The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-13 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUAItY 15, iFiaY.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.—
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
Acting Manager, Mr. C. Mathews. Stage Manager, Mr. R.
Roxby. Scenic Artist, Mr. W. Beverley.
Great Success of the Grand Christmas Pantomime, the
most magnificent ever produced on the English stage.
THIS EVENING, her Majesty's Servants will perform
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
Followed by TWO HEAD R
S AE BETTER THAN ONE
After which will be produced an entirely new and original
symbolical, hyperbolical, parabolical, and extra-physiog-
nomical grotesque, statuesque, and picturesque Grand Comic
Christmas Pantomime, which for some time past has employed
the unrivalled resources of this extensive establishment, and
which will be
SEE, called oSAWr
,M entitledAßGEßY DAW, as it is entitled to be called,
Or, Harlequin Holiday, and the Island of Ups and Downs.
The scenery entirely new, painted by and under the direc-
tion of Mr. William Beverley and numerous assistants. The
machinery by J. Tucker and assistants. The properties, de-
corations, tricks, changes' and transformations by Messrs.
Needham, Glindon, &c. The masks, models, and physiog-
nomical devices designed and executed by the celebrated
Dfrwynkra. The overture and music compose and arranged
der
by Herr Anschnez. The choregraphic arrangents un
the personal supervision of M. Petit. The comic scenes
The
c,on-
structed by and under the direction of Harry Bolen°.
peculiar grotesque opening invented and. written by B.
of
Blanchard, author of " Harlequin and the Seven Ages
Man," " Jack and Jill," " Humming Top,' " Hudibras," &c.,
and the whole arranged and produced under the direction of

Mr. Robert Roxby.
Ye anciente and truthful legend on ye Which ye pantomime

its story is founded :
" See, saw, Margery Daw,
" Sold her bed, and laid upon straw."
MSS. of Nursery Rhymes in British Museum.
Ft on of Reverses, in the Island of Ups and Downs. yea,
the Great Globe itself."

