The Sun.
London, England, 1857-06-10 00:00:00

MEDICAL REFORM.

DEPUTATION TO LORD PALMERSTON IN
SUPPORT OF MR. HEADLAM'S BILL.
Lord Palm,rston received a deputation yester-
day, at 2 o'clock, at Cambridge-home, of members
of the medical profession, representing the colleges
of physicians and sur4eons of the United Kingdom,
the universities of Oxford and Dublin, and the
various classes of the profession, on the subject of
the medical bills now before the House of Commons.
Mr. HEADLAM, in introducing the depu:ation
said
,that, as h s lordship was aware, the:subject of
thedical reform had been a very long fine before
the country, and there was a convictiov., not only
in the minds of the members of the medical profes-
sion, but of the House of Commons, not alone that
the subject was getting ripe for legislation, but that
the time had arrived when it ought to be finally
settled without regard to any other interest than
the public good. The different medical bodies
throughout the country had approved of the bill
which he had introduced to the House of Com-
mons. They do not complain of the Government
not taking it up, but they think it a measure fully
entitled to the support of the Government, being
one suited for all purposes as far as regards good
medical government and the protection and re-
quirements of the public, therefore it was that he
felt warranted in not only asknig in their behalf for
the support of the Government to secure the second
reading, but also their aid in passing it through the
house with all just speed, and not think of referring
it to a select committee or anything of that kind.
The deputation which he had the honour of intro-
ducing to his lordship did not object to any rea.on-
able alteration of the details of the bill, but they
I could not and would not consent to any deviation
or departure from the substantial parts of the bill.
Dr. MAYO, the president of the College of Phy-
sicians, and several other members of the deputa-
tion having addressed his lordship,
Lord PALMERSTON—AII he could ray was, that
of the bills now before Parliament, he would
give his attention to their provisions, and he would
bear in mind the very important communications
made to him by so many distinguished members of
the profession of medicine. He could not say at
first what course the Government would pursue ;
regarding the two bills, they would be guided by
the discussion of their merits. He had no des re to
support any other than the one which was sa.' isfac-
tory to the profession and for the public good. He
was thankful fur all he had heard.

The deputation shortly afterwards withdrew.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

Last evening, Mozart's T‘ Don Giovanni" was per-
formed at the abDve theatre, for the first time this
season. The cast was precisely the same as on former
occasions, and, therefore, very little criticism is needed.
Herr Formes, who personated Leporello (one of
his very best parts), claims our particular attention,
for he had not appeared before the London public
since last year, and his rentree consequently excited
much interest. For the satisfaction, then, of those
amongst his numerous admirers who were not present,
we may .state that the celebrated German basso
has again returned to us in the fullest enjoyment
of all his artistic powers, and that both as a singer
and an actor he is admirable as ever. Madame
Grisi was magnificent as Donna Anna, We never heard
her sing the first duet, and the grand recitative leading
to the air, "Or sai the l'onore," more finely. Madame
Bosio, too, was a most graceful and charming Zerlina,
and the parts of Elvira, Ottavio, the Commendatore, and
Mwetto were, as of former occasions, done ample justice
to by Madlle. Marai, Signori Mario, Tagliafico, and
Polonid. Signer Ronconi was the Don Giovanni.

In the ball-room scene the minuet was very elegantly
danced by Madlle. Cerito and M. Desplaces.
The band was all that c,:uld be wished. The orera
was warmly applauded, and unanimous encores were
awarded to the execution of " Batti, Batti," and " Ye-
drai Carino," by Madame Bosio, and the trio, " Pro-
tegga it giusto cielo," sung by Madame Grisi, Madlle.
Marai, and Signor Mario.
The house was crowded.