The Sun.
London, England, 1857-02-03 00:00:00

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DILURY LANE TREAT ILE.

Last evening a drama, in ttree acts, entitla,d the
"r_dack B )01,:," was produced here with complete suc-
cess. The plot of the piece is taken from a French
novel, a dramatic version of which was performed a few
years ago at the Adtlphi Theatre. The plot is simple,
and consists chiefly in the adventures of a young lawyer,
under the somewhat disagreeable name of Wolf (Ur. C.
Mathewi), in obtaining restitution of the tit,e and
estates of a young and pretty German Baroness (Miss
M. Oliver), of which she has bsen wrongfully diEpos-
sessed. Wolf has been in the service of a person who,
by some peculiar circumstances, happens to have been
the secret agent of the three parties, by whom Mina has
been robbed. This agent dies, and his diary, which is
called the "Demon's Diary," into the possession
of Wolf. In this book the whole of the secrets of the
dispoilers are chronicled, and, thus armed, Wolf arrives
at Mina's cottage, near Lilionburg, amidst the raging of
a storm, and owing to the euddennees of his entering,
he is taken by the inhabitants far the demon of the
Hartz Mountains. He humours the belief, and having
arranged his plans with Mina he sets about his task,
and, in the end, owing to the secret revelations of the
Black Book, ha is successful, and Mina rewards his
labours with her hand and heart. T'ae actin a• of Mr. C.
Mathews was, as it always is, admirable, and the Mina
of Miss Oliver was an exceedingly pretty performance.
To Mr. Lingharn we must award high praise for the
artistic manner in which he sustained the part of Hans
Casper. At the fall of the curtain there were loud calls
for Mr. Mathews, and, on his reappearance,
he was
greeted with the loudest applause. The attraction of
the magnificent pantomime continues unabated. Long
before the rising of the curtain every seat in the house
was occupied.