" Here we go up, up, up,
" Here we go down, down, down ;
" Here we go backwards and forwards,
" And here we go round and round."
Juvenile Chorus of the earliest period, supposed to belong to
the One. up, Mr. Topham ; Down, Mr. Low •; Opera-
box, Kid Glove, Tiger and Brougham, and Porte-monnaie
(attendants upon Up), Signor Lorgnette. Herr Tightfitt,
Master Saucebox, and Monsieur Chinque ; Hard Up, Dupli-
cate, Distraint, and Rags (attendants upon Down), Mr. Friz-
bard, Mr. Popall. Mr. Quodham, and Mr. Patchwell. An-
nual appearance of Holyday in her Emblematic Car. Holyday
(the Genius of the Season), Miss Marian Stanley ; Sport and
Pastime (her attendants), Misses Lovelangh and Lightheart ;
Dame Necessity (who is on this occasion made a virtue of by
particular desire), Mrs. Selby. How Invention, the Daughter
of Neeeesity, is called upon to assist the development or the
story, while Holyday invites both Up and Down to enjoy
themselves. Holyday's Home in the Green Bower of Mistletoetle
and Winter Garden of the Fairies.—Mistletoe (t
Queen), Miss E. Wadham ; Fairy Spirits of the Kisses that
have been given under the Mistletoe, by upwards of 100
Ladies of the Corps de Ballet. Grand Ballet —Miss
Rosina Wright, Mdlles. J. and E. Osmont, and the Co.
ryphees. The Golden Gates leading to the Palace of
Hu,ggamugga.—Herald (with a Proclamation), Mr.
Hornogold ; Guards, Messrs. Stiffneck, Headsnp,
Eyesright, Shonlderarms, Stand-at-ease, and March-
well ; Tailor, Mr. Broadcloth ; Cobbler, Mr. Waxend ; Black
smith, Mr. Anvil; the Princess Margery Daw (afterwards
Columbine), Madame Boleno; Shilly and Shelly (her Maids
of Honour), Misses Dithery and Dothery. How Margery
Daw has no notion of work herself, and. the contempt she
shows towards those who do work. Interior of the Palace of
King Huggaraugga. King Hugganangg,a (Sovereign of the
Land of Sixes and Sevens), Mr. Dawking ; Huryl-Burly (Lord
Chancellor), Mr. Bigwig ; Niminy-Piminy (the Loed Cham-
berlain), Mr. Noodledom ; Higgledy-Pigglecly (Goldstick in
Waiting), Mr. Muddle ; other Members of the Court, Messrs.
Bow, Scrape, Cringe, Crouch, Tagrag, Merrywag, Perriwig,
and Hatband ; Court Milliner, Madame Crinoline ; Drawing
Master, Professor Crayon ; Governess, Miss Frump ; Music-
Master, Signor Hurdigurdi ; Maid in Waiting, Miss Sweet-
tamper ; Chef de Cuisine, Mr. Cook : Prince Popinjay (of
the Land of Prettistory), Mr. Finefeather ; his Retinue,
edessrs. Glare, Dazzle, Gleam, Glitter, and Cutashino. How
the Princess is taught a wholesome lesson by Necessity, and
of the change that takes place in consequence. Cottage of
Necessity, with a Prospect of Hard Work in the Distance.
The Enchanted Workbox—The Sampler and the Exemplar,
and the pretty piece of work that Margery Daw makes of it.
Inhabitants of the Workbox :—Row of Pins, Messrs. Sharp,
Bent, Crooked, Pinaday, Groatayear, &c. ; Regiment of
Needles (ready drilled), Messrs. Largeeye, Smalleye, Longsix,
Splitup, Snapoff, due ; Thimble, Master Tom Thumb ;
Worsted, Mr. Bawlaway ; Bodkin, Mr. Pierce ; Tape Mea
sure, Mr. Inchbald; Hook and Eye, Messrs. How and Some-
bodyelse ; Shirt Buttons Mr. Earlypurly ; Scissors, Mr.
Sbearsteet. How Margery Daw makes an important discovery
snd the audience also, and how, led by Necessity, she is com-
pelled to alter her opinions and change her position. The Mine
of Labour, leading to the Mine of Wealth.— Labour (the Parent
of Health, Wealth, and Happiness). Mr. Strong'i'th'arm.
What Margery Daw goes to see, what she saw, and the re-
ward that Holyday bestows. Grand Scenic and Mechan!cal
Effects, exhibiting (in processof construction) the Fairy Fac-
tory of Fancy, completed with th e assistance of Labour and
Imagination. Brilliant Tableau. The Transformation :—Two
Harlequins, Herr Dentin and Signor Veroni; two Sprites,
the Brothers Elliott ; two Pantaloor s, Mr. Barnes and Mr. G.
Tanner; two Clowns, Messrs. Harry Boleno and Flexmore ;
the Gent, Mr. Halford ; two Columbines, Madame Boleno
and Miss Honey. The Ups and Downs of the Harlequinade,
showing the Ins and Outs and Turns About of the Pantomime
Rally ; Toy Warehouse, Butcher's and Baker's Shop
(Bolenos, Deulin, Tanner, and Halford).— A pink of polite-
ness—Clown very toyish—Getting a nutcracker, which turns
out a nobby toy—First and last toys for gambling—Marbles
versus dice—Despatches, loaded, and off they go —Flarlequin
takes a private box—Clown takes Chatrtn's situation as
boakeeper Kite-flying--- A game of Cricteketo, by which some
of the players get bowled out, and afterwards stumped,
which turns out a long stop—The uses aud abuses of the crin-
oline—A Jack in the box—A. box of regular British toys and
a basket of French bread (bricks)—Alderehott a size smaller
—Grand review of infantry—A military ball—Going in for a
buster—Coming out with a roll—Clown make a peel to
baker's feelings—List, oh, List—Squaring a round of beef—
Clown takes a steak and gets a chop in return—Pantaloon
tries his hand at a game and loses by it Cut and come again
—Clown takes a butcher's shop, which Harlequin makes too
hot to hold him. Tailor's Shop and Perfumery Warehouse (Ve.
roni, Barnes, and Honey). A gentleman in search of a tailor—
A suit that is quite the ticket—Lie Oude wrapper—Railway
wrappers—Transfer depot--Washing machine—extraordinary—
Something that won't wash--Cleaned out—Scent in and sent out-
Foreign versus English toothpowder —Hungary water—A
Frangipani bouquet Wonderful effects of the Pistachio nut-
powder —A case of real distress—Pantaloon in a fix—Fur-
nished Apartments for Single Men (Bolenos, Deulin, and
Tanner).—Clown and Pantaloon in high life—A domestic re-
volution—Turning the tables—To bed, to bed—A drop too
much Clown now begins to reflect —The looking-glass follows
his example—Two heads better than one—Clown takes a turn
en the sofa, which also takes a turn on its own account—
Multiplication altercation, which ends with a regular row in
the house. Judleie's Gas-regulating Machine and General
Patent Office and Stationer's Shop (Veroni, Barnes, and
Honey.)—Clown, being in Fleet-street, goes the pace rather
fast—The language of tho eyes (I-talian of course) which
everybody understands—Bath post versus London post—Re-
gulators Wanted : railway regulators, army regulators, gas
regulators, smoke regulators—Sewing, cutting, washing,
pressing, and ironing done by a turn—Clown makes a shift
which makes Pantaloon a little shirty—A box of comeeon
scents—A fresh supply of blacks from America A Dred-ful
scene ensues. Mechi's Model Farm (Bolenos, Deulin, and
Tanner )—Harvest-home —A rakish dance by rustic lads and
lasses—The milky way—Harlequin makes a pump of himself
and visitor—Clown finds
—A strong smell of game—A farm-y
the pig a very great bore—Pantaloon finds the dog gets
greatly attached to him —Prize Poultry—Cochin China and
conch in England —Novel hatching—The old mail—Full in-
side—Clown off by the Express and Pantaloon by the
Rocket—Mappin's Cutlery and Shilling Razor Warehouse,
King William-street, City (the whole of the double
company will appear in this scene.)—Pantaloon proposes
to take a bus—Present and future—Weight of public opinion
—A change for the better—The people's own bus—When
fool meets fool then comes the tug of fun—Collision, crash,
smash, and dash—Garotte preventive—Moustache move-
ment—A pair of sharp blades—Clowns prove themselves a
case for cutlery—Holloway stopped by Holloway's oint-
ment—The duel—A cut direct—Forewarned, forearmed—
Public nuisances of 1856—0 h, my Crinoline—A high wind,
a regular blow up, and glorious termination to Ups and
Downs in Holiday's Fairy Home.
The reduced prices as follows, varying throughout the
house to suit every one :—Galleries, (id. and ls. ; Second
Circle of 'loxes, Is. 6d. ; Pit, 2s. ; First Circle of Boxes,
2s. Gd. ; Dress Boxes, 3s. ; Stalls. ;te. ; Private Bones,
fps. I'. ls., 1/. Ils. 6d., and V. 2s,
A Morning Performance of the Great Pantomime every
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.
THIS EVENING will be produced an entirely new and
original combination of burlesque and pantomime, entitled
CONRAD AND MEDORA;
or, Harlequin Corsair and the Little Fairy at the Bottom of
the Sea. • The burlesque opening by W. Brough, Esq.,
founded upon the ballet of Le Corsair, as produced at Her
Majesty's Theatre. The harlequinado upon things in gene-
ral. The new and magnificent scenery painted by Mr. F.
Fenton. Characters in the opening :
Conrad (the Corsair) Miss Woolgar
Birbarto (his lieutenant) Mr. J. L. Toole
Seyde Pasha Mr. Barrett
Sing Smaul Mr. Holston
Yussiff Mr. S. Calhaem
Med ora Mrs. Charles Dillon
Gulnar Mrs. B. White
Zuliem
Submarina Miss Jessie Ryder
Serena Miss Marie Wilton
Clowns Mr. Tom Matthews and
Mr. H. Marshall
Pantaloon Mr. Stilt
Harlequin ... Mr. J. Marshall
Sprites The Brothers Nelson.
Columbines Miss Clara Morgan and
Miss Ladd.
To be preceded by THE KING'S MUSKETEERS. D'Ar-
tagnan, Mr. C. Dillon.
The box-office open daily, from 11 to 5, under the super.
ntemlence of Mr. Chattertou, jun.
Carriages conveying parties to the Private Boxes to set
down at the State entrance in Burleigh-street,
A Morning Performance every Saturday, at 2 o'clock.

