The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-05 00:00:00

PARLI.AMENTARY PROCEEDINGS.

NOTICES OF MOTION—Money, DEC. 7.
Mr. WAREENT,—To ask the First Lord of the Admiralty,
whether his attention has been called to a recent Naval Court
Martial held ou an officer of her Majesty's ship Juno; and
whether any steps aro contemplated by the Government in
respect thereto ?
Mr. SCOTT—Tho 69. h Regiment being quartered at Ply-
mouth, to ask her Majesty's Government, what was the ad-
vantage and also the expense of moving it from Plymouth to
Portsmouth by rail, to embark there, in order to return by
sea to Plymouth before departing for the East Indies, andby
whose authority it was done ? .

ninon', DEC. 8.
Mr. YouNa—To ask the Secretary of the Treasury, 'what
steps htvo been taken to prevent the interruption of the
steam mail service with Australia which is likely to be occa-
sioned by the accident to the ship Emu ; and what provision
will be made in future to prevent de'ay in this service, in case
of accidents to ono of the steam-ships engaged in the trausmis-
ion of the Mails between Australia and Suez.

Mr. W. VANSITTART,—To ask the President of the Board of
Control, whether, during the tenure of the Governor-Gene-
ralship of India by the Marquis of Dalhousie any recommen-
dation was made by, or desp ,tch sent from the Supreme Go-
vernment or tlio Commander-in-Chief in India to the Court
of Directors or to the President of the Board of Control for
an increase of European troops, in consequence of the exten-
sion of the British territories in the East, by the acquisition
of the Punjaub, Pegu, Nagporo, Oudo, Sattara, Jhansi, Berm.,
and other districts, assigned to the East India Company by
his Highness the Nizam of Hyderabad ; if so, what was the
date of such recommendation or despatch. and what was the
date and tenor of any reply that may have been sent ; was
aay additional force of Europeans despatched to India in con-
sequence, during the period refarred to; and, if so, what
number of men were sent.

DEATH OF CHARLES TRAIN, THE DETECTIVE-OFFICER
Yesterday morning Mr, P,aeson, the City Solicitor, re.
revved information that this active city detective-officer
expire i in Guy's Hotpital, at 1 o'clock from tho wounds
received on being shot by Christian Sattley, on board
tho Caledonian steamer, while bringing him a prisoner
from Hamburg.
ITALIAN OPERA..—The talented corps of operatic per.
formers on whom wo last week had occasion to comment,
concluded their engagement in Bath on Saturday night,
with Verdi's opera, "II Trovatore." The favourable
impression produced on the public mind by their
previous appearances here was amply confirmed by
the artistic skill which was manifested throughout the
representation of this fine work. Mr. Sims Reeves,
as Manrico, was all that could be wished. Impassioned
or tender, defiant or pathetic, as the exigencies of the
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in a more genial mood. Madame Gassier, too, sang
with her accustomed energy—throwing all her force,
both of singing and acting, into the scene, and,
succeeding in placing before the audience a most
vivid representation of Leonora, the heroine of the
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by it, as interpreted by these artistes, aided by the
accessories of an excellent band and chorus is indelible.
It was rapturously demluded a second time, and
the request of the audience was complied with.
Madame Borchardt, as Azucena, ably supported the
character, and Mons. Borchardt threw great energy
into the representation of the Count de Luna. How
is that the operatic " villain" is invariably
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and Clieltenliffrn OGate.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
GREAT CLASSICAL CONCERTS.
THIS EVENING, A MOZART NIGHT, being the anniver-
sary of Mozart's Death.
Madlle. Jetty Treffs, Miss Arabella Goddard, and M, Edouard
Remenyi.
The highly Successfal INDIAN QUADRILLE, and
GENERAL HAVELOCK'S GRAND TRIUMPHAL MARCH
THIS EVENING (SATURDAY, December 5), will
be produced the New Grand Descriptive Composition,
by M. Jullien, entitled THE 'INDIAN QUADRILLE,
and GENERAL HAVELOCK'S TRIUMPHAL MARCH,
performed by M. Jullien's Orchestra, assisted by the drums
and fifes of the Grenadier Guards, the Coldstream Guards,
and the Scots Fusilier Guards ; and a Grand Chorus, " Rule
Britannia," and " God Save the Queen."
New Fife Polka (second time), by M. Jullien, with double
Orchestra.
The magnificent decorations which were prepared for the
Bal Masque will remain during the continuance of these Con -
carts. The whole theatre will be ornamented with wreaths
and garlands of flowers, in gold, silver, and colours. The
decorations have been prepared by Messrs. Chabot and Co.,
who were charged with the decorations for the grand ball at
the reception of the Emperor Napoleon 111. at Stuttgart,
and who were engaged, at a great expence, for the express
purpose of arranging at her Majesty's Theatre a display which
will be seen for the first time in this country.
The Concert will commence at 8 o'clock.
Prices of Admission—Promenade, Is; Upper coxes, is. ;
Gallery, ls. • ' Dress Circle, 2s. 6d.; Private Boxes, 10s.
tid. and upwards.
Prospectuses, with full particulars, may be had at the Box.
office of the Theatre ; of all the principal libraries ; and at
Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THE JIILLIEN'S GRAND BAL
MAS Q U E.---In consequence of the great success of the Bal
Masque, M. Jullien will give a SECOND, and positively the
last this season, at the end of the Second Series of Concerts,
on MONDAY, Dec. 21.—Applications to be made at the Box
Office of the Theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
a new Comedy, entitled AN UNEQUAL MILTCH. Princi-
pal characters by Messrs. Buckstone, Compton, Chippendale,
W. Farren, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Mrs. Buckingham White,
si Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam.

