. Weston,
Miss Portman, Miss Talbot, Miss Kate Saxon, Miss E. Romer,
; Mr. Emery, Mr. Charles Young, Mr. Ellerton, Mr.
Rogers, Mr. Barrett, Acc. ; Miss Rosina Wright, Miss M.
Charles, Miss Harriet Dalton, &c.
To conclude with the new Comic Pantomime HARLEQUIN with
new tricks and mechanical devices, entitled
TOY HORSE ; or, The Creraorne Fete. Clown, Mr Charles
Lauri ; Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ; Pantaloon, Mr. Henry
Lauri ; Columbine, Miss Jenny Lauri.
Reduced Prices—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit,
2s. ; Stalls, ss. ; Gallery. Is.
Box-office open from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half-past
6, to comit,wnce at 7 every evening.
A Morning Performance on Saturday next, at Two.

NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHI,
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
THIS EVENING, MR., WEBSTER'S COMPANY IS
REQUESTED AT A PHOTOGRAPHIC SOIREE.
Manager, Mr. B. Webster; Photographer, Mr. J. L. Toole;
Memory, Miss Woolgar ; Everybods by Everybodyse.
After which, MEPHISTOPHELES. Mr. Paul Bedford,
Mrs. A. Mellon, Miss Keeley.
Followed by THE BIRTHPLACE OF PO DGERS. Mr.
r.
J. L. Toole, Mr. C. Selby, Mr. Billington ; Miss Kelly,
Chatterley.
To conclude with the grand Christmas pantomime, entitled
MOTHER RED CAP ; or, Varlequin Johnny Gilpin's Ri
de-
de
to Edmonton. Clown, Mr. Croueste ; Harlequin, Mr. Hil
brand ; Columbine, Miss Hayman ; -Pantaloon, Mr. Lupino ;
Sprite, Mr. Le Barr.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and 'Directress, Miss Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, THE RULE OF THREE.
After which, the new Extravaganza, KENILWORTH ; or
Ye Queene. ye Earle, and ye Maydenne.
And THE LITTLE SAVAGE
Commence at 7 o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.
Sole Lessee Mr. William Cooke.
Dress Circle, 4s. ; Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 25, ; Gallery, 15. ; Upper
Gallery, 6d.
During the week, the great Eastern Spectacle of THE
REVOLT IN INDIA; or, The Fugitives and their Faith-
ful Steed.
After which SCENES IN THE CIRCLE by the Star
Riders of Europe.
To conclude with the great Operatic and Burlesque Eques-
trian Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN BARON MUN-
CH AUSEN, AND HIS COMICAL CREAM COB
CltU
II . ISER. Baron
gs Munchauson, Mr. W. Anson Harlequin,
Mr. Hemmin ;Pa ntaloon, Herr Cole; Clown, Mr. A.
F. Forrest ; Columbine, Miss Julia Weston. The grand
Transformation Scene, introducing Mr. W. Cooke's beautiful
and highly-trained palfries, pronounced unpreeedentedly
magnificent. The new scenery, including the matchless re-
presentation of the "New Palace Qf the People, at Muswell
Hill," perfect gems of art.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips.
A Morning Performance of the Pantomime on the Bth, 15th,
and 22d of January, at Two o'clock.
Carriages for day performances at half-past for, and for
night representation at half-past eleven,

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 Musie 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
Nan gdom.
The McsicAL 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 OFFICZ3 JAN. 7.

THERIIO3IETER, IN THE

44—highest since noon yesterday.
38—lowest this morning and during the night.
40—this day at noon.

BAROMETER-30.52.
WIND, Northerly; light, with fine weather.

THE SUN.

FRIDAY. JANUARY 7, 1859.

The Afoniteur has at length broken the ominous
silence which it maintained for several days re-
specting the rather indiscreet ebullition of Imperial
wrath at the levee on Saturday last. We have just
received a telegram, giving an extract from the
official journal of this day, of which the following
is a copy :—" For some days past public opinion
has been agitated by alarming rumours, which it
is the duty of the Government to put an end to by
declaring that there is nothing in our diplomatic
relations which warrants the fears which the
rumours tend to give rise to." There had previously
been sundry h ints from semi-official quarters, that
there was nothing of real importance in the
matter, but they had failed to convince the
public, and the monetary depression that prevailed
proved beyond the possibility of doubt the extent of
the alarm excited by the significant language of the
EMPEROR, and thatlto one who, at the time, should
have been exempted from any personal annoyance.
Sad experience proves that it is much easier to
excite than to suppress a panic. Reckless mani-
festations may therefore be productive of very
formidable consequences, and should be especially
guarded against by representative men, who control
the destinies of many millions of human beings.
The attentions subsequently paid to M. HUBNER
went far to show that LOUIS NAPOLEON felt that
he had suffered himself to be betrayed into a grave
mistake. But no subsequent movement or demon-
stration can repair the mischief arising therefrom.
Our own impression is, that the speech to M.
HUBNER was a " feeler," intended to elicit the
views of the general community, and to ascertain
the wishes of the French people and army in refer-
ence to Austria just as the truculent military
addresses, which last January appeared in the
Government organ, were calculated to do with
respect to this country. It might also have
been desired to try the effect on the
Cabinet of Vienna. But the EMPEROR knows
where to stop. He has. manifestly studied the
diplomacy of the United States, and is, therefore,
well aware of what is termed " Bunkum" in the
Yankee dialect. There is always a convenient
loophole remaining by which the aggressor may
wriggle out of the difficulty ; that is to say, if he
desires to do so. But, although "if" may be "a
great peace-maker," it occasionally leads to pressing
difficulties, and it may do so in• the present
instance. The old myth tells us of the imperative
necessity which compelled the wizard who had
evoked a demon to provide his Satanic servant
with constant employment. The moment there
was a cessation of work the master became the
victim, and was torn in pieces by his previously
obedient slavo. There may be something of a
similar character going on in France at
this moment. Its enormous army is pining
for occupation. The soldiers care little as
to the character of the duties in which
they may be engaged, but they are ennuied, worn

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