The Sun.
London, England, 1861-02-08 00:00:00

TO the ELECTORS of the COUNTY of
CORK.
A vacancy has taken place in the Representation of our
County, and, willing to labour honestly for the promotion
of our common interests, Political, Religious, and Local, I
venture to place my services at your command.
Identified, as a Resident Proprietor, with the Agricul-
tural Classes, and intimately acquainted with the just re-
quirements of each, I trust I ahall not be accused of pre-
sumption if I claim for myself such ability to serve you as
may be incident to local knowledge, and experience in the
important pursuit in which we are all mainly interested.
Sincerely impressed with the conviction that the security
of the Landlord cannot repose in safety on any other basis
than on that of the Tenant, I regard it as one of the first
duties of your Representative to accelerate such further
remedial legislation as will, while preserving order and:the
rights of property, effectually avert from capital and labour
the uncertainty consequent on capricious tenures.
I am equally impressed with the wisdom and justice
of prompt measures for ameliorating the condition of our
Farm Labourers, hitherto exposed to privations from which
too many of them have sought relief in distant lands. Re-
forms have been recently proposed for the better regula-
tion of the laws affecting Fairs and Markets, and for esta-
blishing an uniformity of weights and measures. A per-
sonal acquaintance with the evils at present existing in
those important matters will not, I trust, disqualify me
from taking part in the consideration of the remedies pro-
posed for their removal.
I deem it essential to resist, as far as is consistent with
public safety, the further increase of Taxes, general or
local, and for that purpose to enforce retrenchment and
economy in every department, and I am especially ap-
posed to any augmentation of the Income Tax, and to the
imposition of assessed Taxes on Ireland. I
think Ireland
has been most unfairly dealt with by the Report on te
National Defences, and that we are entitled to stipulate fora
far larger amount of the vast sums proposed to be expended
on their completion than the paltry share allocated by
the Report. Ido not acquiesce in the policy of cen-
tralization, and so far from consenting to the abolition of
the Viceroyalty, I would advocate a Viceregal Establish-
ment, far morein proportion to the amount contributed
by Ireland to the receipts of the Woods and Forests, and
to the Commercial rights of the trading classes, not only
in the capital, but throughout the country. I think that
the Education of the people should be conducted so as to
obviate the possibility of proselytism in any institution
supported by the State. Influenced by this consideration,
I have myself declined to vest schools built by me in any
Board which could possibly impede or diminish the salu-
tary influence of their parish priest.
With respect to foreign policy, the humble part I took
on a recent occasion of an Irish tribute to the exigencies of
the Holy See, sufficiently manifest my total disapproval of
any policy which does not tend to place the Temporal Inde-
pendence of the Supreme Pontiff on a safe and permanent
basis. In avowing these opinions with candour, far be it
from me to impeach the sincerity of those who take diffe-
rent views, as I have ever advocated the great principle of
universal toleration, and the union of the moderate and
well-affected of all tweeds. I will afford to such of my
fellow-electors as concur with me in opinion, an opportu-
nity of recording their votes, and if we shall succeed in
effecting the Independence of our County, I will endea-
vour to serve all without distinction of political opinion or
religious creed, unbiassed, as I truly am, by party influ-
ences or any other motive than an honest sense of the
public good.
I have the honour to be,
Your humble servant,
HENRY HARDING.
Firville, Macrcom, Feb. 6, 1861.

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT-
GARDEN--under the Management of Miss LOUISA
FYNE and r. W. HARRISON, Sole Lessees.
On MONDAY, Feb. 11, and during the week, at seven, to
commence with an Indian Legend, THE SONG OF
HIAWATHA, the Words by Longfellow, the Music by
Robert Stoepel. The Poem will be read by Miss Matilda
.Heron, Principal Tragedienne of the United states.
Balfe's SATANELLA will be produced, for the first time
this season, on Tuesday, the 12th.