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1P14.-2ERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOU3E OF LORDS—(ais Evening.)
heir lordships re-assembled at five o'clock.
THE NEW BISHOPS.
The Bishops of London, Durham, and Gloucester took
the oaths and their seats as spirbarsi peers. Their lord-
ships were introduced by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Earl of CARDIGAN gave notice that ou Thurs-
day next he should put certain questions to the Secretary
of State for the War Department, connected with the
late war.
Lord BERNERS gave notice that on an early day he
should move for a return of the number of tickets of
leave granted since the introduction of the system. He
thought that the apprehension of the public with respect
to the subject would justify the motion, as it was re-
ported that to 15,000 convicts no less than 5,000 tickets-
of-leave had been granted. The return be should wish
to contain the nature of the crimes committed by the
persons to whom tickets-of-leave had been granted.
The LORD CHANCELLOR then read her Majesty's
Gracious Speech to the house, which, at this moment,
presented a very animated appearance.
The Ministerial bench was occupied by the Earl of
Harrowhy, the Earl of Clarendon, the Duke of Argyll,
Lord Panmure, Earl Granville, the Marquis of Lans-
downe, and Lord Stanley of Alderley.
The Opposition benches were also very fully occupied.
THE ADDRESS.
Her Majesty's Speech having been read by the clerk
at the table,
The Earl of CORK rose to move an humble Ad-
dress to Her Majesty in reply to her most gracious
Speech which had just been read. In doing so, he
claimed the indulgence of the house, as this was the
first occasion he had had the honour of addressing the
house. The noble lord then alluded to the late war
in which this country was engaged, in conjunction with
the Emperor of the French, against Russia, and to the
duplicity with which that power acted with respect to
the treaty of Paris, and to the attempt Russia had
made to retain her power over the Danube by
the refusal to give up Bolgrad, and by the unwarrant-
able seizure of the Isle of Serpents. It was much to be
rejoiced at that owing to the firmness with which the
Western Powers had acted, she had been compelled to
relinquish her unjust acquisitions. The people of this
country deserved the greatest praise for the manner in
which they had supported the Government in resist-
ing Russia, and in obtaining the fulfilment of the
Treaty of Paris. Ho congratulated the country upon
the settlement of the Neuchatel question, which, at one
time threatened to disturb the peace of Europe, in con-
sequence of the miserable attempts that bad been made
at insurrection by Prussia, to establish a sovereignty
in a Swiss canton. Having then proceeded to
notice the condition of the Neapolitan states, be ex-
pressed his deep sympathy with the subjects of such
mis-government as characterised the Two Sicilies, and
he hoped that before long their condtion would be ame-
liorated. The next paragraph in her Majesty's Speech
ought to be a matter of general rejoicing that our rela-
tions with the United States were now placed upon a
friendly and secure footing. With respect to Persia, it ,
was an undeniable fact that the Shah of
Persia, in respect to the capture of Herat, left this
country no alternative but to vindicate her dignity by a
resort to arms. Already the Persian Sovereign Lad
been taught that he could not insult the honour
or encroach upon the rights of this country
with impunity. The late proceedings at Canton
had shown that this country was determined to man,-
fain her rights and independence, and it was to be hoped
that matters in this part of the globe would speedily be
brought to a satisfactory termination. The noble earl
then alluded to Irelantl, for the purpose of showing
the extraordinary advancement that country had made
in happiness and prosperity. The noble earl concluded
by moving the Address, which was merely an echo of
the Royal Speech.
Earl COWPER, in seconding the Address, said it
could not but be a source of satisfaction that those
differences that had existed with respect to
the navigation of the Danube, had been satis-
factorily settled. He could not but express his ad-
miration of the conduct of the Swiss when their teritory
was attempted to be invaded. The spirit they had disiliyed
was such as to convince Prussia that they were deter-
mined to resist to the utmost all attempts to infringe
on the just rights of their native country. `),lt was a
source of gratification to find that a treaty of commerce
and friendship bad been concluded between this
country and Siam. (Hear, bear.) Much good
unquestionably would arise from such a circumstance.
The noble lord having alluded to the paragraph relating
to the taking possession of Karrak and the town of Bushire
which, lie said, had been effected with the usual gal-
lantry by her naval and military forces, next
proceeded to touch upon the affairs of China,
and said it was quite unnecessary for him to detain their
lordships by detailing the proceedings relative to the
seizure of the men on board the Arrow ; but he felt
sure that the steps taken by the British authorities were
only those that could be taken after the manner in
which the Chinese had violated the arrangements
that had been formerly entered into by them
with this country. The noble lord, who was but very
indistinctly heard, having formally seconded the address,
resumed his seat.
The Earl of DERBY rose and said a more meagre
bill of fare than that which was contained in the few
paragraphs which constituted the Royal Speech he bad
never met with.

64, ho bituuid euLtilit a 11101:50 to tLe !louse on
education.
TFIE COUNTY FRANCHISE.

LOCKE KING g.,“.e notice that on an early day
he shoul i iu.';ve for Lave to bring in a bill to equalise
the franciii,:e lU c.)untie3 and burotW:o.
THE ADDRESS.