TRAND T HEAT RE.—Manager, Mr. T.
Payne.—This Evening will
_be performed

THE JEW'S DAUGHTER.
After which, the immensely successful novel Burlesque
Pantomime of THE MAGIC MISTLETOE ; or, Harlequin
Humbug and the Shams of London. The Fairy Christmas,
Miss E. Wilton ; Good Humour, Miss Norbury ; Mercury,
Miss Cameron ; Humbug, Mr. Herbert ; Cant, Mr. Bolton ;
Baron, Mr. J. B. Johnstone ; Sir Roland, Mr. Clarke ; Lord
Love?., Miss Craven ; Addeiplte, Miss Cuthbert ; Crambo,
Master W. Edouin ; Lady Agnes, Miss E. Jacobs ; Baroness,
Mr. G. Lee ; Furbilosa, Mr. J. Howard. Novel Harle-
quinado ;—Clown, Miss Cuthbert ; Little Clown, Master W
Edouin ; Pantaloon, Mr. J. Clarke ; Harlequin, Miss Craven ;
Columbines, Miss E. Jacobs and Mdle. Collison ; Premier
Danseuse, Mdle. Marie Charles.
To conclude with THE INTRIGUE.
New and magnificent Scenery, &C. New Curtain. New
Act Drop.
Commence at Seven. Stalls, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; pit, is. ;
Gallery, 6d.
A morning performanee of the Pantomime every Monday
at two o'clock.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
THIS EVENING, THE LIFE CHASE.