After which, a new farce, by the author of Box and Cox,
entitled TAKE CARE OF DOVVB, in which Mr. Backstone
will sustain an original ch tractor.
Concluding with THE FISH OUT OF WATER. Sam
Savoury, Mr. Compton.

Orchestra. Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening), 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d
Dress Boxes
Upper Boxes ... 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
Pit 2 0 Pit 1 0
Lower Gallery 1 OLower Gallery 0 6
Upper Gallery 0 6JNo half-price to Upper Gallery.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, will be performed Shakspere's Trazedy
of KING RICHARD 11. King Richard 11., by Mr. Chas.
Kean ; Queen, by Mrs. C. Kean.

Preceded by a new farce, in one act, entitled A CASE
OF CONSCIENCE.

THEATRE ROYAL, A D PHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed THE MIDDY
ASHORM. Miss Marie Wilton.
After which, a new romantic drama, called THE LEGEND
OF THE HEADLESS MAN, and in which Mr. Benjamin
Webster and Madame Celeste will perform.
Followed by the ori,ginf.i Apropos Sketch, entitled THE
DRAPERY QUESTION ; or, Who's for India ? Messrs.
Wright, P. Bedford, C. Selby; Miss M. Wilton and Miss
Mary Keeley.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr.
Dillon. —Under the joint management of
Miss LOUISA PYNE and Mr. W. HARRISON.
THIS EVENING, will be performed Balfe's new opera,
THE ROSE OF CA STILLE. Characters by Miss Louisa
Pyne, Miss Susan. Pyne, Miss Marian Prescott, Mr. Weiss,
Mr, A. St. Albyn, Mr. G. Honey, Mr. Wallworth, and Mr.
W. Harrison. Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon.
To conclude with the new Farce, entitled A PAIR OF
PIGEONS. Mr. G. Honey aryl Miss Cuthbert.
Private Boxes, £2 12s, 6d., £2 25,, and £1 ILL 6d. .;
stalls, 6s. ; Dress Circle, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 45. ; Pit, 25.;
Gallery, le.—The Box ffice is now open daily, from 11 to
5, under the direction of Mr. Chatterton, inn.l

R 0 YA L OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Robson and Emden.
THIS EVENING, will be performed a new and original
ocnedietta, by Sterling Coyne, Esq., called WHAT WILL
THEY SAY AT BROMPTON? Mr. Robson, die.
After which, LEADING STRINGS.
To conclude with the original Extravaganza, by Robert
R. Brongh, Esq., called MASANIELLO. Messrs. Rob.
son, Cooke, Danvers, dm. ; Misses Swanborough, Thirlwall,
Hughes, Bromley, and Mrs. Melfont.
Commence at half-past Seven.

Iglol OYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Cresvrick.
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THIS EVENING, will be performed THE STRANGER.
After which, INDIA, 1857. Messrs. Shepherd, Ores.
wick, W. Smith. Vollaire, B. Potter, Widdicomb, Belmore,
Tapping ; Miss M. Eburne, Miss Webster, Miss Chalmers,
Miss Johnstone.
To conclude with WELLINGTON FIGGS.

respected.