The SPENKER havie:,, read her islajesy's epeceli,

j Sir J. EAUSDEN reeved au address to bar
jesty in reply, saying the speech strongly contrasted in
the iefoi metiers it gave to that of fernier
speeches, and added that he coul I not help corgratulat-
ins the house on the probability of an unanimous address
Ibeing agreed to to her Majesty. (Hear, hear.) After
referring to the termination of the war and the prosper-
ous state of the country from the blessings of peace ena-
bling the people to turn their attention to the spread
or commerce and the increase of trade, Le said that during
the recese be heard with surprise that difficulties and
doubts had arisen as to the terms of the 'treaty ; above
all, with a feeling almost of dismay, that a second Con-
ference would be required for the settlement of what he
considered had been settled long ago, and for
which they had illuminated and rejoiced, but he was
happy to find that the difficulties to which he had alluded
bac', by the ability and firmness of the Govern-
ment, been overcome. With regard to Sicily, it was not
because the monarchy of Naples was feeble, or that
the Persian and Chinese difficulties may not be difficult
of being settled, it did not follow that important ques-
tions were not involved, and in the absence of informa-
tion he declined entering into a discussion of the
question, but would wait until those papers were
laid on the table of the house. ([Tear, hear.)
Referring to our domestic position, he commended the
patience, spirit, and patriotism of the people in cheer-
fully bearing the burthen of the late war, and said that a
relief from war generally gave a relief from taxation, how-
ever inconvenient it might be to a Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer to do so. Relief in some manner or other was,
however, inevitable— (hear, hear)—but when it devolved
on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to devise how that
relief should be apportioned, he (Sir J. Ramsden) ad-
mitted it was not a cheering prospect for him, for he
doubted which was the most enviable position for a
Chancellor of Exchequer to be placed in—that of
having a surplus to deal with or a dificiency to make up.
So far as the former was concerned a Chancellor
of Exchequer appeared much in the same position
as that of a prize ox in a cattle show, and like him after
being admired newt expect to be cut up. (ideal- and
laughter.) Every Englishman must admit that it
was necessary for this country that its army and navy
should be kept up and in au efficient state, for being pre-
pared for war was the surest guarantee for peace—(hear)
—and he felt certain that there would be no desire on
the part of the House of Commons to demur to any
expenditure to make our military and naval estab-
lishments, with the money well spent, model establish-
ments, and by opening the rewards to talent, to induce
ambitious and aspiring youeg men to enter them. The
hon. baronet alluded to an omission in the Royal Speech,
with reference to our convict and criminal population,
respecting which the public feeling bad been much and
justly roused, and be urged the necessity of a remedy of
a state of things as discreditable to the legislature as it
was greivous to the community. (blear, hear.) The
prosperous state of the country was a subject of con-
gratulation, and he urged on the Government the
necessity of granting such reform as the advanced posi-
tion of the people required, remarking that it was
better to concede necessary improvements rather
than thwart them, and have to yield to agitation
and pressure from without. After some further remarks,
the hon. baronet concluded by moving the Address.
Sir A. AGNEW, Bart., seconded the Address. He
congratulated the house that Russia had been unable to
estrange the Einper,r of France from this country in
settling the disputed points of the treaty, and
tbat those difficulties had been so mule& ly
and property settle,/, that the Danube was now what it
ought to be, the great highway of commerce for the
whole world. After referring to the paragraphs in the
Royal Speech relative to Neuchatel, Skills, Russia,
and China, the honourable baronet said that the
cs;ncluct.of the government was deserving of the support
of the Reuse of Commons. (Hear, hear.) Returning to
the domestic policy of the government, he said that it
was satisfactory to know that the people of this country
would support the government in keeping up our military
and naval establishments to an efficient state rather
than that we should rely on a militia, a thing so die
tasteful to the country, and sink thereby into a third-
class rts.te. In conclusion the hon. baronet urged on the
house the necessity of supporting Lord Palmerston, who in
the hour of England's difficulty had come forward and
placed her in her proper position amongst the nations of
the world. (Hear, hear.) All that remained for the
country to do was to support the policy indicated in the
Royal Speech. (Hear, bear.)

The SPEAKER having read the address, and put the
question,

Mr. DISRAELI rose and said, that he confessed that
wben he listened to the speech of the mover of the ad-
dress, he was inclined to think he had a Queen's
Speech in his poeket different to that which he
(Mr. Disraeli) had seen until he mentioned the omission
to which he referred. (Hear, hear.) The Queen's
Speech also omitted all mention of finance, and
the pr:sperous state of the country is alluded to,
and when ho read the Queen's speech he confessed that
he thou;ht there was enough in it to set the people of
this country thinking, and produce a great impression
on the minds of the people. About twelve months
ago they congratulated themselves on the termination
of the war, but it appeared they had deceived them-
selves, for, by the Queen's Speech, they were still at war.
The hon. gentleman complained of the conduct of the
Government in not having given the people some hope
of a reduction of taxation, instead of presenting them
with a speech that was nothing but an account of "wars
and rumours of wars." (Hear.)

(LEFT SPEAKING.)

LONDON GAZETTE—(This Evening.)

At the Court at Windsor, the 2d day of. Feb., 1857—
Present, the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, this day the
Right Honourable Sir Alexander Riinund Cockburn,
Knight, Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, was,
by her Majesty's command, sworn of her Majesty's Most.
Honourable Privy Council, and took his place at the Board
accordingly.
Her Majesty having been pleased to appoint the Most
Noble Henry Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, to be Lord
Lieutenant Custos Rotulorum of the county of Notting-
halo, his Grace has this day took the oaths appointed to
be taken thereupon, instead of the oaths of allegiance and
supremacy. . _ _