After which, HARLEQUIN AND THE SUMMER
QUEEN. Harlequin, Mr. F. Clover ; Clown, Mr. Buck ;
Pantaloon, Mr. Bradbury ; the Four Sprites, theyillis Fa-
; Columbines, Mesdames Marie and Agues.

TitIEATRE ROYAL, IiA.YMARKET.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven
with T EIE LITTLE TREASURE. IVI srs. Buckstone,
Howe, Villiers, &c. ; Mesdames Blanche Face, Talbot, &c.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE BARES IN THE WOOD, or Harlequin and the Cruel
Uncle. The scenery of the opening story painted by Mr W.
Callco:,;. The mesic composed and arranged by Edward Fitz-
william. The pantomime produced under the direction of
M. Milano. Harlequin, M. Milano ; Columbine, Fanny
Wright ; Pantaloon, Mr. Mackay ; and Clown, Mr. Driver.
To conclude with MAKE YOUR WILLS.

..s,
A Morning performance of the Pantomime will be given
every Thursday throughout the holidays : commencing at 2,
concluding at 4.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING will be performed
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, called
ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP;
or, Harlequin and the Genii of the Ring. Harlequin, Mr.
Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Htili;: Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo; Co-
lumbine, Miss C. Adams,

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
Great Hit of A Night at I• 4 otting-Hill.
THIS EVENING will be performed
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
After which, A NIGHT AT NOTTING-HILL, in which
Mr. Wright and Paul Bedford will appear.
To conclude with the new and original union of modern
burlesque and old English pantomime (as originated
at this theatre), by Professor Wordspinner, Member oEvery-
thing, with entirely no v scenery, dresses, transformations,
&c., called

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, DELICATE GROUND. Messrs.
G. Yining and Leslie; Mrs. Stirling.
A new Fairy Extravaganza, by J. R. Planche, Esq.. called
YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Messrs. F. Robson, Rogers,
Leslie, G. Cooke, Danvers. Misses Swanborough, Thirlwall,
St. Caese, Castleton, Bromley, Maskell, sea Mrs. Melfort.
After which, CRINOLINE.
Commence at half-past Seven.

A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
_AL Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.

THIS EVENING, Shakspeare's Tragedy of RICHARD
THE THIRD, with Mr. W. Cooke's Splendid Equestrian
Illustrations. Richard, Mr. James Holloway.
After which, the choice SCENES of Equestrian Skill in
the ARENA.

To conclude with the irresistibly funny equestrian comic
pantomime, called PAUL PRY ON HORSEBACK ; or,
Harlequin and the Magic Horseshoe, in which Mr. W. Cooke
will drive Eight Golden-footed Steeds attached to the re-
splendent Chariot of Gold.
Doors open at half-past six ; commence at a qnarter be-
fore seven o'clock. ilox-o'fice open from Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Equestrian Director, Mr. W.
Cooke, jun.
A Morning Performance every Saturday, at Two o'clock. 9

CANTERBURY HALL. Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ing company of Vocalists aro engaged for the performance of
Selections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duets, dm, viz. :—Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunell, and Miss Summers ; Mr. J. Caulfield, Herr F.
Jonghmans, R. Grover, T. Raino T. Farrant, S. Jones, J.
Barker, W. Melling, and P. Corrie ; Masters Austin, Ben-
nett, and Corn; Mr. Sam Cowell and E. Mackney. Piano-
forte, J. Harroway, R. A. ; harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun. ;
director, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pre
cisely. Suppers, die., until twelve o'clock. In addition to
the usual Vocal Entertainment, the celebrated SPANISH
MINSTRELS will appear in costume at Nine and Eleven
o'clock Every Evening, and sing some of their favourite selec-
tions.

SIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

THIS 1)A`: —Morn. 51 min. aft. 3 —Evening 11 rain. aft. 4
Tn-'+oußow—Moru. 30 min. aft. 4—Evening 48 min. aft. 4

THE WEA.THEtt—Stne 01,170 E, JANUARY 13.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
45 —highest shave noon yesterday.
37 --lowest this morning and dttrinv the night.
41—this day .t noon.

BARON/mat, 29.57--rising.
WIND—N. to N.N.W.—Light, with fine, but dull, cold

weather.