It is gratifying to learn from the very best
authority that our armed warfare with the slave-
trade has not been altogether in vain. Dr.
LIVINGSTONE'S letter to the limes last Wednesday
effectually disposes of the almost pro-slavery sug-
gestions of that journal. We trust that the tone
of several of its articles on slavery and the slave-
trade will not lead foreigners to imagine that the
great English public is either hoodwinked er has
lost the least of its anti-slavery feeling. Hints
OD the cost of our cruisers employed on the coast
of Africa appear every now and then, probably at
the suggestion of Manchester cotton-men ; but
our royal navy needs a little active work some-
where, and we hardly know how it could be more
honourably employed than in suppressing the
most hellish deeds which have ever disgraced the
ocean.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
,lections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, die., viz, :—Miss Russell,
Mrs. Badzey, Madlle. Marietta, Mrs. Palmyra, Miss Bru-
nel], and Madame Marietta; Herr F. Jongbmang, Mr.
Renshaw, B. Grover, T. Farrant, S. Jones, J. Barker,
W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. !Time, and Mr. St.
Albyn; Messrs. S, Collins, W, T. Critchgeld, and E. Mack-
ney, Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, Master
Williams ; Director, Herr F. Jong,hneans. Commence at
Seven o'clock precisely. Suppers, die., until twelve o'clock.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
TUIS DAY—Morn., 20 min. aft. 4—Even., 45 min aft. 4
110.310RHOW—Morn., 10 min. aft. 5--Even., 37 min. aft. 5

THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, DECEMBER 6.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SLIDE.
52—highest since noon yesterday.
45—lowest this morning and during the night.
50 —this day at noon.

We have been repeatedly told, however, that
it does no good. The Times suggests as much ;
but Dr. LIVINGSTONE tells us a very gratifying fact
or two touching the efficiency of our operations.
He went, be it observed, to the Portuguese settle-
ments prejudiced against our cruising operations.
His unusually strong sense and candour, however,
soon appreciated the bearing of two or three un-
questionable facts. First, he found the Portu-
guese talking in the past tense of the good old
days of the slave-trade. Secondly, he found that
in.these good old days individuals were rich who
could not maintain that character in these latter
days of British cruisers. Thirdly, and here the
evidence is surely unmistakeable, slave-boys, about
150 miles from the coast, were sold for 123. each,
who used to fetch 60 or 70 dollars in the "good
old days of the slave-trade." They were not
worth, of course, hunting and capturing. Fourthly,
the frank confession of those who ought to know
best, proved that the cruisers were the main
check on the trade.
This was not all. The Government now com-
pels a large number of carriers to bring merchan-
dise at a very low price-2d. a day—to the coast,
when previously to our squadron being raised to
efficient strength, the work was done by slaves
whom the traders bought where they bought their
goods, and sold and shipped the slaves as easily
as the ivory and other articles of African production.
This was stepped in 1845 by the large augmenta-
tion of oursquadzon. The spectacle of large gangs
of slaves marched down to the coast, frequently
seen previously to 1845, has not been witnessed
since then. The Custom-house receipts from this
source for head money have since then ceased.
So far as the trade is carried on by stealth, it has
become a very difficult game, since for a small
consideration some of the Portuguese thomselves
will betray the villains to our officers ; and the
kidnappers have to conceal their victims in places
to the north of Loando, not only from our cruisers
but from their own people too. So bad is the
trade indeed, that the Dr. had seen eight slaves
taken into the country from the coast to purchase

BABOMICTER, 30.23.
WIND, Westerly ; fresh, with fine sunshiny weather.

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LONDON, SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 1857.

Well, as yet we have not received much benefit
from the display of the " Collective Wisdom."
Sir G. C. LEwls made a long and dreary speech
in introducing the currency question, which gave
but little information to the community. Of
course, he wants an act of indemnity fer the vio-
lation of the law. It required no degree of pre-
science to foresee that result. It was the very
matter for which Parliament was avowedly con
versed, and which was of course indispensable.
But we have gained nothing from the speech of
the financial Minister, which was just as vague
as, and if possible more dreary than, any of his
former harangues. He uttered a number of pom-
pous platitudes respecting panics, and announced
the great fact that one might take place in Ham-
burg, where there was a pure metallic circulating
medium. It is the limitation to the issues—
the prevention of the expansive power so urgently
required—the total repudiation of discretion, that
creates the chief mischief I—so long as converti-
bility is maintained.