YAL ENGLISH OPERA,
COVENT-GARDEN.
Under the Management of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. W.
Harrison, Sole Lessees.
THIS EVENING, and durine. the Week, B
'Salle BRIDE
's New
Legendary Opera, BIANCA, THE BRAVO :
Miss Louisa Pyne, Miss Thirlwall ; Messrs. A. Lawrence,
J. Wharton, H. Corri, A. St. Albyn, G. Kelly, Wallworth, T.
Distin, Lyall, and W. Harrison.
With the Grand Pantomime, BLUE BEARD ; or, Harle-
quin and Freedom in her Island Home. Clowns, Messrs. 11.
noleno, H. Payne. Hildyard, and Lilliputians. Harlequins,
blessrs. Milano and F. Payne. Pantaloons, Messrs. Barnes
and Tanner. Columbines, Mdme. Boleno and Clara Moman.
Sprites, the Zelinski Family. Mr. W. H. Payne, Mlle.
Lamoureux, drc.
Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mallon. Commence at Seven.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee. Mr. J. B. Backstone.
THIS EVENING the performances will aommenee with
THE RrirALS. Sir Lucius O'Trtzger, Mr. John Brougham;
Lydia Languish, Miss Fanny Stirling.
After which, a new Pantomime, QUEEN LADYBIRD
AND HER CHILDREN. The
Fa no
by the un-
rivalled Leclercqs, Herr Cols, and Fanny Wright.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-.•
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Harris.
THIS EVENING, the performances will commence with
RUT BLAS. Messrs. Fechter, B
Hasil Potter, Garden, Ray
mond, Graham, Cathcart, and A. arris.
After which, a new Christmas comical pantomime, entitled
ROBINSON CRUSOE ; or, Harlequin Friday, and the KinZ
of the Caribbe Islands : in which Monsieur Espinosa and
Mdlle. Marie Dumilatre, of the principal cantinental theatres,
will appear. Clown, Mr. A. F. Forrest.

THEATRE-ROYAL LYCEUM.
Soie Lessee and Directress, Madame CELESTE:
Be-appearance of Madame Celeste and Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING, the new drama, ADRIENNE ; or,
THE SECRET OF A LIFE. PrinCipal characters by Mr.
Henry Neyitle, Mr. John Rouse, Mr. H. Butler, Mr. Villiers,
Mr. G. Vining 7, Mr. Forrester, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Clifford,
Mr. J. Johnstone ; Mrs. Keeley, and Madame Celeste.
After which, the Lyceum Christmas Comic Extravaganza,
C'II,YSTABELLE or, The Rose without a Thorn, showing-
rim vtq-ro\T OF A ROSE. ITS FADING AT EVE
AND THE MAY-BLOOM OF THE WILD BRIAR.
Followed by THE YOUNG WIDOW. Miss 31. Ternan
and Mr. H. Neville.

ADELPHI, NEW THEATRE-ROYAL.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Beni. Webster.
TOTS EVENING, AN UGLT CUSTOMER. Messrs. J.
1,. Toole, C. Selby, and Warde ; Miss K. Kelly, and Miss E.
Thorne.
After which, THE COLLEEN HAWN. D. Rouoicault, D.
Fisher, Billington, Misso tephenson. C. J. Smith, Romer.
Miss Ag-nes Robertson, Woolgar, Mrs. Billington, and
Mrs. Chatterley.
To conclude with a new Burlesque Extravaganza, entitled
BLE BRD FROM A NEW POINT OF HUE.
Messrs. J. L. EA
Toole. P. Bedford. C. J. Smith; Miss Woolgar,
K. Kelly, Laidlaw, and ,41. Thorne.
Doors open at halt past o—Commence at 7.
Box-office open from 10 till 5.
No charge for booking.
Private boxes, £2 2s. ; Family Boxes, £l.
Orchestra Stalls, 58. ; Balcon Amphitheatre, Front
Ise;Cile Stalls, Zs.;
Pit Stalls, Is. ; Pit, 18. ;
Acting Manager—Mr. Wm. Smith.