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LONDON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1857,

" The leopard will not change its spots, the
Ethiope his skin." Russia still pursues her
traditional policy with indefatigable zeal. By the
events of the late war, which cost to this country
so much blood and treasure, the Muscovite snake
was merely " scotched, not killed." She did not
abandon a single design of self-aggrandisement ;
took her discomfiture with as much coolness as the
late DANIEL O'CONNELL the censure from the
chair of the House of Commons ; and to show her
sense thereof brought forward a fresh motion the
moment the jobatur bad been concluded.
Her present proceedings are partly directed
against Circassia. She seeks to take advantage
of the Peace—perhaps " iruce" might be the
more correct phrase—to crush the liberties of
that independent race. The battle, however, is
not always to the strong. She has recently re-
ceived a heavy blow and great discouragement
at Bayuk, wLere her troops were de-
feated with very considerable loss of men,
and what she thinks of greater importance—of
guns. The brave Ciicassians have thus vindi-
cated their ancient reputation ; but, alas, what
can they do against such an antagonist, one that
spares no efforts to. accomplish her sanguinary
purposes. A few words at the Conferences
might have saved them ! But these words
were not spoken ! The perfect neutrality of the
Black Sea was one of the chief objects of the
Western Powers ; and yet that which could alone
have insured that neutrality was completely
ignored. No hint was put forward that the wel-
fare and independence of Circassia might be re-
garded as a matter of European interest, or that
the Great Powers were in any degree concerned in
its fate. It would almost seem as if the Turks
were deliberately and advisedly consigned to her
tender mercies to be dealt with as she deemed
most expedient, while questions were artfully
raised respecting the Moldavian boundary, and the
western coast of the Euiine, Russia was allowed
a "carte blanche" as to the eastern shore. Her
abandoned forts have been restored, new garrisons
have been stationed to coerce the people and
extend the boundaries, and the Western Powers
look on tranquilly and indifferently while the
IMuscovite policy is receiving such extraordinary
developement.
It cannot be said that there was not ample
warning. Before the Treaty of March was con-
cluded the probable consequences of restoring the
Abasian forts to Russia was clearly pointed out.
But the Government wilfully closed their
eyes. They would not embarrass the pending
negotiations by the introduction of a new element.
One did not think that there was any danger to
be apprehended from the restoration. Another
could not see what claim the Circassians had to
English consideration, as Sir C. WOOD unblush-
ingly stated in the House of Commons ! It was " a
mull" from beginning to end, and Russia is
allowed to solace herself for her temporary dis-
appointments on the Western by her progress
an the Eastern Littoral of the Black Sea.. What
may be the results when the inevitable contest is
again resumed it is impossible to predict. We
fear that they must prove very prejudicial to Eng-
lish interests. Our prestige will be greatly
impaired in Asia—and all know the vast
importance of prestige in dealing with
the semi-civilised nations of that quarter of
the globe. By her diplomacy Russia has con-

trived to turn her defeat into a triumph, while
England has " lost by the pen what she gained by
the sword." The wilful abandonment of Circassia,
and the permission to Russia to regarrison the
Abasian Forts, will be regarded by posterity as
an appropriate sequel to the terrible negligence
that occasioned the fall of Kars and the abandon-
ment of its gallant garrison to the tender mercies
of the besiegers. We trust that the first week of
the approaching session may not pass away be-
fore Ministers shall be required to explain their
intentions clearly and intelligibly, and to state
whether any real limit is to be imposed on the
aggressive propensities of the Av'rocaAT.