We have frequently explained our views on
that point, and cannot therefore be misjudged.
The Act of 1819 occasioned the evil which that of
1844 so fearfully aggravated. If, therefore, we
speak on behalf of a less favourable representative
of value, it is under protest, and rather accepting
the change as an instalment of justice, than as a
permanent monetary code, which would render
the country prosperous and give fair play to in-
dustry. We are strongly opposed to bullionism,
but for the present the battle is to be fought with
" the hard calculators," who have dropped their ivory.
disguises, and are at the eleventh hour appearing Dr. LIVINGSTONE, who has so thoroughly seen
in their true oolours.
The great point now to be the interior, indignantly protests against the as-
achieved, is to insist on immediate lee,isl • ation so sertion that
as to get rid of the dodge for '
" Africans take delight in hunting,
further inquiry. buying and selling each other, any more than
There are ample materials for legislatior. The Englishmen glory in hanging themselves in the
The report of the
topic has been exhausted.
Lords' Committee showed the mischievous co month of November." He lays great blame on the
,„ from the
Ilse' prostitution of the American flag (is it a prostitu-
dangers arisino,
conse-
quences and serious
altered, and ' tion of a Slave Republic's flag ?) as the great
action of the law. Although circumstances ‘
now encouragement to the slave trade •; professes his
are different, they only show it in an
if possible a stronger, light. The evidence of the principal reliance to be on the introduction of
commerce, civilisation, and the cultivation of do-
majority of witnesses has been corroborated,. mestic produce, as the ultimate means of putting
and may now be acted on with perfect down the
trade ; but he justly observes, that all
aafety. If procrastination is permitted, the hope of this must be given up if " the coast tribes
matter will be shelved until a large are to be hounded
proportion
"34 by Europeans to hunt down
of the community become apathetic and indiffe- the defenceless inland inhabitants, on the absurd
rent on the point, in whicb, beyond all others, pretence of promoting free ernigrati4n. We hope
they are mainly interested. the Emperor of the FaENCJI
and ExranTus of the
ing the distinction between the monetary require- Traveller.
Mr. DienAzia was in one respect right in draw- Times will study the letter of
the
ller. great Africanl

ments of foreign and domestic trade. The latter
should not be crushed for the purpose of a very
doubtful benefit to the former. If wo look to the
terrible list of failures--the black catalogue of
those who have been compelled to suspend payments
although with ample assets to meet every liability,—
who have been the victims of the Act of 1844, wo
must universally acknowledge the fearful error
into which, in sanctioning that iniquitous and im-
politic law, we have fallen.

On Friday next the re-appointment of the com-
mittee is to be moved for by Sir G. C. LEWIS.
We are glad to find that it will be resisted. It is
a specious pretext, a transparent humbug to de-
ceive the community. Let the intentions of Mi-
nisters be fairly announced, but do not permit
them to shelve the question for an indefinite pe-
riod. We trust that Lord DERBY, and Mr.
DISRAELI, and Mr. HENLEY, will satisfy the Go-
vernment of the danger of acting in accordance
with the views of the hard calculators, otherwise
the time may speedily come when the [nation will
call for a very decided change of Ministry.

Sir C. ORESSWELL has pronounced his opinion

respecting the very important question of the
validity of a marriage with a deceased wife's sister

n a country where it is fully recognised and

Judgment has not yet been given, and from
the hesitation displayed by Sir J. STUART, we
hope and believe that he does not quite agree with
the Judge called in to assist him. At all events the
matter has not as yet been settled, and we have
no doubt that it will be carried to the highest
tribunal in the land, before the opinion is suc-
cumbed to. The consequences thereof would be

of a very terrible character. Not only would

many persons of unquestionably moral
and religious character be plunged into
deep distress and misery, but thousands
of innocent children would be deprived of their
birthrights, and improperly and unjustly branded'
with the stain of illegitimacy. We should
also find some extrordinary results. Polygamy
would be legalised. A man might have two law-
ful wives----aye, or three. Living close to the
border he might have two establishments within
a few miles, and another on the Continent. A
Scotch divorce would entitle him to marry in the
sister kingdom, but it will not be respected south
of the Tweed. Of course he may marry
his deceased wife's sister in Germany. There
will, then, be two valid marriages according
to the lex loci, or rather leges locorum, and when he
comes to Merry England he may repudiate both,
and contract a third nuptials. This view of the
ease may appear extravagant, but it follows from
the judgment of Mr. Justice CRESSWELL, which
is alike opposed to natural justice and to
public policy. We have but little doubt of its
reversal either by judicial or legislative authori-
ties ; and it is, perhaps, fortunate that the
issue has at length been fairly raised, so that no
further postponements or procrastination can be
tolerated.

We may have something more to say on this
important subject shortly, which will prove, be-
yond the possibility of doubt, the nature and
extent of the error into which Sir C. CRESSWELL
has fallen.