A STT,EY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.-
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. WM. BATTY.
THIS EVENING-. will be reproduced TURPIN'S RIDE
TO YORK, AolD THE DE4TII OF BLACK BESS, in
which the Brothers Edwin will appear with their celebrated
Steed Black Bess.
To he succeeded by Scenes in the Arena, supported by
talented I'arisian and Bri,ish Artistes.
Concluding with Batty's Prize Equestian Comic Panto-
mime, for Good Little Boys and Girls, by T. L. Greenwood,
entitled HARLEQUIN' AND THE WONDERFUL
HORSE ; or, Percinet and Groclosa, the Ugly Duchess and
the Greedy King, produced with Gorgeous Scenery, by Mr.
Cuthbert, new Costumes and Appointments, and introducing
in the comic scenes Ratty's' Prize Equestrian llarlequinade,
and the celebrated Old Bob Ridley.
Box-offloe open daily from 11 till 4
Stage Manager—Mr. W. WEST.
Director of the Arena—Mr. Pearson.
Commence at ?.

CANTERBURY-HALL CONCERTS!!
A Grand Selection from Verdi's Opera,

IL CORSARO,
consisting of the following Morceaux :
Preludio.
Coro Scena ed Aria. "Tutto parca Sorridere"
Coro di Odalische. " Oh qual perenne"
Cayatina ..
Coro ed inno
Scena ed Aria. " Cento leggiadre Verzini"
Terzetto Finale "Vol tacete to non"
will shortly be produced, in the orignal key and Italian
lanavage—the first time of yerformance in this country—in
addition to the usual attractions.
Mr. F. JONGHMANS, Musical Director.
Also. in preparation, Selections from Verdi's New Operas,
"Un Ballo in Maschera," "
" Simon Roccanc.,,ya;" and Flo-
tow's celebrated Opera of Stradella."

BANK FAILURE AT POOLE.—This town was
thrown into a state of great excitement on Monday
consequent on the suspension of business of Ledgarddel and
Sons, whose bank has for many years been most widely
known, and in the management and safety
of which the
U
most implicit confidence has been placed. pto Tuesday
evening no statement or explanation of any kind had been
issued from the bank, and rumour was busy as to the
cause of suspension, and the probable result t,) the un-
fortunate depositors and holders of notes. It is currently
reported and believed that the recent failure of a large mer-
cantile firm in the town, with whom it is supposed the
bank had extensive dealings, is the primary cause of the
suspension. The town is in a state of great consternation,
many of the tradesmen having the whole of their floating
capital in the bank, and a communication to the creditors
as to the state of affairs is most anxiously looked for.—

Sherborne Journal.
ACCIDENT AND ESCAPE IN THE HUNTING FIELD.
—A few days ago, whilst Dr. Ringer, of the Indian army,
Was out With the Clifton harriers, at Failand, near Bristol,
his horse, in consequence of the late severe frost and
bad state of the ground, which gave way, in taking a
high fence, lost his spring, and instead, therefore, of clear-
ing the hedge (which had been recently cut, and was too
stiff for the horse to crush through), struck his fore-feet
against the top, and horse and rider turned a complete
somersault in the air. On reaching the ground Dr. Ringer
was saved from being crushed to death by the weight
of the horse, owing to the concavity formed in the horse's
back, the back of his head and hind quarters only touching
the ground, his feet being in the air. After a brief pause
in this position, the horse rolled over on his right side,
and, in his violent plunges to get up, Dx. Ringer was in
imminent danger of having his brains dashed out.
Luckily he had the presence of mind to hold his horse's
head down while he extricated himself from the bridle
and stirrups, and, being close to the body of the horse, he
was able to break the force of his kicks with his hands,
and keep out of reach of his heels. We are happy to ray
that Dr. Ringer sustained no fracture, but only extensive
bruises and slight concussion of the brain, and is going on
favourably under the skilful treatment of Mr. Greig. The
la one was not at all injured.—Bristol Daily Pren.