Under the presidency of the greatest Law-
Reformer of his age--HENRY LORD BROUGHAM
—the "Law Amendment Society " is steadily
advancing the interests of the general community
by the furtherance of a grand series of constitu-
tional innovations. With a view to the still
greater development of these comprehensive im-
provements, it has been very recently, and we
cannot but think most judiciously, decided that
1857 shall witness, under the auspices of the
Association, a succession of bold and practical
discussions, collectively and signifieantly entitled,
" The Mercantile Law Conferences." Discussions
upon no less than eight separate themes, em-
bracing within their limits a vast area for the
working out of , beneficial changes in our sys-
tem of commercial jurisprudence. Unsatis-
fied with the result of the Bankrupt Law
Consolidation Act of 1849, the Society proposes,
in the first place, to take into consideration the
whole question of " The Law of Bankruptcy."
To the end, of course, that some more effective
scheme, than any hitherto dreamt of, may even yet
be hit upon for thebetter adjustment of the relations
between Debtor and Creditor, and for the more
satisfactory administration of the laws at once
of Bankruptcy and Insolvency. Secondly, the
working of the "Law of Partnership," as it stands
at present, is to be subjected to a rigid investiga-
tion. Thirdly, "The Law of Merchant Shipping"
is to be carefully scrutinised—the Law, that is to
say, as it actually is nowadays, since the time of
its being remodelled and reorganised in 1854 by the
17 and 18 Vict., c. 104. Fourthly, it is proposed
that the Mercantile Conferences of 1847 shall
scrupulously pass under review " The Law of
Principal and Agent," the law closely analogous to
the one affecting that relation of Master and Ser-
vant, which is necessarily and obviously a relation
based upon considerations of social convenience.
Fifthly, the Society designs to investigate, in the
course of this propitious Mercantile Conference,
"The Seventeenth Section of the Statute of
Frauds," the memorable statute passed as far back
as the year 1676, being literally, in point of fact,
the 29 Car. IL, c. 3, entitled " An Act for Pre-
vention of Frauds and Perjuries." Sixthly, it
proposes to discuss the existing state of "The
Law of Banking," a system surely requiring some
degree of revision, as recent occurrences have
rather deplorably demonstrated, notwithstanding
all those ingenious modifications which have
latterly tended to place it more or less, in
every particular, upon an entirely new footing,
in the hope of securing the circulation, and of
preventing, as much as is at all practicable, the
chances of ruinous fluctuations. Seventhly, these
Mercantile Conferences are to have especial regard
to the magnificent project of the " Assimilation of
the Commercial Law of England, Scotland, and
Ireland"—a project much more practicable, much
more capable of realisation, than some might
suppose, viewing it through its many apparent
but really superficial difficulties,—as any one may
comprehend at a glance, in very despite of these
manifold difficulties, by simply bearing in recollec
tion the fact that the mercantile laws of the three
countries are, for the most part, alike deducible
from the Imperial Cide of Rama, and from the
various maritime codes of Mediaeval Europe or of
the Feudal Epoch. Eighthly, and lastly, the
Society for Promoting the Amendment of the
Law—no mere fanfarronading Sham, but one of
the very few genuine and practical Reform Asso-
ciations—undertakes to discuss the whole compre-
hensive question of the " Tribunals of Commerce"
during the course of the projected Mercantile
Law Conference. So much, briefly, in the way
of a rap id analysis of the remarkable programme
but just now put forward for the new year by this
very daring and energetic Association ! So much
for its new promise of yet more sturdily and
strenuously setting its Shoulder to the great
Wheel of Change.
Meantime, while preparations are thus actively
making for a grander campaign, perhaps, all
things considered, than any upon which the
Society has yet adventured, its ordinary business,
in the way of promoting the cause of legal
reform, continues to be carried on with the same
indomitable assiduity and the same unflinching
perseverance. Conspicuous evidence of which is
afforded in another part of our impression of this
evening : namely, in the lengthened report there
given of the very important meeting of the Law
Amendment Society, under the chairmanship of
the Noble Lord the Member for Lynn-Regis, the
discussions at which meeting, it will be seen, had
especial reference to the one of the most
difficult and imminent problems of the day, that
relating to the question of the " Treatment
of our Dangerous Criminals." It is peculiarly
deserving of note, we conceive, in regard to the
proceedings of yesterday evening, that the general
opinion of the speakers, and the general feeling of
the meeting, appeared to be decidedly adverse to
the notion of returning to the old and at least
temporarily abandoned system of transportation.
According, at once, to the Report of the Criminal
Law Committee, read last night by Mr. G. W.
HASTINGS the Secretary, and to the views indi-
vidually enunciated by Lord STANLEY, as the
Chairman of the cccasion—the obnoxious Ticket-
of-Leave System must be allowed not even yet to
have had a fair trial I According both to the
Report of the Committee and the Speech of the
Chairman, the recent enormous increase in crimes
of a violent character, is a lamentable fact, to be
attributed not by any means so much to the
Ticket- of-Leave System, as to that wholesale dis-
band!' Lent of the militia, which has thrown upon the
country some 70,000 men, without providing them
with a dequatemeansof employment ! Very satisfac-
tory all. this—no doubt of it—to the amour propre
of the 'more infatuated advocates of the new fangled
schemes of criminal reclamation by Ticket-of-Leave.
A Scheme that has notoriously broken down, and
that in thus breaking down has as notoriously
becon3 e invested with an utter and irretrievable
unpof iularity. Very satisfactory—these saving
claust :s in the Report of the Committee and in
the Speech of the Chairman—to the humane but
mist aken originators of the system of Ticket-of-
Leal But diametrically the reverse, or we are
very, much mistaken, with regard to the great mass
of th, e general population.
Ad verting to the old scheme of transportation may
be out of thequestion altogether! Or supposing it to
be in any way really practicable, there may be
an in. sup arable difficulty in the selection of the
right c,:lat is of Penal Settlements ! Old settle-
ments n by be impossible to be reverted to, in
consequel kce of the adverse sentiment upon the

subject existing among the present colonists. New
settlements may be equally to be despaired of,
because—of the three already suggested—Hud-
son's Bay necessitates the acquisition of a
subsistence only by hunting—Northern Aus-
tralia, being -situated in the tropics, is noto-
riously unhealthy, as was indicated rather
strikingly by our forced abandonment of the set-
tlement of Port Essington—while Vancouver's
Island is obviously in very tempting, and there-
fore (considered in relation to convicts), very
perilous, proximity to the gold diggings of
California ! All this may be perfectly in-
controvertible, and yet the Ticket-of-Leave
System (still dandled and coddled by theoretical
philanthropists with a tenderness only resulting
from infatuation) may—really—after all—be
none the less a failure. It has not yet had a
fair trial, however—we are reminded Not yet
had a fair trial ? England thinks otherwise. The
English people regard the matter differently. We
have had enough, we have bad more than enough,
of these frightful and disastrous experiments.

It is essential to the national interests that the
constituencies which may now be called upon to

exercise the privilege confided to their charge
may faithfully fulfil their duty. The proceedings
at the hustings are closely watched, not only by
members who may speedily be called on to render
the accounts of their respective stewardships, but

by the Government itself. The debates and di.
visions in Parliament, as well as the Ministerial
measures brought under the consideration of the
Legislature, may be materially influenced by the
result of a single contested election. Under such
circumstances the most strenuous efforts will be
made to oppose those professing sound opinions,
so as by their defeat to retard the passing
of the wholesome reforms of which they are the
advocates, and, for the time being, the represen-

tatives. It is not, as at ordinary times, regarded
as a contest L otween individuals, but as one of

principles, and a single adverse decision may
completely alter the course of political events.
We are therefore justified in reminding every
person entrusted with the elective franchise in the
contested districts that his conduct at this mo-
ment is closely scrutinised—that the eyes of the
community are upon him, and that his future
reputation may greatly depend on his acts during
the coming crisis.

At Newport the distinguished author of
"Dam" has addressed the Liberal electors as
a candidate for their "most sweet voices."
Nothing can be more satisfactory than the
means put forward by Mr. KINGLAKE. He ad-
vocates " the extension of the Franchise—the
Ballot in all its integrity, the abolition of Church
Rates, a National System of Secular Education,
and others of paramount importance to the welfare
and ptosperity of the industrial population.
There is one point, however, on which he dwells
at considerable length, which is peculiarly deserv-
ing of attentive consideration. It is the limited

circle from which the holders of high office must,
under the existing system, be selected. There is
as close an observance of "castes" in the choice of
Ministers as in any part of Hindostan. We
have so frequently heard of " select family
parties" in the Cabinet that it is needless to
etpatiate on the subject. It is notorious, as the
honourable Gentleman remarks, " that the high
offices are unduly distributed among persons of
particular families, and belonging to a particular
class in society, without due regard to their quali-
fications for holding them." The effects deducible
from these causes are clearly explained by the
Hon. Gentleman. There is a "great firm,"
whose periodical difficulties fall under public ob-
servation. The Government, no matter what
party may hold the reins of power for
the time being, are under constant pres-
sure. Its acceptances are too frequently dis-
honoured, and it is almost impossible to induce it
to undertake new responsibilities, however tempt-
ing the returns. Every failure, every deficiency
is accounted for by the stereotyped excuse that
" England cannot be without a Government,"
which Mr. KINGLASE truly explains should be a
Government " selected from the accustomed
classes." Were it only to advance this wholesome
doctrine the Hon. Gentleman should be the chosen
representative of Newport. His views on all
other points are, however, as we have explained
those in accordance with the great majority of the
people ; and, judging from his antecedents, his
proved talent, indefatigable energy, and indis-
putable character, we trust that the electors of
Newport may obtain the high honour of returning
a man who will be a fitting coadjutor with Mr.
Living in the House of Commons.

His Excellency the Turkish Ambassador left Broad-
lauds, the seat of Viscount Palmerston, on Saturday for

town.
The Countess Dowager of Verulatn is staying on a
visit with her daughter the Countess of Clarendon, at
the Grove, near Watford.
The Earl and Countess of Lichfield have left the St.
George's Hotel.
The Countess of Listowel has arrived in town from
Convamore, co. Cork. The young earl is expected in a
few days.
Viscount Wellesley has left the Clarendon for Dray-
cott House, near Chippenham.
Lord and Lady Hantingfleld have left the St. George's
Hotel.
The Hon. Misses Sidney are staying on a visit with
the Countess of Albemarle, at her villa, near Twicken-
ham.
The Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzroy have left the St.
George's Hotel.
' Sir St. Vincent and Lady Whitsbed and the Misses
Wbitshed have arrived at St. George's Hotel from
Scotland.
Mr. H. Drummond, M.P., has left St. George's Hotel.
TSB DIPLOMATIC Snavlce.—The diplomatic service
in the last year, ended March, cost the country 381,2681.
The departures from the port of London for the Aus-
tralian colonies during the week have comprised eleven
vessels—fire to Port Philip, three to Adelaide, one to
Sydney, one to Launceston, and one to New Zealand,
with an aggregate capacity of 6,655 tons. The rates of
freight exhibit no material alteration.
In the general business of the port of London during
the past week there has been little change. The number
of vessels reported inward was 136, being three more
than in the previous week. These included 20 with
cargoes of corn, flour, and rice, 8 with sugar, and 1
with 28,259 packages of tea. • The total number of ships
cleared outward was 106, including 7 in ballast, showing
an increase of 10.
The letters from the Continent describe a rather more
favourable appearance of the rates of exchange. At
Paris, Hamburg, and Amsterd am they exhibit general
firmness. The rate of discount at Hamburg has de-
clined to 5. per cent.
The 400,000/. of geld, by the Montmorency, was de-
livered yesterday, but the amount sold to the bank was
only 4,0001. The greater part of the remainder will be
CoTphenehCaognefneretnheeis owneetkh,e Sanouandn
edguoetisa
transmitted to Paris.
wtwilnlsmweeiltiabgeaincoant.
tinned with those Governments that have not yet as-
sented.

FALL or A HOUSE.—Great excitement prevailed yes-
terday morning, and the whole of Sunday night,
throughout the parish of Christ Church, Spitalfields, in
consequence of the fall of a house in Dorset-street, near
the parish church. A child, 15 months old, named
Thomas McStay, was killed by the accident.
THE SOLICIToa.GENERALSIEr ,Oip NEW SOUTH WALES.
—We learn, on the authority of a private letter, and also
of the Sydney newspapers, that Mr. A. Latwyche, for
some time a member of the parliamentary corps of this
journal, held the office of sol.mitor-general iu Sept. last,
with a seat in the Legislative Council of New South
Wales as the organ of the Government in that house, under
the short-lived Cowper Administration, to which he was
promoted by the GovernoF-General, acting nnder the una-
, mous advice of the Esecutive Council. Mr. Lutwyche, who
was a member of the English bar, about three years ago,
emigrated to Australia with the view of practising his
profession in that colony, selecting Sydney as his place
of settlement. On the voyage out he suffered shipwreck,
in which he lost a considerable amount of valuable pro-
perty and narrowly escaped with his life. By the e.nergy
and admirable presence of mind displayed by him on
that occasion, under circumstances of the most imminent
peril, he was chiefly instrumental in preserving not only
his own life, but those of many of his fellow passengers.
Timm

LATEST NEWS.

NEUCHATEL.

The Paris Correspondent of the TifiteJ (second

edition), says :

"In the accounts recently given of 'the Neu-
chatel affair in the French papers there are some
errors, few but not unimportant, which it may be
well to correct. The real state of the'question at the
present moment I believe to be this. The Federal
Council agree to the liberation of the prisoners, not
on the demand of the King of Prussia, but in the
exercise of the Sovereignty of the Confederation.
The French Governnent previously engages to use all
its influence with the King of Prussia, for the
renunciation of the claims, or rights, as specified
in the Treaty of Vienna and the protocol of 1852;
and for the entire independence of Neuchatel.
There is no doubt whatever of the King of Prus-
sia adhering to these terms. The position of
the English Government is different from that of
France. England had from the beginning recog-
nised the full right of the Confederation to
punish those who took up arms against the
Government of Neuchatel. France did not,
apparently, admit that right, if we may judge by
the ill-advised article in the Moniteur. England
consequently could not call upon the Swiss to do
what was claimed as a 'right by Prussia, because
her doing so would have the appearance of ad-
mitting the Royal right. The English Govern-
ment always respected the high position taken up
by Switzerland, and was unwilling to do anything
to narrow it."

the following information on the subject :—" The
provincial soldiers, so called, not because they are
recruited in the provinces, since the whole army is
recruited there, but because they are destined to
hold garrison in the most distant parts of the terri-
tory, form a species of disciplinary corps, composed
of men who have been guilty of insubordination
and have been subjected to punishment. They are
charged with the guard over prisoners, and acquit
themselves well of their task in consequence of the
regulation imposing on any soldier the punishment
of the man whose evasion he may have favoured.
These provincial soldiers are despised by the army
and by the population, and if they have been re-
moved from Naples it has been in consequence of a
wise precaution, and not from any want of confi-
dence in the army in general." •